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Solare Ristorante Lounge
2820 Roosevelt Road
San Diego, CA 92106
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Dinner Menu
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Dinner Menu
Dine-In Thursday, Fri, Sat, and Sunday. Seating Times: 4:30pm to 8:30pm. We are also Open for Take-Out and Curbside 7 Days/Week
Dessert First?
Risotto alle Fragole
$10.00
a Filippo Specialty
Cannolo Siciliano
$9.00
Carob infused shell – cow ricotta – prickly pear infusion – candy orange
Mousse al Cioccolato e Caramello
$9.00
Chocolate mousse – caramel mousse – flourless cocoa nibs cake
gluten-free
Salame al Cioccolato
$9.00
Dark chocolate – cookie crumbs – almonds – pistachios
Crema Bruciata al Pistacchio
$9.00
Sicilian pistachios – crème brulee burned brown sugar
Solare Tiramisù
$9.00
Mascarpone cheese – Lavazza espresso – lady finger
Antipasti, Insalate, e Zuppe
Bruschetta alla Mano
$16.00
House baked focaccia with: Sicilian caponata – and dry figs, almonds, & black olive tapenade – and red bell pepper peperonata
Tartaccio di Tonno e Carciofini
$18.00
Fresh local – caught big eye tuna as a special "tartare-carpaccio" served with baby artichoke "salad" and Trentingrana cheese
Affettati Misti e Conserve
$18.00
Daily Chef's selection of artisanal charcuterie and salumi Served with mosatarda di frutta and charred ciabatta bread
- Add Chef's Choice Italian Cheese of the Day
- $6.00
Insalata di Cesare alla Griglia
$13.00
Grilled romaine lettuce hearts, Eben-Haezer Ranch egg mousse, mustard seed caviar, and lava salt
Classic Caesar Salad
$11.00
Romaine lettuce hearts, classic Caesar dressing including Salina capers, Parmigiano-Reggiano, EVOO, and home-made garlic croutons
Cacio Pere e Rucola
$12.00
Organic arugula, Bartlett pears, Pecorino Toscano DOP, dry figs, honey vinaigrette, and an EVOO bee pollen infusion
Italian Soups – Home-made
Cup $9 ~ Bowl $12
Solare's Minestrone
Solare's wholesome and hearty Minestrone soup is a a deliciously filling meal or starter any day of the year – A delightful combination of Lentils, potato, leek, carrot, beans, peas and more
Zuppa di Zucca
Solare's famous organic Butternut Squash soup... Infused with just a hint of white chocolate and Solare love
Pasta
Lasagna Tradizionale al Pepe Nero
$24.00
House-made lasagna baked and crispy, slow braised Bolognese sauce, house-made béchamel, and a Grana Padano fondue
Ravioli di Ricotta e Spinaci
$21.00
Hand-crafted ravioli, filled with spinach and ricotta, Grana Padano, butter and sage sauce, and shave Grana Padano
Pici co' Brici
$19.00
Hand-made Tuscan Pici pasta, with garlic infused fresh tomato sauce, garlic purée, and herb crumbs (a vegan delight)
Pappardelle all'Agnello Ragù
$25.00
Spring lamb white ragù, house-made pappardelle pasta infused with saffron, bay leaves, juniper berries, and Pecorino aged 365 days
Fettuccine con Zucchini, Garmberi e Zafferano
$27.00
Hand-crafted fettuccine pasta, mascarpone cheese and saffron sauce served in a zucchini wrap with wild Baja shrimp and sliced almonds
Fettuccine Asparagi e Granchio
$27.00
Hand crafted fettuccine pasta with spring seasonal asparagus and local crab meat, cherry tomatoes, and chili flakes, and parsley (this dish is so good we needed a second fettuccine on the menu)
Risotto Tartufo e Capesante
$30.00
Wild scallops, Vialone Nano rice, butter, Grana Padano, foraged Italian black summer truffles
Pizze
Would you like a Gluten-Free Pizza? Made in house with our own recipe - $3 extra
Margherita
$13.00
San Marzano sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil
Pere & Gorgonzola
$16.00
Gorgonzola cheese, Bartlett pears and mozzarella
Classic Pepperoni
$16.00
Lots of pepperoni, mozzarella, and San Marzano sauce
Cotto e Funghi
$17.00
Italian ham, portobellini mushrooms, San Marzano sauce and mozzarella
Salsiccia
$17.00
Fennel seed sausage, roasted bell peppers, San Marzano sauce and mozzarella
Pizza a Modo Mio
Personalize your Pizza. Want a wood-fired Solare pizza at your home or office? Yes, we have our 900ºF wood-fired pizza oven and we would love to cater your event. Master Pizza Chef Brian will take great care of you. Ask your server for details
Anchovies
$3.00Egg
$2.00Proscuito Crudo
$6.00Pepperoni
$3.00Truffle Oil
$2.00Cotto
$4.00Artichoke Hearts
$4.00Roasted Red Bell
$2.00Mushroom
$2.00Spinach
$2.00Cherry Tomato
$2.00Black Olives
$2.00Red Onion
$2.00Arugula
$1.00Secondi
La Parmigiana
$19.00
Maria's special eggplant parmigiana with mozzarella and caciocavello Italian cheeses
Rosetta di Salmone all'Arancia ed Erbette
$26.00
King salmon (Van Isle Marina) with orange citronette, thyme, rosemary, parsley, and served with seasonal roasted vegetables
Cartoccio di Mare
$36.00
Comes as a surprising presentation: catch of the day fish, mussels, clams, shrimp, potatoes, tomato in a wine concassè
Pollo al Marsala
$24.00
Free range chicken scaloppini sautéed with cremini and porcini mushrooms and Marsala wine, served with organic sautéed vegetables
Agnello Scottadito
$36.00
Tuscan-style lamb chops by Chef Filippo. In Italian the word scottadito means burned fingers. This dish is named scottadito because the lamb chops are so delicious that you can't resist eating them sizzling hot, straight from the grill and burning your fingers
Solare's Flatiron Tagliata
$28.00
Angus beef flatiron steak and sliced Italian tagliata style served with spinach, cherry tomatoes, and fingerling potatoes
Filetto di Manzo
$42.00
Angus beef filet – parsnip root purée, lemon / brown sugar rub – cipollini onions, pickled mustard seeds – heirloom escarole
Arista di Maiale al Latte ~ Dinner for Two
$48.00
Young pork loin (2 bone roast for two persons) slow braised in rosemary infused milk broth served with seasonal roasted veggies
Dessert First?
Mousse al Cioccolato e Caramello
$9.00
Chocolate mousse - caramel mousse - flourless cocoa nibs cake
gluten-free
Crema Bruciata al Pistacchio
$9.00
Sicilian pistachios - crème brulee burned brown sugar
Salame al Cioccolato
$9.00
Dark chocolate and Amaretto "cookies", almonds, and pistachios
Solare Tiramisù
$9.00
Mascarpone cheese (includes eggs) - Lavazza espresso - lady finger
Panna Cotta all'Arancia e Cioccolato
$9.00
Locally grown orange infused panna cotta served with orange peel sauce and chocolate ganache
gluten-free
Antipasti, Insalate, e Zuppe
Bruschetta alla Mano
$16.00
House baked focaccia with: Sicilian caponata - and dry figs, almonds, & black olive tapenade - and red bell pepper peperonata
Italian Charcuterie ~ Affettati Misti e Conserve
$18.00
Daily Chef 's selection of artisanal charcuterie: typically includes prosciutto, mortadella, salumi & more - served with Italian olives, local honey, and charred ciabatta bread
- Add Chef 's Choice Italian Cheese of the Day
- $6.00
Spinaci, Fragola e Burrata
$16.00
Warm salad, savoyed spinach, Gioia burrata, strawberries, pistachio, and aceto balsamico
Classic Caesar Salad
$11.00
Romaine lettuce hearts, classic Caesar dressing including Salina capers, Parmigiano-Reggiano, EVOO, and home-made garlic croutons
Cacio Pere e Rucola
$12.00
Organic arugula, Bartlett pears, Pecorino Toscano DOP, dry figs, honey vinaigrette, and an EVOO bee pollen infusion
Italian Soups - Home-Made
Zuppa del Giorno
Solare's wholesome and hearty soup is a deliciously filling meal or starter any day of the year. Available in Cup ~ Bowl
Zuppa di Zucca
Solare's famous organic Butternut Squash soup ... infused with just a hint of white chocolate and Solare love
- Cup $9.00
- Bowl $12.00
- Quart $18.00
Pasta
Lasagna Tradizionale al Pepe Nero
$22.00
House-made lasagna baked and crispy, slow braised Bolognese sauce, house-made béchamel, and a Grana Padano fondue
Ravioli di Ricotta e Spinaci
$19.00
Hand-crafted ravioli, filled with spinach and ricotta, Grana Padano, butter and sage sauce, and shave Grana Padano
Pici Co' Brici
$19.00
Hand-made Tuscan Pici pasta, with garlic infused fresh tomato sauce, garlic purée, and herb crumbs (a vegan delight)
Classic Pappardelle Bolognese
$26.00
Special Solare Bolognese ragù sauce with a house-made pappardelle pasta the ragù is a blend of beef, pork, juniper berries, bay leaves, and tomato
Fettuccine con Zucchini, Garmberi e Zafferano
$27.00
House-made fettuccine pasta infused with saffron with wild Baja shrimp, mascarpone cheese and served with zucchini and sliced almonds
Risotto Tartufo e Capesante
$30.00
Wild scallops, Vialone Nano rice, butter, Grana Padano, foraged Italian black summer truffles
Pizze
Would you like a Gluten-Free Pizza? Made in house with our own recipe - $4 extra. Pizza a Modo Mio ~ Personalize your Pizza (Want a wood-fired Solare pizza at your home or office? Yes, we have our 900ºF wood-fired pizza oven and we would love to cater your event. Master Pizza Chef Brian will take great care of you. Ask your server for details): anchovies $3, egg $2, proscuito crudo $6, pepperoni $3, truffle oil $2, cotto $4, artichoke hearts $4, roasted red bell $2, mushroom $2, spinach $2, cherry tomato $2, black olives $2, red onion $2, arugula $1
Margherita
$13.00
San Marzano sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil
Pere & Gorgonzola
$16.00
Gorgonzola cheese, Bartlett pears and mozzarella
Classic Pepperoni
$16.00
Lots of pepperoni, mozzarella, and San Marzano sauce
Cotto e Funghi
$17.00
Italian ham, portobellini mushrooms, San Marzano sauce and mozzarella
Salsiccia
$17.00
Fennel seed sausage, roasted bell peppers, San Marzano sauce and mozzarella
Secondi
La Parmigiana
$19.00
Maria's special eggplant parmigiana with mozzarella and caciocavallo Italian cheeses
Pescato del Giorno
$34.00
Local catch of the day with a pistachio & olive crust, served with a smoked tomato broth, spinach, roasted potatoes, and finished with lemon citronette
Pollo al Marsala
$25.00
Free range chicken scaloppini sautéed with shiitake mushrooms and Marsala wine, served with organic sautéed vegetables
Agnello Scottadito
$38.00
Tuscan-style lamb chops by Chef Filippo. In Italian the word scottadito means burned fingers. This dish is named scottadito because the lamb chops are so delicious that you can't resist eating them sizzling hot, straight from the grill and burning your fingers
Medaglioni Manzo
$44.00
Angus beef medallions - Carrot purée - mustard/brown sugar rub - caramelized cipollini onions - Marsala/fig reduction
Duroc Tomahawk Pork Chop
$38.00
An incredible pork tomahawk that our best supplier found for us to share with you. This is the Duroc breed from Compart Family Farms in Minnesota. Duroc is a proverbial dip in the pool of heritage breed pork. The pigs are red in color and the meat is a beautiful, almost fuchsia rich pink. Duroc pork is known for its incredible juiciness and rich flavor. We grill this chop and then finish it oven roasted with herb butter, tender asparagus and home-made corn cake
Craft Cocktail
Would you like a Craft Cocktail To-Go in a Cool Glass Bottle. We have our Solare-made craft cocktails packaged in cool glass bottles to take home with you. 2 Servings each! Order when you call us and we will have them ready for you to take home. $17.50 for the glass bottle with 2 servings
Skinny Margarita
With Fortaleza Blanco, Fresh Citrus, touch of sweet
Negroni
Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Campari
Italian Lemon Drop
Vodka, Fresh Citrus, Napoleone Mandarine, Limoncello, touch of sweet
Manhattan
Rye whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, aromatic and orange Bitters, Amarena Cherries
Oaxacan Signore
Sierra Norte Black Corn Oaxacan Whiskey, Bruto Americano, Rainwater Madeira, Cocchi "Dopo Teatro" Vermouth, Orange Bitters
A Bitter Seduction
Malahat's White Rum and Aged Rum, Campari, Lemon, Honey, Bolivar Bitters
La Paloma Alta
Fortaleza Blanco Tequila, Grapefruit "cello", Grapefruit, Lime, Ginger Syrup, Grapefruit and Lime Bitters
Birra
Thorn Barrio Lager
- Can (12oz) $6.00
Mikkeller, Passion Pool
Gose w/ Passion Fruit + Sea Salt
- Can (16oz) $8.00
Boochcraft, Grapefruit Hibiscus 7% ABV Kombucha
- Can (12oz) $7.00
Mikkeller, Run This Town, Helles Style Lager
- Can (16oz) $8.00
Stone Scorpion Bowl IPA
- Can (12oz) $6.00
Pizza Port Chronic Ale (Amber)
- Can (16oz) $7.00
North Coast Old Rasputin
- Bottle (12oz) $7.00
Modern Times Orderville NE Style IPA
- Can (16oz) $8.00
Bruery, Mischief, Belgian-Style Ale
- Can (16oz) $8.00
2 Towns Cider House (Cider)
$6.00Browse Nearby
General Info
Hours
Additional Information:
"Close on Dec 25 & Jan 1"
About Us
Blending traditional Italian cuisine to more contemporary unique dishes, Solare focuses on seasonal cooking, using fresh, local and organic ingredients. Each dish is prepared from scratch with love and passion to satisfy our customer’s heart and so