Gourmet Italia

Name: Gourmet Italia
Address: 27499 Ynez Road, Temecula, CA, United States, 92591
Telephone: (951) 676-9194
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

999 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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At Gourmet Italia, experience Italy without ever leaving Temecula. Restauranteur, Alessandro (Alex) Prestifilippo moved to the states from Sicily in 1988. He takes much pride our attentive, friendly staff, knowing they’ll provide the exceptional “Sicilian” experience Alex prides himself in. The menu and wine selection is vast and reasonable and the special dishes vary from Seafood Pescatore, Halibut, Salmon, Filet, Osso bucco, Lamb Shank, Wild Boar, Ostrich, Lobster Ravioli and much more! Visit the website for more about the restaurant, Alex, the menu and specials. Dine with us and you could end up in a picture on the website or Facebook page!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 18, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

8:30 PM

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(951) 676-9194

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(951) 676-9194
Website
http://www.gourmetitaliatemecula.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alessandro Prestifilippo

Location
27499 Ynez Road Temecula, CA 92591
Neighborhood
Temecula
Cross street
Rancho California Rd and Ynez Rd
Parking details
Public Lot
Entertainment
Thursday nights: Ron Lovely- Piano/Singer Friday: Sugar Bear & Unlimited Flavor Saturday: Randy & Associates Sunday: Sugar Bear & Unlimited Flavor
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

We serve the best ingredients. Extra virgin Olive oil from west Sicily and West Temecula. Barilla pasta, San Marzano tomato, Grana Padano. Your server will be happy to describe our specials of the day including meat, fish and pasta dishes! Our dishes are made with Sicilian love (Amore!) and are made to order just for you! Ask your server about our Gluten Free options!

Antipasti

Antipasto Italiano$27.00
Our selection of imported Italian cured meats, cheeses, olives and vegetables
Crostini Positano$19.00
Buffalo mozzarella cheese, Roma tomatoes, basil, capers, Poggio Leano Olive Oil on toasted bread
Bruschetta alla Siciliana$17.00
Heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil, crushed garlic, Poggio Leano Olive Oil on toasted bread
Caprese$16.00
Sliced Roma tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzarella
Burrata$17.00
Fresh mozzarella filled with ricotta cheese and strips of mozzarella
Formaggi Misti$20.00
A selection of imported Italian and French cheeses served with caramelized walnuts and a selection of sauces
Carpaccio di Bue$19.00
Thin slices of tenderloin served with heart of celery, lemon and shaved Parmigiano drizzled with truffle oil
Eggplant Parmigiana$19.00
Sicilian style eggplant lightly fried, marinara sauce, fresh basil and Grana Padano
Calamari Fritti w/ Cherry Peppers$21.00
Fried Calamari tossed with cherry peppers and served with a side of marinara and a small mixed green salad
Cozze e Patatine$21.00
P.E.I Mussels in a white wine garlic sauce surrounded by a bed of gourmet French Fries
Bread & Olive Tapenade$5.00
6 Slices of bread

Insalata

Insalata Maremmana$14.00
Mixed greens, Roma tomatoes, Kalamata olives, Feta cheese, vinaigrette
Insalata Fattore$14.00
Mixed greens, Roma tomatoes, Kalamata olives, fresh mozzarella cheese, vinaigrette
Insalata Don Toto`$14.00
Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, cucumber, red onions, dry oregano, vinaigrette, Poggio Leano Olive Oil
Insalata del Nonno Nitto$15.00
Diced sweet oranges, chives, mint, Poggio Leano Olive Oil
Gourmet Italia$17.00
Poached pear in port sauce, mixed greens, gorgonzola cheese, caramelized walnuts topped with a balsamic reduction dressing

Zuppa del Giorno

Zuppa del Giorno$16.00

Pasta

Pasta Italiana$21.00
Choice of spaghetti or penne in fresh marinara basil sauce or cream sauce
Fettuccine alla Bolognese$22.00
Meat sauce
Tortellini alla Benigni$21.00
Ham, peas, parmigiano cheese in cream sauce
Capellini alla Checca$21.00
Fresh tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil and Poggio Leano Olive Oil
Ravioli Contadina$21.00
Ravioli stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese in marinara sauce and mushrooms
Penne Primavera$22.00
Medley of farm fresh vegetables, Poggio Leano Olive Oil and garlic
Rigatoni alla Norma$22.00
Grilled eggplant, marinara, fresh basil and Ricotta Salata
Gnocchi al Pesto o Pomodoro con Mozzarella$22.00
Potato dumpling with choice of pesto sauce or marinara sauce with mozzarella
Farfalle al Salmone$23.00
Smoked salmon, onion and capers in tomato cream sauce
Fusilli Calabrese$24.00
Chicken, mushrooms, sun dried tomato in a light tomato cream sauce
Spaghetti Amatriciana$26.00
Pancetta and onion in a spicy marinara sauce
Fusilli al Filetto$32.00
Filet mignon tips, mushrooms in a red wine tomato cream sauce, topped with gorgonzola
Spaghetti Alle Vongole Veraci$29.00
Manila clams, parsley with your choice of a red or white wine sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara$27.00
Pancetta sauteed, tossed with farm fresh eggs, parmigiano and cracked black pepper

Dal Forno (Baked)

Lasagne$26.00
Tomatoes, béchamel, parmigiano cheese and mozzarella in meat sauce
Pasta al Forno della Zia Al Sugo di Carne$26.00
Ziti baked with reduction meat sauce, ham, peas and splash of bechamel cream
Manicotti$26.00
Homemade Manicotti filled with Ricotta cheese and spinach Topped with tomato cream sauce and bechamel

Bambini

$13. Ages 12 and under only please

Bambini
A half order of Penne or Spaghetti in fresh marinara, Poggio Leano EVO or butter sauce

Sides

Polpette (Meatballs)$8.00
Salsiccia (Sausages)$8.00
Pollo (Chicken)$8.00
French Fries$8.00
Farm Fresh Veggies$8.00

Secondi Piatti

Choice of side of pasta or farm fresh veggies

Pollo (Chicken)$26.00
Parmigiana - Breaded topped with marinara sauce, Mozzarella and Parmigiano; Limone - Lemon butter sauce with capers and pine nuts; Marsala - Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms
Vitello (Veal)$29.00
Limone - Lemon butter sauce with capers and pine nuts; Marsala - Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms

Wines

We are now offering our very own Poggio Leano wines! If you choose to bring your own wine, the corkage fee is $20

Cabernet Sauvignon
Montepulciano
Pinot Noir
Syrah
Sangiovese
Malbec
Aglianico
Sagrantino
Vossia
Creta di Robles
Argile du Robles
Moscato
Catarratto
Chardonnay
Pinot Grigio
Bollicine

What 999 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Hot Spot
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San Diego
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Faith is terrific as well as all staff
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KathleenS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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Seats are super uncomfortable. They have some chairs that are comfortable, but we didn't sit there. My husband can barely walk due to stroke, and they put us in the very back of the Restaurant. Very inconsiderate. Especially since when I made the reservation, I said that we have a disabled person. Not to mention the handicap parking is far and not conducive to people with disabilities. We have eaten here in the past and the service and the food was much better.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall2food3service2ambience1
It was unbearable eating at restaurant today. The temp on your dining room thermometer was 82 degrees but hostess said the owner was out of town and there was nothing that can be done. Our waiter and busboy were very nice but front of house hostess could care leas.
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Hammond
San Diego
81 reviews
vip
5.0
81 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing! Service was great!
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ANelson
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food4service5ambience4
We have frequented this restaurant many times over the years but hadn't been back in a few years. The main courses were all good but the fried calamari was very greasy and tiny pieces of calamari. Very disappointed. No bread is served with your pasta and they now charge $5 for a basket of bread.
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Karen
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day
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KCCA
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
Maybe it was an off night, but 4 out of 5 entrees ordered were not very good. The bread was hard and dry (and you have to pay for it). The lasagna was delicious as was the fried mozzarella appetizer. The waitstaff was attentive. It was my first visit and based on the other reviews, I expected way more. I will not be back.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Faith provided wonderful service. And the food was Incredible!
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ZaraS
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a gem of a find. A gorgeous restaurant and delish food, The smoked salmon pasta dish was the best we have ever had. I am dreaming of it. Great Cab wine too. Must try the cheese board- the hot jellies are to die for -perfect with an interesting assortment of cheeses incl a fab black lemon cheese.
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pianoman2
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Delicious, inviting,delightful! We’re from OC and we will be back!
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JeffS
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Having visited Gourmet Italia in February, we decided to visit again to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary last night. Driving there, we read recent negative reviews which concerned us. Our experience however, was much different. We were immediately greeted by a delightful hostess and shown to a nice table. Within seconds, a very capable and engaged server named Karolina was at our side. We ordered two rounds of old fashions and a real treat, Sazerak cocktails, all expertly made. We split the Gourmet Italia salad, she had a killer sea bass and my chicken Marsala was excellent. The bread and olive teppenad should not be missed. We even liked the house Malbec, a repeat from our prior visit. The house provided two beautiful little cannolis, a real nice touch and real good as well. Five stars again on this visit. Gourmet Italia is still our top choice for a real nice dinner out. Thanks Karolina and staff! We will be back when visiting Temecula.
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DNice
Central Coast
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went to lunch there with a group of co-workers, it was a great place to gather. It was quiet and the food was delicious. Definitely plan on going back again with friends to enjoy the food and wine.
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Konrad
Orange County
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
While visiting Temecula, we chose The Gourmet Italia for dinner at 5:30 PM. We were pleasantly surprised when we heard a classical music played by a young lad. At our request he beautifully played music by a famous Polish composer, Chopin. This made my wife's birthday dinner a real feast, not only for our palate, but our senses as well. Next time we'll come to Temecula we going to make reservations for 5:00 PM to combine good food with an excellent concert by that fellow.
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RayLoi
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
Was soo looking forward to a visit at your restaurant...The servers were attentive. Our reservation was early and we were completely caught off guard that there were NO veal dishes to be had. So we ordered, two of our party of four were served and the other two waited to be served...Very ordinary chicken dishes, one manicotti was dry...The magic that we remembered was lost..Big party adjoining us was loud...May be a long time before returning.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience1
My husband and I had a reservation for 7:00 pm, when we arrived there was bit of a wait but we had a nice seat in the bar area. Once we were seated it took a while for our server to get to us, but we were able to place our drink and appetizers order. There was a large gathering in the adjacent room That was getting to be a bit loud, but we were still enjoying ourselves. After the appetizers arrived, we placed our order for dinner. Our salad arrived within a decent amount of time, however the wait for our entrées was extremely long. In the space of our wait, the large group became very vocal, some people even started singing, and a group of four was seated near us, where two of their party were clearly intoxicated As we continued to wait. The table of four got louder and the whole atmosphere became very unpleasant. The singing continued with the large group in the other room, our waters were not filled, and the wait for the entrées was way too long. Once our food arrived, it was very good, but honestly the atmosphere had degraded so badly at that point we were not enjoying ourselves. In our minds, it’s up to the restaurant to maintain a sense of dignity in the dining areas, so that all guests can enjoy themselves. When one group is particularly loud, I don’t think it is inappropriate for the waiters staff or manager to ask them to quiet down If we return to this restaurant, we will absolutely be more particular about where we are seated, and we will speak up when things get out of hand. It’s too bad that such a nice evening was ruined.
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Jill
Phoenix
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
In a strip mall. Our server was great. Pasta was delish. Salad was basic. Wine was expensive.
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JanetW
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The Staff are wonderfully attentive. The chefs nailed it on a Boar pasta! You can never go wrong picking their Chicken Masala. Their salads are refreshing and the Wine is good! (Something you can’t always count on grown in the area) Our favorite restaurant now in Temecula is this gem.
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OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great.
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JanE
San Diego
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience4
We waited 2 hours after ordering for our food. After having them check several times, one meal was COLD, the bread never arrived, and we were charged for wine we didn't order. We were threatened that the police were called when we asked to speak to the manager (who stopped in to find out what the issue was, then we never saw her again). We've dined several times in the past with great service and food. This time was horrific; so disappointing since it was also a special occasion - a friends reunion. All around, an abysmal end to a great day.
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USCdesertdoc
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food. Had linguini with pescatore. Mmm!
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7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite Italian! Always happy with the full experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious as always. Friendly service. Real homemade Italian food. The best!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience5
The service was good, food was ok but I was not too impressed. Probably will not come back.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Having lunch with my 90 year old Friend and just celebrating her. Ana the Server was amazing and remembered me from my many previous visits. The food was fantastic and I’m looking forward to my next visit
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
Waited for 1.5 hrs for food and 30 minutes to sit even though we have a reservation.
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Patm
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We took out of town guests for a delicious dinner. Jonathan, our server, was very attentive and pleasant. It was a great dinner. highly recommend Gourmet Italia
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GaryM
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great authentic Italian food. Need to make reservations though.
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Michele
Orange County
75 reviews
vip
5.0
75 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this restaurant, been coming here for years. The food is always delicious as is the service. Closest to the food in Italy 😄
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Eric
San Diego
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and wine were exquisite. Top notch service always.
CJ
CuyahogaJan
Cleveland
68 reviews
vip
4.0
68 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great family oriented restaurant. Excellent choices
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and outstanding service as always!!!
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EricH
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Gourmet Italia! The food is great, the atmosphere is lively, and Ana, our waitress, was wonderful as always!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We truly enjoyed our early dinner at Gourmet Italia. Everything was perfect. We look forward to our next visit!
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Lianne
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious!! Only complaint is the entrance doesn’t have clear signage & we almost went somewhere else. We were pleasantly surprised as the interior is tastefully decorated. Give this restaurant a try!!
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DebbieE
Las Vegas
10 reviews
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Unfortunately the table they originally sat us at was right in front of a deli case with a bright light and when we asked for a different table -we were told we had to wait and since they seemed so annoyed by our request we decided to leave -I guess 2 guests were not enough for them to allow us to sit at a 4 top table-a real shame but we had a great dinner at another place and they were more than happy to serve us.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 1, 2022
overall5food1service1ambience1
The table was set-up right next to the service entry so there was a constant flow of people. The location made it hard to have an enjoyable dinner because there were numerous distractions. The food was ok; however, since the vibe was off, it impacted the whole experience.
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GeoffreyM
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food & staff . Always a pleaseur to dine there . Waiter & staff were very good & attentive.
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KrisH
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. There were 5 of us & we all ordered something different. It was hard to pick l so many good choices
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Delicious
Central Coast
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We hadn't been here in awhile. It's so nice to see that the restaurant continues to be consistent in their service and food. Our waitress was an absolute sweetheart, Kerri.
JM
JimM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was amazing. Great entertainment with Dan.

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Gourmet Italia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (951) 676-9194.

Gourmet Italia is rated 4.5 stars by 999 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 18, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

8:30 PM

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(951) 676-9194

27499 Ynez Road Temecula, CA 92591

Additional information

Cross street
Rancho California Rd and Ynez Rd
Neighborhood
Temecula
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Alessandro Prestifilippo
Entertainment
Thursday nights: Ron Lovely- Piano/Singer Friday: Sugar Bear & Unlimited Flavor Saturday: Randy & Associates Sunday: Sugar Bear & Unlimited Flavor
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.gourmetitaliatemecula.com/
Phone number
(951) 676-9194

Gourmet Italia

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Antipasti

Antipasto Italiano$27.00

Crostini Positano$19.00

Bruschetta alla Siciliana$17.00

Caprese$16.00

Burrata$17.00

Formaggi Misti$20.00

Carpaccio di Bue$19.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$19.00

Calamari Fritti w/ Cherry Peppers$21.00

Cozze e Patatine$21.00

Bread & Olive Tapenade$5.00

Insalata

Insalata Maremmana$14.00

Insalata Fattore$14.00

Insalata Don Toto`$14.00

Insalata del Nonno Nitto$15.00

Gourmet Italia$17.00

Zuppa del Giorno

Zuppa del Giorno$16.00

Pasta

Pasta Italiana$21.00

Fettuccine alla Bolognese$22.00

Tortellini alla Benigni$21.00

Capellini alla Checca$21.00

Ravioli Contadina$21.00

Penne Primavera$22.00

Rigatoni alla Norma$22.00

Gnocchi al Pesto o Pomodoro con Mozzarella$22.00

Farfalle al Salmone$23.00

Fusilli Calabrese$24.00

Spaghetti Amatriciana$26.00

Fusilli al Filetto$32.00

Spaghetti Alle Vongole Veraci$29.00

Spaghetti Carbonara$27.00

Dal Forno (Baked)

Lasagne$26.00

Pasta al Forno della Zia Al Sugo di Carne$26.00

Manicotti$26.00

Bambini

Bambini

Sides

Polpette (Meatballs)$8.00

Salsiccia (Sausages)$8.00

Pollo (Chicken)$8.00

French Fries$8.00

Farm Fresh Veggies$8.00

Secondi Piatti

Pollo (Chicken)$26.00

Vitello (Veal)$29.00

Wines

Cabernet Sauvignon

Montepulciano

Pinot Noir

Syrah

Sangiovese

Malbec

Aglianico

Sagrantino

Vossia

Creta di Robles

Argile du Robles

Moscato

Catarratto

Chardonnay

Pinot Grigio

Bollicine

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