Villa Capri Trattoria & Wine Bar Menu
Welcome to Villa Capri Trattoria & Wine Bar, a charming Italian eatery that perfectly marries rustic cuisine with a modern wine bar experience. Located in Poway, California, this restaurant is a haven for both casual diners and wine aficionados alike.
The menu boasts a delightful array of traditional Italian dishes, from the savory braised beef ravioli to perfectly grilled Atlantic salmon. Guests rave about the exquisite top-tier pastas and the renowned short rib ravioli that melts in your mouth. Desserts like the classic Tiramisu and unique Crema Catalana leave a lasting impression.
The ambiance is casual yet captivating, perfect for gatherings or intimate dinners. With outdoor seating and excellent service, Villa Capri is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Italian flavors paired with a diverse wine list. Don't forget to make a reservation—this hotspot fills up quickly, especially on festive nights!
Antipasti
Burata Calda
Warm burrata cheese served with sauteed spinach, garlic, sundried tomatoes drizzled with a balsamic reduction.
Carciofi Alla Romana
Our signature dish of artichoke hearts sauteed with garlic, basil and olive oil.
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Grilled homemade bread topped with fresh diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.
Gamberoni Alla Toscana
Grilled shrimp served with white Tuscan beans, arugula and cherry tomatoes, drizzled with lemon and truffle oil.
Calamari Fritti
Crispy golden calamari served with marinara and spicy aurora sauce.
Antipasto Della Casa
For 2 people. Sampling of authentic Italian appetizers including meats, cheeses, grilled vegetables, bruschetta and mozzarella caprese.
Formaggi con Salumi
Assortment of artisan cheeses and Italian cold cuts served with condiments and toasted homemade bread.
Carpaccio di Manzo
Thinly sliced raw filet mignon with chopped arugula, capers, shaved Parmesan cheese and olive oil.
Burrata con Prosciutto
Fresh burrata cheese, parma prosciutto and arugula served with crostini and fig jam.
Cesare Salad
Classic Caesar salad.
Panzanella Toscana Salad
Tuscan-style salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, mozzarella, homemade croutons, black olives, balsamic vinaigrette, served with toasted bread.
Di Campo Salad
Mixed greens with wedge tomato, shaved carrots and balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Palmito Salad
Arugula, avocado, hearts of palm, tomatoes, tossed with lemon olive oil dressing.
Italiana Salad
Chopped romaine, tomato, red onions, provolone cheese, salami, mushroom and kalamata olives served with caesar dressing.
Villa Capri Salad
Sliced d'anjou pears with mixed greens, grapes, caramelized walnuts, Gorgonzola cheese and balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Mozzarella Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil and baby greens, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
Insalata di Fragole
Spinach, strawberries, sliced almonds, green apple and goat cheese in a balsamic vinaigrette.
Al Grano Antico Salad
Quinoa salad with corn, white Tuscan beans, bell pepper, cherry tomato, red onions, cucumbers and black olives tossed with lemon vinaigrette.
Insalate
Vegetarian Pasta
Manicotti Gratinati
Pasta sheets filled with ricotta cheese and spinach served with tomato sauce, basil and melted mozzarella. Vegetarian.
Penne Norma
Penne pasta, roasted eggplant, tomato, melted mozzarella, and fresh basil. Vegetarian.
Fettuccine Alla Campagnola
A rustic dish from the Italian countryside made with fettuccine pasta sauted with artichokes, zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers, English peas, diced tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil. Vegetarian.
Capellini Alla Checca
Fresh diced tomatoes, basil, roasted garlic and olive oil tossed with angel hair pasta. Vegetarian.
Fusilli al Pesto con Zucchini
Corkscrew pasta served with homemade creamy pesto sauce and zucchini topped with sun dried tomatoes. Vegetarian.
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
Homemade potato dumplings served with fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce and basil. Vegetarian.
Tortellini Emiliani
Tortellini with Italian sausage, mushrooms, drizzle with truffle oil in a light cream sauce.
Lasagna Bolognese
Traditional lasagna with beef ragout, bechamel and mozzarella.
Penne Villa Capri
Penne pasta with Italian sausage, bell peppers, and artichoke hearts in a pink tomato sauce.
Spaghetti con Polpettine
Classic Neapolitan style spaghetti with meatballs.
Pappardelle Bolognese
Homemade pappardelle with classic Italian beef ragout.
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Spaghetti with pancetta, black pepper, Parmigiano cheese and egg in a light cream sauce.
Fettuccine del Fattore
Fettuccine Alfredo with broccoli and chicken.
Meat Pasta
Seafood Pasta
Penne Elena
Penne pasta with fresh salmon served in a spicy vodka pink tomato sauce.
Linguine Alle Vongole con Pomodoro
Linguine with manila clams, cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic, and parsley in a white wine sauce.
Linguine con Capesante e Gamberi
Linguine with scallops, shrimp, diced tomatoes, served in a spicy light pink sauce.
Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca di Calamari
Spaghetti sauteed with baby calamari, capers, black olives and garlic in a diced tomato sauce.
Ravioli Villa Capri
Homemade crab ravioli with fresh asparagus in a light pink sauce.
Cheese Pizza
Tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Margherita Pizza
Topped with fresh tomatoes, basil tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Pepperoni Pizza
Sliced pepperoni, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Salsiccia e Funghi Pizza
Mild sausage, mushrooms, black olives, tomato sauce, mozzarella.
Vegetariana Pizza
Zucchini, mushrooms, squash, peppers, tomato sauce, onions, eggplant and mozzarella cheese. Vegetarian.
Pera Pizza
D"anjou pear, gorgonzola cheese, caramelized onion drizzled with balsamic reduction.
Calzone
Turnover pizza filled with meatball, spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella and tomato sauce.
Bianca Pizza
White pizza with smoked mozzarella, cherry tomato, fresh arugula and prosciutto.
Pizze
Secondi
Pollo Parmigiana
Lightly breaded chicken breast baked with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce. Served with potato and daily vegetable or substitute pasta in the same sauce.
Pollo Piccata
Chicken breast sauteed with capers, served in a silky lemon butter sauce. Served with potato and daily vegetable or substitute pasta in the same sauce.
Chicken Marsala
Chicken breast sauteed with mixed wild mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce. Served with potato and daily vegetable or substitute pasta in the same sauce.
Pollo Alla Sorrentina
Grilled chicken breast topped with arugula, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella tossed with lemon and olive oil. Served with potato and daily vegetable or substitute pasta in the same sauce.
Vitello Piccata
Veal scaloppine sauteed with capers, served in a silky lemon butter. Served with potato and daily vegetable or substitute pasta in the same sauce.
Vitello Marsala
Veal scaloppine sauteed with mixed wild mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce. Served with potato and daily vegetable or substitute pasta in the same sauce.
Vitello Alla Parmigiana
Lightly breaded veal scaloppine baked with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce. Served with potato and daily vegetable or substitute pasta in the same sauce.
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
Sliced eggplant baked with our tomato sauce and basil, topped with fresh mozzarella. Served with potato and daily vegetable or substitute pasta in the same sauce.
Gamberoni alla Senape
Jumbo shrimp sauteed with shallots flame with brandy in a whole grain mustard cream sauce. Served with potato and daily vegetable or substitute pasta in the same sauce.
Salmone Ai Carciofi
Atlantic salmon sauteed with white onions, artichoke hearts, and sun dried tomatoes in a white wine sauce. Served with potato and daily vegetable or substitute pasta in the same sauce.
Kids Maccheroni al Formaggio
Mac and cheese.
Kids Fettuccine Alfredo
Classic Alfredo sauce.
Kids Penne Pasta
Kids Pizza
Tomato sauce with a choice of cheese or pepperoni.
Kids Pollo con Patatine Fritte
Chicken fingers with french fries.
Kids' Menu
Dessert
Sorbetto al Limone
Lemon sorbet with fresh berries.
Tiramisu
Traditional Italian recipe from Dario's grandmother.
Spumone
Italian ice cream with nuts and fresh berries.
Crema Catalana
Villa Capri's version of Amaretto creme brulee.
Cannoli
Sicilian cannoli filled with ricotta cheese and chocolate chips.
Budino di Pane
Chef Antonio's signature bread pudding with caramel sauce.
Vulcano
Warm chocolate cake filled with Belgian chocolate served in a raspberry sauce and vanilla ice cream.
Tartufo Villa Capri
Sea salt caramel gelato with heart of chocolate served with whipped cream, fresh berries.
Panna Cotta
Traditional Italian pudding with low fat yogurt served in a raspberry sauce and fresh berries.
Coppa di Cioccolato
Chocolate mousse prepared with imported Belgian chocolate served with whipped cream, fresh berries.
International Cheese and Crackers Platter
Selection of assorted artisan cheeses, with crackers, and mixed fresh berries.
Crudites Platter
Selection of fresh cut assorted vegetables served with ranch dressing.
Shrimp Cocktail Tray
Classic shrimp cocktail served with homemade aurora sauce and lemon.
Bruschetta Tray
Toasted sliced baguette topped with fresh tomato, basil, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.
Antipasto Villa Capri Tray
Assortment of Italian meats and cheeses, including Parma prosciutto, mozzarella, tomato and mixed grilled vegetables.
Funghi Ripieni Tray
Large mushroom caps stuffed with roasted bell peppers, onions, bread crumbs and mozzarella cheese, baked with fresh herbs.
Mozzarella and Tomato Skewers Tray
Fresh mozzarella overlines, cherry tomatoes and basil on a skewer.
Fresh Fruit Platter
Selection of assortments of fresh fruit and mixed berries.
Polpettine alla Napoletana Tray
Specialty homemade beef and pork meatballs served in a spicy tomato sauce.
Catering Antipasti
Catering Insalate
Baby Spinach Salad Bowl
Organic spinach, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, Gorgonzola and balsamic dressing.
Classic Caesar Salad Bowl
Tender organic romaine, croutons and shavings of Parmesan cheese.
Italiana Salad Bowl
Chopped organic romaine, diced Italian salami, provolone, mushrooms, chopped tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, red onion and homemade Caesar dressing.
Basil Pasta Salad Bowl
Pasta with sun-dried and fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, roasted garlic, walnuts and pesto.
Grilled Vegetable Salad Bowl
Chopped grilled seasonal vegetables, served over a bed of chilled romaine lettuce with goat cheese in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Villa Capri Salad Bowl
Organic spinach, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, Gorgonzola and balsamic dressing.
Spaghetti e Polpettine Tray
Spaghetti served with homemade beef and pork meatballs, braised in tomato sauce.
Manicotti Gratinati Tray
Manicotti stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach with tomato sauce.
Cannelloni di Carne Tray
Homemade cannelloni filled with ground beef, topped with bchamel and tomato sauce.
Penne Norma Tray
Penne pasta with fresh tomatoes, roasted eggplant, diced mozzarella and fresh basil.
Penne Elena Tray
Penne pasta with rock shrimp in a spicy pink vodka sauce.
Tortellini alla "3P" Tray
Tortellini with prosciutto, peas and panna (light cream sauce).
Penne alla Norcia Tray
Penne pasta with Italian sausage and mushrooms in a light cream sauce.
Lasagna Tray
Choice of classic meat sauce or seasonal grilled vegetables.
Farfalle al Pesto e Pollo Tray
Pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and grilled chicken in a creamy pesto sauce.
Baked Ziti Tray
Mama's favorite Italian Sunday dish. Baked pasta with meat sauce, bchamel, ricotta cheese and melted mozzarella.
Catering Pasta
Catering Secondi
Catering Pollo Marsala
Chicken breast sauteed with capers with wild mushrooms in Marsala wine sauce.
Catering Pollo Piccata
Chicken breast sauteed with capers, served in a silky lemon-butter sauce.
Catering Vitello Piccata
Veal scaloppine sauteed with capers, served in a silky lemon-butter sauce.
Catering Vitello Marsala
Veal scaloppine sauteed with capers, served with wild mushrooms in Marsala wine.
Catering Pollo Parmigiana
Lightly breaded chicken breast baked with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.
Catering Salmone alla Giudia
Atlantic salmon sauteed with white onions, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes in a white wine sauce.
Eggplant Parmigiana Tray
Baked eggplant layered with mozzarella, fresh basil and tomato sauce.
