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    Catania

    7863 Girard Ave.

    La Jolla, CA 92037


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    Featured Items

    • CAT Portofino Pasta

      Creamy Tomato Sauce, Pesto & Parmesan Allergies: gluten, dairy, nut, bulb
      $28.00
    • CAT Wild Mushroom Pizza

      Burrata Cheese, Garlic, Chili Flake, Vinegar & Thyme (V) Allergies: gluten, dairy, bulb
      $25.00
    • CAT Focaccia

      Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Rosemary & Chili Flake (V) Allergies: gluten, bulb
      $11.00

    Starters/Salads

    cashew pine nut "ricotta", pickled shallot, pickled kumquat allergies: Onion, garlic, tree nut
    • CAT Focaccia

      Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Rosemary & Chili Flake (V) Allergies: gluten, bulb
      $11.00
    • CAT Green Salad

      Farmers Market Mixed Greens, Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette, Pistachio, Pecorino Cheese and Black Pepper Allergies: nut, dairy
      $16.00
    • CAT Kale Salad*

      Treviso, Chickpeas, Celery, Parmesan & Warm Anchovy Vinaigrette (GR) Allergies: gluten, dairy, bulb, anchovy
      $16.00
    • CAT Arancini

      Saffron Risotto, Mozzarella, Parmesan & Red Sauce (V) Allergy: gluten, dairy, bulb
      $16.00
    • CAT Roasted Carrots

      stracciatella, peanuts, lemon
      $19.00
    • CAT Duck Liver

      dates, almonds, pickled shallot, parsley Allergies: gluten, dairy, onion, bulb, alcohol, nut
      $18.00
    • CAT Crispy Octopus

      Lamb Sausage, Chickpeas, Capers, Chili Oil & Herbs (GR) Allergies: gluten, onion, garlic, legume, alcohol
      $24.00

    Dinner Menu / Take Out

    Starters / Salads

    • CAT Focaccia

      Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Rosemary & Chili Flake (V) Allergies: gluten, bulb
      $11.00
    • CAT Green Salad

      Farmers Market Mixed Greens, Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette, Pistachio, Pecorino Cheese and Black Pepper (V) allergies: dairy, pistachio
      $16.00
    • CAT Kale Salad*

      Treviso, Chickpeas, Celery, Parmesan & Warm Anchovy Vinaigrette (GR) Allergies: gluten, dairy, bulb, anchovy
      $16.00
    • CAT Arancini

      Saffron Risotto, Mozzarella, Parmesan & Red Sauce (V) Allergy: gluten, dairy, bulb
      $16.00
    • CAT Duck Liver

      dates, almonds, pickled shallot, parsley Allergies: gluten, dairy, onion, bulb, alcohol, nut
      $18.00
    • CAT Crispy Octopus

      Lamb Sausage, Chickpeas, Capers, Chili Oil & Herbs (GR) Allergies: gluten, onion, garlic, legume, alcohol
      $24.00
    • CAT Roasted Carrots

      stracciatella, peanuts, lemon
      $19.00

    Pizza / Pasta (To Go)

    whipped ricotta salata, olive salsa, lemon, mint
    • CAT Aglio E Olio Peperoncini

      Spaghetti, EVOO, Garlic, Chili Flake, Parmesan and Parsley
      $27.00
    • CAT Portofino Pasta

      Creamy Tomato Sauce, Pesto & Parmesan Allergies: gluten, dairy, nut, bulb
      $28.00
    • CAT Amatriciana

      Pork Cheek, Pecorino, Tomato, Garlic & Calabrian Chili Allergies: Gluten, bulb, pork, dairy
      $30.00
    • CAT Duck Sugo '

      Braised Duck, Porcini Mushrooms, Tomato, Juniper and Parmesan Allergies: gluten, dairy, poultry, alcohol, mushroom
      $34.00
    • CAT Genovese

      braised beef, caramelized onions, pecorino sardo Allergy: gluten, dairy, bulb, alcohol
      $35.00
    • CAT Italian Meat Pizza

      Pork Sausage, Fennel Salami, Pancetta & Fontina Cheese Allergy: gluten, dairy, bulb
      $25.00
    • CAT Sicilian Pistachio Pizza

      Mortadella, Pistachio Pesto & Burrata Cheese Allergy: gluten, dairy, bulb, pork, nut
      $25.00
    • CAT Margherita Pizza

      Mozzarella, Basil, Tomato, Oregano & Garlic (V) Allergy: gluten, dairy, bulb
      $23.00
    • CAT Wild Mushroom Pizza

      Burrata Cheese, Garlic, Chili Flake, Vinegar & Thyme (V) Allergies: gluten, dairy, bulb
      $25.00
    • CAT Diavola Pizza

      Tomato, Mozzarella, & Spicy Calabrese Salami Allergy: gluten, dairy, bulb, pork
      $25.00
    • CAT Asparagus Pizza

      mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, lemon
      $27.00

    Mains

    • CAT Whole Roasted Branzino

      Clams, Garlic Butter, White Wine, Caper, Chili Flake, Broccolini & Breadcrumb Allergies: gluten (celiac), bulb, dairy, shellfish
      $47.00
    • CAT Black Cod

      sardinian fregola, cioppino, crab, lemon aioli Allergies: Gluten, onion/garlic, shellfish, dairy
      $43.00
    • CAT Diavola Chicken

      Sauteed Spinach , Lemon, Chili Flake. Raisins, Pinenuts , Garlic, Fresno Salmoriglio
      $39.00

    Sides

    Sage
    • CAT Add Shrimp

      Four Shrimp on the Side
      $8.00
    • CAT Add Chicken

      Six Ounce Chicken Breast on the Side
      $8.00

    Kids To-Go

    • CAT Kid's Cheese Pizza

      Tomato and Fontina Cheese (V)
      $12.00
    • CAT Kid's Pasta

      Butter and Parmesan Cheese (V)
      $12.00

    Desserts To-Go

    • CAT Cucina Sixer

      Show your love to the people in the kitchen who prepared your delicious food by buying them a round of beer!
      $6.00

    To-Go Cocktails/Beer/Wine (3PD)

    Cocktails To Go

    Alcoholic beverages that are packaged by this establishment are open containers and may not be transported in a motor vehicle except in the vehicle’s trunk; or, if there is no trunk, the container may be kept in some other area of the vehicle that is not normally occupied by the driver or passengers (which does not include a utility compartment or glove compartment (Vehicle Code section 23225)). Further, such beverages may not be consumed in public or in any other area where open containers are prohibited by law.
    • CAT Santa Maria To Go

      Fresno Chili Infused Tequila, Lime, Ginger, Dimmi and Agave
      $15.00
    • Dolce Vita To Go

      Serves 2 Beverages Bourbon, Lemon, Mint, Vanilla, Cynar and Bitters Garnished with a Lemon Zest
      $15.00
    • Aperol To Go

      Ready to drink bottle of Aperol Spritz
      $12.00

    Bottles of Wine To Go

    • CAT Prosecco To Go

      Zonin | Veneto | NV | Dry, crisp, toasted hazelnuts
      $51.00
    • CAT Sauvignon Blanc To Go

      Scarbolo | Friuli | Ripe stone fruit, round and gripping texture with aromas of dried herbs
      $51.00
    • CAT Barbera d Asti To Go

      Michelle Chiarlo | Piedmont | Medium bodied and robust with rich ripe cherry and blueberry notes
      $51.00
    • CAT Pinot Noir To Go

      Siduri | Santa Lucia | Dark berry, cherry, espresso, candied flowers
      $51.00

    Bottles of Beer To Go

    Italian Witbier. Citrus fruit with delicate flowery and spice balance 5% ABV
    • CAT CAT Baladin Wayan Saison To Go

      Saison. Slightly hazy saison has a fine, persistent head with a beautiful light cream color. Complex scents of flower fields, thyme, and rosemary. 5.8% ABV
      $14.28
    • CAT Baladin Isaac White To Go

      Witbier. Citrus fruits with a delicate flowery and spicy balance. 5% ABV
      $14.28
    • CAT Baladin Nazionale To Go

      Blonde Ale. Notes of chamomile and citrus fruits, balanced out by the gentle bitterness of Italian hops. 6.5% ABV
      $14.28

    All hours
    Sunday12:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    Monday4:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    Tuesday4:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    Wednesday4:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    Thursday4:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    Friday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Saturday12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Located on the top floor of the newly redesigned La Plaza center on the historic corner of Wall and Girard in La Jolla, Catania is the result of the vision of Whisknladle Hospitality owner Arturo Kassel and Culinary Partner/Director Ryan Johnson who were inspired by a two-week, 1,400 mile road trip throughout Italy years ago. The restaurant provides guests with authentic Italian coastal cuisine in a relaxed, yet elevated setting featuring panoramic ocean views. Highlights include a rotating selection of fresh crudo, housemade pastas and handcrafted pizzas, all crisped to perfection by Beatrice, the restaurant’s 5,000 pound wood burning oven. Completing the Catania menu is a thoughtful selection of handcrafted desserts.

    Location

    7863 Girard Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037

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