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    Sal's Caffe Italia

    Italian
    Closed4:45PM - 8:30PM
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    Featured Items

    • Chicken Parmigiana

      Breaded, Fried and Baked, Melted Mozzarella, House Pasta. All chicken dishes served with linguini.
      $32.00
    • Lobster Ravioli

      Lobster Filled Pasta with Crab in Our Pink Lady Sauce
      $36.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine, Crouton Parmesan, Asiago Blend
      $13.00

    Food

    Appetizers

    • Mozzarella

      Hand Cut Mozzarella, Battered and Fried Golden, House Tomato
      $15.00
    • PEI Mussels Two Ways

      Choice of Sambuca Tomato Cream or White Wine Broth
      $18.00
    • Garlic Bread

      House Roasted Garlic, Parm and Herbs
      $9.00
    • Caprese

      Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Marinated Artichoke Heart, Fresh Basil
      $15.00
    • Calamari Fritte

      Lightly Dusted and Fried, Fresh Lemon, House Tomato Sauce
      OUT OF STOCK
      $17.00
    • Bruschetta

      Toasted Ciabatta, Balsamic Soaked Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella
      $13.00
    • Nini Meatballs

      $14.00

    Salads

    • Italian Salad

      Romaine, Olives, Artichoke, Anchovy, Parmesan
      $13.00
    • House Salad

      Romaine, Cucumber, Tomato, Onion
      $8.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine, Crouton Parmesan, Asiago Blend
      $13.00
    • salmon caesar

      $19.00

    Pasta Classics

    • Manicotti

      Ricotta and House Tomato Sauce
      $26.00
    • Aglio e Olio

      Garlic, Olive Oil and Fresh Herbs with Rigatoni or House Pasta
      $22.00
    • Cheese Ravioli

      Ricotta and House Tomato Sauce
      $25.00
    • Mushroom Ravioli

      Served in House Pink Lady Sauce
      $27.00
    • Tomato Sauce

      Our Sunday Sauce, Classic and Thin, with House Pasta
      $20.00
    • Lasagna

      House Bolognese, Baked with Fresh Ricotta and Melted Mozzarella
      $29.00
    • Pink Lady

      Alfredo and House Tomato Blend with Pasta Choice
      $23.00
    • Alfredo

      Classic Cream Sauce with Pasta Choice
      $23.00
    • Carbonara

      Pancetta, Cream, Egg over Linguini
      $28.00
    • Pesto Genovese

      Basil Pesto with Choice of Pasta, Sun-Dried Tomato Garnish
      $27.00
    • Nunzia

      Pesto-Cream sauce with Grilled Chicken and Jumbo Shrimp, Rigatoni Pasta
      $31.00
    • Lobster Ravioli

      Lobster Filled Pasta with Crab in Our Pink Lady Sauce
      $36.00
    • Emma Rosa

      Shrimp and Crab in Pink Lady Sauce With Rigatoni Pasta
      $33.00
    • Bolognese

      Classic Beef and Pork Ragu With Pasta Choice
      $28.00
    • Eggplant Parmigiana

      Battered, Fried and Baked with Melted Mozzarella and House Pasta
      $28.00
    • Nina

      Artichoke Hearts, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Shrimp in Pink Lady Sauce or Alfredo. Rigatoni Pasta
      $31.00
    • Gianluca

      Grilled Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Pink Lady or Alfredo, Rigatoni Pasta
      $30.00
    • Gnocchi Allessandro

      Pancetta, Mushroom and Peas in a White Wine cream sauce
      $30.00
    • Pomodoro Fresco

      Fresh tomato, basil and garlic with house pasta
      $26.00
    • Pasta Adriana

      Spinach and sauteed mushrooms in Alfredo or Pink Lady Sauce, Rigatoni Pasta
      $27.00
    • Pasta and Meatballs

      $28.00

    Chicken and Seafood

    • Chicken Parmigiana

      Breaded, Fried and Baked, Melted Mozzarella, House Pasta. All chicken dishes served with linguini.
      $32.00
    • Chicken Piccata

      Lemon, Butter, White Wine and Capers. All chicken dishes served with linguini.
      $32.00
    • Chicken Marsala

      Sliced Mushrooms, Sweet Marsala reduction. All chicken dishes served with linguini.
      $32.00
    • Chicken Finazzo

      White Wine , Mushrooms, Tomato Sauce and Melted Mozzarella. All chicken dishes served with linguini.
      $32.00
    • Salmon Alla Eva

      Sauteed Onions, Mushrooms, Bell Peppers in Spicy Marinara. All chicken dishes served with linguini.
      $35.00
    • Shrimp Scampi

      Lemon Butter, White Wine and Capers over Linguini Pasta
      $30.00
    • Clam Sauce - White

      Little neck clams, Garlic, Olive Oil and White Wine with Linguini
      $30.00
    • Clam Sauce - Red

      Little neck clams, Garlic, Olive Oil and White Wine with Linguini
      $30.00
    • Frutti Di Mare

      Mussels, clams shrimp and scallops in a clam, tomato broth over house pasta
      $36.00
    • Salmon Picatta

      $35.00
    • mussels marinara

      $30.00
    • Shrimp Risotto

      $30.00
    • Crab meat stuffed salmon

      $39.00

    Pizza and Flatbreads

    • 12" Cheese Pizza

      $18.00
    • Flatbread Cheese

      $16.00
    • Arrabiata 12" Pizza

      Sausage and Spicy Cherry Peppers
      $22.00
    • Arrabiata Flatbread

      Sausage and Spicy Cherry Peppers
      $18.00
    • Bianca 12" Pizza

      House White Pizza, Garlic, Ricotta, Mozzarella
      $22.00
    • Bianca Flatbread

      House White Pizza, Garlic, Ricotta, Mozzarella
      $18.00
    • Quattro Gusti 12" Pizza

      Ham, Artichoke, Sauce and Cheese
      $22.00
    • Quattro Gusti Flatbread

      Ham, Artichoke, Sauce and Cheese
      $18.00

    Kid's Menu

    • Kids Butter

      $7.00
    • Kids Tomato

      $7.00
    • 9" Cheese Pizza

      $10.50
    • Kid's Alfredo

      $9.00

    Sides

    • meatballs

      $8.00
    • Side Pink Lady

      $5.00
    • Spinach

      $6.00
    • Side Alfredo

      $5.00
    • side Shrimp

      $8.00
    • Side Chicken

      $6.00
    • Pasta Veggies

      $2.00
    • side breaded chicken

      $9.00

    Catering

    • Caesar Tray

      $40.00
    • Italian Tray

      $45.00
    • House Salad Tray

      $40.00
    • Caprese Tray

      $40.00
    • Chicken Parm Tray

      $80.00
    • Chicken Piccata Tray

      $80.00
    • Chicken Marsala Tray

      $80.00
    • Chicken Finazzo Tray

      $80.00
    • Chicken Pizzaiola Tray

      $80.00
    • Shrimp Scampi Tray

      $80.00
    • Red Clam Sauce Tray

      $75.00
    • White Clam Sauce Tray

      $75.00
    • Salmon Piccata Tray

      $90.00
    • Aglio Olio Tray

      $55.00
    • Cheese Ravioli Tray

      $60.00
    • Mushroom Ravioli Tray

      $70.00
    • Tomato Sauce Tray

      $55.00
    • Meatball Tray

      $30.00
    • Baked Rigatoni Tray

      $80.00
    • Pink Lady Tray

      $60.00
    • Alfredo Tray

      $60.00
    • Pesto Tray

      $60.00
    • Nunzia Tray

      $80.00
    • Pasta Adrianna Tray

      $65.00
    • Emma Rosa Tray

      $80.00
    • Eggplant Parm Tray

      $70.00
    • Nina Tray

      $75.00
    • GianLuca Tray

      $75.00
    • Manicotti Tray

      $70.00
    • Pomodoro Fresco Tray

      $65.00

    Wine Dinner Wines 2026

    bottles

    • La Staffa Classico

      $23.00
    • Wine Dinner Tonello Teti

      $38.00
    • Wine Dinner Marachelle

      $22.00
    • Tonello Dossagio IoUlisse 2019

      $57.00
    • Tonello La Flora

      $25.00
    • Tonello Chloe

      $25.00
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    All hours
    Sunday4:00 pm - 7:45 pm
    Monday4:45 pm - 8:30 pm
    Tuesday4:45 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday4:45 pm - 8:30 pm
    Thursday4:45 pm - 8:30 pm
    Friday4:45 pm - 8:30 pm
    Saturday5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Family owned and ran Italian restaurant. Open since 1985!

    Location

    221 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902

    Directions