Cantalini’s Salerno Beach Restaurant Menu
Welcome to Cantalini’s Salerno Beach Restaurant, where Italian culinary excellence meets the picturesque shores of Playa Del Rey. This charming eatery beautifully marries the essence of traditional Italian pizza and seafood with a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Start your meal with their renowned Cioppino, brimming with fresh seafood in a savory tomato broth, or savor the classic Shrimp Scampi, elegantly paired with linguini. For poultry lovers, the Chicken Piccata over fettuccine alfredo is a must-try.
Don’t overlook the delectable desserts, especially the rich Tiramisu and crispy Cannoli, which serve as a perfect ending to your meal. Whether you're dining in the intimate outdoor seating or indulging in their takeout options, Cantalini’s offers a delightful experience for everyone.
Open to all, family-friendly, and women-owned, Cantalini’s promises a memorable culinary journey.
Antipasti
Bruschetta
Toasted rounds of our freshly baked bread topped with chopped tomato, garlic and basil (5) - the best!
Calamari Fritti
Deep fried calamari served with marinara
Antipasto
A delicious variety of Italian meats and cheese, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, pepperoncini and olives
Caprese
Buffalo mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, basil and pine nuts
House
Pepperoni & crumbled Italian sausage. Add a kick by adding red pepper flakes and sliced pepperoncini!
Grandpa's Garden
Bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, spinach, tomato, olives and garlic
Margherita
Simply delicious - Grande mozzarella with fresh basil and Roma tomatoes
Bianco
A delicious white pizza with grilled chicken, artichokes, and goat cheese
Nonna's Italiano
Proscuitto, burrata, arugula and olives
Pizza
Lunch Special
Lunch Special
Enjoy a cup of any of our homemade soups and a classic Italian salad
Zuppa del Giorno
Soup of the day
Lenticchie
Simmered lentils and garlic
Minestrone
Our freshly made vegetable soup
Zuppa
Sandwiches
Italian Sub
(For our fellow New Englanders.. it's a grinder!) Salami, mortadella, copacola, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato and pepperoncini with red wine vinaigrette
Meatball Sub
Meatballs topped with meat sauce and melted mozzarella cheese
Grilled Veggie Panini
Eggplant, zucchini, mushroom, peppers and onions roasted in olive oil
Caprese Panini
Buffalo mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, basil pesto topped with balsamic glaze
Steak Sub
Sliced filet mignon sautéed with onions and bell peppers topped with melted provolone cheese
Turkey Melt
Turkey, bacon, avocado, tomato on grilled sourdough with pesto mayonnaise and mozzarella cheese
House Italian Salad
Lettuce, tomato, garbanzo beans
Classic Caesar
Hearts of romaine with shaved parmesan and croutons
Chopped Antipasto Salad
Salami, mortadella, copacola, provolone, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers and olives
Grilled Salmon
Organic baby greens with grilled asparagus, fire roasted peppers and tomatoes
Chicken Gorgonzola
Mixed greens, tomato and walnuts
Insalata
Pasta
Marinara
Traditional tomato sauce from our family to yours! Spaghetti or Penne
Meat Sauce
Spaghetti or Penne
Penne Arrabbiata
With mushrooms in a spicy tomato sauce
Penne Vodka
(Penne Pink) Shallot, tomato, capers, vodka and cream
Fettuccine Alfredo
Butter, garlic, parmesan cheese and fresh cream
Pasta Primavera
Fresh garden vegetables, olive oil and roasted garlic
Capellini alla Checca
Fresh plum tomato, basil, olive oil and roasted garlic
Eggplant Parmigiana
Layers of eggplant topped with mozzarella and Marinara sauce with side of Penne Marinara
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
Layers of pasta, ricotta cheese, roasted vegetables with mozzarella with pink sauce
Ricotta Cheese & Spinach Ravioli
With Marinara or Meat sauce
Short Rib Ravioli
Pasta pillows filled with braised Shortrib topped with Marinara sauce
Portobella Mushroom Ravioli
With Porcini cream sauce
Specialità della Casa
Pesce e Pollo
Cioppino
Our classic seafood stew of Manila clams, New Zealand mussels, shrimp, scallops and calamari in a savory tomato broth
Shrimp Scampi Salerno
Butter, olive oil, and roasted garlic with side of Linguini and Clams
Chicken Piccata
Butter, capers, lemon and white wine with side of Fettuccine Alfredo
Chicken Marsala
Butter, marsala wine and mushrooms with side of fettuccine Alfredo
Chicken Parmigiana
Topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella with side of Penne Marinara
Meatballs (2)
Sausage (1)
Grilled Chicken Breast
Shrimp (5)
Garlic Parmesan Fries
Sides
Desserts
Cannoli
A crisp Italian pastry stuffed with sweetened ricotta cheese
Sorbet
Frozen fresh fruit Mango, Lemon, or Raspberry
Spumoni
A classic Italian dessert of chocolate vanilla, cherry & pistachio ice cream
Tiramisu
Lady fingers soaked in espresso, layered with whipped mascarpone and topped with cocoa
Chocolate Cake
Double chocolate fudge cake
Cheesecake
New York style served with raspberry sauce upon request
Diet Coke
Coke
Sprite
Mexican Coke
Mexican Sprite
Milk
Lemonade
Iced Tea
Juice
Acqua Panna
San Pellegrino
Flavored San Pellegrino
Orange, Blood Orange, Lemon, Pomegranate