Amalfi Cucina Italiana

Amalfi Cucina Italiana Amalfi Cucina Italiana is a new Italian restaurant located in San Diego, CA with stunning views of Lake San Marcos. This restaurant offers authentic and fresh Italian dishes made from traditional ingredients. The wood-fired pizzas are a must-try and the homemade pasta is made fresh daily. Come indulge in an Italian experience right in your own backyard.

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06/21/2026

How did Chef Marcello become a 5X World Champion Pizzaiolo? 🍕🏆

It all started with his mama, Antonia 🫶🏽❤️
One bite… and he understood everything. 🍕✨

Today, we celebrate all the parents who inspire us, guide us, and shape who we become.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads with us and those watching over us from above. ❣️

Tag your pizza buddy who needs to see this… 💚🤍♥️

06/19/2026

⚽️ Skip the cooking. Keep the cheering. 🍕
We don’t deliver, but we are FAST!!!!

Your game-day pizza is just 15 minutes away.

Order ahead from:
📍 Lake San Marcos
📍 Oceanside
📍 Carmel Valley

Whether you’re hosting a watch party or joining us for the match, our pizzaioli have you covered with World Champion pizza.

And one more thing… a cold rosé pairs surprisingly well with victory. 🍷😉 Let’s go Team USA 🇺🇸

06/19/2026

⚽️ Skip the cooking. Keep the cheering. 🍕
We don’t deliver but we are fast 💨

LUNCH or DINNER…
Your game-day pizza is just 15 minutes away.

Order ahead from:
📍 Lake San Marcos
📍 Oceanside
📍 Carmel Valley

Whether you’re hosting a watch party or joining us for the match, our pizzaioli have you covered with World Champion pizza.

And one more thing… a cold rosé pairs surprisingly well with victory. 🍷😉

06/13/2026

📣 Carmel Valley, we’ve got a NEW surprise for you ‼️
Right next to Amalfi Pizza & Bar…

Say hello to Gusto & Slices — the new pop-up bringing serious pizza & focaccia vibes to the village.

Think:
🍕 New York-style slices you can fold in half.
🇮🇹 Roman-style pizza with that perfect crispy crunch.
🔥 Authentic Neapolitan pies straight from pizza heaven.
🥪 Fresh focaccia sandwiches.
🥗 Crisp salads.
🥤 Drinks to grab and go, go, go!

Whether you’re heading to the park for a picnic, celebrating after a soccer game, or simply craving a slice (or three), this is your new favorite pit stop.

Fast. Fresh. Delicious. No fuss.

👨‍🍳 Created by Marcello Avitabile , Gusto & Slices brings a little taste of Italy to Carmel Valley—simple, authentic, and packed with flavor. Great ingredients, bold flavors, and pizza done right.

🍕 Grab a slice.
🥪 Grab a focaccia.
🍕 Grab another slice.

Because life’s too short for boring food.

🇮🇹✨ One bite and you’ll feel like you’re in Italy.

06/11/2026

⚽️ The World Cup is ON!

Get ready for 5 weeks of soccer madness, epic matchups, cold beers, and unforgettable moments.

Just like Marina Bar & Smashburger, Carmel Valley has a new go-to spot to cheer on your favorite team: Amalfi Pizza & Bar — and it opened just in time for kickoff! 🍕🍺

🕛 First match starts at Noon:
🇲🇽 Mexico vs 🇿🇦 South Africa

Bring your crew, grab a pizza, and let the games begin!

🎉 And stay tuned… we’ll be announcing the winner of our $200 giveaway very soon.

A huge thank you to everyone who entered — over 250 participants and counting!

Italy didn’t qualify… but Amalfi Pizza & Bar did. 🇮🇹🍕⚽️

06/08/2026

⚽️ ARE YOU READY FOR 5 WEEKS OF PURE WORLD CUP MADNESS? 🌎🔥 Sadly Italy 🇮🇹 is not qualified, but let’s don’t talk about it 🫣 AMALFI IS!!!!!! Look at Giuseppe…

It all kicks off on June 11th, and with more than 100 matches on the schedule, there’s only one place to experience every goal, every upset, and every celebration...

📍 Amalfi Marina Bar at Lake San Marcos!
Grab an ice-cold beer, dig into our Caprese salad, pizzas, burgers, tacos, and enjoy every match with the best waterfront view in town. 🍕🍔🍺🌅

Our team is ready. The screens are ready. The atmosphere is ready.

The only question is...
🏆 Who are YOU rooting for?
⚽ Who’s lifting the trophy?
Drop your country’s flag in the comments! 👇

Please note that and Carmel Valley will also play all the games! 🫶🏽💚🤍💔

Game on. See you at Amalfi!

06/05/2026

‼️ GIVEAWAY ALERT ‼️
8 WEEKS LATER… THE WAIT IS OVER.
SAME AMALFI SOUL. NEW CHAPTER. NEW ENERGY.

After 8 weeks of renovation, Amalfi Carmel Valley is officially back OPEN.

You’ve been asking: “What’s changed?”

Here’s the answer.
We’ve transitioned from a traditional fine-dining Italian restaurant into a casual Italian Pizza & Bar — built for real life.
A place for families, friends, neighbors, and sports fans.
A place where you can come after a soccer, baseball, basketball games, meet for happy hour, watch your favorite team, or just enjoy great pizza & pasta without the formality.

Still Amalfi. Just more relaxed. More fun. More you.
We didn’t just reopen a restaurant…
we created a place made for everyday moments.

And to celebrate the reopening…
🎁 WE’RE GIVING AWAY A $200 GIFT CARD 🎁
How to enter:
• Follow us
• Tag a friend you’d bring to Amalfi in the comments
• Tell us why YOU should win (be honest, be fun, be creative)
• Bonus: share this post to your story for extra entries
Unlimited tags = unlimited entries.
We’ll pick a winner soon… but honestly, we’re just excited to welcome you back.
Welcome home. 🍕🍝 ✨

06/04/2026

There’s something different about dinner by the coast.

Fresh Italian cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, live music every Wednesday, and the laid-back energy that makes Oceanside one of our favorite places to be.

Whether you’re stopping in for a date night, dinner with friends, or a cocktail at the bar, Amalfi Cucina Italiana is ready to welcome you.

Reserve your table through our website. We hope to see you soon. 🇮🇹😌

06/01/2026

Yes… Mondays are hard! The team needs one day to reset.
Like every week, Amalfi Lake San Marcos is closed, but guess what is OPEN? Marina Bar 🍹 and we are waiting for you. Look at this view… no passport needed to fly to Italy 🇮🇹 Gil is back as Maximus Marketingussss 💪🏽

Address

1035 La Bonita Drive
San Marcos, CA
92078

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Friday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 9pm

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What people say

Italian restaurants are known for their delicious and authentic cuisine, and Amalfi Cucina Italiana in Carmel Valley is no exception. Chef Marcello's passion for traditional Italian cooking is evident in every dish he creates, using only the freshest ingredients to bring out the true flavors of Italy.

One of the highlights of Amalfi Cucina Italiana is their handmade pasta, which is cooked to perfection and served with a variety of sauces that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Their seafood dishes are also a must-try, as they are always fresh and expertly prepared.

Aside from their mouth-watering food, Amalfi Cucina Italiana also offers an unforgettable dining experience with its beautiful location overlooking Lake San Marcos. And if you're looking for some after-dinner fun, don't miss out on their Amalfi After Dark party where you can dance the night away while enjoying great music and drinks.

Overall, Amalfi Cucina Italiana is a must-visit for anyone who loves authentic Italian cuisine and wants to experience it in a beautiful setting with great company.

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