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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09/22/2026

Italian tradition. Different energy.

Beautiful food, bold flavors, good w**e, and a table that knows how to set the mood.

Old-world passion with a little new-school attitude. Come hungry, dress good, bring your people, and let the night take care of the rest.

Food. Famiglia. Culture.
This is Amalfi Cucina Italiana — and we do Italian our way.

09/16/2026

Weekend plans, Italian style:
Order too much. Pass everything around. Stay longer than you planned. 🇮🇹

San Marcos + Oceanside
Your table at Amalfi is waiting. Bring your people.

View our menus, specials & more through the link in our bio.

09/12/2026

From our kitchen to the coast, it always begins with famiglia.

Chef and the Oceanside team come together to taste, learn, and share each week’s specials — bringing the flavors, passion, and traditions of Italy to every table.

Fresh seafood, handmade Italian favorites, beautiful food, and the relaxed energy of life by the coast. It’s our little piece of Italy in Oceanside.

If you haven’t experienced Amalfi Cucina Italiana Oceanside, come spend an afternoon with us, stay for dinner, and let the evening unfold.

Italian soul. Coastal spirit. Famiglia at the table.

This is Amalfi Oceanside.

09/11/2026

Friday plans? Follow the feeling.

A winding road along the Amalfi Coast. A table waiting in the distance. W**e being poured. Pizza in the air. The sound of conversation, the warmth of the kitchen, and that feeling that the night doesn’t need to be rushed.

You may not be in Italy tonight… but you can get pretty close.

Friday night at Amalfi Cucina Italiana. Come hungry. Stay awhile. Make a memory. 🇮🇹

09/05/2026

The best moments are the ones shared around the table.

Fresh pizza from the oven, beautiful Italian dishes, a glass of w**e, and the people who make the moment matter.

Come experience Amalfi Cucina Italiana. Bring the family, meet a friend, celebrate something special, or simply stay awhile.

Good food. Famiglia. The Amalfi way. ❤️

09/03/2026

There’s something beautiful about an Italian lunch.

A pizza fresh from the oven, a table surrounded by family and friends, and nowhere else you need to be.

Come spend a little time with us at Amalfi. Where food, famiglia, and tradition always have a place at the table.

09/02/2026

Chef is bringing new flavors to the table with our weekly specials — inspired by Italy, made with passion, and created for those nights when dinner should feel like more than just dinner.

Come hungry. Stay awhile. Make a memory. ❤️

Weekly Specials • Amalfi Cucina Italiana
Reservations recommended.

08/28/2026

At Amalfi, the week begins the way it always should—together. ❤️

Chef Marcello brings the passion, our team brings the famiglia, and the kitchen brings a little taste of Italy to every table.

New specials, familiar faces, plenty of laughter… and another chance to make a memory together.

Come hungry. Leave a little more Italian. 🇮🇹✨

08/23/2026

There’s something about an Italian evening… the warmth of the table, beautiful food made with passion, a glass of vino, and the person across from you.

At Amalfi Cucina Italiana, we believe the best nights aren’t rushed—they’re felt.

Come for dinner. Stay for the moment. Leave with a memory.

Your little escape to Italy is closer than you think.

Beautiful food, a glass of w**e, and a little time to slow down. 🇮🇹At Amalfi Cucina Italiana, it’s about more than a mea...
08/20/2026

Beautiful food, a glass of w**e, and a little time to slow down. 🇮🇹

At Amalfi Cucina Italiana, it’s about more than a meal. A leisurely afternoon lunch, w**e by the lake, an intimate dinner, or simply sharing something beautiful around the table.

Chef Marcello’s Italian-inspired cuisine, warm hospitality, and the beauty of Lake San Marcos make every visit a moment worth savoring.

La dolce vita, from afternoon to evening.

08/15/2026

On June 7th, our very own Emiliano lost his father to cancer. His dad’s diagnosis is what started Emiliano’s entire Ironman journey — his way of fighting alongside him. This September, Emiliano is racing Ironman Italy 2026 in his father’s honor, raising $10,000 for the Ironman Foundation to fight these diseases and support families like his. Want to support him? Go to ironemiliano — the donation link is in his bio. Every dollar counts. 🙏 Take care of yourself and the people you love.
And above all… STAY HEALTHY. 🫶🏽

💚🤍♥️

08/12/2026

What if Italy was closer than you thought? 🇮🇹

Beautiful food, a bottle of w**e, conversation that lingers a little longer. At Amalfi Cucina Italiana, dinner isn’t something you rush—it’s something you experience. ❤️

Come for the flavors of Italy, stay for the moments that become memories.

A little piece of Italy, right in your backyard

07/29/2026

Every week, our chef creates something inspired by the flavors, traditions, and comfort of Italy. Crafted with fresh ingredients and made from the heart, each special is an invitation to slow down, gather around the table, and enjoy a true taste of home.

As the weekend draws near, let the romance of Italy find its way to your table. 🇮🇹❤️

07/25/2026

Running a restaurant isn’t always easy.

There are long days, unexpected challenges, and countless hours behind the scenes that most people never see. But through it all, one thing never changes—our passion for authentic Italian hospitality and the family we’ve built together.

Every week, Chef Marcello prepares each new special for our team before it’s ever served to our guests. We gather around the table to taste, learn, laugh, and share the story behind every dish. Because we believe that when our team experiences it first, every guest feels it too.

This is more than a restaurant. It’s our family, our tradition, and our way of sharing a little piece of Italy with everyone who walks through our doors.

Because the best memories are made around the table. 🇮🇹❤️🙏🏽

— Amalfi Cucina Italiana

This Week’s Specials: by Chef. Some dishes deserve more than just a place on the menu. This week’s chef specials showcas...
07/25/2026

This Week’s Specials: by Chef.

Some dishes deserve more than just a place on the menu. This week’s chef specials showcase seasonal ingredients, handmade pasta, fresh seafood, premium cuts, and the authentic flavors of Italy, prepared with the same passion that has always defined Amalfi Cucina Italiana.

Featured this week:

• Bruschetta San Marzano
• Prosciutto di Parma & Melon Burrata DOP
• Melanzane al Pacche con Burrata e Pomodorini
• Amalfi Surf ‘n’ Turf
• Capesante ai Fichi al Brandy
• Octopus Alla Luciana
• Pizza Lake San Marcos Special
• Fusilloni con Vongole, Funghi Shiitake & Sea Bass
• Ravioli Lobster in Salsa Rosa & Burratina
• Gnocchi alla Nerano, Gamberi & Stracciatella Burrata
• Risotto Scallops, Pistachio Pesto & Burratina
• Risotto Pescatore
• Ribeye ai Porcini
• Sea Bass con Crema di Patate e Funghi Shiitake

Whether you’re joining us for an intimate dinner, a bottle of w**e with friends, or simply to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine, we invite you to discover this week’s creations before they’re gone.

Reserve your table and experience the warmth, romance, and authentic flavors of Amalfi Cucina Italiana.

07/16/2026

🇮🇹 Ciao, Amalfi Lovers! 👋🏼

👋🏼 Raise your hand if you’ve been to our newly renovated Amalfi Cucina Italiana in Oceanside! 🌊✨

If you haven’t yet… it definitely belongs on your bucket list! 🤌🏽🇮🇹

Just 2 blocks from the beach, the Oceanside Pier, and the movie theater, Amalfi is the perfect spot for a romantic date night, family dinner, or a delicious meal before or after a stroll by the ocean.

Come say ciao to Gabriella, our amazing General Manager, who welcomes every guest with true Italian hospitality:
« Qui si parla italiano… perché siamo noi! » 🤌🏽🇮🇹

Soak up the California sunshine on our beautiful patio while enjoying all your Amalfi favorites from Chef Jojo’s world-class pizzas 🍕 to our fresh handmade pasta, authentic Italian specialties, and so much more.

LIVE BAND on Wednesday night 🎶 💃

Whether you’re a local or just visiting Oceanside, we’d love to welcome you.

📍 221 N Cleveland St, Oceanside, CA

Tag your Italian buddy—or someone who loves authentic Italian food—and we’ll see you soon! 🇮🇹❤️

Ci vediamo presto! 🫶🏽💚🤍❤️

07/16/2026

There’s something special about an evening at Amalfi Cucina Italiana in Oceanside. The music begins, the w**e is poured, conversations linger a little longer, and for a few hours, life slows down.

Join us every Wednesday for live music, handcrafted Italian cuisine, and the warm hospitality that has made Amalfi a favorite gathering place along the coast.

If you haven’t experienced an evening with us, we’d love to welcome you. Summer nights fill up quickly, so we recommend making a reservation and letting us take care of the rest.

Benvenuti. 🇮🇹🍷✨

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.