2051 Cucina Italiana Menu
Welcome to 2051 Cucina Italiana, where authentic Italian cuisine meets a modern twist in Carlsbad, CA. This inviting restaurant embraces culinary creativity while catering to diverse diets, offering pescatarian, vegan, and an abundance of vegetarian options.
- Convenience: Enjoy the ease of reservations, delivery, and takeout, all while being well-equipped for accessibility.
- Ambiance: The casual setting, complete with outdoor seating and heated options, invites you to relax and indulge.
- Good for Everyone: Families, groups, and even your furry friends are welcome, as the venue supports a vibrant dining atmosphere.
With an emphasis on sustainability, 2051 Cucina Italiana utilizes compostable containers and plastic-free packaging, ensuring your dining experience is as eco-friendly as it is delicious. Their carefully crafted dishes promise to delight your palate—don’t miss the chance to experience Italian flavors like never before!
Lunch
Parma
Prosciutto di Parma, burrata, and arugula with choice of fries or mixed greens.
Calabria
Soppressata, mozzarella cheese, and bell pepper with a choice of fries or mixed greens.
Emilia
Cotto ham, mayonnaise, and arugula with a choice of fries or mixed greens.
Salsiccia
Sausage, onion, and bell pepper with a choice of fries or mixed greens.
Caprese V
Burrata, tomato, and basil with a choice of fries or mixed greens.
Fritto Di Pesce Verdure
Fried baby squid, calamari, shrimp and vegetables.
Carpaccio Di Manzo
Thinly sliced beef filet mignon, arugula, shaved parmigiano, capers and lemon.
Polenta Fritta, Porcini Gorgonzola
Fried polenta, porcini mushrooms gorgonzola fondue
Fritto Di Verdure V
Fried mix vegetables.
Misto
Prosciutto di Parma, cotto, mortadella, soppressata, pancetta, pecorino toscano, primosale with truffle.
Affettati
Parma Prosciutto, Cotto Granbiscotto, mortadella, soppressata, pancetta.
Formaggi Miele V
Burrata, pecorino toscano, gorgonzola, primosale with truffle, honey.
Della Casa V
Mixed greens, arugula, shaved parmigiano, cherry tomatoes, toasted almonds, and balsamic dressing.
Burrata V
Burrata cheese, baked eggplant, tomato, basil, garlic, and balsamic emulsion Add Prosciutto 6.00
Rucola Pere V
Arugula, pear slices, walnuts, shaved parmigiano, and pear dressing.
Finocchio Arancia V
Mixed greens, fennel, orange wedges, sesame seeds, and orange dressing.
Mediterranea V
Arugula, garbanzo beans, black olives, artichokes, onions, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and Mediterranean dressing.
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Homemade Tagliatelle Noodles with our traditional meat ragu sauce.
Lasagna
The Original Lasagna from EmiliaRomagna.
Tortellini Alla Crema Di Parmigiano
Meat parmigiano stuffing in cream of parmigiano.
Balanzoni Pasticciati
Meat ricotta stuffing in cream of parmigiano, and meat ragu.
Tortelli Gamberoni Limone
Squid ink tortelli filled with a prawn, lemon zest, and zucchini.
Ravioli Di Zucca V
Butternut Squash, Amaretto, Parmigiano Reggiano, Butter Sage
Tortelloni Burro Salvia V
Filled with ricotta cream of spinach, in butter, and sage.
Tagliatelle Ai Funghi Porcini V
Porcini Mushroom, Cream
Gnocchi Al Pesto V
Housemade pesto genovese.
Gnocchi Alle Melanzane V
Tomato Zesty Sauce, Eggplant, Basil and Pecorino
Gnocchi Al Gorgonzola Noci V
Gorgonzola and walnuts.
Paccheri Salsiccia, Timo Salvia
Housemade sausage, thyme, sage, and cream.
Spaghetti Carbornara
Guanciale, egg yolk, and black pepper.
Spaghetti Alle Vongole
Clams, zesty white wine cherry tomato sauce, and parsley.
Rigatoni AllArrabbiata VG
Spicy arrabbiata sauce.
Risotto Zafferano E Brasato
Arborio rice, saffron, and braised short ribs cooked in chianti.
Risotto Alla Pescatora
Shrimp, baby squid, clams, and baby octopus in red sauce.
Filetto
Beef filet topped with fondo bruno beef reduction with rainbow carrots and roasted potatoes.
Salmone AllArancia
Atlantic salmon in an orange reduction, roasted potatoes, and sauteed spinach.
Cioppino
Salmon, octopus, shrimps, clams, mussels, catch of the day, and parsley in a tomato Luciana sauce.
Pollo Ai Porcini
Tender Chicken Thighs in white wine porcini mushroom sauce, roasted potatoes, sauteed spinach.
Margherita V
Tomato, mozzarella cheese, and basil.
Cotto Funghi
Tomato, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto cotto granbiscotto, and mushrooms.
Diavola
Tomato, mozzarella cheese, and soppressata salame.
Salsiccia Cipolla
Tomato, mozzarella cheese, sausage, and onion.
Crudo Rucola
Tomato, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto di Parma, and arugula.
Rossa Con Verdure VG
Tomato and mix vegetables.
Amatriciana
Tomato, pecorino, pancetta, black pepper.
Calabrese
Tomato, mozzarella, Nduja Calabrian meat spread, Bell Peppers.
Cacio Pepe White SauceNo Tomato V
Pecorino, mozzarella, black pepper.
Pesto White SauceNo Tomato V
Homemade Pesto, mozzarella, sundried tomatoes.
Tartufata Con Funghi White SauceNo Tomato V
Mix mushrooms, mozzarella, truffle oil.
Kids Pasta Formaggio V
Fusilli mac cheese.
Cheese Pizza
Tomato and mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Tenders Fries
Breaded fried chicken tenders, and fries.
Salmone Spinaci
Salmon filet with sauteed spinach.
Kids Pasta Al Pomodoro V
Fusilli with tomato sauce.
Kids Pizza Pepperoni
Pepperoni kids pizza.
Fritto Di Pesce Verdure
Fried baby squid, calamari, shrimp, and vegetables.
Carpaccio Di Manzo
Thinly sliced beef filet mignon, arugula, shaved parmigiano, capers, and lemon.
Polenta Fritta, Porcini Gorgonzola
Fried polenta, porcini mushrooms gorgonzola fondue
Fritto Di Verdure V
Fried mix vegetables.
Polpette Di Carne
3 Homemade Meatballs in tomato sauce, artisanal bread.
Misto
Prosciutto di parma, prosciutto cotto Granbiscotto, mortadella, soppressata, pancetta pecorino toscano, primosale with truffle.
Affettati
Prosciutto di parma, prosciutto cotto Granbiscotto, mortadella, soppressata, pancetta.
Formaggi Miele V
Burrata, pecorino toscano, gorgonzola, primosale with truffle, honey.
Della Casa V
Mixed greens, arugula, shaved parmigiano, cherry tomatoes, toasted almonds, and balsamic dressing.
Burrata V
Burrata cheese, baked eggplant, tomato, basil, garlic, and balsamic emulsion Add Prosciutto 6.00
Rucola Pere V
Arugula, pear slices, walnuts, shaved parmigiano, and pear dressing.
Finocchio Arancia V
Mixed greens, fennel, orange wedges, sesame seeds, and orange dressing.
Mediterranea V
Arugula, garbanzo beans, black olives, artichokes, onions, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and Mediterranean dressing.
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Our traditional meat ragu sauce.
Lasagna
Authentic Lasagna from EmiliaRomagna.
Tortellini Alla Crema Di Parmigiano
Meat parmigiano stuffing in cream of parmigiano.
Balanzoni Pasticciati
Meat ricotta stuffing in cream of parmigiano and meat ragu.
Tortelli Gamberoni Limone
Squid ink tortelli filled with a prawn, lemon zest, and zucchini.
Tortelloni Burro Salvia V
Filled with ricotta cream of spinach, in butter, and sage.
Ravioli Di Zucca V
Butternut Squash, Amaretto, Parmigiano Reggiano, Butter Sage.
Tagliatelle Ai Funghi Porcini V
Porcini mushroom, cream.
Gnocchi Ai Gorgonzola Noci V
Gorgonzola and walnuts.
Gnocchi Al Pesto V
Housemade pesto Genovese.
Gnocchi Alle Melanzane V
Zesty Tomato Sauce, Eggplant, Basil and Pecorino
Paccheri Salsiccia, Timo Salvia
Housemade sausage, thyme, sage, and cream.
Spaghetti Carbornara
Guanciale, egg yolk, and black pepper.
Spaghetti Alle Vongole
Clams, zesty white wine cherry tomato sauce, and parsley.
Rigatoni AllArrabbiata VG
Spicy arrabbiata sauce.
Risotto Zafferano Brasato
Arborio rice, saffron, and braised short ribs cooked in chianti.
Risotto Alla Pescatora
Shrimp, baby squid, clams, and baby octopus in red sauce.
Filetto
Beef filet topped with fondo bruno beef reduction with rainbow carrots, and roasted potatoes.
Salmone AllArancia
Atlantic salmon in an orange reduction, roasted potatoes, and sauteed spinach.
Cioppino
Salmon, octopus, shrimps, clams, mussels, catch of the day, and parsley in a tomato sauce.
Pollo Ai Porcini
Tender Chicken Thighs in white wine porcini mushroom sauce, roasted potatoes, sauteed spinach.
Margherita V
Tomato, mozzarella cheese, and basil.
Cotto Funghi
Tomato, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto cotto granbiscotto, and mushrooms.
Diavola
Tomato, mozzarella cheese, and soppressata salame.
Salsiccia Cipolla
Tomato, mozzarella cheese, sausage, and onion.
Rossa Con Verdure VG
Tomato and mix vegetables.
Crudo Rucola
Tomato, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto di Parma, arugula.
Amatriciana
Tomato, pecorino, pancetta, black pepper.
Calabrese
Tomato, mozzarella, Nduja Calabrian meat spread, bell peppers.
Cacio Pepe V White SauceNo Tomato
Pecorino, mozzarella, black pepper.
Pesto V White SauceNo Tomato
Pesto, Mozzarella, Sundried Tomato
Tartufata Con Funghi V White SauceNo Tomato
Mix Mushroom, Mozzarella, Truffle Oil.
Kids Pasta Al Fomraggio V
Fusilli mac cheese.
Cheese Pizza V
Tomato and mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Tenders Fries
Breaded fried chicken tenders, and fries.
Salmone Spinaci
Salmon filet, with sauteed spinach.
Kids Pasta Al Pomodoro V
Fusilli with Tomato sauce.
Kids Pizza Pepperoni
Kids Pepperoni pizza.
Dinner
Wine
Prosecco Brut Bisol Veneto
Brilliant yellow, floral, apple pear, dry.
Moscato Dasti, Ricossa. Piemonte
Sweet fresh light, exotic fruit.
Franciacorta, Brut, Contadi Castaldi, Lombardia
Dry, smooth, elegant, crisp.
White Rose Of Pinot Grigio, Attems Friuli
Peach petal pink, roses, aromatic.
Pinot Grigio Borgo Conventi Collio Friuli
Fragrant with notes of spring flower.
Chardonnay, Lenvoye Bourgogne France
Straw yellow, orange blossom, jasmine, white peach, citrus.
Falanghina, Gines, Campania
Vanilla, pear, citrus, baked apple, cinnamon.
Sauvignon Blanc, Buisse Loire Valley
Mouthwatering acidity, salinity, nectarine fruit.
Carricante, Etna Bianco, Graci Sicilia
Mineral tenison, citrus palate.
Albarino, Torres Rias Baixas Spain
Mouthwatering acidity, salinity, nectarine fruit.
Cabernet Austin Hope Paso Robles 1 Liter
Dark plum, Mack currants, light vanilla, baking spices.
Pinot Noir, Reserve Willamette Valley
Bright aridity, red cherries and mocha, hist of maple syrup.
Tempranillo, Ribera Del Duero 2019 Spain
Blueberries, roasted coffee, cocoa, baking spices.
Cabernet, Staus Leap, Artemis, 19 Napa
Black fog, black raspberry, chocolate, sage.
Cabernet, Justin, Paso Robles
Deep ruby purple, ripe black cherry, tobacco leaf, a hint of flowers.
Chateauneuf Du Pape 2020 France
75 Grenache, 25 Syrah, Bold Bed.
Boureaux Blend. Isosceles Paso Robles
Aromas of violet, iodine, sandalwood, blackberry, and leather.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Antonutti, Friuli
Blackcurrant, black fruit, plum, cigar, vanilla.
Nebbiolo, Langhe Funsu Piemonte
Red cherry, rose petal, forest, and pine aromas.
Super Tuscan, Origo, Trambusti, Toscana
French oak, dark ruby red, slight garnet colored.
Sangiovese, Papesse, Emilia Romagna
Black truffle, Licorice, iron, red fruit, iron.
Chianti Classico, Querceto, Docg, Toscana
Mature fruit, chocolate, and vanilla.
Chianti Classico, Nozzole, Docg 19, Toscana
Violet, spices, and Mushroom.
Chianti Classico Riserva Antinori 20
Warm spice, French Oak, Violet, coffee bean.
Super Tuscan, Prezioso, Ravazzi Toscana
50 Merlot, 50 Sangiovese.
Super Tuscan, Bruciato, Antinori, Cab Merlot Syrah
Fullbodied, currants, blackberries, vanilla, sweet spices.
Super Tuscan, Cabreo, Il Borgo Toscana
Purple flower, dark berries, crushed mint, orange zest.
Brunello Di Montalcino, Gaja 17
Fullbodied, plum, leather, star anice.
Brunello Di Montalcino, Pian Delle Vigne 18
Ruby Red, Tobacco, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cardamom.
Tignanello, Antinori, Toscana 20
Oak, tobacco, chocolate, vanilla, black fruit.
Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Bolgheri 19
Lavender, fermented citrus, violet, aged 25 months in 13 new oak.
Montepulciano Dabruzzo, Villa Barcaroli
Intense ruby color, bold red fruits.
Rosso Di Montefalco, Milziade Antano, Umbria, 18
Red fruit, wild roses, blueberry, nutmeg.
Barbaresco Gudru Cotta, 17
Liquorice, red berry fruits, cinnamon, cloves, strawberry, violet, and cherry jam.
Barolo, Fogliati, Piemonte, 19
Red fruit, floral, herbal, oak.
Barolo, La Serra, Villa, Piemonte 13
Intense red colors, sweet spices, dried flowers, leather, and undergrowth.
Nerello Mascalese, Graci, Etna Rosso 20
Garnet red color, rose petals, red fruit, spicy notes.
Aglianico, Favati, Campi Taurasini 15
Fragrant perfumes of maraschino cherry, and nutmeg with medium soft tannin.
Amarone, Rubinelli Vajol, 15
Ripe red fruits, blueberry, orange rind, flowers, herbs, tobacco, dark chocolate.
Barbera Wasti Emilio Vada 21 Piemonte
Medium body, moderate acidity with soft tannin.
Nero Davola, Feudo Luparello, Sicilia
Dark inky color, licorice, spice, blackberry fruit.
Single Hop Ipa, Carlsbad Brewing Co
Tropical West Coast IPA. Pineapple and citrus notes.
Dark Lager, Carlsbad Brewing Co
Approachable, soft mall backbone with delicate Noble hop.
Pilsner, Carlsbad Brewing Co
Light body, smooth touch of mail hop aroma.
Dolomiti, Italian Lager, Italia
Light color, bold, tangy orange, crisp refreshing.
Beer
Italian Independence Day
Souffle
This will be how we end the night.