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.

$$14.95

Calabria

Soppressata, mozzarella cheese, and bell pepper with a choice of fries or mixed greens.

$$14.95

Emilia

Cotto ham, mayonnaise, and arugula with a choice of fries or mixed greens.

$$14.95

Salsiccia

Sausage, onion, and bell pepper with a choice of fries or mixed greens.

$$14.95

Caprese V

Burrata, tomato, and basil with a choice of fries or mixed greens.

$$14.95

Fritto Di Pesce Verdure

Fried baby squid, calamari, shrimp and vegetables.

$$22.95

Carpaccio Di Manzo

Thinly sliced beef filet mignon, arugula, shaved parmigiano, capers and lemon.

$$21.95

Polenta Fritta, Porcini Gorgonzola

Fried polenta, porcini mushrooms gorgonzola fondue

$$18.95

Fritto Di Verdure V

Fried mix vegetables.

$$17.95

Misto

Prosciutto di Parma, cotto, mortadella, soppressata, pancetta, pecorino toscano, primosale with truffle.

$$23.95

Affettati

Parma Prosciutto, Cotto Granbiscotto, mortadella, soppressata, pancetta.

$$20.95

Formaggi Miele V

Burrata, pecorino toscano, gorgonzola, primosale with truffle, honey.

$$20.95

Della Casa V

Mixed greens, arugula, shaved parmigiano, cherry tomatoes, toasted almonds, and balsamic dressing.

$$14.95

Burrata V

Burrata cheese, baked eggplant, tomato, basil, garlic, and balsamic emulsion Add Prosciutto 6.00

$$17.95

Rucola Pere V

Arugula, pear slices, walnuts, shaved parmigiano, and pear dressing.

$$16.95

Finocchio Arancia V

Mixed greens, fennel, orange wedges, sesame seeds, and orange dressing.

$$16.95

Mediterranea V

Arugula, garbanzo beans, black olives, artichokes, onions, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and Mediterranean dressing.

$$17.95

Tagliatelle Bolognese

Homemade Tagliatelle Noodles with our traditional meat ragu sauce.

$$23.95

Lasagna

The Original Lasagna from EmiliaRomagna.

$$23.95

Tortellini Alla Crema Di Parmigiano

Meat parmigiano stuffing in cream of parmigiano.

$$23.95

Balanzoni Pasticciati

Meat ricotta stuffing in cream of parmigiano, and meat ragu.

$$22.95

Tortelli Gamberoni Limone

Squid ink tortelli filled with a prawn, lemon zest, and zucchini.

$$26.95

Ravioli Di Zucca V

Butternut Squash, Amaretto, Parmigiano Reggiano, Butter Sage

$$22.95

Tortelloni Burro Salvia V

Filled with ricotta cream of spinach, in butter, and sage.

$$21.95

Tagliatelle Ai Funghi Porcini V

Porcini Mushroom, Cream

$$24.95

Gnocchi Al Pesto V

Housemade pesto genovese.

$$22.95

Gnocchi Alle Melanzane V

Tomato Zesty Sauce, Eggplant, Basil and Pecorino

$$22.95

Gnocchi Al Gorgonzola Noci V

Gorgonzola and walnuts.

$$22.95

Paccheri Salsiccia, Timo Salvia

Housemade sausage, thyme, sage, and cream.

$$20.95

Spaghetti Carbornara

Guanciale, egg yolk, and black pepper.

$$21.95

Spaghetti Alle Vongole

Clams, zesty white wine cherry tomato sauce, and parsley.

$$24.95

Rigatoni AllArrabbiata VG

Spicy arrabbiata sauce.

$$16.95

Risotto Zafferano E Brasato

Arborio rice, saffron, and braised short ribs cooked in chianti.

$$33.95

Risotto Alla Pescatora

Shrimp, baby squid, clams, and baby octopus in red sauce.

$$29.95

Filetto

Beef filet topped with fondo bruno beef reduction with rainbow carrots and roasted potatoes.

$$40.95

Salmone AllArancia

Atlantic salmon in an orange reduction, roasted potatoes, and sauteed spinach.

$$34.95

Cioppino

Salmon, octopus, shrimps, clams, mussels, catch of the day, and parsley in a tomato Luciana sauce.

$$34.95

Pollo Ai Porcini

Tender Chicken Thighs in white wine porcini mushroom sauce, roasted potatoes, sauteed spinach.

$$24.95

Margherita V

Tomato, mozzarella cheese, and basil.

$$14.95

Cotto Funghi

Tomato, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto cotto granbiscotto, and mushrooms.

$$16.95

Diavola

Tomato, mozzarella cheese, and soppressata salame.

$$15.95

Salsiccia Cipolla

Tomato, mozzarella cheese, sausage, and onion.

$$16.95

Crudo Rucola

Tomato, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto di Parma, and arugula.

$$16.95

Rossa Con Verdure VG

Tomato and mix vegetables.

$$14.95

Amatriciana

Tomato, pecorino, pancetta, black pepper.

$$16.95

Calabrese

Tomato, mozzarella, Nduja Calabrian meat spread, Bell Peppers.

$$16.95

Cacio Pepe White SauceNo Tomato V

Pecorino, mozzarella, black pepper.

$$14.95

Pesto White SauceNo Tomato V

Homemade Pesto, mozzarella, sundried tomatoes.

$$16.95

Tartufata Con Funghi White SauceNo Tomato V

Mix mushrooms, mozzarella, truffle oil.

$$17.95

Kids Pasta Formaggio V

Fusilli mac cheese.

$$9.95

Cheese Pizza

Tomato and mozzarella cheese.

$$13.45

Chicken Tenders Fries

Breaded fried chicken tenders, and fries.

$$12.95

Salmone Spinaci

Salmon filet with sauteed spinach.

$$14.95

Kids Pasta Al Pomodoro V

Fusilli with tomato sauce.

$$9.95

Kids Pizza Pepperoni

Pepperoni kids pizza.

$$14.95

Fritto Di Pesce Verdure

Fried baby squid, calamari, shrimp, and vegetables.

$$22.95

Carpaccio Di Manzo

Thinly sliced beef filet mignon, arugula, shaved parmigiano, capers, and lemon.

$$21.95

Polenta Fritta, Porcini Gorgonzola

Fried polenta, porcini mushrooms gorgonzola fondue

$$18.95

Fritto Di Verdure V

Fried mix vegetables.

$$17.95

Polpette Di Carne

3 Homemade Meatballs in tomato sauce, artisanal bread.

$$17.95

Misto

Prosciutto di parma, prosciutto cotto Granbiscotto, mortadella, soppressata, pancetta pecorino toscano, primosale with truffle.

$$23.95

Affettati

Prosciutto di parma, prosciutto cotto Granbiscotto, mortadella, soppressata, pancetta.

$$20.95

Formaggi Miele V

Burrata, pecorino toscano, gorgonzola, primosale with truffle, honey.

$$20.95

Della Casa V

Mixed greens, arugula, shaved parmigiano, cherry tomatoes, toasted almonds, and balsamic dressing.

$$14.95

Burrata V

Burrata cheese, baked eggplant, tomato, basil, garlic, and balsamic emulsion Add Prosciutto 6.00

$$17.95

Rucola Pere V

Arugula, pear slices, walnuts, shaved parmigiano, and pear dressing.

$$16.95

Finocchio Arancia V

Mixed greens, fennel, orange wedges, sesame seeds, and orange dressing.

$$16.95

Mediterranea V

Arugula, garbanzo beans, black olives, artichokes, onions, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and Mediterranean dressing.

$$17.95

Tagliatelle Bolognese

Our traditional meat ragu sauce.

$$23.95

Lasagna

Authentic Lasagna from EmiliaRomagna.

$$23.95

Tortellini Alla Crema Di Parmigiano

Meat parmigiano stuffing in cream of parmigiano.

$$23.95

Balanzoni Pasticciati

Meat ricotta stuffing in cream of parmigiano and meat ragu.

$$22.95

Tortelli Gamberoni Limone

Squid ink tortelli filled with a prawn, lemon zest, and zucchini.

$$26.95

Tortelloni Burro Salvia V

Filled with ricotta cream of spinach, in butter, and sage.

$$21.95

Ravioli Di Zucca V

Butternut Squash, Amaretto, Parmigiano Reggiano, Butter Sage.

$$22.95

Tagliatelle Ai Funghi Porcini V

Porcini mushroom, cream.

$$24.95

Gnocchi Ai Gorgonzola Noci V

Gorgonzola and walnuts.

$$22.95

Gnocchi Al Pesto V

Housemade pesto Genovese.

$$22.95

Gnocchi Alle Melanzane V

Zesty Tomato Sauce, Eggplant, Basil and Pecorino

$$22.95

Paccheri Salsiccia, Timo Salvia

Housemade sausage, thyme, sage, and cream.

$$20.95

Spaghetti Carbornara

Guanciale, egg yolk, and black pepper.

$$21.95

Spaghetti Alle Vongole

Clams, zesty white wine cherry tomato sauce, and parsley.

$$24.95

Rigatoni AllArrabbiata VG

Spicy arrabbiata sauce.

$$16.95

Risotto Zafferano Brasato

Arborio rice, saffron, and braised short ribs cooked in chianti.

$$33.95

Risotto Alla Pescatora

Shrimp, baby squid, clams, and baby octopus in red sauce.

$$29.95

Filetto

Beef filet topped with fondo bruno beef reduction with rainbow carrots, and roasted potatoes.

$$40.95

Salmone AllArancia

Atlantic salmon in an orange reduction, roasted potatoes, and sauteed spinach.

$$34.95

Cioppino

Salmon, octopus, shrimps, clams, mussels, catch of the day, and parsley in a tomato sauce.

$$34.95

Pollo Ai Porcini

Tender Chicken Thighs in white wine porcini mushroom sauce, roasted potatoes, sauteed spinach.

$$24.95

Margherita V

Tomato, mozzarella cheese, and basil.

$$14.95

Cotto Funghi

Tomato, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto cotto granbiscotto, and mushrooms.

$$16.95

Diavola

Tomato, mozzarella cheese, and soppressata salame.

$$15.95

Salsiccia Cipolla

Tomato, mozzarella cheese, sausage, and onion.

$$16.95

Rossa Con Verdure VG

Tomato and mix vegetables.

$$14.95

Crudo Rucola

Tomato, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto di Parma, arugula.

$$16.95

Amatriciana

Tomato, pecorino, pancetta, black pepper.

$$16.95

Calabrese

Tomato, mozzarella, Nduja Calabrian meat spread, bell peppers.

$$16.95

Cacio Pepe V White SauceNo Tomato

Pecorino, mozzarella, black pepper.

$$14.95

Pesto V White SauceNo Tomato

Pesto, Mozzarella, Sundried Tomato

$$16.95

Tartufata Con Funghi V White SauceNo Tomato

Mix Mushroom, Mozzarella, Truffle Oil.

$$17.95

Kids Pasta Al Fomraggio V

Fusilli mac cheese.

$$9.95

Cheese Pizza V

Tomato and mozzarella cheese.

$$13.45

Chicken Tenders Fries

Breaded fried chicken tenders, and fries.

$$12.95

Salmone Spinaci

Salmon filet, with sauteed spinach.

$$14.95

Kids Pasta Al Pomodoro V

Fusilli with Tomato sauce.

$$9.95

Kids Pizza Pepperoni

Kids Pepperoni pizza.

$$10.95

Dinner

Wine

Prosecco Brut Bisol Veneto

Brilliant yellow, floral, apple pear, dry.

$$9.00

Moscato Dasti, Ricossa. Piemonte

Sweet fresh light, exotic fruit.

$$11.00

Franciacorta, Brut, Contadi Castaldi, Lombardia

Dry, smooth, elegant, crisp.

$$65.00

White Rose Of Pinot Grigio, Attems Friuli

Peach petal pink, roses, aromatic.

$$15.00

Pinot Grigio Borgo Conventi Collio Friuli

Fragrant with notes of spring flower.

$$14.00

Chardonnay, Lenvoye Bourgogne France

Straw yellow, orange blossom, jasmine, white peach, citrus.

$$16.00

Falanghina, Gines, Campania

Vanilla, pear, citrus, baked apple, cinnamon.

$$13.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Buisse Loire Valley

Mouthwatering acidity, salinity, nectarine fruit.

$$12.00

Carricante, Etna Bianco, Graci Sicilia

Mineral tenison, citrus palate.

$$65.00

Albarino, Torres Rias Baixas Spain

Mouthwatering acidity, salinity, nectarine fruit.

$$52.00

Cabernet Austin Hope Paso Robles 1 Liter

Dark plum, Mack currants, light vanilla, baking spices.

$$18.00

Pinot Noir, Reserve Willamette Valley

Bright aridity, red cherries and mocha, hist of maple syrup.

$$15.00

Tempranillo, Ribera Del Duero 2019 Spain

Blueberries, roasted coffee, cocoa, baking spices.

$$65.00

Cabernet, Staus Leap, Artemis, 19 Napa

Black fog, black raspberry, chocolate, sage.

$$120.00

Cabernet, Justin, Paso Robles

Deep ruby purple, ripe black cherry, tobacco leaf, a hint of flowers.

$$59.00

Chateauneuf Du Pape 2020 France

75 Grenache, 25 Syrah, Bold Bed.

$$85.00

Boureaux Blend. Isosceles Paso Robles

Aromas of violet, iodine, sandalwood, blackberry, and leather.

$$125.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Antonutti, Friuli

Blackcurrant, black fruit, plum, cigar, vanilla.

$$14.00

Nebbiolo, Langhe Funsu Piemonte

Red cherry, rose petal, forest, and pine aromas.

$$15.00

Super Tuscan, Origo, Trambusti, Toscana

French oak, dark ruby red, slight garnet colored.

$$13.00

Sangiovese, Papesse, Emilia Romagna

Black truffle, Licorice, iron, red fruit, iron.

$$13.00

Chianti Classico, Querceto, Docg, Toscana

Mature fruit, chocolate, and vanilla.

$$12.00

Chianti Classico, Nozzole, Docg 19, Toscana

Violet, spices, and Mushroom.

$$52.00

Chianti Classico Riserva Antinori 20

Warm spice, French Oak, Violet, coffee bean.

$$95.00

Super Tuscan, Prezioso, Ravazzi Toscana

50 Merlot, 50 Sangiovese.

$$89.00

Super Tuscan, Bruciato, Antinori, Cab Merlot Syrah

Fullbodied, currants, blackberries, vanilla, sweet spices.

$$68.00

Super Tuscan, Cabreo, Il Borgo Toscana

Purple flower, dark berries, crushed mint, orange zest.

$$99.00

Brunello Di Montalcino, Gaja 17

Fullbodied, plum, leather, star anice.

$$210.00

Brunello Di Montalcino, Pian Delle Vigne 18

Ruby Red, Tobacco, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cardamom.

$$180.00

Tignanello, Antinori, Toscana 20

Oak, tobacco, chocolate, vanilla, black fruit.

$$199.00

Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Bolgheri 19

Lavender, fermented citrus, violet, aged 25 months in 13 new oak.

$$350.00

Montepulciano Dabruzzo, Villa Barcaroli

Intense ruby color, bold red fruits.

$$48.00

Rosso Di Montefalco, Milziade Antano, Umbria, 18

Red fruit, wild roses, blueberry, nutmeg.

$$60.00

Barbaresco Gudru Cotta, 17

Liquorice, red berry fruits, cinnamon, cloves, strawberry, violet, and cherry jam.

$$79.00

Barolo, Fogliati, Piemonte, 19

Red fruit, floral, herbal, oak.

$$148.00

Barolo, La Serra, Villa, Piemonte 13

Intense red colors, sweet spices, dried flowers, leather, and undergrowth.

$$120.00

Nerello Mascalese, Graci, Etna Rosso 20

Garnet red color, rose petals, red fruit, spicy notes.

$$75.00

Aglianico, Favati, Campi Taurasini 15

Fragrant perfumes of maraschino cherry, and nutmeg with medium soft tannin.

$$78.00

Amarone, Rubinelli Vajol, 15

Ripe red fruits, blueberry, orange rind, flowers, herbs, tobacco, dark chocolate.

$$115.00

Barbera Wasti Emilio Vada 21 Piemonte

Medium body, moderate acidity with soft tannin.

$$60.00

Nero Davola, Feudo Luparello, Sicilia

Dark inky color, licorice, spice, blackberry fruit.

$$44.00

Single Hop Ipa, Carlsbad Brewing Co

Tropical West Coast IPA. Pineapple and citrus notes.

$$7.00

Dark Lager, Carlsbad Brewing Co

Approachable, soft mall backbone with delicate Noble hop.

$$7.00

Pilsner, Carlsbad Brewing Co

Light body, smooth touch of mail hop aroma.

$$7.00

Dolomiti, Italian Lager, Italia

Light color, bold, tangy orange, crisp refreshing.

$$7.00

Beer

Italian Independence Day

Souffle

This will be how we end the night.