Solare Ristorante Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Solare Ristorante, a culinary gem nestled in the scenic Liberty Station of San Diego. Our menu celebrates authentic Italian cuisine, showcasing dishes crafted from the finest ingredients. A must-try is our Pollo Al Marsala, featuring free-range chicken sautéed with savory cremini and porcini mushrooms in a rich marsala wine sauce, or indulge in the Costolette Di Agnello, Tuscan-style lamb chops that promise to tantalize your taste buds.
Complement your meal with our side of Pici Pasta or grilled vegetables for a complete experience. Sip on our signature cocktails like the Tommy's Negroni or Skinny Margarita, served in a chic bottle for sharing.
At Solare, we ensure every dining experience is memorable, combining exquisite food with a warm, inviting atmosphere and attentive service. Join us and discover why our guests rave about their time spent here!
Solare LIVE! Kits
Solare Tiramisu Kit For 8
This is the Solare LIVE! Tiramisu Kit that you order to make Tiramisu with Chef Filippo Piccini. This makes Tiramisu for 8 persons.
Italian Spritz Kit For 4
This is the Solare LIVE! Italian Spritz Cocktail Kit that you order to make Tiramisu with Petra Belliti. This Kit makes 4 Spritz Cocktails.
Eggplant Vellutata
A Cup (8oz) Heirloom eggplant soup, with onion, tomato, bell pepper, a little garlic and EVOO. Blended to creamy consistency
Solare's Marinara
A Family Style Portion (32oz) of Solare's slow cooked secret sauce, tomato based Marinara Sauce.
Zuppa Ceci
A Cup (8 oz) Tuscan Classic: rosemary scented heirloom garbanzo bean soup infused with an Italian soffritto
16 Oz Zuppa Di Zucca
Solare's Famous organic Butternut Squash Soup... infused with just a hint of white chocolate and Solare love.
32 Oz Zuppa Di Zucca
Solare's Brodo
A Cup (8 oz) Solare's Brodo (Italian for broth) is clarified slow-cooked beef bone broth - pure delicious healthy bone broth
Solare's Minestrone
A Cup (8 oz) Solare's wholesome and Hearty Minestrone soup is a a deliciously filling meal or starter any day of the year! A delightful combination of Lentils, potato, leek, carrot, beans, peas and more.
1 Quart Solare Delicate Sicilian Meatball Soup
The Most Incredible Soup! The latest creation from Maria. She was born and raised in Sicily and makes magic happen with amazing food - especially sauces, soups, parmigiana, and lasagna. This is: Zuppa di Polpettine --- A truly delicious Italian soup loaded with delicate Sicilian meatballs, egg, Parmigiano, and packed with seasonal vegetables. You get a full quart!
Soups and Broths
Main Course
Pollo Al Marsala
Our Chicken Marsala - the sauce is incredible!! Free Range chicken scaloppini, sauteed with cremini and porcini mushrooms and marsala wine, served with sauteed vegetables
Salmone All’Arancia Ed Erbette
The best salmon! Van Isle Marina king salmon with orange citronette, thyme, rosemary, parsley, and served with seasonal roasted vegetables
Melanzana Tataki
Eggplant "Filet Core" cooked tataki style with a side casserole dish of roasted three-tomato medley Vegan
Ossobuco Di Maiale
Slow braised 16oz pork osso buco on a bed of Milanese saffron risotto served with balsamico cremini mushrooms and almond/citrus gremolada
La Parmigiana
Maria’s special eggplant parmigiana with mozzarella and caciocavello Italian cheeses
Tagliata
Angus Beef Rib Eye 21 day dry aged grilled to order and served "tagliata" (sliced) style with spinach, cherry tomatoes and fingerling potatoes
Costolette Di Agnello
Tuscan-style lamb chops by Chef Filippo. In Italian the word scottadito means burned fingers. This dish is named scottadito because the lamb chops are so delicious that you can’t resist eating them sizzling hot, straight from the grill and burning your fingers.
Lasagna All'Agnello
Colomba Di Pasqua
Cioppino
Pizza Colazione - Breakfast Pizza
Carbonara
Risotto E Asparagi
Minestrone Di Primavera
Pesce Opah Alla Siciliana
Easter Specials
Wine and No Alch drinks
Baladin Cedrata (Lemonade)
The Best Lemonade. Organic Lemonade that is accented by the fragrance of aromatic citron, a citrus that does not bear juice, only an amazing smelling zest. (Non-alcoholic)
Best Bay Non Alcoholic Beer Kolsch
Pecol Sauvignon Blanc 750ml White Wine
Must be 21 to order
2 Bottle Wine Bundle (Sauvignon BlancMontepulciano)
Two bottles of great italian wine Must be 21 to order
Montepulciano Barcaroli 750ml Red Wine
Must be 21 to order
Pellegrino Sparkling Water
750 ml Pellegrino sparkling water, glass bottle
1 Liter Solar Rain Flat Water
1 L locally produced flat water. Really tasty stuff
Cioppino A La Carte
Scallops and Seafood Cioppino --- A classic of Italian cuisine: seafood stew with scallops, mussels, shrimp, rockfish, calamari and more ... seasoned with a touch of tomato, parsley, garlic, and white wine - served with fresh toasted garlic scented Tuscan bread
Solare Weekend Dinner #2
This Weekend Menu option has the Roasted Lamb Shank with Polenta. Please call Solare at 619-270-9670 to let us know the options you'd like once you place this order.
Solare Weekend Dinner #1
This Weekend Menu option has our home-made Gnocchi with Gorgonzola and Walnuts or Pappardelle and Pure Pork Bolognese and Porcini Mushrooms. Please call Solare at 619-270-9670 to let us know the options you'd like once you place this order.
Solare Weekend Dinner
Popular Drinks
Cocktail Serves 2: Tommy's Negroni
We serve it in a cool glass bottle! Gin, Punt e Mes Sweet Vermouth, Campari. Add ice. and a lemon or orange wedge/peel 2 servings
Cocktail Serves 2: Skinny Margarita
We serve it in a cool glass bottle! Blanco Tequila, Citrus, Simple syrup, Lime Bitters, pinch of salt. Add Ice! 2 servings
Bruschetta Alla Mano
House Foccaccia, toasted Fig, Almond and black olive tapenade Bell Pepper Conserva Sicilian Caponata
Formaggi Misti
Chef’s selection of Italian imported cheeses.
Classic Caesar
Romaine hearts, classic dressing, parmigiano reggiano cheese, and croutons
Insalata Pere E Gorgonzola
Organic mixed greens, Bartlett pears, gorgonzola crumbles, balsamic vinaigrette, and caramelized walnuts
Solare’s Pane Artigianale
House-made freshly baked loaf of golden Italian bread made with Italian 00 flour, fresh yeast, and Maldon salt and served with EVOO
Portofino
Seared yellowfin tuna, lettuce heart, green beans, caper berries, free range organic boiled egg, and purple potatoes.
Italian Charcuterie - Affettati Misti
Chef’s selection of artisan charcuterie and salumi Mostarda di frutta and charred bread (Option to add cheese)
Antipasti & Insalate
Desserts
Solare Tiramisu
Solare's home-made Tiramisu! Mascarpone cheese – Lavazza espresso – lady finger
Italian Ricotta Cheesecake
Executive Chef Denice’s home-made Italian ricotta cheesecake with a lemon-mint macerated starwberries
Mousse Al Cioccolato E Caramello
Chocolate mousse and caramel mousse flourless cocoa nibs cake (gluten free)
Panna Cotta All’Arancia E Cioccolato
Locally grown orange infused panna cotta served with orange peel sauce and chocolate ganache
Ciabatta Con La Meatball Siciliana
Sicilian style grilled meatball burger made in-house using veal and beef served on ciabatta bread with pickled red onion.
Pollo Alla Pantesca
Jidori chicken breast, sauteed with cherry tomatoes, capers, and olives.
Panino Al Roast Beef
House made focaccia bread, angus rib eye roasted and thinly sliced, whole grain mustard, shaved parmigiano reggiano and wild arugula.
Lasagna Tradizionale
House made lasagna baked and crispy, slow braised Bolognese sauce, Grana Padano fondue, a red wine reduction
Classic Pappardelle Bolognese
Special Solare Bolognese ragu sauce with a house-made pappardelle pasta the ragu is a blend of beef, pork, juniper berries, bay leaves, and tomato
Salmone Capperi E Limone
Salmon filet sauteed with lemon preserves, capers, and chardonnay wine.
Ravioli Ricotta E Spinaci
Hand Crafted Ravioli, Filled with spinach and ricotta. Butter and sage sauce. Shave Grana Padano. Decadent
Fettuccine Con Gamberi
House made Fettuccine Pasta, wild Baja shrimp, Mascarpone and saffron sauce, served with zucchini. and sliced almonds
Gnocchi Gorgonzola E Noci
House-made gnocchi sauteed with gorgonzola and walnuts, served with arugula.
Pizza Pere & Gorgonzola
Mozzarella Fior d'Agerola, Bartlett Pears, Gorgonzola Cheese
Pizza Margherita
Mozzarella Fior d'Agerola, San Marzano sauce, Basil
Ravioli Di Ricotta Al Burro Fuso
House-made ravioli filled with ricotta and spinach, sauteed with butter and sage.
Pizza Pepperoni Classic
Mozzarella Fior d'Agerola, Pepperoni, San Marzano sauce
Fettuccine Ai Frutti Di Mare
House-made fettuccine sauteed with shrimp, calamari, mussels, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and white wine.
Pizza Salsiccia
Mozzarella Fior d'Agerola, Fennel Seed Sausage, Roasted Bell Peppers, San Marzano sauce
Pizza Cotto E Funghi
Mozzarella Fior d'Agerola, Italian Ham, Portobellini Mushrooms, San Marzano sauce
Risotto Tartufo E Capesante
Wild scallops, Vialone Nano rice, butter, Grana Padano, foraged Italian black summer truffles - A Solare Signature Dish!
Pizza Verdure
Roasted Local Vegetables, Vegan Pesto, San Marzano sauce
Pesce Alla Griglia
Grilled local daily catch served warm lentils, sauteed artichokes, and sliced almonds.