Now Open! Encinitas
Isola has arrived home along S. Coast Hwy 101, and we couldn't be more honored to join this incredible community. Named after Chef Massimo's grandmother, every dish we make carries her spirit — the kind of cooking born in a real Italian kitchen, passed down with love, and meant to bring people together around the table.
Encinitas, la nonna would have loved you. We can't wait to feed you. 🍕🔥
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Tuesday: 4 PM – 9 PM
Wednesday: 4 PM – 9 PM
Thursday: 11 AM – 9 PM
Friday & Saturday: 11 AM – 10 PM
Sunday: 11 AM – 9 PM
ADDRESS
569 S Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024
PHONE
760 704 8169
Encinitas Dinner Menu
(subject to change)
ANTIPASTI
From Our Wood-Fired Oven
focaccia al forno
wood-fired baked to order rosemary thin focaccia, olive oil, balsamic
carpaccio di tonno
thinly sliced tuna carpaccio, pickled red onions, shaved fennel, aioli, capers
prosciuto di parma
months-aged prosciutto, gnocco fritto, goat cheese/mascarpone
pulpo
grilled octopus, kalamata olives, red potatoes, celery, lemon, salsa verde
bresaola carpaccio
thinly sliced cured beef bresaola, arugula, shaved mushrooms, parmigiano, lemon and capers
burrata mozzarella
creamy burrata, heirloom tomatoes, basil oil pesto
frittura mista di pesce
lightly fried calamari, shrimp, fresno peppers, zucchini, garlic aioli
arancini
saffron risotto, filled with cheese, parmigiano, tomato sauce
cavolfiori al forno
wood-fired cauliflower, crispy capers, anchovy & garlic bagna-cauda dressing
BRUSCHETTA
On House-Made Focaccia
pomodoro fresco
vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, garlic
burrata e carciofini
vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh burrata, artichokes, lemon aioli, capers, prosciutto, basil
LOCAL + SUSTAINABLE
insalata mista GF V
baby greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette
arugula e parma GF V
arugula, parmigiano reggiano, shaved crimini mushrooms, lemon dressing
PASTA
spaghetti al pomodoro
cherry tomatoes, tomato sauce, white wine, garlic, fresh basil
rigatoni al ragú
slowly braised bolognese,
parmigiano gnocchi
potato gnocchi, choose you sauce: pesto, tomato sauce, or parmigiano & sage
spaghetti al nero di seppia
squid ink pasta, shrimp, cherry tomatoes, saffron, garlic, lemon bread crumb, chile
pappardelle
hand-cut egg yolk pasta, spinach, mushrooms, parmigiano, touch of cream
cacio e pepe
spaghetti pasta, parmigiano, pecorino, cracked black pepper
SECONDI PIATTI
local sea bass
pan-roasted, cherry tomatoes, capers, white wine, garlic, red potatoes, spinach, fresh herbs
salmoriglio tagliata di manzo
grilled flat iron steak, broccoli rapini, truffle sea-salt french fries, aged balsamic reduction
porchetta
slow-roasted pork roast with garlic, fresh herbs, fennel, served with broccoli rapini, cannellini beans, and mushroom sauce
PIZZA
Fresh Mozzarella + Doppio Zero Flour
margherita
mozzarella fior di latte, tomato sauce, basil
margherita DOP
mozzarella di bufala DOP, tomato sauce, basil
salamino piccante
spicy salame, mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil, parmigiano
prosciutto e arugula
parma prosciutto, mozzarella, panna, arugula, truffle oil, parmigiano
burrata e pomodorini
burrata cheese, sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh oregano, basil
asparagi e brie
asparagus, brie cheese, mozzarella, basil, truffle honey
SIDES
citrus marinated castelvetrano olives
farinata
crispy garbanzo beans “french fries” truffle aioli
fresh burrata
burrata cheese, focaccia, extra virgin olive oil, chile calabrese
broccoli rapini
sauteed with olive oil, chile, garlic chips
patatine
truffle french fries, sea-salt
DESSERT
tiramisu
lady fingers, mascarpone, coffee, cocoa
budino al cioccolato
belgian chocolate budino, sea-salt, caramel, whipped cream, almond crumble cookie
pesca cotta al vino
white wine poached peach, vanilla gelato, walnut sbrisolona cookie, wine reduction
panna cotta
buttermilk panna cotta, strawberry sauce, fresh berries
COCKTAILS
negroni
gin, campari, sweet vermouth boulevardier bourbon, campari, sweet vermouth
aperol spritz
aperol, prosecco, soda water
margarita
tequila, fresh lime, blue agave nectar
margarita mezcal
mezcal, cointreau, fresh lime, fevertree pink grapefruit, blue agave nectar
espresso martini
vodka, espresso coffee, mr black coffee liqueur
moscow mule
vodka, fresh lime, fevertree ginger beer, fresh mint
bicicletta
campari, white wine, soda water
sangue
mezcal, luxardo sangue morlacco, grand marnier, grapefruit bitter, fresh lime
whiskey sour
bourbon, fresh lemon, simple syrup, egg white
bellini sunset
vodka, peach puree, prosecco, fresh mint