Bencotto Menu
FORMAGGI
AGED PARMIGIANO
24 months and 40 months with balsamic glaze, caramelized figs
US$18.00
SM CHEESE PLATTER
selection of imported cheeses served with candied fruit & figs
US$20.00
LG CHEESE PLATTER
selection of imported cheeses served with candied fruit & figs
US$28.00
BURRATA
fresh burrata cheese served with yellow beetroot salad, basil dressing
US$20.00
CAPRESE
fresh mozzarella, tomato & basil salad
US$18.00
SALUMI
SM PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA
18 months aged parma prosciutto
US$18.00
LG PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA
18 months aged parma prosciutto
US$24.00
SALUMI SMALL
US$20.00
SALUMI LARGE
US$28.00
SALUMI E FORMAGGI
assortment of artisanal meats and imported cheeses served with homemade bread and gnocco fritto
US$38.00
BOCCONI
PANE
homemade bread, EVOO & balsamic dip
US$4.00
GNOCCO FRITTO
lightly fried puffed bread dough
US$6.00
RISO FRITTO
fried parmigiano risotto balls, bolognese meat sauce dip
US$18.00
FIORI DI ZUCCA
lightly fried zucchine blossoms stuffed with smoked mozzarella, parmesan sauce dip
US$19.00
CALAMARI FRITTI
lightly fried calamari rings and tentacles served with lemon garlic aioli & marinara sauce
US$19.00
POLIPO AL FORNO
octopus tentacles oven baked until tender, cream of burrata, arugola
US$23.00
MELANZANE
eggplant, mozzarella, parmigiano, tomato sauce, basil
US$18.00
POLPETTE
baked, lightly breaded beef meatballs served with spicy tomato sauce dip
US$18.00
INSALATE
INSALATA CESARE
lettuce, croutons, raspadura flakes, caesar dressing
US$18.00
INSALATA SALMONE
spinach, grilled salmon, olives, toasted pinenuts, lemon-garlic dressing:
US$24.00
INSALATA MISTA
seasonal greens, tomatoes, pickled red onion, almonds, cranberries, lemon vinaigrette
US$14.00
SIDE VEGGIES
sauteed spinach, roasted potatoes, or sauteed mixed vegetables
US$9.00
ZUPPE
VELLUTATA DI VERDURE
velvety soup of seasonal vegetables, raspadura cheese flakes, croutons
US$14.00
LOBSTER BISQUE
tuscan bean soup, homemade pasta
US$19.00
CARNE E PESCE
BRASATO
short prime rib braised in red wine & herbs, served with parmesan polenta
US$38.00
OSSOBUCO
veal shank stewed with carrots, celery, onions and green peas, served with saffron risotto cake
US$38.00
STINCO DI AGNELLO
lamb shank braised in red wine and herbs, served with roasted potatoes
US$38.00
POLLO ALLA PIZZAIOLA
lightly fried breaded chicken breast, mozzarella, tomato sauce, served with mashed potatoes
US$30.00
CIOPPINO
seafood soup with cod, salmon, calamari, shrimp in light spicy sauce with bread croutons
US$36.00
SALMONE MEDITERRANEO
sauteed salmon, white wine, lemon, olives, cherry tomatoes, roasted potatoes
US$36.00
PASTA YOUR WAY
GF GNOCCHI
$
GF PENNE
$
GNOCCHI
$
GNOCCHI BRASATO
$
PENNE
$
SPAGHETTI
$
TAGLIATELLE
$
TORTELLI
$
KIDS PASTA
$
DAL FORNO
LASAGNA ALLA BOLOGNESE
traditional meat and besciamella sauce
US$26.00
SPECIALITA'
TAGLIATELLE NERE
hand cut black squid-ink fettuccine in a mildly spicy pink sauce with shrimp
US$28.00
RAVIOLI AL GRANCHIO
handmade half moon shaped ravioli filled with crab meat, in lobster bisque sauce
US$28.00
GNOCCHI NERI
homemade black squid-ink potato dumplings in shrimp bisque sauce with chopped shrimp
US$28.00
TAGLIATELLE LAMB
hand cut fettuccine in Bencotto’s signature lamb meat sauce
US$29.00
RAVIOLI AL TARTUFO
handmade squared shaped ravioli filled with ricotta, porcini and black truffle in a white truffle cream sauce
US$28.00
TORTELLI DI ZUCCA
handmade tortelli filled with butternut squash, parmigiano and amaretti, served in butter & sage cream sauce, topped with crunchy bacon
US$25.00
IL DOLCE
TIRAMISU
mascarpone cheese, ladyfinger parfait
US$12.00
TORTA CAPRESE
talian soft flourless chocolate almond cake, creme anglaise
US$12.00
CAKE FEE
US$25.00
LINE+FIRE
FIRE
US$0.00
SIDES
SIDE BROCCOLI
US$9.00
SIDE MUSHROOMS
US$6.00
SIDE MASHED POT
US$9.00
SIDE POTATOES ROASTED
US$9.00
SIDE SPINACH
US$9.00
SIDE VEGGIES
US$9.00
SIDE RISOTTO
US$9.00
ADD-ONS
ADD ANCHOVIES
US$4.00
ADD BACON
US$7.00
ADD CHICKEN
US$7.00
ADD MEATBALLS
US$8.00
ADD MUSHROOMS
US$5.00
ADD SALMON
US$12.00
ADD SAUSAGE
US$7.00
ADD SHRIMP
US$8.00
ADD SPINACH
US$5.00
ADD TOMATOES
US$4.00
ADD VEGGIES
US$6.00
ADD OLIVES
US$4.00
SIDE SAUCES
SIDE ARRABBIATA SAUCE
US$3.00
SIDE BENCOTTO SAUCE
US$3.00
SIDE BOLOGNESE
US$3.00
SIDE BUTTER
US$0.00
SIDE FORMAGGI
US$3.00
SIDE MARINARA
US$3.00
SIDE PESTO SAUCE
US$3.00
Nestled in the heart of San Diego, Bencotto Menu offers a delightful selection of authentic Italian dishes that are sure to please every palate. From perfectly crafted pastas to mouthwatering risottos, each dish is made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. With a modern twist on traditional recipes, Bencotto takes you on a culinary journey straight to Italy, right from the comfort of their welcoming dining space. Whether you're in the mood for a classic bowl of spaghetti or an adventurous take on Italian cuisine, the menu has something to satisfy every craving. Don't forget to pair your meal with one of their expertly chosen wines, making every visit a truly memorable experience.