Best Casino Restaurant in San Diego
Enjoy nothing but the best at Barona’s Italian Cucina, voted as best casino restaurant in San Diego, since 2014! Featuring traditional Italian dishes made from scratch, and prepared in an open kitchen, this Barona restaurant provides nothing but outstanding food for its guests. Menu items include stone hearth pizzas and calzone, delicious pasta dishes, smoked prime beef short ribs, and much more!
In addition to the amazing food, Italian Cucina at Barona has an extensive wine and beverage menu to accompany any dish of your choosing. You can find this venue located down the escalator across from the Food Court. Dinner attire is preferred.
Must be 18 years or older to dine.
Reservations are available to our Diamond, Sapphire, and Platinum members only. Please call 619-328-3125.
Hours of Operation:
Thursday-Sunday, 5pm – 10pm
| Garlic Shrimp Head-On Shrimp, Butter, Parsley | $15 |
| Baked Tomino Cheese Wrapped in Ham Arugula Salad, Tomato Confit, Crostini | $11 |
| Crispy Fried Calamari Pesto Aioli, Spicy Marinara | $15 |
| Classic Caesar Salad | $11 |
| Italian Grilled Steak and Cheese Fontina Cheese, Caramelized Onion, Sauteed Peppers, Pesto Mayo, Ciabatta Bread, Side of Marinara | $13 |
| Seared Lamb Chops (3) Pistachio Salsa Verde | $17 |
| Black Mussels and Clams Herb Butter, Garlic, Pinot Grigio, Crostini | $19 |
| Ahi Tuna Carpaccio Olive Tapenade, Basil, Watercress, Lemon | $14 |
| COMPOSED PASTA ENTREES INCLUDE CAESER SALAD OR CUCINA HOUSE SALAD GLUTEN FREE AND WHOLE WHEAT ROTINI PASTA AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST | |
| Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken Broccolini | $20 |
| Pasta Bolognese Choice of Pasta, House-Made Meat Sauce | $20 |
| Shrimp Nduja Squid Ink Linguini, Basil, Cherry Tomatoes, Peroni Beer Broth | $26 |
| Beef Meatballs House-Made Beef or Pork Meatballs, Tomato Sauce, Choice of Pasta | $20 |
| Baked Penne Pasta Creamy Vodka Tomato Sauce, Italian Sausage, Parmesan | $22 |
| Seafood Tagliatelle Pasta Fish, Shrimp, Clams, Scallops, Lobster, Mussels, Tomato, Garlic, Calm Broth | $35 |
| Scallop Fettuccine Roasted Bell Pepper Sauce | $27 |
| Choice of Pasta and Sauce | |
| Pasta: | $15 (Side of Pasta with Sauce) $11 |
| Penne Fettucine Rigatoni Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli | Spaghetti Angel Hair Gluten-free Fusilli |
| Sauce: | |
| Alfredo Marinara Creamy Tomato | |
| Entrées include Caesar Salad or Cucina House Salad | |
| 8oz Filet Mignon Garlic-Parmesan Fries, Garlic Butter | $38 |
| 14 oz. Beef Ribeye Green Tomato Salad, Radish, Red Onion, Herb Vinaigrette | $42 |
| Classic Lasagna Italian Sausage, Ricotta, Mozzarella Cheese, Alfredo Sauce Finish | $21 |
| Chicken Parmigiana Italian Breaded Chicken Breast, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Broccolini, Spaghetti Pasta | $24 |
| Braised Beef Short Ribs Wood-Grilled Mushrooms, Pappardelle Pasta, Parmesan | $32 |
| Salmon Florentine Cheese Tortellini, Roasted Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Spinach, Garlic Cream | $29 |
| Choice of Up To Three Toppings on Your Own 10" Pizza Additional Toppings: $1 | $16 | |
| Pepperoni | Fresh Mozzarella | |
| Sausage | Parmesan | |
| Black Olives | Fresh Tomato | |
| Roasted Red Pepper | Gorgonzola | |
| Ham | Pesto Chicken | |
| Prosciutto | Jalapeño | |
| Sirloin Steak | Onions | |
| Bacon | Pepperoncini | |
| Pineapple | Mushrooms | |
| Truffle Oil | ||
| Cannoli Duo Orange-Ricotta and Pistachio Mousse | $8 |
| Torta di Cioccolato Six-Layer Chocolate Cake | $8 |
| Tiramisu Pick Me Up | $8 |
| Cappuccino and Cookies Served with Two Italian Butter Cookies and a Biscotti | $7 |
| Creme Brulee Berries | $9 |
| New York Cheesecake Raspberry Sauce, Berries | $9 |
| Limoncello Gelato Waffle Cone, Berries | $8 |
| Gelato Scoop of Gelato Flavor of the Day | $4 |
| Italian Specialty Coffees All coffee is served with a single house-made biscotti | |
| Espresso | $4 |
| Cappuccino Espresso, steamed milk, whipped cream | $5 |
| Latte Espresso with hot milk | $5 |
| Machiato Espresso, steamed milk foam | $4 |
| Americano A long espresso | $4 |
| Caffe Mocha Espresso, milk, chocolate, whipped cream | $5 |
| Caffe con Panna Espresso, whipped cream | $4 |
| Caffe Corretto With your choice of liquor: | $9 |
| - Amaretto - Tuaca - Galliano - Sambuca - Grappa - Frangelico | |
| 2023 CK Mondavi (California) | $7 Glass / $22 Bottle |
| 2023 Kendall Jackson, Santa Maria (California) | $7 Glass / $22 Bottle |
| 2022 Groth, Napa Valley (California) | $12 Glass / $45 Bottle |
| 2022 Nobilo Icon Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough (New Zealand) | $9 Glass / $32 Bottle |
| 2023 Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Riesling (Germany) | $9 Glass / $32 Bottle |
| 2023 Alois Lageder Terra Alpina, Pinot Grigio (Italy) | $8 Glass / $28 Bottle |
| 2022 Buehler White Zinfandel (California) | $8 Glass / $28 Bottle |
| 2023 Attems Pinot Grigio (Italy) | $9 Glass / $32 Bottle |
| NV Chamdeville Champagne (France) | $8 Glass / $28 Bottle |
| NV Rotari Brut Sparkling Wine (Italy) | $9 Glass / $35 Bottle |
| 2023 Saracco, Moscato D'Asti (Half Bottle) (Italy) | $16 Half Bottle |
| 2019 Tinto Negro Malbec, Limestone Block (Argentina) | $8 Glass / $28 Bottle |
| NV Banfi, Rosa Regale Sparkling (One Quarter Bottle) (Italy) | $16 One Quarter Bottle |
| NV Castello Del Poggio Sweet Red (Italy) | $6 Glass / $20 Bottle |
| 2022 J. Lohr Vineyard, Paso Robles Cabernet (California) | $10 Glass / $35 Bottle |
| 2022 Justin, Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | $11 Glass / $39 Bottle |
| 2022 CK Mondavi (California) | $7 Glass / $22 Bottle |
| Ferrari Carano, Alexander Valley Cabernet (California) | $15 Glass / $60 Bottle |
| 2023 CK Mondavi (California) | $7 Glass / $22 Bottle |
| 2021 Bliss, Mendocino (California) | $8 Glass / $30 Bottle |
| 2017 Clos la Chance, Central Coast (California) | $8 Glass / $30 Bottle |
| 2022 Phelps Freestone, Sonoma (California) | $13 Glass / $55 Bottle |
| 2022 Kendall Jackson, Anderson Valley (California) | $11 Glass / $42 Bottle |
| 2015 J Vineyards, Russian River (Oregon) | $10 Glass / $42 Bottle |
| 2022 Ruffino Aziano, Chianti Classico (Tuscany) | $12 Glass / $42 Bottle |
| 2019 Col D'Orcia, Rosso di Montalcino (Tuscany) | $10 Glass / $35 Bottle |
| 2023 Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico (Tuscany) | $7 Glass / $22 Bottle |
| 2016 Decoy by Duckhorn (California) | $8 Glass / $30 Bottle |
- A 20% gratuity will be added to parties of seven or more.
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