Spasso Menu

769 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070, United States
$$$ Italian restaurant
(461 Reviews)
Price Range $30–50

Introducing the Menu at Spasso

Located in the heart of San Carlos, Spasso brings a taste of Italy to its vibrant community. The menu boasts a delightful array of soups and salads, including the refreshing Mista Salad and the unique Arugula Pear Salad, perfect for a light yet flavorful start. Transitioning to lunch sandwiches, diners can indulge in the savory Skirt Steak or the crispy Eggplant Parmesan, both showcasing Spasso’s commitment to quality ingredients.

For a heartier experience, the lunch entrées dazzle with options like the Grilled Lamb Tenderloin and the indulgent Chicken Breast with Pancetta—each dish artfully presented and bursting with flavor. Patrons can expect warm service, a cozy atmosphere, and an enticing selection that caters to various palates. Spasso invites you to savor authentic Italian cuisine, making every meal a memorable occasion.

Lunch Starters

  • Mushroom Truffle Bruschetta

    Wild mushroom, parmigiana, light cream & truffle oil.

    US$16.00
  • Bruschetta

    Fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil and Grana cheese.

    US$13.00
  • Prime Rib Spring Rolls

    Hand rolled stuffed with roasted prime rib, caramelized onion, provolone cheese, with creamy horseradish and sriracha ketchup.

    US$16.00
  • Skirt Steak Satay

    With sautéed spinach and onion rings.

    US$18.00
  • Beef Carpaccio

    Thinly sliced filet mignon, topped with capers, red onions, arugula, Parmigiano- Reggiano and whole grain mustard

    US$18.00
  • Fried Calamari

    Fried green beans and artichokes served with chipotle aioli and lemon caper aioli

    US$18.00
  • Grilled Prawns Wrapped With Pancetta

    Arugula, tomato, capers and white beans with lemon basil oil and garlic white wine sauce.

    US$16.00
  • Crab Cakes

    Served over mix greens and sesame soy aioli.

    US$20.00
  • Clams and Mussels

    With garlic, white wine and tomato sauce.

    US$18.00
  • Burrata

    Sun dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, basil & balsamic.

    US$16.00

Lunch Soups & Salads

  • Mista Salad

    Mixed greens, sweet red onions, cherry tomato, blue cheese, candied walnuts with balsamic vinaigrette.

    US$11.00
  • Caesar Salad

    Romaine hearts, garlic croutons, classic Caesar dressing topped with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano.

    US$13.00
  • Arugula Pear Salad

    Red wine poached pear, jicama, toasted pecans, blue cheese and white balsamic vinaigrette.

    US$13.00
  • Warm Napa Cabbage Salad

    Crispy pepper bacon, mushrooms, blue cheese, warm red wine vinaigrette.

    US$14.00
  • Caprichosa Salad

    Warm spinach, Yukon potatoes, bacon, mushrooms, red bell pepper, onion rings with balsamic vinaigrette.

    US$18.00
  • Salmon Nicoise Salad

    Butter lettuce, green beans, red onion, hard boiled eggs, cherry tomato, olives, fried capers in homemade thousand island dressing.

    US$23.00
  • Chef's Daily Soup

    Cup $5.00 | Bowl $8.00

    US$5.00
  • Salad and Soup Combo

    Salad choice of: Caesar, Mista, Arugula, or Napa Cabbage, with a Bowl of Soup

    US$16.00

Lunch Sandwiches

  • Skirt Steak Sandwich

    With chipotle aioli, tomatoes, homemade fried onion rings

    US$23.00
  • Crab Cake Sandwich

    Blackened filet of salmon, tomato, lettuce, bacon and chipotle aioli

    US$22.00
  • Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich

    Red onion, lettuce, basil pesto aioli, tomatoes, Jack cheese

    US$20.00
  • Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich

    Crispy eggplant rounds, Monterey Jack cheese, fresh basil with pesto aioli.

    US$19.00
  • French Dip Sandwich

    Sliced Angus Prime Rib steak, jack cheese, horseradish aioli and au jus

    US$26.00

Lunch Pastas

  • Black Pepper Fettuccini

    Fresh homemade pasta, sautéed rock shrimp, bay scallops, sundried tomatoes and light roasted garlic cream sauce

    US$28.00
  • Seafood Linguini

    Pan seared prawns, scallops, mussels, rock shrimp., manila clams, fresh seasonal fish, and spicy marinara sauce

    US$30.00
  • Saffron Pappardelle

    Prawns, tomatoes, arugula, shrimp bisque sauce.

    US$28.00
  • Veal Cannelloni

    Prawns, tomatoes, arugula, shrimp bisque sauce

    US$28.00
  • Penne with Chicken

    Chicken breast sautéed with sundried tomatoes, sweet corn in marinara, basil pesto and cream.

    US$24.00
  • Spasso Chicken Bolognese

    Homemade spinach fettuccine pasta with ground chicken Bolognese sauce

    US$24.00
  • Capellini

    Angel hair pasta, fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil.

    US$20.00
  • Pesto Gnocchi

    Homemade potato dumplings with homemade pesto cream sauce and fresh tomatoes.

    US$23.00
  • Wild Mushroom Ravioli

    Fresh homemade ravioli, tomatoes, wild mushrooms, fresh baby arugula, light roasted garlic cream sauce

    US$24.00
  • Spaghetti Bolognese

    Prepared with traditional meat sauce with spaghetti pasta

    US$22.00
  • Sausage Rigatoni

    Andouille sausage, sweet bell pepper, red onion in light tomato cream sauce

    US$24.00
  • Wild Mushroom Risotto

    Sautéed wild mushrooms topped with white truffle oil

    US$23.00

Lunch Entrees

  • Grilled Lamb Tenderloin

    Served with balsamic reduction, spaghetti pasta and marinara sauce

    US$42.00
  • Chicken Breast with Pancetta

    Stuffed with mushrooms, spinach, mozzarella cheese, served over garlic mashed potato vegetables; and Marsala wine reduction.

    US$30.00
  • Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan

    Served with Spaghetti marinara

    US$28.00
  • Walnut Crusted Pork Chop

    Roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed spinach, and dry cherry port wine reduction.

    US$33.00
  • Veal Piccata

    Garlic mash potatoes, sautéed spinach, capers and garlic white wine sauce.

    US$34.00
  • Marinated Teriyaki Skirt Steak

    With garlic mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables topped with onion rings.

    US$46.00
  • Filet Mignon

    Garlic Mashed potatoes, broccoli rabe, and gorgonzola compound butter with red

    US$48.00
  • Eggplant Parmesan
    US$24.00
  • Grilled Salmon

    Yukon gold potato hash, sautéed spinach and topped with lemon caper aioli.

    US$30.00