Buon Appetito Restaurant

San Diego, CA

Buon Appetito Restaurant has great potential options for vegans, with dishes like Vegan and Gluten-Free Ravioli and Polenta alla Boscaiola. They also accommodate vegans!

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Vegan and Gluten-Free Ravioli

Contains basil, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and gluten-free ravioli noodles. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Penne All Arrabbiata

Contains penne pasta, and spicy tomato sauce. We suggest removing the (gluten-free pasta*, pasta*)[1]. This item may contain dairy.

Capellini alla Checca

Contains angel hair pasta, basil, mozzarella, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the (gluten-free pasta*, pasta*)[1] and the mozzarella.

Gnocchi alla Norma

Contains eggplant, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and potato dumplings. We suggest removing the mozzarella.

Fettuccine Primavera

Contains fettuccine, and seasonal vegetables. We suggest removing the (cream sauce, tomato sauce*)[1] and the (gluten-free pasta*, pasta*)[1]. This item may contain butter.

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Full Menu

Pasta

Ask your server for gluten-free pasta options.

Penne Bolognese

Contains bolognese sauce, and penne pasta. We don't recommend this item.

Orecchiette alla Barese

Contains broccoli rabe, ear-shaped pasta, Italian sausage, and tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Fettuccine alla Genovese

Contains fettuccine, green beans, pesto sauce, pine nuts, and shoestring potatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Fettuccine Primavera

Contains fettuccine, and seasonal vegetables. We suggest removing the (cream sauce, tomato sauce*)[1] and the (gluten-free pasta*, pasta*)[1]. This item may contain butter.

Penne All Arrabbiata

Contains penne pasta, and spicy tomato sauce. We suggest removing the (gluten-free pasta*, pasta*)[1]. This item may contain dairy.

Capellini alla Checca

Contains angel hair pasta, basil, mozzarella, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the (gluten-free pasta*, pasta*)[1] and the mozzarella.

Fettuccine alla Montanara

Contains brandy sauce, fettuccine, mushrooms, and peas. We don't recommend this item.

Risotto alla Piemontese

Contains Arborio rice, asparagus tips, parmesan, porcini mushrooms, and truffle oil. We don't recommend this item.

Pappardelle al Cinghiale

Contains pappardelle pasta, and wild boar ragu. We don't recommend this item.

Fussili al Ragu d'Anatra

Contains duck ragu, fussili pasta, and mushroom sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Farfalle con Pollo

Contains chicken breast, farfalle pasta, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and white wine cream sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Cannelloni

Contains beef cannelloni, mozzarella, and pink sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Farfalle al Salmone

Contains creamy tomato sauce, farfalle, leeks, salmon, and vodka. We don't recommend this item.

Linguine allo Scoglio

Contains bay scallops, clams, linguine, mussels, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Linguine Boscomare

Contains asparagus, bay scallops, shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, and vodka pink sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Borsettini di Aragosta

Contains champagne cream sauce, cheese, gluten-free pasta, lobster, peas, and sun-dried tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Linguine Neri

Contains broccoli rabe, calamari, sea bass, scallops, and vodka pink sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Lasagne, Ravioli, and Gnocchi

Ravioli al Formaggio e Spinaci

Contains creamy tomato sauce, Italian cheeses, ravioli noodles, and spinach. We don't recommend this item.

Eggplant Timballo

Contains basil, eggplant, marinara sauce, and mozzarella. We suggest removing the mozzarella.

Gnocchi alla Norma

Contains eggplant, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and potato dumplings. We suggest removing the mozzarella.

Gnocchi with Pesto

Contains cherry tomatoes, gnocchi, mushrooms, pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Lasagna Classica

Contains beef, cheese, lasagna noodles, marinara sauce, and vegetables. We don't recommend this item.

Insalate

Option to add chicken, shrimp, salmon, anchovies, or avocado.

Insalata della Casa

Contains house dressing, and spring mix. The house dressing may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Soup of the Day

Contains soup of the day. We don't recommend this item.

Insalata Tricolore

Contains arugula, Belgium endive, goat cheese, house dressing, and radicchio. We suggest removing the goat cheese. The house dressing may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Rucola e Bietolet

Contains arugula, baby beets, caramelized red onions, feta cheese, house dressing, and walnuts. We suggest removing the feta cheese. The house dressing may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Insalata Romana

Contains Caesar dressing, croutons, lettuce, and parmesan flakes. We don't recommend this item.

Antipasti

Arancini

Contains Fontina cheese, meat ragu, and risotto. We don't recommend this item.

Burrata

Contains arugula, cherry tomatoes, EVOO dressing, and burrata. We don't recommend this item.

Caprese

Contains basil, EVOO, mozzarella, red onions, and tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Melanzane all' Amalfitana

Contains eggplant, mozzarella, and tomato sauce. We suggest removing the mozzarella.

Antipasto alla Contadina

Contains cheeses, Italian meats, and other antipasto items. We don't recommend this item.

Carpaccio di Bresola

Contains arugula, air-dried beef, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan. We don't recommend this item.

Polpo alla Griglia

Contains grilled octopus. We don't recommend this item.

Carpaccio di Bue

Contains arugula, capers, filet mignon, and Parmesan. We don't recommend this item.

Calamari d'Orati

Contains baby calamari, marinara dip, and zucchini. We don't recommend this item.

Baked Goat Cheese

Contains caramelized onions, goat cheese, pesto, roasted garlic, and toasted artisan bread. We don't recommend this item.

Homemade Meatballs

Contains meatballs, and marinara sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Desserts

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Contains chocolate mousse, and cake. We don't recommend this item.

Tartufo Gelato

Contains chocolate, gelato, and hazelnut. We don't recommend this item.

Famous Cannoli

Contains cannoli pastry, chocolate chips, and ricotta cheese. We don't recommend this item.

Strawberry Napoleon

Contains cream, puff pastry, and strawberries. We don't recommend this item.

NY Cheesecake

Contains golden raisins, pine nuts, and ricotta cheese. We don't recommend this item.

Homemade Tiramisu

Contains cocoa powder, espresso, ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and Marsala wine. We don't recommend this item.

Carne e Pesce

Costate d'Agnello

Contains baby lamb chops, Italian herbs, and natural juices. We don't recommend this item.

Tagliata di Manzo

Contains arugula, balsamic, New York steak, and Parmesan. We don't recommend this item.

Ossobuco di Maiale

Contains Marsala mushroom sauce, and pork shank. We don't recommend this item.

Filetto al Gorgonzola

Contains filet mignon, gorgonzola cheese, and mushroom sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Pollo Valtellinese

Contains chicken breast, Fontina cheese, and mushroom mustard sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Filetto al Pepe Verde

Contains filet mignon, and green pepper corn-brandy sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Cioppino

Contains calamari, clams, fish, mussels, scallops, shrimp, and tomato broth. We don't recommend this item.

Sea Bass Con Fregola e Finocchio

Contains fennel, fregola, sea bass, and watercress. We don't recommend this item.

Salmone alla Griglia

Contains EVOO, lemon, salmon, and spinach. We don't recommend this item.

Pollo Milanese

Contains breading, and chicken breast. We don't recommend this item.