Mama Cella’s Menu – San Diego, CA

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : San Diego, CA

Casual, family-owned kitchen offering thin-crust pizzas, red-sauce pastas & hand-rolled meatballs. Based on 206 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout

Mama Cella's 92128

Address:
16707 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92128

Phone: (858) 613-7770

Website: http://www.mamacellas.com/

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Hours

Friday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday 3–9 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday

(Labor Day)
 11:30 AM–8 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11:30 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–8 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–8 PM

Menu

Appetizers
Cheese Toast
6 Pieces of garlic bread topped with melted Provolone cheese and served with a side of Ranch and our homemade Marinara sauce*
Mozzarella Sticks
8 Pieces of fried Mozzarella sticks, served with a side of Ranch and our homemade Marinara sauce*
Breaded Mushrooms
Fresh Mushrooms hand breaded, to order, in our homemade Italian breading and served with a side of Ranch and Marinara sauce*
Breaded Zucchini
Fresh Zucchini cut into strips, breaded to order, in our homemade Italian breading and served with a side of Ranch and Marinara sauce*
Fresh Salads and Soup
Caesar (Large Or Small)
Romaine lettuce mixed with croutons, caesar dressing and topped with grated cheese. Add Chicken or Shrimp
House (Large Or Small)
A mix of Romaine and Iceburg lettuce, topped with purple Cabbage, shredded Carrots, croutons, cucumber and tomato. Served with your choice of dressing: Italian, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Ranch, Blue Cheese, or Thousand Island. Add Chicken or Shrimp
Antipasto (Biggest Seller)
Romaine and Iceburg lettuce mixed with sliced Pepperoni, Salami, Ham, black olives, shredded Mozzarella, Italian dressing, and topped with Pepperoncini
Honey Lime Chicken
(Dressing so good customers want it bottled) A mix of Romaine and Iceburg lettuce topped with shredded Carrots, purple Cabbage, slivered almonds, Mandarin oranges, chilled blackened chicken, and topped with Feta cheese. Served with a side of homemade Honey Lime dressing. Item contains nuts but may be removed upon request
Fragola
Romaine lettuce topped with walnuts, Mandarin oranges, chilled blackened chicken, Blue Cheese Crumbles, and topped with fried pasta strips. Served with our homemade Strawberry Vinaigrette. Item contains nuts but may be removed upon request
Minestrone Soup
Homemade Italian vegetable soup. Offered in a 8 ounce cup or 16 ounce bowl (our Minestrone does contain Meat)
Cold Subs
Ham
Sliced Ham topped with shredded Iceburg lettuce, tomato, Provolone cheese, and our homemade Italian dressing, served on an 8 inch toasted Italian bread
Salami
Sliced Salami topped with shredded Iceburg lettuce, tomato, Provolone cheese, and our homemade Italian dressing, served on an 8 inch toasted Italian bread
Coppacola
Sliced Coppacola topped with shredded Iceburg lettuce, tomato, Provolone cheese, and our homemade Italian dressing, served on an 8 inch toasted Italian bread
Italian Hero
Sliced Ham, Salami, and Coppacola topped with shredded Iceburg lettuce, tomato, Provolone cheese, and our homemade Italian dressing served on an 8 inch toasted Italian bread
Hot Subs
Italian Sausage
Two Italian sausage links served on toasted 8 inch Italian bread topped with our homemade Meat Sauce, and melted Provolone cheese
Italian Beef
Sliced Roast Beef, sauteed in Au Jus sauce. Topped with melted Provolone cheese and served on an 8 inch toasted Italian bread dipped in Au Jus sauce
Meatball (Grandma’s Famous Recipie)
Sliced, made from scratch Meatballs, topped with homemade Meat Sauce and melted Mozzarella cheese, and served on an 8 inch toasted Italian bread
Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken hand breaded, to order, in our homemade Italian breadcrumbs and topped with our homemade Marinara sauce* and melted Mozzarella cheese
Eggplant Parmigiana
Sliced Eggplant hand breaded, to order, in our homemade Italian breadcrumbs and topped with our homemade Marinara sauce* and melted Mozzarella cheese
Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken topped with shredded Iceburg lettuce, tomato, Provolone cheese, and Italian dressing. Served on toasted an 8 inch toasted Italian bread
Topping Choices
Meat Toppings
Italian Sausage (mom’s recipe), Pepperoni, Meatball, Canadian Bacon, Ham, Salami, Anchovies
Veggies
Green Pepper, Onions, Mushrooms, Black Olive, Artichoke Hearts, Chopped Tomatoes, SunDried Tomatoes, Jalapeno, Pineapple, Fresh Basil, and Fresh Garlic
Specialty Pizza’s
Antonetti’s Special
Sausage, Pepperoni, Meatball, Green Pepper, Onions, Mushrooms, and Black Olive – (Medium or Large)
Margherita
Parmesan crust, Mozzarella, Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, on our Homemade Pizza Sauce – (Personal, Medium, or Large)
Veggie
Green Pepper, Onions, Mushrooms, and Black Olive – (Personal, Medium, or Large)
Italian Classic
Pepperoni, Green Pepper, Onions, Mushrooms, Garlic, Crushed Red Pepper, Fresh Basil, and Chopped Tomatoes – (Medium or Large)
Chicken Alfredo
Garlic Roasted Chicken, Mushrooms, Chopped Tomatoes, on our Homemade Alfredo Sauce base and Mozzarella – (Large Only)
Toscano
Homemade Pesto Sauce base, Blackened Chicken, Mozzarella, Mushrooms, and Chopped Tomatoes – (Large Only)
Pasta Specialities
Pasta
Your choice of Penne or Spaghetti topped with your choice of either Meat Sauce or Marinara*. Dinner served with your choice of Minestrone Soup, House, or Caesar Salad or ask for your pasta to be a la carte
Pasta With Meatballs Or Sausage Links
Your choice of Penne or Spaghetti topped with Meatsauce and your choice of two Meatballs or two Sausage Links (may substitute Meatsauce for Marinara Sauce*) Dinner served with your choice of Minestrone Soup, House, or Caesar Salad or ask for your pasta to be served a la carte
Ravioli
6 Cheese Ravioli topped with your choice of either Meat Sauce or Marinara*. Dinner served with your choice of Minestrone Soup, House, or Caesar Salad or ask for your pasta to be served a la carte
Penne Alla Cardinal
Penne Pasta tossed in a sauce made of Sun-dried Tomatoes, Fresh Garlic, White Wine, and a Tomato Cream Sauce (Add Chicken, Sausage links, or sauteed Shrimp) Dinner served with your choice of Minestrone Soup, House, or Caesar Salad or ask for your pasta to be served a la carte
Linguine Pesto
Linguine tossed in our Homemade Pesto Sauce, Simmered with Chicken Broth (Add Chicken, Sausage links, or sauteed Shrimp for additional charge) Dinner served with your choice of Minestrone Soup, House, or Caesar Salad or ask for your pasta to be served a la carte
Antonetti’s Specialities
Lasagna
Your choice of homemade Meat Lasagna topped with our homemade Meat Sauce or Spinach Lasagna topped with our homemade Marinara Sauce* Dinner served with your choice of Minestrone Soup, House, or Caesar Salad, or ask for your pasta to be served a la carte
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine pasta topped with our homemade Alfredo Sauce (Add Grilled Chicken or Shrimp) Dinner served with your choice of Minestrone Soup, House, or Caesar Salad, or ask for your pasta to be served a la carte
Eggplant Parmigiana
Fresh sliced Eggplant, handbreaded in our homemade Italian breading and fried. Topped with homemade Marinara sauce* and melted Mozzarella cheese. Served with a side of Spaghetti Marinara. Dinner served with your choice of Minestrone Soup, House, or Caesar Salad, or ask for your eggplant to be served a la carte. This is one of our best sellers
Chicken Parmigiana
Fresh Chicken Breast breaded to order in our homemade Italian breading and fried. Topped with homemade Marinara sauce* and melted Mozzarella cheese. Served with a side of Spaghetti Marinara. Dinner served with your choice of Minestrone Soup, House, or Caesar Salad, or ask for your chicken to be served a la carte
Veal Parmigiana
Veal cutlet breaded to order in our homemade Italian breading and fried. Topped with homemade Marinara sauce* and melted Mozzarella cheese serverd over Spaghetti Marinara. Served with your choice of Minestrone Soup, House or Caesar Salad
Shrimp Parmigiana
6 Shrimp breaded to order in our homemade Italian breadcrumbs, fried and topped with Marinara sauce and melted Mozzarella cheese, served over Spaghetti Marinara. Served with your choice of Minestrone Soup, House, or Caesar Salad
Chicken Picatta
Freshly flour-breaded Chicken Breast cooked to perfection in a Wine butter Sauce, with the right amount of Capers and Lemon Juice. The chicken is served on top of two crostini (toasted bread) and Linguine pasta with the White Wine Lemon Butter, Caper Sauce is poured over the chicken and pasta – Served with your choice of Minestrone Soup, House or Caesar Salad (You will order this again and again!!!!)
Pollo E Pesce
Penne pasta tossed with diced, Roasted Garlic Chicken, pieces of cut up Shrimp, and Mushrooms tossed in a Spicy White wine Cream Sauce and topped with freshly diced tomato. Served with your choice of Minestrone Soup, House or Caesar Salad
Shrimp Fradiavolo
Shrimp sauteed in a spicy Red Wine, Sauce and poured over Linguine. Served with your choice of Minestrone Soup, House or Caesar Salad
Shrimp Scampi
6 Shrimp and sliced onions that have been simmered in Roasted Garlic, Butter, and Wine poured over Linguine pasta and topped with fresh parsley and grated Romano cheese. Served with your choice of Minestrone Soup, House or Caesar Salad
Homemade
Cannoli
Two homemade cannoli shells filled with homemade sweetened ricotta cheese and chocolate chips. Topped with powdered sugar
Tiramisu
Layered ladyfingers that have been dipped in a mix of myers rum and coffee and topped with sweetened mascarpone cream. Topped with coco powder, whipped cream, and slivered almonds. (Tiramisu to-go does not have whipped cream)
Creme Brulee
Vanilla bean custard topped with hardened melted sugar (not available to-go)
Or Try
Cheese Cake
New York style Cheesecake topped with whipped cream (Cheesecake to-go does not have whipped cream)
Spumoni
Swirled Cherry, Pistachio, and Chocolate Italian ice cream and topped with whipped cream (not recommended to-go, as it melts very fast!)

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Reviews

bristian hull
Mama Cella’s is reminiscent of the classic and homestyle restaurants one might find on vacation in Italy. The atmosphere inside has a cozy and old-world charm. But what’s most impressive is the food, which speaks for itself. It’s very delicious and addictive, to say the least. I highly recommend it and will come back again one day!

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Lea Smith
Great place to eat and have a date night with someone special. Great family owned, and the service was spot on. Amanda gave us service to remember. She was made us feel like family while we dined. I highly recommend this cozy restaurant for dine in

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Been2 All50
This place is for takeout only, which is fine because that’s what we wanted to do. We ordered gluten-free supreme pizza. It was excellent! Could not tell. It was gluten-free at all. The people were friendly and the service was fast.

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Terry Schultz
It was a very nice quaint small Italian restaurant that serves excellent food. I had their fettuccine alfredo with shrimp and it was the best Alfredo I have ever had. Our waitress was most excellent and was a pleasure.

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Joe Utschig
We had a GREAT waitress at 12:30 lunch Monday 3/6! Next time, I’ll get her name… (we’ll be back!) But she handled 8 or 12 tables with ease and charm! Very attentive, with frequent drink refills, and made us feel special! EXCELLENT SERVICE! Three of us drove more than 20 miles EACH, and we’ve been meeting here for almost 30 years! NEVER had a complaint! GOOD FOOD at good prices! Keep up the good work, and we’ll see you again soon! Tiny place, so just fugget about it, and save it for me and my Consiglieres!!!

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Alyssa
I came with my young daughter. She loved her food. My lasagna was quite possibly the best restaurant lasagna I’ve ever had.

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Richard Thomas
Best Italian food in the area. Friendly staff and great food. Intimate setting family style.

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Daniel York
Excellent pizza and very welcoming atmosphere. Service was excellent and I highly recommend if you are in area

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Marie MK
Food is good and prices average. Small dining room in small strip mall in RB. Nice service.

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Javier Rico
Small place, family oriented. The lasagna, pizza and salad were superb.

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