Strings Italian Cafe Menu

4104 Manzanita Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Antipasti

    • Fried Garlic Zucchini

      4-5 Fried breaded zucchini, topped with minced garlic, fresh parsley, and parmesan cheese.
      $10.50
    • Bruschetta

      Gorgonzola & garlic toast served with tomato and pesto bruschetta relish topped with parmesan cheese.
      $10.50
    • Fried Ravioli

      3-4 Fried breaded meat ravioli's topped with parmesan cheese and served with a spicy creamy tomato sauce.
      $11.99
    • Scampi Antipasti

      Garlic Butter-seared shrimp, white wine, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, topped with a lemon twist.
      $11.99
    • Spinach Artichoke Pepperoni Dip

      Spinach, pepperoni, and chopped artichoke hearts, with a creamy house Alfredo cheese sauce. Paired with fresh house bread slices.
      $12.99
  • Soup & Salad

    • Soup Of The Day

      Choice of a 12oz Vegetable Minestrone or Seafood Bisque
      $9.99
    • Soup And Salad

      Choice of a 12oz vegetable minestrone or Seafood Bisque and a Choice of a House salad or Caesar salad upgrade.
    • Cafe Salad

      Mix salad topped with tomatoes, onions, sunflower seeds, raisins, croutons, and our house creamy garlic dressing
      $14.75
    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine hearts, Caesar dressing, garlic croutons, Parmesan cheese, topped with a lemon twist.
      $15.99
    • Caribbean Chicken Salad

      Seasoned grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, garlic cucumber dressing, garnished with strawberries, mandarin oranges, and walnuts.
      $18.99
    • À La Carte House Salad

      Mix salad topped with tomatoes, onions, sunflower seeds, raisins, croutons, and our house creamy garlic dressing.
      $6.99
    • 16oz Soup Of The Day

      $12.99
    • 32oz Soup Of The Day

      $16.99
  • Lighter Entrees

    • Angel Hair Formaggio

      Angel hair pasta tossed in brown butter with sautéed mushrooms, broccoli, and artichoke hearts, finished with a dusting of Mizithra cheese.
    • De La Casa

      Penne pasta tossed in extra virgin olive oil with zucchini, garlic, red chili flakes, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, and fresh tomatoes. Topped with Parmesan and Gorgonzola cheese.
    • Lemon Spaghetti & Shrimp

      Spaghetti noodles tossed in creamy lemon zest sauce with tomatoes, basil, and red chili flakes. Topped with parmesan cheese.
    • Cheese Ravioli

      Cheese ravioli topped with your choice of marinara, alfredo, or pesto sauce, finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
  • Lasagnas

    • Meat Lasagna

      Lasagna pasta layered with ricotta cheese, Italian cheeses, ground beef, ground sausage, olives, chopped peppers, and topped with meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Paired with a side of Fettuccine Alfredo.
    • Lasagna & Tortellini

      Baked meat and cheese lasagna and Tortellini Alla Panna
  • Create Your Own

    • Create Your Own

    • Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

      Classic Fettuccine pasta with alfredo sauce topped with diced chicken breast.
    • Spaghetti And Meatballs

      Classic Spaghetti pasta with bolognese sauce topped with two meatballs.
  • Strings Favorites

    • Baked Duo

      Our hearty meat lasagna served alongside a creamy spinach and pepperoni alfredo pasta, topped with a blend of Italian cheeses and baked to perfection.
    • Chicken Lombardy

      Pan-seared chicken breast with artichoke hearts and mushrooms, topped with a creamy Marsala Alfredo sauce. Served alongside spaghetti dressed with both Marsala Alfredo and marinara sauces, and a side of steamed broccoli.
    • Pasta Siena

      Shrimp, chicken, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and a zesty, creamy pesto sauce with a hint of curry, tossed with penne pasta and topped with fresh tomatoes and parmesan cheese.
    • Pastry Lasagna

      Our flavorful meat and cheese lasagna baked inside a golden, buttery puff pastry shell, served with rich meat sauce and creamy Alfredo sauce.
    • Frutti Di Mare

      Spaghetti tossed with mussels, shrimp, scallops, and onions in a zesty marinara seafood sauce, finished with a fresh lemon twist.
    • Chicken Bruschetta

      Angel hair pasta lightly tossed in garlic butter, topped with a breaded chicken breast draped in alfredo sauce and sprinkled with gorgonzola cheese. Finished with a fresh tomato relish, basil, and Parmesan.
    • Roasted Salmon

      Zucchini ribbons sautéed in oil with onions, garlic, Roma tomatoes, pesto, and capers, topped with a perfectly seared salmon fillet and fresh basil.
    • Meat Lovers Calzone

      Stuffed sausage, meatballs, pepperoni, peppers, onions, marinara sauce, and Italian cheeses. Served with a side of extra marinara sauce.
    • Ravioli Cremora

      Portabella mushroom ravioli served in a luscious sun-dried tomato cream sauce, topped with sautéed fresh zucchini ribbons and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
    • Pasta Verde

      Sautéed shrimp and sausage in a zesty, creamy pesto sauce with a hint of curry, tossed with spaghetti, and finished with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
    • Zoodles

      Sautéed zucchini ribbons with onions, garlic, fire-roasted tomatoes, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, and capers, finished with fresh basil.
  • Pasta Fresca

    • Artichoke Ravioli

      Cheese ravioli topped with tender bits of artichoke hearts, finished with half marinara sauce and half Alfredo sauce, then sprinkled with parmesan cheese.
    • Meat Ravioli

      Meat ravioli topped with meat sauce and parmesan cheese.
    • Eggplant Parmesan

      Fried eggplants topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. Paired with a side of Fettuccine Alfredo.
    • Eggplant Scalloppini

      Fried eggplant topped with sauteed mushrooms with marinara and marsala wine sauce. Paired with a side of Penne Alfredo.
    • Tortellini Alla Panna

      Meat tortellini with a smoked ham garlic cream sauce.
    • Fettuccine Milano

      A mix of artichoke hearts, mushrooms, garlic, onion, and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy Marsala wine sauce, tossed with fettuccine pasta and finished with Gorgonzola cheese.
    • Pasta Puttanesca

      Penne pasta tossed in oil with basil, garlic, red chili flakes, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, olives, tomatoes, capers, pesto, and grilled chicken breast.
  • Frutti Di Mare

    • Portofino Cioppino

      A combination of shrimp, scallops, mussels, and a tender white fish filet, simmered with garlic and onion in a zesty cioppino sauce, finished with a twist of lemon. Served with a side of crispy garlic toast.
    • Shrimp Scampi

      Garlic butter-seared shrimp sautéed with white wine,\ngarlic, broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, and capers,\ntossed with angel hair pasta and finished with a twist of\nlemon.
    • Shrimp & Scallop Fettucine

      Fettuccine pasta tossed in a creamy garlic seafood sauce with seared shrimp and scallops.
    • Salmon Balsamic

      Oven-roasted salmon topped with a blend of Marsala, pesto, and balsamic sauce. Served with mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli.
    • Salmon Nicolette

      Oven-seared salmon topped with a rich lemon caper cream sauce. Served with mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli.
    • Portabella Ravioli

      Portabella ravioli's simmered in a zesty sun-dried tomato sauce. Topped with shrimp and fresh asparagus.
    • Basa Al Forno

      A breaded white fish served over angel hair pasta, topped with a garlic lemon white wine sauce, and paired with a side of broccoli.
  • Carne

    • Chicken Parmesan

      A breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Paired with a side of Fettuccine Alfredo.
    • Chicken Marsala

      Pan-seared chicken breast with onions, mushrooms, and topped with a creamy marsala alfredo sauce. Paired with mashed potatoes and broccoli.
    • Chicken Picatta

      Pan-seared chicken breast topped with a lemon caper wine sauce. Paired with spaghetti marinara and seasonal vegetables.
    • Pork Gorgonzola

      Pan-seared medallions of pork tenderloin topped with a creamy gorgonzola peppercorn sauce. Paired with mashed potatoes and broccoli.
    • Peach Glazed Pork

      Pan-seared medallions of pork tenderloin topped with sliced peaches in a spicy apricot glaze. Paired with mashed potatoes, and seasonal vegetables.
  • The Oven

    • Cheese Pizza

      Italian Cheese
    • Pepperoni Pizza

      Italian cheese and pepperoni
    • Margherita Pizza

      Garlic butter with fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes. Topped with fresh basil.
    • Verdura Pizza

      Garlic butter with mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, red onions, mushrooms, olives, and zucchini. Topped with fresh tomatoes & basil.
    • Italian Combo Pizza

      Marinara sauce with Italian cheeses, sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, and onions. Topped with fresh tomatoes and parmesan cheese.
  • Sandwiches

    • Meatball Sandwich

      Savory meatballs in marinara on a garlic butter-toasted sub roll, topped with melted cheese, sautéed peppers, and onions. Paired with a side of french fries.
    • Chicken Pesto Sandwich

      Grilled chicken with pesto, fresh romaine, Roma tomatoes, on a garlic butter-toasted roll with melted Italian cheeses. Paired with a side of french fries.
    • Parmesan Sandwich

      Breaded chicken breast topped with marinara & baked with italian cheeses served on a toasted roll baked with garlic butter & Italian cheeses. Paired with a side of fries.
  • Specials

    • Ravioli Gorgonzola

    • Chicken Caprese

  • Soft & Specialty Drinks

    • Sodas

      $4.50
    • Specialty Drinks

      $4.00
    • Italian Sodas

      A fusion of Sprite, soda water, ice, your choice of flavored syrup, cream and whipped cream.
      $4.99
    • S.pellegrino

      $5.50
    • Arnold Palmer

      $4.75
  • Dessert Menu

    • Lemon Italian Cream Cake

      A rich combination of Sicilian lemon-infused sponge cake and Italian mascarpone topped with European white chocolate curls.
      $7.25
    • Tiramisu

      Sponge cake dipped in a decadent espresso liqueur, topped with rich and creamy Mascarpone cheese, and dusted with a semi-sweet cocoa powder.
      $7.25
    • Bread Pudding

      Indulge in our decadent bread pudding, a timeless dessert crafted from layers of tender, cinnamon-kissed bread soaked in a rich custard with chunks of apples, then baked to perfection. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and drizzle of velvety caramel sauce. It's a comforting finale to any meal.
      $9.50
    • Chocolate Mousse Cake

      Chocolate Mousse Cake with three layers of moist chocolate cake and two layers of smooth & creamy chocolate mousse – all covered in chocolate whipped cream!
      $7.25
    • New York Style Cheesecake

      A rich and creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
      $6.99
    • Ice Cream

      $5.95
  • Kids Menu

    • Kids Sauce & Toss

    • Kids Cheese Pizza

      $7.99
    • Kids Pepperoni Pizza

      $8.99
    • Side Fries

      $6.99
    • Kids Mac & Cheese

      $8.50
    • Kids Meat Ravioli

      $8.50
  • Sides & Extras

    • Extra Bread

      4 pieces per order
      $3.75
    • Add/Side 4oz Sauce

      4oz Cup Of Choice Of Sauce
      $4.25
    • 1oz Dressing

      $1.99
    • 4oz Dressing

      $4.00
    • 12oz Dressing

      $12.00
    • 16oz Dressing

      $16.00
    • Chicken

      $6.00
    • Two Meatballs

      $6.00
    • Sausage Link

      $6.00
    • Sausage Crumbl

      $3.50
    • One Meatball

      $3.50
    • Shrimp

      $6.00
    • Salmon

      $7.50
    • Breaded Chicken

      $7.50
    • Mix Veggies

      $4.99
    • Fresh Parm Cheese

      $2.00
    • 12oz Side Sauce

      $14.99
    • 16oz Choice Of Sauce

      $18.99
  • Family Meals

    • Family Meat Lasagna

      Lasagna pasta layered with ricotta cheese, Italian cheeses, ground beef, ground sausage, olives, chopped peppers, and topped with meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Paired with a side of Fettuccine Alfredo.
    • Family Spag/Meatballs

      House made meatballs with spaghetti meat or Marinara Sauce.
    • Family Pasta Fornotino

      Penne Pasta tossed in a creamy Alfredo sauce with spinach and pepperoni and baked with Italian cheese.
    • Family Chicken Pasta Alfredo

      Classic penne pasta with alfredo sauce topped with diced chicken breast.

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