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Marcello Pizza Napoli

Crafted Around Season, Tradition, and Experience.

Every menu is thoughtfully designed around the occasion, the season, and your personal tastes. Drawing inspiration from classic Italian recipes and regional traditions, I create dishes that highlight fresh ingredients, balanced flavors, and time-honored techniques.

From pasta and refined multi-course dinners to naturally fermented, wood-fired brick oven pizza, each menu is prepared from scratch using premium ingredients. Simplicity, quality, and authenticity are at the heart of every plate, allowing the food to feel both elevated and deeply comforting.

Antipasti & Starters

Where Every Italian Story Begins.

Polpette $13
Homemade meatball in rich tomato sauce, shaved parmesan, served with bread
Prosciutto & Burrata $15
Imported prosciutto and burrata serve with caprese salad
Tagliere Misto (2 people) $23
A mix of traditional italian meat deli and cheese served with olives and bruschetta on wood surfaced
Facaccia $6
Foccaccia della casa with timo and salt

Private Dinners & Chef at Home

Turn your home or chosen venue into an Italian trattoria. Guests enjoy a custom menu, personally prepared and presented — from appetizers to dessert.

From intimate candle-lit dinners to elegant gatherings with friends and family, I handle every culinary detail so you can fully enjoy the moment. Each course is timed, plated, and served with care, creating a relaxed yet refined dining experience that feels effortless and deeply personal.

Live Cooking Experiences

Engage your guests with live cooking — from fresh pasta made before your eyes to sizzling accents of herbs, olive oil, and wood-fired flames.

Guests are invited into the heart of the experience as dough is stretched, pizzas are fired in a brick wood oven, and dishes come together in real time. The sights, aromas, and energy transform your event into an immersive Italian celebration — warm, engaging, and unforgettable.

Menus That Tell a Story

All menus are crafted from scratch using premium seasonal ingredients — blending tradition with creativity to deliver that unforgettable Italian experience.

From naturally fermented pizza dough baked in a wood-fired brick oven to handmade pasta and classic regional dishes, every menu reflects Italian heritage and craftsmanship. Ingredients are carefully sourced, flavors are balanced with intention, and each dish tells a story rooted in tradition and passion.

Fresh, Seasonal Ingredients

Every dish begins with carefully selected, high-quality ingredients — fresh, seasonal, and thoughtfully sourced to honor true Italian cooking.

I prioritize freshness above all else, working with seasonal produce, artisanal cheeses, premium flours, and authentic Italian staples. By respecting the natural flavors of each ingredient, I create dishes that are lighter, more vibrant, and deeply satisfying — allowing simplicity, balance, and quality to speak for themselves.

Chef’s Signature Pizzas

Hand-stretched pizzas baked to perfection with premium toppings,
house-made sauces, and a crispy, flavorful crust.

Margherita $16
San Marzano tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, EVO
Marinara $13
San Marzano tomato, garlic, oregano, grape tomato, EVO
Regina Margherita $17
Burrata, grape tomato, basil, parmesan cheese, EVO
Simona (Devil) $18
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, spicy Italian salami calabrese, EVO
Maria (Prosciutto & Arugola) $19
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, Parma ham, fresh arugula, shaved parmesan, EVO
Sofia (Capricciosa) $19
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, ham, artichokes, mushrooms, black olives, EVO
Antonella (Ortolana) $18
Cherry tomatos, mozzarella, mushrooms, eggplant, zucchine, bell peppers, EVO
Marcello (Salsiccia & Friarielli) $20
Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, mozzarella, EVO
Bruna (Carnivora) $19
Mozzarella, salciaccia, spicy salami, pepperoni, San Marzano tomato, EVO
Peppe (Pepperoni) $17
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, EVO
Agnese (Mortadella & Pistacchio) $19
Table Cream, mortadella, burrata, pistacchio, EVO
Barbara (Prosciutto & Funghi) $18
San Marzano tomato, mushrooms, mozzarella, truffle oil
Sergio (Calzone) $19
Ricotta, pepe, salami, mozzarella, San Marzano tomato,mushrooms, EVO

Working Hours

We are open daily to serve fresh, homemade flavors in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Monday - Friday 05:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Chef’s Pasta Selection

Freshly prepared pasta dishes crafted with authentic flavors, rich sauces
and quality ingredients for a comforting Italian experience.

Fresh Pasta with Bolognese $17
Fresh pasta with slow-cooked traditional meat sauce
Lasagna Bolognese $22
Fresh pasta with ground beef, bechamel, tomato sauce, and parmesan
Ravioli with Pesto $17
Fresh pasta tossed in basil pesto (garlic, pinenuts, parmesan and olive oil)
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina $17
Homemade potato gnocchi served with tomato sauce and mozzarella

Chef’s Signature Desserts

A delightful collection of classic desserts and
house-made treats, perfect for ending your meal on a sweet note.

Tiramisu' $7
Classic Italian dessert made with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfinger cookies, creamy mascarpone filling, and a dusting of cocoa powder.
Babba' $6
A soft, airy yeast cake soaked in sweet syrup, traditionally flavored with rum. It’s light, juicy, and slightly boozy, with a texture somewhere between brioche and sponge cake.
Sfogliatella $7
Traditional Italian pastry from Naples, known for its shell shape and layered, flaky crust, filled with a sweet, creamy mixture of ricotta cheese, semolina, and candied orange peel.
Cannoli Siciliani $7
Traditional Sicilian pastries featuring a tube-shaped, fried dough shell filled with a sweet, creamy filling, most commonly sweetened ricotta cheese.
Torta della Nonna $6
Traditional Italian dessert from Tuscany featuring a shortcrust pastry (pasta frolla) filled with lemon-scented pastry cream (crema pasticcera) and topped with pine nuts and powdered sugar

Pure Refreshments

Simple, fresh, and satisfying drinks perfect for
any time of day and every guest at the table.

Sparkley Water San Pellegrino $6
Premium sparkling natural mineral water sourced from the Italian Alps. 750ml
Coca-Cola $3
A timeless sparkling beverage, perfectly balanced and served refreshingly cold.
Aranciata San Pellegrino $3.50
Iconic Italian sparkling orange beverage featuring 16% real orange juice from concentrate, fine bubbles, and a balanced, sweet-tangy flavor with subtle bitter notes. 33ml

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4050 Violet St
La Mesa, CA 91941 United States

+1 (619) 405-7942

Monday to Friday 5:00pm — 8:00pm
Saturday to Sunday 5:00pm — 9:00pm

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