Amalfi Cucina Italiana

Amalfi Cucina Italiana Page under construction for a beautiful Italian restaurant overlooking Lake San Marcos. Grand opening soon!

07/25/2026

Running a restaurant isn’t always easy.

There are long days, unexpected challenges, and countless hours behind the scenes that most people never see. But through it all, one thing never changes—our passion for authentic Italian hospitality and the family we’ve built together.

Every week, Chef Marcello prepares each new special for our team before it’s ever served to our guests. We gather around the table to taste, learn, laugh, and share the story behind every dish. Because we believe that when our team experiences it first, every guest feels it too.

This is more than a restaurant. It’s our family, our tradition, and our way of sharing a little piece of Italy with everyone who walks through our doors.

Because the best memories are made around the table. 🇮🇹❤️🙏🏽

— Amalfi Cucina Italiana

This Week’s Specials: by Chef. Some dishes deserve more than just a place on the menu. This week’s chef specials showcas...
07/25/2026

This Week’s Specials: by Chef.

Some dishes deserve more than just a place on the menu. This week’s chef specials showcase seasonal ingredients, handmade pasta, fresh seafood, premium cuts, and the authentic flavors of Italy, prepared with the same passion that has always defined Amalfi Cucina Italiana.

Featured this week:

• Bruschetta San Marzano
• Prosciutto di Parma & Melon Burrata DOP
• Melanzane al Pacche con Burrata e Pomodorini
• Amalfi Surf ‘n’ Turf
• Capesante ai Fichi al Brandy
• Octopus Alla Luciana
• Pizza Lake San Marcos Special
• Fusilloni con Vongole, Funghi Shiitake & Sea Bass
• Ravioli Lobster in Salsa Rosa & Burratina
• Gnocchi alla Nerano, Gamberi & Stracciatella Burrata
• Risotto Scallops, Pistachio Pesto & Burratina
• Risotto Pescatore
• Ribeye ai Porcini
• Sea Bass con Crema di Patate e Funghi Shiitake

Whether you’re joining us for an intimate dinner, a bottle of wine with friends, or simply to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine, we invite you to discover this week’s creations before they’re gone.

Reserve your table and experience the warmth, romance, and authentic flavors of Amalfi Cucina Italiana.

07/16/2026

🇮🇹 Ciao, Amalfi Lovers! 👋🏼

👋🏼 Raise your hand if you’ve been to our newly renovated Amalfi Cucina Italiana in Oceanside! 🌊✨

If you haven’t yet… it definitely belongs on your bucket list! 🤌🏽🇮🇹

Just 2 blocks from the beach, the Oceanside Pier, and the movie theater, Amalfi is the perfect spot for a romantic date night, family dinner, or a delicious meal before or after a stroll by the ocean.

Come say ciao to Gabriella, our amazing General Manager, who welcomes every guest with true Italian hospitality:
« Qui si parla italiano… perché siamo noi! » 🤌🏽🇮🇹

Soak up the California sunshine on our beautiful patio while enjoying all your Amalfi favorites from Chef Jojo’s world-class pizzas 🍕 to our fresh handmade pasta, authentic Italian specialties, and so much more.

LIVE BAND on Wednesday night 🎶 💃

Whether you’re a local or just visiting Oceanside, we’d love to welcome you.

📍 221 N Cleveland St, Oceanside, CA

Tag your Italian buddy—or someone who loves authentic Italian food—and we’ll see you soon! 🇮🇹❤️

Ci vediamo presto! 🫶🏽💚🤍❤️

07/16/2026

There’s something special about an evening at Amalfi Cucina Italiana in Oceanside. The music begins, the wine is poured, conversations linger a little longer, and for a few hours, life slows down.

Join us every Wednesday for live music, handcrafted Italian cuisine, and the warm hospitality that has made Amalfi a favorite gathering place along the coast.

If you haven’t experienced an evening with us, we’d love to welcome you. Summer nights fill up quickly, so we recommend making a reservation and letting us take care of the rest.

Benvenuti. 🇮🇹🍷✨

07/16/2026

🎤 Listen carefully to the question… then come prove you’ve got what it takes! 👇

🍕 One lucky team will WIN a FREE 16 » Margherita Pizza!

🧠 Join us every Thursday at 7 PM with Sunset Trivia for your chance to win a $100 gift card and other great prizes.

📍 Only at Carmel Valley Pizza & Bar.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and battle it out for trivia bragging rights.

The only way to win is to be there! 🍕🏆

Where neighbors become friends, every visit feels like an event, and parking is always FREE

07/10/2026

About last night… 🫶🏽🍕🧠

Another epic LIVE TRIVIA night at Amalfi Pizza & Bar in Carmel Valley! One lucky team walked away with a $100 Gift Card. 💸🎉

Were you there? Did your team make the leaderboard? 👀

Join us next Thursday for another round of laughs, brain teasers, great food, and cocktails with Sunset Trivia.

3 more weeks to go 🏈 Heads up! With NFL season kicking off soon, we’re thinking about moving Trivia Night to Tuesday or Wednesday. Which day works best for you? Drop your vote in the comments! ⬇️

Amalfi Pizza & Bar — where neighbors become teammates… and strangers become rivals. 😉🍻

For your consideration.
07/09/2026

For your consideration.

📍 Amalfi Pizza & Bar – Carmel Valley ONLYLife is better when we share it together.🎉 Your week starts here at Amalfi PIZZ...
07/05/2026

📍 Amalfi Pizza & Bar – Carmel Valley ONLY

Life is better when we share it together.
🎉 Your week starts here at Amalfi PIZZA & BAR in Carmel Valley! Check this out…

Whether you’re planning family dinner, date night, trivia with friends, live music, or cheering on your favorite team, there’s always something happening at Amalfi.

👧 MONDAY & SUNDAY
Kids Eat FREE
One free kids meal with every adult entrée

🍕 TUESDAY
Pizza or Pasta Night
$25 per person

🍷 WEDNESDAY
50% OFF Wine Bottles
(All bottles under $60)

🧠 THURSDAY
Trivia Night
🏆 Win a $100 Amalfi Gift Card

🎶 FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Live Music
7 PM – 10 PM

🍹 HAPPY HOUR • 7 DAYS A WEEK
12 PM – 6 PM
Bar Only

Bring the kids. Gather your friends, your perfect date. Celebrate the little moments. Catch the big game LIVE on TV. Make new memories around the table… see you there Carmel Valley 🫶🏽💚🤍♥️

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July and a joyful 250th birthday to America! 🇺🇸
At Amalfi, we are deeply grateful to be part of this beautiful country—its freedom, its dreams, and the unity that brings us all together.

To honor this special milestone, we will be closing our Lake San Marcos and Carmel Valley locations so our team can celebrate with their families and loved ones.

But if you don’t have plans yet, you’re still welcome to join us at Amalfi Marina Bar for great vibes, cold drinks, and live sports all day long.

🍻 Here’s to freedom, gratitude, and the future we continue to build together 💪🏽🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

06/30/2026

Learn Italian, the LOVE language, with Chef Marcello 🇮🇹🍕

Tip of the day… how real Neapolitans eat their pizza?

Straight from Marcello Avitabile 5x World Champion 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

If you’re not craving a Margherita after these 90 seconds, check your pulse 🤌🏽😂

At Amalfi Cucina Italiana, live music is more than entertainment—it’s part of the experience. Every performance is caref...
06/30/2026

At Amalfi Cucina Italiana, live music is more than entertainment—it’s part of the experience. Every performance is carefully selected to create an atmosphere where great food, handcrafted cocktails, and talented local artists come together.

This post is your complete July Live Music Guide for Marina Bar, Oceanside, Carmel Valley, and Smash Burger. Save it to see who’s playing throughout the month, share it with friends as you plan your next night out, and join us for an unforgettable evening.

Visit our website for the full lineup, reserve your table for larger parties, and experience everything Amalfi Cucina Italiana has to offer. ♪ ♫

06/21/2026

How did Chef Marcello become a 5X World Champion Pizzaiolo? 🍕🏆

It all started with his mama, Antonia 🫶🏽❤️
One bite… and he understood everything. 🍕✨

Today, we celebrate all the parents who inspire us, guide us, and shape who we become.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads with us and those watching over us from above. ❣️

Tag your pizza buddy who needs to see this… 💚🤍♥️

06/19/2026

⚽️ Skip the cooking. Keep the cheering. 🍕
We don’t deliver, but we are FAST!!!!

Your game-day pizza is just 15 minutes away.

Order ahead from:
📍 Lake San Marcos
📍 Oceanside
📍 Carmel Valley

Whether you’re hosting a watch party or joining us for the match, our pizzaioli have you covered with World Champion pizza.

And one more thing… a cold rosé pairs surprisingly well with victory. 🍷😉 Let’s go Team USA 🇺🇸

06/19/2026

⚽️ Skip the cooking. Keep the cheering. 🍕
We don’t deliver but we are fast 💨

LUNCH or DINNER…
Your game-day pizza is just 15 minutes away.

Order ahead from:
📍 Lake San Marcos
📍 Oceanside
📍 Carmel Valley

Whether you’re hosting a watch party or joining us for the match, our pizzaioli have you covered with World Champion pizza.

And one more thing… a cold rosé pairs surprisingly well with victory. 🍷😉

06/13/2026

📣 Carmel Valley, we’ve got a NEW surprise for you ‼️
Right next to Amalfi Pizza & Bar…

Say hello to Gusto & Slices — the new pop-up bringing serious pizza & focaccia vibes to the village.

Think:
🍕 New York-style slices you can fold in half.
🇮🇹 Roman-style pizza with that perfect crispy crunch.
🔥 Authentic Neapolitan pies straight from pizza heaven.
🥪 Fresh focaccia sandwiches.
🥗 Crisp salads.
🥤 Drinks to grab and go, go, go!

Whether you’re heading to the park for a picnic, celebrating after a soccer game, or simply craving a slice (or three), this is your new favorite pit stop.

Fast. Fresh. Delicious. No fuss.

👨‍🍳 Created by Marcello Avitabile , Gusto & Slices brings a little taste of Italy to Carmel Valley—simple, authentic, and packed with flavor. Great ingredients, bold flavors, and pizza done right.

🍕 Grab a slice.
🥪 Grab a focaccia.
🍕 Grab another slice.

Because life’s too short for boring food.

🇮🇹✨ One bite and you’ll feel like you’re in Italy.

06/11/2026

⚽️ The World Cup is ON!

Get ready for 5 weeks of soccer madness, epic matchups, cold beers, and unforgettable moments.

Just like Marina Bar & Smashburger, Carmel Valley has a new go-to spot to cheer on your favorite team: Amalfi Pizza & Bar — and it opened just in time for kickoff! 🍕🍺

🕛 First match starts at Noon:
🇲🇽 Mexico vs 🇿🇦 South Africa

Bring your crew, grab a pizza, and let the games begin!

🎉 And stay tuned… we’ll be announcing the winner of our $200 giveaway very soon.

A huge thank you to everyone who entered — over 250 participants and counting!

Italy didn’t qualify… but Amalfi Pizza & Bar did. 🇮🇹🍕⚽️

06/08/2026

⚽️ ARE YOU READY FOR 5 WEEKS OF PURE WORLD CUP MADNESS? 🌎🔥 Sadly Italy 🇮🇹 is not qualified, but let’s don’t talk about it 🫣 AMALFI IS!!!!!! Look at Giuseppe…

It all kicks off on June 11th, and with more than 100 matches on the schedule, there’s only one place to experience every goal, every upset, and every celebration...

📍 Amalfi Marina Bar at Lake San Marcos!
Grab an ice-cold beer, dig into our Caprese salad, pizzas, burgers, tacos, and enjoy every match with the best waterfront view in town. 🍕🍔🍺🌅

Our team is ready. The screens are ready. The atmosphere is ready.

The only question is...
🏆 Who are YOU rooting for?
⚽ Who’s lifting the trophy?
Drop your country’s flag in the comments! 👇

Please note that and Carmel Valley will also play all the games! 🫶🏽💚🤍💔

Game on. See you at Amalfi!

06/05/2026

‼️ GIVEAWAY ALERT ‼️
8 WEEKS LATER… THE WAIT IS OVER.
SAME AMALFI SOUL. NEW CHAPTER. NEW ENERGY.

After 8 weeks of renovation, Amalfi Carmel Valley is officially back OPEN.

You’ve been asking: “What’s changed?”

Here’s the answer.
We’ve transitioned from a traditional fine-dining Italian restaurant into a casual Italian Pizza & Bar — built for real life.
A place for families, friends, neighbors, and sports fans.
A place where you can come after a soccer, baseball, basketball games, meet for happy hour, watch your favorite team, or just enjoy great pizza & pasta without the formality.

Still Amalfi. Just more relaxed. More fun. More you.
We didn’t just reopen a restaurant…
we created a place made for everyday moments.

And to celebrate the reopening…
🎁 WE’RE GIVING AWAY A $200 GIFT CARD 🎁
How to enter:
• Follow us
• Tag a friend you’d bring to Amalfi in the comments
• Tell us why YOU should win (be honest, be fun, be creative)
• Bonus: share this post to your story for extra entries
Unlimited tags = unlimited entries.
We’ll pick a winner soon… but honestly, we’re just excited to welcome you back.
Welcome home. 🍕🍝 ✨

Address

1035 La Bonita Drive
San Marcos, CA
92078

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Friday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 9:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 9pm

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