Enjoy Delicious
Authentic Italian Food
in Cape Coral, FL
Moretti Cucina Italiana
Offers Dine-In Reservations, Pick-Up, & Delivery
Enjoy authentic Italian food in Cape Coral, FL, at Moretti Cucina Italiana. Established on Matlacha, before moving to Cape Coral in 2009, this local eatery maintains our commitment to genuine Italian food. Many of the recipes from the beginnings of our Italian restaurant remain on the menu. Some of our menu options pay homage to the original owner’s heritage by offering select Italian dishes. To newcomers and regulars alike, we say “quando vieni al Moretti’s Cucina Italiana, ti sentirai come a casa!” In inglese? “When you come to Moretti’s Cucina Italiana, you will feel right at home!” Call us at (239) 542-3030 for dine-in reservations or to place your to-go order. We also offer catering, so contact us for your next gathering. When you call, ask about our daily specials, and please inform us of any allergies.
Our Dine-In & Take-Out Menu Includes Pasta & Other Italian Food Options
Moretti Cucina Italiana is a cozy local eatery and Italian restaurant. Included with various pasta shapes, sizes, and textures, our Italian food has homemade sauces, carefully crafted to our customers’ particular delights. Make a reservation to dine-in, and enjoy the atmosphere of our authentic Italian restaurant. Our local-eatery Italian food is also available for customer pick-up and direct delivery.
Antipasti Caldi e Freddi
Calamari a la Moretti
$13.95Fried squid, sautéed in olives, capers, & spicy cherry pepper sauceMelanzane al Pistacchi
$13.95Tower of roasted organic eggplant filled with roasted red peppers, aged goat cheese in red wine pistachio honey dressingCozze Bianco
$16.00Fresh cultivated white mussels, steamed, seasoned in garlic & white wine, herb broth; served with crostini breadCozze alla Calabrese
$16.00Sautéed organic mussels in white wine sauce, Calabrian spicy pepper, shallot, garlic and tomato; served with crostini breadMozzarella Caprese
$12.95Tomato slices, mozzarella, fresh basil, & a touch of balsamic glazeBurrata a la Moretti
$14.95Burrata cheese aged over 24 months, aged prosciutto crudo di Parma (raw ham from Parma,) tomato, basil oil, & balsamic glazeCalamari Fritti
$14.00Golden fried calamari served with a side of marinara saucePolpette a la Moretti
$12.95Meatballs made Moretti’s styleTagliere Misto a la Luigi
$20.00Chef’s selection of imported cured meat, cheeses, olives, honey, grapes, crostini bread, and walnutsCozze Gorgonzola
$18.00Broccoli rabe, cherry peppers, and crostini breadScampi Limoncello
$18.00Sauteed jumbo shrimp in a lemon garlic and limoncello sauce, topped with toasted almonds
Insalatissime (Salads)
Insalata di spinaci
$8.95Fresh spinach with portobello mushrooms, bacon, gorgonzola cheese, pine nuts house dressingInsalata di Cesare alla Moretti
$7.95Chopped artisan lettuce sprinkled with homemade Cesar dressing, croutons, and shaved parmesan cheeseInsalata di Arugula
$7.95Arugula with sliced pears and cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan cheese, in lemon citrus
Pasta
Penne al Salmone
$24.95Smoked & fresh salmon, shallots, parsley and a touch of cream sauceGnocchi al Porcini
$21.95Homemade potato dumplings in white cream sauce, porcini mushrooms, and shaved parmesan cheese, with white truffle oilShrimp Marinara
$24.95Sautéed shrimp in a classic marinara sauce, served over linguiniPasta Primavera
$19.95Assorted fresh garden vegetables sautéed in garlic oil with choices of penne, linguine, capellini, and whole wheat pastaPasta Bolognese
$19.95Fettuccini pasta in a richly-flavored meat sauceRavioli Pomodoro
$19.00Cheese ravioli, homemade pomodoro sauce, diced fresh mozzarella, pecorino (sheep cheese), and basilMelanzane Rollatini
$16.95Battered eggplant stuffed with ricotta cheese in marinara sauce topped with fresh mozzarella over capelliniCappellini al polpette a la Moretti
$20.95Meatballs with capellini pasta, Moretti's styleFettuccine Alfredo
$20.95Served in a classic, creamy alfredo cheese saucePenne alla vodka
$18.95Hearty ground sautéed in a creamy pink vodka sauce, tossed with penneRigatoni
$23.95Chicken, shrimp, vodka, tomato cream sauce, accented with bacon prosciuttoLinguini Vongole
$28.00Fresh clams, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, in a red or white clam sauceCappelliny a la Frank Sinatra
$24.95Capellini with shrimp, clams, Gaeta olives, capers, and fresh tomatoes
Pollo E Carni (Chicken and Meat)
Pollo Parmigiana
$22.95Chicken Parmesan: Breaded chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, & marinara sauce, served over capellini pastaPollo Marsala
$22.95Chicken Marsala: Golden, pan-fried chicken cutlets and mushrooms in a rich Marsala wine sauce, with roasted potatoes and mixed vegetablesPollo Gorgonzola
$23.90Grilled chicken breast, gorgonzola cheese, caramelized onions, fresh tomato, and melted cheese over penne pastaPollo Scarpariello
$23.95Chicken breast chunks, Italian sausage, cherry peppers, garlic, rosemary, in a white wine vinegar saucePollo Francese
$22.95Egg-battered chicken breast with fresh lemon and wine over penne pastaScaloppine di Vitello Valdostana
$25.95Pan-fried veal with prosciutto and mozzarella, served with mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables, and demi glaze sauceScaloppine di Vitello Parmigiana
$24.95Parmesan veal escalope (thinly sliced & tenderized,) topped with fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, over capellini pastaScaloppine di Vitello Zingara
$23.95Gypsy veal escalope, sautéed with artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, & prosciutto (ham) in a lemon butter sauceVeal Chop “Caprese” Style a la Luigi
$45.00Breaded, butterflied veal rib chops with tomatoes, garlic, and wine sauce with fresh mozzarella cheese.Sirloin Steak Pizzaiola
$30.00Sliced sirloin steak with peppers and onions in a tomato garlic wine sauce
Pesce E Frutti di Mare (Fish and Seafood)
Salmone Piccata
$24.95Grilled Atlantic salmon, served with spinach and roasted potatoes, topped with lemon-caper butter sauceBouillabaisse
$30.00French seafood stew that combines seafood such as fish, mussels, and clams in a homemade marinara brothGrouper Livornese
$32.95Pan-seared filet with capers, black olives, shallots, and fresh basil in homemade marinara sauce, served with spinach and roasted potatoesShrimp a la Moretti
$25.95Tomato garlic and wine sauce with bacon, sweet peas, and a splash of cream
Weekend Specials
Flambe
Lobster
$59.95Lobster is simmered in a brandy butter sauce then flamed with cognac for a truly impressive dish.
Cacio e Pepe
Roman Style
$28.00A simple, creamy combination of precorino cheese and pepper will be served inside a cheese wheel creative a one of a kind experience that will delight those that order it.Add Shrimp
+$8.00Add Chicken
+$6.00Add Vegetables
+$5.00
Osso Buco
Veal
$32Cross-cut veal shanks braised with vegetables, white wine and broth.
Menù per Bambini (Children's Menu)
Cheese Ravioli
$7.95Spaghetti with Meatballs
$7.95Chicken Tenders with Fries
$6.95Soda included with every children’s menu item
Contorni (Side Dishes)
Broccoli
$5.50Mixed Grilled Vegetables
$3.95Roasted potatoes
$3.50French fries in parmesan cheese with truffle oil
$4.50Sautéed spinach
$4.95
Dolci (Sweets)
Tiramisu
$6Ricotta cheesecake
$6Chocolate lava cake
$6Crème Brulé
$6
Catering
Italian Food Catering for Small and Mid-Sized Parties and Gatherings
Appetizers
Baked Clams | $55 | $105 |
Zuppa di Mussels (R or W) | $45 | $85 |
Fried calamari | $55 | $105 |
Calamari Arrabiata | $60 | $115 |
Calamari a la Moretti | $60 | $115 |
Mini meatballs | $50 | $95 |
Shrimp cocktail | $55 | $105 |
Moretti Cold
Antipasto | $50 | $90 |
Chicken fingers | $35 | $65 |
Salads
Serves 8 | Serves 10-16 | |
|---|---|---|
Caesar | $25 | $45 |
Seafood | $55 | $105 |
Mozzarella & Tomato | $45 | $85 |
Chicken add-on | $20 | $35 |
Arugula Salad | $26 | $45 |
Watermelon | $26 | $53 |
Seafood and Veal
Serves 8 | Serves 10-16 | |
|---|---|---|
Calamari Marinara | $55 | $80 |
Salmon Plicata | $90 | $120 |
Shrimp Scampi | $90 | $125 |
Bouillabaisse | $100 | $145 |
Veal Francese | $95 | $130 |
Veal Marsala | $95 | $130 |
Veal Zingara | $95 | $130 |
Valdostana | $95 | $130 |
Veal Milanese | $95 | $130 |
Pasta
Serves 8 | Serves 10-16 | |
|---|---|---|
Cacio e pepe | $70 | $130 |
Penne a la Vodka | $55 | $95 |
Penne a la Vodka with chicken | $65 | $105 |
Penne Prosciutto with shrimp | $70 | $130 |
Rigatoni Broccoli Rabe with chicken or sausage | $60 | $100 |
Baked Ziti | $60 | $95 |
Lasagna | $80 | $120 |
Baked Ravioli | $60 | $110 |
Lobster Ravioli | $75 | $125 |
Linguine with Clam Sauce
(white or red) | $75 | $120 |
Rigatoni Bolognese | $60 | $120 |
Penne Salmone | $75 | $105 |
Capellini meatballs | $70 | $120 |
Rigatornia a la Moretti Linguini red or white | $80 | $150 |
Capellini a la Frank Sinatra | $90 | $170 |
Italian Specialties
Serves 8 | Serves 10-16 | |
|---|---|---|
Chicken Francese | $50 | $95 |
Chicken Parmigiana | $50 | $95 |
Chicken Valdostana | $55 | $115 |
Sausage and Peppers | $45 | $85 |
Sausage and Meatballs | $45 | $85 |
Eggplant Parmigiana | $45 | $85 |
Eggplant Rollatini | $45 | $85 |
Chicken Marsala | $50 | $96 |
Meatball Parmigiana | $50 | $95 |
Veal Parmigiana | $65 | $125 |
Specials
Pasta Night
Sunday / Tuesday / Wednesday
$25.95
Includes a Glass of Wine / Domestic Beer / Soda, Salad, Pasta Entree, and Cannoli
Add Shrimp $8, Chicken $6, or Mixed Vegetables, $5.
Choose from:
- Fettuccini Alfredo
- Ravioli Pomodoro
- Penne Al Forno
- Pasta Primavera
- Capellini Al Polpete
- Rigatoni Bolognese
- Mussels a La Calabrese with Linguini
- Linguini and Shrimp in a Garlic Oil Sauce
Catering Course Options Available!
Let Moretti Cucina Italian take away the stress of serving food at your next event so you can enjoy the special occasion. Graduations, weddings, office parties, reunions, and more will all be more memorable with one of these three catering options from Moretti Cucina Italiana:
#1 Course
Family Style Appetizers and Entrée
Mixed Salad a la Moretti
Calamari a la Moretti
Entrée: Guest’s Choice
Chicken Parmigianino
Penne a la Vodka
Tilapia Oreganata
$50 per person
Includes soda, coffee or tea
Gratuity 20% + tax
#2 Course
Family Style Appetizers and Entrée
Mixed Salad a la Moretti
Calamari a la Moretti
Entrée: Guest’s Choice
Rigatoni Bolognese
Penne a la Vodka
$60 per person
Includes soda, coffee or tea
Gratuity 20% + tax
#3 Course
Family Style Appetizers and Entrée
Mixed Greens a la Moretti
Calamari a la Moretti
Mozzarella Caprese
Penne a la Vodka
Cavatelli Broccoli Rabe
Entrée: Guest’s Choice
Risotto Funghetti
Salmon Tuscany
Shrimp Scampi
Sirloin a la Moretti
$75 per person
Includes soda, coffee or tea
Gratuity 20% + tax
