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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
    $13.95
    Fried squid, sautéed in olives, capers, & spicy cherry pepper sauce
  • Melanzane al Pistacchi
    $13.95
    Tower of roasted organic eggplant filled with roasted red peppers, aged goat cheese in red wine pistachio honey dressing
  • Cozze Bianco
    $16.00
    Fresh cultivated white mussels, steamed, seasoned in garlic & white wine, herb broth; served with crostini bread
  • Cozze alla Calabrese
    $16.00
    Sautéed organic mussels in white wine sauce, Calabrian spicy pepper, shallot, garlic and tomato; served with crostini bread
  • Mozzarella Caprese
    $12.95
    Tomato slices, mozzarella, fresh basil, & a touch of balsamic glaze
  • Burrata a la Moretti
    $14.95
    Burrata cheese aged over 24 months, aged prosciutto crudo di Parma (raw ham from Parma,) tomato, basil oil, & balsamic glaze
  • Calamari Fritti
    $14.00
    Golden fried calamari served with a side of marinara sauce
  • Polpette a la Moretti
    $12.95
    Meatballs made Moretti’s style
  • Tagliere Misto a la Luigi
    $20.00
    Chef’s selection of imported cured meat, cheeses, olives, honey, grapes, crostini bread, and walnuts
  • Cozze Gorgonzola
    $18.00
    Broccoli rabe, cherry peppers, and crostini bread
  • Scampi Limoncello
    $18.00
    Sauteed jumbo shrimp in a lemon garlic and limoncello sauce, topped with toasted almonds

Insalatissime (Salads)

  • Insalata di spinaci
    $8.95
    Fresh spinach with portobello mushrooms, bacon, gorgonzola cheese, pine nuts house dressing
  • Insalata di Cesare alla Moretti
    $7.95
    Chopped artisan lettuce sprinkled with homemade Cesar dressing, croutons, and shaved parmesan cheese
  • Insalata di Arugula
    $7.95
    Arugula with sliced pears and cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan cheese, in lemon citrus

Pasta

  • Penne al Salmone
    $24.95
    Smoked & fresh salmon, shallots, parsley and a touch of cream sauce
  • Gnocchi al Porcini
    $21.95
    Homemade potato dumplings in white cream sauce, porcini mushrooms, and shaved parmesan cheese, with white truffle oil
  • Shrimp Marinara
    $24.95
    Sautéed shrimp in a classic marinara sauce, served over linguini
  • Pasta Primavera
    $19.95
    Assorted fresh garden vegetables sautéed in garlic oil with choices of penne, linguine, capellini, and whole wheat pasta
  • Pasta Bolognese
    $19.95
    Fettuccini pasta in a richly-flavored meat sauce
  • Ravioli Pomodoro
    $19.00
    Cheese ravioli, homemade pomodoro sauce, diced fresh mozzarella, pecorino (sheep cheese), and basil
  • Melanzane Rollatini
    $16.95
    Battered eggplant stuffed with ricotta cheese in marinara sauce topped with fresh mozzarella over capellini
  • Cappellini al polpette a la Moretti
    $20.95
    Meatballs with capellini pasta, Moretti's style
  • Fettuccine Alfredo
    $20.95
    Served in a classic, creamy alfredo cheese sauce
  • Penne alla vodka
    $18.95
    Hearty ground sautéed in a creamy pink vodka sauce, tossed with penne
  • Rigatoni
    $23.95
    Chicken, shrimp, vodka, tomato cream sauce, accented with bacon prosciutto
  • Linguini Vongole
    $28.00
    Fresh clams, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, in a red or white clam sauce
  • Cappelliny a la Frank Sinatra
    $24.95
    Capellini with shrimp, clams, Gaeta olives, capers, and fresh tomatoes

Pollo E Carni (Chicken and Meat)

  • Pollo Parmigiana
    $22.95
    Chicken Parmesan: Breaded chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, & marinara sauce, served over capellini pasta
  • Pollo Marsala
    $22.95
    Chicken Marsala: Golden, pan-fried chicken cutlets and mushrooms in a rich Marsala wine sauce, with roasted potatoes and mixed vegetables
  • Pollo Gorgonzola
    $23.90
    Grilled chicken breast, gorgonzola cheese, caramelized onions, fresh tomato, and melted cheese over penne pasta
  • Pollo Scarpariello
    $23.95
    Chicken breast chunks, Italian sausage, cherry peppers, garlic, rosemary, in a white wine vinegar sauce
  • Pollo Francese
    $22.95
    Egg-battered chicken breast with fresh lemon and wine over penne pasta
  • Scaloppine di Vitello Valdostana
    $25.95
    Pan-fried veal with prosciutto and mozzarella, served with mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables, and demi glaze sauce
  • Scaloppine di Vitello Parmigiana
    $24.95
    Parmesan veal escalope (thinly sliced & tenderized,) topped with fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, over capellini pasta
  • Scaloppine di Vitello Zingara
    $23.95
    Gypsy veal escalope, sautéed with artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, & prosciutto (ham) in a lemon butter sauce
  • Veal Chop “Caprese” Style a la Luigi
    $40.00
    Breaded, butterflied veal rib chops with tomatoes, garlic, and wine sauce with fresh mozzarella cheese.
  • Sirloin Steak Pizzaiola
    $30.00
    Sliced sirloin steak with peppers and onions in a tomato garlic wine sauce

Pesce E Frutti di Mare (Fish and Seafood)

  • Salmone Piccata
    $24.95
    Grilled Atlantic salmon, served with spinach and roasted potatoes, topped with lemon-caper butter sauce
  • Bouillabaisse
    $30.00
    French seafood stew that combines seafood such as fish, mussels, and clams in a homemade marinara broth
  • Grouper Livornese
    $32.95
    Pan-seared filet with capers, black olives, shallots, and fresh basil in homemade marinara sauce, served with spinach and roasted potatoes
  • Shrimp a la Moretti
    $25.95
    Tomato garlic and wine sauce with bacon, sweet peas, and a splash of cream

Weekend Specials

Flambe

  • Lobster
    $59.95
    Lobster is simmered in a brandy butter sauce then flamed with cognac for a truly impressive dish.

Cacio e Pepe

  • Roman Style
    $28.00
    A 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
    +$7.95
  • Add Chicken
    +$4.95

Osso Buco

  • Veal
    $32
    Cross-cut veal shanks braised with vegetables, white wine and broth.

Menù per Bambini (Children's Menu)

  • Cheese Ravioli
    $7.95
  • Spaghetti with Meatballs
    $7.95
  • Chicken Tenders with Fries
    $6.95
    Soda included with every children’s menu item

Contorni (Side Dishes)

  • Broccoli
    $5.50
  • Mixed Grilled Vegetables
    $3.95
  • Roasted potatoes
    $3.50
  • French fries in parmesan cheese with truffle oil
    $4.50
  • Sautéed spinach
    $4.95

Dolci (Sweets)

  • Tiramisu
    $6
  • Ricotta cheesecake
    $6
  • Chocolate lava cake
    $6
  • Crème Brulé
    $6

Catering

Italian Food Catering for Small and Mid-Sized Parties and Gatherings

Appetizers

Serves 8
Serves 10-16
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