Paluca Trattoria Menu

Welcome to Paluca Trattoria, a charming Italian restaurant nestled at Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey, CA. Here, delightful flavors meet a picturesque coastal view, making it an ideal dining destination.

The menu is a symphony of Italian classics that will satisfy every palate. Start your meal with a warm New England Clam Chowder, served in a hearty bread bowl, or try the refreshing Fig & Greens salad that harmonizes savory and sweet elements.

• Sandwiches like the Chicken Pesto and Sicilian Meatball are crafted with housemade ingredients, featuring fresh basil and artisanal rolls.
• Don’t miss the decadent desserts; the Tiramisu and Cannoli are perfect sweet endings.

Several diners rave about the vibrant atmosphere and attentive service, making Paluca Trattoria more than just a meal, but a memorable experience. Enjoy dining al fresco while watching the sea lions bask in the sunset—life’s simple pleasures done right!

Starters

• (V) Pomodoro Bruschetta

  tomato, Sicilian olive oil, garlic, fresh basil, parmesan over crostini

• Smoked Salmon Bruschetta

  goat cheese, mixed greens, fig balsamic, carmelized onion

• Sicilian Meatballs

  in marinara & sweet basil served with crostini

• Creamy Butter Garlic Clams

  butter, garlic, Chardonnay, parsley, touch of cream, pepper flake, crostini

• Calamari Fritti

  Monterey Bay Calamari, hand-breaded & fried with lemon aioli

• Calabrian Prawns

  Wild-caught prawns in butter, lemon, garlic, white wine, Italian parsley, Calabrian peppers with crostini

• Caprese

  (V) Caprese Burrata, organic tomato, fresh basil, Sicilian olive oil, balsamic glaze

Soup & Salad

• New England Clam Chowder

• Breadbowl With New England Clam Chowder

• Caesar Salad

  Romaine, Caesar dressing, Parmesan

• Grilled Prawn Caesar

  Pan-seared wild prawns, romaine, Caesar dressing, Parmesan

• Caesar With Rosemary Chicken

  Grilled rosemary chicken, romaine, Caesar dressing, Parmesan

• Fig & Greens

  Italian dried fig, goat cheese, applewood bacon, glazed walnuts, champagne vinaigrette

• Fig & Greens With Rosemary Chicken

  Grilled rosemary chicken, Italian dried fig, goat cheese, applewood bacon, glazed walnuts, champagne vinaigrette

• Fresh Catch Of The Day Over Caesar Or Fig & Greens

  Grilled rosemary chicken, Italian dried fig, goat cheese, applewood bacon, glazed walnuts, champagne vinaigrette

• Fig & Greens With Prawns

• Small Caesar

  Starter salad for one: Romaine, Caesar dressing, Parmesan

• Caprese

  (V) Caprese Burrata, organic tomato, fresh basil, Sicilian olive oil, balsamic glaze

• Fig & Green Salad (request no bacon)

Sandwich

• Chicken Pesto Sandwich

  Rosemary chicken breast, tomato, basil pesto, havarti cheese, Palermo Bakery roll served with mixed green salad.

• Meatball Sandwich

  Housemade Sicilian meatballs, marinara, parmesan, havarti cheese, Palermo Bakery roll served with mixed green salad

• Caprese Sandwich

MAIN PLATES

• Daily Specials

  Inquire with Server

• Special - Seafood Pasta

  Fresh Catch of the Day, clams, mussels, prawns over linguine. Prepared in Daily Special Sauce or Broth.

• Lobster Ravioli

  Stuffed with langostino lobster, fontina cheese in tomato cream

• (V) Ashelina Pomodoro

  Fresh tomato sauce, basil, garlic, Calabrian chili, Sicilian olive oil over linguini. (Vegetarian)

• Linguini Aglio E Olio With Prawns

  Wild-caught prawns, Sautéed garlic, Sicilian olive oil, Italian flat leaf parsley, chili flake

• Carbonara

  Imported Italian pancetta, organic egg, light cream over linguini

• Carbonara With Prawns

  Wild-caught prawns, Imported Italian pancetta, organic egg, light cream over linguini

• Gamberoni

  Wild prawns in a white wine, butter, garlic cream sauce over linguini

• Bolognese

  Beef ragu over pappardelle

• Linguini Ala Arrabiata

  Wild prawns sautéed in spicy marinara sauce of garlic, tomatoes, red chili flake, olive oil

• Sicilian Meatballs

  Housemade Sicilian meatballs, marinara over linguini

• Linguini Vongole

  Manilla clams, Chardonnay, butter, garlic, Sicilian olive oil, flat leaf Italian parsley, touch of cream

• Ingridina Smoked Salmon Linguini

  Light garlic cream, caramelized onion, capers, smoked salmon

• Short Rib Ravioli

  Stuffed with braised short rib, asiago, herbs in a creamy garlic, mushroom sauce

• Puttanesca

  linguine, kalamata olives, capers, fresh Sicilian marinara, garlic, chili flake, olive oil, anchovy

• Fresh Catch Of The Day

  Wild-caught Monterey Bay catch of the day

• Gnocchi

  (V) Gnocchi Potato dumplings stuffed with ricotta and spinach in pesto cream

• Linguini Aglio Olio

Kid's Menu

• Kids Linguini Alfredo

• Pasta With Butter Or Plain

• Pasta Linguini Marinara Sauce

Dessert

• Tiramisu

• Affogato

• Creme Brulee Cheesecake

• Cannoli