Strings Italian Cafe Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the menu at Strings Italian Cafe, located in Auburn, CA, where they offer a variety of Italian dishes in a casual yet classy setting. The menu highlights include Fried Zucchini, Fried Ravioli, Calamari, and Bruschetta for starters. Pasta options like Penne de la Casa and Natalie's Special are a must-try, while seafood lovers can indulge in Shrimp Scampi, Seafood Fettuccine, Oven Roasted Salmon, and Salmon Nicolette. Customer reviews rave about the quality of food and excellent service, with mentions of delicious Fish & Chips, savory Chicken Parmesan, and refreshing salads. Strings Italian Cafe promises a delightful dining experience with a range of options to satisfy every palate.
Starters
Fried Zucchini
House made fried zucchini, served with ranch dressing
Fried Ravioli
Meat raviolis breaded and fried, served with spicy creamy tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese
Calamari
Fried calamari served with cocktail sauce
Bruschetta
Gorgonzola & garlic toast served with tomato and pesto bruschetta relish
Penne de la Casa
Fresh garlic, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives and diced tomatoes sautéed in extra virgin olive oil tossed with Penne pasta. Topped with Parmesan and Gorgonzola cheese
Natalie's Special
Sautéed mushrooms, garlic and artichoke hearts in a brown butter sauce with Mizithra cheese, tossed with angel hair pasta
Artichoke Ravioli
Artichoke raviolis, fresh herbs, artichoke hearts, Marinara sauce, garlic cream sauce, Parmesan cheese
Chicken Caesar Salad
Romaine hearts, Caesar dressing, garlic croutons, Parmesan cheese, lemon
Eggplant Parmesan
With a side of pasta Alfredo
Fettucine Milano
Artichoke hearts, mushrooms, garlic, onion, and sun-dried tomatoes, in a creamy Marsala wine sauce with Gorgonzola cheese
Tortellini alla Panna
Meat tortellini with cream, garlic, mushrooms, Italian cheese, smoked ham and Marsala wine
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Housemade meatballs with spaghetti and choice of Meat or Marinara Sauce
Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo
Grilled chicken served with fettuccine and Alfredo sauce
Meat & Cheese Lasagna
Baked with Italian cheese and served with side of Fettucine Alfredo
Lasagna Pastry
Lasagna baked inside a pastry shell and served with Meat and Alfredo sauces
Baked Lasagna and Tortellini Combo
Our meat and cheese lasagna and Tortellini Alla Panna
Pasta and More
Sea
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp sautéed in garlic, white wine, lemon juice and butter with a side of pasta and vegetables
Seafood Fettuccine
Seared scallops and shrimp in a creamy seafood sauce tossed with fettuccine pasta
Oven Roasted Salmon
Seared salmon filet, on a bed of zucchini ribbons with onions, garlic, roasted tomatoes and pesto
Salmon Nicolette
Seared salmon filet, topped with a caper cream sauce. Served with Angel hair pasta Marinara and seasonal vegetables
Portofino Cioppino
Shrimp, scallops, mussels and white fish served in a zesty Cioppino sauce. Served with garlic toast
Chicken Parmesan
A breaded chicken breast, topped with Marinara sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Served with a side of pasta Alfredo
Chicken Piccata
Pan seared chicken breast, simmered in a white wine sauce with lemon and capers. Served with a side of pasta Marinara
Bruschetta Chicken
Angel hair pasta tossed in garlic sauce. Served with breaded chicken, Alfredo sauce & Gorgonzola cheese and topped with tomatoes, basil & Parmesan cheese
Chicken Lombardy
Pan seared chicken breast, sautéed with artichoke hearts and mushrooms. Topped with creamy Marsala wine sauce and served with pasta and seasonal vegetables
Pork Tenderloin Rossini
Pork sautéed with Marsala wine, a touch of marinara,garlic mushrooms and onions, herb mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Pork Gorgonzola
Pan seared medallions of pork tenderloin, served in creamy gorgonzola peppercorn sauce with a side of mash potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Land
Pizzas & Calzones
Pepperoni Pizza
Italian cheese and pepperoni
Italian Combo Pizza
Italian cheeses, sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, onions, fresh tomatoes
Meat Lover's Calzone
Sausage, meatballs, pepperoni, Italian cheese, peppers and onions. Served with Marinara sauce
Vegetable Pizza
Garlic sauce, Mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, red onions, mushrooms, olives and zucchini. Topped with fresh tomatoes
Pasta alla Norma
Italian sausage sauteed with oregano, garlic, red chili flakes, anchovies and basil, tossed in hearty tomato sauce with penne pasta. Topped with breaded eggplant and cotija cheese
Balsamic Chicken Parmesan Combo
Crispy breaded chicken with marinara sauce and italian cheese, baked with savory herb ricotta cheese lasagna rolls and balsamic reduction
Meyer Lemon Chicken
Seared chicken breast simmered in meyer lemon cream sauce, served on top of portobello mushroom raviolis, with roasted asparagus, peas and topped with fresh tomato relish and grated Parmesan cheese
Caprese Lasanga Rolls
Ricotta and Romano cheese blend rolled up in lasagna pasta, topped with mozzarella cheese. Garnished with three herb pesto, bruschetta relish and balsamic reduction
Salmon & Shrimp Scampi
Seared salmon filet and classic shrimp scampi. Served over angel hair pasta tossed in garlic herb seafood sauce
Dinner Specials - Strings
Dinner Favorites
Chicken & Shrimp Saltimbocca Pasta
Seared chicken, shrimp & prosciutto with baby spinach and fresh peas. Simmered in lemon cream sauce and finished with spaghetti pasta, parmesan cheese and citrus zest
Pasta Siena
Shrimp and chicken sautéed in virgin olive oil, pesto, garlic and red chili pepper, tossed with sun-dried tomatoes and penne pasta with a touch of alfredo and a hint of curry
Zoodles
Fresh zucchini ribbons, sauteed with onion, garlic, fire roasted tomatoes and tossed with artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, black olives, capers and topped with fresh basil