The Amalfi Llama
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Food Menu - The Amalfi Llama
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Food
Drinks
Express Lunch (San Diego)
FOCACCIA
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Rosemary
SHORT RIB EMPANADAS
Chimichurri
ROASTED BURRATA
Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Focaccia
SHISHITO PEPPERS
Lemon, EVOO, Avocado Mousse
CALAMARI
Fresno, Tartar, Spicy Aioli
CRAB CAKE
Citrus Aioli
PROSCIUTTO SAN DANIELE
Aged Parmigiano Reggiano
TUNA TARTARE*
Avocado, Ponzu
HAMACHI CRUDO*
Serrano, Yuzu
OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL*
Half Dozen
OSSETRA ROYAL CAVIAR
Blini, Chives, Crème Fraîche
WOOD ROASTED SHRIMP
Garlic-Chili, Lemon, Parsley
SOUP & SALAD
ROASTED BEET
Citrus, Goat Cheese, Toasted Almond
ARUGULA ARTICHOKE
Mushroom, Pistachio, Parmigiano Reggiano
CAESAR
HOUSE CHOPPED
LOBSTER BISQUE
Maine Lobster, Chili Oil, Sherry
WOOD FIRE
CENTER CUT FILET*
8 ounces
PRIME RIBEYE*
16 ounces
PRIME NEW YORK STRIP*
12 ounces
A5 WAGYU*
5 ounces
MILAMESSI
WOOD-GRILLED HALF CHICKEN
Roasted Potatoes, Chimichurri
SCOTTISH SALMON
Grilled Asparagus, Arugula, Roasted Tomatoes
STEAK FRITES
Bavette Steak, Fries
TOMAHAWK*
32 ounces
BRANZINO
Lemon, Capers, Olive Oil
RACK OF LAMB*
18 ounces
TWIN MAINE LOBSTER TAILS
19 ounces, Clarified Butter, Charred Lemon
EMBELLISHMENTS
Steak Sauce Trio
Chimichurri, Béarnaise, Tomato Chimichurri
Gorgonzola Crust
Roasted Mushrooms
Oscar Style
Maine Lobster Tail
SIDE DISHES
Gnocchi Alfredo & Lobster
Garlic Chili Broccolini
Parmesan Oregano Fries
Baked Potato
Grilled Asparagus
Roasted Mushrooms
Potato Purée
PASTA
SPAGHETTI
Pomodoro Sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano
CACIO E PEPE
Pecorino Cream Sauce, Cracked Black Pepper
LOBSTER ARRABBIATA
Spicy Pomodoro, Maine Lobster
TRUFFLE TAGLIATELLE
SHRIMP SCAMPI
BOLOGNESE RIGATONI
Bolognese Sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano
CAPELLINI AI FRUITTI DI MARE
Crab, Shrimp, Asparagus, Butter, EVOO
MUSHROOM RISOTTO
Cream, Parmigiano Reggiano, Roasted Mushrooms
PIZZA FINA
MARGHERITA
Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmesan, Basil
POSITANO
Salame, Mozzarella, Fresno Chili, Hot Honey
TRUFFLE & MUSHROOM
SALSICCIA
SANDWICHES
AMALFI BURGER
MAINE LOBSTER ROLL
Chimichurri Aioli, Chives
PRIME FRENCH DIP
Dessert
WARM BUTTER CAKE
CHOCOLATE SIN CAKE
Flourless Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Gelato
FIRE-ROASTED CHEESECAKE
Berry Compote
TURTLE PIE
GELATO
Vanilla, Pistachio or Chocolate
SORBET
Blood Orange
Menu as captured Sep 2, 2026 · source ↗
We hold 267 venues in San Diego, CA and could score 41 of them. This one is not among them, so it has no position — not a low one.
There is no score breakdown to show: nothing we read about this venue earned points in any of the four categories, so a bar chart of zeroes would look like a verdict on the kitchen rather than on what it publishes. What we did read is below.
v1.7.4 0.0/100 = sourcing 0.0/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 0 distinct, attribute 0 distinct, buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 0.0/18 (capped at 35% of the 0.0-point evidence base).
Buzzwords only. This venue uses sourcing language ("farm-fresh", "locally sourced") but names no farms, regions, or verifiable attributes.
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