Garibaldi Trattoria Menu (2025 Update)
Garibaldi Trattoria, a renowned Italian pizza restaurant in Fuquay Varina, offers a diverse menu with a focus on quality ingredients and authentic flavors. From appetizers like Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallop and Coconut Shrimp to flavorful soups like Minestrone and French Onion Soup, the options are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Customers rave about the exceptional service and inviting atmosphere, making it a top choice for dining in the area. Don't miss out on signature dishes like Rigatoni Vodka and the White Pie, which have received high praise for their creamy textures and rich flavors. With options for both meat lovers and vegetarians, Garibaldi Trattoria caters to a wide range of preferences, ensuring a satisfying dining experience for all. Visit this Italian gem for a taste of savory delights and a memorable culinary journey.
Appetizer Specials
Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallop
Coconut Shrimp
6 coconut shrimp served with a side of honey mustard sauce.
Bruschetta Basilica
Vine ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, red onion, basil, olive oil, balsamic reduction served on garlic crostini.
Calamari Fritti
Fresh calamari, cherry peppers, served with spicy marinara.
Carpaccio Romano
Pepper-seared filet mignon topped with arugula, balsamic glaze, red onion, shaved pecorino Romano, truffle oil and maldon sea salt.
Cozze
Prince Edward Island mussels served in a garlic, white wine and saffron cream broth or marinara sauce.
Polpette Alla Napoletana
Vongole Oreganatta
Littleneck clams topped with toasted bread crumbs, fresh herbs, parmigiano cheese in a garlic, white wine and lemon butter sauce.
Mozzarella Riviera
Fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, vine ripe tomatoes, arugula, balsamic reduction and extra virgin olive oil.
Escargot
French pesto, garlic, butter and parsley, baked to perfection.
Garlic Knots
Hand rolled garlic knots served with homemade marinara sauce.
Mozzarela Lunas
Hand cut and breaded mozzarella, lightly fried and served with our homemade marinara sauce.
Appetizers
Soups
Minestrone
Fresh vegetable soup, cooked in a chicken broth and served with grated pecorino Romano and fresh basil.
French Onion Soup
Caramelized onion cooked in French au jus baked with gruyere.
Della Casa Salad
Mixed greens served with cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, with balsamic vinaigrette.
Di Caesar Salad
Romaine hearts, anchovies, classic Caesar dressing, pecorino Romano, garlic crostini.
Di Mesculin Salad
Hand selected greens, fresh pears, honey glazed walnuts, goat cheese, sundried cranberries with citrus vinaigrette.
Salads
Baked Pasta
Lasagna Della Nonna
Fresh egg pasta, hearty beef & pork ragu, ricotta, fresh mozzarella, Parmeggiano cheese and bechamel sauce.
Ziti Al Forno
Baked ziti pasta with mozzarella, parmeggiano, ricotta, san marzano tomato sauce.
Ravioli Al Formaggio
Homamade cheese ravioli tossed in tomato basil sauce and baked with fresh mozzarella.
Melanzana Alla Parmegiana
Breaded and lightly fried eggplant, served with marinara sauce, Parmeggiano and baked with fresh melted mozzarella cheese.
Penne Alla Vodka
Penne pasta, pancetta, caramelized onions and basil in a vodka tomato cream sauce.
Gnocchi Bolognese
House made potato gnocchi in a traditional homemade meat sauce.
Spaghetti E Polpette Brusciato
Spaghetti and nonna's meatballs served with traditional Sunday gravy (tomato basil).
Cavatelli Alla Romana
Fresh cavatelli pasta, lugano sausage, broccollini, Parmigiano cheese, garlic and olive oil.
Rigatoni Al Salmone with Cherry Tomato cream Sauce
Rigatoni pasta with sauteed salmon, grape tomatoes, fresh peas, shallots in a cherry tomato cream sauce.
Rigatoni Al Salmone with Parmeggiano Cheese Sauce
Rigatoni pasta, sauteed salmon, grape tomatoes, fresh peas, shallots and parmeggiano cheese sauce.
Rigatoni Rustico
Grilled chicken, roasted red pepper, baby spinach, shallots in a vodka tomato cream sauce.
Fettuccini Alfredo
Fettuccini pasta tossed in traditional Parmeggiano cream sauce.
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
Spaghetti with pancetta, eggs, cream, fresh summer peas and Parmigiano cheese sauce.
Linguini Alla Vongole
Long island middle neck clams, sauted in a garlic white wine sauce or fresh marinara.
Cappelini Primavera
Angel hair pasta, fresh summer vegetables and your choice of garlic white wine or marinara sauce.
Tortellini Di Torino
Cheese filled tortellini with filet beef tips, fresh spinach and shiitake mushrooms over a creamy marsala sauce.
Farfalle Al Genovese
Bow-tie pasta tossed in pesto Parmeggiano cream sauce.
Pasta
Entree Specials
Rack of Lamb
4 lambchops with a rosemary red wine sauce. Served with potato au gratin and chefs choice of vegetable.
Scallop Special
4 Sea Scallops pan seared in buerr blanc sauce with capers. Served with potato au gratin and chefs choice vegetable.
Seafood Alfredo
Shrimp, salmon, and scallops dusted with blackened seasoning in fettucini Alfredo.
Parmegiana
Lightly fried breaded cutlets, baked with tomato basil sauce, mozzarella and Parmeggiano cheese.
Francese
Egg battered and sauteed with white wine lemon butter sauce.
Marsala
Sauteed wild mushrooms, shallots, marsala wine and demi-glace sauce.
Piccata
Artichoke hearts, capers, white wine, lemon butter and parsley sauce.
Sorrentino
Prosciutto, eggplant, fresh mozzarella, roasted red pepper and cherry tomato sauce.
Milanese
Lightly breaded and pan fried, topped with fresh mozzarella, red onion, vine ripe tomato, arugula, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Saltimbocca
Served with proscuitto, sage and a sherry white wine sauce.
Dijon
Grained Dijon mustard and white wine sauce served with sauteed cremini mushrooms.
Chicken & Veal
Pizza
Large Napolitana Pizza
New York style pizza. Traditional Napolitana round 16" pizza.
Medium Napolitan Pizza
New York style pizza, traditional Napolitana round 12" pizza.
Medium Pizza Bianca
12" white pizza. Topped with mozzarella, ricotta, roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil, pecorino Romano and fresh oregano.
Gluten Free Pizza
10" gluten free pizza.
Large Bianca Pizza
White pizza. Topped with mozzarella, ricotta, roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil, pecorino romano cheese and oregano.
Pizza della Nonna
Grandma's pizza. Fresh san Marzano tomato sauce, garlic, fresh mozzarella, and basil.
Toscana Pizza
Fig jam, prosciutto di Parma, fresh mozzarella di Buffalo, gorgonzola cheese and topped with arugula and balsamic reduction.
Calabrese Pizza
Fresh plum San Marzano tomatoes, broccolini, roasted garlic, spicy Italian crumbled sausage, oven dried Roma tomatoes, mozzarella and provolone cheese.
Genovese Pizza
Bechamel, grilled eggplant, roasted peppers, ricotta, mozzarella, goat cheese, pesto and toasted piniolis.
Margherita Pizza
Fresh plum San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella di Buffalo, fresh basil and pecorino Romano.
Quattro Fromaggio Pizza
Bechamel, mozzarella, provolone, Parmegiano, mascarpone and wild mushrooms topped with arugula and truffle oil.
Arrabiata Pizza
Fresh plum San Marzano tomato sauce, roasted garlic, shrimp, pancetta, cherry peppers and mozzarella di Buffalo.
Garibaldi Pizza
Fresh plum San Marzano tomatoes, polpette meatballs, fresh mozzarella di Buffalo, ricotta cheese and fresh basil.
Specialty Pizza
Calzone, Stromboli & Rolls
Cheese Calzone
Served with ricotta, mozzarella and pecorino Romano.
Chicken Roll
Deep fried chicken cutlet, covered with mozzarella and baked in a pizza pocket, served with marinara sauce on the side.
Stromboli
Meatballs, sausage, pepperoni, onions and peppers, tossed in marinara sauce, covered with mozzarella and baked in a pizza pocket.
New York Strip
14 oz. prime cut New York strip served with cognac peppercorn sauce and Brussel sprout hash.
Salmone a La Venezia
Herb grilled faroe island organic salmon, sauteed baby spinach, rosemary potatoes au gratin and balsamic honey glaze.
Costoletta di Carolina
Pan seared double-cut pork chop, caramelized pears, gorgonzola cheese with a cider reduction, served with rosemary potato au gratin and vegetable.
Zuppa di Pesce
Calamari, shrimp, clams, mussels and white fish, cooked in tomato brodo sauce, served over linguini.
Ravioli de Aragosta
Hand-made lobster ravioli served with shrimp in a creamy sherry wine sauce.
Pecan Pollo in Crosta
Pecan crusted chicken served over sun-dried cherry jus with a side of rosemary potato au gratin and green beans.
Agenllo Alla Milanese
Braise lamb shank served with saffron, risotto, fresh peas, and natural au jus.
Specialty of the House
Kids Menu
Kids Cheese Ravioli
4 homemade cheese ravioli, tomato basil sauce and mozzarella cheese
Kids Spaghetti & Meatballs
1 homemade meatball on top of spaghetti and tomato basil sauce
Kids Chicken Tenders & French Fries
Kids Cheese Pizza
Kids Pepperoni Pizza
Kids Orange Juice
Kids Cranberry Juice
Kids Apple Juice
Kids Acqua Panna
Kids San Peligrino
Tiramisu
Mascarpone Cheesecake
Italian cream cheesecake served with raspberry puree.
Garibaldi Cannoli
Homemade cannoli cream with dark chocolate, pistachio and orange zest. 3 mini cannolis
Chocolate Lava Cake
Ferraro dark chocolate served with vanilla bean gelatto.
Creme Brulee
White chocolate vanilla with fresh berries
Limoncello Cake
Limoncello mascarpone cream topped with homemade caramel sauce.
Desserts
Beverages
Soft Drink
Juice
Bottled Water
Kids Milk
Della Casa Salad Lunch
Mixed greens served with cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, with balsamic vinaigrette.
Di Caesar Salad Lunch
Romaine hearts, anchovies, classic Caesar dressing, pecorino Romano, garlic crostini.
Di Mesculin Salad Lunch
Hand selected greens, fresh pears, honey glazed walnuts, goat cheese, sundried cranberries with citrus vinaigrette.
Lunch Salads
Lunch Sandwiches
L'italiano Sandwich
Cold. Sopressatta, proscuitto, pepperoni and Genoa salami, topped with fresh mozzarella di Buffalo, roasted peppers, arugula, red onion and olive oil.
Capri Sandwich
Cold. Mozzarella di Buffalo, roma tomatoes, roasted red peppers, spring mix, fresh basil pesto and sweet balsamic reduction.
Garibaldi Sandwich
Cold. Prosciutto di Parma, mozzarella di Buffalo, roasted peppers, grilled eggplant and arugula.
Pollo Al Parmiggiano Sandwich
Hot. Lightly fried breaded chicken cutlets, baked with tomato basil sauce, mozzarella and pollo al Parmiggiano.
Vitello Al Parmigiano Sandwich
Hot. Lightly fried breaded veal cutlets, baked with tomato basil sauce, mozzarella and Parmeggiano cheese.
Mellanzana Alla Parmegiana Sandwich
Hot. Breaded eggplant, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Polpette Alla Juseppe Sandwich
Hot. Homemade meatball, melted mozzarella, provolone and tomato sauce.
Baccio Sandwich
Hot. Grilled eggplant, mozzarella di buffalo, olive tapenade, arugula and roasted peppers.
Filetto Sandwich
Hot. Grilled veal scallopini, roasted tomatoes, charred red onion, portobello mushrooms and shaved pecorino Romano.
Fuorni Sandwich
Hot. Grilled chicken, broccoli rabe, fire roasted peppers, sherry peppers and provolone cheese.
Toscana Flatbread
Fig jam, prosciutto di Parma, fresh mozzarella di Buffalo, gorgonzola cheese and topped with arugula and balsamic reduction.
Calabrese Flatbread
Genovese Flatbread
Bechamel, grilled eggplants, roasted peppers, ricotta, mozzarella, goat cheese, pesto and toasted piniolis.
Margharita Flatbread
Fresh plum San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella di Buffalo, fresh basil and pecorino Romano.
Quatro Fromaggio Flatbread
Bechamel, mozzarella, provolone, Parmegiano, mascarpone and wild mushrooms topped with arugula and truffle oil.
Arrabiata Flatbread
Fresh plum San Marzano tomatoes, roasted garlic, shrimps, pancetta, cherry peppers and fresh mozzarella di Buffalo.
Garibaldi Flatbread
Fresh plum San Marzano tomatoes, polpette meatball, fresh mozzarella di Buffalo, ricotta cheese and fresh basil.
Lunch Flatbread
Lunch Pasta
Penne Alla Vodka Lunch
Penne pasta, pancetta, caramelized onions and basil in a vodka tomato cream sauce.
Gnocchi Bolognese Lunch
House made potato gnocchi in a traditional homemade meat sauce.
Spaghetti E Polpette Brusciato Lunch
Spaghetti and nonna's meatballs served with traditional Sunday gravy.
Cavatelli Alla Romana Lunch
Fresh cavatelli pasta, lugano sausage, broccollini, Parmigiano cheese, garlic and olive oil.
Rigatoni Al Salmone Lunch
Rigatoni pasta with sauteed salmon, grape tomatoes, fresh peas, shallots in a sherry tomato cream sauce.
Rigatoni Rustico Lunch
Grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, spinach, shallot in a vodka tomato cream sauce.
Fettuccini Alfredo Lunch
Fettuccini pasta tossed in traditional Parmeggiano cream sauce.
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara Lunch
Spaghetti with pancetta, eggs, cream, fresh summer peas and Parmigiano cheese sauce.
Linguini Alla Vongole Lunch
Long island middle neck clams, sauted in garlic white wine sauce or fresh marinara.
Cappalini Primavera Lunch
Cappalini pasta, fresh summer vegetables, your choice of garlic white wine or tomato basil sauce.
Lasagna Della Nonna Lunch
Fresh egg pasta, hearty beef ragu, ricotta, fresh mozzarella, Parmigiano cheese and bechamel sauce.
Ziti Al Forno Lunch
Baked ziti pasta with mozzarella, Parmeggiano, ricotta, San Marzano tomato sauce.
Ravioli Al Formaccio E Marinara Lunch
Homemade cheese ravioli tossed in tomato basil sauce and baked with fresh mozzarella.
Lunch Baked Pasta
Lunch Pizza
Piadine Napolitana Pizza Lunch
New York style pizza. Personal size
Napolitana Pizza Lunch
New York style pizza. Traditional Napolitana round pizza.
Pizza De La Nonna Lunch
Grandma's pizza. Fresh plum San Marzano tomato sauce, garlic, fresh mozzarella and basil.
Piadine Pizza Bianca Lunch
White pizza. Topped with mozzarella, ricotta, roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil, pecorino Romano and fresh oregano.
Pizza Bianca Lunch
White pizza piadine. Topped with mozzarella, ricotta, roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil, pecorino Romano and fresh oregano.
Cheese Calzone Lunch
Ricotta, mozzarella and pecorino Romano.
Stromboli Lunch
Meatball, sausage, pepperoni, onions and peppers, tossed in marinara sauce, covered with mozzarella and baked in a pizza pocket.
Lunch Calzone, Stromboli & Rolls
Lunch Chicken & Veal
Parmegiana Lunch
Lightly fried breaded cutlets, baked with tomato basil sauce, mozzarella and Parmeggiano cheese.
Francese Lunch
Lightly fried breaded cutlets, baked with tomato basil sauce, mozzarella and Parmeggiano cheese.
Marsala Lunch
Sauteed wild mushrooms, shallots, marsala wine and demi-glace sauce.
Piccata Lunch
Artichoke hearts, capers, white wine, lemon butter and parsley sauce.
Milanese Lunch
Artichoke hearts, capers, white wine, lemon butter and parsley sauce.
Kids Spaghetti & Meatball Lunch
Kids Cheese Pizza Lunch
Pepperni Pizza Lunch
Chicken tenders & French Fries Lunch
Breaded or battered crispy chicken served with french fries
Lunch Kids Menu
Lunch Desserts
Tiramisu Lunch
Ladyfingers soaked in espresso and kahlua with mascarpone cream and cocoa powder.
Garibaldi Cannoli Lunch
Fried pastry with a sweet creamy filling.
Mascarpone Cheesecake Lunch
Italian cream cheesecake served with raspberry puree.