Paluca Trattoria Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Paluca Trattoria, a delightful Italian seafood haven nestled in the heart of Monterey, California. This inviting eatery perfectly captures the essence of coastal dining, offering a menu brimming with fresh, sustainable seafood and a variety of vegetarian and vegan options. Whether you're craving a classic seafood risotto or a hearty vegetarian pasta, Paluca has something for everyone.
With ADA-compliant facilities and an accessible environment, this trattoria guarantees comfort for all guests. Enjoy a leisurely meal on the heated outdoor patio while savoring their craft beer and wine selection. The atmosphere is casual yet vibrant, making it a fantastic spot for family dinners or gatherings with friends.
- Reservations and delivery options available
- Compostable containers for takeout
- Happy hour specials to delight your palate
At Paluca Trattoria, every dish tells a story, inviting you to indulge in the rich flavors of Italian cuisine.
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, handbreaded fried with lemon aioli
Calabrian Prawns
Wildcaught 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
New England Clam Chowder
Breadbowl With New England Clam Chowder
Caesar Salad
Romaine, Caesar dressing, Parmesan
Grilled Prawn Caesar
Panseared 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
Soup Salad
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
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
Wildcaught prawns, Sauteed garlic, Sicilian olive oil, Italian flat leaf parsley, chili flake
Carbonara
Imported Italian pancetta, organic egg, light cream over linguini
Carbonara With Prawns
Wildcaught 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 sauteed 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
Wildcaught Monterey Bay catch of the day
Gnocchi
V Gnocchi Potato dumplings stuffed with ricotta and spinach in pesto cream