Cafasso Meatball Company… An Italian Taste Sensation! By Judith A. Habert
design the menu using items not on their regular menu to ensure that your favorite Italian dish is available for your special event.
12075 Carmel Mountain Road San Diego, Ca 92128
Rosemary, the matriarch of the Cafasso family, says it best when she explains that, all their food is "made with Italian love." Don’t miss out on this culinary experience, plan a visit to Cafasso Meatball Company and prepare yourself for an Italian taste sensation.
The local Carmel Mountain Ranch restaurant is not the first for the family whose origins are in Salerno, Italy. Vittorio Cafasso, the patriarch of the family, began his cooking career at his Grandmother’s restaurant in Salerno. Many years later he went on to open his own restaurant; Vittorio’s in Huntington Beach, California. He retired after running this establishment for 30 years. We are now lucky enough to have this local institution, which inspired Vittorio to come out of retirement. He now works side by side with his two daughters and his grandson, 3 generations of Cafassos, working together to bring their delicious family recipes to San Diegans. Anna & Gina Cafasso established CMC in June, 2011. The concept originated when the two sisters decided to leave their corporate jobs, go back to their roots and open a place where they could share family traditions and build new ones. When it comes to meatballs they offer several selections including classic beef, turkey, beef & pork, spicy beef & pork, and beef & bacon. For those with specific dietary requirements, don’t despair, you are not left out, you can indulge in their vegetarian zucchini meatballs or their gluten free variety. Although the name might lead you to believe that Cafassos is only about meatballs, their menu includes pasta, pizza, soups, salads, sandwiches, Panini and specialty Italian delicacies. Don’t even consider leaving without partaking in one of their amazing Tiramisu Cupcakes or a mouthwatering Cannoli. Cafassos also offers catering services, bringing their delicious menu to your next party or special event. With their restaurant background and extensive listing of food possibilities, they will even specially
San Diego
I cannot tell you how delighted I was to come upon The Cafasso Meatball Company. Not only do they defy the norm, they actually do so in the toughest of all ways: Meatballs are almost as sacred to Italians as their children. Even among the same family, there are often debates on who makes the best meatballs. Well, I now have the answer for all of those Italians out there and all those who simply love Italian food, Cafasso Meatball Company. Nestled in Carmel Mountain Ranch San Diego, Cafasso Meatball Company (CMC) is a restaurant you must experience for authentic and delicious Italian fare.
Woman
When you grow up in an Italian household, food is always a major part of your life. There are special recipes handed down from generation to generation which must be followed exactly, or you are denied the right to use those secret recipes ever again. Having said this, you can imagine that going out to eat at an Italian restaurant is rare. Most Italians believe that no one can prepare the food as well as their Grandmas or Moms. So why waste the money?
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