Cafe Pasta Menu
Welcome to Cafe Pasta, a delightful haven for Italian cuisine nestled at 305 State St, Greensboro, NC. This charming eatery combines casual elegance with an intimate ambiance, making it perfect for families, groups, or a cozy date night. With its diverse menu, Cafe Pasta caters to all tastes, boasting vegan and vegetarian options that highlight the freshest ingredients.
Start your meal with a refreshing Cafe Caesar Salad or the robust Mediterranean Salad. For your main course, indulge in artisanal pasta dishes or savor the melty goodness of their Tuscan Chicken Panini. Sides like Roasted Red Potatoes and Sautéed Vegetables complement any meal beautifully.
- Takes Reservations
- Offers Delivery and Takeout
- Outdoor Seating Available
- Full Bar with Good Drink Selections
- Catering Services for Your Events
Whether for lunch or dinner, Cafe Pasta promises a memorable dining experience with excellent service and free Wi-Fi to keep you connected. Don't miss out on their vibrant flavors!
Appetizers
Homemade Italian Sausage
Grilled sausage with roasted red pepper caramelized onions, and veal demi- glace.
Breaded Three Cheese Ravioli
Served with house marinara and Pecorino Romano.
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Fresh spinach with cream cheese, Parmesan and our blend of spices, served with toast points.
Italian-style Fried Zucchini
Served with house marinara and Parmesan Reggiano.
Fresh Fried Calamari
Firecracker Shrimp
Crispy fried popcorn shrimp with sweet and spicy coulis. Spicy.
Shrimp Cocktail
Chilled shrimp with classic cocktail sauce.
Cafe Crabcakes
Fresh lump crab meat married with our blend of fresh herbs, pan seared and served with spicy remoulade. Spicy.
Basket Of Hot Chips
Served with whole grain honey mustard dipping sauce.
Cafe Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine tossed in Caesar dressing topped with croutons and shredded Parmesan cheese.
Cafe Wedge Salad
Crisp iceberg wedge, bleu cheese, bacon, Roma tomatoes, and walnuts with bleu cheese dressing.
Mediterranean Salad
Garden fresh tomatoes, Kalamata olives, roasted peppers, pepperoncini, cucumbers and feta over fresh mixed greens with house vinaigrette.
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella atop sliced Roma tomatoes with fresh basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic.
Chef Salad
Turkey, ham, bacon, hardboiled eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, and cheddar cheese over a bed of greens.
Cobb Salad
Chicken, bacon, hardboiled eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers and crumbled blue cheese.
Spinach Salad
Spinach, hardboiled eggs, bacon, onions, and tomatoes with feta cheese
Salads
Entrees
Lasagna
Lasagna with beef Bolognese, creamy ricotta, fresh mozzarella, house pomodoro and shaved Parmesan Reggiano.
Fettuccine Primavera
Fresh vegetables in a vodka tomato cream sauce with herbs and red pepper flakes.
Spaghetti Bolognese
Sauteed ground sirloin, roasted peppers and fresh mushrooms in a classic, Roma tomato sauce with Romano cheese.
Tortellini Alfredo
Cheese filled tri-color tortellini in a four cheese cream sauce with fresh cracked black pepper and parsley.
Wild Mushroom Ravioli
Mushroom ravioli served in a vodka tomato cream sauce with herbs.
Shrimp Scampi
Sauteed shrimp with fresh tomatoes, feta, lemon, herbs, white wine and olive oil.
Cajun Penne
Chicken and shrimp with andouille sausage tossed in marinara sauce served over penne pasta.
South Beach
Sea scallops, artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers served in a Parmesan cream sauce over angel hair pasta.
Salsiccia
Spicy Italian sausage sauteed with roasted red peppers and onions over fettuccine with your choice of a creamy Parmesan sauce or spicy marinara sauce. Spicy.
Linguine Rustica
Sauteed chicken and shrimp with sun-dried tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil, lemon and herbs and mixed greens served over linguine with Parmesan cheese.
Herb Grilled Chicken Breast
Char broiled chicken drizzled with light basil pesto cream sauce and chefs choice of two sides.
Grilled Fresh Salmon
Pan seared and served with a citrus white wine sauce with fresh summer vegetables and mashed potatoes.
Parmigiana
Served over angel hair, topped with marinara and mozzarella.
Marsala
Served over gemelli topped with a mushroom demi Marsala sauce.
Picatta
Served over linguini topped with classic picatta sauce and spinach.
12 oz. Black Angus Ribeye Entree
Aged USDA choice marbled Angus with chefs choice of 2 sides.
Hot Chips
Roasted Red Potatoes
Sauteed Vegetables
Spaghetti Squash
French Fries
Pasta with Marinara
Pasta with Olive Oil
Side House Salad
Side Caesar Salad
Cup Soup Du Jour
Soup of the day.
Sides
Kids
Kids Fettuccine Alfredo
Kids Spaghetti and Meatballs
Kids Chicken Tenders
Kids Classic Mac and Cheese
Kids Flatbread Pizza
Cafe Caesar Salad Lunch
Crisp romaine tossed in Caesar dressing topped with croutons and shredded Parmesan.
Lemon Chicken Salad Lunch
Lemon marinated grilled chicken served on mixed greens with garden vegetables and balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Cafe Wedge Salad Lunch
Crisp iceberg wedge, bleu cheese, bacon, Roma tomatoes and walnuts with bleu cheese dressing.
Blackened Chicken and Shrimp Salad Lunch
Blackened chicken and shrimp with cheddar, tomatoes, red onions, bacon, and hard boiled egg served with country style ranch dressing.
Mediterranean Salad Lunch
Garden fresh tomatoes, Kalamata olives, roasted peppers, pepperoncini, cucumbers and feta over fresh mixed greens with house vinaigrette.
Chef Salad Lunch
Turkey, ham, bacon, hardboiled egg, tomatoes, cucumbers, and cheddar over a bed of greens.
Spinach Salad Lunch
Spinach, hardboiled eggs, bacon, onions, and tomatoes with feta cheese
Lunch Salads
Lunch Paninis and Wraps
Roasted Veggie Wrap Lunch
Marinated grilled seasonal vegetables with a sun-dried tomato spread in a warm tortilla. Vegetarian.
Cafe Turkey Panini Lunch
Smoked turkey with bacon, provolone, lettuce and tomato on whole grain bread.
Tuscan Chicken Panini Lunch
Char broiled chicken with mozzarella, roasted peppers, and pesto on whole grain bread.
Club Wrap Lunch
Classic club with turkey, ham, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato and Dijon in a warm tomato basil tortilla.
Italian Sub Lunch
Salami, ham, pepperoni and provolone cheese with lettuce, tomato, oil and vinegar served on a traditional Italian roll.
Meatball Mozzarella Sub Lunch
Italian meatballs with marinara sauce and provolone on a traditional Italian roll.
Walnut Chicken Salad Panini Lunch
Homemade all white meat chicken salad with walnuts, grapes, Dijon mayo, red onions and celery on whole grain bread.
Angel Hair Pomodoro
Fresh tomatoes, basil and Parmesan cheese with garlic olive oil sauce.
Liguine Rustica
Sauteed chicken and shrimp with sun-dried tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, herbs Parmesan and mixed greens served over linguine.
Penne Palermo
Andouille sausage, fresh tomatoes and mushrooms in a Dijon cream sauce.
Chicken Picatta
Chicken served over linguini topped with classic picatta sauce and spinach.
Almond Crusted Salmon Entree Lunch
Cast-iron seared, topped with fresh sauteed vegetables and citrus white wine sauce over garlic mashed potatoes.
Baked Ziti with Meatballs Lunch
Ziti pasta baked with homemade meatballs, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
Shrimp Scampi Lunch
Sauteed shrimp with fresh tomatoes, feta, lemon, herbs, white wine, and olive oil.