Cafe Veloce Menu (2025 Update)

Cafe Veloce is a charming Italian restaurant located in Kirkland, Washington. The menu features a variety of vegetarian options, including pesto pasta and black bean soup, which have received positive reviews from customers. The cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and complimentary bread with herb-infused butter add to the dining experience. The restaurant offers outdoor seating, a full bar, and happy hour specials on select nights. The diverse menu includes Italian classics such as delicious pasta dishes and pizzas. Overall, Cafe Veloce is a must-visit spot for those looking for a satisfying Italian dining experience.

Antipasto

Garlic Cheese Bread

Toasted Chianella bread with garlic-herb butter, melted provolone cheese, and a side of marinara. Half - $ / Full - $

Pesto Olive Cheese Bread

Focaccia bread with a basil pesto spread, kalamata olives and melted fontina & romano cheeses. Served with a side of marinara. Half - $ / Full - $

Bruschetta

Toasted Chianella bread with a garlic, red pepper flake and olive oil base, with diced roma & sun-dried tomatoes, pepperoncini, green peppers, a variety of olives, romano and fontina cheeses, basil & herbs.

$13.00

Scallops Beurre Blanc

Sea scallops sauteed in a white wine cream sauce with capers and tomatoes, served with toasted bread for dipping.

$18.00

Gorgonzola Meatballs

Five smaller gorgonzola-filled versions of our Veloce Signature Meatballs in a red wine-marinara sauce, served with toasted bread for dipping.

$14.00

Caprese

Sliced mozzarella, basil leaves and Roma tomatoes drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and topped with herbs, served with balsamic vinegar. Half - $/ Full - $

Veloce Signature Meatballs

Our signature homemade meatballs served with marinara and a topping of parmesan cheese. Meatballs - $ / Meatball - $

$6.00

Caesar Salad

Romaine and courtons, tossed to order with our homemade zesty anchovy, parmesan and garlic Caesar dressing, topped with parmesan cheese. Half - $ / Full - $

Caprese

Sliced mozzarella and roma tomatoes drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and topped with fresh basil & herbs. Half - $ / Full - $

Vinaigrette Salad

Romaine, sliced tomato, olives, red onions and artichoke hearts with our homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing and parmesan cheese. Half - $ / Full - $

Athena Salad

Romaine with sliced tomato, kalamata olives, red onions and feta cheese with herbs, pepperoncini, and our homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Half - $ / Full - $

Capri Salad

Mixed European greens with walnuts, goat cheese and our creamy lemon-poppyseed dressing. Half - $ / Full - $

Antipasto Chop Salad

Chopped ham, salami, red onion, a variety of olives, and artichoke on shredded romaine hearts with a lemon balsamic vinaigrette dressing, topped with provolone and parmesan cheeses, herbs and tomatoes. No Modifications

$16.00

Chicken Pasta Salad

Sauteed chicken, bowtie pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, croutons and walnuts on a bed of romaine, topped with parmesan and our house vinaigrette dressing.

$17.00

Shrimp & 'Shroom Salad

Sauteed shrimp and mushrooms in our signature scampi oil with sun-dried tomatoes on a bed of mixed European greens with our creamy lemon-poppyseed dressing and shredded parmesan cheese.

$19.00

Insalata

Zuppa

Minestrone Soup

Traditional Italian Minestrone soup with vegetables, herbs, tortellini noodles, grated parmesan and fresh basil garnish.

$9.00

Black Bean Soup

Southwest style black bean soup with vegetables, garnished with green onions and feta cheese. oz Cup - $ / oz Bowl - $

$9.00

Veloce Signature Meatballs

Three of our Cafe Veloce Signature homemade meatballs with marinara sauce and a topping of parmesan cheese.

$6.00

Chicken Parmesan

Side order of our breaded chicken breast, pan fried in oil and topped with marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, basil & herbs.

$10.00

A La Carte

Baked Dishes

Lasagna

Layers of Italian sausage, homemade Bolognese sauce, lasagna noodles, vegetable base, with ricotta, fontina and provolone cheeses, topped with mozzarella cheese.

$20.00

Lamb Lasagna

Layers of lamb, Italian sausage, lasagna noodles, and homemade Bolognese sauce with ricotta and provolone cheeses, baked and topped with mozzarella cheese.

$20.00

Eggplant Parmesan

Layers of breaded and baked eggplant, marinara, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, topped with parmesan cheese.

$18.00

Stuffed Pork Loin

Pork Loin with homemade stuffing (contains walnuts) wrapped in prosciutto and topped with a red wine-raisin-cream sauce, fontina cheese, basil & herbs.

$15.00

Chicken Scampi

Lemon butter alfredo sauce over spaghetti pasta with sauteed chicken, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes, all topped with parmesan cheese, green onions & herbs.

$23.00

Shrimp Scampi

Lemon butter alfredo sauce over fettuccine pasta with sauteed shrimp, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes all topped with parmesan cheese, green onions & herbs.

$26.00

Dungeness Scallopini

Dungeness crab, scallops, shrimp, mushrooms and garlic over fettuccine pasta sauteed in a creamy white wine alfredo sauce, with parmesan cheese, basil & herbs.

$31.00

Chicken Parmesan

Breaded, pan-fried chicken breast in a marinara-mushroom sauce, with fettuccine or spaghetti pasta, or a side of primavera vegetables. Topped with parmesan, basil & herbs.

$24.00

Fettuccini Alfredo

Sauteed mushrooms and garlic in a creamy alfredo sauce with fettuccine pasta, parmesan cheese, basil & herbs.

$18.00

Penne Aglio

Penne pasta with diced roma tomatoes sauteed in olive oil and garlic, topped with romano cheese, basil & herbs.

$15.00

Pesto

Bowtie pasta in a creamy blend of alfredo and pesto with a dollop of marinara at the bottom, with mushrooms, garlic, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, basil & herbs.

$18.00

Quattro Formaggi

Penne pasta in a creamy alfredo sauce with a dollop of marinara, topped with a combination of fontina, provolone, parmesan and bleu cheeses, basil & herbs.

$18.00

Mediterranean

Seashell pasta, roma and sun-dried tomatoes, a variety of olives, pepperoncini, green peppers and marinara, with feta cheese, basil & herbs.

$19.00

Beef Bolognese

Fettuccine pasta with our Homemade Bolognese Sauce: a tomato-base with Italian sausage, ground beef and diced vegetables, topped with parmesan cheese, basil & herbs.

$23.00

Primavera

Tri-color spirelli pasta with steamed broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, red peppers, mushrooms and garlic in a creamy pesto-alfredo sauce, topped with provolone and romano cheeses, sesame seeds, basil & herbs.

$19.00

Gino

Spaghetti, baby clams, Italian sausage, garlic, mushrooms, green peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions, white wine pesto-tomato sauce, parmesan, basil & herbs.

$25.00

La Buona Donna

Penne pasta sauteed in olive oil with garlic, roma tomatoes, artichokes and black olives, topped with provolone, feta, basil & herbs. Add anchovies for $

$19.00

Criolo

Spirelli pasta, Cajun Andouille sausage, chicken, red onions, red and green peppers, garlic, Creole sauce, smoked gouda, provolone cheese & green onions.

$23.00

Salcito

Spirelli pasta with sauteed Italian sausage, garlic, red onions, red and green peppers in a marinara sauce, topped with green onions and parmesan cheese.

$20.00

Muffaletta

Penne pasta sauteed in olive oil with ham, wine cured salami and a variety of olives, topped with mozzarella and provolone cheeses, sesame seeds, basil & herbs.

$20.00

Beef & Gorgonzola

Seashell pasta with shredded beef, sauteed red and green julienne peppers in a gorgonzola cream sauce, topped with fontina cheese, basil & herbs.

$23.00

Clam Giulio

Seashell pasta, baby clams, mushrooms and garlic sauteed with a creamy alfredo sauce, topped with romano cheese, basil & herbs.

$23.00

Pastas

Pizza

Margherita Pizza

Diced tomatoes sauteed in garlic, on an olive oil base with mozzarella and romano cheese, with basil & herbs.

$15.00

Lambretta Chicken Pizza

Sauteed chicken, pesto spread, red peppers, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts and provolone cheese.

$19.00

Muffaletta Pizza

Smoked ham, salami, mixed olive tapenade, melted mozzarella and provolone cheese on an olive oil base, topped with sesame seeds, basil & herbs.

$19.00

Classic Moto Pizza

Sauteed Italian sausage, red onions, pepperoni, marinara, parmesan and provolone cheese.

$19.00

Benelli Pizza

Italian sausage, mushrooms, garlic and marinara, topped with provolone and fontina cheeses, basil & herbs.

$19.00

Meatball Pizza

Sliced Veloce Signature Meatballs, pepperoni and marinara sauce topped with provolone cheese, basil & herbs.

$19.00

Veloce Special Pizza

Italian Sausage, pepperoni, black olives, mushrooms, ham, green peppers, roma tomatoes, marinara sauce, provolone, mozzarella and fontina cheeses, with basil & herbs.

$23.00

Mediterranean Pizza

Roma and sun-dried tomatoes, a variety of olives, pepperoncini, green peppers, marinara sauce, feta & provolone cheeses, basil & herbs.

$19.00

Half Portion Pastas

Half portion of either the Penne Aglio, Marinara, Quattro Formaggi or Pesto Pasta, with your choice of a cup of soup or a side salad. Made Vegetarian, but additions such as chicken, Italian sausage, shrimp, meatballs, or vegetables are available.

$15.00

Italiano Giuseppe

Baked sub-style sandwich on a Macrina Giuseppe loaf, with your choice of a cup of soup or side salad. Prosciutto, salami, red onions, roasted red peppers, olive oil & pesto spread with melted provolone cheese.

$13.00

Meatball Giuseppe

Baked sub-style sandwich on a Macrina Giuseppe loaf, with your choice of a cup of soup or side salad. Sliced Veloce Signature Meatballs, marinara, pepperoni and provolone cheese, served with a side of marinara.

$13.00

Caprese Giuseppe

Baked sub-style sandwich on a Macrina Giuseppe loaf, with your choice of a cup of soup or side salad. Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, romaine lettuce, basil pesto and herbed olive oil, with a side of balsamic vinegar. Add ham for $ extra.

$13.00

Lunch Menu

Kids Menu

Kids Cheese Pizza

Pizza crust with mozzarella and marinara.

$7.00

Kids Moped Pizza

Classic Pepperoni Pizza.

$8.00

Kids Noodles

Spaghetti, spirelli, seashell, fettuccine, penne, bow tie or wagon wheel pasta, with butter and parmesan cheese.

$7.00

Kids Noodles With Sauce

Spaghetti, spirelli, seashell, fettuccine, penne, bow tie or wagon wheel pasta with choice of marinara, alfredo, gorgonzola, creamy pesto, or pink sauce. Topped with parmesan cheese.

$8.00

Kids Lasagna

Layers of Italian sausage, Bolognese sauce, lasagna noodles and a variety of cheeses, topped with mozzarella cheese.

$9.00

San Pellegrino

ml Bottle. Sparkling Natural Mineral Water.

$3.00

San Pellegrino Sparkling Beverages

ml Can. Choice of flavor: Pomegranate & Orange, Lemon, or Blood Orange.

$2.00

Caffe Darte Coffee

Abruzzo Medium Italian Roast Coffee

$3.00

Beverages

Bottled Beer

Rochefort Trappist Belgian Ale (.oz)

$10.00

Orval Trappist Belgian Ale

$10.00

Bear Republic Racer IPA

$5.00

Diamond Knot Industrial IPA

$10.00

Lindemans Lambic (oz)

Raspberry, Strawberry, Apple, or Peach

$10.00

Buckler Non-Alcoholic Beer

$5.00

Maui Brewing

Maui Brewing Big Swell IPA, Maui Brewing Coconut Porter, Maui Brewing Bikini Blonde

$6.00

Schilling Cider

Schilling London Dry Cider, Schilling Local Legend Semi-Sweet Cider

$7.00

Ace Pineapple Cider (oz)

$6.00

Samuel Smith Imperial Stout

$10.00

Peroni Nastro Azzurro (oz)

$7.00

Menabrea Bionda Blonde Lager (oz)

$6.00

Occidental Brewing Hefeweizen (oz)

$10.00

Westmalle Trappist Tripel Belgian Ale (.oz)

$10.00

Retail Wine Selections

See our online ordering site for current Retail Wine offerings. Take $ off list prices when purchasing wine to-go!

Happy Hour Wine

Applies to any bottle $ or more, EVERYDAY before PM. (In house dining only).

Wine

Sides and Pasta Additions

Side Of Chicken

Side of sauteed chicken.

$6.00

Side Of Sausage

Side of either spicy sliced Andouille sausage or mild crumbled Italian Sausage.

$6.00

Side Of Shrimp

Side of sauteed shrimp.

$9.00

Side Of Vegetables

Steamed primavera vegetables.

$6.00

Side Of Mushrooms

Side of sauteed mushrooms.

$2.00

Side Of Broccoli

Side of steamed broccoli.

$2.00

Side Of Sauce

oz side of sauce. Choice of marinara, alfredo, pink sauce, creamy pesto, or gorgonzola cream.

$2.00

Side Of Cheese

oz portion of cheese. Choice of parmesan, fontina, mozzarella, provolone, bleu, goat, feta, romano, or smoked gouda cheese.

$1.00

Tiramisu

Delicate espresso drenched cake layers enhanced with mascarpone cheese mousse, topped with cocoa sugar and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.

$6.00

Limoncello Flute

Refreshing Limoncello flavored sorbet swirled with custard, served in a champagne flute which is yours to keep!

$8.00

Vanilla Ice Cream

$4.00

Spumoni Ice Cream

$4.00

Flourless Chocolate Torte

Gluten Free chocolate cake with a drizzle of chocolate and whip cream.

$7.00

Raspberry Donut Cheesecake

Raspberry Cheesecake served with donut crumbles and whipped cream.

$7.00

Chocolate Souffle A La Mode

Warmed chocolate cake with a molten fudge center served with vanilla ice cream

$9.00

Seasonal Gelato

$5.00

Dessert