Budget Dining Guide
Cafe Cardini Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Cafe Cardini? This budget guide lists every menu item sorted from lowest to highest price so you can find cheap eats and low-cost meal deals quickly. Prices updated September 2026.
Lowest Price
$2.00
Average Item Price
$11.22
Budget for Two
$22.44
Priced Items Tracked
151
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Cafe Cardini Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Cafe Cardini sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rigatoni Alla Vodka | pasta | w/ broccoli | $2.00 |
| 2 | Rigatoni Alla Vodka | pasta | add broccoli | $2.00 |
| 3 | Baked Cheese Ravioli | al forno | add w/ meat sauce | $3.00 |
| 4 | Baked Ziti | al forno | add w/ meat sauce | $3.00 |
| 5 | Fettuccine Alfredo | pasta | with grilled chicken | $3.00 |
| 6 | Garlic Bread | appetizers | freshly toasted italian bread basted with fresh garlic, olive oil and seasonings | $3.00 |
| 7 | Rigatoni Alla Vodka | pasta | w/ grilled chicken | $3.00 |
| 8 | Rigatoni Alla Vodka | pasta | add grilled chicken | $3.00 |
| 9 | Fettuccine Alfredo | pasta | add grilled chicken | $4.00 |
| 10 | Garlic Bread | appetizers | with melted mozzarella cheese | $4.00 |
| 11 | Fried Zucchini | appetizers | with marinara sauce | $4.95 |
| 12 | Garden Mixed Salad | salads | — | $4.95 |
| 13 | Minestrone Soup | soups | a tasty italian style soup with fresh vegetables and pasta in a light flavorful broth | $5.00 |
| 14 | Soup Of The Day | soups | prepared daily by our chef using the freshest of ingredients | $5.00 |
| 15 | Tortellini In Brodo | soups | cheese filled pasta served ina light chicken broth, topped with fresh parmesan cheese at your table | $5.00 |
| 16 | "Cardini" Bruschetta | appetizers | fresh diced tomato, basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and melted mozzarella on toasted italian bread | $5.95 |
| 17 | Caesar Salad | salads | — | $5.95 |
| 18 | Eggplant Rollantini | appetizers | eggplant stuffed with ricotta, parmasan and mozzarella cheese baked with fresh tomato sauce | $5.95 |
| 19 | Fried Mozzarella Sticks | appetizers | with marinara sauce | $5.95 |
| 20 | Broccoli | vegetables | — | $6.00 |
| 21 | Eggplant Rollantini | appetizers | eggplant stuffed with ricotta, parmasan and mozzarella cheese baked with fresh tomato sauce | $6.00 |
| 22 | Fettuccine Alfredo | pasta | w/ shrimp | $6.00 |
| 23 | Garden Mixed Salad | salads | mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, and cucumbers with choice of dressing | $6.00 |
| 24 | Pasta E Fagioli Soup | soups | old fashioned white kidney bean soup with a touch of pasta | $6.00 |
| 25 | Spinach | vegetables | — | $6.00 |
| 26 | Mozzarella Caprese | appetizers | fresh mozzarella and vine rip tomatoes topped with roasterd peppers, endive, fresh basil, olive oil and balsamic | $6.95 |
| 27 | Spinach Salad | salads | fresh spinach, sliced muchrooms, chopped crip bacon, diced tomatoes in warm bacon dressing | $6.95 |
| 28 | Tricolor Salad | salads | arugula, endive, and radicchio | $6.95 |
| 29 | "Cardini" Bruschetta | appetizers | fresh diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and melted mozzarella on toasted italian bread | $7.00 |
| 30 | Fried Mozzarella Sticks | appetizers | with marinara sauce | $7.00 |
Cafe Cardini Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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soups
$5.25
4 items
vegetables
$6.67
3 items
appetizers
$7.39
22 items
salads
$8.10
16 items
al forno
$9.28
10 items
pasta
$10.73
56 items
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Finding affordable meals at Cafe Cardini doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality. Our curated low-cost menu guide helps you discover the cheapest food options, budget-friendly combo deals, and best value items available on the current menu.
Prices shown are tracked from official menu sources and updated regularly. Whether you're a student looking for cheap eats, a family dining on a budget, or simply trying to keep meal costs down, sorting by price is the fastest way to find great value at Cafe Cardini.
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