Dinner Menu
 
Antipasti Freddi
"Cold Appetizers"
   

Burrata Prosciutto e Arugula
Fresh Burrata (Italian creamy cheese, made from mozzarella) imported Parma Prosciutto, arugula, extra virgin Olive oil.

$11.95
Carpaccio di Manzo
Thinly sliced raw beef, shallots, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, imported Grana, crispy potatoes.
$11.95

Bruschetta della Casa
Toasted homemade focaccia, fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, calamata olives, sprinkle of Feta Cheese.

$7.95

Salumeria Assortita
Sliced of imported cured meat )Parma Prosciutto, speck, sopressata, salame Toscano ) served with Grana Padano and olives.

$13.95
Mozzarella Caprese
Sliced fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil (substitute burrata $2.50)
$8.95
 
Antipasti Caldi
"Hot Appetizers"
Calamari Fritti
Deep fried calamari served with a side of marinara sauce.
$11.95
Polenta e Salsiccia Piccante
Soft polenta, grilled spicy italian sausage, light tomato sauce.
$10.95
Gamberi e Pancetta
Grilled Jumbo shrimp wrapped with pancetta (Italian bacon), served with mixed greens and topped with a light herb sauce.
$11.95
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Slices of marinated eggplant baked with tomato sauce and pecorino cheese.
$7.95
Pane all'Aglio
Garlic Bread.
$2.95
 
Zuppe
"Soup"
Minestrone
Fresh vegetable soup.
$4.95
Insalate
"salads"
 
Insalata Pera e Gorgonzola
Baby mixed greens, raspberry vinaigrette, dried cranberry, sliced pears, gorgonzola, walnuts
With chicken, add $2.50
$9.95
Inslata Cesare
Romaine lettuce tossed with croutons, parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing.
With chicken, add $2.50
$9.95
Insalata Ellenica (Greek Salad)
Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, calamata olives, red onions and feta cheese.
With chicken, add $2.50
$9.95
 
 
Le Pizze
"Pizza"
thin crust pizza using house made dough
 
Margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
With peperoni, add $1.50
$13.95
Crudo, Grana, Arugula
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parma prosciutto, arugula, shaved Grana Padano
$15.95
Salame Piccante
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salame, porcini mushrooms, arugula
$14.95
Speck e Gorgonzola (Bianca)
Mozzarella, gorgonzola, Speck (imported smoked prosciutto) no tomato sauce
$15.95
Burrata e Basilico
Tomato sauce, fresh burrata, cherry tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil
$14.95
Pasta Classiche
"Classic Pastas"
All pasta entree are served with salad
 
Capellini Checca
Angel hair pasta, fresh tomato, garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil
$13.95
Spaghetti alle Polpette
Tomato sauce, homemade meatballs
$14.95
Spaghetti Bolognese
Traditional meat ragu
$14.95
Spaghetti alle Vongole
Clams, garlic, parsley, white wine. Red or white sauce
$16.95
Lasagna Ferrarese
Homemade lasagna, meat sauce, ricotta, pecorino cheese
$14.95
Side of Meatballs
$3.95
Side of Sausages
$3.95
Le Paste Specialita della Casa
"House Specialties"
Ciao Pasta
Bowtie pasta, chicken, onions, garlic, mushrooms in a light tomato cream sauce
$14.95
Farfalle Spinaci Ricotta
Bowtie pasta sautéed with fresh spinach, garlic and ricotta cheese
$14.95
Paccheri Porro e Salsiccia
Wide tube pasta, leeks, ground spicy sausages, touch of cream
$15.95
Paccheri Melanzane e Ricotta Salata
Wide tube pasta, leeks, diced eggplant, basil, light tomato sauce sprinkled bread crumbs, dried aged ricotta
$15.95
Gnocchi Speck e Gorgonzola
Potato dumpling, shallots, speck (smoked proscuitto) imported Gorgonzola, touch of cream. (Also available with marinara or bolognese)
$15.95
Penne Salsiccia al Ragu
Tube pasta, Italian spicy sausage and traditional meat ragu
$15.95
Penne alla Crema di Broccoli
Tube pasta, broccoli pesto (broccoli, olive oil, garlic, pecorino cheese) no cream, shaved Grana Padano
$14.95
Fettuccine Pino
Fettuccine pasta, grilled chicken, mushrooms and Alfredo sauce.
$14.95
Fettuccine con Capesante
Fettuccine pasta, scallops, porcini mushrooms, mint, basil, garlic, cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil
$17.95
Tortellacci al Funghi Selvatici
Wild mushrooms, giant tortellini, garlic, cherry tomatoes, parsley pesto, fresh ricotta (Pasquale new favorite dish!)
$16.95
Rotelle DI Pasta
Baked sheets of pasta, rolled with ham and béchamel, vodka tomato cream sauce (Pasquale Specialty)
$16.95
Panzotti
Spinach and ricotta ravioli, fresh basil, home made tomato sauce
$14.95
Ravioli DI Pollo
Chicken and rosemary ravioli, mushrooms, tomato cream sauce
$15.95
 
Le Carni
"Meats"
All entrees are served with a dinner salad
 
Bistecca Aglio e Rosmarino
Grilled Ribeye Angus, rosemary garlic sauce, (recipe from Tuscany), served with truffle pommes frites
$25.95
Medaglioni al Gorgonzola
Oven roasted pork medallion, gorgonzola cheese, Porcini mushrooms, served with Polenta
$19.95
Saltimbocca alla Romano
Veal scaloppine Parma proscuitto, sage, mozzarella, served with Polenta
$19.95
Vitello a Piacere
Veal Scaloppine Piccata (Lemon, capers) or Marsala (Marsala wine, raisins, mushrooms) served with house pasta
$19.95
Pollo Parmigiana
Breaded breast of chicken, tomato sauce, mozzarella, served with fettuccine Alfredo
$17.95
Pollo Limone e Carciofi
Chicken breast, artichokes, lemon, white wine sauce, served with house pasta
$18.95
Pollo Marsala
Chicken breast, Marsala wine, raisins, mushrooms, served with house pasta
$17.95
 
Dal Mar
"From the Sea"
All entrees are served with a dinner salad.
 
Fish of the Day
A.Q.
Zuppa di Pesce
Halibut, shrimp, scallops, clams, calamari, salmon, light red broth, served with garlic bread or pasta
$22.95
Sapori di Mare
Jumbo scallops, shrimp, garlic, lemon, capers with wine sauce served with a side of house pasta
$21.95
Scampi al Vino Bianco
Jumbo shrimp cooked in white wine, garlic and parsley. Secret recipe from Southern Italy. Served with a side of house pasta
$20.95

 

Specialita della Casa
"House Specialties"

 

Insalata DI Stagione al Salmone
Baby organic greens, olive oil grape vinaigrette, walnuts, goat cheese, grapes, grilled filet of King Salmon

$15.95

 

Pappardelle con Speck e Funghi Porcini
Pappardelle (flat ribbon pasta), Speck (imported smoke prosciutto), Porcini mushrooms, shallots, extra virgin olive oil, parsley. Nice autumn dish.

$16.95

 

Ravioli Pera e Gorgonzola
Pear and Gorgonzola ravioli, Porcini sauce, finished with pecorino cheese and sprinkled with crispy Pancetta

$16.95

 

Salmon alle Olive
King Salmon, roasted garlic, San Marzano tomatoes, green and black olives with a white wine sauce. Served over house pasta

$26.95

 

Halibut Mediterraneo
Oven baked halibut crusted with olives, capers, parmesan. Topped with olive oil, garlic and cherry tomatoes. Served over spinach.

$29.95

 

Ossobuco alla Milanese
Ossobuco (veal shank), traditional sauce (thyme, tomato sauce, celery, carrots, onions). Served over Polenta

$25.95

 

Bistecca Aglio e Rosmarino
Grilled Ribeye, rosemary garlic sauce (recipe from Tuscany). Served with Truffle pommes frites

$25.95

 

 
Dolci
"Dessert"
 
Tiramisu
An Italian favorite! Lady Finger Cakes soaked in Espresso and Marsala Wine layered with an Italian Whipped Cream.
Creme Brulee
Egg Custard Creme with Vanilla Beans and Caramelized Topping.
Cannoli
Cannoli stuffed with Ricotta and Chocolate Chip creme.
Spumoni or Tartufo Ice Cream
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Chocolate mousse on a chocolate sponge base, dusted with cocoa powder
Flute Limoncello
Refreshing Lemon Gelato decorated with a Limoncello swirl, presented in an elegant champagne cup.
   

(949) 496-5002
31661 Camino Capistrano -
Suite 201 San Juan Capistrano, California 92675

Hours are 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. the bar is open longer

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