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Antipasti Freddi
"Cold Appetizers"
   

Bruschetta...............................................................................................................................
Toasted homemade bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil.

$5.95
Caprese....................................................................................................................................
Slices of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and olive oil.
$7.95
Carpaccio di Bue....................................................................................................................
Thinly sliced raw beef with capers, shredded parmesan and olive oil.
$9.95

Prosciutto e Peperoni Arrostiti..............................................................................................
Italian prociutto with pieces of parmesan, roasted bell peppers and black olives.

$10.95
 
Antipasti Caldi
"Hot Appetizers"
Calamari Fritti......................................................................................................................
Deep fried calamari served with a side of marinara sauce.
$10.95
Gamberi e Pancetta...............................................................................................................
Grilled Jumbo shrimps wrapped with pancetta (Italian bacon), served with mixed greens and topped with a light herb sauce.
$11.95
Guazzetto di Vongole............................................................................................................
Steamed Clams sauteed with garlic, parsley, white wine and fresh tomatoes.
$11.95
Melanzane alla Parmigiana..................................................................................................
Slices of marinated eggplant baked with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese.
$7.95
Mozzarella Marinara.............................................................................................................
Mozzarella cheese, deep fried and served with marinara sauce.
$6.95
Ravioli Fritti.........................................................................................................................
Breaded and fried cheese ravioli served with a side of marinara sauce.
$7.95
Pane all'Aglio........................................................................................................................
Garlic Bread.
$2.95
 
Zuppe
"Soup"
Minestrone.............................................................................................................................
Fresh vegetable soup.
$3.95
Insalate
"salads"
 
Insalata al Radicchio............................................................................................................
Radicchio, tomatoes, mixed greens, red onions, and goat cheese.
With chicken, add $2.50
$8.95
Caesar Salad..........................................................................................................................
Romaine lettuce tossed with croutons, parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing.
With chicken, add $2.50
$8.95
Insalada Ellenica (Greek Salad)..........................................................................................
Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, calamata olives, red onions and feta cheese.
With chicken, add $2.50
$8.95
 
All pasta entree are served with salad
 
Capellini Checca...................................................................................................................
Angel hair pasta sauteed with garlic, olive oil, fresh chopped tomato, basil and a touch of tomato sauce.
$13.95
Capellini Martina..................................................................................................................
Angel hair pasta sauteed with garlic, fresh tomato, mushrooms and mozzarella.
$13.95
Ciao Pasta..............................................................................................................................
Bowtie pasta sauteed with chicken, onions, garlic, mushrooms in a light tomato cream sauce.
$14.95
Farfalle al Salmone..............................................................................................................
Bowtie pasta sauteed with onions, smoke salmon, vodka in a light creamy tomato sauce.
$15.95
Farfalle Spinaci e Ricotta....................................................................................................
Bowtie pasta sauteed with fresh spinach, olive oil, garlic and ricotta cheese.
$14.95
Fettucine Pino......................................................................................................................
Fettucine sauteed with chicken, mushrooms and Alfredo sauce.
$14.95
Fettucine alla Caprece..........................................................................................................
Fettucine pasta sauteed with fresh tomato, basil, garlic, olive oil and topped with fresh mozzarella.
$14.95
Gnocci Falli Tu.....................................................................................................................
Potato dumpling sauteed with your choice of meat sauce, marinara or pesto.
$15.95
Penne Primavera...................................................................................................................
Penne pasta with mixed vegetable, fresh tomatoes, garlic and olive oil in a light tomato sauce.
$13.95
Penne alla Calabrese............................................................................................................
Tube shaped pasta sauteed with Italian sausage, bell pepper, mushrooms and marinara sauce.
$14.95
Penne alla Salsiccia..............................................................................................................
Penne pasta sauteed with Italian sausage and meat sauce.
$14.95
Penne Arrabbiata..................................................................................................................
Tube shaped pasta sauteed in a spicy tomato sauce.
$13.95
Penne Norcina.......................................................................................................................
Tube pasta sauteed with roasted bell peppers, sausages, garlic in a creamy tomato sauce.
$14.95
Penne, Pollo e Pesto..............................................................................................................
Tube shaped pasta sauteed with fresh basil sauce and chicken.
$15.95
Penne Quatro Formaggi.......................................................................................................
Tube pasta sauteed with Gorgonzola, Fontina, Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses in a light sauce.
$14.95
Spaghetti Carbonara............................................................................................................
Spaghetti with pancetta (Italian bacon), light cream sauce, egg yolk, Parmesan cheese.
$15.95
Spaghetti alle Polpette..........................................................................................................
Spaghetti with marinara sauce and meatballs.
$14.95
Spaghetti alle Vongole..........................................................................................................
Spaghetti sauteed with clams, garlic, parsley, white wine, red or white sauce.
$16.95
Spaghetti Bolognese..............................................................................................................
Spaghetti pasta sauteed with a tomato meat sauce.
$14.95
Side meatballs........................................................................................................................
$3.95
Side sausages.........................................................................................................................
$3.95
 
Pasta al Forno
"Baked Pasta"
Lasagna..................................................................................................................................
Homemade lasagna, meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
$13.95
Manicotti................................................................................................................................
Tube of pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese baked in marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella.
$13.95
Rotelle di Pasta.....................................................................................................................
Baked sheets of pasta, rolled with ham and bechamel, served in a vodka tomato cream sauce. Pasquale's speciality.
$16.95
   
All ravioli entrees are served with a salad
Panzotti..................................................................................................................................
Ravioli stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese in a marinara sauce..
$14.95
Ravioli al Formaggio............................................................................................................
Cheese ravioli with marinara sauce and basil.
$14.95
Ravioli di Pollo.....................................................................................................................
Ravioli stuffed with chicken, rosemary and garlic, topped with a tomato cream and mushroom sauce.
$15.95
 
 
Pizza Contadina....................................................................................................................
Italian style thin crust pizza topped with fresh tomato sauce, bell peppers, chopped tomato, mild Italian sausage, Greek olives and mozzarella cheese.
$14.95
Pizza Margherita...................................................................................................................
Italian style thin crust pizza topped with fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
With peperoni, add $1.00
$12.95
Pizza Rustica.........................................................................................................................
Italian style thin crust pizza topped with grilled chicken, tomatoes, red onions, goat cheese and mozzarella cheese.
$14.95
Pizza al Prosciutto................................................................................................................
Italian style thin crust pizza topped with fresh tomato sauce,mozzarella and Italian prosciutto
$14.95
Panini
"Sandwiches"
We do not serve sandwiches after 5pm
All sandwitches are served with French Fries
 
Panino alle Polpette..............................................................................................................
Homemade meatballs with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
$9.95
Panino al Pollo.....................................................................................................................
Grilled breast chicken, red onions, lettuce and tomatoes.
$9.95
Panino alla Salsiccia............................................................................................................
Italian mild sausage, bell peppers, onions and mozzarella cheese.
$9.95
Panino Caprece.....................................................................................................................
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil and galic.
$9.95
Le Carni
"Meats"
All entrees are served with a dinner salad and pasta on the side.
 
Pollo alla Parmigiana...........................................................................................................
Breaded breast of chichen with tomato sauce and mozzarella melted on top.
Served with Fettucine Alfredo.
$16.95
Pollo Marsala........................................................................................................................
Chicken breast sauteed with Marsala wine, mushrooms and raisins.
Served with a side of house pasta.
$16.95
Involtini di Pollo Agli Asparagi...........................................................................................
Chicken breast rolled and stuffed with asparagus and goat cheese. Topped with a white wine sauce. Served with side of house pasta.
$17.95
Vitello alla Parmigiana........................................................................................................
Breaded veal scallopine with tomato sauce and mozzarella melted on top.
Served with Fettucine Alfredo.
$17.95
Vitello Piccata......................................................................................................................
Veal scallopine sauteed with lemon sauce and capers.
Served with side of house pasta.
$18.95
Vitello al Marsala..................................................................................................................
Veal scallopine sauteed with Marsala wine, mushrooms and raisins.
Served with side of house pasta.
$18.95
 
Dal Mar
"From the Sea"
All entrees are served with a dinner salad.
 
Fish of the Day.....................................................................................................................
A.Q.
Cioppino................................................................................................................................
Halibut with shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, calamari and salmon in a light red broth.
Seved with garlic bread.
$22.95
Fettucine alla Crema di Scampi...........................................................................................
Fettucine pasta sauteed with shrimp and garlic in a white wine cream sauce.
$17.95
Sapori di Mare.......................................................................................................................
Jumbo scallops and shrimp sauteed with garlic, lemon, white wine and capers.
Served with side of house pasta.
$22.95
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
$21.95
Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare...................................................................................................
Spaghetti sauteed with mussels, clams, calamari, white fish and shrimp in a light red sauce.
$20.95
Dolci
"Dessert"
 
Tiramisu.................................................................................................................................
An Italian favorite! Lady Finger Cakes soaked in Expresso amd 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.
 

Carpaccio di Tonno (Appetizer)........................................................................................... Thinly sliced rare Ahi Tuna, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, artichoke hearts, parsley and green onion.

$10.95

 

Insalata all' Arancia e Salmone......................................................................................... Fresh filet of King Salmon, organic baby greens, walnuts, goat cheese, dried cranberries, and orange dressing.

$15.95

 

Pizza Picante........................................................................................................................
Tomato sauce, hot salami, sausages and mozzarella cheese.

$14.95

 

Fettuccine Mamma Rita......................................................................................................
Fettuccine, eggplant, roasted garlic, San Marzano tomato, extra virgin olive oil and parmesan cheese.

$15.95

 

Salmon alle Olive..................................................................................................................
Fresh king Salmon, green and black olives,San Marzano tomatoes, roasted garlic and 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

 

Medaglioni al Gorgonzola....................................................................................................
Pork Loin medaglion oven roasted, topped with Porcini mushrooms and gorgonzola cheese. Served with a side of roasted potatoes

$19.95

 

Porterhouse Rosmarino e Aglio...........................................................................................
14 oz. Angus Porterhouse grilled with rosemary and garlic (recipe from Tuscany).
Served with roasted potatoes

$28.95

 

Saltimbocca alla Romana.....................................................................................................
Veal scaloppine, prosciutto, mozzarella, sage and white wine. Served with house pasta.

$19.95

 

(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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