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234 Forest Ave.
Laguna Beach, CA 92648
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Antipasti

3 Cheeses X $25.99, 6 Items X $29.99, 3 Meats X $26.99

Pesto Mozzarella

$12.99
No Nuts. Mild & creamy, refreshing basil pesto, made in house, Alessa's style

Black Trufa

$13.99
Made from pure sheep's milk & cured for 30 days with black truffles woven through its interior

Gouda 26 Months

$14.99
Netherlands- Caramel and smokey notes with "crystal flavor" Served with Italian black Amarena

Ricotta

$14.99
Grainy and creamy, organic italian honey and pecan

Burricotta

$13.99
Italian black lava salt, rosemary infused EVOO, arugula. (Burrata Stuffed with Ricotta)

Red Leicester Crunch

$14.99
England-Matured for 15 months. Served with italian sweet peppers

Burrata

$14.99
Sea salt, EVOO, Italian artichokes, crostini

Parmigiano

$13.99
Pear, Italian honey, caramelized pecan

Elk Salami

$13.99
Lean cuts of premium elk meat. Seasoned with our unique homemade blend of spices

Bison Salami

$14.99
Dry-cured, boldly flavorful, natural sweetness, aged in a dry room for two months, seasoned with black peppercorn and fresh garlic

Wild Boar Salami

$13.99
Prepared with herbs & wine, exceptional flavor and complexity.Matured for 3 months

Duck Prosciutto

$14.99
Dark, rich and tender black pepper crusted, cured and airdried

Tartufotto

$13.99
Italian ham slow roasted, infused with an aromatic wild truffle

Venison Salami

$14.99
Seasoned with red wine, juniper berry, sea salt & black peppercorn

Soppressata Calabrese

$13.99
Aromatic spicy salami seasoned with chili pepper from Calabria

Iberico de Bellota

$23.99
Pure Pata Negra paleta, free-range, acorn-fed Iberian pigs, cured shoulder, aged for 24 months. Served over peppery arugula, parmigiano crostini and petals of rainbow carrots. Not available for mix & match

San Daniele

$15.99
King of prosciutto, It's genuine and incredibly noble, cured for 18 months

Insalate

Chef Alessandro Pirozzi Support S Californian Farmers by Using Locally Grown Organic Vegetables in Each and Every Recipe

Caesar

Shaved parmigiano, homemade croutons, our famous anchovy-lemon dressing. Organic romaine or iceberg lettuce, subjected to our Chef's quality judgement
  • Full $12.99
  • Side $10.99
  • Add Alici 4 Pcs (Italian White Anchovy)
  • $3.99

Casa

Organic baby mixed greens, fresh tomatoes, organic carrots, made in house Italian herbs vinaigrette & parmigiano
  • Full $12.99
  • Side $10.99

Baby Kale Salad

$14.99
Organic fresh kale and rainbow cauliflower, baked caramelized pecans, shaved aged parmesan cheese, homemade date white balsamic vinaigrette

Arugula Salad

$14.99
Wild organic fresh arugula, oregano, local lemon, EVOO, shaved aged parmigiano & chopped bruschetta tomato

Italian Caprese

$16.95
Tomatoes, made in house mozzarella, Kalamata olives, fresh basil, organic arugula, EVOO, Saba

Pere & Goat Cheese

$15.75
Baby mixed greens, organic local pears, goat cheese, caramelized pecans and homemade raspberry vinaigrette

Superfood Salad

$21.99
Organic & locally grown: Quinoa, chia seeds, goji berries, fresh arugula, rainbow carrots, baby kale, spinach, hearts of romaine, roasted veggies, sunflower seeds, raspberry, unfiltered italian honey, EVOO & homemade lemon vinaigrette

To-Start

Zucca Ravioli (Must Try!)

$14.50
House-made organic butternut squash ricotta ravioli, brown butter sage sauce, amaretto almond cookie crumbs. Angelica made every morning in house for 20 years

Stracciatella Soup

$14.99
Homemade spinach soup, chicken broth, local ranch fresh organic eggs, parmesan

Nonna Ida Soup

$13.99
Homemade chicken broth, organic local zucchini, Roma tomatoes, fresh organic spinach, parmesan
  • Add Braised Shredded Beef
  • $5.00

Involtini

$16.50
Organic zucchini rolled & baked with basil, homemade mozzarella, over pomodoro, topped with more mozzarella

Alici

$13.99
White imported Italian anchovy, organic fresh arugula, organic carrots, calabrian oil

Cioppino

Black tiger shrimp, Tasmanian salmon, clams, calamari, and fresh fish, oregano, garlic, white wine tomato broth
  • Appetizer Size $19.99

Olive Fritte

$13.99
Fontina stuffed Castelvetrano olives, lightly flash-fried, Greek oregano

Shrimp Scampi & Clams

$24.50
Sautéed in a lobster reduction sauce, with Meyer lemon and calabrian hot chili

Bruschetta Pomodoro

$16.99
Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic Alessa's way

Calamari Fritti

$20.99
Crispy-fried Calamari, arrabbiata sauce

Mamma Mia

$22.99
Alessa's favorite 3 Homemade Mamma Margherita's meatballs, ragú, fresh burrata, organic basil. You Will Love Them!!

Fried Mozzarella Nodini

$15.99
Served with pomodoro sauce

Baby Lamb Chops

$25.99
Pan seared & oven baked two Australian chops, brushed with italian infused herbs EVOO, drizzling with Amarena cherries and Taylor port reduction, over wild mushrooms and Idaho potatoes

Carpaccio

The Italian Method to Thinly Slice Meat, Seafood and Vegetables

Octopus and Tasmanian Salmon

$24.50
Invented by Chef Alessandro Pirozzi. Braised Italian octopus, thinly sliced sashimi grade Tasmanian salmon, unfiltered EVOO, teardrop sweet peruvian peppers, lemon preserves, organic fresh tomatoes and organic greens, Maldon salt flakes, ground black pepper and italian capers. Pairs with Cakebread, Sauvignon Blanc

Filet Mignon

$22.99
Center cut USDA Prime filet mignon, thinly sliced carpaccio style, locally grown lemon juice, Italian EVOO, organic and fresh peppery arugula, aged shaved parmigiano, italian capers, sea salt and a pinch of red and black pepper. Pairs with Rosato Rose, Sud Italia

Burrata & Heirloom Tomato

$22.99
Organic fresh arugula and Castelvetrano olives with creamy mozzarella, organic basil, sea salt, EVOO and italian herbs

Golden Beets and Goat Cheese

$21.99
Mixed baby greens, wild berry dressing, fresh raspberries, baked caramelized pecans. Pairs with Ponzi, Pinot Noir

Calzone

Calzone

$23.99
Originated in Naples, Italy. Is an Oven-Baked Folded Pizza that Has Sealed Edges, Filled With: Ricotta, homemade Mozzarella & Fontina, Soppressata calabrese spicy salami with our unique made in house basil tomato sauce

Pizze

Our Dough Is Met Iculously Prepared with A Blend of Imported Italian Flours, Alessa's Way

Pizza Bella

$20.99
No tomato sauce. Fontal cheese and homemade mozzarella, organic tomato bruschetta, fresh arugula and italian oregano

Capricciosa

$22.99
Homemade Mozzarella cheese, Italian baked ham, marinated artichokes, wild mushrooms, tomato sauce & black olives

Meat Lover (Must Try!)

$24.99
Mamma Margherita's meatballs, creamy burrata Soppressata Calabrese & secret recipe of our homemade polpette sauce. Caution!! Is Addictive

Crispy Prosciutto

$22.99
San Marzano sauce, melted goat cheese, calabrian chili infused spicy oil, homemade fresh mozzarella, San Daniele prosciutto

Margherita

$19.95
Unique homemade Pomodoro sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh organic basil, EVOO infused with italian herbs

Di Parma

$23.99
Made in house Mozzarella, imported ricotta cheese, parma prosciutto, arugula

Calabria

$23.99
Mild Italian made in house sausage, spicy salami, smoked mozzarella, arrabbiata sauce

Funghi Misti

$23.99
No Tomato Sauce. Wild mixed organic mushrooms, fontina cheese, homemade infused truffle oil

Quattro Stagioni

$23.50
Tartufotto ham, artichokes, black olives, mushrooms, tomato sauce, all mixed

Pasta Specialties

Bucat Ini Arugula & Burrata

$24.99
Homemade Bucatini pasta, infused with organic local baby tomatoes and organic arugula, tossed in EVOO, Italian herbs and garlic. Topped with our fresh burrata & black sea salt

Dolce Gabbana Ravioli

$24.99
Edible rose petal infused ravioli, filled with mozzarella, prosciutto Cotto shallots. Served with fresh arugula, baby tomatoes, unique Chef Cardoso parmesan reduction sauce

Lobster Ravioli

$26.99
Maine lobster and roasted fennel filled ravioli, creamy tomato vodka pink sauce with butterfly black tiger shrimp

Healthy Salmon Pasta

$24.99
Lemon infused taglierini pasta, tossed with fresh salmon, shallots, garlic, pinot grigio white wine sauce, tomato bruschetta, peppery baby arugula

Black Ink Infused Linguine

$25.99
Fresh Manila clams, tiger shrimp, organic heirloom tomatoes, homemade Chardonnay wine sauce

Alla Carbonara

$22.99
Luscious and wonderfully indulgent, caramelized pancetta cubes, shallots, organic eggs, grana padano creamy sauce over bucatini pasta

Limoncello Taglierini

$25.99
Homemade limoncello infused pasta, tiger shrimp, shallots, local lemon and pinot grigio white wine sauce

Spaghetti Polpette

$24.99
1 Favorite dish Mamma Margherita's meatballs, mild spicy tomato sauce, fresh basil and parmesan cheese

Veal Osso-Buco Agnolotti

$25.99
Homemade veal filled ravioli, wild mushrooms, brown butter sage sauce

Spaghetti Verde

$25.99
Arugula infused square spaghetti, tiger shrimp, garlic, pinot grigio, teardrop Peruvian pepper & Calabrian

Scampi Ravioli

$25.99
Chef Alessandro Pirozzi creation / Limoncello infused ravioli. Filled with wild shrimp scampi, tossed in shallots, garlic, Meyer lemon, white wine, cherry tomato

Homemade Pasta

Made Daily with Semolina, Italian Imported Flour, Organic Local Eggs. Gluten Free Pasta Available

Capellini al Pomodoro

$17.99
Angel hair pasta, garlic, fresh basil tomato sauce

Alfredo

$18.99
Fettuccine made fresh in house every morning, Parmigiano cream sauce

Linguine Cacio e Pepe

$19.99
Black pepper, pecorino cheese, simple and unique

Nonna Titina Cheese Ravioli

$23.99
Spinach & ricotta filled ravioli, tomato basil sauce

Gluten Free Ravioli

$23.99
Ravioli stuffed with kale and Mozzarella, fresh veggies. Choice of San Marzano or Grana Padana sauce

Vegetariana

$22.99
Linguine pasta, organic garden vegetables, sauteed in garlic and tossed in a tomato basil sauce

Linguine Marechiaro

$25.99
Clams, calamari, shrimp, garlic white wine tomato sauce. Also available with white wine sauce

Livornese

$25.99
Fresh fish, black tiger shrimp, white wine oregano tomato sauce, linguine

Pesto Conchiglie Shrimp

$24.99
Imported seashell pasta, wild tiger shrimp, fresh basil, organic homemade pesto

Seashell Pasta

$25.99
Lobster creamy reduction sauce, tiger shrimp, zucchini

Nonna Ida Meat Ravioli

$23.99
Meat filled ravioli, fresh and homemade bolognese sauce, pecorino cheese

Lamb Pappardelle

$24.99
Slow cooked braised lamb shoulder, over fresh homemade ribbon pasta, shaved Parmigiano

Nonna Ida's Lasagne

$22.99
Ricotta, italian meatball, ragú, & a blend of italian cheeses

Linguine Clams

$24.99
Manila clams, garlic, fresh parsley, white wine sauce

Short Ribs Fresh Pasta

$24.99
Organic vegetables, rosemary infused pappardelle pasta

Gallina

$24.99
Rosemary chicken-filled tortellini, shallots, vodka pink sauce or prosciutto sage cream sauce

Orecchiette

$23.99
Little ear-shaped pasta, goat cheese, sausage, tomatoes, spinach, EVOO, grana padano sauce

Ugo D'Orso

$22.99
Grilled chicken, zita's pasta, mushroom cream sauce

Baked Ziti

$24.99
Mamma's Meatballs, bolognese sauce, provolone, asiago & fresh mozzarella tossed & baked with ziti pasta

Bolognese

$23.99
Homemade rosemary infused pappardelle pasta, Juventino's style bolognese sauce

Dinner

Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten Free Options upon Request

Squash Bowl

$23.99
Pesto infused Quinoa, seasonal organic local grilled veggies & basil. Served with potato & squash cubes sauteed in rosemary & shallots
vegan

Eggplant Parmigiana

$23.99
Lightly-breaded eggplant, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce, served with Caesar salad

Cioppino

$29.85
Black tiger shrimp, Tasmanian salmon, clams, calamari and fresh wild fish, minced oregano, garlic, white wine tomato broth

Salmon Filet

$28.89
Fresh grilled salmon filet, Meyer lemon, heirloom tomato white wine sauce. Served on sautéed organic spinach

Pollo Limoncello

$26.95
All-natural chicken breast, white wine caper sauce limoncello infused. Organic rainbow carrots & spinach

Pollo Parmigiana

$26.95
All-natural fresh chicken breasts, asiago, parmigiano, fresh basil tomato sauce, penne al pomodoro

Pollo Marsala

$26.95
All-natural fresh pan-roasted chicken breasts, portobello mushrooms and Sicilian marsala wine sauce, sautéed spinach, rosemary potatoes

Veal Marsala or Piccata

$28.99
Veal tenderloin hand pounded, sautéed with shallots, wild mushroom and flambé with your selected sauce. Served with sautéed spinach and fire roasted potatoes

Filet Mignon

The leanest and most delicate center cut filet, Served with wood-fired Idaho potatoes and your sauce selection. Amarena cherry port wine reduction, or pporcini mushroom sauce or Lemon capere sauce
  • Two of 4oz $38.99

Elk Chop

$39.99
New Zealand elk chop seared to perfection. Served with rosemary potatoes, organic rainbow cauliflower & homemade Amarena cherry port reduction

Smoked Duck Breast

$37.99
Homemade Hudson Valley olive wood smoked Chef Pirozzi secret marinated with a blueberry rosemary sauce, served with organic wild mushrooms. Pairs with Nebbiolo D'alba Piedmonte

Lamb Chops

$39.99
(10-12oz) Australian double cut, Maldon salt flakes, italian herbs marinated, grilled & oven baked. Served with roasted rosemary potatoes & mushrooms

Fresh Catch Fish of the Day

Sustainably caught seafood/ Locally sourced produce
  • Market Price

Risotto

Imported Carnaroli Italian Rice Grown and Harvested in Pavia, Italy

Pescatore

$25.99
Tiger shrimp, calamari, Manila clams, fresh heirloom tomato, a touch of white wine. The Chef recommends do not add cheese

Gamberi Risotto

$24.99
Black tiger shrimp, zucchini, lobster reduction

Funghi

$23.99
Wild mushroom, shallots, parmesan cheese, tossed in prosecco

Giardino

$23.99
Organic seasonal vegetables, burrata

Contorni

Roasted Heirloom Cauliflower

$13.99

Organic Sautéed Spinach

$13.99

Organic Rainbow Carrots

$13.99
Pancetta, caramelized onion, sage butter sauce

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

$12.99

Sautéed Wild Organic Mushrooms

$14.99

Contorni (Sides & Add Ons)

Organic Chicken

$8.99

Shrimp 4 X

$9.50

Arugula

$4.95

Fresh Salmon

$16.95

One Italian Meatball

  • (ea) $5.99
  • Add Burrata
  • $3.99

Gnocchi

Nonna Titina's Recipe Potato Dumplings

Pesto Gnocchi

$23.99
Homemade basil pesto, fresh organic tomato bruschetta

Cinghiale

$23.99
Wild boar house-made sausage, mushroom, Calabria chili, arrabbiata sauce

Pink Sauce

$22.99
Organic spinach, housemade creamy tomato vodka pink sauce

Five Cheese

$23.50
Gouda, fontina, mozzarella, parmigiano, affumicata

Positano

$22.99
Pomodoro sauce, basil, fresh mozzarella

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234 Forest Ave.
Laguna Beach, CA 92648
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