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Ciao Pasta
31661 Camino Capistrano Ste 201Juan
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Dinner Menu
Happy Hour
Wine Menu
Catering
Lunch Menu
Small Plates
Carpaccio
$13.00
Slices of beef, capers, pecorino cheese, arugula, evoo
Caprese
$12.00
Mozzarella cheese, Roma tomatoes, basil, evoo
Polpette Casarecce
$13.00
homemade meat balls, pomodoro sauce, burrata cheese
Bruschetta
$11.00
Fresh chopped tomatoes, calamata olives, feta cheese, basil
Calamari Fritti
$15.00
Fried Calamari with marinara sauce
Burrata con Rapini
$13.00
Broccoli rabe, burrata cheese, roasted garlic, Calabrian chili peppers
Salumeria
$15.00
Assorted cold cuts, Parma prosciutto, speck, spicy salame, soppressata, cheese, olives
Gamberi e Pancetta
$15.00
Shrimps wrapped with pancetta, grilled + arugula + endives
Salads
Add chicken $3 / Add grilled salmon $5
Caesar
$12.00
Romaine, croutons, grana padano cheese, Caesar dressing
Pera
$13.00
Mix greens, endives, arugula, grapes, pears, blue cheese, toasted pecans, raspberry vinaigrette
Tagliata
$17.00
Arugula with cherry tomatoes topped with grilled Angus ribeye steak, balsamic vinegar dressing
Di Bietole
$13.00
Roasted organic red and yellow beets, arugula, endives, goat cheese, balsamic vinegar dressing
Al Salmone
$20.00
Grilled wild caught salmon, organic greens, walnuts, dried cranberries, goat cheese, fruits, strawberries vinaigrette
Greca
$13.00
Romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, calamata olives, red onions, feta cheese, vinaigrette dressing
Minestrone
$6.00
Homemade soup with mix fresh vegetables
Pizza
Homemade dough. Gluten free available. Add $2.50
Margherita
$14.00
Classic Neapolitan pizza with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil
Crudo Grana, Arugula
$16.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, arugula, prosciutto, grana padano cheese
Diavola
$16.00
Tomato sauce, spicy salami and Italian sausage
Sandwiches
Served with rustic focaccia bread and fries
Grilled Chicken
$12.00
Arugula, Grana Padano cheese, tomatoes, aioli
Italian Meat Ball
$12.00
Homemade Braised meat balls, red sauce, scamorza cheese
Angus Steak
$15.00
Angus rib eye steak, Imported Gorgonzola cheese, grilled tomatoes, arugula, aioli
Mains
Gluten free Pasta available. Add $2.50.
Ciao Pasta
$16.00
Bow ties pasta, chicken mushrooms, pink sauce
Spaghetti
$15.00
Spaghetti with meat sauce sauce or homemade meat balls
Ravioli
$17.00
Ravioli filled with portobello mushrooms and cheese, sun dried tomatoes, artichokes, cream
Pappardelle
$17.00
Wide ribbon pasta with porcini mushrooms, black truffle, touch of cream
Capellini
$15.00
Cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, evoo
Lasagna
$15.00
Homemade lasagna with meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, pecorino
Mezze Maniche
$16.00
Short rigatoni, ground sausage, shallots, mushrooms, touch of cream
Brasato
$18.00
Slow cooked short ribs in San Marzano tomatoes and a wine reduction sauce served on homemade Orecchiette
Parmigiana
$19.00
Breaded chicken breast baked with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Side of Pasta
Salmone
$24.00
Wild caught salmon with porcini mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, garlic. Side of Pasta
Antipasti
Bruschetta
$11.00
Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, Calamata, Basil, EVOO
Caprese
$13.00
Mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, evoo
Salumeria Assortita
$15.00
Assorted cold cuts, parma prosciutto, speak, salami, sopressata, grana padano, olives
Calamari Fritti
$15.00
Fried calamari, marinara sauce
Burrata e Rapini
$14.00
Burrata cheese, Broccoli Rabe, roasetd garlic, Calabrian chili peppers
Polpette Casarecce
$14.00
Homemwade meat balls, pomodoro sauce, burrata cheese
Gamberi e Pancetta
$15.00
Shrimps wrapped in pancetta, grilled + arugula + endives
Carpaccio
$15.00
Slices of beef, capers, pecorino, arugula, evoo
Zuppa / Insalate
Add chicken $4. Add salmon $6. We only serve Free Range and Antibiotic Free Chicken
Minestrone
$6.00
Fresh vegetable soup
Della Casa
$6.00
Baby greens, croutons, tomatoes, blue cheese, house vinaigrette
Cesare
Romaine, croutons, grana padano cheese shavings, caesar dressing
- Full Order $10.00
- Half Order $6.00
Pera
$11.00
Mixed greens, endives, arugula, grapes, pears, blue cheese, toasted pecans, raspberry vinairgrette
Di Bietole
$11.00
Roasted organic yellow and red beets, arugula, endives, goat cheese, balsamic dressing
Al Salmone
$21.00
Grilled wild caught salmon, organic greens, walnuts, dried cranberries, goat cheese, seasonal fruit, strawberries, vinairgrette
Tagliata
$19.00
Grilled angus rib eye, lemon infused evoo, grana padano cheese shavings, arugula, cherry tomatoes, balsamic reduction
Pasta Artigianale
Artisinal fresh pasta. Gluten-free pasta is also available
Ciao Pasta
$19.00
Bowties, free range chicken, mushrooms, tomato cream sauce
Orecchiette
$18.00
Spinach + lemon juice + garlic + burrata
Tonnarelli
$19.00
(Carbonara) pancetta, egg yolk, pecorino cheese, a touch of cream
Pappardelle
$21.00
Wide ribbon pasta, porcini mushrooms, black truffle, touch of cream
Gnocchetti
$19.00
Pomodoro sauce, burrata topped with a scoop of pesto
Rotelle
$21.00
Rolled baked pasta sheets, ham, béchamel, vodka pink sauce
Mezze Maniche
$19.00
Short rigatoni, crumbled sausage, shallots, mix mushrooms, touch of cream
Capellini
$18.00
Cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, evoo
Tagliolini Neri
$22.00
Squid ink pasta, fresh clams, fresh black mussels, garlic, cherry tomatoes, white wine
Spaghetti
$18.00
Meat balls or meat sauce
Ravioli
$20.00
Portobello ravioli, shallots, artichokes, sundried tomatoes, light cream
Aragosta
$23.00
Lobster ravioli, shallots, vodka sauce
Lasagna
$18.00
Meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, pecorino
Pizza
Thin crust pizza with a homemade dough. Gluten-free is also available
Margherita
$17.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
Crudo
$18.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, arugula, grana padano, prosciutto
Diavola
$18.00
Tomato sauce, spicy salame, Italian sausage
Speck e Gorgonzola
$18.00
Mozzarella + Speck (smoked prosciutto) + Gorgonzola cheese + pears (no tomato sauce)
Entrée
We proudly serve Free Range and Antibiotic Free Chicken, and Wild Caught Fish
Halibut
$33.00
Herbs crusted and baked, cherry tomatoes, garlic, over spinach
Salmone
$31.00
Porcini mushrooms, roasted garlic, sundried tomatoes, side of house pasta
Zuppa di Pesce
$32.00
Halibut, salmon, shrimp, scallops, clams, light red broth, served with pasta or garlic bread
Bistecca
$31.00
Grilled angus rib eye steak, rosemary garlic sauce. (Special recipe from Tuscany). Served with truffle fries
Parmigiana
$22.00
Breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce, mozzarella, side of pasta
Limone e Carciofi
Artichokes, lemon sauce, grilled vegetables
- Chicken $22.00
- Veal $24.00
Brasato di Manzo
$27.00
Slow cooked short ribs, San Marzano tomato sauce, red wine reduction, homemade orecchiette pasta (Pasquale's mother special recipe from hometown Puglia)
Branzino
$29.00
Grilled small Mediterranean sea bass, cherry tomatoes, olives tapenade, grilled vegetables
Desserts
Chocolate Lava Cake
$9.00
Baked until a thin crust forms on top, inside, warm melted semi sweet chocolate, pour in some vanilla gelato....wow! Sinfully delicious
Tiramisu
$9.00
An Italian favorite. Lady Finger Cookies soaked in espresso and Marsala wine layered with a mascarpone cheese and whipped cream
Affogato
$9.00
Vanilla gelato drowned with espresso coffee and served with almond biscotti
Rustic Apple Tart
$9.00
Rustic warm individual apple tart in a puff pastry topped with vanilla gelato, whipped cream and caramel sauce
Creme Brulee
$9.00
Egg custard creme flavored with vanilla beans and caramelized topping
Limoncello Tort
$10.00
Refreshing lemon gelato decorated with a swirl of limoncello, presented in an elegant champagne glass
Cannoli
$9.00
Cannoli filled with ricotta chocolate chip creme
Spumoni
$9.00
A slice of multi flavored gelato served with berries sauce
Drinks
Martini's (Well)
$8.50Well Drinks
$8.50House Wine
$6.50Beer Domestic
$4.00Beer Menabrea Italian Blonde
$6.00Plates
No Substitution, only in Bar area, no to-go orders
Basket of Bread
$3.00
Homemade focaccia bread with olives tapenade
Garlic Bread
$4.00
Homemade bread with our own special garlic spread
Truffle, Garlic and Cheese Fries
$5.00
Fries with truffle oil, garlic and grated pecorino cheese
Homemade Meat Balls
$5.00
Homemade all beef meat balls in Marinara sauce
Italian Sausage
$6.00
Grilled Italian Sausage with Marinara sauce
Bruschetta
$6.00
Toasted flatbread, diced tomatoes, garlic, basil, evoo
Calamari
$7.00
Deep fried calamari served with a side of Marinara
Caprese
$6.00
Slices of fresh mozzarella, freshly sliced tomatoes, basil evoo
Mozzarella Marinara
$7.00
Breaded mozzarella deep fried, Marinara sauce
Carpaccio
$6.00
Thin slices of raw beef, capers, pecorino, evoo
Fettuccine al Pomodoro
$8.00
Fettuccine pasta with homemade Marinara sauce
Spaghetti Bolognese
$9.00
Spaghetti with homemade meat sauce
Ciao Pasta
Bow ties, chicken, mushrooms, tomato cream sauce
Pizza Margherita
$11.00
Thin crust pizza, tomato sauce, mozzarelle, basil (14in)
Pizza Salame Piccante
$12.00
Thin crust pizza, tomato sauce, spicy salami, mushrooms
White
Chardonnay Salmon Creek Cellars
- $9.00
- Bottle $32.00
Chardonnay Hess Select
- $10.00
- Bottle $36.00
Chardonnay la Crema
- $12.00
- Bottle $44.00
White Blend Conundrum
- Bottle $39.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Robert Hall
- $10.00
- Bottle $36.00
Rose Puech-Haut
- $10.00
- Bottle $36.00
Pinot Grigio Terramia
- $9.00
- Bottle $32.00
Pinot Grigio Castellani
- $10.00
- Bottle $36.00
Pinot Grigio Santa Margherita
- Bottle $45.00
Vermentino Campo al Mare Bolgheri
- Bottle $42.00
Domestic Red
Pinot Noir Salmon Creek
- $9.00
- Bottle $32.00
Pinot Noir Elouan
- $12.00
- Bottle $44.00
Pinot Noir Bel Glos
- Bottle $56.00
Merlot Kendall Jackson
- $10.00
- Bottle $36.00
Cabernet Sauvignon Hess Select
- $11.00
- Bottle $40.00
Cabernet Sauvignon Salmon Creek
- Bottle $32.00
Cabernet Sauvignon Daou
- $52.00
- Bottle $14.00
Cabernet Quilt by Caymus
- Bottle $57.00
Cabernet Heitz
- Bottle $75.00
Cabernet Jordan
- Bottle $89.00
Malbec Salentein Reserve
- Bottle $42.00
Zinfandel Robert Hall
- Bottle $39.00
Red Blend Prisoner
- Bottle $68.00
Italian Red
Chianti Colli Senesi
- $9.00
- Bottle $32.00
Chianti Classico Tenuta d'Arceno
- Bottle $39.00
Chianti Riserva Poggio al Casone
- $11.00
- Bottle $42.00
Chianti Classico Riserva Nozzole
- Bottle $54.00
Chianti Classico Riserva Ruffino Gold
- Bottle $63.00
Sangiovese Casal Moro
- $10.00
- Bottle $36.00
Super Tuscan Pian del Olmo
- $11.00
- Bottle $42.00
Super Tuscan Burchino
- Bottle $49.00
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Filicheto (DOCG)
- Bottle $46.00
Ripasso della Valpolicella
- Bottle $48.00
Barolo Arione (DOCG)
- Bottle $67.00
Brunello di Montalcino Innocenti
- Bottle $79.00
Amarone Villa Marin
- Bottle $79.00
Special Wine
Specially selected by Pasqule's from his hometown region of Puglia
Negro Amaro Piantaferro (Puglia Pasquale Hometown)
- $9.00
- Bottle $32.00
Salice Santa Croce Riserva
- $12.00
- Bottle $44.00
Primitivo Gloria Riserva
$49.00Specialty Drinks
Tito's Moscow Mule
$10.00
Tito's handmade vodka, ginger beer, lime
Negroni
$12.00
Hendrick Gin, Sweet Vermouth Carpano Antico, Campari, lemon zest
Ciao Bar
$12.00
Ketel One Vodka, St. Germain, Grapefruit Juice, Basil
Pomegranate Martini
$12.00
Purity Vodka, Stirrings Pomegranate liquor, cranberry juice, garnished with a twist
Tropical Prosecco
$12.00
Bocelli Prosecco, Elderflower liquor, Passion Fruit
Limoncello Royale
$12.00
Limoncello, Ketel One Citron, triplesec, lemon juice and chambord
Aperol Spritzer
$12.00
Aperol, prosecco, splash of sprite
Dirty Work
$12.00
Tito's handmade Vodka, Olive brine, blue cheese stuffed olives
Appetizers
Full Tray 15 Svgs
Antipasto Misto
$55.00
Assorted appetizers (vegetable grill, prosciutto, caprese, olives, cheese, etc.)
Caprese
$55.00
Slices of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and olive oil
Grigliata Vegetali Misti
$55.00
Mixed grill vegetables
Gamberi e Pancetta
$2.50
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp wrapped with Pancetta (Italian Bacon), served with mixed greens and topped with a light herb sauce
Salumeria Assortitia
$65.00
Sliced imported cured meat, Parma Proscuitto speck (smoked proccuitto), Sopnessata, Salame Tuscano Grana Padono olives
Pane all'Aglio
$30.00
Garlic Bread
Side Meatballs
$45.00Side Sausages
$45.00Salads
Full Tray 15 to 20 Svgs / Half Tray 8 to 10 Svgs. Add Chicken to Salad Half $20
Instalata Delle Casa
Romaine, mixed greens, tomatoes, crumbed blue cheese, house vinaigrette
- Half Tray $15.00
- Full Tray $30.00
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed with croutons, parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing
- Half Tray $35.00
- Full Tray $55.00
Insalata Ellenica (Greek Salad)
Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, Calamata olives, red onions, and feta cheese
- Half Tray $35.00
- Full Tray $55.00
Insalata Pera e Gorgonzola
Mixed greens, rasberry vinaigrette, dried cranberry, sliced pears, gorgonzola walnuts
- Half Tray $35.00
- Full Tray $55.00
Pasta
Full Tray 15 to 20 Svgs / Half Tray 8 to 10 Svgs
Ciao Pasta
Bowtie pasta sauteed with chicken, onions, garlic and mushrooms in a light tomato cream sauce
- Half Tray $60.00
- Full Tray $95.00
Farfalle Carbonara
Farfalle with pancetta (Italian bacon), light cream sauce, egg yolk, Parmesan cheese
- Half Tray $60.00
- Full Tray $95.00
Farfalle Carciofi
Bowtie pasta with artichoke hearts sauteed in garlic and creamy white wine sauce
- Half Tray $60.00
- Full Tray $95.00
Rigatoni Checca
Tube-shaped pasta sauteed with garlic, olive oil, fresh chopped tomato, basil and a touch of tomato sauce
- Half Tray $60.00
- Full Tray $95.00
Farfalle Marinara
Butterfly-shaped pasta sauteed with fresh tomato and basil sauce
- Half Tray $55.00
- Full Tray $90.00
Farfalle Alfredo
With cream sauce and parmesan cheese
- Half Tray $60.00
- Full Tray $95.00
Rigatoni Pino
Tube-shaped pasta sauteed with chicken, mushrooms and Alfredo sauce
- Half Tray $60.00
- Full Tray $95.00
Rigatoni Primavera
Tube-shaped pasta with mixed vegetables, fresh tomatoes, garlic and olive oil in a light tomato sauce
- Half Tray $60.00
- Full Tray $95.00
Vegetarian Lasagna
Homemade lasagna, fresh garden vegetables, ricotta, mozzarella and grated pecorino cheese
- Half Tray $60.00
- Full Tray $95.00
Lasagna
Homemade lasagna, meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
- Half Tray $60.00
- Full Tray $95.00
Rigatoni alla Salciccia
Tube-shaped pasta sauteed with Italian sausage and meat sauce
- Half Tray $60.00
- Full Tray $95.00
Rigatoni Quattro Formaggi
Tube pasta sauteed with Gorgonzola, Fontina, Mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses in a light sauce
- Half Tray $60.00
- Full Tray $95.00
Rigatoni alla Polpette
Tube-shaped pasta with marinara sauce and meatballs
- Half Tray $60.00
- Full Tray $95.00
Rigatoni Bolognese
Tube-shaped pasta pasta sauteed with a tomato meat sauce
- Half Tray $60.00
- Full Tray $95.00
Ravioli Al Formaggio
Cheese ravioli with marinara sauce and basil
- Half Tray $60.00
- Full Tray $100.00
Le Carni – Meats
Tray 10-15 Svgs
Pollo alla Parmigiana
$125.00
Breaded breast of chicken with tomato sauce and mozzarella melted on top
Pollo Piccata
$125.00
Breast of chicken sauteed, with lemon sauce and capers
Pollo Al Marsala
$125.00
Sauteed chicken breast with mushrooms, Marsala wine and a touch of cream
Vitello alla Parmigiana
$165.00
Breaded veal scallopine with tomato sauce and mozzarella melted on top
Vitello Piccata
$165.00
Veal scallopine sauteed with lemon sauce and capers
Vitello Al Marsala
$165.00
Veal scallopine sauteed with Marsala wine, mushrooms and raisins
Dal Mare – From the Sea
Tray 10 Svgs
Halibut Medierraneo
$200.00
Oven baked halibut crusted with olives, capes, parmesan, topped with olive oil, garlic, cherry tomatoes
Salmone alla Olive
$150.00
Fresh filet of King Salmon, green and black olives, San Marzano tomatoes, roasted garlic
Scampi Ciao
$160.00
Jumbo shrimps with garlic, parsley, white wine and fresh tomato, served with a side of pasta
Desserts
Tirami su
$50.00
Homemade Tirami Su (12/15 servings)
Cannoli
$50.00
Homemade Cannoli filled with ricotta cheese and mini chocolate chips. (30 mini cannoli)
Menu 1 - Choose One Entrée
$31 per person
Antipasto Misto
Assorted appetizers (grilled vegetables, prosciutto, caprese, olives, cheese, eggplant, etc
House Salad with Italian Dressing
Ciao Pasta
Bowtie pasta sautéed with chicken, onions, garlic, mushrooms in a light tomato cream sauce
Lasagna
Home made lasagna, meat sauce, ricotta, pecorino cheese
Rigatoni Checca
Tube shape pasta, fresh tomato, garlic, basil, EVO
Tiramisu
Menu 2 - Choose One Entrée
$34 Per Person
Antipasto Misto
Assorted appetizers (grilled vegetables, prosciutto, caprese, olives, cheese, eggplant, etc.)
House Salad with Italian Dressing
Potobello Ravioli
Ravioli filled with portobello mushrooms and cheese in a light cream sauce with shallots, sundried tomatoes, artichokes hearth
Rigatoni alla Salsiccia
Tube shaped pasta Italian ground sausage, mix mushrooms, shallots. Touch of cream
Pollo alla Parmigiana
Breaded breast of chicken with tomato sauce and mozzarella melted on top. Served with Fettuccine Alfredo
Tiramisu
Menu 3 - Choose One Entrée
$38 Per Person
Antipasto Misto
Assorted appetizers (grilled vegetables, prosciutto, caprese, olives, cheese, eggplant, etc.)
House Salad with Italian Dressing
Salmon Porcini
King Salmon, roasted garlic, sun dried tomatoes and porcini mushrooms with a white wine sauce. Served over house pasta
Pollo Limone e Carciofi
Chicken breast, artichokes, lemon, white wine sauce. Served over house pasta
Ciao Pasta
Bowtie pasta sautéed with chicken, garlic, onions and mushrooms in a light tomato cream sauce
Tiramisu
Menu 4 - Choose One Entrée
$40 Per Person
Antipasto Misto
Assorted appetizers (grilled vegetables, prosciutto, caprese, olives, cheese, eggplant, etc.)
House Salad with Italian Dressing
Veal Scaloppine Saltimbocca
Veal, prosciutto, white wine, mozzarella. Served with a side of pasta
Pollo Parmigiana
Breaded breast of chicken, tomato sauce, mozzarella, served with fettuccine Alfredo
Pappardelle ai Porcini
Wide ribbon pasta, porcini mushrooms, black trufffle, light cream sauce
Tiramisu
Menu 5 - Choose One Entrée
$45 Per Person
Antipasto Misto
Assorted appetizers (grilled vegetables, prosciutto, caprese, olives, cheese, eggplant, etc.)
House Salad with Italian Dressing
Halibut Mediterraneo
Oven baked halibut crusted with olives, capers, parmesan. Topped with olive oil, garlic and cherry tomatoes. Served over spinach
Brasato di Manzo
Slow cooked boneless short rib in a San Marzano tomato sauce and red wine reduction. Served with Orecchiette pasta
Pollo Limone e Carciofi
Chicken breast, artichokes, lemon, white wine sauce. Served over house pasta