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La Vecchia Cucina
2654 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90405
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Menu
Antipasti / Appetizers
Caprese
$18.00
Fresh mozzarella cheese, heirloom tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil
Burrata
$22.00
Fresh burrata cheese, heirloom tomatoes, prosciutto San Daniele, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and aged balsamic vinegar
Calamari Fritti
$20.00
Fried squid served with our spicy marinara sauce and lemon on the side
Melanzane alla Caprina
$18.00
Eggplant rollatini with goat cheese and herbs, topped with our marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, basil and oven baked
Bruschetta
$18.00
Flat bread topped with diced Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Antipasto la Vecchia
$20.00
Fresh mozzarella cheese, heirloom tomatoes, basil, with roasted peppers and zucchini, served on a bed of pesto sauce
Padellata di Cozze e Vongole
$22.00
Steamed manila clams and black Mediterranean mussels in a spicy garlic white wine broth
Capriccio Imperiale
$22.00
Chilled seafood salad with lobster, jumbo shrimp, calamari and green beans tossed in an extra virgin olive oil lemon dressing
Insalate / Salads
Mista
$17.00
Baby mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumber, celery, radish and carrots tossed in our classic balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar
$17.00
Romaine lettuce hearts and croutons tossed in our classic creamy Caesar dressing topped with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- Topped with Whole Anchovies
- $2.00
Tri-Colori
$17.00
Baby arugula, radicchio and Belgian endive tossed in our classic balsamic vinaigrette topped with walnuts and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Tagliata
$20.00
Our chopped salad with romaine and iceberg lettuces, tomatoes, turkey breast, salami, pepperoncini and fresh mozzarella cheese tossed in a champagne vinaigrette
Paste / Pasta
Rigatoni Bolognese
$28.00
Rigatoni tossed with our signature meat sauce
Spaghetti Vecchio Mondo
$28.00
Spaghetti tossed with our hand-rolled meatballs in our pomodoro sauce
Penne alla Vodka
$26.00
Penne tossed with garlic and vodka in our marinara sauce with a touch of cream
Penne Arrabbiata
$23.00
Penne tossed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, red chili flakes and parsley in our spicy marinara sauce
Linguine alla Puttanesca
$26.00
Linguine tossed with kalamata olives, capers, mushrooms and basil in our pomodoro sauce
Bucatini Al'Amatriciana
$30.00
Fresh bucatini pasta tossed with sautéed shallots, garlic, smoked guanciale and pecorino cheese in our pomodoro sauce
Casareccia All'Agnello
$32.00
Fresh casareccia pasta tossed in a braised lamb shank ragu topped with a quenelle of Italian buffalo milk ricotta cheese and micro basil
Spaghetti Carbonara
$28.00
Spaghetti tossed in a classic sauce made from Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, pecorino cheese, organic eggs, black pepper and smoked guanciale
Linguine alla Zingara
$27.00
Linguine tossed with diced chicken breast, sun dried tomatoes, leeks, zucchini, diced tomatoes and basil in an extra virgin olive oil garlic sauce
Farfalle la Vecchia
$35.00
Farfalle tossed with sautéed lobster, asparagus, white alba mushrooms and diced tomatoes in a light white wine pomodoro sauce
Linguine Mare e Monte
$30.00
Linguine tossed with sautéed diced U12 wild blue shrimp, shitake mushrooms and diced tomatoes in a creamy pesto sauce
Penne al Salmone
$30.00
Penne tossed with diced Ōra King salmon, scallions, green beans, radicchio and diced tomatoes in a cream sauce
Linguine alle Vongole
$30.00
Linguine tossed with manila clams, garlic, red chili flakes and parsley in a white wine sauce
Linguine Pescatore
$34.00
Linguine tossed with manila clams, black Mediterranean mussels, squid, sea bass and a U10 wild blue shrimp in our spicy marinara sauce
Lasagna della Nonna
$28.00
Lasagna made with layers of mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese with prosciutto cotto in our ragu sauce
Pizze / Pizza
Our pizza dough is made fresh daily in-house
Margherita
$20.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and basil
Deluxe
$22.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, mild Italian sausage, mushrooms, green bell peppers and onions
Rustica
$22.00
Mozzarella cheese, goat cheese and oregano topped with fresh Prosciutto San Daniele, diced tomatoes and baby arugula
Siciliana
$22.00
Tomato sauce, mild Italian sausage, kalamata olives, red onions and basil, topped with fresh burrata cheese
Calabrese
$22.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, mild Italian sausage, chorizo, diced jalapeño pepper and caramelized onions
Capricciosa
$22.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, artichoke hearts and kalamata olives
Funghi e Prosciutto
$24.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and mushrooms topped with fresh Prosciutto San Daniele
Primavera
$22.00
Tomato sauce, tri-color bell peppers, red onions, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, zucchini, tomatoes, kalamata olives and basil (with or without cheese)
Secondi / Entrees
Salmone al Forno
$39.00
Oven broiled Ōra King salmon with baby mixed greens and kalamata olives tossed in extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Scampi la Vecchia
$35.00
Fair trade U10 wild blue shrimp, caught off the western coast of Mexico, sautéed with garlic and rosemary in a white wine sauce
Branzino al Forno
$42.00
Oven broiled Mediterranean sea bass in an extra virgin olive oil lemon herb sauce
Pollo al Limone
$30.00
Grilled chicken breast sautéed in a white wine lemon sauce
Rotolo alla Brace
$32.00
Chicken breast rolled and stuffed with baked eggplant, grilled zucchini and mozzarella cheese in a shitake mushroom Marsala wine sauce
Pollo Milanese
$32.00
Lightly pounded and breaded chicken breast topped with a baby arugula and heirloom tomatoes tossed in an extra virgin olive oil lemon dressing
Pollo alla Levini
$30.00
Grilled chicken breast marinated with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, crushed red chili flakes and herbs served with sautéed green vegetables
Pollo alla Parmigiana
$32.00
Lightly pounded and breaded chicken breast topped with basil, mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and finished in a light white wine pomodoro sauce
Scaloppine alla Parmigiana
$36.00
Thinly pounded veal sautéed in a light white wine pomodoro sauce, topped with basil, mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Vitello Marsala
$36.00
Thinly pounded veal sautéed with artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes in a Marsala wine sauce
Vitello Piccata
$36.00
Thinly pounded veal sautéed in a light white wine lemon caper sauce
Ossobuco alla Romana
$46.00
Center cut 16 oz veal shank, braised with celery, carrots, onions, veal stock and red wine, served on a bed of Italian Arborio rice
Costolette d'Agnello
$44.00
Grilled lamb chops topped with a garlic and rosemary balsamic reduction sauce
Tagliata di Manzo
$42.00
Lightly pounded grilled USDA choice filet mignon medallions topped with a baby arugula salad tossed in an extra virgin olive oil lemon dressing
- Topped with Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano
- $2.00
Bistecchine alla Pizzaiola
$42.00
Grilled USDA choice filet mignon medallions topped in a light white wine pomodoro sauce with garlic, oregano and basil
Filetto al Porto
$46.00
Grilled USDA choice filet mignon, topped in a port wine reduction sauce with mushrooms and leeks
Contorni / Sides
Broccoli
$8.00
Broccoli, sautéed or steamed
Mixed Vegetables
$9.00
Broccoli, carrots and zucchini, sautéed or steamed
Levini Green Vegetables
$10.00
Zucchini, broccoli, green beans and peas sauteed with EVOO, garlic, herbs, red chili fakes
Potatoes
$8.00
Roasted or mashed, based on availability
Fries
$10.00
Shoestring fries tossed with sea salt
Truffle Fries
$14.00
Shoestring fries tossed with sea salt, parsley, truffle oil and Parmigiano cheese
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
Italian
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday:
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday:
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Thursday:
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Friday:
5:00pm - 10:30pm
Saturday:
5:00pm - 10:30pm
Sunday:
5:00pm - 9:30pm