DINNER MENU

LAGUNA BEACH

Welcome, Romeo Cucina offers a variety of menu options. We do our best to keep our menu seasonal. NEW MENU ITEMS!

ANTIPASTI (Appetizers)

Parmigiana di Melanzane  15

lightly fried eggplant, baked with mozzarella, parmigiano gratin, arrabbiata sauce, garlic crostini

Misto Fresco   18

Caprese with herbs & San Daniele Prosciutto, cantaloupe

Calamaretti Misti  21

Lightly fried calamari, shrimp, and fresh fish of the day, arrabbiata sauce

Tagliere Sfizioso   22

Romeo Charcuterie Board, slices of Parmigiano Reggiano & caciotta cheese, Cerignola olives, soppressata Calabrese, San Daniele prosciutto, seasonal fruit (no modifications)

Polpo Calabriano   24

tender Mediterranean octopus sautéed with garlic, onion, Campari tomatoes, radicchio, Kalamata olives, white wine and stain of arrabbiata sauce

Guazzetto Di Vongole 18

fresh clams, garlic & olive oil, serrano, seafood stock, lime juice, garlic crostini

INSALATE (Salads)

NOTE:  Chicken 6     Shrimp  8     Salmon   12            Split Fee   2.50

Insalatina Romeo  12

Hearts Romaine, tomatoes, olives, red onion, cucumbers, ricotta salata, mint, Romeo dressing

La Cesarina    13

Heart Romaine, spinach, polenta croutons, radicchio, topped with shaved Grana Padano, Romeo dressing

Panzanella Calabrese   16

Campari quartered tomatoes, red onions, oregano, fresh buffalo mozzarella, arugula, croutons of Polenta, EVOO

PASTE (Pastas)

Note:   Gluten Free   2.50      Split Fee   3

Tortelloni al Pesto  24

Homemade Tortelloni, braised rib eye filling, house pesto, cream, fresh arugula & shaved Grana Padano

Pappardelle Boscaiola  27

Housemade pasta, caramelized onions, guanciale, porcini, demi-glace mascarpone sauce, truffle oil, dash of black truffle

Rigatoni Giulietta   21

“favorite for 30 years,” heirloom mushrooms, spinach, onion, pine nuts, parmigiano, brandy pink sauce

Pennette Romeo   23

Pennette, grilled chicken breast, diced tomatoes, pine nuts, heirloom mushrooms, onion, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil

Spaghetti Pennello   25

Fresh shrimp, scallops, asparagus, roasted bell peppers, sautéed with garlic & extra virgin olive oil

Fettuccine alla Carne   22

House made fettuccine, Romeo Bolognese, with country style meatballs

Primavera Vegana  21

vegan penne, caramelized onion, pine nuts, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, mushrooms, light arrabbiata sauce, truffle oil, arugula (no modifications)

Pappardelle allo Zafferano   25

housemade pasta, shrimp, scallops, soffritto of carrots, celery, and onion, saffron, cream, white wine, basil garnish

Spaghetti Costa Degli Dei   24

“Romeo Family favorite,” fresh clams, garlic & olive oil, white wine

I SECONDI (Entrees)

Pollo Mamma Graziella   25

Breaded chicken breast, baked with mozzarella, topped with freshly diced tomatoes, arugula and buffalo mozzarella, served with capelli arrabiatta

Polletto al Tartufino  25

Grilled chicken breast, heirloom mushrooms, truffle oil, herb potatoes, garlic spinach

Filetto di Manzo   (Market Price)

grilled 8 oz. center cut filet mignon, Chianti & gorgonzola reduction, herb potatoes, garlic spinach

Cioppino Paradiso del Sub  33

soffritto of carrots, celery, and onion, fresh fish of the day, calamari, clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, in a rich seafood tomato stock, garlic crostini

Bistecca alle Brace   (Market Price)

grilled 16 oz. bone in ribeye, grilled shiitake mushrooms & tomatoes, served with a side of garlic spinach and roast potatoes

Salmone al Prosecco     32

grilled salmon, soffritto of carrots, celery, onion, orange Prosecco reduction, herb potatoes, garlic spinach

PIZZA AL LEGNA (Woodfire Pizza / Thin Crust)

NOTE:     Gluten free surcharge     2.50

Pizza Margherita  19

Fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, oregano, fresh basil

Al Gusto Forte   21

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, sausage, roasted bell peppers, Kalamata olives

La Capricciosa  21

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, basil, mushrooms, Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, and prosciutto di Parma San Daniele

La Bianca  21

white pizza, mushrooms, ricotta, truffle oil, arugula

MENU DEL BAMBINO (Kids Menu)   Strictly 12 years and under.

NOTE:  Chicken  or  Sausage 6

Spaghetti al Pomodoro  11

spaghetti and tomato sauce

Penne al Pollo con Crema   12

penne, cream sauce, chicken

Pizzetta  12

Tomato & mozzarella plus any one topping

Pollo Del Bambino  13

breaded chicken, broccoli

 

CONTORNI (Side Dishes)

Garlic Roast Potatoes 6

with parmigiano & truffle oil

Romeo Broccoli    8

olive oil garlic, pancetta, butter

Romeo Asparagus   6

olive oil, sea salt, lemon

Garlic Butter Spinach  6