Romeo Cucina dining room in Laguna Beach

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Housemade, generous and rooted in the flavors of Italy.

Dinner Happy Hour Catering Dolci

Served nightly

Dinner

Seasonal ingredients, housemade pasta and wood-fired pizza from the Romeo family kitchen.

Seafood pasta served at Romeo Cucina — Our menu changes with the seasons. Please ask about nightly additions.

Antipasti Appetizers

Parmigiana di Melanzane 16

Lightly fried eggplant baked with mozzarella, parmigiano gratin, arrabbiata sauce and garlic crostini.

Misto Fresco 19

Caprese with herbs, San Daniele prosciutto and cantaloupe.

Calamaretti Misti 22

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

Tagliere Sfizioso 23

Romeo charcuterie board with Parmigiano Reggiano, caciotta, Cerignola olives, soppressata Calabrese, San Daniele prosciutto and seasonal fruit. No modifications.

Polpo Calabriano 25

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

Bruschetta Piatta 20

Wood-oven focaccia rubbed with garlic and topped with extra-virgin olive oil, tomatoes and basil.

Guazzetto di Vongole 20

Fresh clams, garlic, olive oil, serrano, seafood stock and lime juice with garlic crostini.

Insalate Salads

Add chicken 8 · shrimp 12 · salmon 18 · split fee 2.50

Insalatina Romeo 13

Romaine hearts, tomatoes, olives, red onion, cucumbers, ricotta salata, mint and Romeo dressing.

La Cesarina 14

Romaine hearts, spinach, polenta croutons and radicchio, finished with shaved Grana Padano and Romeo dressing.

Panzanella Calabrese 17

Campari tomatoes, red onion, oregano, buffalo mozzarella, arugula, polenta croutons and extra-virgin olive oil.

Paste Pastas

Gluten-free pasta 2.50 · split fee 3

Tortelloni al Pesto 26

Housemade tortelloni with braised ribeye filling, house pesto, cream, arugula and shaved Grana Padano.

Pappardelle Boscaiola 28

Housemade pasta, caramelized onions, guanciale, porcini, demi-glace mascarpone sauce, truffle oil and black truffle.

Rigatoni Giulietta 22

A favorite for 30 years. Heirloom mushrooms, spinach, onion, pine nuts and parmigiano in brandy pink sauce.

Pennette Romeo 24

Pennette with grilled chicken breast, tomatoes, pine nuts, heirloom mushrooms, onion, basil and extra-virgin olive oil.

Spaghetti Pennello 26

Shrimp, scallops, asparagus and roasted bell peppers sautéed with garlic and extra-virgin olive oil.

Fettuccine alla Carne 23

Housemade fettuccine and Romeo Bolognese with country-style meatballs.

Primavera Vegana 22

Vegan penne, caramelized onion, pine nuts, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, mushrooms, light arrabbiata, truffle oil and arugula. No modifications.

Pappardelle allo Zafferano 28

Housemade pasta, shrimp, scallops, carrot-celery-onion soffritto, saffron, cream, white wine and basil.

Spaghetti Costa Degli Dei 25

A Romeo family favorite with fresh clams, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil and white wine.

I Secondi Entrées

Pollo Mamma Graziella 26

Breaded chicken breast baked with mozzarella and topped with tomatoes, arugula and buffalo mozzarella, served with capelli arrabbiata.

Polletto al Tartufino 26

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

Filetto di Manzo MP

Grilled 8-ounce center-cut filet mignon with Chianti-gorgonzola reduction, herb potatoes and garlic spinach.

Cioppino Paradiso del Sub 34

Fish of the day, calamari, clams, mussels, shrimp and scallops with soffritto in seafood tomato stock and garlic crostini.

Bistecca alle Brace MP

Grilled 16-ounce bone-in ribeye with shiitake mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic spinach and roasted potatoes.

Salmone al Prosecco 34

Grilled salmon with carrot-celery-onion soffritto, orange Prosecco reduction, herb potatoes and garlic spinach.

Pizza al Legna Wood-Fired Pizza

Thin crust · gluten-free surcharge 2.50

Pizza Margherita 20

Fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano and basil.

Al Gusto Forte 22

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, roasted bell peppers and Kalamata olives.

La Capricciosa 22

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, mushrooms, Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts and San Daniele prosciutto.

La Bianca 22

White pizza with mushrooms, ricotta, truffle oil and arugula.

Menu del Bambino Kids

For children 12 and younger · add chicken or sausage 6

Spaghetti al Pomodoro 12

Spaghetti with tomato sauce.

Penne al Pollo con Crema 13

Penne with chicken and cream sauce.

Pizzetta 13

Tomato and mozzarella with one topping.

Pollo del Bambino 14

Breaded chicken with broccoli.

Contorni Sides

Garlic-Roasted Potatoes 6

With parmigiano and truffle oil.

Romeo Broccoli 8

Olive oil, garlic, pancetta and butter.

Romeo Asparagus 8

Olive oil, sea salt and lemon.

Garlic-Butter Spinach 8

Menu items, availability and prices are subject to change.

Daily · 5–7 PM

Happy Hour

Settle in for a glass and a few small plates before dinner.

Wine & Beer

Red Wine
White Wine
Draft Beer

Happy Small Plates

Misto Fresco
Melanzane
Calamari
Polpette
Pizza
Rigatoni

Happy Hour selections and pricing may change. Not available on major holidays, including New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day weekend and July 4.

Made for gathering

Catering

Original Romeo recipes, prepared from scratch for celebrations, offices and family tables.

Plan your order with our family

Chef Antonio, Enzo and Marisol prepare every item from scratch and work directly with you. Romeo Cucina can also be reserved as a venue for up to 100 guests.

Place large orders at least 2 days in advance.
Delivery requires a $400 minimum and a 20% delivery fee.
Chafing dish rental and setup are available by request.

Call 949.497.6627
Email the chefs ↗

Catered Italian entrée from Romeo Cucina

Salads

Insalata Della Casa

Romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, red onion and house dressing.

Small tray $40Large tray $80

Amante di Cesare

Romaine, spinach and our Cesare dressing.

Small tray $45Large tray $90

Appetizers & Finger Foods

Sfiziosi Tagliere

Romeo charcuterie board with meats and cheeses, caprese, prosciutto, soppressata calabrese, parmigiano, olives and seasonal fruit.

Small · serves 6 $72Large · serves 12 $144

Tagliere Vegetariano

Caprese, parmigiano, olives and seasonal fruit.

Small · serves 6 $62Large · serves 12 $124

Grigliata Vegana

Eggplant, Campari tomatoes, shiitake mushrooms and roasted bell peppers.

Small · serves 6 $65Large · serves 12 $130

Parmigiana di Melanzane

Panko-breaded eggplant wheels, fried and baked with parmesan and mozzarella in spicy tomato sauce.

Small · 12 wheels $48Large · 24 wheels $130

Pasta

Gluten-free pasta available by request: $10 small tray / $20 large tray surcharge.

Rigatoni Giulietta

Rigatoni with finely chopped mushrooms, spinach, pine nuts and onions in fresh tomato and mascarpone sauce.

Small $70Large $140

Rigatoni Rustiche

Rigatoni in Romeo ragout with fresh tomato sauce, ground filet, herbs and vegetables.

Small $80Large $160

Pennette Romeo

Small penne, grilled chicken breast, tomatoes, pine nuts, mushrooms, onion, basil, garlic and olive oil.

Small $80Large $160

Primavera Vegana

Gluten-free penne, peperoncino, pine nuts, onion, garlic, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, mushrooms and truffle oil. Regular pasta optional.

Small $70Large $140

Pennette Pennello

Penne with shrimp, scallops, asparagus and roasted bell peppers, sautéed with garlic and extra-virgin olive oil.

Small $90Large $180

Lasagna

Housemade pasta sheets layered with Romeo Bolognese, béchamel, mozzarella and parmesan.

Small $90Large $180

Order one week in advance.

Entrées

Pollo al Tartufino

Grilled double chicken breast, heirloom mushrooms and brown sauce.

Small · 6 orders $90Large · 12 orders $180

Salmone al Prosecco

Grilled salmon fillet with a soffritto of carrots, celery and onion in orange Prosecco sauce.

Small · 6 orders MPLarge · 12 orders MP

Sides & Bread

Side Dishes

Choose garlic-roasted potatoes, Romeo broccoli or garlic-butter spinach.

Small $36Large $72

Homemade Daily-Baked Bread

Italian artisanal bread with optional housemade olive spread.

Loaf $6Olive spread · pint $12

Catering Desserts

Finish the table with two Romeo classics, prepared for a group.

Tiramisu

Ladyfingers dipped in espresso and Marsala, layered with mascarpone cream and Belgian chocolate.

Small · serves 10 $50Large · serves 20 $90

Cannoli

Classic Sicilian pastry shells filled with sweetened ricotta and finished with chocolate.

Small · 10 cannoli $40Large · 20 cannoli $80

Catering menu items and prices are subject to change.

Save room

Dolci

Housemade Italian favorites and a little something sweet after dinner.

Cannoli con Pistacchio

Two pastry shells, sweet ricotta filling, pistachio and Italian chocolate.

Affogato al Caffè

Vanilla gelato, Danesi espresso, chocolate ganache and whipped cream.

Tiramisu

Layers of ladyfingers dipped in Danesi espresso with whipped Marsala cream.

Crème Brûlée

Rich custard, orange effervescence and berries.

Panna Cotta

Vanilla-bean cream with wild berry sauce.

Vanilla Gelato

Layered dessert with berries at Romeo Cucina

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