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Nello Cucina

(Now Closed)

Italian Restaurant, Wine Bar, and Cocktail Bar$$$$

South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa

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Nello Cucina

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Main Menu

Fall Specials

Insalata D’autunno

9.95

Belgian endive, radicchio, Savoy cabbage, asian pears, gorgonzola, toasted hazelnuts, lemon-oregano dressing

Rotelle Di Pasta

14.95

Rolled pasta, prosciutto cotto, béchamel, mozzarella, tomato vodka cream sauce

Braciola Di Maiale

14.95

Rolled pork filled with prosciutto, smoked mozzarella, spinach, on a bed of cannellini beans, white wine tomato-onion sauce

Ravioli Di Pollo

14.95

Chicken & porcini mushroom ravioli, toasted walnuts, shaved grana, truffled brown butter sauce

Misto Mare Insaccato

13.95

Poached seafood “links”, lentils, sautéed spinach, champagne beurre blanc sauce

Lunch Menu

The Following Items Served Daily From 11: 00 - 3: 00. All Sandwiches Served With A Side Of Chef's Choice Of Salad.

Francoforte

12.95

Nello’s version of the Frankfurter 12” of grilled Italian sausage, sautéed mushrooms, pancetta, melted provolone cheese

Roasted Turkey Plt

10.95

Roasted turkey, crispy pancetta, romaine lettuce, tomato, italian parsley aioli

Di Pollo

10.95

Grilled chicken breast, served on soft italian focaccia, fresh tomatoes, melted fontina

Soup & Salad Combo

10.50

Caesar or house salad with your choice of minestrone or soup of the day

Polpette Di Carne

10.95

Italian style meatball sandwich, melted mozzarella

Italiano

10.95

Assorted italian cured meats, tomato, romaine lettuce, toasted filone bread

Vegetariano

10.95

Grilled eggplant, zucchini, carrots, tomato, basil, fresh mozzarella on focaccia bread

Nello Lite Bite

13.95

Grilled salmon (4oz) topped with calabrese sauce on a bed of mixed greens

Antipasti

Calamari Fritti

9.95

Fried squid, spicy tomato sauce, lemon

Affettati Misti

10.95

Assorted italian salami and cured meats, parmigiano, olives

Melanzane Alla Parmigiana

11.50

Baked eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce

Carpaccio

9.95

Thinly sliced raw beef, grana, capers, olive oil, lemon

Mozzarella Caprese

9.95

Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, oregano, e.v.o.o.

Pane & Zuppe

Bruschetta Alla Paesana

8.95

Toasted homemade bread, fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, parmigiano

Zuppa Del Giorno

7.75

Soup of the day

Zuppa Di Vongole

9.95

Clams in a spicy tomato or white wine sauce

Focaccetta

7.95

Thin crust pizza drizzled with roasted garlic oil, oregano, sesame seeds, topped with shaved Parmigiano

Minestrone

7.75

Fresh vegetable soup

Insalate

Della Casa

7.95

Organic field greens, mushrooms, roma tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette

Di Cesare

8.95

Crisp romaine, focaccia croutons, shaved grana, creamy Caesar dressing

Di Mare

11.50

Shrimp, squid, clams, mussels, bay scallops, celery, garlic, provolone, lemon dressing

Di Spinaci

8.95

Baby spinach, grilled red onions, mushrooms, crispy pancetta, red wine vinaigrette

Pizze

Margherita

12.95

Mozzarella, fresh tomato sauce, basil, oregano

Alle Quattro Stagioni

14.95

Mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, tomato sauce

Con Pollo

15.75

Mozzarella, grilled chicken, roasted bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, oregano

Del Pescatore

15.75

Shrimp, calamari, clams, bay scallops, tomato sauce

Vegetariana

13.25

Seasonal vegetables, tomato sauce and mozzarella

Pasta

Pennette Al Pomodoro E Basilico

13.95

Shape pasta, fresh tomato sauce, basil Also available with spicy Arrabbiata sauce

Linguine Con Vongole

16.95

Flat ribbon pasta, clams in a spicy tomato or white wine sauce

Gnocchi Al Piacere

14.50

Homemade potato dumplings, with your choice of: tomato basil sauce, pesto, or prosciutto cream sauce

Trittico Adriatico

17.95

Spaghetti, manila clams, mussels, shrimp, spicy tomato sauce

Linguine Al Pesto

13.95

Flat ribbon pasta, fresh basil pesto, cream, parmigiano

Lasagna Pasticciata

14.50

Spinach pasta layered with veal ragu`, mozzarella, parmigiano, bechamel

Alla Checca

13.50

Angel hair pasta, fresh Roma tomatos, garlic, basil

Pastariso Al Piacere

16.50

Gluten free pasta with your choice of: marinara, alfredo, or pesto sauce. please allow extra cooking time.

Fettuccine Alla Bolognese

15.95

Fresh house made flat ribbon pasta, meat sauce

Raviolini Con Carne

15.50

House made small beef ravioli, meat sauce

Rotolo Di Spinaci

15.75

Rolled pasta, filled with ricotta cheese & spinach , served on a bed of marinara sauce

Rigatoni Con Broccoli

14.50

Large tube shaped pasta, olive oil, caramelized onions, broccoli

Fusilli Del Bosco

14.50

Corkscrew pasta, italian sausage, shiitake mushroom, onions, tomato sauce

Spaghetti Carbonara

15.50

Pancetta, onions, cream sauce

Risotto Del Giorno

Italian style rice, selection changes daily

Carne-Pesce

Scaloppine Di Vitella Al Piacere

24.75

Veal scaloppine, choice of marsala wine, lemon piccata or alla parmigiana

Salciccia Calabrese

19.50

Grilled thin italian sausage, over peperonata and grilled polenta

Cioppino

29.75

Shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, calamari, in a light tomato saffron broth

Osso Buco

29.50

Braised veal shank, served over saffron risotto

Petti Di Pollo

19.95

Boneless chicken breast, choice of marsala wine, lemon piccata or alla parmigiana

Contorni

Polpette Di Carne

8.95

Italian style meatballs

Polenta

4.75

Grilled polenta

Piatto Vegetariano

8.75

Grilled seasonal vegetables, feta cheese, olive oil

Spinaci

4.75

Fresh spinach steamed or sauteed with shallots and olive oil

Happy Hour - Appetizers

Happy Hour Available At The Bar Only. Monday - Friday 3:00 - 6:00

Tomato Bruschetta

4.00

Toasted homemade bread, tomatoes, garlic, basil, parmigiano

Mozzarella Caprese

5.00

Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, oregano, E.V.O.O.

Affettati Misti

6.00

Assorted Italian salami and cured meats, parmigiano, olives

Margherita Pizza

6.00

Full sized pizza, mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil, oregano

Calamari Fritti

4.50

Fried squid, spicy tomato sauce, lemon

Mozzarella in Carrozza

5.00

Lightly fried mozzarella cheese, on a bed of marinara sauce

Slider Di Polpette

5.00

Italian style meatballs, melted mozzarella

Happy Hour - Drinks

Happy Hour Available At The Bar Only. Monday - Friday 3:00 - 6:00

Well Martini

5.00

Glass of House Wine

4.00

Salmon Creek Chardonnay, Cabernet

Imported Beer

4.00

Well Cocktail

5.00

Domestic Beer

3.00

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