17 Monarch Bay Plaza, Monarch Beach, CA 92629 ph: 949-234-1679
Lunch Mon - Fri 11:30 am to 2:30 pm Dinner Mon - Sun 5:00 pm - 11:00pm
Primo
Rollatini
Eggplant, Ricotta di Bufala, housemade mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes,
marinara
Bruschetta
Brickoven toast, vine ripened tomatoes, fresh garlic, basil and
EVOO**
Calamari Fritti
Spicy marinara & citrus aioli
Gamberette Gina
Jumbo prawns, housemade cocktail sauce and tomato caper emulsion
Rapini Reno
Andy Boy broccoli rabe, sweet Italian sausage, white wine, garlic
Rapini Portabella
Portabella mushrooms, broccoli rabe, sherry, garlic
Zuppa & Insalate
Minestrone
Fresh vegetables, pasta, beans
Zuppa d’Cippolle
Italian onion soup, aged Provolone, brick oven croutons
Mista di Casa
Organic field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, brick oven croutons,
basil tomato balsamic vinaigrette
Cesare
Hearts of romaine, shaved Reggiano, baked garlic croutons, house
dressing
Add Pollo or Scampi
Penne al Fresco
Penne rigate mixed with assorted seasonal vegetables topped with
parmesan and balsamic vinaigrette
Caprino di Raspberry
Organic mixed greens, goat cheese, fresh raspberries, toasted almonds,
raspberry vinaigrette
Caprese
Seasons best tomatoes, fresh housemade mozzarella, fresh basil,
pesto
Spinaci
Baby spinach, mandarin oranges in a mouth watering citrus vinaigrette
Seafood del grotto
Mixed greens, jumbo prawns, Alaskan king crab legs with fresh lemon
balsamic vinaigrette
Daily Specials
Pizza
Authentic Neapolitan-Style Pizza with a lightly browned thin crust from the wood burning brick oven. Toppings are from the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients.
Pizza Margherita
Vine ripened tomatoes, basil, housemade mozzarella
Pizza Marinara
San Marzano Tomatoes, fresh oregano and garlic
Pizza Bianca
Homemade mozzarella, Reggiano, Ricotta di Bufala, garlic, Genco
extra virgin olive oil
Pizza Portabella
Grilled mushrooms, red onions, goat cheese, Italian parsley, tomato
sauce, housemade mozzarella
Pizza Astarita
Italian sweet sausage, homemade meatballs, imported salami, fresh
oregano,
tomato sauce, housemade mozzarella
Pizza del Giorno
Chef’s choice – ask your server for details
Wood Fired Garlic Toast
Fresh Garlic, fresh herbs, EVOO**
Serious Italian Pasta
Capellini Checca
Fresh basil, garlic, vine ripened tomatoes, EVOO**
Linguini con Vongole o’ Cozze
Fresh clams or mussels, red or white wine sauce
Linguini Bolognese
Stella’s casalinga meat sauce, “spaghetti & meatballs”
Penne con Sarge
Sliced Chicken, sundried tomatoes, tarragon and cream
(Recipe requested by Bon Appetit)
Three Cheese Ravioli
Ricotta, Reggiano, Mozzarella, Stella’s meatball, tomato basil marinara
Penne alla Joe’s Nana
Breaded eggplant, Ricotta di Bufala, tomatoes, garlic, marinara
Housemade Lasagna
Three cheeses – Ricotta, Mozzarella and Reggiano with marinara or
bolognese
Secondi
Salmone al Pomodoro
Wild fillet, fresh garlic, tomatoes, basil, , pasta, vegetables,
EVOO**
Pollo con Verdura alla Grigglia
Marinated grilled chicken breast, fresh herbs and sautéed seasonal
vegetables
**Genco extra virgin olive oil (“EVOO”)