Italian Lunch Menu - Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and Foothill Ranch Piccolino Ristorante

Zuppa del Giorno
soup of the day ....................................................................................................................................................A.Q.
Focaccia Farcita al Forno
home made pizza crust filled with fontina, mozzarella cheese, parmesan, olive oil .........................................................9.25
Foccacia al Pomodoro
fresh foccacia, tomato, caramilized onoin, basil. parmesan. .......................................................................................6.95
Bruschetta Casalinga
toasted Tuscan bread toped with, tomato, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, olives ...............................................................6.75
Guazetto ai Frutti di Mare
black mussels, Manila clams, calamari, shrimp, in a spicy tomato broth ....................................................................14.95

Misto Piccolino
assorted Italian appetizers .....................................................................................................................................10.95
Melenzane alla Contadina
grilled eggplant, sautéed tomato, garlic, basil, parmesan ............................................................................................ 8.95
Calamari Fritti
golden fried calamari, marinara sauce ..................................................................................................................... 9.95
Caprese con Melanzane
fresh mozzarella, vine ripe tomato, grilled eggplant, basil, topped with extra virgin olive oil ............................................7.95
Carpaccio di Manzo
thinly sliced raw filet mignon, shaved parmesan, caper, extra virgin olive oil, lemon ....................................................12.95

Della Casa
romaine, mixed organic greens, tomato, red onions, cucumber, balsamic vinaigrette .....................................................3.25
Divina Cesare con Pollo
romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, crostini, creamy Caesar dressing, grilled chicken breat............................................12.95
Carpaccio di Pera
thinly sliced pears, mixed greens, gorgonzola, pine nuts, lemon vinaigrette ...................................................................6.75
Pomodori & Cipolle
vine ripe tomato, red onion, cucumber, extra virgin olive oil, basi .............................................................................. 6.75

Margherita
tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, oregano ................................................................................................................11.95
Salsiccia
tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian sausage, pepperoni, roasted red pepper ...................................................................13.95
Mare
tomato sauce, tomato, shrimp, calamari, clams, mozzarella ......................................................................................13.95
Pollo
breast of chicken, feta cheese, kalamata olives, mozzarella, basil, olive oil ..................................................................13.95
Vegetali
olive oil, tomato, eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, artichoke .....................................................................................13.95

Penne Pomodoro
pasta tubes, tomato sauce ..................................................................................................................................................................9.95
Fettuccine Alfredo
large flat ribbon pasta, creamy alfredo parmesan sauce ..............................................................................................9.95
Spaghetti Bolognese
spaghetti pasta simmered in meat ragout ..................................................................................................................9.95

cheese & veal ravioli, bed of tomato sauce, browned butter sage, parmesan................................................................12.95
Rigatoni Melenzane

large tube pasta, eggplant, tomato sauce............................................................................................................11.95

corkscrew pasta, simmered in meat sauce............................................................................................................9.95

Ravioloni di Pollo
chicken filled pasta, creamy mushroom parmesan sauce ..........................................................................................13.95
Penne Ortolano
flat ribbon pasta, roasted red peppers, tomato, artichoke, pine nuts, extra virgin olive oil .............................................12.95
Lasagna al Forno
baked layered pasta crepe, meat ragout, mozzarella, béchamel, parmesan ...................................................................13.95
Paglia & Fieno Cibreo
large flat ribbon egg & spinach pasta, chicken breast, radicchio, creamy parmesan sauce ............................................14.95
Spaghetti con Polpette
spaghetti pasta simmered in meat ragout, topped with meatballs ................................................................................12.95
Fettuccine Piccolino
large flat ribbon pasta, prawn, scallop, garlic, spinach, creamy saffron sauce .............................................................17.95
Rigatoni Sorrentina
baked large pasta tube, mozzarella, tomato sauce, fresh basil ....................................................................................12.95
Linguine alle Vongole
flat ribbon pasta, manila clam, baby clam, extra virgin olive oil .................................................................................14.95
Tortino di Spinaci & Formaggio
baked spinach & cheese filled pasta, bed of marinara sauce, mozzarella, parmesan .....................................................13.95
Orrechiette Salsiccia & Funghi
hat shaped pasta, Italian sausage ragout, onion, mushroom, tomato sauce, pecorino ...................................................13.95
Tortelloni di Zucca
large pumkin filled tortelloni, sage, amaretto crumb, creamy amaretto sauce ..............................................................13.95
Risotto ai Frutti di Mare
Arborio rice, clam, mussell, calamari, shrimp, scallop, white wine, tomato sauce .......................................................18.95

Filetto Piccolino
beef tenderloin, green peppercorn, creamy cognac reduction ....................................................................................32.95
Pollo alla Marsala
chicken breast, mixed mushroom, Marsala reduction, penne pomodoro .....................................................................15.95
Pollo all’ Arancia
chicken breast, capers, white wine orange reduction, penne pomodoro .....................................................................15.95
Agnello al Balsamico
grilled New Zealand rack of lamb, balsamic reduction ..............................................................................................29.95
Pollo Farcito
chicken breast filled with ricotta & spinach, prosciutto, creamy white wine, herbs .....................................................16.95
Nodino alla Senape
pork loin medallions, green peppercorn, mustard reduction, penne pomodoro .............................................................17.95
Scaloppine di Vitello ai Carciofi
veal medallions, artichoke hearts, white wine reduction, penne.penne pomodoro .........................................................24.95
Quaglie con Salsiccia
quails filled with sausage, polenta, mushroom sauce ................................................................................................23.95