Pino's Cucina Menu (Updated September 2025)
Welcome to Pino's Cucina, a delightful Italian restaurant nestled in Ladera Ranch, CA. Here, culinary excellence meets a warm, familial atmosphere, making each visit a cherished experience. Renowned for its authentic flavors and housemade dishes, the menu is a celebration of traditional Italian cooking.
- Hand-Tossed Pizzas: Indulge in meticulously crafted 12” pizzas such as the Pizza Diavola, featuring spicy salami and mozzarella, or the delightfully fresh Pizza Primavera with seasonal vegetables.
- Family Combos: Perfect for gatherings, the Fettuccine Alfredo and Spaghetti Marinara family combos promise to satisfy with hearty servings that reflect the essence of home-cooked meals.
- Dolci: Don’t miss out on the housemade desserts like Tiramisu and Cannoli, which offer a sweet finale to your dining experience.
With passionate chefs like Uncle Pino personally engaging with guests, the restaurant emphasizes a family-oriented service that elevates the dining experience. Many patrons describe Pino's Cucina as their go-to spot for authentic Italian cuisine, echoing sentiments of nostalgia and joy akin to cherished family traditions. Whether you dine in or take out, expect a culinary journey that embodies the heart and soul of Italy.
Lunch - Antipasti
Italian Dinner Rolls
Fresh, made daily dinner rolls. Order comes with four (4) rolls.
US$3.00Garlic Bread
Italian bread baked with butter, fresh garlic, oregano and parsley. Serves 2 to 3.
US$8.00Meatball Sliders
Two (2) fresh made rolls, each topped with a meatball, mozzarella, parmigiana and marinara sauce.
US$9.00Bruschetta Al Pomodoro
Grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with marinated tomatoes, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil.
US$10.00Calamari Fritti
Baby squid, lightly floured and deep fried. Served with spicy tomato basil sauce.
US$13.50Frittelle Di Formaggio
Ricotta and mozzarella cheese fritters with sundried tomato balsamic glaze.
US$14.00Arancini
Sicilian rice cones stuffed with meat sauce, peas, and mozzarella cheese, then coated with breadcrumbs and deep fried.
US$14.00Shrimp Scampi
Four (4) large shrimp sauteed in garlic, butter and white wine sauce.
US$16.00Carpaccio Di Manzo
Thinly sliced filet mignon topped with capers, shaved parmesan and lemon extra virgin olive oil.
US$19.00Antipasto Misto
An appetizer sampler platter with calamari and two (2) of each of the following: arancini, frittelle di formaggio, and bruschetta al pomodoro.
US$20.00Lunch - Zuppe e Insalate
Minestra Del Giorno
Daily soup special. Call restaurant for daily selection.
Insalata Caprese - Lunch
Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil.
US$8.00Insalata Mista Di Casa - Lunch
Organic field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and croutons tossed with fresh basil tomato balsamic vinaigrette. Topped with shaved parmesan.
US$4.50Insalata Cesare - Lunch
Hearts of romaine lettuce tossed with cesare dressing and croutons. Topped with shaved reggiano.
US$5.00Insalata Siciliana - Lunch
Tomatoes, onions and potatoes tossed in extra virgin olive oil, red vinegar and oregano.
US$4.50Lunch - Sandwiches
Meatball Sandwich
Deliciously seasoned homemade meatballs, marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese served on a lightly toasted homemade Italian baguette. Served with side salad.
US$15.99Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Breaded and pounded boneless chicken breast, marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese served on a lightly toasted homemade Italian baguette. Served with side salad.
US$15.99Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich
Sliced breaded eggplant layers, marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese served on a lightly toasted homemade Italian baguette. Served with side salad.
US$15.99Caprese Sandwich
Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil, served on a homemade Italian baguette. Served with side salad.
US$15.99Lunch - BYO Pasta
BYO Pasta Lunch
Choose between spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine, penne noodles or gnocchi with your choice of sauce.
US$12.00Lunch - Dolci
Tiramisu
House-made, coffee flavored dessert.
US$9.00Profiteroles
Three (3) cream puffs.
US$9.00Cannoli
House-made, pastries consisting of tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling.
US$9.00Dinner - Antipasti
Italian Dinner Rolls
Fresh, made daily dinner rolls. Order comes with four (4) rolls.
US$3.00Garlic Bread
Italian bread baked with butter, fresh garlic, oregano and parsley. Serves 2 to 3.
US$8.00Meatball Sliders
Two (2) fresh made rolls, each topped with a meatball, mozzarella, parmigiana and marinara sauce.
US$9.00Bruschetta Al Pomodoro
Grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with marinated tomatoes, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil.
US$10.00Calamari Fritti
Baby squid, lightly floured and deep fried. Served with spicy tomato basil sauce.
US$13.50Frittelle Di Formaggio
Ricotta and mozzarella cheese fritters with sundried tomato balsamic glaze.
US$14.00Arancini
Sicilian rice cones stuffed with meat sauce, peas, and mozzarella cheese, then coated with breadcrumbs and deep fried.
US$14.00Shrimp Scampi
Four (4) large shrimp sauteed in garlic, butter and white wine sauce.
US$16.00Carpaccio Di Manzo
Thinly sliced filet mignon topped with capers, shaved parmesan and lemon extra virgin olive oil.
US$19.00Antipasto Misto
An appetizer sampler platter with calamari and two (2) of each of the following: arancini, frittelle di formaggio, and bruschetta al pomodoro.
US$20.00Dinner - Zuppe e Insalate
Minestra Del Giorno
Daily soup special. Call restaurant for daily selection.
Insalata Caprese
Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil.
US$12.00Insalata Mista Di Casa
Organic field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and croutons tossed with fresh basil tomato balsamic vinaigrette. Topped with shaved parmesan.
US$9.00Insalata Cesare
Hearts of romaine lettuce tossed with cesare dressing and croutons. Topped with shaved reggiano.
US$10.00Insalata Siciliana
Tomatoes, onions and potatoes tossed in extra virgin olive oil, red vinegar and oregano.
US$9.00Dinner - Pasta
Capellini Checca
Angel hair pasta tossed with sauteed garlic, fresh basil and ripened tomatoes.
US$16.00Ravioli Di Casa
Ravioli filled with reggiano, ricotta and mozzarella in a tomato basil marinara.
US$18.00Lobster Ravioli
Ravioli filled with lobster meat in a vodka cream sauce.
US$30.00Spaghetti With Sauce
Spaghetti pasta topped with your choice of sauce.
US$15.00Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
Spaghetti with diced pancetta cooked in a cream sauce and finished with egg yolk and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
US$20.00Linguini Con Vongole O’Cozze
Linguini pasta tossed with fresh clams or mussels, steamed in garlic, olive oil, and white wine or marinara sauce.
US$22.00Linguine Puttanesca
Linguine pasta with tomato sauce, olives, anchovies and capers.
US$22.00Linguini Mare
Linguini with shrimp, clams, mussels and calamari with spicy tomato sauce.
US$24.00Risotto Con Funghi E Salsiccia
Arborio rice with mushrooms, sausage, light cream and brown sauce.
US$21.00Gnocchi
Made in house potato dumplings with your choice of sauce. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
US$19.00Lasagna Casalinga
Lasagna pasta layered with bechamel, mozzarella, parmesan and meat sauce.
US$20.00Fettuccini Alfredo
Fettuccini pasta with a cream and parmesan sauce.
US$18.00Fettuccine Alla Primavera
Fettuccine with sauteed seasoned vegetables in olive oil and garlic or marinara.
US$19.00Rigatoni Al Forno
Baked rigatoni with meat sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheese.
US$20.00Rotelle Di Pasta
Baked sheets of pasta rolled with prosciutto, mozzarella and bechamel in a vodka cream sauce.
US$21.00Penne Alla Pino
Penne pasta, grilled chicken breast and sundried tomatoes tossed in a tarragon cream sauce.
US$22.00Penne Con Salsiccia E Peperoni
Penne pasta with sausage, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and marinara.
US$22.00Capellini Alla Boscaiola Con Gamberi
Angel hair pasta sauteed with shrimp, mushrooms and garlic in your choice of sauce.
US$22.00Tortellini Alla Franco
Beef tortellini, peas and cooked prosciutto in an alfredo cream sauce.
US$22.00Dinner - Secondi
Pollo Piccata
Lightly breaded boneless breast of chicken sauteed with shallots, garlic, lemon, white wine and capers. Served with fresh vegetables.
US$20.00Pollo Parmigiana
Breaded and pounded boneless chicken breast baked with marinara, basil and mozzarella cheese. Served with linguine marinara.
US$22.00Vitello Parmigiana
Breaded and pounded boneless veal scallopini baked with marinara, basil and mozzarella cheese. Served with linguine marinara.
US$24.00Eggplant Parmigiana
Sliced breaded eggplant layers in marinara and parmesan sauce, topped with ricotta cheese and then oven baked lasagna-style. Served with fresh vegetables.
US$21.00Pollo Marsala
Lightly breaded chicken in mushroom marsala sauce.
US$20.00Vitello Marsala
Lightly breaded milk-fed veal scallopini in mushroom marsala sauce. Served with fresh vegetables.
US$24.00Vitello Piccata
Lightly breaded veal scaloppini sauteed with shallots, garlic, lemon, white wine and capers. Served with fresh vegetables.
US$24.00Vitello Saltimbocca
Lightly breaded veal scallopini topped with imported prosciutto and sage, cooked in white wine and veal reduction. Served with fresh vegetables.
US$26.00Pesce Misto
A combination of two pieces of lightly breaded grilled fresh fish of the day, scallops and shrimp in a Cajun seasoning. Served with a side of pasta.
US$35.00Cioppino
Fresh seafood stew of shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, calamari, assorted fresh fish, capers and lobster tail in a tomato and wine broth. Served with a crostini.
US$38.00Sole Piccata
US$35.00Salmon Calabrese
US$35.00Pesce Del Giorno
Fish of the day. Call the restaurant for details.
US$38.00Dinner - Dolci
Tiramisu
House-made, coffee flavored dessert.
US$9.00Profiteroles
Three (3) cream puffs.
US$9.00Cannoli
House-made, pastries consisting of tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling.
US$9.00Dinner - Kids (12 and Under)
Pasta With Butter Only
US$7.95Pasta With Sauce
Pasta with your choice of sauce.
US$8.95Pasta With Meatballs
Pasta with meatballs and red sauce.
US$11.95Chicken Fingers
Chicken fingers served with french fries.
US$10.95Sicilian Deep Dish Pizza
Personal size cheese pizza.
US$10.95Pizza - 12" Hand-tossed Pizzas
Pizza Margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil.
US$17.00Pizza Genovese
Pesto, chicken, mozzarella and extra virgin olive oil.
US$21.00Pizza Alla Pino
Tomato sauce, prosciutto, burrata, arugula and shaved parmigiana.
US$23.00Pizza Cinque Formaggio
Parmesan, mozzarella, burrata, ricotta & pecorino romano cheeses with garlic & extra virgin olive oil.
US$23.00Pizza Primavera
Tomato sauce, onions, zucchini, mushrooms, eggplant and peppers. Vegan / Vegetarian
US$22.00Pizza Diavola
Tomato sauce, spicy salami, mozzarella, peperoncini and spicy oil.
US$19.00Pizza Alla Forestiera
Tomato sauce, pepperoni, prosciutto, capicola, ham and shaved parmigiano cheese.
US$23.00Pizza Bruschetta
Marinated tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil and shaved parmigiano cheese.
US$20.00Sicilian Speciality
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil. Topped with fresh french fries.
US$20.00Non-Alcholic Drinks - 24 oz. Soda Fountain Beverage
Coca-Cola
US$5.00Diet Coke
US$5.00Dr. Pepper
US$5.00Minute Maid Lemonade
US$5.00Orange Fanta
US$5.00Sprite
US$5.00Ice Tea
US$4.00Non-Alcholic Drinks - Bottled Beverages
Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water
Acqua Panna Natural Mineral Water. 500ml bottle.
US$6.00500ml - S. Pellegrino Sparkling Water
S.Pellegrino Sparkling Water Natural Mineral. 500ml bottle.
US$6.00750ml - S. Pellegrino Sparkling Water
S.Pellegrino Sparkling Water Natural Mineral. 750ml bottle.
US$10.00San Pellegrino Aranciata Sparkling Beverage
San Pellegrino Aranciata Sparkling Beverage. 300ml can.
US$5.00San Pellegrino Lemonata Sparkling Beverage
San Pellegrino Limonata Sparkling Beverage. 300ml can.
US$5.00Non-Alcholic Drinks - Kids Beverages
Milk
US$4.00Apple Juice
US$4.00Cranberry Juice
US$4.00Wines by the Bottle - By the Bottle
Principi Di Butera Insolia
Terre Siciliane, Southern Italy. 750ml bottle.
US$42.00Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, New Zealand. 750 ml bottle.
US$36.00Family Combos - 4/5 Person Family Combos
Spaghetti
Family combo includes: • Spaghetti Marinara • Mista di Casa Salad or upgrade to Cesare 5
US$30.00Fettuccine Alfredo
Family combo includes: • Fettuccine Alfredo • Mista di Casa Salad or upgrade to Cesare 5
US$40.00Family Combos - 8/10 Person Family Combos
Spaghetti
Family combo includes: • Spaghetti Marinara • Mista di Casa Salad or upgrade to Cesare 10
US$50.00Fettuccine Alfredo
Family combo includes: • Fettuccine Alfredo • Mista di Casa Salad or upgrade to Cesare 10
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