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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.

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Lunch - Antipasti

Italian Dinner Rolls

Fresh, made daily dinner rolls. Order comes with four (4) rolls.

US$3.00

Garlic Bread

Italian bread baked with butter, fresh garlic, oregano and parsley. Serves 2 to 3.

US$8.00

Meatball Sliders

Two (2) fresh made rolls, each topped with a meatball, mozzarella, parmigiana and marinara sauce.

US$9.00

Bruschetta Al Pomodoro

Grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with marinated tomatoes, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil.

US$10.00

Calamari Fritti

Baby squid, lightly floured and deep fried. Served with spicy tomato basil sauce.

US$13.50

Frittelle Di Formaggio

Ricotta and mozzarella cheese fritters with sundried tomato balsamic glaze.

US$14.00

Arancini

Sicilian rice cones stuffed with meat sauce, peas, and mozzarella cheese, then coated with breadcrumbs and deep fried.

US$14.00

Shrimp Scampi

Four (4) large shrimp sauteed in garlic, butter and white wine sauce.

US$16.00

Carpaccio Di Manzo

Thinly sliced filet mignon topped with capers, shaved parmesan and lemon extra virgin olive oil.

US$19.00

Antipasto Misto

An appetizer sampler platter with calamari and two (2) of each of the following: arancini, frittelle di formaggio, and bruschetta al pomodoro.

US$20.00

Lunch - 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$8.00

Insalata Mista Di Casa - Lunch

Organic field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and croutons tossed with fresh basil tomato balsamic vinaigrette. Topped with shaved parmesan.

US$4.50

Insalata Cesare - Lunch

Hearts of romaine lettuce tossed with cesare dressing and croutons. Topped with shaved reggiano.

US$5.00

Insalata Siciliana - Lunch

Tomatoes, onions and potatoes tossed in extra virgin olive oil, red vinegar and oregano.

US$4.50

Lunch - 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$15.99

Chicken 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$15.99

Eggplant 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$15.99

Caprese Sandwich

Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil, served on a homemade Italian baguette. Served with side salad.

US$15.99

Lunch - BYO Pasta

BYO Pasta Lunch

Choose between spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine, penne noodles or gnocchi with your choice of sauce.

US$12.00

Lunch - Dolci

Tiramisu

House-made, coffee flavored dessert.

US$9.00

Profiteroles

Three (3) cream puffs.

US$9.00

Cannoli

House-made, pastries consisting of tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling.

US$9.00

Dinner - Antipasti

Italian Dinner Rolls

Fresh, made daily dinner rolls. Order comes with four (4) rolls.

US$3.00

Garlic Bread

Italian bread baked with butter, fresh garlic, oregano and parsley. Serves 2 to 3.

US$8.00

Meatball Sliders

Two (2) fresh made rolls, each topped with a meatball, mozzarella, parmigiana and marinara sauce.

US$9.00

Bruschetta Al Pomodoro

Grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with marinated tomatoes, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil.

US$10.00

Calamari Fritti

Baby squid, lightly floured and deep fried. Served with spicy tomato basil sauce.

US$13.50

Frittelle Di Formaggio

Ricotta and mozzarella cheese fritters with sundried tomato balsamic glaze.

US$14.00

Arancini

Sicilian rice cones stuffed with meat sauce, peas, and mozzarella cheese, then coated with breadcrumbs and deep fried.

US$14.00

Shrimp Scampi

Four (4) large shrimp sauteed in garlic, butter and white wine sauce.

US$16.00

Carpaccio Di Manzo

Thinly sliced filet mignon topped with capers, shaved parmesan and lemon extra virgin olive oil.

US$19.00

Antipasto Misto

An appetizer sampler platter with calamari and two (2) of each of the following: arancini, frittelle di formaggio, and bruschetta al pomodoro.

US$20.00

Dinner - 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$12.00

Insalata Mista Di Casa

Organic field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and croutons tossed with fresh basil tomato balsamic vinaigrette. Topped with shaved parmesan.

US$9.00

Insalata Cesare

Hearts of romaine lettuce tossed with cesare dressing and croutons. Topped with shaved reggiano.

US$10.00

Insalata Siciliana

Tomatoes, onions and potatoes tossed in extra virgin olive oil, red vinegar and oregano.

US$9.00

Dinner - Pasta

Capellini Checca

Angel hair pasta tossed with sauteed garlic, fresh basil and ripened tomatoes.

US$16.00

Ravioli Di Casa

Ravioli filled with reggiano, ricotta and mozzarella in a tomato basil marinara.

US$18.00

Lobster Ravioli

Ravioli filled with lobster meat in a vodka cream sauce.

US$30.00

Spaghetti With Sauce

Spaghetti pasta topped with your choice of sauce.

US$15.00

Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

Spaghetti with diced pancetta cooked in a cream sauce and finished with egg yolk and Parmigiano-Reggiano.

US$20.00

Linguini Con Vongole O’Cozze

Linguini pasta tossed with fresh clams or mussels, steamed in garlic, olive oil, and white wine or marinara sauce.

US$22.00

Linguine Puttanesca

Linguine pasta with tomato sauce, olives, anchovies and capers.

US$22.00

Linguini Mare

Linguini with shrimp, clams, mussels and calamari with spicy tomato sauce.

US$24.00

Risotto Con Funghi E Salsiccia

Arborio rice with mushrooms, sausage, light cream and brown sauce.

US$21.00

Gnocchi

Made in house potato dumplings with your choice of sauce. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese.

US$19.00

Lasagna Casalinga

Lasagna pasta layered with bechamel, mozzarella, parmesan and meat sauce.

US$20.00

Fettuccini Alfredo

Fettuccini pasta with a cream and parmesan sauce.

US$18.00

Fettuccine Alla Primavera

Fettuccine with sauteed seasoned vegetables in olive oil and garlic or marinara.

US$19.00

Rigatoni Al Forno

Baked rigatoni with meat sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheese.

US$20.00

Rotelle Di Pasta

Baked sheets of pasta rolled with prosciutto, mozzarella and bechamel in a vodka cream sauce.

US$21.00

Penne Alla Pino

Penne pasta, grilled chicken breast and sundried tomatoes tossed in a tarragon cream sauce.

US$22.00

Penne Con Salsiccia E Peperoni

Penne pasta with sausage, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and marinara.

US$22.00

Capellini Alla Boscaiola Con Gamberi

Angel hair pasta sauteed with shrimp, mushrooms and garlic in your choice of sauce.

US$22.00

Tortellini Alla Franco

Beef tortellini, peas and cooked prosciutto in an alfredo cream sauce.

US$22.00

Dinner - Secondi

Pollo Piccata

Lightly breaded boneless breast of chicken sauteed with shallots, garlic, lemon, white wine and capers. Served with fresh vegetables.

US$20.00

Pollo Parmigiana

Breaded and pounded boneless chicken breast baked with marinara, basil and mozzarella cheese. Served with linguine marinara.

US$22.00

Vitello Parmigiana

Breaded and pounded boneless veal scallopini baked with marinara, basil and mozzarella cheese. Served with linguine marinara.

US$24.00

Eggplant 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$21.00

Pollo Marsala

Lightly breaded chicken in mushroom marsala sauce.

US$20.00

Vitello Marsala

Lightly breaded milk-fed veal scallopini in mushroom marsala sauce. Served with fresh vegetables.

US$24.00

Vitello Piccata

Lightly breaded veal scaloppini sauteed with shallots, garlic, lemon, white wine and capers. Served with fresh vegetables.

US$24.00

Vitello Saltimbocca

Lightly breaded veal scallopini topped with imported prosciutto and sage, cooked in white wine and veal reduction. Served with fresh vegetables.

US$26.00

Pesce 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$35.00

Cioppino

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$38.00

Sole Piccata

US$35.00

Salmon Calabrese

US$35.00

Pesce Del Giorno

Fish of the day. Call the restaurant for details.

US$38.00

Dinner - Dolci

Tiramisu

House-made, coffee flavored dessert.

US$9.00

Profiteroles

Three (3) cream puffs.

US$9.00

Cannoli

House-made, pastries consisting of tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling.

US$9.00

Dinner - Kids (12 and Under)

Pasta With Butter Only

US$7.95

Pasta With Sauce

Pasta with your choice of sauce.

US$8.95

Pasta With Meatballs

Pasta with meatballs and red sauce.

US$11.95

Chicken Fingers

Chicken fingers served with french fries.

US$10.95

Sicilian Deep Dish Pizza

Personal size cheese pizza.

US$10.95

Pizza - 12" Hand-tossed Pizzas

Pizza Margherita

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil.

US$17.00

Pizza Genovese

Pesto, chicken, mozzarella and extra virgin olive oil.

US$21.00

Pizza Alla Pino

Tomato sauce, prosciutto, burrata, arugula and shaved parmigiana.

US$23.00

Pizza Cinque Formaggio

Parmesan, mozzarella, burrata, ricotta & pecorino romano cheeses with garlic & extra virgin olive oil.

US$23.00

Pizza Primavera

Tomato sauce, onions, zucchini, mushrooms, eggplant and peppers. Vegan / Vegetarian

US$22.00

Pizza Diavola

Tomato sauce, spicy salami, mozzarella, peperoncini and spicy oil.

US$19.00

Pizza Alla Forestiera

Tomato sauce, pepperoni, prosciutto, capicola, ham and shaved parmigiano cheese.

US$23.00

Pizza Bruschetta

Marinated tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil and shaved parmigiano cheese.

US$20.00

Sicilian Speciality

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil. Topped with fresh french fries.

US$20.00

Non-Alcholic Drinks - 24 oz. Soda Fountain Beverage

Coca-Cola

US$5.00

Diet Coke

US$5.00

Dr. Pepper

US$5.00

Minute Maid Lemonade

US$5.00

Orange Fanta

US$5.00

Sprite

US$5.00

Ice Tea

US$4.00

Non-Alcholic Drinks - Bottled Beverages

Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water

Acqua Panna Natural Mineral Water. 500ml bottle.

US$6.00

500ml - S. Pellegrino Sparkling Water

S.Pellegrino Sparkling Water Natural Mineral. 500ml bottle.

US$6.00

750ml - S. Pellegrino Sparkling Water

S.Pellegrino Sparkling Water Natural Mineral. 750ml bottle.

US$10.00

San Pellegrino Aranciata Sparkling Beverage

San Pellegrino Aranciata Sparkling Beverage. 300ml can.

US$5.00

San Pellegrino Lemonata Sparkling Beverage

San Pellegrino Limonata Sparkling Beverage. 300ml can.

US$5.00

Non-Alcholic Drinks - Kids Beverages

Milk

US$4.00

Apple Juice

US$4.00

Cranberry Juice

US$4.00

Wines by the Bottle - By the Bottle

Principi Di Butera Insolia

Terre Siciliane, Southern Italy. 750ml bottle.

US$42.00

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough, New Zealand. 750 ml bottle.

US$36.00

Family Combos - 4/5 Person Family Combos

Spaghetti

Family combo includes: • Spaghetti Marinara • Mista di Casa Salad or upgrade to Cesare 5

US$30.00

Fettuccine Alfredo

Family combo includes: • Fettuccine Alfredo • Mista di Casa Salad or upgrade to Cesare 5

US$40.00

Family Combos - 8/10 Person Family Combos

Spaghetti

Family combo includes: • Spaghetti Marinara • Mista di Casa Salad or upgrade to Cesare 10

US$50.00

Fettuccine Alfredo

Family combo includes: • Fettuccine Alfredo • Mista di Casa Salad or upgrade to Cesare 10

US$70.00

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