Cucina Alessa in Newport Beach, CA

Olives

$9

Castelvetrano, Kalamata and Cerignola Rosse.

Brussels Sprouts

$12

Pancetta, garlic and sage butter.

Ravioli di Zucca Appetizer

$13

Butternut squash ravioli, sage, brown butter sauce.

Bruschetta al Pomodoro

$14

Tomatoes, basil, garlic and focaccetta bread.

Scampi Capri

$18

Shrimp, garlic, chili flakes, lobster reduction.

Carpaccio

$19

Filet mignon, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, capers, Parmigiano cheese and arugula.

Bella Meatballs Appetizer

$20

Polpette sauce, burrata, focaccetta bread.

Vongole

$19

Clams, tomato garlic white wine sauce.

Calamari Fritti

$16

Calamari, arrabbiata sauce.

Fritto Misto

$20

Shrimp, calamari, zucchini, arrabbiata sauce.

Burricotta

$13

Burrata stuffed with ricotta with Italian black lava salt and rosemary extra virgin olive oil. Served over arugula with focaccetta bread.

Fresh Mozzarella

$11

Nodini

$11.25

Fresh buffala mozzarella with aromatic focaccia breadcrumbs lightly fried and served with pomodoro basil sauce.

Scamorze

$11

Smoked mozzarella wrapped with speck, baked, and served over bruschetta tomato.

Truffle Fries

$10

Truffle oil, Parmigiano cheese.

Parma Prosciutto

$16

Aged 14 months.

Prosciutto San Daniele

$18

Aged 18 months. The king of prosciutto.

Soppressata Calabrese

$13

Spicy salami.

Parmigiano

$17

Parmigiano cheese, pears, Italian honey and caramelized walnuts.

Burrata

$17

Burrata cheese, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, marinated artichokes and imported olives.

Chef's Choice Board

$26

Chef's choice of meat, cheese, seasonal vegetables, focaccetta bread.

Minestrone Soup

$9

Seasonal vegetable soup.

Della Casa Salad

$11

Mixed greens, tomatoes, mushrooms, carrots, Parmigiano cheese and balsamic vinaigrette.

Julius Caesar Salad

$12

Romaine, garlic crouton, pecorino cheese, Caesar dressing.

Fragole Salad

$13

Mixed greens, golden beets, strawberries, caramelized walnuts, strawberry vinaigrette.

Pere e Gorgonzola Salad

$13

Mixed greens, pears, Gorgonzola Dolce, caramelized walnuts and raspberry vinaigrette.

Caprese Salad

$14

Tomatoes, mozzarella, Kalamata olives, basil, extra virgin oil and balsamic reduction.

Heirloom Burrata Salad

$19

Heirloom tomato carpaccio, arugula, burrata and Castelvetrano olives.

Side Della Casa Salad

$7

Organic baby mixed greens, tomatoes, mushrooms, shredded carrots, Italian herb vinaigrette, and topped with shaved Parmigiano.

Side Julius Caesar Salad

$7.25

A traditional Caesar salad recipe. Served with Parmigiano garlic crostini and shaved Pecorino cheese.

Speck

$9.5

Smoked prosciutto.

House Chopped Salad

$20

Shrimp, romaine, bruschetta, avocado, bacon, carrots, Caesar dressing.

Salmone Salad

$21

Salmon, mixed greens, tomatoes, asparagus, citrus vinaigrette.

Pizza Pepperoni

$18

Pepperoni, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce.

Pizza Napoletana

$17

Homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil.

Pizza Arrabbiata

$19

Calabrese salami, smoked mozzarella, tomatoes, garlic, fresh chili peppers.

Pizza di Parma

$20

Parma prosciutto, mozzarella, ricotta, arugula and Parmigiano cheese.

Pizza Funghi Misti

$19

Seasonal mushrooms, fontina cheese and truffle oil.

Pizza Salsicce

$19

Italian sausage, mushrooms, mozzarella and pomodoro sauce.

Calzone

$20

Pepperoni, sausage, ricotta, mozzarella and pomodoro sauce.

Ravioli Leggeri

$18

Spinach ricotta ravioli, pomodoro sauce.

Spaghetti con Polpette

$20

Meatballs and polpette sauce.

Penne Funghi e Salsicce

$19

Italian sausage, mushrooms, porcini arugula cream sauce.

Lasagna Napoletane

$20

Crumbled meatballs, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, basil and Bolognese sauce.

Linguine Pescatore

$27

Mussels, clams, calamari and shrimp in a white wine tomato sauce. Also available with white wine sauce.

Capellini al Pomodoro

$16

Angel hair pasta, garlic and pomodoro sauce.

Tortellini Prosciutto

$19

Meat tortellini, prosciutto and sage cream sauce.

Livornese

$28

Linguine, seasonal fish, scallop, shrimp and white wine tomato sauce.

Conchiglie Gamberi e Asparagi

$21

Shell pasta, shrimp, asparagus and lobster cream sauce.

Spaghetti Vegetariani

$18

Whole wheat pasta, seasonal vegetables, garlic, basil and extra virgin olive oil.

Rigatoni Toscana

$20

Chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, and porcini cream sauce.

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

$18

Potato dumplings, mozzarella and pomodoro sauce. Available in Bolognese or 4 formaggi sauce for an additional charge.

Penne Norma

$18

Eggplant, smoked mozzarella and pomodoro sauce.

Ravioli di Zucca Entree

$23

Butternut squash ravioli, sage and brown butter sauce.

Pappardelle al Sugo D'Agnello

$25

Ribbon pasta, braised lamb and ricotta salata.

Pappardelle Bolognese

$21

Ribbon pasta and Bolognese sauce.

Ravioletti

$21

Meat ravioli, pecorino cheese and Bolognese sauce.

Ravioli D'Aragosta

$28

Lobster fennel ravioli and vodka cream sauce.

Radiatore con Pancetta

$22

Spinach pasta, smoked pancetta, onions, mushrooms and Marsala cream sauce.

Fettuccine Alfredo

$17

Fettuccine, Parmigiano cheese cream sauce. Add chicken or shrimp for an additional charge.

Tortelli di Carne

$25

Short rib tortelli, walnut porcini cream sauce.

Tortellini di Pollo

$20

Chicken tortellini, shallots and vodka cream sauce.

Campanelle con Salmone

$25

Tomato pasta, salmon, shallots and vodka cream sauce.

Fusilli Napoli

$30

Lemon pasta, shrimp, garlic, parsley, Calabrian chili flakes and white wine lemon cream sauce.

Pollo Saltimbocca

$26

Pan-roasted chicken breast, San Daniel prosciutto, smoked mozzarella, white wine porcini mushroom sauce, artichokes and seasonal potatoes.

Pollo Parmigiana

$25

Breaded chicken breast, Asiago, Parmigiano, penne and pomodoro sauce.

Pollo Marsala

$25

Pan-roasted chicken breast with portobello mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce, seasonal potatoes and sauteed vegetables.

Grigliata di Pesce

$35

Lobster tail, salmon, scallops, garlic white wine lemon sauce, linguine and almond pesto.

Salmone al Ferri

$26

Grilled salmon, rosemary lemon sauce and seasonal vegetables.

Gamberoni alla Brace

$33

Grilled herbed shrimp, linguine and alla checca sauce.

Risotto Gamberi e Asparagi

$20.5

Arborio rice with shrimp and asparagus in a lobster reduction wine sauce.

Seasonal Vegetables

$8

Seasonal Potatoes

$7

Sauteed Broccoli

$7

Side of Bella Meatball

$5

1 piece.

Side Salad

$8

Sauteed Spinach

$7

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

$6

Capesante al Limone

$32

Grilled, fresh herb-marinated large diver scallops served over roasted bell pepper puree with lemon risotto.

Tiramisu

$8

Spumoni

$8

Cannoli

$8

Ricotta Cheesecake

$8

Chocolate Lava Cake

$8

Vanilla Crème Brûlée

$8

Catering Carpaccio

$68

Thin slices of cured filet mignon lightly drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon, capers and shaved Parmigiano topped with baby arugula.

Catering Ravioli di Zucca

$68

Homemade butternut squash ravioli sauteed in a browned sage butter sauce.

Catering Scampi Capri

$70

Shrimps, sauteed with garlic and chili flakes in a tomato lobster reduction sauce.

Catering Bella Mia

$62

Tray of meatballs in ragu topped with burrata.

Catering Calamari Fritti

$60

Tender crispy fried calamari served with a side of arrabbiata sauce.

Catering Fritto Misto

$72

Golden-fried shrimp, calamari and zucchini served with a side of arrabiata sauce.

Catering Bruschetta al Pomodoro

$35

Homemade baked focaccia bread, Roma tomatoes, basil and garlic.

Catering Affettati e Formaggi

$68

3 assorted Italian cheeses and 3 assorted salumi on a bed of arugula with pears, olives, walnuts and honey.

Catering Della Casa Salad

$35

Mixed greens, tomatoes, mushrooms and shredded carrots, in a Italian herbs vinaigrette, topped with shaved Parmigiano

Catering Julius Caesar Salad

$40

A traditional Caesar salad recipe in our house-made Caesar dressing served with Parmigiano, garlic croutons and shaved pecorino cheese.

Catering Julius Caesar Salad with Chicken

$60

A traditional Caesar salad recipe in our house-made Caesar dressing served with Parmigiano, garlic croutons and shaved pecorino cheese.

Catering Julius Caesar Salad with Salmon

$60

A traditional Caesar salad recipe in our house-made Caesar dressing served with Parmigiano, garlic croutons and shaved pecorino cheese.

Catering Julius Caesar Salad with Shrimp

$60

A traditional Caesar salad recipe in our house-made Caesar dressing served with Parmigiano, garlic croutons and shaved pecorino cheese.

Catering Pere e Gorgonzola Salad

$50

Mixed greens, organic pears, Gorgonzola Dolce, caramelized walnuts and raspberry vinaigrette.

Catering Fragole Salad

$50

Mixed greens, roasted golden yellow beets, strawberries, caramelized walnuts and strawberry red wine vinaigrette.

Catering Heirloom Burrata Salad

$125

Heirloom tomatoes, carpaccio, arugula, Castelvetrano olives and fresh burrata.

Catering Caprese Salad

$75

Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and Kalamata olives topped with extra virgin olive oil.

Catering Bread and Salsa Verde

$20

Catering Pappardelle Bolognese

$64

Homemade meat ravioli in our Bolognese sauce.

Catering Pappardelle al Sugo D'Agenello

$78

Ribbon-shaped pasta, slow-cooked braised lamb shoulder and shaved ricotta salata.

Catering Ravioletti Bolognese

$68

Homemade meat ravioli in our Bolognese sauce.

Catering Radiatore con Pancetta

$70

Homemade spinach pasta, Italian smoked pancetta, red onions, mushrooms and Marsala cream sauce.

Catering Ravioli D'Aragosta

$75

Lobster, fennel, sherry reduction stuffed ravioli and vodka cream sauce.

Catering Tortelli di Carne

$75

Braised short rib stuffed in a giant tortelloni and walnut porcini cream sauce.

Catering Tortellini di Pollo

$68

Rosemary chicken stuffed tortellini served with green onion, shallots, tomatoes and vodka tomato cream sauce.

Catering Campanelle con Salmone

$72

Homemade sun-dried tomatoes infused pasta fresh salmon and shallots sauteed in a vodka tomato cream sauce.

Catering Fusilli Napoli

$78

Homemade lemon fusilli, garlic, parsley and jumbo shrimp in white wine lemon cream sauce.

Catering Penne Pesto

$59

Penne in pesto sauce with sun-dried tomatoes.

Catering Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

$115

Original potato dumplings in a pomodoro, garlic and fresh basil sauce topped with fresh mozzarella.

Catering Spaghetti con Polpette

$62

Spaghetti with homemade meatballs in a spicy tomato sauce.

Catering Penne Funghi e Salsicce

$62

Italian sausage, mushrooms in a porcini and arugula cream sauce.

Catering Lasagna Napoletana

$60

Original recipe, ricotta cheese, mini-meatballs, ragu, mozzarella and basil.

Catering Capellini Pomodoro

$42

Angel hair pasta, garlic and fresh basil pomodoro sauce.

Catering Conchiglie Gamberi e Asparagi

$100

Seashell pasta with shrimp, asparagus and tossed in a light lobster cream sauce.

Catering Spaghetti Vegetariani

$55

Wheat spaghetti with vegetables sauteed in tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and basil.

Catering Rigatoni Toscana

$60

Grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and mushrooms with white wine cream sauce.

Catering Penne Norma

$48

Penne pasta, sauteed eggplant and smoked mozzarella tomato basil sauce.

Catering Pollo Saltimbocca

$75

Pan roasted chicken breasts, topped with fresh sage and San Daniele prosciutto, in a white wine sauce topped with smoked mozzarella.

Catering Pollo Parmigiana

$70

Breaded boneless chicken breast topped with Asiago and Parmigiano with pomodoro sauce.

Catering Pollo Marsala

$65

Pan roasted chicken breasts with portobello mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce.

Catering Pollo alla Lemone

$65

Chicken medallions in a lemon capers cream sauce.

Catering Salmone al Ferri

$100

Grilled salmon filet with rosemary lemon sauce.

Catering Gamberoni alla Brace

$115

Grilled shrimps marinated in Italian herbs and served with linguine and a checca sauce.

1/2 Tray of Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables

$30

1/2 Tray of Sauteed Spinach

$40

1/2 Tray of Sauteed Broccoli

$40

1/2 Tray of Sauteed Brussels Sprouts

$50

Sauteed in garlic, pancetta, sage butter.

1/2 Tray of Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

$30

Catering Meatball a la Carte

$5

1 meatball.

Catering Service Utensils

$5

Set of 2.

Catering Parmesan Cheese

Catering Red Pepper Flakes

Catering Napkins and Utensils

Pasta

$44

Pollo Piccata

$56

Chicken breasts, lemon, capers, white wine sauce.

Tiramisu

$48

Dozen Cannoli

$20