Nello Cucina

3333 S Bear St, Santa Ana CA 92704 Today's hours: 11:30 am-7:00 pm nellocucina.com (714) 540-3365

Cuisines and Dishes at Nello Cucina:

Italian

Menu for Nello Cucina

Antipasti

Calamari Fritti $9.95
Fried squid, spicy tomato sauce, lemon.
Carpaccio $10.95
Thinly sliced raw beef, grana, capers, olive oil, lemon.
Affettati Misti $10.95
Assorted italian salami and cured meats, parmigiano, olives.
Mozzarella Caprese $9.95
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, oregano, e.v.o.o.
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana $11.50
Baked eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce. add pasta $4.00.
Calamari Giovanni $9.95
Calamari sauteed with olive oil, garlic, spicy tomato or white wine sauce. add pasta $4.00.

Pane & Zuppe

Bruschetta Alla Paesana $8.95
Toasted homemade bread, fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, parmigiano.
Zuppa Del Giorno $7.50 - $5.25
Soup of the day.
Minestrone $7.50 - $5.25
Fresh vegetable soup.
Zuppa Di Vongole $9.95
Clams in a spicy tomato or white wine sauce.
Pastina In Brodo $7.50
Homemade chicken soup with pasta.

Insalate

Della Casa $7.75 - $4.75
Mixed greens, mushrooms & tomatoes, olive oil, vinaigrette dressing.
Di Mare $11.50
Shrimp, squid, clams, mussels, bay scallops, celery, garlic, provolone, lemon dressing.
Di Cesare $8.95 - $5.75
Romaine lettuce, grana, croutons, creamy caesar dressing. add chicken $4.00.
Di Spinaci $8.75
Baby spinach, sweet red onions, mushrooms, honey mustard dressing.

Pizze

Margherita $12.95
Mozzarella, fresh tomato sauce, basil, oregano.
Del Pescatore $15.75
Shrimp, calamari, clams, bay scallops, tomato sauce.
Alle Quattro Stagioni $14.95
Mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, tomato sauce.
Focaccetta $7.95
Thin crust pizza drizzled with garlic infused olive oil, oregano, sesame seeds, shaved parmigiano.
Vegetariana $13.25
Seasonal vegetables, tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Con Pollo $15.75
Mozzarella, grilled chicken, roasted bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, oregano.

Contorni

Polpette Di Carne $8.95
Italian style meatballs.
Piatto Vegetariano $8.75
Grilled seasonal vegetables, feta cheese, olive oil.
Polenta $4.75
Grilled polenta.
Spinaci $4.75
Fresh spinach steamed or sautéed with shallots and olive oil.

Spring Menu

Insalata Di Primavera $9.50
Grilled zucchini & shiitake mushroom, baby arugula, feta cheese, lemon vinaigrette. add chicken $4.00
Soup & Salad Combo $9.95
Caesar or house salad with your choice of minestrone or soup of the day.
Carpaccio Di Salmone Affumicato $12.50
Smoked norwegian salmon, belgian endive, sweet red onions, capers, e.v.o.o., lemon mascarpone cheese crostini.
Ravioli Casereccia $14.95
Ravioli filled with Swiss chard, ricotta cheese, parmigiano, toasted pine nuts, fresh tomato filet & garlic sauce
Pesce Fresco Del Giorno
Fresh fish of the day. a.q.
Nello Lite Bite $12.95
Grilled salmon (4oz) topped with calabrese sauce on a bed of mixed greens.
Costata Di Maiale $17.50
Grilled pork chop topped with a caramelized onions and balsamic reduction sauce.
Tagliata Di Manzo $16.50
Marinated skirt steak on a bed of mixed greens.
Calamari Mugniaia $15.50
Calamari steak, lemon butter caper sauce, over spaghetti aglio olio.

Spring Menu - Sandwiches

Burger All' Italiana $10.50
1/2 Lb. italian sausage patty, lettuce, roasted bell peppers, provolone cheese, focaccia roll.
Polpette Di Carne $10.95
Italian style meatball sandwich, melted mozzarella.
Roasted Turkey Plt $10.95
Roasted turkey, crispy pancetta, romaine lettuce, tomato, italian parsley aioli.
Italiano $10.95
Assorted italian cured meats, tomato, romaine lettuce, toasted filone bread.
Di Pollo $10.95
Grilled chicken breast, served on soft italian focaccia, fresh tomatoes, melted fontina.
Vegetariano $10.95
Grilled eggplant, zucchini, carrots, tomato, basil, fresh mozzarella on focaccia bread.

Pasta

Pennette Al Pomodoro E Basilico $12.95
Quill shape pasta, fresh tomato sauce, basil (all'arrabbiata also available).
Fettuccine Alla Bolognese $14.95
Flat ribbon pasta, meat sauce.
Linguine Con Vongole $15.95
Flat ribbon pasta, clams in a spicy tomato or white wine sauce.
Raviolini Con Carne $13.75
Small veal ravioli topped with meat sauce.
Gnocchi Al Piacere $13.95
Homemade potato dumplings, with your choice of: tomato basil sauce, pesto, or prosciutto cream sauce.
Rotolo Di Spinaci $14.95
Rolled pasta, filled with ricotta cheese & spinach , served on a bed of marinara sauce.
Trittico Adriatico $16.95
Thin spaghetti, clams, mussels, shrimp, spicy tomato sauce.
Rigatoni Con Broccoli $13.75
Pasta tubes, olive oil, caramelized onions, broccoli. add chicken $4.00.
Linguine Al Pesto $12.95
Flat ribbon pasta, fresh basil pesto, cream, parmigiano. add chicken $4.00.
Fusilli Del Bosco $13.95
Corkscrew pasta, italian sausage, shiitake mushroom, onions, tomato sauce.
Lasagna Pasticciata $13.95
Spinach pasta layered with veal ragu`, mozzarella, parmigiano, bechamel.
Spaghetti Carbonara $14.95
Pancetta, onions, cream sauce.
Alla Checca $12.95
Angel hair pasta, fresh tomato filets, garlic, basil.
Risotto Del Giorno $14.95
Italian style rice, selection changes daily.
Rigatini Al Piacere $14.50
Gluten free pasta with your choice of: marinara, alfredo, or pesto sauce. please allow extra cooking time. add chicken $4.00.

Carne-Pesce

Scaloppine Di Vitella A Piacere $23.75
Veal scaloppine, choice of marsala wine, lemon piccata or alla parmigiana.
Osso Buco $27.50
Braised veal shank, served over saffron risotto.
Salciccia Calabrese $18.50
Grilled thin italian sausage, over peperonata and grilled polenta.
Petti Di Pollo $18.95
Boneless chicken breast, choice of marsala wine, lemon piccata or alla parmigiana.
Cioppino $27.75
Shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, calamari, in a light tomato, white wine, saffron sauce.

Bar Menu - Happy Hour - Appetizers

Calamari Fritti $4.00
Salsiccia Alla Griglia $4.00
(Grilled sausage).
Petite Margherita Pizza $4.00
Tomato Bruschetta $4.00
Fried Zucchini $4.00
Fried Raviolis $4.00
Penne Arrabbiata $4.00

Bar Menu - Coffee Drinks

Italian $8.00
Tuaca, frangelico, coffee.
Keoke $8.00
Kahlua, brandy, coffee.
Irish $8.00
Bushmills, coffee.
Chip Shot $8.00
Tuaca, baileys, espresso.
Bailey $8.00
Bailey, lavazza coffee.
Mexican $8.00
Kahlua, tequila.
French $8.00
Grand marnier, courvoisier.
Corretto $7.00
Splash of your favorite liqueur added to espresso or cappuccino.

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Reviews for Nello Cucina

Ratings and Reviews for Nello Cucina

Apr 11 2012

Chadd M. via Yelp

I just happened to be with my wife at the Crystal Court of South Coast Plaza and we decided to grab some lunch at Nello Cucina due to it's inviting...read more
Apr 03 2012

Drew P. via Yelp

Here's my 2 cents... Calamari was kind of soggy. Caprese was 3 slices for $10. Carpaccio was decent, but then spaghetti w/ meatballs is only meatsauce,...read more
Mar 25 2012

Jean L. via Yelp

A pleasant surprise! I've walked past here dozens of times and always had a half-yearning whim to go. I finally went one night and I'm glad I was. The...read more
Mar 25 2009

luvyummyfood via Citysearch

I came here for lunch with my boyfriend during the week and it was really quiet. I had been there before, but a long time ago. I...read more
Jan 01 2009

via Citysearch

This italian restaurant tucked into South Coast Plaza has nice atmosphere, good service and good food. The Gnocchi were a little ...read more
May 24 2008

via Citysearch

Although this is located in a mall, this cute restaurant has been set up beautifully and takes you away from the mall insanity to ...read more

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