Cucina Enoteca menu - Irvine CA 92618 - (949) 861-2222

Dinner

Antipasti
- Stuffed Fried Squash Blossoms $9.75
  
  Herb ricotta , purple basil pesto, cured lemon aiol
- Ricotta Gnudi $10.5
  
  Sage brown butter , parmigiano, amaretti
- Mediterranean Mussels, Cockles $12.5
  
  Fennel, butter poached potato , lemon verbena prosecco
- Fritto Misto $14.5
  
  Seasonal seafood, veg , caper aioli
- Beef Carpaccio $12
  
  Arugula, caper, e.v.o.o. , parmesan reggiano
- Grilled Mediterranean Octopus $13.5
  
  Pickled beech mushroom, charred spring onion , aqua pazza aioli, black garlic and coriander vinaigrette
- Mini Rosemary Potato $4
  
  Focaccia loaf x2 , sundried tomato pesto

Insalate E Zuppa

$12.00 for family style insalate for 3-4ppl (does not apply to caprese)
- Candy Striped Baby Beet, Tempura Avocado $10
  
  Mache, arugula, balsamic reduction, horseradish crema
- Hearts Of Romaine, Kale Caesar $9.5
  
  Baby heirloom tomato, polenta crouton
- Hearts of Romaine, Kale Caesar with Chicken $5
  
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- Hearts Of Romaine, Kale Caesar with Shrimp $9
  
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- Hearts Of Romaine, Kale Caesar with Brandt Steak $8
  
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- Farmer's Chopped $9.5
  
  Radicchio, artichoke, pepperoncini, gorgonzola, borlotti bean, black olive crouton, garlic oregano vinaigrette
- Farmer's Chopped with Chicken $5
  
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- Farmer's Chopped with Shrimp $9
  
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- Farmer's Chopped with Brandt Steak $8
  
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- Burrata, Prosciutto Caprese $13.5
  
  Rosso bruno tomato, baby arugula, aged balsamic, parmesan frico
- Soup Of The Day $9
  
  Chef's whim

Pasta

Gluten free pasta available upon request. $22.00 for family style - for 3-4ppl does not apply to lasagna or linguine or ravioli
- Spring Garlic Risotto $17
  
  Asparagus , farm egg , asiago , preserved lemon
- Mushroom Ravioli $15
  
  Balsamic hedgehog mushroom , stinging nettle pesto , tarragon , parmesan
- Lasagna Al Forno $16.5
  
  Beef , pork , veal , marinara , bésciamella
- Ricotta Cavatelli $17.5
  
  Duck conserva , anaheim chili , sorrel sugo , ricotta salata
- Bucatini All'amatriciana $17
  
  Guanciale , tomato , onion , calabrian chili , pecorino
- Short Rib Pappardelle $19.5
  
  Cremini mushroom , parmigiano
- Spicy Shrimp Puttanesca Angel Hair $19
  
  Olive , caper , tomato
- Seafood Linguine $19.5
  
  Cockles , calamari , seasonal fish , basil , chili infused sherry crema

Piatti
- Roasted Mary's Chicken $19.5
  
  Fontina polenta, asparagus, swiss chard, pistachio pesto, poached hen egg
- Veal Saltimbocca $24
  
  Prosciutto, tatsoi, roasted balsamic onion, gigante beans, sambuca reduction
- CE Brandt Farms Burger $16.5
  
  Braisedshort rib, fiscalini cheddar, honey mustard aioli, truffle fries
- Brick Oven Roasted Branzino $24.5
  
  Fennel, lemon, market vegetable, confit potato, salsa verde
- Pan Seared Ocean Trout $20
  
  Umbrian lentil, spinach, salslfy, prosecco butter
- Dry Rub ?Brandt Farms' Rib Eye $28
  
  Salt crusted fingerling, romanesco, sunchoke puree, porcini mustard
- Grilled Berkshire Pork Chop $23
  
  Mascarpone whipped potato, confit baby carrot, grilled calcot onion condimenti

Boards
- Polenta $14
  
  Creamy mascarpone polenta , tonight's ragu
- Formaggi, Salumi $12
  
  Condimenti, crostini
- Bruschetta Sampler $14

Pizza

Neopolitan style crust made with love blistering leopard spots are intended. Fennel sausage $1.50, farm egg $1.50
- Sopressata, Charred Heirloom Broccoli $15
  
  Fontina, red onion roasted garlic, calabrian chili
- Honey Roasted Eggplant, Herb Goat Cheese $14.5
  
  Pistachio pesto, balsamic onion, pine nut
- Pear, Gorgonzola $14
  
  Pear caramelized onion, candied pecan arugula, aged balsamic
- Margherita $13
  
  San marzano tomato, housemade mozz, basil
- Grilled Asparagus Bianco $14
  
  Fontina, mozz, parm, bésciamella, chili, garlic chip
- Meatball, Mozzarella Di Bufala $15
  
  Spinach, fontina, parmigiano
- Pepperoni, Fennel Sausage $14.5
  
  Housemade mozz, peppadew pepper
- Foraged Mushroom $14.5
  
  Taleggio, braised leek, truffle oil
- Smoked Prosciutto, Pineapple $14.5
  
  Serrano chile, tarragon, mozz

Vasi

Mini mason jars with tuscan toast. All jars are available to go for an additional $3.00
- Olive Tapenade, Citrus Artichoke Heart $7
- Tuna Conserva, Cannellini Bean, Lemon Aioli $8
- Chicken Liver Pate, Brown Sugar Shallot $7.5
- Ceci Bean Hummus, Piquillo Jam $6.5
- Gorgonzola Walnut Mousse, Poached Pear $7
- Burrata, Roasted Garlic Confit $8

Contorni
- Mac, Cheese $9
  
  Prosciutto cream, english pea, smoked fiscalini cheddar
- Truffle Parmesan Fries $7
- Burnt Brussels Sprout, Ivan's Hot Sauce $6.5
- Giant Meatball $6.5
- Creamy Polenta, Evoo., Parmigiano $5.5
- Farmer's Market Vegetable $5.5
- Small Green Salad $5

Speciale

Daily 3-6 pm. Available in-house only
- Meatball Monday
  
  1/2 price meatballs, meatball pizza
- Bruschetta Tuesday $10
- Thrifty Thursday
  
  1/2 price pizza
- Formaggi Friday (3 Cheese) $8
- Formaggi Friday (4 Cheese) $11
- Formaggi Friday (5 Cheese) $14