Bustling pizzeria chain serves thin-crust pies & pasta amid a rustic dining room.
4.0 – 614 reviews $$ • Italian restaurant
Menu
| Alessa Laguna menu | |
| All Day – PIZZA | |
| Margherita Pizza Unique homemade Pomodoro sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh organic basil, EVOO infused with italian herbs. |
$20.95 |
| Meat Lover’s Pizza Mamma Margherita’s meatballs, creamy burrata Soppressata Calabrese & secret recipe of our homemade polpette sauce. |
$25.99 |
| Calabria Pizza Mild Italian sausage, spicy sopressata salami, smoked mozzarella, arrabbiata sauce. |
$24.99 |
| Di Parma Pizza Made in house Mozzarella, imported ricotta cheese, parma prosciutto, arugula. |
$24.99 |
| Funghi Misti Pizza Wild mixed organic mushrooms, fontina cheese, homemade infused truffle oil. |
$24.99 |
| Quattro Stagioni (“Four Seasons”) Pizza Tartufotto ham, artichokes, black olives, mushrooms, tomato sauce, all mixed. |
$24.50 |
| Capricciosa (NEW!!!) Homemade Mozzarella cheese, Italian baked ham, marinated artichokes, wild mushrooms, tomato sauce & black olives. |
$23.99 |
| Crispy Prosciutto Pizza San Marzano sauce, melted goat cheese, calabrian chili infused spicy oil, homemade fresh mozzarella, San Daniele prosciutto. |
$23.99 |
| Pizza Bella Fontal cheese and homemade mozzarella, organic tomato bruschetta, fresh arugula and italian oregano. |
$21.99 |
| Calzone IS AN OVEN-BAKED FOLDED PIZZA THAT HAS SEALED EDGES, FILLED WITH: Ricotta, homemade Mozzarella & Fontina, Soppressata calabrese spicy salami with our unique made in house basil tomato sauce. |
$24.99 |
| All Day – FAVORITES | |
| Spaghetti Verde (Chef AP Invention) Arugula infused square spaghetti, tiger shrimp, garlic, pinot grigio, teardrop Peruvian pepper & Calabrian chile. |
$26.99 |
| Mamma Mia Alessa’s favorite – 3 Homemade Mamma Margherita’s meatballs, ragú, fresh burrata, organic basil. |
$23.99 |
| Meat Lover’s Pizza Homemade crumbled Italian sausage, Mamma Margherita meatballs, soppressata calabrese spicy salami, burrata cheese, polpette tomato sauce. ADDICTIVE!!! |
$25.99 |
| Zucca Ravioli House-made organic butternut squash ricotta ravioli, brown butter sage sauce, amaretto ALMOND cookie crumbs. |
$15.50 |
| Olive Fritte Fontina stuffed Castelvetrano olives,lightly flash-fried, Greek oregano. |
$14.99 |
| Lobster Ravioli (Guest Favorite!) Maine lobster and roasted fennel filled ravioli, creamy tomato vodka pink sauce with butterfly black tiger shrimp. |
$27.99 |
| Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Carpaccio Organic arugula & Castelvetrano olives with creamy homemade mozzarella, organic basil, sea salt, EVOO and italian herbs. |
$23.99 |
| All Day – TO START | |
| Stracciatella Spinach Soup Homemade chicken broth, organic spinach, local ranch fresh organic eggs, Parmesan cheese. |
$15.99 |
| Cioppino (Appetizer Size) Black tiger shrimp, Tasmanian salmon, clams, calamari, and fresh fish, oregano, garlic, white wine tomato broth. Also available main course size. |
$20.99 |
| Nonna Ida Soup Homemade chicken broth, zucchini, Roma tomatoes, fresh spinach, Parmesan cheese. |
$14.99 |
| Olive Fritte Fontina stuffed Castelvetrano olives, lightly flash-fried, Greek oregano. |
$14.99 |
| Fried Mozzarella Nodini Lightly breaded mozzarella, flash fried, pomodoro tomato basil sauce. |
$16.99 |
| Zucca House-made organic butternut squash ricotta ravioli, brown butter sage sauce, topped with amaretto almond cookie crumbs. |
$15.50 |
| Alici White imported Italian anchovy, arugula, rainbow carrots, infused Calabrian oil. |
$14.99 |
| Mamma Mia (MUST TRY) Alessa’s favorite – 3 Homemade Mamma Margherita’s meatballs, ragú, fresh burrata, organic basil. |
$23.99 |
| Calamari Fritti Crispy-fried calamari, arrabbiata sauce. |
$21.99 |
| Bruschetta Al Pomodoro Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic Alessa’s way. |
$17.99 |
| Shrimp Scampi & Clams Black Tiger Shrimp and Manila clams, lightly sautéed in a lobster tomato reduction sauce with Meyer lemon and Calabrian hot chile. |
$25.50 |
| Baby Lamb Chops Pan seared & oven baked two Australian chops,brushed with italian infused herbs EVOO, drizzling with Amarena cherries and Taylor port reduction, over wild mushrooms and Idaho potatoes. |
$26.99 |
| Involtini Organic zucchini rolled and baked with homemade mozzarella and organic basil over spicy pomomdoro and topped with MORE MOZZARELLA. |
$17.50 |
| All Day – MEAT & CHEESE | |
| Salumi Misti Select 3 meats. |
$27.99 |
| Salumi E Formaggi Select 6 items. |
$30.99 |
| Formaggi Misti Select 3 cheeses. |
$26.99 |
| Venison Salami Unique. Seasoned with red wine, sea salt, juniper berry, and black peppercorn. Aged for three months. |
$15.99 |
| San Daniele The king of prosciutto, cured for 18 months. |
$16.99 |
| Wild Boar Salami Prepared with herbs and wine to give an exceptional complexity and authentic flavor |
$14.99 |
| Soppressata Calabrese Spicy salami. |
$14.99 |
| Duck Prosciutto Tender black pepper crusted duck prosciutto. |
$15.99 |
| Iberico De Bellota Pure Pata Negra paleta, free-range, acorn-fed Iberian pigs, cured shoulder, aged for 24 months. |
$24.99 |
| Black Trufa Elegant. Made from pure sheep’s milk and cured for 30 days with black truffles woven through its interior. |
$14.99 |
| Tartufotto Italian cooked ham. |
$14.99 |
| Red Leicester Crunch England- matured for 15 months. Served with sweet drop peppers and caramelized pecans. |
$15.99 |
| Burricotta Burrata-stuffed with ricotta. Italian black lava salt, rosemary EVOO, arugula. |
$14.99 |
| Parmigiano Organic pear, organic Italian honey, caramelized pecan. |
$14.99 |
| Burrata Sea salt, unfiltered EVOO, Italian artichokes, homemade crostini. |
$15.99 |
| Gouda 26 Month Netherlands- caramel and smokey notes with crystal flavor firm but still creamy, amber in color. Served with Italian black amarena cherries. |
$15.99 |
| Pesto Mozzarella(NO Nuts) Mild & creamy, refreshing basil pesto, made in house, Alessa’s style. |
$13.99 |
| Ricotta Grainy and creamy, organic italian honey and pecan. |
$15.99 |
| Elk Salami Lean cuts of premium elk meat. Seasoned with our homemade blend of spices. |
$14.99 |
| Bison Salami Dry-cured and boldly flavorful and natural sweetness. Matured for 3 months |
$15.99 |
| All Day – INSALATE / SALADS | |
| Superfood Salad All organic locally grown: quinoa, chia seed, organic goji berries, rainbow carrots, baby kale, arugula, spinach, hearts of romaine, roasted vegetables, zucchini, sunflower seeds, fresh raspberry unfiltered organic honey lemon, and extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette. |
$22.99 |
| Baby Kale Salad Locally grown organic baby kale, shaved organic cauliflower, caramelized pecans, shaved aged cheese, California date white balsamic vinaigrette. |
$15.99 |
| Arugula Salad Wild arugula, oregano, lemon EVOO, shaved Parmigiano, chopped tomato. |
$15.99 |
| Pere E Goat Cheese Local organic mixed greens, goat cheese, organic pear slices, caramelized pecan, house made raspberry vinaigrette. |
$16.75 |
| House (Casa) Salad Organic local baby greens, tomatoes, rainbow carrots, shaved parmigiano. Served with homemade Italian herb vinaigrette. |
$13.99 |
| Caesar Shaved parmigiano, homemade croutons, anchovy-lemon dressing. Organic romaine or iceberg lettuce, subject to our Chef’s quality judgement. |
$13.99 |
| Italian Caprese Tomatoes, made in house mozzarella, Kalamata olives, fresh basil, organic arugula, EVOO, Saba. |
$17.95 |
| All Day – CARPACCIO | |
| Octopus & Tasmanian Salmon (MUST TRY) Chef Pirozzi’s latest creation. Braised Italian octopus, thinly sliced sashimi grade Tasmanian salmon, unfiltered EVOO, tear drop peppers, lemon preserves, tomatoes, organic greens, Maldon salt flakes, Italian capers. |
$25.50 |
| Golden Beets & Goat Cheese Organic roasted golden beets, mixed baby greens, goat cheese crumbles, wild berry dressing, fresh raspberries, caramelized nuts. |
$22.99 |
| Filet Mignon Carpaccio Thinly sliced Prime filet mignon, carpaccio style. Local lemon juice, EVOO, arugula, shaved Parmigiano, capers. |
$23.99 |
| Burrata & Heirloom Tomato Organic fresh arugula and Castelvetrano olives with creamy mozzarella, organic basil, sea salt, EVOO and italian herbs. |
$23.99 |
| All Day – PASTA SPECIALTIES | |
| Spaghetti Con Polpette #1 Favorite dish Mamma Margherita’s meatballs, mild spicy tomato sauce, fresh basil and parmesan cheese. |
$25.99 |
| Bucatini Arugula E Burrata (NEW!!!) Homemade Bucatini pasta, infused with organic local baby tomatoes and organic arugula, tossed in EVOO, Italian herbs and garlic. Topped with our fresh burrata & black sea salt. |
$25.99 |
| Veal Osso-Buco Agnolotti Homemade veal filled ravioli, wild mushrooms, brown butter sage sauce. |
$26.99 |
| Lobster Ravioli Maine lobster and roasted fennel filled ravioli, creamy tomato vodka pink sauce with butterfly black tiger shrimp. |
$27.99 |
| Dolce Gabbana Ravioli Edible rose petal infused ravioli, filled with mozzarella, prosciutto Cotto shallots. Served with fresh arugula, baby tomatoes, unique Chef Cardoso parmesan reduction sauce. |
$25.99 |
| Healthy Salmon Pasta Lemon infused taglierini pasta, tossed with fresh salmon, shallots, garlic, pinot grigio white wine sauce, tomato bruschetta, peppery baby arugula. |
$25.99 |
| Scampi Ravioli Chef Alessandro Pirozzi creation / Limoncello infused ravioli. Filled with wild shrimp scampi, tossed in shallots, garlic, Meyer lemon, white wine, cherry tomato. |
$26.99 |
| Spaghetti Verde Arugula infused square spaghetti, tiger shrimp, garlic, pinot grigio, teardrop Peruvian pepper & Calabrian. |
$26.99 |
| Alla Carbonara (NEW!!!) Luscious and wonderfully indulgent, caramelized pancetta cubes, shallots, organic eggs, grana padano creamy sauce over bucatini pasta. |
$23.99 |
| Black Ink Infused Linguine Fresh Manila clams, tiger shrimp, organic heirloom tomatoes, homemade Chardonnay wine sauce. |
$26.99 |
| Limoncello Taglierini Homemade limoncello infused pasta, tiger shrimp, shallots, local lemon and pinot grigio white wine sauce. |
$26.99 |
| All Day – HOMEMADE PASTA | |
| Lamb Pappardelle Slow cooked braised lamb shoulder, over fresh homemade ribbon shaped pasta, shaved Parmigiano. |
$25.99 |
| Short Ribs Fresh Pasta Organic vegetables, rosemary infused pappardelle pasta. |
$25.99 |
| Alfredo Fettuccine made fresh in house every morning, Parmigiano cream sauce. |
$19.99 |
| Nonna Ida’s Lasagne Ricotta, italian meatball, ragú, & a blend of italian cheeses. |
$23.99 |
| Bolognese Homemade rosemary infused pappardelle pasta, Juventino’s style bolognese sauce. |
$24.99 |
| Linguine Marechiaro Clams, calamari, shrimp, garlic white wine tomato sauce |
$26.99 |
| Gallina Rosemary chicken-filled tortellini, shallots. |
$25.99 |
| Nonna Titina Cheese Ravioli Spinach & ricotta filled ravioli, tomato basil sauce. |
$24.99 |
| Seashell Pasta Lobster creamy reduction sauce, tiger shrimp,zucchini. |
$26.99 |
| Capellini Al Pomodoro Angel hair pasta, garlic, fresh basil tomato sauce. |
$18.99 |
| Livornese Fresh fish, black tiger shrimp, white wine oregano tomato sauce, linguine. |
$26.99 |
| Linguine Caccio E Pepe Black pepper, pecorino cheese, simple and unique. |
$20.99 |
| Gluten-Free Ravioli Ravioli stuffed with kale and Mozzarella, fresh veggies. |
$24.99 |
| Nonna Ida Meat Ravioli Meat filled ravioli, fresh and homemade bolognese sauce, pecorino cheese. |
$24.99 |
| Orecchiette Little ear-shaped pasta, goat cheese, sausage, tomatoes, spinach, EVOO, grana padano sauce. |
$24.99 |
| Baked Ziti Mamma’s Meatballs, bolognese sauce, provolone, asiago & fresh mozzarella tossed & baked with ziti pasta. |
$25.99 |
| Ugo D’ Orso Grilled chicken, zita’s pasta, mushroom cream sauce. |
$23.99 |
| Pesto Conchiglie Shrimp Imported seashell pasta, wild tiger shrimp, fresh basil, organic homemade pesto. |
$25.99 |
| Linguine Clams Manila clams, garlic, fresh parsley, white wine sauce. |
$25.99 |
| Vegetariana Linguine pasta, organic garden vegetables, sauteed in garlic and tossed in a tomato basil sauce. |
$23.99 |
| All Day – GNOCCHI | |
| Pink Sauce Organic spinach, creamy tomato vodka pink sauce. |
$23.99 |
| Cinghiale Wild boar housemade sausage, mushroom, Calabria chili, arrabbiata sauce. |
$24.99 |
| Pesto Organic basil, parsley, creamy pesto, fresh tomato. |
$24.99 |
| Five Cheese Goouda, fontina, mozzarella, Parmigiano, affumicata. |
$24.50 |
| Positano Pomodoro tomato sauce, basil, fresh mozzarella. |
$23.99 |
| All Day – RISOTTO | |
| Pescatore (Seafood) Risotto Tiger shrimp, calamari, Manila clams, fresh heirloom tomato, a touch of white wine. |
$26.99 |
| Gamberi Risotto Black tiger shrimp, zucchini, lobster tomato reduction sauce. |
$25.99 |
| Funghi Risotto Wild mushroom, shallots, parmesan cheese, tossed in prosecco. |
$24.99 |
| Giardino Organic seasonal vegetables, burrata. |
$24.99 |
| All Day – PIATTI | |
| Veal Marsala Or Piccata BASED ON AVAILABILITY Veal tenderloin hand pounded, sautéed with shallots, wild mushroom, and flambé with Sicilian marsala wine or lemon piccata sauce. Served with sautéed organic spinach and fire roasted potatoes. |
$29.99 |
| Eggplant Parmigiana Lightly-breaded eggplant, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce, served with Caesar salad. |
$24.99 |
| Cioppino Black tiger shrimp, Tasmanian salmon, clams, calamari, and fresh fish, oregano, garlic, white wine tomato broth. |
$30.85 |
| Pollo Limoncello All-natural fresh chicken breast, white wine limoncello caper sauce, served with organic rainbow carrots and spinach. |
$27.95 |
| Pollo Parmigiana All-natural fresh chicken breasts, asiago, parmigiano, fresh basil tomato sauce, penne al pomodoro. |
$27.95 |
| Pollo Marsala All-natural fresh pan-roasted chicken breasts, portobello mushrooms and Sicilian marsala wine sauce, sautéed spinach, rosemary potatoes. |
$27.95 |
| Salmon Filet Grilled fresh salmon filet, Meyer lemon, heirloom tomato white wine sauce served with sautéed organic spinach. |
$29.89 |
| Elk Chop New Zealand elk chop seared to perfection, amarena cherry port reduction. Served with potatoes and rainbow cauliflower. |
$40.99 |
| Filet Mignon (2 Of 4 Oz.) BASED ON AVAILABILITY Center cut filet, wood-fired Idaho potatoes, and Italian artichokes. Available with amarena cherry port wine reduction or porcini mushroom sauce. |
$39.99 |
| Lamb Chop (10-12 Oz.) Australian double cut lamb chops, Maldon salt flakes, italian herbs, grilled and oven baked. Served with roasted rosemary potatoes and sautéed mushrooms. Available with marinated fresh herb sauce or port red wine reduction. |
$40.99 |
| SMOKED DUCK BREAST BASED ON AVAILABILITY Homemade Hudson Valley olive wood smoked Chef Pirozzi secret marinated with a blueberry rosemary sauce, served with organic wild mushrooms. |
$38.99 |
| Squash Bowl (NEW!!!) Pesto infused Quinoa, seasonal organic local grilled veggies & basil. Served with potato & squash cubes sauteed in rosemary & shallots. |
$24.99 |
| All Day – CONTORNI | |
| Roasted Heirloom Cauliflower | $14.99 |
| Organic Sautéed Spinach | $14.99 |
| Sautéed Wild Organic Mushrooms | $15.99 |
| Roasted Rosemary Potatoes | $13.99 |
| Fresh Baked Focaccia Served with homemade basil salsa verde. |
$5.00 |
| Organic Rainbow Carrots Pancetta, caramelized onion, sage butter sauce |
$14.99 |
| All Day – DESSERT | |
| Chocolate Souffle Cake Fresh organic local strawberries, caramel and Ghirardelli chocolate sauce. Served with house-made *gelato on the side. **Not responsible for melting** |
$16.00 |
| Cheesecake House-made Ricotta Cheesecake made with Meyer lemon. Fresh local raspberries, Mango and Raspberry puree. |
$16.00 |
| Panna Cotta Local Favorite! Eggless Italian custard, Madagascar vanilla bean and decadent black amarena cherries. |
$16.00 |
| All Day – KIDS MENU | |
| Kids Pizza | $14.00 |
| Kids Spaghetti Pasta Homemade Spaghetti |
$14.00 |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
Contact Alessa by Chef Pirozzi
Address: 234 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: (949) 497-8222
Website: http://www.alessalaguna.com/
Hours
| Wednesday | 11AM–10PM |
| Thursday | 11AM–10PM |
| Friday | 11AM–10PM |
| Saturday | 11AM–10PM |
| Sunday | 11AM–10PM |
| Monday | 11AM–10PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM–10PM |
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