Classic Italian cuisine, including a variety of pastas & pizzas, served in a bustling dining room.
4.6 – 408 reviews $$ • Italian restaurant
Menu
| Menu | |
| Antipasti ♦ Appetizers | |
| CAPRESE Fresh mozzarella cheese, heirloom tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil |
$17.00 |
| BURRATA Fresh burrata cheese, heirloom tomatoes, prosciutto San Daniele, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and aged balsamic vinegar |
$19.00 |
| CALAMARI FRITTI Fried squid served with our spicy marinara sauce and lemon on the side |
$18.00 |
| MELANZANE ALLA CAPRINA Eggplant rollatini with goat cheese and herbs, topped with our marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, basil and oven baked |
$16.00 |
| BRUSCHETTA Flat bread topped with diced Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil |
$16.00 |
| ANTIPASTO LA VECCHIA Fresh mozzarella cheese, heirloom tomatoes, basil, with roasted peppers and zucchini, served on a bed of pesto sauce |
$18.00 |
| PADELLATA DI COZZE E VONGOLE Steamed manila clams and black Mediterranean mussels in a spicy garlic white wine broth |
$19.00 |
| CAPRICCIO IMPERIALE Chilled seafood salad with lobster, jumbo shrimp, calamari and green beans tossed in an extra virgin olive oil lemon dressing |
$19.00 |
| Insalate ♦ Salads | |
| MISTA Baby mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumber, celery, radish and carrots tossed in our classic balsamic vinaigrette |
$15.00 |
| CAESAR Romaine lettuce hearts and croutons tossed in our classic creamy Caesar dressing topped with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese |
$15.00 |
| TRI-COLORE Baby arugula, radicchio and Belgian endive tossed in our classic balsamic vinaigrette topped with walnuts and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese |
$15.00 |
| TAGLIATA Our chopped salad with romaine and iceberg lettuces, tomatoes, turkey breast, salami, pepperoncini and fresh mozzarella cheese tossed in a champagne vinaigrette |
$18.00 |
| Paste ♦ Pasta | |
| RIGATONI BOLOGNESE Rigatoni tossed with our signature meat sauce |
$26.00 |
| SPAGHETTI VECCHIO MONDO Spaghetti tossed with our hand-rolled meatballs in our pomodoro sauce |
$26.00 |
| PENNE ALLA VODKA Penne tossed with garlic and vodka in our marinara sauce with a touch of cream |
$24.00 |
| PENNE ARRABBIATA Penne tossed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, red chili flakes and parsley in our spicy marinara sauce |
$22.00 |
| LINGUINE ALLA PUTTANESCA Linguine tossed with kalamata olives, capers, mushrooms and basil in our pomodoro sauce |
$24.00 |
| BUCATINI AL’ AMATRICIANA Fresh bucatini pasta tossed with sautéed shallots, garlic, smoked guanciale and pecorino cheese in our pomodoro sauce |
$28.00 |
| CASARECCIA ALL’ AGNELLO Fresh casareccia pasta tossed in a braised lamb shank ragu topped with a quenelle of Italian buffalo milk ricotta cheese and micro basil |
$30.00 |
| SPAGHETTI CARBONARA Spaghetti tossed in a classic sauce made from Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, pecorino cheese, eggs, black pepper and smoked guanciale |
$25.00 |
| LINGUINE ALLA ZINGARA Linguine tossed with diced chicken breast, sun dried tomatoes, leeks, zucchini, diced tomatoes and basil in an extra virgin olive oil garlic sauce |
$25.00 |
| FARFALLE LA VECCHIA Farfalle tossed with sautéed lobster, asparagus, white alba mushrooms and diced tomatoes in a light white wine pomodoro sauce |
$32.00 |
| LINGUINE MARE E MONTE Linguine tossed with sautéed diced U12 wild blue shrimp, shitake mushrooms and diced tomatoes in a creamy pesto sauce |
$28.00 |
| PENNE AL SALMONE Penne tossed with diced Ōra King salmon, scallions, green beans, radicchio and diced tomatoes in a cream sauce |
$28.00 |
| LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE Linguine tossed with manila clams, garlic, red chili flakes and parsley in a white wine sauce |
$28.00 |
| LINGUINE PESCATORE Linguine tossed with manila clams, black Mediterranean mussels, squid, striped bass and a U12 wild blue shrimp in our spicy marinara sauce |
$30.00 |
| LASAGNA DELLA NONNA Lasagna made with layers of mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese with prosciutto cotto in our ragu sauce |
$25.00 |
| Pizze ♦ Pizza | |
| MARGHERITA Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and basil |
$20.00 |
| DELUXE Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, mild Italian sausage, mushrooms, green bell peppers and onions |
$22.00 |
| RUSTICA Mozzarella cheese, goat cheese and oregano topped with fresh Prosciutto San Daniele, diced tomatoes and baby arugula |
$22.00 |
| SICILIANA Tomato sauce, mild Italian sausage, kalamata olives, red onions and basil topped with fresh burrata cheese |
$22.00 |
| CALABRESE Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, mild Italian sausage, chorizo, diced jalapeño pepper and caramelized onions |
$22.00 |
| CAPRICCIOSA Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, artichoke hearts and kalamata olives |
$22.00 |
| FUNGHI E PROSCIUTTO Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and mushrooms topped with fresh Prosciutto San Daniele |
$22.00 |
| PRIMAVERA Tomato sauce, tri-color bell peppers, red onions, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, zucchini, tomatoes, kalamata olives and basil (Served with or without cheese) |
$22.00 |
| Secondi ♦ Entrees | |
| SALMONE AL FORNO Oven broiled Ōra King salmon with baby mixed greens and kalamata olives tossed in extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar |
$35.00 |
| SCAMPI LA VECCHIA Fair trade U12 wild blue shrimp, caught off the western coast of Mexico, sautéed with garlic and rosemary in a white wine sauce |
$32.00 |
| BRANZINO AL FORNO Oven broiled striped bass in an extra virgin olive oil lemon herb sauce |
$35.00 |
| POLLO AL LIMONE Grilled chicken breast sautéed in a white wine lemon sauce |
$26.00 |
| ROTOLO ALLA BRACE Chicken breast rolled and stuffed with baked eggplant, grilled zucchini and mozzarella cheese in a shitake mushroom Marsala wine sauce |
$28.00 |
| POLLO MILANESE Lightly pounded and breaded chicken breast topped with a baby arugula and tomato salad tossed in an extra virgin olive oil lemon dressing |
$28.00 |
| POLLO ALLA LEVINI Grilled chicken breast marinated with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, crushed red chili flakes and herbs served with sautéed green vegetables |
$26.00 |
| POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA Lightly pounded and breaded chicken breast topped with basil, mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and finished in a light white wine pomodoro sauce |
$28.00 |
| SCALOPPINE ALLA PARMIGIANA Thinly pounded veal sautéed in a light white wine pomodoro sauce, topped with basil, mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese |
$32.00 |
| VITELLO MARSALA Thinly pounded veal sautéed with artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes in a Marsala wine sauce |
$32.00 |
| VITELLO PICCATA Thinly pounded veal sautéed in a light white wine lemon caper sauce |
$32.00 |
| OSSOBUCO ALLA ROMANA Center cut veal shank braised with celery, carrots, onions, veal stock and red wine, served on a bed of Italian Arborio rice |
$38.00 |
| COSTOLETTE D’AGNELLO Grilled lamb chops topped with a garlic and rosemary balsamic reduction sauce |
$38.00 |
| TAGLIATA DI MANZO Lightly pounded grilled USDA choice filet mignon medallions topped with a baby arugula salad tossed in an extra virgin olive oil lemon dressing |
$35.00 |
| BISTECCHINE ALLA PIZZAIOLA Grilled USDA choice filet mignon medallions topped in a light white wine pomodoro sauce with garlic, oregano and basil |
$35.00 |
| FILETTO AL PORTO Grilled USDA choice filet mignon, topped in a port wine reduction sauce with mushrooms and leeks |
$39.00 |
| Dolci ♦ Desserts | |
| CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TERRINE Chocolate mousse, raspberries, chocolate ganache |
$12.00 |
| LEMON HAZELNUT MERINGUE Layered hazelnut meringue, lemon pastry cream |
$12.00 |
| PANNA COTTA Vanilla bean cream, strawberry coulis |
$10.00 |
| CLASSIC TIRAMISU Espresso soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone |
$10.00 |
| Contorni ♦ Sides | |
| BROCCOLI Broccoli, sautéed or steamed |
$8.00 |
| MIXED VEGETABLES Broccoli, carrots and zucchini, sautéed or steamed |
$8.00 |
| LEVINI GREEN VEGETABLES Zucchini, broccoli, green beans and peas sauteed with EVOO, garlic, herbs, red chili fakes |
$9.00 |
| POTATOES Roasted or mashed, based on availability |
$7.00 |
| FRIES Shoestring fries tossed with sea salt |
$9.00 |
| TRUFFLE FRIES Shoestring fries tossed with sea salt, parsley, truffle oil and Parmigiano cheese |
$12.00 |
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Order and Reservations
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Contact La Vecchia Cucina
Address: 2654 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: (310) 399-7979
Website: http://www.lavecchia.com/
Hours
| Wednesday | 5–9:30PM |
| Thursday | 5–9:30PM |
| Friday | 5–10:30PM |
| Saturday | 5–10:30PM |
| Sunday | 5–9:30PM |
| Monday | 5–9:30PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9:30PM |
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