Romano Cucina Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Romano Cucina, where Italian cuisine comes alive in a casual yet vibrant setting. Located in Laguna Hills, California, this charming eatery offers a diverse menu that caters to all tastes, emphasizing both traditional favorites and innovative takes.

Appetizers like the savory Sauteed Mushrooms and crispy Calamari Fritti set the stage for a delightful meal. The selection of pastas, from creamy Alfredo to the zesty Pasta Primavera, allows for a personalized dining experience.

  • Vegan and vegetarian options are plentiful, making it a perfect choice for all diners.
  • Family-friendly with catering services, making it ideal for celebrations.
  • Enjoy Happy Hour specials alongside a full bar, enhancing your dining experience!

Romano Cucina excels in creating an inviting atmosphere where every dish, from Chicken Parmigiana to hearty salads, showcases the essence of Italian comfort food!

APPETIZERS

Sauteed Mushrooms

Vegetarian. Mushrooms sauteed in our olive oil, white wine and lemon garlic sauce.

$12.95

Chicken Parmigiana

Chicken breast rolled in Italian bread crumbs baked with red sauce and mozzarella.

$12.95

Baked Sausage Mozzarella

Italian spicy sausage baked with ricotta, mozzarella and our red sauce.

$12.95

Baked Meatball Mozzarella

Homemade meatballs baked with ricotta, mozzarella and our red sauce.

$12.95

Calamari Fritti

Calamari, lightly breaded served with lemon wedge and red sauce.

$15.95

Chicken or Steak Milanesa

Lightly breaded served with red sauce and lemon wedge.

$9.95

Eggplant Parmigiana

Eggplant lightly breaded baked with red sauce and mozzarella.

$12.95

Bruschetta

Vegetarian. Toasted Italian bread topped with Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil and Mozzarella.

$12.95

Garlic Bread

Italian bread baked with butter and fresh garlic with red sauce.

$9.95

Mozzarella Garlic Bread

Garlic bread with melted mozzarella served with red sauce.

$10.95

Pepperoni Garlic Bread

Our mozzarella garlic bread baked with pepperoni and a side of red sauce.

$11.95

House Salad

Vegetarian. Gluten-free. Romaine lettuce tossed in our homemade red wine vinaigrette with cucumbers and red onion.

$13.95

Demetri Salad

Vegetarian. Gluten-free. Romaine lettuce tossed in our SPICY vinaigrette with sun-dried tomatoes, cucumbers and red onion.

$13.95

Cucumber & Tomato Salad

Vegetarian. Gluten-free. Cucumbers and Roma tomatoes tossed with Basil in our homemade red wine vinaigrette.

$10.95

Italian Wedding Soup - Cup

Acini di pepe, small meatballs & escarole in a light broth

$4.95

Italian Wedding Soup - Bowl

Acini di pepe, small meatballs & escarole in a light broth

$5.95

Caprese Salad

Buffala Mozzarella, Roma tomatoes and fresh basil tossed with olive oil and garlic.

$10.95

Roman Salad

Romaine lettuce tossed in our homemade red wine vinaigrette with Buffala Mozzarella, pepperoni, sun-dried tomatoes and topped with shredded Mozzarella.

$14.95

SALADS & SOUPS

PASTA (Includes bread & salad)

Alfredo

Homemade Alfredo Cream Sauce.

$16.95

Rosa

Homemade Creamy Tomato Sauce

$16.95

Pesto

Creamy basil garlic sauce sauteed with pine nuts.

$16.95

Ala Checca

Roma tomatoes & basil sauteed in olive oil and garlic.

$16.95

Pasta & Meatballs

Homemade meatballs and our red sauce.

$18.95

Pasta Our Way

One Meatball, one sausage and our red sauce.

$18.95

Pasta & Sausage

Spicy Italian sausage and our red sauce.

$18.95

Pasta Bolognese

Italian seasoned ground beef and our red sauce.

$17.95

Sausage Bolognese

Ground spicy Italian sausage and our red sauce.

$17.95

Pasta Tombrello

Ground Italian Sausage with mushroom in our Bianco Diavolo sauce (Spicy olive oil and garlic)

$18.95

Sausage Mozzarella

Pasta with red sauce, Italian sausage, and ricotta with melted mozzarella.

$18.95

Meatball Mozzarella

Pasta with red sauce, Homemade Meatballs, and ricotta with melted mozzarella.

$18.95

Lemon Cream Sauce & Shrimp

Pasta with lemon garlic cream sauce and shrimp.

$22.95

Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp sauteed in olive oil, white wine and lemon garlic sauce.

$20.95

Sausage & Peppers

Sausage, peppers and onions sauteed in olive oil and garlic. (OR with red sauce)

$18.95

Milanese Parmigiana

Top round steak lightly breaded baked with mozzarella and red sauce over pasta.

$19.95

Aglio Olio

Plenty of fresh garlic and olive oil with Italian spices.

$15.95

Pasta Primavera

Roma tomatoes, peppers, onions, broccoli, mushrooms and sundried tomatoes with fresh basil, sauteed in olive oil and garlic.

$17.95

Pasta Gianni

Shrimp and langostino lobster sauteed with mushrooms in our Bianco Diavolo Sauce (SPICY olive oil and garlic)

$23.95

Strappato

Gluten-free. Sauteed with mushrooms, broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes in our olive oil and garlic sauce.

$17.95

Speziato

Sauteed with roma tomatoes, peppers, onion, broccoli, mushroom, sundried tomato and basil in our Bianco Diavolo sauce (SPICY Olive Oil and Garlic).

$17.95

PASTALESS (Includes bread & salad)

LASAGNA (Includes bread & salad)

Lasagna

Pasta sheets layered with Ricotta, Mozzarella and red sauce.

$16.95

Traditional Pizza

Marinara sauce & mozzarella.

$15.95

White Pizza

Olive oil, basil, garlic & mozzarella.

$15.95

Calzone

Fresh dough stuffed with mozzarella and baked in our oven with a side of red sauce.

$15.95

PIZZA & CALZONE (Includes bread & salad)

SPECIALTY PIZZAS (Includes bread & salad)

Picante

Ground Italian sausage, mushroom, SPICY olive oil and garlic sauce with mozzarella.

$17.95

L'Italiano

Crumbled meatballs, pepperoni, ricotta, marinara and mozzarella.

$17.95

Margherita

Fresh Buffala mozzarella, basil, and our marinara sauce.

$17.95

Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich

Lightly breaded chicken breast baked with red sauce and mozzarella.

$16.95

Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich

Lightly breaded eggplant baked with mozzarella and red sauce.

$16.95

Meatball Sandwich

Homemade meatballs baked with mozzarella, and our red sauce.

$16.95

Milanese Salad Sandwich

Steak or Chicken Milanese with romaine lettuce, tossed in our homemade red wine vinaigrette.

$16.95

Sausage & Mozzarella Sandwich

Spicy Italian sausage baked with mozzarella and red sauce.

$15.95

Sausage, Pepper and Onions Sandwich

Spicy Italian sausage, grilled red & yellow bell peppers, with onion in either red OR olive oil and garlic sauce.

$15.95

Steak Milanaese Parmigiana Sandwich

Steak Milanese baked with red sauce and mozzarella.

$16.95

Veggie Sandwich

Broccoli, mushrooms, basil, onion, bell peppers, roma tomatoes and sundried tomatoes, sauteed in your choice of sauce

$15.95

SANDWICHES (Includes bread & salad)

KIDS

Kids Pasta and Red Sauce

Choice of pasta on our red sauce.

$7.95

Kids Pasta with Butter and Cheese

Pasta with Butter and Cheese

$7.95

Kids Pasta with Meatball

Pasta with Meatball and red sauce.

$9.95

Kids Alfredo Pasta

Alfredo Pasta

$9.95

Kids Pasta Bolognese

Italian seasoned ground beef and our red sauce.

$9.95

Kids Sausage Bolognese

Ground spicy Italian sausage and our red sauce.

$9.95

Kids Garlic Bread Pizza

Garlic Bread Pizza

$8.95

Kids Pasta and Sausage

Pasta with Sausage Link and red sauce.

$9.95

Tiramisu

Ladyfingers (sponge cakes), soaked in espresso & Kamora, then layered with sweet mascarpone cheese and chocolate.

$8.95

Cannoli

A crunchy pastry shell filled with sweet cream then topped with chocolate chips and powdered sugar.

$7.95

Spumoni

Chocolate, cherry & pistachio ice cream.

$3.95

Cheesecake

Our homemade cheesecake, It's amazing call the restaurant for this weeks flavor!

$8.95

DESSERTS

MARTINIS

Olazzo

Raspberry vodka, red wine, cranberry & pineapple.

$12.00

Sicilian

Southern Comfort & amaretto with a splash of lime.

$12.00

Bada Bing

Malibu, Bacardi, cranberry, pineapple & Chambord.

$12.00

Italian Surfer

Malibu, amaretto, pineapple & cranberry.

$12.00

Key Lime

Vanilla vodka, pineapple, creme de cacao, melon liqueur & lime.

$12.00

White Chocolate

Vanilla vodka, Godiva white chocolate & creme de cacao.

$12.00

Belini

Vodka, peach schnapps & orange juice.

$12.00

Watermelon

Orange vodka, watermelon Pucker, melon liqueur and sweet & sour.

$12.00

Peach

Vanilla vodka, peach schnapps, pineapple juice & grenadine.

$12.00

Italian Ice

Citrus vodka, triple sec, sweet & sour.

$12.00

Flirtini

Vanilla vodka, Bailey's & creme de cacao.

$12.00

Banana Split

Creme de banana, vanilla vodka and Godiva white & dark chocolate.

$12.00

Espresso Martini

Vanilla vodka, espresso, Kahlua & cream.

$12.00

Raspberry

Raspberry vodka, Chambord, cranberry juice, pineapple and sweet & sour.

$12.00

Raspberry Lemon Drop

Citrus vodka, raspberry vodka, triple sec, sweet & sour and Chambord.

$12.00

Italian Stallion

Tuaca, amaretto, Frangelico & pineapple.

$12.00

Meiomi

pinot noir, california

$41.00

House chianti

chianti, italy

$29.00

Monrosso

chianti, italy

$37.00

House cabernet

cabernet, california

$29.00

Josh Cellars

cabernet, california

$41.00

Justin

cabernet, california

$60.00

House merlot

merlot, california

$29.00

Benziger

merlot, california

$33.00

Ferrari Carano

merlot, sonoma county

$50.00

House malbec

malbec, argentina

$33.00

Gnarly Head

red blend, sonoma county

$33.00

RED WINES

WHITE WINES

Snap Dragon

riesling, sonoma county.

$28.00

House pinot grigio

pinot grigio, venizia giulia

$28.00

Rufino

pinot grigio, venizia giulia

$33.00

Kim Crawford

sauvignon blanc, new zealand

$33.00

Kenwood

chardonnay, sonoma county

$37.00

Rotari

white brut sparkling white, trentino-alto, italy

$8.00

Sparkling Red Wine

red lambrusco sparkling red, emilia, italy

$37.00

SPARKLING WINES

BEER

Birra Moretti

pale lager, italian, 4.6% abv

$6.00

Moretti La Rossa

strong dark lager, italian, 7.2% abv

$6.00

Peroni

pale lager, italian, 4.7% abv

$6.00

Coors Light

light lager, usa, 4.2% abv

$5.00

Blue Moon

light withbier, usa, 5.4% abv

$6.00

Sculpin IPA

pale ale, usa, 6.8% abv

$7.00

Stone IPA

american ipa, usa, 7.0% abv

$7.00

Corona

pale lager, mexico, 4.6% abv

$6.00

Newcastle

dark ale, english, 4.7% abv

$6.00

Stella Artois

pale lager, belgium, 4.8% to 5.2% abv

$6.00

Non Alcoholic

pale lager, usa, 0.0% abv

$5.00