Italian Food in Laguna Niguel

Gnocchi are soft Italian dumplings, traditionally made with potatoes.

Sicilian-style eggplant served as an Italian lunch appetizer.

An Italian-style eggplant appetizer for the dinner menu.

Crisp fried Italian rice balls make a savory appetizer.

Italian fried rice balls served as a dinner appetizer.

Bruscetta is toasted bread topped with tomatoes, garlic, and basil.

Soft burrata cheese with a creamy center served as an appetizer.

Creamy burrata cheese served as an Italian dinner appetizer.

Thinly sliced raw beef served cold as an Italian-style dinner appetizer.

Chicken braised in an Italian tomato sauce with vegetables.

Chicken Marsala is chicken cooked with Marsala wine sauce.

Breaded chicken is pan-fried Milanese-style for a crisp entrée.

Chicken Milanese Plate features a breaded, pan-fried chicken cutlet.

Breaded chicken topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese.

Breaded chicken topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese.

Tender chicken in lemon-caper sauce makes a bright Italian entrée.

Breaded eggplant layered with tomato sauce and melted cheese.

Toasted bread seasoned with garlic makes a classic appetizer.

Osso Buco Milanese features braised veal shank in a Milanese-style dish.

Risotto is a creamy Italian rice dish cooked to a tender texture.

Spinach and ricotta cheese are served in a vodka sauce.

Veal Marsala features tender veal in a savory Marsala wine sauce.

Thinly sliced veal prepared as an Italian-style dinner entrée.