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Antonello Ristorante

3800 South Plaza Dr
Santa Ana, CA 92704

Orange County's most time-honored restaurant. The Golden Scepter award from the Southern California Restaurant Writers for an unprecedented 10 consecutive years and the AAA Four Diamond Award for 11 consecutive years. Zagat Guide say, "Orange County's Best Italian ...even worth the drive from L.A."
Lunch
Gli Antipasti (The Appetizers)
Mozzarella in CarrozzaOriginal Italian Buffalo mozzarella cheese lightly fried topped with fresh Marinara sauce$8.95
Funghi TrifolatiMixed wild & exotic mushrooms sauteed with olive oil, garlic & white wine$11.95
Gamberi e Capesante alla LivorneseLarge shrimp & large scallops sauteed with garlic, white wine, green onions & tomatoes$17.95
Affettato alla Romana (Very Popular in Rome, Perfect Dish for Two to Share)Thin slices of Parma Prosciutto, salami & imported Italian cheese accompanied with imported fruit mustard$14.95
Gamberi Al LimoneLarge shrimp sauteed with garlic, white wine & lemon butter sauce$18.95
Calamari FrittiTender crispy fried Calamari served with a side of spicy tomato sauce$9.95
LE PASTA SEECHE (THE DRY PASTA)
Rigatoni alla Musco (In Honor of Mr. Paul Musco)Large tubes of pasta with Julienne asparagus sauteed with grilled chicken, garlic & sun-dried tomatoes$17.95
Risotto con Piselli Asparagi e CarciofiArborio rice cooked with Julienne asparagus thinly sliced artichokes & sweet peas$18.50
Capellini al Pesto con CapesanteAngel hair pasta & large sea scallops in a cream and basil pesto sauce$24.95
Capellini alla Checca con GamberiAngel hair pasta sauteed with garlic, fresh diced tomatoes & shrimp$25.50
Penne alla SicilianPenne with olive oil, garlic, broccoli, cauliflower, black olive & Ricotta cheese$16.95
LE INSALATE (THE SALADS)
Pere e GorgonzolaMixed greens with slices of pear, Gorgonzola cheeses and walnuts tossed in a Raspberry vinaigrette$9.25
CesareAntonello's original Caesar salad recipe, served with croutons and shaved parmesan$8.95
Cesare con Pollo alla GrigliaOriginal Caesar salad with slices of grilled chicken breast$15.45
Insalata con AnguriaFresh tomatoes, watermelon, basil & feta cheese tossed with extra virgin olive oil & honey$14.95
Arugula Carciofi e ParmigianoArugula, sliced baby artichokes and shaved parmesan cheese with extra virgin olive oil & lemon$13.95
Mozzarella di Bufala alla CapreseTomato slices, basil & bufala mozzarella sprinkled with oregano & drizzled with olive oil$13.25
Burrata con Fagiolini (Antonio's New Discovery)Fresh soft buttery Bufala mozzarella cheese served over green beans drizzled with extra virgin olive oil & white balsamic vinegar sprinkled with dried oregano$15.95
Insalata di Pomodoro Rape e Burrata (Thad's Favorite Salad)Tomatoes & roasted beets tossed with extra virgin olive oil & oregano topped with burrata cheese drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar$14.95
LA PASTA FRESCA FATTA IN CASA (THE FRESH HOMEMADE PASTAS)
Ravioli di MargoHomemade ravioli filled with Ricotta cheese & spinach in a fresh tomato sauce with basil$17.50
Gnocchitti alla DotiHomemade potato dumplings in a basil tomato sauce topped with melted Fontina cheese$16.95
Rotelle di Pasta (The Oldest Recipe on the Menu)Baked sheets of homemade pasta rolled with Prosciutto, Mozzarella & Bechamel served with a vodka cream sauce$17.95
Pappardelle con Funghi Porcini (Antonio's Father's Favorite Pasta)Homemade pappardelle pasta sauteed with garlic, Porcini mushrooms, fresh tomato, basil & extra virgin olive oil$24.50
Ravioletti di Mamma PinaHomemade miniature ravioli filled with veal in a brown sage & butter sauce from the recipe book of Antonio's Mamma$17.50
Cannelloni alla BavaThin homemade savory crepes, filled with Swiss chard and braised veal serves with mozzarella cheese, Bechamel and tomato sauce$17.95
Lasagna PasticciattaBaked thin sheets of spinach pasta, layered with veal ragu, mozzarella, Parmigiano cheese & Bechamel sauce$18.50
Fettuccine alla PrimaveraFettuccine with fresh garden vegetables sauteed in extra virgin olive oil & basil$15.95
LE ZUPPE (THE SOUPS)
Minestra con RisoPuree of fresh garden vegetables with rice & fine chopped spinach$7.95
Pastina in BrodoVery delicate consomme of spring chicken with small pasta$7.95
IL VITELLO (THE VEAL)
Saltimbocca alla RomanaVeal scaloppine wrapped with Caciocavallo cheese, imported Parma Prosciutto & sage cooked in white wine & veal reduction$25.95
Battuta di Vitellina all'Erbette (In Honor of Mr. Edward Grech)Grilled thinly pounded veal scaloppine marinated with fresh herbs & extra virgin olive oil$25.95
Scaloppine alla Milanese (In Honor of Mr. Dennis Assael)Pan seared thinly pounded veal scaloppine coated in toasted bread crumbs & seasoned with parmesan cheese & finely chopped parsley$25.50
IL POLLO (THE CHICKEN)
Petto di Pollo alla MilanesePan seared thinly pounded breast of chicken breaded with toasted bread crumbs seasoned with parmesan cheese & finely chopped parsley$21.95
Battuta di PolloThinly pounded breast of chicken marinated with fresh herbs and extra virgin olive oil & lemon$21.95
Petto di Pollo alla Parmigiana (One of our Chef's Oldest Versions)Baked boneless breast of chicken topped with Fontina & Parmesan cheese in a fresh basil & tomato sauce$21.95
La Carne (The Meat)
Tagliata con Arugula e PomodoriniGrilled 10 oz. marinated Rib Eye steak served over Arugula & cherry tomato salad$24.95
Dadini di ManzoCubes of beef tenderloin sauteed with shallots white wine & extra virgin olive oil tossed with cherry tomatoes & Arugula$24.95
Battuta di ManzoThinly pounded beef tenderloin topped with Arugula & baby artichokes tossed with extra virgin olive oil & white balsamic vinegar$25.95
I Dolci (The Desserts)
Torta al CioccolatoChocolate Sponge cake and chocolate Ganache done filled with smooth Chocolate Mousse served with our Raspberry Sauce.$8.95
Torta di FormaggioOur Pastry Chef's own vision of individual Cheesecake served with Fresh Seasonal Raspberries and our Raspberry Sauce.$8.95
Panna CottaA simple yet mouthwatering Vanilla Egg-Less Flan 'Italian Style' served with a Caramel Sauce & Seasonal Berries.$8.50
ProfiterolesSmall Cream Puffs filled with a delicate Mocha Custard Cream served with Warm Chocolate Sauce.$8.95
Cannolo BistagneseCaramelized Puff Pastry Shells filled with our Zabaglione Custard Cream and pastiche nuts.$8.95
TiramisuLady Fingers soaked in Espresso and a Marsala Wine Layered with Vanilla Mascarpone Cream drizzled with our Caramel Sauce sprinkled with Cocoa Powder.$9.25
GelatoWe have Pistachio, Chocolate or Vanilla Italian Gelato. All of which can be mixed and complimented with Berries and Liquor. Add Berries $4.50 more. Add Liquor $2.50 more. Add Berries and Liquor $6.50 more.$7.95
SorbettoWe have Raspberry, Mango or Lemon Sorbet. All of which can be mixed and complimented with Berries and Liquor. Add Berries $4.50 more. Add Liquor $2.50 more. Add Berries and Liquor $6.50 more.$7.95
Assaggini di DolciCombination of petit cheese cake, small Panna Cotta and miniature fruit tart.$10.50
Noci, Frutta, Formaggio, e CioccolatoAssorted imported Italian cheeses and chocolates walnuts and fresh seasonal berries.$13.95
Dinner
Gli Antipasti Caldi (The Hot Appetizers)
Calamari FrittiTender crispy fried Calamari served with a side of spicy tomato sauce$11.95
Funghi TrifolatiMixed wild & exotic mushrooms sauteed with olive oil, garlic & white wine$12.50
Gamberi Al LimoneLarge shrimp sauteed with garlic, white wine & lemon butter sauce$18.95
Mozzarella in Carrozza (Old Time Favorite)Original Italian Bufala mozzarella cheese lightly fried & topped with fresh marinara sauce$10.50
Polenta Calda al Sugo Leggero (Specialty from Antonio's Home Town)Hot Polenta served with a light veal sauce$8.50
La Pasta Fresca in Casa (The fresh homemade pastas)
Ravioli di Margo (Most Popular Pasta)Homemade ravioli filled with Ricotta cheese & spinach in a fresh tomato sauce with basil$18.95
Gnocchi alla Doti (Mr. Jim Doti's Favorite Dish)Homemade potato dumplings in a tomato & basil sauce topped with melted Fontina cheese$17.95
Rotelle di Pasta (The Oldest Recipe on the Menu)Baked sheets of homemade pasta rolled with Prosciutto, Mozzarella & Bechamel served with a vodka cream sauce$19.95
Ravioletti di Mamma Pina (From the Recipe Book of Antonio's Mamma)Homemade miniature ravioli filled with veal in a brown sage & butter sauce $18.95
Pappardelle con Funghi Porcini (Antonio's Father's Favorite Pasta)Homemade pappardelle pasta sauteed with garlic, Porcini mushrooms, fresh tomato, basil & extra virgin olive oil$24.95
Fettuccine alla PrimaveraFettuccine with fresh garden vegetables sauteed in tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil & basil$18.95
Gli Antipasti Freddi (The Cold Appetizers)
Affettato alla Romana (Very Popular in Rome, Perfect Dish for Two to Share)Thin slices of assorted salami, Parma Prosciutto & imported Italian cheese accompanied with imported fruit mustard$17.95
Prosciutto e MeloneImported parma prosciutto with sweet cantaloupe melon$13.25
Le Pasta Seeche (The Dry Pasta)
Rigatoni alla Musco (In Honor of Mr. Paul Musco)Large tubes of pasta with Julienne asparagus & grilled chicken sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic & sun-dried tomatoes$19.95
Capellini con Gamberoni e Capesante alla DivolaAngel hair pasta with jumbo shrimp & large sea scallops, garlic & mushrooms in a spicy tomato sauce$31.95
Risotto con Piselli Asparagi e CarciofiArborio rice cooked with Julienne asparagus, thinly sliced artichokes & sweet peas$21.50
Linguini con Calamari (Mr. Bob Chavez's Favorite Dish)Linguine pasta sauteed with calamari, garlic, light spicy tomato & basil sauce$18.50
Risotto ai Frutti del MareArborio rice cooked with pieces of assorted fish, mussels, clams, shrimp & scallops with garlic, white wine & tomato sauce$30.95
Rigatoni alla CarusoLarge tubes of pasta with chicken, ground veal, mushrooms & sweet peas in a tomato cream sauce$21.95
Linguine alla PescatoraLinguine pasta wit mussels, clams, crab & shrimp in a garlic, white wine & tomato sauce$30.95
Bucatini Amatriciana con PolpettineLarge striped hollow spaghetti with diced pancetta, onions, oregano, tomato, white wine & homemade miniature veal meatballs$17.95
Le Insalate (The Salads)
Pere e Gorgonzola (Most Popular Salad)Mixed greens with slices of pear, Gorgonzola cheeses and walnuts tossed in a Raspberry vinaigrette$10.50
Arugula Carciofi e ParmigianoArugula, sliced baby artichokes and shaved parmesan cheese with extra virgin olive oil & lemon$13.95
Burrata con Fagiolini (Antonio's New Discovery)Fresh soft buttery Bufala mozzarella cheese served over green beans drizzled with extra virgin olive oil & white balsamic vinegar sprinkled with dried oregano$15.95
Insalata mista con AnguriaTomatoes, watermelon, basil & feta cheese tossed with extra virgin olive oil & honey$14.95
Mozzarella di Bufala alla CapreseTomato slices, basil & bufala mozzarella sprinkled with oregano & drizzled with olive oil$13.25
CesareAntonello's original Caesar salad recipe, served with croutons and shaved parmesan$9.95
Spinaci CaldiWarm spinach salad with bacon in a Brandy Flambe dressing "prepared at cart"$10.50
Insalata di Pomodoro Rape e Burrata (Thad's Favorite Salad)Tomatoes & roasted beets tossed with extra virgin olive oil & oregano topped with burrata cheese drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar$14.95
Il Pollo (the chicken)
Battuta di PolloGrilled thinly pounded breast of chicken marinated with fresh herbs and extra virgin olive oil & lemon$22.95
Petto di Pollo alla Parmigiana (One of our Chef's Oldest Versions)Baked boneless breast of chicken topped with Fontina & Parmesan cheese with a fresh basil & tomato sauce$22.95
Petto di Pollo alla MilanesePan seared thinly pounded breast of chicken breaded with toasted bread crumbs seasoned with parmesan cheese & finely chopped parsley$22.50
Le Zuppe (The Soups)
Pastina in BrodoVery delicate consomme of spring chicken with small pasta$8.50
Minestra con RisoPuree of fresh garden vegetables with rice & fine chopped spinach$8.50
Il Vitello (The Veal)
Battuta di Vitellina all'Erbette (In Honor of Mr. Edward Grech)Grilled thinly pounded veal scaloppine marinated with fresh herbs & extra virgin olive oil$27.95
Scaloppine alla Milanese (In Honor of Mr. Dennis Assael)Pan seared thinly pounded veal scaloppine coated in toasted bread crumbs & seasoned with parmesan cheese & finely chopped parsley$27.95
Saltimbocca alla RomanaVeal scaloppine topped with imported Parma Prosciutto & sage in a white wine demi-glaze$27.95
I Dolci (The Desserts)
Torta al CioccolatoChocolate Sponge cake and chocolate Ganache done filled with smooth Chocolate Mousse served with our Raspberry Sauce.$8.95
Torta di FormaggioOur Pastry Chef's own vision of individual Cheesecake served with Fresh Seasonal Raspberries and our Raspberry Sauce.$8.95
Panna CottaA simple yet mouthwatering Vanilla Egg-Less Flan 'Italian Style' served with a Caramel Sauce & Seasonal Berries.$8.50
ProfiterolesSmall Cream Puffs filled with a delicate Mocha Custard Cream served with Warm Chocolate Sauce.$8.95
Cannolo BistagneseCaramelized Puff Pastry Shells filled with our Zabaglione Custard Cream and pastiche nuts.$8.95
TiramisuLady Fingers soaked in Espresso and a Marsala Wine Layered with Vanilla Mascarpone Cream drizzled with our Caramel Sauce sprinkled with Cocoa Powder.$9.25
GelatoWe have Pistachio, Chocolate or Vanilla Italian Gelato. All of which can be mixed and complimented with Berries and Liquor. Add Berries $4.50 more. Add Liquor $2.50 more. Add Berries and Liquor $6.50 more.$7.95
SorbettoWe have Raspberry, Mango or Lemon Sorbet. All of which can be mixed and complimented with Berries and Liquor. Add Berries $4.50 more. Add Liquor $2.50 more. Add Berries and Liquor $6.50 more.$7.95
Assaggini di DolciCombination of petit cheese cake, small Panna Cotta and miniature fruit tart.$10.50
Noci, Frutta, Formaggio, e CioccolatoAssorted imported Italian cheeses and chocolates walnuts and fresh seasonal berries.$13.95