Ciao Pasta Trattoria Menu - San Juan Capistrano, CA

Trattoria with high wood-beamed ceilings & spacious patio turning out Southern Italian classics. Based on 776 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Ciao Pasta Trattoria 92675

Address:
31661 Camino Capistrano #205, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Phone: (949) 496-5002

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Hours

Friday	11 AM–10 PM
Saturday	11 AM–10 PM
Sunday	11 AM–9:30 PM
Monday (Labor Day)	11 AM–9:30 PM Hours might differ
Tuesday	11 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday	11 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday	11 AM–9:30 PM

Lunch Menu
Carpaccio Slices of beef, capers, pecorino cheese, arugula, evoo	$13.00
Caprese Mozzarella cheese, Roma tomatoes, basil, evoo	$12.00
Polpette Casarecce homemade meat balls, pomodoro sauce, burrata cheese	$13.00
Bruschetta Fresh chopped tomatoes, calamata olives, feta cheese, basil	$11.00
Calamari Fritti Fried Calamari with marinara sauce	$15.00
Burrata Con Rapini Broccoli rabe, burrata cheese, roasted garlic, Calabrian chili peppers	$13.00
Salumeria Assorted cold cuts, Parma prosciutto, speck, spicy salame, soppressata, cheese, olives	$15.00
Gamberi E Pancetta Shrimps wrapped with pancetta, grilled + arugula + endives	$15.00
Caesar Romaine, croutons, grana padano cheese, Caesar dressing	$12.00
Pera Mix greens, endives, arugula, grapes, pears, blue cheese, toasted pecans, raspberry vinaigrette	$13.00
Tagliata Arugula with cherry tomatoes topped with grilled Angus ribeye steak, balsamic vinegar dressing	$17.00
Di Bietole Roasted organic red and yellow beets, arugula, endives, goat cheese, balsamic vinegar dressing	$13.00
Al Salmone Grilled wild caught salmon, organic greens, walnuts, dried cranberries, goat cheese, fruits, strawberries vinaigrette	$20.00
Greca Romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, calamata olives, red onions, feta cheese, vinaigrette dressing	$13.00
Minestrone Homemade soup with mix fresh vegetables	$6.00
Margherita Classic Neapolitan pizza with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil	$14.00
Crudo Grana, Arugula Tomato sauce, mozzarella, arugula, prosciutto, grana padano cheese	$16.00
Diavola Tomato sauce, spicy salami and Italian sausage	$16.00
Grilled Chicken Arugula, Grana Padano cheese, tomatoes, aioli	$12.00
Italian Meat Ball Homemade Braised meat balls, red sauce, scamorza cheese	$12.00
Angus Steak Angus rib eye steak, Imported Gorgonzola cheese, grilled tomatoes, arugula, aioli	$15.00
Ciao Pasta Bow ties pasta, chicken mushrooms, pink sauce	$16.00
Spaghetti Spaghetti with meat sauce sauce or homemade meat balls	$15.00
Ravioli Ravioli filled with portobello mushrooms and cheese, sun dried tomatoes, artichokes, cream	$17.00
Pappardelle Wide ribbon pasta with porcini mushrooms, black truffle, touch of cream	$17.00
Capellini Cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, evoo	$15.00
Lasagna Homemade lasagna with meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, pecorino	$15.00
Mezze Maniche Short rigatoni, ground sausage, shallots, mushrooms, touch of cream	$16.00
Brasato Slow cooked short ribs in San Marzano tomatoes and a wine reduction sauce served on homemade Orecchiette	$18.00
Parmigiana Breaded chicken breast baked with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Side of Pasta	$19.00
Salmone Wild caught salmon with porcini mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, garlic. Side of Pasta	$24.00
Dinner Menu
Bruschetta Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, Calamata, Basil, EVOO	$11.00
Caprese Mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, evoo	$13.00
Salumeria Assortita Assorted cold cuts, parma prosciutto, speak, salami, sopressata, grana padano, olives	$15.00
Calamari Fritti Fried calamari, marinara sauce	$15.00
Burrata E Rapini Burrata cheese, Broccoli Rabe, roasetd garlic, Calabrian chili peppers	$14.00
Polpette Casarecce Homemwade meat balls, pomodoro sauce, burrata cheese	$14.00
Gamberi E Pancetta Shrimps wrapped in pancetta, grilled + arugula + endives	$15.00
Carpaccio Slices of beef, capers, pecorino, arugula, evoo	$15.00
Minestrone Fresh vegetable soup	$6.00
Della Casa Baby greens, croutons, tomatoes, blue cheese, house vinaigrette	$6.00
Cesare Romaine, croutons, grana padano cheese shavings, caesar dressing	$6.00
Pera Mixed greens, endives, arugula, grapes, pears, blue cheese, toasted pecans, raspberry vinairgrette	$11.00
Di Bietole Roasted organic yellow and red beets, arugula, endives, goat cheese, balsamic dressing	$11.00
Al Salmone Grilled wild caught salmon, organic greens, walnuts, dried cranberries, goat cheese, seasonal fruit, strawberries, vinairgrette	$21.00
Tagliata Grilled angus rib eye, lemon infused evoo, grana padano cheese shavings, arugula, cherry tomatoes, balsamic reduction	$19.00
Ciao Pasta Bowties, free range chicken, mushrooms, tomato cream sauce	$19.00
Orecchiette Spinach + lemon juice + garlic + burrata	$18.00
Tonnarelli (Carbonara) pancetta, egg yolk, pecorino cheese, a touch of cream	$19.00
Pappardelle Wide ribbon pasta, porcini mushrooms, black truffle, touch of cream	$21.00
Gnocchetti Pomodoro sauce, burrata topped with a scoop of pesto	$19.00
Rotelle Rolled baked pasta sheets, ham, béchamel, vodka pink sauce	$21.00
Mezze Maniche Short rigatoni, crumbled sausage, shallots, mix mushrooms, touch of cream	$19.00
Capellini Cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, evoo	$18.00
Tagliolini Neri Squid ink pasta, fresh clams, fresh black mussels, garlic, cherry tomatoes, white wine	$22.00
Spaghetti Meat balls or meat sauce	$18.00
Ravioli Portobello ravioli, shallots, artichokes, sundried tomatoes, light cream	$20.00
Aragosta Lobster ravioli, shallots, vodka sauce	$23.00
Lasagna Meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, pecorino	$18.00
Margherita Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil	$17.00
Crudo Tomato sauce, mozzarella, arugula, grana padano, prosciutto	$18.00
Diavola Tomato sauce, spicy salame, Italian sausage	$18.00
Speck E Gorgonzola Mozzarella + Speck (smoked prosciutto) + Gorgonzola cheese + pears (no tomato sauce)	$18.00
Halibut Herbs crusted and baked, cherry tomatoes, garlic, over spinach	$33.00
Salmone Porcini mushrooms, roasted garlic, sundried tomatoes, side of house pasta	$31.00
Zuppa Di Pesce Halibut, salmon, shrimp, scallops, clams, light red broth, served with pasta or garlic bread	$32.00
Bistecca Grilled angus rib eye steak, rosemary garlic sauce. (Special recipe from Tuscany). Served with truffle fries	$31.00
Parmigiana Breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce, mozzarella, side of pasta	$22.00
Limone E Carciofi Artichokes, lemon sauce, grilled vegetables	$22.00
Brasato Di Manzo Slow cooked short ribs, San Marzano tomato sauce, red wine reduction, homemade orecchiette pasta (Pasquale’s mother special recipe from hometown Puglia)	$27.00
Branzino Grilled small Mediterranean sea bass, cherry tomatoes, olives tapenade, grilled vegetables	$29.00
Chocolate Lava Cake Baked until a thin crust forms on top, inside, warm melted semi sweet chocolate, pour in some vanilla gelato….wow! Sinfully delicious	$9.00
Tiramisu An Italian favorite. Lady Finger Cookies soaked in espresso and Marsala wine layered with a mascarpone cheese and whipped cream	$9.00
Affogato Vanilla gelato drowned with espresso coffee and served with almond biscotti	$9.00
Rustic Apple Tart Rustic warm individual apple tart in a puff pastry topped with vanilla gelato, whipped cream and caramel sauce	$9.00
Creme Brulee Egg custard creme flavored with vanilla beans and caramelized topping	$9.00
Limoncello Tort Refreshing lemon gelato decorated with a swirl of limoncello, presented in an elegant champagne glass	$10.00
Cannoli Cannoli filled with ricotta chocolate chip creme	$9.00
Spumoni A slice of multi flavored gelato served with berries sauce	$9.00
Happy Hour
Martini’s (Well)	$8.50
Well Drinks	$8.50
House Wine	$6.50
Beer Domestic	$4.00
Beer Menabrea Italian Blonde	$6.00
Basket Of Bread Homemade focaccia bread with olives tapenade	$3.00
Garlic Bread Homemade bread with our own special garlic spread	$4.00
Truffle, Garlic And Cheese Fries Fries with truffle oil, garlic and grated pecorino cheese	$5.00
Homemade Meat Balls Homemade all beef meat balls in Marinara sauce	$5.00
Italian Sausage Grilled Italian Sausage with Marinara sauce	$6.00
Bruschetta Toasted flatbread, diced tomatoes, garlic, basil, evoo	$6.00
Calamari Deep fried calamari served with a side of Marinara	$7.00
Caprese Slices of fresh mozzarella, freshly sliced tomatoes, basil evoo	$6.00
Mozzarella Marinara Breaded mozzarella deep fried, Marinara sauce	$7.00
Carpaccio Thin slices of raw beef, capers, pecorino, evoo	$6.00
Fettuccine Al Pomodoro Fettuccine pasta with homemade Marinara sauce	$8.00
Spaghetti Bolognese Spaghetti with homemade meat sauce	$9.00
Ciao Pasta Bow ties, chicken, mushrooms, tomato cream sauce
Pizza Margherita Thin crust pizza, tomato sauce, mozzarelle, basil (14in)	$11.00
Pizza Salame Piccante Thin crust pizza, tomato sauce, spicy salami, mushrooms	$12.00
Wine Menu
White Blend Conundrum	$39.00
Pinot Grigio Santa Margherita	$45.00
Vermentino Campo Al Mare Bolgheri	$42.00
Pinot Noir Bel Glos	$56.00
Cabernet Sauvignon Salmon Creek	$32.00
Cabernet Quilt By Caymus	$57.00
Cabernet Heitz	$75.00
Cabernet Jordan	$89.00
Malbec Salentein Reserve	$42.00
Zinfandel Robert Hall	$39.00
Red Blend Prisoner	$68.00
Chianti Classico Tenuta D’Arceno	$39.00
Chianti Classico Riserva Nozzole	$54.00
Chianti Classico Riserva Ruffino Gold	$63.00
Super Tuscan Burchino	$49.00
Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Filicheto (DOCG)	$46.00
Ripasso Della Valpolicella	$48.00
Barolo Arione (DOCG)	$67.00
Brunello Di Montalcino Innocenti	$79.00
Amarone Villa Marin	$79.00
Primitivo Gloria Riserva	$49.00
Tito’s Moscow Mule Tito’s handmade vodka, ginger beer, lime	$10.00
Negroni Hendrick Gin, Sweet Vermouth Carpano Antico, Campari, lemon zest	$12.00
Ciao Bar Ketel One Vodka, St. Germain, Grapefruit Juice, Basil	$12.00
Pomegranate Martini Purity Vodka, Stirrings Pomegranate liquor, cranberry juice, garnished with a twist	$12.00
Tropical Prosecco Bocelli Prosecco, Elderflower liquor, Passion Fruit	$12.00
Limoncello Royale Limoncello, Ketel One Citron, triplesec, lemon juice and chambord	$12.00
Aperol Spritzer Aperol, prosecco, splash of sprite	$12.00
Dirty Work Tito’s handmade Vodka, Olive brine, blue cheese stuffed olives	$12.00
Catering
Antipasto Misto Assorted appetizers (vegetable grill, prosciutto, caprese, olives, cheese, etc.)	$55.00
Caprese Slices of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and olive oil	$55.00
Grigliata Vegetali Misti Mixed grill vegetables	$55.00
Gamberi E Pancetta Grilled Jumbo Shrimp wrapped with Pancetta (Italian Bacon), served with mixed greens and topped with a light herb sauce	$2.50
Salumeria Assortitia Sliced imported cured meat, Parma Proscuitto speck (smoked proccuitto), Sopnessata, Salame Tuscano Grana Padono olives	$65.00
Pane All’Aglio Garlic Bread	$30.00
Side Meatballs	$45.00
Side Sausages	$45.00
Instalata Delle Casa Romaine, mixed greens, tomatoes, crumbed blue cheese, house vinaigrette	$15.00
Caesar Salad Romaine lettuce tossed with croutons, parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing	$35.00
Insalata Ellenica (Greek Salad) Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, Calamata olives, red onions, and feta cheese	$35.00
Insalata Pera E Gorgonzola Mixed greens, rasberry vinaigrette, dried cranberry, sliced pears, gorgonzola walnuts	$35.00
Ciao Pasta Bowtie pasta sauteed with chicken, onions, garlic and mushrooms in a light tomato cream sauce	$60.00
Farfalle Carbonara Farfalle with pancetta (Italian bacon), light cream sauce, egg yolk, Parmesan cheese	$60.00
Farfalle Carciofi Bowtie pasta with artichoke hearts sauteed in garlic and creamy white wine sauce	$60.00
Rigatoni Checca Tube-shaped pasta sauteed with garlic, olive oil, fresh chopped tomato, basil and a touch of tomato sauce	$60.00
Farfalle Marinara Butterfly-shaped pasta sauteed with fresh tomato and basil sauce	$55.00
Farfalle Alfredo With cream sauce and parmesan cheese	$60.00
Rigatoni Pino Tube-shaped pasta sauteed with chicken, mushrooms and Alfredo sauce	$60.00
Rigatoni Primavera Tube-shaped pasta with mixed vegetables, fresh tomatoes, garlic and olive oil in a light tomato sauce	$60.00
Vegetarian Lasagna Homemade lasagna, fresh garden vegetables, ricotta, mozzarella and grated pecorino cheese	$60.00
Lasagna Homemade lasagna, meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese	$60.00
Rigatoni Alla Salciccia Tube-shaped pasta sauteed with Italian sausage and meat sauce	$60.00
Rigatoni Quattro Formaggi Tube pasta sauteed with Gorgonzola, Fontina, Mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses in a light sauce	$60.00
Rigatoni Alla Polpette Tube-shaped pasta with marinara sauce and meatballs	$60.00
Rigatoni Bolognese Tube-shaped pasta pasta sauteed with a tomato meat sauce	$60.00
Ravioli Al Formaggio Cheese ravioli with marinara sauce and basil	$60.00
Pollo Alla Parmigiana Breaded breast of chicken with tomato sauce and mozzarella melted on top	$125.00
Pollo Piccata Breast of chicken sauteed, with lemon sauce and capers	$125.00
Pollo Al Marsala Sauteed chicken breast with mushrooms, Marsala wine and a touch of cream	$125.00
Vitello Alla Parmigiana Breaded veal scallopine with tomato sauce and mozzarella melted on top	$165.00
Vitello Piccata Veal scallopine sauteed with lemon sauce and capers	$165.00
Vitello Al Marsala Veal scallopine sauteed with Marsala wine, mushrooms and raisins	$165.00
Halibut Medierraneo Oven baked halibut crusted with olives, capes, parmesan, topped with olive oil, garlic, cherry tomatoes	$200.00
Salmone Alla Olive Fresh filet of King Salmon, green and black olives, San Marzano tomatoes, roasted garlic	$150.00
Scampi Ciao Jumbo shrimps with garlic, parsley, white wine and fresh tomato, served with a side of pasta	$160.00
Tirami Su Homemade Tirami Su (12/15 servings)	$50.00
Cannoli Homemade Cannoli filled with ricotta cheese and mini chocolate chips. (30 mini cannoli)	$50.00
Antipasto Misto Assorted appetizers (grilled vegetables, prosciutto, caprese, olives, cheese, eggplant, etc
House Salad With Italian Dressing
Ciao Pasta Bowtie pasta sautéed with chicken, onions, garlic, mushrooms in a light tomato cream sauce
Lasagna Home made lasagna, meat sauce, ricotta, pecorino cheese
Rigatoni Checca Tube shape pasta, fresh tomato, garlic, basil, EVO
Tiramisu
Antipasto Misto Assorted appetizers (grilled vegetables, prosciutto, caprese, olives, cheese, eggplant, etc.)
House Salad With Italian Dressing
Potobello Ravioli Ravioli filled with portobello mushrooms and cheese in a light cream sauce with shallots, sundried tomatoes, artichokes hearth
Rigatoni Alla Salsiccia Tube shaped pasta Italian ground sausage, mix mushrooms, shallots. Touch of cream
Pollo Alla Parmigiana Breaded breast of chicken with tomato sauce and mozzarella melted on top. Served with Fettuccine Alfredo
Tiramisu
Antipasto Misto Assorted appetizers (grilled vegetables, prosciutto, caprese, olives, cheese, eggplant, etc.)
House Salad With Italian Dressing
Salmon Porcini King Salmon, roasted garlic, sun dried tomatoes and porcini mushrooms with a white wine sauce. Served over house pasta
Pollo Limone E Carciofi Chicken breast, artichokes, lemon, white wine sauce. Served over house pasta
Ciao Pasta Bowtie pasta sautéed with chicken, garlic, onions and mushrooms in a light tomato cream sauce
Tiramisu
Antipasto Misto Assorted appetizers (grilled vegetables, prosciutto, caprese, olives, cheese, eggplant, etc.)
House Salad With Italian Dressing
Veal Scaloppine Saltimbocca Veal, prosciutto, white wine, mozzarella. Served with a side of pasta
Pollo Parmigiana Breaded breast of chicken, tomato sauce, mozzarella, served with fettuccine Alfredo
Pappardelle Ai Porcini Wide ribbon pasta, porcini mushrooms, black trufffle, light cream sauce
Tiramisu
Antipasto Misto Assorted appetizers (grilled vegetables, prosciutto, caprese, olives, cheese, eggplant, etc.)
House Salad With Italian Dressing
Halibut Mediterraneo Oven baked halibut crusted with olives, capers, parmesan. Topped with olive oil, garlic and cherry tomatoes. Served over spinach
Brasato Di Manzo Slow cooked boneless short rib in a San Marzano tomato sauce and red wine reduction. Served with Orecchiette pasta
Pollo Limone E Carciofi Chicken breast, artichokes, lemon, white wine sauce. Served over house pasta
Tiramisu

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Reviews

N S

Food was good. This is a pasta place, so the pastas were really yummy. I made a mistake of ordering a pizza without the meat for myself and the pizza was very dry. I didn’t like it. The staff were good. Ambience was good too. We sat in the patio.

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Sunroof W

A friend searched and recommended this place, it is close to Mission San Juan Capistrano.

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Li Ramirez

Was looking for a place that wasn’t so crowded after Sunday mass. Ciao Pasta is right next to church so we headed here for lunch. They offered us some bread and we Got the Margherita pizza, it was amazing! Crust was soft and not too burnt. The paccheri was good too, not a seafood pasta fan but my mom seemed to have enjoyed it. Not pictured was the calamari; it was very good! It was not too oily and the breading was very light and crunchy. Service was friendly but not so attentive as they didn’t ask if we wanted a refill of waters but we still enjoyed our meals.

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Olaf Kilthau

We chose this restaurant today after the Swallows Day parade and it was a perfect setting! We were seated with minimal wait time and the service was excellent.

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shawna

My family and I were cruising around Laguna Beach and we were starting to get hungry. We just happen too be driving by Ciao’s Pasta Trattoria & we decided to give them a try.

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M planetmike

Sincerely one of (if not the one) the best authentic Italian restaurants in the OC. Excellent service and delicious food. Do make reservations if you plan to dine here on weekends. There’s a large outdoor seating area. Convenient to the Capistrano Mission and the historic area.

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Meredith Chase

Love this spot. Went for a date night a couple weeks ago and decided to bring my in-laws back here. We brought the kids and it was a pleasant experience for all! The food is so flavorful and fresh—enjoyed various pastas and one of us had a delicious pizza. The patio is gorgeous and they easily accommodated our party of 6. Will return soon!

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ielly berry

Love their food

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Vic Loma

Excellent place to eat right across the street from the mission. I absolutely loved this place. I had the short rib and pasta plate and I had a vision that my late grandparents from Italy were sitting next to me raving about the quality. They only did that in when they ate something that tasted authentic and the work was put into the dish. They exceeded this and while my grandparents are gone, I’m left to rave It was that good. The fresh pasta was immaculate and would take me hours to get like that. The sauce was perfect and the short rib was extremely flavorful. This place doesn’t phone it in and goes the extra mile. Service was excellent as well as well as the drinks.

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Paula Gill

Excellent Italian food! We had pizza, pastas, calamari, and a dessert, all were delicious. Good wine sele turn, and the pomegranate mule was delish!!!!! Highly recommended, wish we lived closer!

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