Il Sole La Nuova Cucina Menu – San Juan Capistrano, CA

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : San Juan Capistrano, CA

Based on 36 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Il Sole La Nuova Cucina 92675

Address:
31115 Rancho Viejo Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Phone: (949) 276-8040

Website:

Hours

Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 10 AM–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM

Menu

Pizze Alla Legna
Funghi E Salsiccia
Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, Italian sausage, mushrooms.
$24.00
Napoletana
Ricotta, mozzarella, Parma prosciutto, arugula, parmigiano reggiano.
$26.00
Margherita
Vegetarian. Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, EVOO, basil.
$21.00
Alla Diavola
Arrabbiata sauce, chili flakes, soppressata calabrese.
$24.00
Quattro Formaggi
Vegetarian. Gorgonzola, scamorza affumicata, parmigiano reggiano, fontina cheese.
$23.00
Per Iniziare
Ravioli Al Fichi
Vegetarian. Home-made fig and goat cheese ravioli, brown butter sage sauce.
$17.00
Traditional Bruschetta
Vegetarian. Fresh organic tomatoes, basil, garlic EVOO, home-made focaccia.
$18.00
Polpette E Burrata
Home-made traditional meatballs, braised in a basil marinara sauce, burrata cheese.
$23.00
Scampi Sorrento
Shrimp scampi, garlic, chili flakes, served in a lobster reduction sauce.
$23.00
Olive Alla Greca
Vegetarian. Marinated mixed olives, EVOO, oregano, chili flakes, orange zest.
$16.50
Affettati E Formaggi
Chef’s selection of Italian cold cuts and cheese.
$34.00
Carpaccio Di Polipo
Thin sliced octopus, heirloom cherry tomatoes, arugula, Italian lemon dressing.
$29.00
Brussel Sprouts
Sautéed in brown butter, sage, onions, pancetta.
$18.00
Calamari Fritti
Fried calamari, served with arrabbiata sauce.
$20.00
Zuppe E Insalate
Insalata Il Sole
Mixed greens, fresh organic tomatoes, salame, olives, red onions, roasted peppers, shaved parmigiano, Italian dressing.
$18.00
Carpaccio Di Manzo
Thin sliced filet mignon, lightly drizzle with EVOO, fresh lemon, capers, arugula, shaved Parmigiano.
$23.00
Heirloom Caprese
Vegetarian. Organic heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, EVOO, kalamata olives, basil.
$20.00
Insalata Cesare
Vegetarian. Hearts of romaine, Parmigiano, polenta croutons, home-made Caesar dressing.
$16.00
Minestrone
Vegetarian. Chef’s seasonal vegetable soup.
$15.00
Paste Tradizionale
Rigatoni Giuliana
Free-range chicken breast, sun dried tomatoes, porcini mushroom cream sauce.
$25.00
Penne Funghi E Salsicce
Sautéed mushrooms, Italian sausage, arugula, porcini mushroom cream sauce.
$23.50
Mafaldine Di Mare
Mafaldine pasta, mussels, clams, calamari, and shrimp in a Pomodoro sauce.
$30.00
Spaghetti Con Polpette
Home-made meatballs, spaghetti pasta, lightly spicy tomato sauce.
$25.00
Linguine Primavera
Vegetarian. Sautéed mixed seasonal vegetables in a Liguria pesto sauce.
$22.50
Capellini Alla Checca
Vegetarian. Fresh organic diced tomatoes, roasted garlic, basil, EVOO.
$20.00
Terra E Mare
Salmone Alla Griglia
Scottish salmon served with sun-dried tomatoes, arugula risotto, tossed in light butter and Parmigiano, champagne cream sauce, crispy artichoke petals.
$31.00
Pollo Marsala
Free-range chicken breast, porcini mushroom marsala wine sauce, served with sautéed spinach and rosemary roasted potatoes.
$30.00
Pollo Alla Parmigiana
Free-range chicken breast, topped with marinara basil sauce, fontina and mozzarella, cheese served with penne al Pomodoro.
$29.00
Bistecca
12 oz, boneless rib eye, served with linguine Aglio e olio. Choice of porcini mushroom cream sauce or gorgonzola dolce cream sauce.
$47.00
Paste Fresche
Pappardelle D’agnello
Slow-cooked braised lamb shoulder over ribbon-shaped pasta, shaved Parmigiano.
$32.00
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
Vegetarian. Home-made potato dumplings. Pomodoro basil sauce, fresh melted mozzarella cheese.
$22.50
Ravioli Alla Bolognese
Beef and veal stuffed ravioli with bolognese sauce, topped with shaved Parmigiano.
$29.00
Raviolacci Di Aragosta
Maine lobster, fennel, sherry wine reduction stuffed ravioli, vodka cream sauce.
$34.00
Tagliolini Con Gamberi Al Limone
Home-made limoncello infused fresh tagliolini pasta, garlic, shrimp, chili flakes, white wine lemon butter sauce.
$34.50
Tortelloni Al Brasato E Porcini
Braised short rib stuffed tortellini, porcini mushroom cream sauce.
$34.50
Fettuccine Alfredo
Vegetarian. Fettuccine pasta tossed in Parmigiano cream sauce.
$23.50
Lasagna
Pasta sheets, filled with meat ragù, bechamel cream sauce, fontina, mozzarella, Parmigiano cheese.
$25.00
Contorni
Roasted Potatoes $10.00
Sautéed Spinach $12.50
Broccoli $12.50
Chicken $11.50
3 Shrimp $9.00
Home-Made Meatball $7.50
Salmon $14.00

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Reviews

Mich Todd
Tried it because of good reviews. 3 tables were being served when we arrived. We had reservations and were seated immediately.

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Matthew LaHatt
Had high hopes when checking this place out. I’m a big fan of our other local Italian restaurants and San Juan and Dana point. I was a little bit let down with my experience there. Table service was a little bit slow and it took quite a while for the food to get out of the kitchen, even things like the minestrone soup and Caesar salad. The preparation of the food was pretty good. However, the risotto didn’t seem like it had the right time of rice, it seemed like a regular short grain rice, something that you might find in Mexican food. The salmon was prepared pretty well but definitely a bit oversalted. The fettuccine alfredo was heavy on the butter and light on the cream. Tried the tiramisu for dessert and just wasn’t really that impressed. There is a ton of cocoa all over the dish and it really just didn’t have much flavor. There’s absolutely plenty of parking here. There’s a decent wine selection. The pizzas that came out of the kitchen all looked pretty good. However, I didn’t try any. The bread and pesto that were brought to the table were delicious. There’s only one small bathroom for a single person which wasn’t a big deal. The bathroom was clean and well stocked. There’s a little more outside patio seating than there is inside seating. The patio seating outside is nice and provides a nice ambience. No complaints about the chairs or tables for inside or outside. I’ll give it another year and then come check this place out again and update my review then.

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R Lopez
This was such a lovely experience! Great service, beautiful outdoor seating with twinkle lights and absolutely delicious food! I love the fresh bread with pesto dip too. We will definitely be returning to this spot. I only wish I had come here sooner!!

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pzaremski2000
We recently dined at this restaurant and found it delightful in every way. Claudia, the manager, was gracious and welcoming and made our evening extra special. We sat on the patio, which was warm and comfortable with LOVELY live music on Friday’s.The food here is excellent. My husband and I split a salad, so I’m not sure what another reviewer was talking about, but it was great! Main course was delish also. We will definitely return and bring friends!

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JWK 526
This place is truly a diamond in the rough. Located in a nondescript neighborhood strip mall, it just looks like a local pizza place. However, when dinner time comes around and their patio lights up, it turns into a cozy little Italian restaurant. Not fancy, but thoughtfully decorated and perfect for quiet romantic dinner with your spouse or family dinners.

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Kathy Flanagan
Wonderful Italian food. Delicious and a great find tucked away in San Juan. A must go to spot. Had a beautiful prepared lunch special.

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Mindy Cooper
Christmas Eve dinner flop! Shoved in a freezing cold corner outside with minimal heat. Waited over an hour for our food to come. Finally a bowl of so called minestrone soup came – this was watery tomato sauce with squash and zucchini added. The waiter said he was going to hunt down the Brussel sprouts so that’s when we decided to get up and leave. Nobody stopped us, they didn’t really care. Merry Christmas

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Melissa Roellich
Excellent service, fresh ingredients, great wines and honestly an amazing desert of spumoni and butter cake. Love the octopus appetizer to!!!

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Ron Lee
The food was impeccable, service was friendly and very good. The atmosphere was not the best because it is next to a parking lot but the owner has done well with what he has. If this restaurant was on a hill overlooking the ocean or a forest you’d pay $200 to eat here.

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Jennifer H Sullivan
Wonderful new addition to San Juan Capistrano. My friends and I enjoyed a wonderful lunch with many dietary accommodations. The server and cook were amazing. The gourmet pizza was delicious! We are will be back!!!

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