Mangia Bene Cucina
27281 La Paz Rd ste i, Laguna Niguel
(949) 831-0141
Customers' Favorites
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Cioppino Mangia Bene
Rigatoni Con Norcina
Garlic Cheese Bread
Mangia Bene Pizza
Gnocchi Genovese
Lobster Ravioli
Pepperoni Pizza
Ravioli Di Zucca
Garlic Toast
Featured items
Rigatoni Mangia Bene
Tube pasta, tomato cream sauce, grilled chicken, portobellos, garlic, Reggiano.
Fettuccine Alfredo Con Pollo
Fettuccine, roasted chicken, garlic, cream, Reggiano.
Gnocchi Genovese
Potato pillows, basil, pine nut pesto, cream, garlic, Reggiano.
Penne Sonato
Grilled chicken, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto cream, Reggiano.
Lasagna Alforno
Fresh tomato meat sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, and Reggiano.
Linguini & Meatballs
With meat sauce.
Formaggi Pizza
Fresh tomato sauce, and mozzarella (with pepperoni added).
Capellini Pugliese
Angel hair, virgin olive oil, sun-dried and Roma tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil.
Rigatoni Con Norcina
Tube pasta, sausage, asparagus, caramelized onions, sherry, cream, Reggiano.
Margherita Pizza
Sliced aromas, sweet basil, tomato sauce, and fresh mozzarella.
Mangia Bene Salad
Greens, grilled chicken, artichokes, parmesan cheese, mozzarella, red onions, bell peppers, romas.
Pollo Parmigiano
Grilled chicken breast, marinara, fresh mozzarella, and Reggiano.
Tortelloni Romana
Ricotta dumplings, tomato-cream sauce, pancetta, mushrooms, peas, garlic, Reggiano.
Cavatelli Della Zia
Shell pasta, roasted eggplant, caramelized onions, garlic, mozzarella.
Cesare Salad
Greens tossed with caesar dressing, croutons and parmesan cheese.
Ravioli Puttanesca
Ricotta filled ravioli, marinara, kalamata olives, basil, capers, garlic, reggiano.
Calamari Fritti
Served with homemade tomato sauce.
Ravioli Di Zucca
Pumpkin butternut squash ravioli, brown sugar, butter sage, cherries, pine nuts, Reggiano.
Panini
Panini Di Meatball
Marinara, mozzarella, meatballs.
Panini Di Pollo
Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and house dressing on wood-fired focaccia bread.
Panini Salsicca
Grilled sausage, roasted bell peppers, caramelized onions, basil, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce.
Panini Vegetale
Grilled eggplant, bell peppers, onions, spinach, goat cheese, and balsamic reduction.
Pizza
Formaggi Pizza
Fresh tomato sauce, and mozzarella (with pepperoni added).
Margherita Pizza
Sliced aromas, sweet basil, tomato sauce, and fresh mozzarella.
Maiale Pizza
Tomato- sauce, pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, ricotta, bell peppers and mozzarella.
Portobello Pizza
Portobello, goat cheese, cream sauce, caramelized onions, garlic, mozzarella.
Rustica Pizza
Grilled chicken, tangy bbq sauce, onions, garlic, and mozzarella.
Pesto Pizza
Fresh basil pesto, aromas, toasted pine nuts, mozzarella.
Spaccata Pizza
Roma and sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, onions, garlic, feta, and mozzarella.
Salsiccia Pizza
Sausage, caramelized onions, tomato sauce, mozzarella.
Frutti Di Mare Pizza
Spicy shrimp, tomato sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, and mozzarella.
Mangia Bene Pizza
Artichoke, bells, eggplant, mushroom, tomato sauce, mozzarella.
Antipasti
Calamari Fritti
Served with homemade tomato sauce.
Carciofi Tostati
Toasted artichoke hearts, white wine, lemon, garlic, olive oil, Reggiano.
Caprese
Roma tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, peppers, balsamic reduction, pesto, and olive oil.
Bruschetta
Toasted ciabatta crostini topped with diced Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, and garlic.
Fungi Ripieni
Stuffed mushrooms, sausage, onions, garlic, Parmigiano, prosciutto.
Griliata Portobello
Arugula, portabello mushrooms, goat cheese and balsamic reduction.
Zuppa Del Giorno
Home-made soup of the day.
Melanzane Parmigiana
Roasted eggplant, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, Parmigiano.
Insalata
Cesare Salad
Greens tossed with caesar dressing, croutons and parmesan cheese.
Mangia Bene Salad
Greens, grilled chicken, artichokes, parmesan cheese, mozzarella, red onions, bell peppers, romas.
Pere E Gorgonzola Salad
Greens, fresh pears, gorgonzola, caramelized walnuts.
Taglio Salad
Greens, romas, Reggiano, red onions, bell peppers.
Calamari Salad
Greens, tomatoes, red onions, parmesan cheese, bell peppers, and mozzarella.
Gamberetti Salad
Greens, grilled shrimp, romas, onions, kalamata olives, cucumbers, and feta cheese.
Bistecca Salad
Greens, grilled flat iron steak, romas, artichoke hearts, onions, feta cheese.
Pasta E Risotti
Rigatoni Mangia Bene
Tube pasta, tomato cream sauce, grilled chicken, portobellos, garlic, Reggiano.
Fettuccine Alfredo Con Pollo
Fettuccine, roasted chicken, garlic, cream, Reggiano.
Rigatoni Con Norcina
Tube pasta, sausage, asparagus, caramelized onions, sherry, cream, Reggiano.
Cavatelli Della Zia
Shell pasta, roasted eggplant, caramelized onions, garlic, mozzarella.
Tortelloni Romana
Ricotta dumplings, tomato-cream sauce, pancetta, mushrooms, peas, garlic, Reggiano.
Penne Sonato
Grilled chicken, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto cream, Reggiano.
Capellini Pugliese
Angel hair, virgin olive oil, sun-dried and Roma tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil.
Gnocchi Genovese
Potato pillows, basil, pine nut pesto, cream, garlic, Reggiano.
Linguini & Meatballs
With meat sauce.
Lasagna Alforno
Fresh tomato meat sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, and Reggiano.
Linguini Tutto Mare
Shrimp, clams, scallops, pinot grigio, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic.
Side of Meatballs
2 meatballs with marinara.
Angnolotti Rosat
Roasted chicken ravioli, tomato cream sauce, rosemary, garlic, vodka, Reggiano.
Ravioli Puttanesca
Ricotta filled ravioli, marinara, kalamata olives, basil, capers, garlic, reggiano.
Penne Campagnola
Tube pasta, roasted chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, bell peppers, and fresh oregano.
Linguini Vongolo
Linguini, clams, white wine, garlic, virgin olive oil, and red pepper.
Ziti Portobello
Tube pasta, portobellos, cream, caramelized onions, goat cheese, reggiano.
Risotto Mare E Monti
Arborio rice, shrimp, clams, scallops, mushrooms, tomatoes, olive oil, and garlic.
Linguini Alla Salmone
Linguini pasta, smoked salmon, vodka, garlic, cream, Reggiano.
Ravioli Di Zucca
Pumpkin butternut squash ravioli, brown sugar, butter sage, cherries, pine nuts, Reggiano.
Risotto Toscana
Arborio rice, sausage, bell peppers, peas, mushrooms, garlic, Reggiano.
Custom Order
1 pasta choice 1 sauce choice 1 protein choice.
Griglia
Pollo Parmigiano
Grilled chicken breast, marinara, fresh mozzarella, and Reggiano.
Pollo Mustardo
Dijon mustard, mushrooms, white wine, capers, garlic.
Pollo Milanese
Sauteed chicken breast, mushrooms, olive oil, lemon, and garlic.
Scampi Limone
Prawns, white wine, garlic, lemon sauce.
Vitello Saltimbocca
Sauteed veal, prosciutto, fontina, fresh sage, sherry wine, and garlic.
Costolette Di Maiale
Charbroiled pork chop, rosemary balsamic garlic sauce.
Pollo Marsala
Grilled chicken breast, marsala wine, bell peppers, mushrooms, and garlic.
Pesce Rustica
Grilled salmon topped with olive oil and green onions, served with pasta and vegetables.
Vitello Piccata
Sauteed veal, white wine, lemon, garlic, capers, and mushrooms.
Pollo Piccata
White wine, lemon, garlic, capers, mushrooms.
Dessert
Tiramisu
Espresso-soaked ladyfinger cookies laced with rum between layers of sweet mascarpone cheese, topped with fresh whipped cream and bitter-sweet cocoa.
Sicilian Cheesecake
Cream cheese, pastry crust sprinkled with cinnamon. Sour cream glaze, topped with berries.
Chocolate Cake
Moist chocolate cake made with sour cream and dark chocolate, rich pudding center, freshly whipped cream icing with a hint of grand Marnier.
Zuppa Inqlese
Layered pound cake laced with brandy, zabaglione (a marsala wine custard), seasonal berries, fresh whipped cream and crushed amaretto biscotti.
Cannoli
Sweet wafer shell filled with sweet ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, fresh lemon and orange zest grand Marnier then topped with chocolate sauce and powdered sugar.
Cassata Manqia Bene
Layered pound cake, white custard, amaretto, and a hint of cinnamon. Topped with bittersweet chocolate, and maraschino cherry.
Beverages
Dr. Pepper
Diet Pepsi
Arnold Palmer
Mango Iced Tea Unsweetened
Pepsi
Pink Lemonade
Sierra Mist
Specials
Seared Ahi Salad
Blackened 8oz ahi tuna with sesame over romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, romas, and bell peppers, topped with balsamic reduction.
Calzone
Mozzarella cheese, marinara and your choice of protein.
Lobster Ravioli
Lobster stuffed ravioli sherry cream, shallots garlic, cream, red bell peppers.
Spaguetti Fra Diavolo
Spaghetti, large prawns, spicy marinara, scallops sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, capers, romas.
Surf & Turf (8 oz)
Flat iron steak, 3 large prawns, green onions, olive oil, lemon garlic sauce.
Salmon Paradiso
Grilled salmon, chopped shrimp, scallops, red bell peppers, garlic, and cream sauce.
Cioppino Mangia Bene
Fresh clams, jumbo shrimp, scallops, calamari, salmon, capers, black olives, marinara white wine sauce.
Featured items
Rigatoni Mangia Bene
Tube pasta, tomato cream sauce, grilled chicken, portobellos, garlic, Reggiano.
Fettuccine Alfredo Con Pollo
Fettuccine, roasted chicken, garlic, cream, Reggiano.
Gnocchi Genovese
Potato pillows, basil, pine nut pesto, cream, garlic, Reggiano.
Penne Sonato
Grilled chicken, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto cream, Reggiano.
Lasagna Alforno
Fresh tomato meat sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, and Reggiano.
Linguini & Meatballs
With meat sauce.
Formaggi Pizza
Fresh tomato sauce, and mozzarella (with pepperoni added).
Margherita Pizza
Sliced aromas, sweet basil, tomato sauce, and fresh mozzarella.
Capellini Pugliese
Angel hair, virgin olive oil, sun-dried and Roma tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil.
Pollo Parmigiano
Grilled chicken breast, marinara, fresh mozzarella, and Reggiano.
Tortelloni Romana
Ricotta dumplings, tomato-cream sauce, pancetta, mushrooms, peas, garlic, Reggiano.
Mangia Bene Salad
Greens, grilled chicken, artichokes, Reggiano, red onions, bell peppers, romas.
Cesare Salad
Greens tossed with caesar dressing, croutons and parmesan cheese.
Ravioli Puttanesca
Ricotta filled ravioli, marinara, kalamata olives, basil, capers, garlic, reggiano.
Cavatelli Della Zia
Shell pasta, roasted eggplant, caramelized onions, garlic, mozzarella.
Calamari Fritti
Served with homemade tomato sauce.
Ravioli Di Zucca
Pumpkin butternut squash ravioli, brown sugar, butter sage, cherries, pine nuts, Reggiano.
Taglio Salad
Greens, romas, Reggiano, red onions, bell peppers.
Linguini Tutto Mare
Shrimp, clams, scallops, pinot grigio, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic.
Panini
Panini Di Pollo
Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and house dressing on wood-fired focaccia bread.
Panini Salsicca
Grilled sausage, roasted bell peppers, caramelized onions, basil, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce.
Panini Vegetale
Grilled eggplant, bell peppers, onions, spinach, goat cheese, and balsamic reduction.
Pizza
Formaggi Pizza
Fresh tomato sauce, and mozzarella (with pepperoni added).
Margherita Pizza
Sliced aromas, sweet basil, tomato sauce, and fresh mozzarella.
Maiale Pizza
Tomato- sauce, pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, ricotta, bell peppers and mozzarella.
Portobello Pizza
Portobello, goat cheese, cream sauce, caramelized onions, garlic, mozzarella.
Salsiccia Pizza
Sausage, caramelized onions, tomato sauce, mozzarella.
Spaccata Pizza
Roma and sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, onions, garlic, feta, and mozzarella.
Rustica Pizza
Grilled chicken, tangy bbq sauce, onions, garlic, and mozzarella.
Pesto Pizza
Fresh basil pesto, aromas, toasted pine nuts, mozzarella.
Mangia Bene Pizza
Artichoke, bells, eggplant, mushroom, tomato sauce, mozzarella.
Frutti Di Mare Pizza
Spicy shrimp, tomato sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, and mozzarella.
Antipasti
Calamari Fritti
Served with homemade tomato sauce.
Carciofi Tostati
Toasted artichoke hearts, white wine, lemon, garlic, olive oil, Reggiano.
Caprese
Roma tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, peppers, balsamic reduction, pesto, and olive oil.
Bruschetta
Toasted ciabatta crostini topped with diced Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, and garlic.
Fungi Ripieni
Stuffed mushrooms, sausage, onions, garlic, Parmigiano, prosciutto.
Griliata Portobello
Arugula, portabello mushrooms, goat cheese and balsamic reduction.
Melanzane Parmigiana
Roasted eggplant, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, Parmigiano.
Zuppa Del Giorno
Home-made soup of the day.
Insalata
Cesare Salad
Greens tossed with caesar dressing, croutons and parmesan cheese.
Pere E Gorgonzola Salad
Greens, fresh pears, gorgonzola, caramelized walnuts.
Calamari Salad
Calamari, greens, tomatoes, red onions, parmesan cheese, bell peppers, mozzarella.
Gamberetti Salad
Greens, grilled shrimp, romas, onions, kalamata olives, cucumbers, and feta cheese.
Bistecca Salad
Greens, grilled flat iron steak, romas, artichoke hearts, onions, feta cheese.
Mangia Bene Salad
Greens, grilled chicken, artichokes, Reggiano, red onions, bell peppers, romas.
Taglio Salad
Greens, romas, Reggiano, red onions, bell peppers.
Seared Ahi Salad
Blackened 8oz ahi tuna with sesame over romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, romas, and bell peppers, topped with balsamic reduction.
Pasta E Risotti
Rigatoni Mangia Bene
Tube pasta, tomato cream sauce, grilled chicken, portobellos, garlic, Reggiano.
Linguini & Meatballs
With meat sauce.
Fettuccine Alfredo Con Pollo
Fettuccine, roasted chicken, garlic, cream, Reggiano.
Capellini Pugliese
Angel hair, virgin olive oil, sun-dried and Roma tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil.
Risotto Mare E Monti
Arborio rice, shrimp, clams, scallops, mushrooms, tomatoes, olive oil, and garlic.
Cavatelli Della Zia
Shell pasta, roasted eggplant, caramelized onions, garlic, mozzarella.
Lasagna Alforno
Fresh tomato meat sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, and Reggiano.
Penne Sonato
Grilled chicken, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto cream, Reggiano.
Angnolotti Rosat
Roasted chicken and spinach ravioli, tomato cream sauce, rosemary, garlic, vodka, Reggiano.
Side of Meatballs
2 meatballs with marinara sauce.
Ziti Portobello
Tube pasta, portobellos, cream, caramelized onions, goat cheese, reggiano.
Ravioli Puttanesca
Ricotta filled ravioli, marinara, kalamata olives, basil, capers, garlic, reggiano.
Tortelloni Romana
Ricotta dumplings, tomato-cream sauce, pancetta, mushrooms, peas, garlic, Reggiano.
Penne Campagnola
Tube pasta, roasted chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, bell peppers, and fresh oregano.
Ravioli Di Zucca
Pumpkin butternut squash ravioli, brown sugar, butter sage, cherries, pine nuts, Reggiano.
Linguini Tutto Mare
Shrimp, clams, scallops, pinot grigio, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic.
Linguini Vongolo
Linguini, clams, white wine, garlic, virgin olive oil, and red pepper.
Linguini Alla Salmone
Linguini pasta, smoked salmon, vodka, garlic, cream, Reggiano.
Gnocchi Genovese
Potato pillows, basil, pine nut pesto, cream, garlic, Reggiano.
Rigatoni con Salsiccia
Tube pasta, sausage, asparagus, caramelized onions, sherry, cream, Reggiano.
Risotto Toscana
Arborio rice, sausage, bell peppers, peas, mushrooms, garlic, Reggiano.
Custom Order
1 pasta choice 1 sauce choice 1 protein choice.
Griglia
Pollo Milanese
Sauteed chicken breast, mushrooms, olive oil, lemon, and garlic.
Pollo Parmigiano
Grilled chicken breast, marinara, fresh mozzarella, and Reggiano.
Pollo Mustardo
Dijon mustard, mushrooms, white wine, capers, garlic.
Salmon Checca con Risotto
Grilled salmon, white wine, romance, basil, shallots, over arborio rice, spinach and garlic.
Scampi Limone
Prawns, white wine, garlic, lemon sauce.
Pollo Marsala
Grilled chicken breast, marsala wine, bell peppers, mushrooms, and garlic.
Vitello Saltimbocca
Sauteed veal, prosciutto, fontina, fresh sage, sherry wine, and garlic.
Costolette Di Maiale
Charbroiled pork chop, rosemary balsamic garlic sauce.
Vitello Piccata
Sauteed veal, white wine, lemon, garlic, capers, and mushrooms.
Pesce Rustica
Grilled salmon topped with olive oil and green onions, served with pasta and vegetables.
Dessert
Sicilian Cheesecake
Cream cheese, pastry crust sprinkled with cinnamon. Sour cream glaze, topped with berries.
Chocolate Cake
Moist chocolate cake made with sour cream and dark chocolate, rich pudding center, freshly whipped cream icing with a hint of grand Marnier.
Tiramisu
Espresso-soaked ladyfinger cookies laced with rum between layers of sweet mascarpone cheese. And topped with fresh whipped cream and bitter-sweet cocoa.
Cassata Manqia Bene
Layered pound cake, white custard, amaretto, and a hint of cinnamon. Topped with bittersweet chocolate, and maraschino cherry.
Cannoli
Sweet wafer shell filled with sweet ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, fresh lemon and orange zest. Grand Marnier is then topped with chocolate sauce and powdered sugar.
Zuppa Inqlese
Layered pound cake laced with brandy, zabaglione (a marsala wine custard), and seasonal berries. Fresh whipped cream and crushed amaretto biscotti.
Beverages
Dr. Pepper
Mango Iced Tea unsweetened
Pink Lemonade
Sierra Mist
Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Arnold Palmer
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Recent Reviews
Mangia Bene is a favorite of ours. We have not had a bad meal there. The service is friendly . Don't forgetto have desert. Their Tiramisu is the perfect ending to a great meal.
October 2025
We have often enjoyed Mangia Bene - it is good food, good garlic bread toasts to start and a decent wine list and menu. The service could have been a little better last night. He got our orders to us correctly, but no additional effort - he seemed annoyed that we did want parmesan on our entrees, and didn't offer to substitute anything (when I ordered my risotto without the sausage) as other servers had in previous visits. When asked, our server stated that only one of the...
September 2025
The second time for us and once again the service was outstanding! Our table was ready for us when we arrived. The food was impeccable, hot and delicious. They took great care of us. A definite 10 out 10!!!
August 2025
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