Domenico's on the Lake

27782 Vista Del Lago, Mission Viejo
(949) 446-9205

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Giant Meatballs with Basil Cream Sauce
Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Parmesan Crusted Sand Dabs
Ground Pepperoni Pizza
Classic Fried Calamari
Spumoni Ice Cream Cake
Ground Sausage Pizza
Build Your Own Pizza
Chocolate Lava Cake

Menu

Appetizers
Giant Meatballs
Two handmade meatballs with marinara, tomato cream, or basil cream sauce.
Pepperoni Mac & Cheese
House-made mac and cheese topped with our famous ground pepperoni.
Mozzarella Logs (4 pcs)
Giant hand-breaded mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce.
Bruschetta with Burrata
Marinated tomatoes, onion, herbs, and crostini.
Italian Charcuterie
For the table. Assorted meats, cheeses, nuts, olives, crostini, and chutney.
Brussels Sprouts
Bacon and garlic infusion.

Sides
Garlic Bread
Lemon Risotto
Garlic Parmesan Fries
Redskin Mash
Cauliflower Rice

Salad Plates
Caesar Salad Plate
Romaine hearts, croutons, shaved Parmesan, and Caesar dressing.
Garden Salad
Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, and vinaigrette dressing.
Domenico's Special Salad
Romaine, tomato, black olive, and garlic dressing.

Soups
Minestrone Soup
Tomato Bisque Soup

Pasta
Domenico's Lasagna
Ground beef, Italian sausage, spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, and spices with meat sauce.
Portobello Mushroom Ravioli
Portobello mushroom stuffed ravioli and tomato cream sauce.
Spaghetti and Giant Meatballs
Spaghetti, house-made giant meatballs, and marinara or meat sauce.
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine pasta, chicken breast chunks, and creamy Alfredo sauce.
House-Made Gnocchi
Scratch-made potato dumplings and choice of tomato cream or basil cream sauce.
Sausage Tomato Cream
Rigatoni pasta, sliced Italian sausage, fresh basil, and tomato cream sauce.
Chicken Basil Cream
Penne pasta, sliced mushroom, chicken breast chunks, and basil cream pesto sauce.
Angel Hair Shrimp Fresco
Angel hair pasta, shrimp, and fresh tomatoes in a zesty fresco sauce.
Mediterranean Penne
Whole wheat penne, fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, red onions, artichoke hearts, black olives, red peppers, and garlic.
Classic Clams Linguine
Linguine, white wine, clams in shells, finely chopped onions, herbs, lemon, garlic, and choice of red or white sauce.

Specialties of the House
Chicken Marsala
Marsala wine sauce, mushrooms, garlic, chopped onion, cauliflower rice, and broccolini.
Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan
Marinara sauce, mozzarella, and rotelli pasta.
Chicken Piccata
Sautéed chicken breast, capers, angel hair pasta, lemon, piccata sauce, and broccolini.
Braised Short Rib
Red wine reduction sauce, lemon risotto, and broccolini.
The "Dom Burger"
1/2 pound hand-made patty made with steak trimmings, brioche bun, greens, tomato, pickles, mozzarella, house garlic dressing, and garlic Parmesan fries.
Wild Shrimp Scampi
Jumbo prawns, cauliflower rice, and broccolini.
Rack of Lamb
Roasted New Zealand lamb, red wine reduction sauce, lemon risotto, and grilled asparagus.
Roasted Atlantic Salmon Over Ratatouille
Roasted salmon atop ratatouille and sautéed vegetables.
Orange Marmalade Glazed Salmon
Jack Daniels-infused orange marmalade glazed Atlantic salmon, cauliflower rice, and broccolini.
Filet Mignon (8 oz)
Filet mignon, peppercorn sauce, redskin mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, and onion straws.
New York Strip with Gremolata (14 oz)
New York steak, gremolata sauce, redskin mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, and onion straws.
Parmesan Crusted Sand Dabs
Lemon piccata sauce, cauliflower rice, and grilled asparagus.
Orange Roughy Over Cioppino
New Zealand orange roughy over a seafood stew including shrimp, salmon, mussels, and clams.

Domenico's Signature Pizzas
Ground Pepperoni Pizza
A thick layer of our ground pepperoni atop mozzarella and marinara sauce, uniquely Domenico's.
Margherita Pizza
Tomato slices, garlic, fresh basil, mozzarella, and marinara.
Domenico's Special Pizza
Ground sausage, ground pepperoni, ground salami, fresh mushrooms, black olives, onions, and green peppers.
Domenico's Supreme Pizza
Sliced pepperoni, sliced salami, sliced capicola, ground sausage, mushrooms, olives, onions, and green peppers.
Dom's Hawaiian Pizza
Canadian bacon, pineapple, sliced mushrooms, and black olives.
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Boneless chicken breast chunks, feta, cilantro, slivers of fresh red onion, and a tangy BBQ sauce.
Chicken Alfredo Pizza
Marinated chicken breast chunks on our garlic butter crust with Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, and chopped parsley.
Vegetarian Pizza
Mushrooms, black olives, onions, green peppers, and fresh diced tomatoes.

Build Your Own Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Choose your ingredients on top of our cheese pizza.

Entree Salads
Apple Walnut Cranberry Salad
Candied walnuts, cranberries, feta, crisp apple, romaine, and bleu cheese vinaigrette.
Antipasto Salad
Lettuce, Italian deli meats, cheeses, fresh tomato, black olives, pepperoncini, peppers, pimento, scallions, and Italian dressing.
Caprese Salad
Vine-ripe heirloom tomatoes, fresh burrata, fresh basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Artisan Caesar Salad
Entrée portion. Romaine hearts, croutons, shaved Parmesan, and Caesar dressing.
Salmon Salad
Salmon, orange marmalade glaze, grapefruit segments, feta cheese, candied walnuts, mixed greens, and apple cider vinaigrette.

Desserts
Tiramisu
Dom's Buttercake
Our own recipe of warm butter cake topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and caramel drizzle.
Chocolate Lava Cake
Molten lava cake, served with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce

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Recent Reviews

Excellent Italian restaurant.... Food is great, service is great and prices are fair and reasonable. Outside tables overlook the lake in Mission Viejo. Management is why this restaurant is as good as it is.... What more could you ask for? Highly recommend this restaurant!
May 2025
Service staff here is always very polite and attentive. I absolutely love the food here and being on the lake is always so beautiful. Love this spot and will definitely come back again soon!
April 2025
Go to spot for reliably delicious Italian dishes. Favorite meals are gnocchi in tomato cream sauce, fettuccine Alfredo with chicken, and chicken Milanese. All desserts are excellent but Butter Cake and Spumoni are extra special. Location on the lake is perfect for casual or romantic dates, and interior bar and seating is classy yet relaxed. Servers are knowledgeable and take obvious pride in providing a finer dining experience. Extensive wine and cocktail list, and plentiful free...
January 2025

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Domenico's on the Lake

27782 Vista Del Lago, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 446-9205