Ciao Pasta Trattoria

31661 Camino Capistrano #205, San Juan Capistrano
(949) 496-5002

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Ciao Pasta with Cheese and Herbs
Pappardelle Ai Porcini
Chicken Parmigiana
Insalata Caprese
Chicken Parmesan
Margherita Pizza
Minestrone Soup
Fried Calamari
Mezze Maniche
Bread and Oil

Menu

Antipasti
Caprese
Mozzarella + Tomatoes + Basil + Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Polpette Casarecce
Homemade Meatballs + Pomodoro Sauce + Burrata Cheese
Side of Italian Sausage
Sausage + Pomodoro Sauce
Garlic Bread
Side Meat Balls
Meatballs + Pomodoro Sauce
Carpaccio
Slices of Beef + Capers + Shaved Grana Padano + Arugula

Insalate
Minestrone Soup
Vegetable Soup
Della Casa
Baby Greens + Croutons + Tomatoes + Blue Cheese + House Vinaigrette
Pera
Mixed Greens + Endives + Arugula + Grapes + Pears + Blue Cheese + Pecans + Raspberries Vinaigrette
Al Salmone
Grilled Wild Salmon + Organic Greens + Walnuts + Dried Cranberries + Goat Cheese + Strawberries + Strawberry Vinaigrette
Cesare
Romaine + Croutons + Shaved Grana Padano + Caesar Dressing
Arugula
Wild Arugula + Endives + Red Onions + Walnuts + Reggiano + Basalmic Dressing

Pasta Artigianale
Ciao Pasta
Bowtie Pasta + Chicken + Mushrooms + Tomato Cream Sauce
Tonnarelli Carbonara
(Carbonara) Pancetta, Egg Yolk, Pecorino Cheese + Black Pepper
Pappardelle
Wide Ribbon Pasta+ Porcini Mushrooms, Black Truffle + Touch Of Cream
Rotelle
Rolled Baked Pasta + Ham + Peas + Bechamel + Vodka Sauce
Mezze Maniche
Short Rigatoni + Shallots + Sausage + Mixed Mushrooms + Touch Of Cream
Spaghetti Checca
Cherry Tomatoes + Garlic + Basil + Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Spaghetti Meatballs
Pomodoro Sauce + Meatballs
Fettuccine
Chicken + Mushrooms + Alfredo Sauce
Ravioli
Portobello Stuffed Ravioli + Shallots + Artichokes + Sun Dried Tomatoes + Light Cream
Aragosta
Lobster Stuffed Ravioli + Shallots + Vodka Sauce
Lasagna
Ricotta + Mozzarella + Pecorino + Meat Sauce
Scialatelli
Rustic Flat Spaghetti + Clams + Mussels + Calamari + Shrimp + Light Red Sauce
Tortellacci
Spinach + Ricotta Stuffed Tortellini + Pomodoro Sauce + Fresh Ricotta
Tagliatelle
Bolognese Style Meat Sauce
Paccheri
Large Tube Pasta + Pancetta + Shrimp + Pomodoro Sauce + Basil + Burrata

Entrees
Halibut
Herb Crusted Halibut + Cherry Tomatoes + Garlic + Spinach
Bistecca
Grilled Angus Ribeye Steak + Rosemary Garlic Sauce + Truffle Fries
Parmigiana
Breaded Chicken + Pomodoro Sauce + Mozzarella + House Pasta
Limone E Carciofi
Chicken Breast + Artichokes + Lemon Sauce + Grilled Vegetables
Brasato di Manzo
Slow Cooked Short Ribs + San Marzano Tomatoes + Red Wine Reduction + Homemade Orecchiette Pasta (Pasquale's mother special recipe from hometown Pugila)
Chilean Seabass
Capers + Dijon Mustard Sauce + Grilled Vegetables
Tonno
Seared Ahi Tuna Steak + Caramelized Onions + Basalmic Reduction Sauce + Grilled Vegetables

Pizza
Margherita Pizza
Tomato sauce + Mozzarella + Basil
Crudo Pizza
Tomato Sauce + Mozzarella + Arugula + Grana Padano + Prosciutto
Diavola Pizza
Tomato Sauce + Spicy Salame + Sausage

Dessert
Tirami Su
Homemade tiramisu su.
Cannoli
Cannoli shells filled with ricotta creme and chocolate drops.

Drink
750 ml. San Pellegrino Sparkling Water

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Recent Reviews

We got the halibut, vegetable soup, and calamari. The calamari came out hot, crispy while tender, and the halibut had a really good charcoal grilled flavor. The bread with olive sauce is epic - so crispy outside while the inner is still as soft as those Japanese toasts. Everything is perfect
November 2025
We decided to try this Italian restaurant based on the good reviews I really wanted to enjoy it but, for me, was not a good experience. Service was fine and place is ok but food nothing special. Would not return.
November 2025
Had been about 25 years since our last visit and this was an eye opener. Excellent food and drink. Very comfortable with excellent service. Patio seating is very comfortable. Highly recommend if you like a great Italian American dining experience!
September 2025

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Ciao Pasta Trattoria

31661 Camino Capistrano #205, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 496-5002