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

If you're looking for an authentic Italian dining experience that feels like a slice of the Mediterranean, look no further than this charming Trattoria! From the moment we walked in, we were enveloped in a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfectly complemented by a refreshing bottle of Vermentino Campo al Mare to kick off our evening. Fa Bene indeed! For our starter, we indulged in a delightful salad featuring wild arugula, endives, red onions, walnuts, and Reggiano cheese...
August 2025
This was our first visit and we were not disappointed. The food was delicious! We ate out on the patio which is a beautiful setting. The service was perfect. We all ordered a different pasta; all were so good! The cocktails were also very good.
July 2025
We chose Ciao Pasta Trattoria for a business lunch meeting because of its convenient location between Los Angeles and San Diego. We enjoyed a wonderful meal of assorted delicious pasta dishes. The outdoor courtyard seating ambiance was pleasant. Jorge, our server, was friendly and very attentive to every detail to assure that we had a fine dining experience. We had the pleasure of meeting Christina, the owner, upon our departure, which afforded us the opportunity to thank...
July 2025

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Ciao Pasta Trattoria

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