Tannins Restaurant & Wine Bar

27211 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano
(949) 661-8466

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Herb Marinated Filet Mignon
Greek Salad and Salmon
Artisan Cheese Board
Fettuccine Toscana
Chicken Marsala
Calamari Fritti
Minestrone Soup
Caprese Salad
Tannins Salad
Lamb Chops

Menu

Starters
Artisan Cheese Board
Goat, brie, blue, white Cheddar, smoked Gouda and Asiago cheeses with grapes, berries, candied pecans and honey crostini.
Bruschetta
Roma tomato, oregano, capers, Kalamata olives, shallots, parsley and Parmesan on a garlic crostini.
Calamari Fritti
Lightly dusted and fried. Served with an arrabbiata dipping sauce.
Minestrone Soup
Scampi
Shrimp sautéed in olive oil, garlic, butter, pepper flakes and fresh tomato.
Cauliflower
Lightly dusted and fried. Served with chimichurri dipping sauce.

Salads
Small Caesar Salad
Green leaf & iceberg mix, croutons and shaved Parmesan cheese. Caesar dressing.
Large Chop Chop
Shredded green leaf and iceberg, English peas, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, blue cheese, bacon, green onions, provolone cheese, salami, Kalamata olives. Herb vinaigrette.
Large Caesar Salad
Green Leaf & Iceberg mix, croutons and shaved parmesan cheese. Caesar dressing
Insalata Burrata
Seasonal tomato, Sorrento burrata, fresh basil and balsamico de Modena.
Small Greek Salad
Green leaf and iceberg lettuce, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, red onions, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, pepperoncini's. Herb vinaigrette dressing.
Large Greek Salad
Green leaf and Iceberg lettuce, feta cheese, kalamata olives, red onions, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, pepperoncini's. Herb vinaigrette dressing
Large Tannins Salad
Mixed greens, garbanzo beans, shallots, capers, tomato and avocado. Poppy seed dressing
Small Chop Chop
Shredded green leaf and iceberg, English peas, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, blue cheese, bacon, green onions, provolone cheese, salami, Kalamata olives. Herb vinaigrette.
Small Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach, candied pecans, blue cheese crumbles and Granny Smith apples. Sherry vinaigrette.
Small Tannins Salad
Mixed greens, garbanzo beans, shallots, capers, tomato and avocado. Poppy seed dressing.
Large Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach, candied pecans, blue cheese crumbles and Granny Smith apples. Sherry vinaigrette

Entrée
Chicken Picatta
Chicken sautéed in butter with a lemon, white wine caper sauce. Choice of linguini or local garlic veggies.
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded breast of chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese & marinara. Choice of linguini or local garlic veggies.
Harris Ranch Flat Iron Steak
8 oz prime Harris ranch flat iron steak served with seasonal vegetables and roasted red potatoes, topped with goat cheese, demi glaze and chimichurri sauce on the side.
Chicken Marsala
Chicken sautéed with butter, sliced mushrooms and Marsala wine. Choice of linguini or local garlic veggies.
Eggplant Parmesan
Layers of breaded eggplant and marinara sauce. Choice of linguini or local garlic veggies.
Lamb Chops
Grilled lamb chops, asparagus, roasted red potato and demi glace.
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Peperonata and garlic mixed fresh seasonal vegetables.
Seafood Linguini
Fresh clams, calamari, prawns and lightly spicy marinara sauce.
Filet Mignon
Roasted red potato, garlic spinach, demi glace and blue cheese herb butter.

Desserts
Lava Cake
Chocolate cake with a warm Molten fudge center served with vanilla bean ice cream and fresh seasonal berries.
Home-Baked Brownie
With vanilla bean ice cream.
Verona Tiramisu
Savoiardi soaked in Kahlua with cialda caffe and soft mascarpone cream, creates an unbeatable contrast of flavors and textures. Served with fresh whipped cream and seasonal berries.

Pasta
Fettuccini Toscana
Sun-dried tomato, artichoke hearts, basil, chicken breast and cream sauce.
Penne Sausage & Peppers
Italian sausage, bell peppers, onion and lightly spicy marinara sauce.
Pancetta Carbonara
Pancetta Italian bacon mixed with linguini, olive oil, Parmesan cheese and a fresh cracked egg.
Spaghetti Bolognese
Homemade meat sauce.
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Sage, hazelnut and truffle oil butter.
Alla Checca
Fresh tomato, garlic, basil, goat cheese and extra virgin olive oil.
Penne Pesto
Sun-dried tomato, grilled chicken, Parmesan cheese and pine nut pesto sauce.
Lasagna
Fresh pasta layered with Bolognese, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
Vongole
Fresh clams in a white wine garlic herb sauce.
Ravioli
Meat or cheese with marinara sauce.
Angel Hair Arrabbiata
Grilled chicken, spicy tomato sauce.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Homemade Italian meatballs and marinara sauce.
Scampi Linguini
4 shrimp, tomato, English peas, mushrooms, onion, bell peppers, red pepper flakes, white wine garlic sauce.

Pizza
Tannins Pizza
Crust lightly brushed with olive oil & garlic, topped with mozzarella, Parmesan, ricotta, and Romano cheese, red onion, fresh garlic and fresh parsley.
Meat Lovers Pizza
Pepperoni, Canadian Bacon, & Italian Sausage with Red Sauce
Margherita Pizza
Freshly sliced Roma tomatoes, red sauce and fresh basil.
Italian Delight Pizza
Sausage, pepperoni, Roma tomatoes, mushroom, green onions and garlic with creamy white sauce.
Pesto Chicken Pizza
Pine nut pesto, light garlic, sliced chicken breast, mushrooms, tomatoes, topped with Parmesan cheese.
BBQ Chicken Pizza
All natural chicken breast, BBQ sauce, green onions and chopped tomatoes.
Spicy Hawaiian Pizza
Canadian Bacon, Pineapple & Jalapenos with Red Sauce
Bianca Chicken Pizza
Creamy white sauce chicken strips, chopped garlic, roma tomatoes , & mushroom's topped with fresh basil
Sausage and Bell Pepper Pizza
Italian Sausage, roasted red peppers, fresh green peppers & red sauce topped with parmesan cheese.
Classic Veggie Pizza
Mushrooms, green peppers, black olives, onions, tomatoes with red sauce.
Gourmet Veggie Pizza
Roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, red potatoes, spinach, goat cheese, roasted garlic and mozzarella cheese on a pine nut pesto sauce, topped with Roma tomatoes and fresh basil.

Kids Menu
Kids Pizza
Cheese or pepperoni. For kids 12 and under.
Kids Penne with Butter & Parmesan
For kids 12 and under.
Kids Chicken Fingers
With french fries. For kids 12 and under.
Kids Ravioli
Meat or cheese ravioli. For kids 12 and under.
Kids Spaghetti & Meatballs
For kids 12 and under.

Starters
Minestrone Soup
Bruschetta
Lightly toasted Italian bread, topped with chopped tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, capers, Kalamata olives, basil and Parmesan cheese.
Calamari
Lightly fried squid topped with diced parsley, served with spicy marinara.
Caprese
Roma tomato, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil and balsamic reduction.

Salads
Chinese Chicken
Shredded green leaf with red & Napa cabbage, carrots, red & green bell peppers, roasted peanuts & fried wontons, chopped grilled chicken. Plum vinaigrette dressing.
Salmon Spinach
Fresh tender spinach greens tossed with sherry vinaigrette and bruschetta mix. Choice of grilled or blackened salmon.
Tannins Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, avocado, shallots, garbanzo beans, capers. Poppy seed dressing.
Spinach Salad
Fresh tender spinach greens, honey roasted pecans, blue cheese and Granny smith apples. Sherry vinaigrette dressing.
Chop Chop
Green leaf & iceberg lettuce, English peas, garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes, blue cheese, bacon, provolone cheese, salami, Kalamata olives. Herb vinaigrette dressing.
Caesar Salad
Green leaf & iceberg lettuce, herb croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese. Caesar dressing.
Greek Salad
Green leaf & iceberg lettuce, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, red onions, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, pepperoncini. Herb vinaigrette dressing.

Entrées
Penne Sausage & Peppers
Sausage & peppers in a light spicy marinara.
Fettuccini Toscana
Cream sauce, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and chicken breast.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Homemade beef meatballs with marinara sauce.
Pollo Marsala
Chicken breast, served over angel hair pasta, topped with a light mushroom Marsala sauce.
Eggplant Parmesan
Layers of breaded eggplant and marinara sauce with a side of penne pasta.
Lasagna
Ravioli
Meat or cheese ravioli with marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Grilled Salmon
Grilled or blackened, served with sautéed veggies.
Baked Pasta
Penne, Bolognese, melted mozzarella.

Sandwiches
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Home-made pesto sauce, roasted bell peppers, caramelized onions, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato on a brioche bun.
Meatball Grinder
Homemade meatballs, marinara and mozzarella cheese on a toasted french roll
Pollo Parmesan
Breaded chicken breast, marinara, topped with mozzarella on French roll.
Capistrano
Salami, mortadella, cappicola ham, provolone, tomato, lettuce, onion, pepperoncini, Italian dressing on a French roll.
Pesto Chicken Wrap
Flour tortilla, grilled chicken, pesto sauce, fresh spinach, tomato and feta cheese.
Build Your Own Burger!!
Bun, patty & three toppings on us.
Pollo Cajun Mostro
Cajun chicken breast, roasted peppers, feta, chopped onions, tomatoes, baby greens, topped with melted mozzarella on an Italian roll.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Flour tortilla, green leaf & iceberg lettuce, herb croutons, shaved Parmesan with Caesar dressing.
San Juan
Albacore tuna salad with avocado, lettuce, tomato on multi-grain bread.
Marbella
Black forest ham, roasted turkey, two strips of bacon, lettuce, tomato stacked on toasted ciabatta with mayonnaise and spicy mustard.
Del Obispo Sandwich
Sliced turkey, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onions, raspberry vinaigrette on a French roll. Served with your choice of french fries, pasta salad, potato salad, or a garden salad.
B.L.T.
Bacon, lettuce, sliced tomato, mayonnaise and avocado served on toasted ciabatta.
Reuben
Sauerkraut, pastrami, Swiss, 1000 Island on marble rye.
Apple Wood Bacon Burger
Apple wood smoked bacon, Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and 1,000 Island.

Pizza
Meat Lovers Pizza
Pepperoni, Canadian Bacon, & Italian Sausage with Red Sauce
Pesto Chicken Pizza
Pine nut pesto, light garlic, sliced chicken breast, mushrooms, tomatoes, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Tannins Pizza
Crust lightly brushed with olive oil & garlic, topped with mozzarella, Parmesan, ricotta, and Romano cheese, red onion, fresh garlic and fresh parsley.
Bianca Chicken Pizza
Creamy white sauce chicken strips, chopped garlic, roma tomatoes , & mushroom's topped with fresh basil
Margherita Pizza
Freshly sliced Roma tomatoes, red sauce and fresh basil.
Gourmet Veggie Pizza
Roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, red potatoes, spinach, goat cheese, roasted garlic and mozzarella cheese on a pine nut pesto sauce, topped with Roma tomatoes and fresh basil.
Classic Veggie Pizza
Mushrooms, green peppers, black olives, onions, tomatoes with red sauce.
Sausage and Bell Pepper Pizza
Italian Sausage, roasted red peppers, fresh green peppers & red sauce topped with parmesan cheese.
BBQ Chicken Pizza
All natural chicken breast, BBQ sauce, green onions and chopped tomatoes.
Italian Delight Pizza
Sausage, pepperoni, Roma tomatoes, mushroom, green onions and garlic with creamy white sauce.

Sides
6 inch Italian Bread Loaf with Olive Dip
1/2 pound kalamata olive dip
1 pound kalamata olive dip
6 inch loaf of garlic bread

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Recent Reviews

This was our first time here and we arrived at what seemed to be a shift change as there was only one server for the first 30 minutes of our visit. She did a good job but had way too many people to handle by herself.

The food was very good and they have a great happy hour menus.
May 2025
Really enjoyed our night here. We wanted to take our time to have a long dinner, and Katie was a great server to help us do that.

I wish they would expand their appetizer menu. However, their Tannins pizza made a perfect appetizer! The arrabiata was delicious, I substituted shrimp for chicken and highly recommend it! Meat ravioli was perfectly balanced, and their marinara is so tasty.

Wine was good, we went with a bottle of pinot noir, but...
April 2025
Glad to share that I had a super positive experience dining at Tannins despite my many food allergies (gluten, garlic, dairy, etc)!
Before attending a group luncheon, I stopped by to talk with the manager to see whether they would be able to accommodate my allergies at all. To my surprise, they were taking time to discuss possibilities and alternatives for me. I ended up selecting their lunch special which was a chicken breast with a large variety of vegetables; the meal...
March 2025

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Tannins Restaurant & Wine Bar

27211 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-8466