Lucca Cafe

Name: Lucca Cafe
Address: 6507 Quail Hill Pkwy., 92603, CA, 92603
Telephone: 949-725-1773

6507 Quail Hill Pkwy., Irvine, CA 92603, US

• Monday: 11:00AM-9:00PM •Tuesday: 11:00AM-9:00PM •Wednesday: 11:00AM-9:00PM •Thursday: 11:00AM-9:00PM •Friday: 11:00AM-10:00PM •Saturday: 9:00AM-10:00PM •Sunday: 9:30AM-9:00PM •

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Cuisine: Mediterranean, Small Plates
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Dress Code: Upscale Casual
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Lunch

Salads

Lucca

Organic Baby Lettuces, Grape Tomatoes, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Kalamata Olives, and Toasted Pine Nuts, topped with Toasted Goat Cheese and tossed with Lucca Balsamic Vinaigrette

Caesar

Hearts of Romaine, Grape Tomatoes, Avocado, our own Herb Croutons, Parmesan Cheese and Lucca Caesar Dressing

Greek

Organic Baby Lettuces, Artichoke Hearts, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Kalamata Olives, Feta Cheese, Raspberry Marinated Red Onions, and Tzatziki (Cucumber Yoghurt) Dressing

Antipasto

Organic Baby Lettuces, Grape Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Kalamata Olives, Artichoke Hearts and Genoa Salami, tossed with Lucca Balsamic Vinaigrette

Fruit

Fresh Seasonal Fruit, a Wedge of Brie Cheese and a Toasted Baguette Piece

Soups

A Selection of Freshly Made Soups of the Day

Pastas

Linguini alla Checca

Linguine served with Fresh Roasted Tomato Sauce, a chiffonade of Basil, Pine Nuts, and topped with Parmesan Cheese

Seafood and Pesto Cream

Linguine served with a Rich Pesto Genovese Cream Sauce, Wild Salmon, Mahi Mahi and Shrimp

Greek Shrimp

Linguine with Grilled Shrimp, Fresh Diced Market Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Arugula, a Splash of Tomato Ragu and Feta Cheese

Grilled All Natural Chicken Breast, Asparagus and Leeks

Penne with Grilled All Natural Chicken Breast, Grilled Asparagus, Leeks, and Lemon Feta Cream Sauce

Grilled Albacore Filet and Puttanesca Sauce

Linguine Egg Noodles with Grilled Albacore Filet, Tomato Ragu, Capers, Anchovies, Olives, Hot Red Peppers and Parmesan Cheese

“Sunday Sauce”

Grandma Bottari’s original Meat Ragu with Lucca Meatballs and Italian Sausage served with Penne, then dusted with Parmesan Cheese. The same way she served it for more than 70 years.

Lucca Specialties

All Natural Chicken Breast Ravioloni Aperti

Large Open Ravioli stuffed with grilled All Natural Chicken Breast, Spinach, Creamy Pesto Sauce, Parmesan Cheese, and Pine Nuts

Roasted Butternut Squash Raviolis

Roasted Butternut Squash Raviolis with Brown Butter Sage Splash and Spinach alla Romana

Lasagne Bolognese

Signora Dal Cero’s Family Recipe: Traditional Northern Italian Meat Lasagne

Lucca’s Own Country Ham and Grilled Vegetable Quiche

Served with your choice of Soup, Salad or Fruit

Sandwiches

Meatball Hero

Our own Beef Meatballs with Provolone Cheese, Meat Ragu, and Roasted Peppers

Cerified Angus Beef Tri-Tip and Havarti Cheese

Tri-tip, marinated in a Balsamic Mustard Sauce, then grilled to medium rare, sliced and served with Havarti Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, Organic Lettuces and Mustard Sauce

All Natural California Chicken Breast

All Natural Chicken Breast, marinated in Herbs and Lime Juice, then grilled and served with Avocado, Market Tomatoes, Organic Lettuces, and Chipotle Aioli

Lamb Pita

Leg of Lamb, marinated in Herbs and slowly roasted to medium rare, sliced and served in Pita Bread with Market Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions and Tzatziki

Mediterranean Veggie Wrap

Sauteed Sweet Eggplant, Grilled Zucchini, Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts, Olive Tapenade, Organic Lettuces, Feta Cheese and Cannellini Bean Hummus

Tuna, Avocado and Provolone

Albacore Tuna Salad tossed with Artichoke Hearts, Preserved Lemons, Green Olives, Capers and Herbs, served with Market Tomatoes, Provolone Cheese, Avocado, Organic Lettuces and Our Own Aioli

The Classic

Prosciutto, Cappocola, and Genoa Salami, with Provolone Cheese, Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, Organic Greens, Grainy Mustard, and Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli

Lucca BLT

Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Butter Lettuce, and Market Tomatoes with Carmelized Onions, Goat Cheese, and Our Own Aioli

Turkey Club Wrap

Diestel Free-Range Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Organic Greens, Market Tomatoes and Sun- Dried Tomato Aioli in an Herb-Flavored Wrap

Lucca Kid’s Menu

Grilled Cheese Panini

Havarti Cheese on Wheat Toast with the crusts cut off

Pasta with Plain Red Sauce or Butter and Cheese

Butterfly Pasta served with our own Tomato Ragu or Melted Butter, with or without Parmesan cheese

Lunchtime Desserts

Upstanding Local Strawberry Shortcake

with Strawberry Grand Marnier Mousse and Chantilly Cream

Our Own Meyer Lemon Tart

with Homemade Whipped Cream and a Pecan Shortbread Crust

A Trio of Creme Brulee

Lucca’s Signature Warm Bread Pudding

with Amaretto, White Chocolate, Carmel and Almonds

Lucca Brownie

Assorted House Baked Cookies

Chocolate Dipped Cookies

Handmade Ice Cream/Sorbet Trio

Scoop of Handmade French Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Chef’s Seasonal Specialties

Ask your Server

Saturdays

Breakfast Items

Assortment of Fresh Pastries

Chef’s choice of Fresh Pastries. Check the Specials.

Ham and Grilled Vegetable Quiche

Served with your choice of Soup, Salad or Fruit

Our Own Oatmeal

Steel cut oats served with Maple Cream and Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Bagel, Wild Salmon Lox, and Cream Cheese

Fresh Toasted Bagel with our own Grappa-Cured Wild Salmon Gravadlax, Raspberry-Marinated Red Onion, Tomato, and Traditional or Lime Cream Cheese, served with a Fresh Seasonal Fruit Cup

Pain Perdu

Classic French Toast, only better, made with our own Challah Bread and served with Orange Creme Fraiche, Vermont Maple Syrup, and a Fresh Seasonal Fruit Cup

Buttermilk Pancakes

Served with Fresh Apple Butter, Vermont Maple Syrup, and a Fresh Seasonal Fruit Cup

Eggs in Purgatory

Two Cage Free Eggs coddled in Spicy Tomato Salsa, topped with Cheeses and Avocado and served over Breakfast Potatoes, with a Seasonal Fruit Cup and Baguette Toast on the side

Eggs Lucca

Two Poached Eggs, served with Havarti Cheese, grilled Asparagus and Country Ham on a toasted Baguette with Mustard- Cognac Bearnaise and Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Three Eggs Scrambled or in a French Rolled Omelet, with choice of up to 3 f

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Plate

Served with a Toasted Baguette and a Wedge of Brie

Build Your Own Breakfast

Fresh Seasonal fruit

One Egg “your way”

Two Eggs “your way”

Short Stack of Buttermilk Pancakes

Greek-style Yoghurt and Honey

Sliced French Country Ham

Bagel and Cream Cheese

Lucca Breakfast Potatoes

Apple-Smoked Thick Cut Bacon

Mediterranean Chicken Sausage

Toasted Baguette Piece

Grilled All Natural Chicken Breast

Lucca Specialties

Lasagne Bolognese

Signora Dal Cero’s Family Recipe: Traditional Northern Italian Meat Lasagne

“Sunday Sauce”

Grandma Bottari’s original Meat Ragu with Lucca Meatballs and Italian Sausage served with Penne

Sandwiches & Salads

Lucca Salad

Organic Baby Lettuces, Grape Tomatoes, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Kalamata Olives, and Toasted Pine Nuts, topped with Toasted Goat Cheese and tossed with Lucca Balsamic Vinaigrette

Antipasto Salad

Organic Baby Lettuces, Grape Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Kalamata Olives, Artichoke Hearts and Genoa Salami, tossed with Lucca Balsamic Vinaigrette

Meatball Hero

Our own Beef Meatballs with Provolone Cheese, Meat Ragu, and Roasted Peppers

Cerified Angus Tri-Tip Sandwich

Tri-tip, marinated in a Balsamic Mustard Sauce, then grilled to medium rare, sliced and served with Havarti Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, Organic Lettuces and Mustard Sauce

All Natural California Chicken Breast

All Natural Chicken Breast, marinated in Herbs and Lime Juice, then grilled and served with Avocado, Market Tomatoes, Organic Lettuces, and Chipotle Aioli

Mediterranean Veggie Wrap

Sauteed Sweet Eggplant, Grilled Zucchini, Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts, Olive Tapenade, Organic Lettuces, Feta Cheese and Cannelini Bean Hummus

Tuna, Avocado and Provolone

Albacore Tuna Salad tossed with Artichoke Hearts, Preserved Lemons, Green Olives, Capers and Herbs, served with Market Tomatoes, Provolone Cheese, Avocado, Organic Lettuces and Our Own Aioli

The Classic

Prosciutto, Cappocola, and Genoa Salami, with Provolone Cheese, Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Organic Greens, Grainy Mustard, and Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli

Lucca BLT

Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Butter Lettuce, and Market Tomatoes with Carmelized Onions, Goat Cheese, and Our Own Aioli

Turkey Club Wrap

Diestel Free-Range Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Organic Greens, Market Tomatoes and Sun- Dried Tomato Aioli in an Herb-Flavored Wrap

Lucca Kid’s Menu

Grilled Cheese Panini

Havarti Cheese on Wheat Toast with the crusts cut off

Pasta with Plain Red Sauce or Butter and Cheese

Butterfly Pasta served with our own Tomato Ragu or Melted Butter, with or without Parmesan cheese

Lucca Spring 2008 Dinner Menu

Cheeses

One cheese taste

Three cheese sampler

Five cheese sampler

Citrus marinated olives

Sicilian Sweet Olives

Extra crostini and spreads

Charcuterie

Prosciutto di Parma with seasonal fruit

Speck, granny smith apples, parmesano reggiano

Organic bresaola, arugula, extra virgin olive oil

Jamon serrano, manchego, quince paste

Salamis: Molinari finnochiona, coppa, imported mortadella

Lucca reserve charcuterie, please see special menu:

Soups

Lucca soup shooters

Chowder, bisque or hearty soup of the week

(see specials)

Pastas

Hand cut pappardelle, duck ragu, pecorino pepato

Handmade stuffed hankerchiefs (limited quantities):

Fairytale Squash, brown butter, sage, hazelnuts Humboldt fog and 4 cheeses, basil pesto cream Veal, mortadella, spinach, tomato ragu

Spinach and egg linguini, asparagus pesto, Meyer lemon zest, spring vegetab

Skewers

Filet mignon, sweet peppers, roasted garlic tarragon aioli

Pork tenderloin, prosciutto, sage, white wine

Wild salmon, mahi mahi, salmoriglio rosso

Chicken breast, sweet onions, chipotle aioli

Australian lamb leg, spicy rub, tzatziki

Asparagus, prosciutto, portobello mushroom, garlic butter

Extra pita toasts and hummus

Greens, etc.

Baby spinach, spiced and herbed pork belly, balsamic glazed local strawberr

Italian Tumin Rutulin goat and cow’s milk cheese, crispy Serrano ham, toa

Organic mescalun, roasted sweet peppers, kalamata olives, toasted pine nuts

Seafood

Paella Valenciana, spinach, asparagus, leeks, spring peas and greens, seare

Honey grilled wild salmon, herbed couscous, tarragon mustard

Pistachio-peppercorn crusted halibut, lemon-artichoke risotto cake, basil b

Seafood Sampler:

Maryland crab cake, rouille, slaw Diver scallop, parmesan basket, spinach Jumbo shrimp, guanciale, buerre blanc

Meat and Fowl from the Grill

All natural chicken breast, speck, gruyere cheese, sage leaf, savory bread

Chairman’s Reserve all natural pork tenderloin, lingonberries, corn creme

Three Kobe beef sliders, shoestring fries, Dijon mustard remoulade:

| Avocado, bacon | Gorgonzola, caramelized onion | Wild mushrooms

Certified angus beef hanger steak, wild mushroom trifolata, yukon gold pota

Hazelnut-thyme crusted and pancetta wrapped free-range New Zealand baby lam

Mixed Grill:

| Certified angus beef hanger steak, mustardcognac bearnaise | New Zealand free-range baby lamb chop, demi glace | Mediterranean chicken sausage, oven-roasted tomato chutney, feta-polenta cake