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    Mangia Bene Cucina 27281 La Paz Rd Suite i

    27281 La Paz Rd Suite i

    Laguna Niguel, CA 92677


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    Featured Items

    • Rigatoni Mangia Bene

      Tube pasta with rich tomato cream sauce, tender grilled chicken, hearty portobellos, fragrant garlic, and a sprinkle of reggiano cheese.
      $22.95
    • Mangia Bene Salad

      Crisp Romaine, tender grilled chicken, artichokes, Reggiano cheese, red onions, bell peppers, and Roma tomatoes.
      $20.95
    • Formaggi Pizza

      Fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella.
      $17.95

    Dinner

    Antipasti

    • Zuppa Del Giorno

      $10.95
    • Calamari Fritti

      Crispy rings of calamari paired with zesty homemade marinara sauce and lemon wedges.
      $16.95
    • Bruschetta

      Crispy ciabatta crostini topped with diced roma tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, and garlic.
      $13.95
    • Fungi Ripieni

      Savory stuffed mushrooms packed with sausage, onions, garlic, parmigiano, and prosciutto.
      $15.95
    • Griliata Portobello

      Portobello mushrooms, arugula, creamy goat cheese, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction topped with pine nuts.
      $15.95
    • Caprese

      Roma tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, vibrant peppers, drizzled with balsamic reduction, pesto, and olive oil.
      $16.95
    • Carciofi Tostati

      Artichoke hearts with a burst of white wine, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, and a sprinkle of Reggiano cheese.
      $15.95
    • Melanzane Parmigiana

      Layers of roasted eggplant, rich tomato sauce, gooey fresh mozzarella, and savory parmigiano.
      $15.95

    Insalata

    • Taglio

      Crisp Romaine, juicy tomatoes, savory Reggiano, vibrant red onions, and crunchy bell peppers.
      $15.95
    • Cesare

      Crisp romaine lettuce, tangy parmesan cheese, and crunchy croutons, finished with a classic Caesar dressing.
      $15.95
    • Bistecca Salad

      Crisp chopped Romaine, juicy 8oz New York Steak, ripe tomatoes, artichoke hearts, onions, and tangy feta cheese.
      $26.95
    • Mangia Bene Salad

      Crisp Romaine, tender grilled chicken, artichokes, Reggiano cheese, red onions, bell peppers, and Roma tomatoes.
      $20.95
    • Gamberetti

      Crisp romaine, juicy shrimp, ripe tomatoes, zesty onions, kalamata olives, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese.
      $20.95
    • Pere E. Gorgonzola

      Crisp Romaine, juicy pears, tangy gorgonzola, and sweet caramelized walnuts. Optional add-on: tender chicken.
      $16.95
    • Calamari Salad

      Crisp chopped romaine, juicy tomatoes, tangy red onions, savory parmesan, bell peppers, mozzarella, and tender calamari.
      $20.95

    Pasta E Risotti

    • Cavatelli Della Zia

      Delightful combination of roasted eggplants, caramelized onions, garlic, and mozzarella, all nestled in a rich marinara sauce.
      $20.95
    • Cavatelli Dela Zia Bolognese

      Delightful combination of roasted eggplants, caramelized onions, garlic, and mozzarella, all nestled in a rich meat sauce.
      $21.95
    • Gnocchi Genovese

      Soft potato pillows with basil, pine nut pesto, cream, garlic, and a sprinkle of Reggiano cheese.
      $22.95
    • Capellini Pugliese

      Angel hair pasta with virgin olive oil, sun-dried and Roma tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil.
      $20.95
    • Rigatoni Mangia Bene

      Tube pasta with rich tomato cream sauce, tender grilled chicken, hearty portobellos, fragrant garlic, and a sprinkle of reggiano cheese.
      $22.95
    • Tortelloni Romana

      Ricotta dumplings, rich tomato-cream sauce, savory pancetta, earthy mushrooms, sweet peas, garlic, and a sprinkle of Reggiano cheese.
      $23.95
    • Ravioli Puttanesca

      Ricotta filled ravioli, marinara, kalamata olives, basil, capers, garlic, reggiano.
      $23.95
    • Agnolotti Rosati

      Roasted chicken & spinach ravioli, tomato cream sauce, rosemary, garlic, vodka, reggiano.
      $23.95
    • Ziti Portobello

      Tube pasta, portobellos, cream, caramelized onions, goat cheese, reggiano.
      $22.95
    • Penne Campagnola

      Tube pasta, roasted chicken, sun dried tomatoes, bell peppers, fresh oregano.
      $22.95
    • Lasagna Alforno

      Fresh tomato meat sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, reggiano.
      $22.95
    • Liguini Tutto Mare

      Shrimp, clams, scallops, pinot grigio, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic.
      $29.95
    • Penne Sonato

      Grilled chicken, artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, pesto cream, reggiano.
      $22.95
    • Luiguini Vongole

      Linguini, clams, white wine, garlic, virgin olive oil, red pepper.
      $24.95
    • Rigatoni Norcina

      Tube pasta, sausage, asparagus, caramelized onions, sherry, cream, reggiano.
      $22.95
    • Fettuccine Alredo Con Pollo

      Fettuccine, roasted chicken, garlic, cream, reggiano.
      $22.95
    • Fettuccine Alfredo W/Shrimp

      Fettuccine, shrimp, garlic, cream, reggiano.
      $24.95
    • Risotto Toscana

      Arborio rice, sausage, bell peppers, peas, mushrooms, garlic, reggiano.
      $22.95
    • Risoto Mare E Monti

      Arborio rice, shrimp, clams, scallops, mushrooms, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic.
      $25.95
    • Linguini & Meatballs

      Linguini Pasta, Meatsauce, Meatballs
      $22.95
    • Spaghetti & Meatballs

      $22.95
    • Linguini Alla Salmone

      Linguini pasta, smoked salmon, vodka, garlic, cream, reggiano.
      $23.95
    • Ravioli Di Zucca

      Pumpkin butternut squash ravioli, brown sugar, butter sage, cherries, pine nuts, reggiano.
      $23.95
    • **Custom Order**

      $20.95

    Griglia

    • Pollo Mustardo

      Dijon mustard, mushrooms, white wine, capers, garlic, served with veggies and potatoes
      $26.95
    • Pollo Milanese

      Sauteed chicken breast, mushrooms, olive oil, lemon, garlic, served with veggies and potatoes.
      $26.95
    • Pollo Parmigiano

      Grilled chicken breast, marinara, fresh mozzarella, reggiano, served with veggies and potatoes.
      $26.95
    • Pollo Marsala

      Grilled chicken breast, marsala wine, bell peppers, mushrooms, garlic, served with veggies and potatoes.
      $26.95
    • Scampi Limone

      Prawns, white wine, garlic, lemon sauce, served with veggies and potatoes.
      $30.95
    • Vitello Saltimbocca

      Sauteed veal, prosciutto, fontina, fresh sage, sherry wine, garlic, veggies and potatoes.
      $29.95
    • Vitello Piccata

      Sauteed veal, white wine, lemon, garlic, capers, mushrooms, veggies and potatoes.
      $29.95
    • Pork Chop Di Maiale

      Charbroiled pork chop, rosemary balsamic garlic sauce, served with veggies and potatoes.
      $29.95
    • Salmon Rustica

      Grilled Salmon Topped with olive oil & green onions, served with onions and potatoes.
      $28.95
    • Veal Parmigiano

      $29.95
    • Pollo Picata

      $26.95
    • Pollo Nona

      $26.95

    Specials

    • Cioppino

      Fresh Clams, Jumbo Shrimp, Scallops, Calamari, Salmon, Capers, Black Olives, Marinara White Wine Sauce
      $29.95
    • Lobster Ravioli

      Lobster Stuffed Ravioli Sherry Cream, Shallots Garlic, Cream, Red Bell Peppers
      $28.95
    • Ribeye Rustico

      $44.95
    • Salmon Checa

      Grilled salmon, white wine, Romas, basil, shallots, garlic, Served with potatoes and veggies
      $28.95
    • Salmon Checca Con Risotto

      Grilled Salmon, White wine, Romas, Basil, Shallots, over Arborio rice, Spinach & Garlic
      $28.95
    • Salmon Paradiso

      Grilled Salmon, Chopped Shrimp, Scallops, Red Bell Peppers, Garlic, Cream Sauce , served with veggies and potatoes.
      $28.95
    • Seabass Picatta

      Grilled Chilean Sea Bass, White Wine, Lemon, Mushrooms, Capers, served with veggies and potatoes.
      $45.95
    • Seared Ahi Salad

      Blackened 8oz Ahi Tuna with sesame over Romaine ettuce, Parmesan cheese, Romas, Bell peppers, topped with Balsamic reduction
      $22.95
    • Spagueti Diavolo

      Spaguetti, Large Prawns, Spicy Marinara, Scallops Sun Dried Tomotoes, Garlic, Capers, Romas,
      $29.95

    Panini

    • Panini Di Pollo

      Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, house dressing on wood fired focaccia bread.
      $19.95
    • Panini Vegetable

      Grilled eggplant, bell peppers, onions, spinach, goat cheese, balsamic reduction.
      $19.95
    • Panini Salsiccia

      Grilled sausage, roasted bell peppers, caramelized onions, basil, mozzarella cheese & marinara sause.
      $19.95
    • Pinini Meatball

      Marinara, Mozzarella, Meatballs
      $19.95

    Pizza

    • Formaggi Pizza

      Fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella.
      $17.95
    • Salsiccia Pizza

      Sausage, caramelized onions, tomato sauce, mozzarella.
      $20.95
    • Marguerita Pizza

      Sliced romas, sweet basil, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella.
      $19.95
    • Mangia Bene Pizza

      Artichoke, bells, eggplant, mushroom, tomato sauce, mozzarella.
      $19.95
    • Rustica Pizza

      Grilled chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, onions, garlic, mozzarella.
      $20.95
    • Portobello Pizza

      Portobello, goat cheese, cream sauce, caramelized onions, garlic, mozzarella.
      $20.95
    • Pesto Pizza

      Fresh basil pesto, romas, toasted pine nuts, mozzarella.
      $19.95
    • Spaccata Pizza

      Romas and sun dried tomatoes, black olives, onions, garlic, feta, mozzarella.
      $19.95
    • Frutti Di Mare Pizza

      Spicy shrimp, tomato sauce, sun dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, mozzarella.
      $21.95
    • Maiale Pizza

      Tomato- Sauce, Pepperoni, Sausage, Mushrooms, Ricotta, Bell Peppers, Basil, Mozzarella
      $21.95
    • Calzone

      $19.95

    Dolce

    • Canolis

      2 Sweet wafer shell filled with Sweet Ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, fresh lemon & orange zest Grand Marnier then topped with chocolate sauce & powdered sugar.
      $10.95
    • Carrot Cake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.95
    • Cassata

      Layered pound cake, white custard, Amaretto, a hint of cinnamon. topped with bittersweet chocolate, Maraschino cherry.
      $10.95
    • Cheesecake

      $10.95
    • Chocolate Cake

      Moist chocolate cake made with sour cream & dark chocolate, rich pudding center, fresh whipped cream icing with a hint of Grand Marnier.
      $10.95
    • Tiramisu

      Espresso-soaked ladyfinger cookies laced with rum between layers of sweet mascarpone cheese, topped with fresh whipped cream & bitter-sweet cocoa.
      $10.95
    • Zuppa Inglese

      Layered pound cake laced with Brandy, Zabaglione (A Marsala Wine custard), seasonal berries, fresh whipped cream & crushed Amaretto biscotti.

    Sides

    • Panini Bread

      $5.00
    • Side Alfredo Suace

      $3.00
    • Side Arrabiata Suace

      $3.00
    • Side Bolognese Sauce

      $3.00
    • Side Marinara

      $2.00
    • Side Meatballs (2)

      2 Meatballs in Marinara
      $8.00
    • Side Veggies

      $6.00

    Beverages

    • Arnold Palmer

      $4.00
    • Coke

      $4.00
    • Coke Diet

      $4.00
    • Coke Zero

      $4.00
    • Cranberry Juice

      $5.00
    • Dr. Pepper

      $4.00
    • Ginger Ale

      $4.00
    • Iced Tea

      $4.00
    • Orange Fanta

      $4.00
    • Orange Juice

      $5.00
    • Pineapple Juice

      $5.00
    • Pink Lemonade

      $4.00
    • Pomegranate Juice

      $7.00
    • Rob Roy

      $13.00
    • Shirley Temple

      $4.00
    • Sprite

      $4.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:15 am - 8:45 pm
    Monday11:15 am - 8:45 pm
    Tuesday11:15 am - 8:45 pm
    Wednesday11:15 am - 8:45 pm
    Thursday11:15 am - 8:45 pm
    Friday11:15 am - 9:45 pm
    Saturday11:15 am - 9:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Located in beautiful Laguna Niguel, CA, Mangia Bene Cucina has been an Orange County landmark since 1991. Our mission is to provide our guests with the best and most memorable dining experience. From our upbeat and vibrant staff, to our original and delicious Italian dishes. We have a passion for Italian cuisine and with over 25 years of restaurant experience, we are sure to provide you with what we like to call, The Fresh Italian Food Experience. From serving you daily for lunch and dinner to catering your parties and special events, we welcome your family to our family restaurant.

    Location

    27281 La Paz Rd Suite i, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

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