
Italian
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.$20.95Cavatelli 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.$22.95Fettuccine 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$22.95Spaghetti & 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.$26.95Scampi Limone
Prawns, white wine, garlic, lemon sauce, served with veggies and potatoes.$30.95Vitello Saltimbocca
Sauteed veal, prosciutto, fontina, fresh sage, sherry wine, garlic, veggies and potatoes.$29.95Vitello Piccata
Sauteed veal, white wine, lemon, garlic, capers, mushrooms, veggies and potatoes.$29.95Pork Chop Di Maiale
Charbroiled pork chop, rosemary balsamic garlic sauce, served with veggies and potatoes.$29.95Salmon Rustica
Grilled Salmon Topped with olive oil & green onions, served with onions and potatoes.$28.95Veal Parmigiano
$29.95Pollo Picata
$26.95Pollo 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$28.95Ribeye Rustico
$44.95Salmon 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$28.95Salmon Paradiso
Grilled Salmon, Chopped Shrimp, Scallops, Red Bell Peppers, Garlic, Cream Sauce , served with veggies and potatoes.$28.95Seabass 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.$19.95Pinini 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.$19.95Spaccata 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.$21.95Maiale Pizza
Tomato- Sauce, Pepperoni, Sausage, Mushrooms, Ricotta, Bell Peppers, Basil, Mozzarella$21.95Calzone
$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.$10.95Carrot Cake
$10.95OUT OF STOCK
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.
All hours
| Sunday | 11:15 am - 8:45 pm |
| Monday | 11:15 am - 8:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:15 am - 8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:15 am - 8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 11:15 am - 8:45 pm |
| Friday | 11:15 am - 9:45 pm |
| Saturday | 11:15 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.
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