La Vecchia Cucina

Name: La Vecchia Cucina
Address: 2654 Main St Ste D 90405-4066, Santa Monica, California
Telephone: 13103997979

Menu last updated: 2024-01-28

Caprese

Fresh mozzarella cheese, heirloom tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil

Burrata

Fresh burrata cheese, heirloom tomatoes, prosciutto San Daniele, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and aged balsamic vinegar

Calamari Fritti

Fried squid served with our spicy marinara sauce and lemon on the side

Melanzane alla Caprina

Eggplant rollatini with goat cheese and herbs, topped with our marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, basil and oven baked

Bruschetta

Flat bread topped with diced Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil

Antipasto la Vecchia

Fresh mozzarella cheese, heirloom tomatoes, basil, with roasted peppers and zucchini, served on a bed of pesto sauce

Padellata di Cozze e Vongole

Steamed manila clams and black Mediterranean mussels in a spicy garlic white wine broth

Capriccio Imperiale

Chilled seafood salad with lobster, jumbo shrimp, calamari and green beans tossed in an extra virgin olive oil lemon dressing

Mista

Baby mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumber, celery, radish and carrots tossed in our classic balsamic vinaigrette

Caesar

Romaine lettuce hearts and croutons tossed in our classic creamy Caesar dressing topped with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Tri-Colori

Baby arugula, radicchio and Belgian endive tossed in our classic balsamic vinaigrette topped with walnuts and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Tagliata

Our chopped salad with romaine and iceberg lettuces, tomatoes, turkey breast, salami, pepperoncini and fresh mozzarella cheese tossed in a champagne vinaigrette

Rigatoni Bolognese

Rigatoni tossed with our signature meat sauce

Spaghetti Vecchio Mondo

Spaghetti tossed with our hand-rolled meatballs in our pomodoro sauce

Penne alla Vodka

Penne tossed with garlic and vodka in our marinara sauce with a touch of cream

Penne Arrabbiata

Penne tossed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, red chili flakes and parsley in our spicy marinara sauce

Linguine alla Puttanesca

Linguine tossed with kalamata olives, capers, mushrooms and basil in our pomodoro sauce

Bucatini Al'Amatriciana

Fresh bucatini pasta tossed with sautéed shallots, garlic, smoked guanciale and pecorino cheese in our pomodoro sauce

Casareccia All'Agnello

Fresh casareccia pasta tossed in a braised lamb shank ragu topped with a quenelle of Italian buffalo milk ricotta cheese and micro basil

Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti tossed in a classic sauce made from Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, pecorino cheese, organic eggs, black pepper and smoked guanciale

Linguine alla Zingara

Linguine tossed with diced chicken breast, sun dried tomatoes, leeks, zucchini, diced tomatoes and basil in an extra virgin olive oil garlic sauce

Farfalle la Vecchia

Farfalle tossed with sautéed lobster, asparagus, white alba mushrooms and diced tomatoes in a light white wine pomodoro sauce

Linguine Mare e Monte

Linguine tossed with sautéed diced U12 wild blue shrimp, shitake mushrooms and diced tomatoes in a creamy pesto sauce

Penne al Salmone

Penne tossed with diced Ōra King salmon, scallions, green beans, radicchio and diced tomatoes in a cream sauce

Linguine alle Vongole

Linguine tossed with manila clams, garlic, red chili flakes and parsley in a white wine sauce

Linguine Pescatore

Linguine tossed with manila clams, black Mediterranean mussels, squid, sea bass and a U10 wild blue shrimp in our spicy marinara sauce

Lasagna della Nonna

Lasagna made with layers of mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese with prosciutto cotto in our ragu sauce

Margherita

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and basil

Deluxe

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, mild Italian sausage, mushrooms, green bell peppers and onions

Rustica

Mozzarella cheese, goat cheese and oregano topped with fresh Prosciutto San Daniele, diced tomatoes and baby arugula

Siciliana

Tomato sauce, mild Italian sausage, kalamata olives, red onions and basil, topped with fresh burrata cheese

Calabrese

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, mild Italian sausage, chorizo, diced jalapeño pepper and caramelized onions

Capricciosa

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, artichoke hearts and kalamata olives

Funghi e Prosciutto

Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and mushrooms topped with fresh Prosciutto San Daniele

Primavera

Tomato sauce, tri-color bell peppers, red onions, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, zucchini, tomatoes, kalamata olives and basil (with or without cheese)

Salmone al Forno

Oven broiled Ōra King salmon with baby mixed greens and kalamata olives tossed in extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Scampi la Vecchia

Fair trade U10 wild blue shrimp, caught off the western coast of Mexico, sautéed with garlic and rosemary in a white wine sauce

Branzino al Forno

Oven broiled Mediterranean sea bass in an extra virgin olive oil lemon herb sauce

Pollo al Limone

Grilled chicken breast sautéed in a white wine lemon sauce

Rotolo alla Brace

Chicken breast rolled and stuffed with baked eggplant, grilled zucchini and mozzarella cheese in a shitake mushroom Marsala wine sauce

Pollo Milanese

Lightly pounded and breaded chicken breast topped with a baby arugula and heirloom tomatoes tossed in an extra virgin olive oil lemon dressing

Pollo alla Levini

Grilled chicken breast marinated with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, crushed red chili flakes and herbs served with sautéed green vegetables

Pollo alla Parmigiana

Lightly pounded and breaded chicken breast topped with basil, mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and finished in a light white wine pomodoro sauce

Scaloppine alla Parmigiana

Thinly pounded veal sautéed in a light white wine pomodoro sauce, topped with basil, mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Vitello Marsala

Thinly pounded veal sautéed with artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes in a Marsala wine sauce

Vitello Piccata

Thinly pounded veal sautéed in a light white wine lemon caper sauce

Ossobuco alla Romana

Center cut 16 oz veal shank, braised with celery, carrots, onions, veal stock and red wine, served on a bed of Italian Arborio rice

Costolette d'Agnello

Grilled lamb chops topped with a garlic and rosemary balsamic reduction sauce

Tagliata di Manzo

Lightly pounded grilled USDA choice filet mignon medallions topped with a baby arugula salad tossed in an extra virgin olive oil lemon dressing

Bistecchine alla Pizzaiola

Grilled USDA choice filet mignon medallions topped in a light white wine pomodoro sauce with garlic, oregano and basil

Filetto al Porto

Grilled USDA choice filet mignon, topped in a port wine reduction sauce with mushrooms and leeks

Broccoli

Broccoli, sautéed or steamed

Mixed Vegetables

Broccoli, carrots and zucchini, sautéed or steamed

Levini Green Vegetables

Zucchini, broccoli, green beans and peas sauteed with EVOO, garlic, herbs, red chili fakes

Potatoes

Roasted or mashed, based on availability

Fries

Shoestring fries tossed with sea salt

Truffle Fries

Shoestring fries tossed with sea salt, parsley, truffle oil and Parmigiano cheese

About

4.8 ( 49 reviews)
31-40, $$, $$$
2654 Main St Ste D 90405-4066
13103997979

Day of the Week	Opening Hours
Monday	11:30 - 21:30
Tuesday	11:30 - 21:30
Wednesday	11:30 - 21:30
Thursday	11:30 - 21:30
Friday	11:30 - 22:30
Saturday	11:30 - 22:30
Sunday	11:00 - 21:30

Cuisines

🍝 Italian

Dining Options

💺 Seating
♿ Wheelchair Accessible
🥡 Takeout
🍽️ Table service
📅 Reservations
🍷 Serves Alcohol
💳 Accepts Credit Cards
🪑 Highchairs Available
🍸 Full Bar
📶 Free Wifi
🍱 Lunch
🍽️ Dinner

Accepts Credit Cards

Recommended Reviews

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4.8

49 reviews

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John Paul MacDonell

2018-10-23 on google

The best local italian place in Santa Monica. One of the best happy hours in town but get there early because limited seating at the bar. Also very good place for lunch during the week!

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Lee Lassow

2018-10-08 on google

Excellent food. Serve to 11p. Friendly and accommodating staff

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Ozan Ozansoy

2018-10-06 on google

Dishes I tasted was good. They have a very good price combo menu at lunch time.