Stella's

Stella's Menu

(949) 234-1679
17 Monarch Bay Plaza, Dana Point, CA 92629
$$$$$

Primo


Rollatini
eggplant, ricotta di bufala, housemade mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, marinara
Bruschetta
brick oven toast, vine ripened tomatoes, fresh garlic, basil and evoo**
Calamari Fritti
spicy marinara & citrus aioli
Gamberetti Gina
jumbo prawns, housemade cocktail sauce and tomato caper emulsion
Rapini Reno
andy boy broccoli rabe, sweet italian sausage, white wine, garlic
Rapini Portabella
portabella mushrooms, broccoli rabe, sherry, garlic

Zuppa & Insalate


Minestrone
fresh vegetables, pasta, beans
Zuppa Dâ??cippolle
italian onion soup, aged provolone, brick oven croutons
Mista Di Casa
organic field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, brick oven croutons, basil tomato balsamic vinaigrette
Cesare
hearts of romaine, shaved reggiano, baked garlic croutons, house dressing add pollo or scampi
Penne Al Fresco
penne rigate mixed with assorted seasonal vegetables topped with parmesan and balsamic vinaigrette
Caprino Di Raspberry
organic mixed greens, goat cheese, fresh raspberries, toasted almonds, raspberry vinaigrette
Caprese
seasons best tomatoes, fresh housemade mozzarella, fresh basil, pesto
Spinaci
baby spinach, mandarin oranges in a mouth watering citrus vinaigrette
Seafood Del Grotto
mixed greens, jumbo prawns, alaskan king crab legs with fresh lemon balsamic vinaigrette
Daily Specials

Pizza

Authentic Neapolitan-style Pizza with a Lightly Browned Thin Crust From The Wood Burning Brick Oven. Toppings Are From The Finest and Freshest Seasonal Ingredients
Pizza Margherita
vine ripened tomatoes, basil, housemade mozzarella
Pizza Marinara
san marzano tomatoes, fresh oregano and garlic
Pizza Bianca
homemade mozzarella, reggiano, ricotta di bufala, garlic, genco extra virgin olive oil
Pizza Portabella
grilled mushrooms, red onions, goat cheese, italian parsley, tomato sauce, housemade mozzarella
Pizza Astarita
italian sweet sausage, homemade meatballs, imported salami, fresh oregano, tomato sauce, housemade mozzarella
Pizza Del Giorno
chefâ??s choice - ask your server for details
Wood Fired Garlic Toast
fresh garlic, fresh herbs, evoo**

Serious Italian Pastas


Capellini Checca
fresh basil, garlic, vine ripened tomatoes, evoo**
Linguini Con Vongole Oâ?? Cozze
fresh clams or mussels, red or white wine sauce
Linguini Bolognese
stellaâ??s casalinga meat sauce,
"" Spaghetti & Meatballs""
Penne Con Sarge
sliced chicken, sundried tomatoes, tarragon and cream (recipe requested by bon appetite)
Three Cheese Ravioli
ricotta, reggiano, mozzarella, stellaâ??s meatball, tomato basil marinara
Penne Alla Joeâ??s Nana
breaded eggplant, ricotta di bufala, tomatoes, garlic, marinara
Housemade Lasagna
three cheeses - ricotta, mozzarella and reggiano with marinara or bolognese

Secondi

**Genco Extra Virgin Olive Oil ( ""evoo"" )
Salmone Al Pomodoro
wild fillet, fresh garlic, tomatoes, basil, , pasta, vegetables, evoo**
Pollo Con Verdura Alla Griglia
marinated grilled chicken breast, fresh herbs and sautéed seasonal vegetables

Primo


Rollatini
eggplant, ricotta di bufala, housemade mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, marinara
Stellaâ??s Crab Cakes
blue crab, shallot aioli, italian tomato salsa
Capesante Chiccho
seared jumbo scallops, roasted peppers, arugula, spicy arrabiata
Bruschetta
brick oven toast, vine ripened tomatoes, fresh garlic, basil and evoo**
Abelâ??s Bruschetta
smashed cannellini beans, roasted vegetables and aged provolone
Vongole Vincenzo
steamed clams, white wine and clam broth
Cozze Alla Ciao
steamed mussels, light tomato basil broth
Tono Dâ?? Stella
sesame crusted ahi, arugula, ginger cucumber slaw
Calamari Fritti
spicy marinara and citrus aioli
Gamberetti Gina
jumbo prawns, housemade cocktail sauce and tomato caper emulsion
Rapini Reno
andy boy broccoli rabe, sweet italian sausage, white wine, garlic
Peppers Alla Buco
roasted red peppers, tomatoes, homemade mozzarella, arugula
Rapini Portabella
portabella mushrooms, broccoli rabe, sherry, garlic
Antipasto Collection ( Serves 2 )
platter of salami, italian cheeses, grilled vegetables, olives, pepperoncini

Zuppa & Insalate

Chef - Abel Gonzalez, Pizzaiola - Joseph Morano
Minestrone
fresh vegetables, pasta, beans
Zuppa Dâ??cippolle
italian onion soup, aged provolone, brick oven croutons
Mista Di Casa
organic field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, brick oven croutons, basil tomato balsamic vinaigrette
Cesare
hearts of romaine, shaved reggiano, baked garlic croutons, house dressing add pollo or scampi
Caprino Di Raspberry
organic mixed greens, goat cheese, fresh raspberries, toasted almonds, raspberry vinaigrette
Caprese
seasons best tomatoes, fresh housemade mozzarella, fresh basil, pesto

Serious Italian Pastas

Bring in your favorite wine and let us pour, Corkage fee $15 Sunday - Thursday $20 Friday & Saturday Split Entrée $5, Parties of 8 or more - Gratuity 18
%Capellini Aglio Olio
garlic, italian parsley, reggiano and evoo**
Capellini Con Scampi
jumbo prawns in a garlic white wine sauce with basil and evoo**
Capellini Checca
fresh basil, garlic, vine ripened tomatoes, evoo**
Fettucini Cologgio
imported proscuitto, portobellos, broccoli rabe, brick oven roasted tomatoes, evoo** and herbs
Fettucini Andolini
shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, lobster, grey goose vodka sauce
Linguini Con Vongole Oâ?? Cozze
fresh clams or mussels, red or white wine sauce
Linguini Bolognese
stellaâ??s casalinga meat sauce, ""spaghetti & meatballs""
Penne Con Sarge
sliced chicken, sundried tomatoes, tarragon and cream (recipe requested by bon appetite)
Penne Gambino
italian sweet sausage, broccoli rapini, sundried tomatoes, basil
Three Cheese Ravioli
ricotta, reggiano, mozzarella, stellaâ??s meatball, tomato basil marinara
Penne Alla Joeâ??s Nana
breaded eggplant, ricotta di bufala, tomatoes, garlic, marinara

Pizza


Authentic Neapolitan-style Pizza
with a lightly browned thin crust from the wood burning brick oven. toppings are from the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients.
Pizza Margherita
vine ripened tomatoes, basil, housemade mozzarella
Pizza Marinara
san marzano tomatoes, fresh oregano and garlic
Pizza Bianca
homemade mozzarella, reggiano, ricotta di bufala, garlic, evoo**
Pizza Portabella
grilled mushrooms, red onions, goat cheese, italian parsley, tomato sauce, housemade mozzarella
Pizza Astarita
italian sweet sausage, homemade meatballs, imported salami, fresh oregano, tomato sauce, housemade mozzarella
Pizza Del Giorno
chefâ??s choice - ask your server for details

Secondi


Pollo Soprano
grilled eggplant, roma tomatoes and housemade fresh mozzarella with pasta and vegetables
Pollo Clemenza
sautéed mushrooms, a splash of sherry and cream, seasonal vegetables and potatoes
Pollo Picatta
sautéed with lemon, capers, pinot grigio, paired with pasta and vegetables
Pollo Calabria
imported proscuitto, andy boy broccoli rabe, garlic, spicy marinara over pasta
Agnello Di Angelo
dijon crusted new zealand rack of lamb, fresh mint, chianti reduction, potatoes, vegetables
Salmone Al Pomodoro
wild fillet, fresh garlic, tomatoes, basil, evoo**, pasta, vegetables
Salmone Baccala
wild fillet with housemade pesto sauce, pasta, seasonal vegetables
Capesante Giovanni
seared jumbo scallops, spicy grey goose vodka tomato sauce served with pasta and vegetables
Scampi Pentangeli
jumbo prawns, saffron, garlic, cognac cream served with pasta and vegetables
Fresh Catch

Lounge Menu

Happy hour: Monday through Friday from 4:00 - 6:30pm House Wine $5.00 - 1/2 Price Appetizers - Drink Specials
Rollatini
eggplant, ricotta di bufala, housemade mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, marinara
Stellaâ??s Crab Cakes
blue crab, shallot aioli, italian tomato salsa
Bruschetta
brick oven toast, vine ripened tomatoes, fresh garlic, basil and evoo**
Capesante Chiccho
seared jumbo scallops, roasted peppers, arugula, spicy arrabiata
Abelâ??s Bruschetta
smashed cannellini beans, roasted vegetables and aged provolone
Vongole Vincenzo
steamed clams, white wine & clam broth
Tono Dâ?? Stella
sesame crusted ahi, arugula, ginger cucumber slaw
Calamari Fritti
spicy marinara & citrus aioli
Caprese*
vine ripened tomatoes, fresh housemade mozzarella, basil, evoo** and pesto
Gamberetti Gina*
jumbo prawns, housemade cocktail sauce and tomato caper emulsion
Bolognese
homemade meat sauce, penne rigate with a dollop of ricotta di bufala
Josephinaâ??s
three meatballs, marinara, reggiano. served with brick oven bread
Rapini Reno
andy boy broccoli rabe, sweet italian sausage, white wine, garlic
Rapini Portabella
portabella mushrooms, broccoli rabe, sherry, garlic

Bar Menu


Stellaâ??s Margarita
herradura, cointreau, our homemade margarita mix, shaken and served
Mojito
no short cuts, no mixes! fresh mint, cubed lime, 2 sugar cubes all muddled, bacardi limon, soda, splash of bitters
Lemon Drop Martini
ketel citroen, cointreau, fresh squeezed lemonade, sugared rim (raspberry also available)
Stellaâ??s Cosmopolitan
ketel citroen, cointreau, fresh lime juice and a splash of cranberry
Espresso Martini
stoli vanilla, van gogh espresso, kahlua, fresh whip cream
Chocolate Martini
stoli vanilla, chocolate liqueur, irish manor, fresh whip cream
Pomegranate Martini
ketel citroen, cointreau, pama liqueur, lemon squeeze
Lemon Cheesecake
ketel citroen, grey goose vanilla, limoncello, fresh whip cream, sugar rim
Washington Apple
woodford reserve, apple pucker, cranberry, served up - so much like a washington apple, watch out for the worm when you dive in

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