Alessa by Chef Pirozzi

Alessa by Chef Pirozzi Menu

(949) 497-8222
234 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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Stracciatella Spinach Soup
$15.99
Homemade chicken broth, organic spinach, local ranch fresh organic eggs, and Parmesan cheese.
Nonna Ida Soup
$14.99
Homemade chicken broth, zucchini, Roma tomatoes, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese.
Olive Fritte
$14.99
Fontina stuffed Castelvetrano olives, lightly flash-fried, and Greek oregano.
Olive Marinate
$13.00
Castelvetrano, Kalamata, and imported olives in house marinade.
Fried Mozzarella Nodini
$16.99
Lightly breaded mozzarella, flash fried, and pomodoro basil sauce.
Zucca Ravioli
$15.50
Must try. House-made organic butternut squash ricotta ravioli, brown butter sage sauce, and topped with amareto almond cookie crumbs.
Mamma Mia
$23.99
Alessa’s favorite meal - 3 meatballs, ragu, burrata, and fresh basil.
Calamari Fritti
$21.99
Crispy-fried calamari, and arrabbiata sauce.
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
$17.99
Roma tomatoes, basil, and garlic Alessa’s way.
Shrimp Scampi & Clams
$25.50
Sauteed in a lobster reduction sauce, with Meyer lemon, and Calabrian hot chile.
Minestrone
$13.99
Homemade chicken stock, tomato, organic vegetables, and Parmesan, prepared daily.
Cioppino
$20.99
Appetizer size. Black tiger shrimp, Tasmanian salmon, clams, calamari, and fresh fish, oregano, garlic, white wine tomato broth. Also available main course size.
Alici
$14.99
White imported Italian anchovy, arugula, rainbow carrots, infused calabrian oil.
Involtini
$17.50
Organic zucchini rolled & baked with basil & amp;mozzarella over spicy Pomodoro, topped with more mozzarella.
Crispy Cauliflower
$15.00
Crispy fried bites of organic cauliflower sprinkled with sea salt, parmesan cheese. Served with homemade arrabbiata sauce.
Baby Lamb Chops
26.99
Pan seared & oven baked two Australian chops, brushed with italian infused herbs EVOO, drizzling with Amarena cherries and Taylor port reduction, over wild mushrooms and Idaho potatoes.

$Insalata

Farmer's choice.
Superfood Salad
$22.99
All organic locally grown quinoa, chia seed, organic goji berries, avocado, rainbow carrots, baby kale, arugula, spinach, hearts of romaine, roasted vegetables, asparagus, sunflower seeds, almonds, golden raisins, fresh raspberry unfiltered organic honey lemon, and extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette.
Insalata di Mare
$23.00
Mediterranean octopus, calamari, tiger shrimp, EVOO, local grown lemon juice, spicy Calabrian chili oil, mint, tomatoes, and arugula.
Baby Kale Salad
$15.99
Locally grown organic baby kale, shaved organic rainbow cauliflower, caramelized pecan, shaved aged cheese, and California date white balsamic vinaigrette.
Pere e Goat Cheese Salad
$16.75
Organic baby mixed greens, organic pears, goat cheese, caramelized pecan, and raspberry vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad
$13.99
Shaved parmigiano, homemade croutons, anchovy-lemon dressing. Organic romaine or iceberg lettuce, and subject to our Chef’s quality judgement.
Italian Caprese
$17.95
Tomatoes, made in house mozzarella, Kalamata olives, fresh basil, organic arugula, EVOO, Saba.
Chopped Kale NEW!!!
$17.95
Organic finely chopped kale, California raisins, sunflower seeds, Italian artichokes, aged black trufa goat cheese, tossed with a honey white balsamic vinaigrette.
Italian Salad (NEW!!!)
$23.50
Romaine lettuce, grilled chopped chicken breast, provolone Picante, caramelized pecans, balsamic vinaigrette, homemade crostini.
Greca Salad
$20.50
Organic greens, imported olives, cucumber, Macedonia imported Feta cheese, tossed in a secret cucumber - infused white aged balsamic vinaigrette.
Arugula Salad
$15.99
Wild organic fresh arugula, oregano, local lemon, EVOO, shaved aged parmigiano & amp; chopped bruschetta tomato.
Casa Salad
13.99
Organic baby mixed greens, fresh tomatoes, organic carrots, made in house Italian herbs vinaigrette & amp;parmigiano.

$Prosciutto & Mozzarella Bar


Salumi Misti
$27.99
Select 3 meats.
Salumi e Formaggi
$30.99
Select 6 items.
Formaggi Misti
$26.99
Select 3 cheeses.
Venison Salami
$15.99
Unique. Seasoned with red wine, sea salt, juniper berry, and black peppercorn. Aged for 3 months.
San Daniele
$15.99
The king of prosciutto, cured for 18 months.
Wild Boar Salami
$14.99
Prepared with herbs & wine, exceptional flavor and complexity.Matured for 3 months.
Iberico De Bellota
$24.99
Pure Pata Negra paleta, free-range, acorn - fed Iberian pigs, cured shoulder, aged for 24 months.Served over peppery arugula, parmigiano crostini and petals of rainbow carrots.Not available for mix and match.
Parma Prosciutto
$13.00
Cured for 14 months.
Speck
$13.00
Smoked prosciutto.
Soppressata Calabrese
$14.99
Aromatic spicy salami seasoned with chili pepper from Calabria.
Duck Prosciutto
$15.99
Tender black pepper crusted duck prosciutto.
Black Trufa
$14.99
Made from pure sheep’s milk & cured for 30 days with black truffles woven through its interior.
Tartufotto
$14.99
Italian ham slow-roasted, infused with an aromatic wild truffle.
Red Leicester Crunch
$15.99
England-Matured for 15 months. Served with Italian sweet peppers.
Burricotta
$14.99
Burrata-stuffed with ricotta. Italian black lava salt, rosemary EVOO, and arugula.
Parmigiano
$14.99
Organic pear, organic Italian honey, and caramelized pecan.
Burrata
$15.99
Sea salt, unfiltered EVOO, Italian artichokes, and homemade crostini.
Fresh Mozzarella
$12.00
Milk cow fresh mozzarella, EVOO, bruschetta tomato, rainbow carrots, garlic, and salt flakes.
Farmhouse Cheddar
$15.00
Special reserved. England-handcrafted and carefully aged for 18 months. Served with Calabrian chili and medjool organic California dates.
Green Pesto Gouda
$15.00
Mild & creamy, jazzed up with authentic pesto. Matured for 6 to 10 weeks. ( CONTAINS PINE NUTS )
Provolone Piccante
$15.00
Full-body cow’s milk cheese, firm & grainy texture. Aged for at least 4 months.
D.O.P. Gorgonzola Dolce
$15.00
Creamy and rich, black fig marmalade.
ELK Salami
$14.99
Lean cuts of premium elk meat. Seasoned with our blend of spices.
Bison Salami
$15.99
Dry-cured & boldly flavorful, with a natural sweetness.Matured for 3 months.
Duck Salami
$14.99
Rich flavor and seasoned with red wine & black peppercorn.Dry - cured, fermented, and then aged for two months.
Pesto Mozzarella (NO Nuts)
$13.99
Mild & creamy, refreshing basil pesto, made in house, Alessa’ s style.
Gouda 26 Months
$15.99
Netherlands- Caramel and smokey notes with“ crystal flavor” Served with Italian black Amarena
Ricotta
15.99
Grainy and creamy, organic italian honey and pecan.

$Carpaccio

The Italian method to thinly slice meat, seafood, and vegetables.
Octopus & Tasmanian Salmon
$25.50
Chef Pirozzi’s lastest creation. Braised Italian octopus, thinly sliced sashimi grade Tasmanian salmon, unfiltered EVOO, tear drop peppers, lemon preserves, tomatoes, organic greens, Maldon salt flakes, and Italian capers.
Golden Beets & Goat Cheese
$22.99
Mixed baby greens, wild berry dressing, fresh raspberries, and caramelized walnuts.
Burrata & Heirloom Tomato
$23.99
Organic fresh arugula and Castelvetrano olives with creamy mozzarella, organic basil, sea salt, EVOO and italian herbs.
Filet Mignon Carpaccio
$23.99
Center cut USDA Prime filet mignon, thinly sliced carpaccio style, local lemon juice, EVOO, arugula, shaved Parmigiano, and Italian capers.
Raw Vegetable (NEW!!!)
23.95
Chef Alessandro’s latest creation. Seasonal diced vegetables, drip & amp;drizzle basil - infused oil, balsamic vinegar, and truffle oil.Finish with a flurry of grated Red Leceister Crunch, a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.

$Pizza


Crispy Prosciutto Pizza
$23.99
San Marzano sauce, tomato, Goat cheese, housemade spicy oil, mozzarella, and crispy San Daniele prosciutto.
Margherita Pizza
$20.95
Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, basil, and EVOO.
Pizza Bella
$21.99
Fontal and homemade mozzarella, tomato bruschetta, arugula and Italian oregano. No tomato sauce.
Amanti Pizza
$24.00
Homemade Italian sausage, Mamma Margherita meatballs, soppressata calabrese, and polpette sauce.
Cali Cali Pizza
$25.99
Shredded white cheddar, fresh mozzarella, red onions, grilled chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh Cali-Cali sliced avocado.
Bianca Pizza
$20.00
Smoked and fresh mozzarella, house-made sausage, Calabria chili, and teardrop Peruvian pepper.
Calabria Pizza
$24.99
Mild Italian sausage, spicy salami, smoked mozzarella, and arrabbiata sauce.
Burrata e Melenzane Pizza
$21.00
Pomodoro sauce, burrata, basil, and eggplant.
Di Parma Pizza
$24.99
Mozzarella, ricotta, prosciutto, and arugula.
Funghi Misti Pizza
$24.99
Wild mixed mushrooms, fontina, and truffle oil.
Salsicce Pizza
$21.00
Italian sausage, sauteed mushrooms, mozzarella, and tomato sauce.
Quattro Stagioni Pizza
$24.50
Tartufotto ham, artichokes, black olives, mushrooms, and tomato sauce.
Rose-Mary (NEW!!!)
$24.00
Homemade black cherry-infused olive wood smoked duck breast, Mozzarella & amp;Fontina cheese, drizzling with amarena reduction.
Caccio E Pepe (NEW!!!)
$24.00
Cheesy & peppery, drizzled with EVOO, topped with Pecorino Romano and Parmesan cheese.
Meat Lover (MUST TRY!!!)
$25.99
Mamma Margherita meatballs, burrata Soppressata Calabrese & amp;polpette sauce.
Calzone (NEW!!!)
$24.99
Ricotta, Mozarella & Fontina, Soppressata calabrese spicy salami, homemade basil tomato sauce.
Sweet Gorgonzola (NEW!!!)
$21.50
D.O.P Gorgonzola Dolce, caramelized pears, drizzling with rosemary - infused Italian honey.
Capricciosa
23.99
Homemade Mozzarella cheese, Italian baked ham, marinated artichokes, wild mushrooms, tomato sauce & amp;black olives.

$Pasta Specialties

Contains rice and potato flour blend, egg white, and sea salt.
Hard to Catch Ravioli
$26.00
Amarone wine infused ravioli, olive wood roasted fresh rabbit, crispy san daniele, teardrop pepper, and finish in a reggiano sauce.
Spaghetti con Polpette
$25.99
Spaghetti, Mamma Margherita's meatballs, and light spicy tomato sauce.
Bucatini Arugula E Burrata NEW!!!)
$25.99
Homemade Bucatini pasta, infused with organic local baby tomatoes and organic arugula, tossed in EVOO, Italian herbs, and garlic.Topped with our fresh burrata & amp;black sea salt.
Limoncello Taglierini
$26.99
Homemade limoncello infused pasta, tiger shrimps, shallots, local lemon, and pinot grigio white wine sauce.
Healthy Salmon Pasta
$25.99
Alessandro made local lemon infused taglierini pasta, tossed with fresh salmon, shallots, fresh garlic, pinot grigio white wine sauce, and peppery baby arugula.
Scampi Ravioli
$26.99
Cheff pirozzi unique limoncello infused ravioli, stuffed with wild shrimp scampi, shallots, fresh garlic and finished with a meyer lemon white wine cherry tomato sauce.
Spaghetti Verde
$26.99
Arugula infused square spaghetti tossed with tiger shrimp, fresh garlic, pinot grigio, baby tear drop peruvian pepper and calabrian chile.
Black Ink Infused Linguine
$26.99
Clams, tiger shrimp, organic heirloom tomato, and chardonnay sauce.
Lobster Ravioli
$27.99
Maine lobster and roasted fennel filled ravioli, and creamy tomato vodka pink sauce with fresh butterfly black tiger shrimp.
Dolce & Gabbana Ravioli
$25.99
Edible rose petal infused ravioli, mozzarella, prosciutto & Cotto shallots stuffed, fresh arugula & amp;baby tomatoes, parmesan reduction sauce.
Veal Osso-Buco Agnolotti
$26.99
Veal osso-buco filled ravioli, wild mushrooms, and brown butter sage sauce.
Alla Carbonara (NEW!!!)
23.99
Luscious and wonderfully indulgent, caramelized pancetta cubes, shallots, organic eggs, grana padano creamy sauce over bucatini pasta.

$Della Casa

Housemade pasta made with organic eggs and Italian flour.
Fusilli Rossi
$24.00
San Marzano tomato infused fusilli, italian butter Parmigiano sauce and crispy prosciutto.
Gluten-Free Pappardelle
$25.00
Pasta pappardelle amatriciana alessa's way.
Summer Radiatori
$23.00
Homemade spinach infused radiatori, and sauteed mushrooms in a Parmigiano cream sauce.
Short Ribs Fresh Pasta
$25.99
Melt in your mouth, beef short ribs, fresh garden vegetables, over homemade rosemary infused fresh pasta.
Alfredo
$19.00
Fettuccine made fresh in house every morning, and Parmigiano cream sauce.
Nonna Ida's Lasagne
$23.00
Ricotta, meatballs, ragu, and mozzarella.
Bolognese
$22.00
Pappardelle pasta, and pirozzi bolognese sauce.
Lamb Pappardelle
$25.99
Colorado16-hour slow-braised lamb shoulder ragú, mushrooms, over fresh pappardelle. Papa Vittorio Favorite.
Trofie (NEW!!!)
$22.95
Eggplant infused Penne pasta,sautéed organic eggplant tossed with tomato sauce & amp;topped with Ricotta cheese.
Duck Ravioli (NEW!!!)
$24.95
Smoked duck & goat cheese-filled ravioli, cherry tomato and kale sauce, garlic, shallots, and a touch of Calabrian.
Fusilli Primavera (NEW!!!)
$23.95
Sundried tomato infused pasta, sauteéd organic seasonal vegetables, tossed with garlic, rosemary - infused EVOO, parmesan cheese.
AP Limoncello
$27.50
Limoncello infused radiatori pasta, fresh calamari, tiger shrimp, pinot grigio white wine sauce.
Bison Ravioli
$25.95
Touches of truffle, cream sauce, crispy sage yellow sweet Peruvian peppers.
Capellini Al Pomodoro
$18.99
Angel hair pasta, garlic, and fresh basil tomato sauce.
Ugo D’Orso
$23.99
Grilled organic chicken, zita’s pasta, and porcini mushroom cream sauce.
Nonna Titina Cheese Ravioli
$24.99
Spinach and ricotta filled ravioli, and tomato basil sauce.
Nonna Ida Meat Ravioli
$24.99
Meat filled ravioli, homemade Bolognese sauce, and pecorino cheese.
Gluten-Free Ravioli
$24.99
Gluten-free ravioli stuffed with organic kale and mozzarella, fresh vegetables. Choice of San Marzano or Grana Padana sauce.
Linguine Cacio E Pepe
$20.99
Black pepper, Pecorino cheese, simple, and unique Italian older recipe.
Linguine Clams
$25.99
Fresh manila clams, garlic, fresh organic parsley, and white wine sauce.
Orecchiette
$24.99
Little ear shaped pasta, house-made sausage, goat cheese, heirloom tomatoes, fresh spinach, EVOO, and Grana Padano sauce.
Baked Ziti
$25.99
Meatballs, homemade bolognese sauce, provolone, asiago & fresh mozzarella tossed & baked with ziti pasta.
Linguine Marechiaro
$26.99
Clams, calamari, shrimp, and garlic white wine tomato sauce.
Livornese
$26.99
Fresh fish, scallop, black tiger shrimp, white wine oregano tomato sauce, and linguine.
Seashell Pasta
$26.99
Lobster cream sauce, shrimp, and zucchini.
Vegetariana Pasta
$23.99
Linguine pasta, organic garden vegetables, garlic, tomato sauce, and basil.
Pesto Conchiglie Shrimp
$25.99
Seashell pasta, tiger shrimp, and basil pesto.
Nonna Ida's Lasagne
$23.99
Ricotta, delicious italian meatball, homemade ragú, & a fresh blend of italian cheeses.
Gallina Pasta
$25.99
Rosemary chicken filled tortellini, shallots, vodka pink sauce or prosciutto sage cream sauce.
Alfredo
$19.99
Fettuccine made fresh in house every morning, Parmigiano cream sauce.
Bolognese
24.99
Pappardelle pasta, Juventino’s style bolognese sauce.

$Gnocchi


Pink Sauce
$23.99
Organic spinach, and creamy tomato vodka pink sauce.
Cinghiale
$24.99
Wild boar housemade sausage, mushroom, calabria chili, and arrabbiata sauce.
Pesto
$24.99
Organic basil, parsley, and pesto.
5 Cheese
$24.50
Goouda, fontina, mozzarella, Parmigiano, and affumicata.
Positano
23.99
Pomodoro sauce, basil, and fresh mozzarella.

$Main Course


Eggplant Parmigiana
$24.99
Lightly-breaded eggplant, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce, and served with Caesar salad.
Cioppino
$30.85
Black tiger shrimp, Tasmanian salmon, clams, calamari, and fresh fish, oregano, garlic, and white wine tomato broth.
Pollo Limoncello
$27.95
All-natural fresh chicken breast, white wine limoncello caper sauce, served with organic rainbow carrots and spinach.
Pollo Parmigiana
$27.95
All-natural fresh chicken breasts, asiago, parmigiano, fresh basil tomato sauce, and penne al pomodoro.
Pollo Marsala
$27.95
All-natural fresh pan-roasted chicken breasts, portobello mushrooms and Sicilian marsala wine sauce, sauteed spinach, and rosemary potatoes.
Salmon Filet
$29.89
Grilled fresh salmon filet, Meyer lemon, heirloom tomato white wine sauce served with sauteed organic spinach.
Lamb Chops
$40.99
10 to 12 oz. Australian double cut lamb chops, Maldon salt flakes, Italian herbs, grilled and oven baked. Served with roasted rosemary potatoes and sauteed mushrooms. Available with marinated fresh herb sauce or port red wine reduction.
Filet Mignon (Two of 4 oz)
$39.99
Center cut filet, wood-fired Idaho potatoes. Available with Amarena cherry port wine reduction or porcini mushroom sauce.
Veal Marsala or Piccata
$30.50
Veal tenderloin hand pounded, sautéed with shallots, wild mushroom, and flambé with Sicilian Marsala wine or lemon piccata sauce. Served with sautéed organic spinach and fire roasted potatoes.
Squash Bowl (NEW!!!)
$24.99
Pesto infused Quinoa, seasonal organic local grilled veggies & amp;basil. Served with potato & amp; squash cubes sauteed in rosemary & amp;shallots.
Smoked Duck Breast
$38.99
Homemade Hudson Valley olive wood smoked Chef Pirozzi secret marinated with a blueberry rosemary sauce, served with organic wild mushrooms.
Veal Marsala or Piccata (BASED ON AVAILABILITY)
$29.99
Veal tenderloin hand pounded, sautéed with shallots, wild mushroom, and flambé with your selected sauce.Served with sautéed spinach and fire - roasted potatoes.
Elk Chop
40.99
New Zealand elk chop seared to perfection.Served with rosemary potatoes, organic rainbow cauliflower & amp;homemade Amarena cherry port reduction.

$Risotto

Imported carnaroli Italian rice, grown and harvested in Pavia, Italy.
Mare
$26.50
Shrimp, calamari, and clams.
Gamberi Risotto
$25.99
Black tiger shrimp, zucchini, and lobster reduction.
Funghi
$24.99
Wild mushroom, shallots, Parmesan, and prosecco.
Giardino
$24.99
Organic seasonal vegetables, and burrata.
Pescatore
26.99
Tiger shrimp, calamari, Manila clams, fresh heirloom tomato, a touch of white wine.

$Contorni

Sides.
Organic Rainbow Carrots
$14.99
Pancetta, caramelized onion, and sage butter sauce.
Roasted Heirloom Cauliflower
$14.99
Italian Marinated Artichokes
$14.50
Organic Sauteed Spinach
$14.99
Sauteed Wild Organic Mushrooms
$13.99
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
$13.99
Fresh Baked Focaccia
6.00

$Add-Ons

To any salad, pasta, risotto, and gnocchi.
Arugula
$5.95
Avocado
$5.00
Italian Meatball
$6.99
Meatball only.
Organic Chicken
$9.99
Prosciutto
$6.00
Shrimp 4pcs
$10.50
Fresh Salmon
$17.95
Burrata
4.99

$Kids Menu


Kids Pasta
$15.49
Homemade spaghetti.
Kids Pizza
$15.49

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