La Vecchia Cucina has been Santa Monica, California’s finest neighborhood Italian restaurant since 1990, located by the blue Pacific on historic Main Street. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick lunch, a full course dinner, an evening snack, or something in between, La Vecchia Cucina offers outstanding Italian cuisine, a great wine list, a luxurious selection of desserts, a full bar, great service and a relaxed atmosphere.
La Vecchia Lunch Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeANTIPASTO - APPETIZERS
CAPRESE - 9
Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oilANTIPASTO LA VECCHIA - 10
Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes, basil, with roasted peppers and zucchini, served on a bed of pesto sauceCALAMARI FRITTI - 9
Fried baby squid served with spicy marinara sauce and fresh lemon on the sideMELANZANE ALLA CAPRINA - 10
Rolled slices of eggplant stuffed with goat cheese and herbs, topped with our marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, basil and oven bakedBRUSCHETTA - 9
Flat bread topped with diced Roma tomatoes, garlic and extra virgin olive oilPADELLATA DI COZZE E VONGOLE- 12
Steamed manila clams and black Mediterranean mussels in a spicy garlic white wine brothCARPACCIO DI TONNO - 12
Sushi grade ruby red Ahi tuna with baby mixed greens in a extra virgin olive oil lemon dressingCAPRICCIO IMPERIALE - 13
Chilled seafood salad with lobster, shrimp, baby calamari and green beans tossed in a Italian extra virgin olive oil lemon dressingINSALATA - SALADS
MISTA - 9
Baby mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumber, celery, radish and carrots tossed in our classic balsamic vinaigretteTRI-COLORI - 9
Baby arugula, radicchio and Belgian endive tossed in our classic balsamic vinaigrette topped with walnuts and shaved Parmesan cheesePOMODORI & CIPOLLE - 8
Sliced Roma tomatoes and red onions tossed with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegarTIBURCIO - 10
Baby mixed greens tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette, topped with roasted pine nuts, sun dried tomatoes and crumbled goat cheeseCAESAR - 8
Romaine lettuce hearts and croutons tossed in our classic creamy Caesar dressing topped with Parmesan cheese (Topped with whole anchovies +1)CUNEO - 11
A wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with buttermilk blue cheese dressing, pear tomatoes, avocado, hardboiled egg, apple wood smoked bacon and crumbled Maytag blue cheeseTAGLIATA - 11
Our chopped salad with romaine and iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, turkey breast, salami and fresh mozzarella cheese tossed in a champagne vinaigrettePIZZE - PIZZA
Our pizza dough is made fresh daily in-houseMARGHERITA - 10
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and basilCAPRICCIOSA - 11
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, artichoke hearts and kalamata olivesRUSTICA - 13
Mozzarella cheese, goat cheese and oregano topped with fresh tomato, arugula and topped with Prosciutto di San DanieleCHECCA - 10
Mozzarella cheese, fresh tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and basilSALSICCIA - 11
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mild Italian sausage, mushrooms and artichoke heartsTEVERE - 11
Mozzarella cheese, spicy chicken breast, baked onions, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella cheese and topped with fresh tomatoesDELUXE - 12
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, mild Italian sausage, mushrooms, green peppers and onionsFUNGHI E PROSCIUTTO - 13
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms and topped with Prosciutto di ParmaPRIMAVERA - 12
Tomato sauce, tri-color bell peppers, red onions, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, zucchini, tomatoes, kalamata olives and basil
(Served with or without cheese)PRIX FIXE SPECIAL - 16
First Course: Choose any Appetizer, Soup or Salad
Second Course: Choose any Pizza, Panini or PastaPANINI - SANDWICH
Our Panini bread is baked fresh daily in-houseCAPRESE - 10
Fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato, basil and a pesto aioliPROSCIUTTO - 13
Prosciutto di San Daniele, fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato, baby arugula with a balsamic vinaigretteITALIANO - 13
Imported prosciutto, salami, mortadella, provolone cheese, spicy peppers, romaine lettuce, tomato and a champagne vinaigrettePOLPETTA - 11
House made meatballs with pomodoro sauce and mozzarella cheesePOLLO ALLA GRIGLIA - 12
Grilled chicken breast with provolone cheese, roasted peppers and a pesto aioliBISTECCA - 14
Thinly sliced USDA choice filet mignon with aged Tillamook cheddar cheese, tomato, red onions and a garlic aioliPASTE - PASTA
SPAGHETTI AGLIO E OLIO - 10
Spaghetti tossed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley and crushed red chili flakesSPAGHETTI VECCHIO MONDO - 14
Spaghetti tossed with our house made, hand-rolled meatballs in our pomodoro sauceRIGATONI BOLOGNESE - 14
Rigatoni tossed with our signature meat sauceLINGUINE ALLA PUTTANESCA - 13
Linguine tossed with kalamata olives, capers, mushrooms and basil in our pomodoro saucePENNE ALLA VODKA - 12
Penne tossed in a light tomato cream sauce with a touch of vodkaPENNE ARRABBIATA - 11
Penne tossed with garlic, olive oil, red chili flakes and parsley in a spicy marinara sauceLINGUINE ALLA ZINGARA - 13
Linguine tossed with diced chicken breast, sun dried tomatoes, leeks, zucchini, fresh tomatoes and basil tossed in a olive oil garlic sauceLINGUINE MARE E MONTE - 16
Linguine tossed with sautéed diced jumbo shrimp, shitake mushrooms and fresh tomatoes in a creamy pesto saucePENNE AL SALMONE - 16
Penne tossed with diced salmon, scallions, green beans, radicchio and tomatoes in a cream sauceLINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE - 15
Linguine tossed with manila clams, garlic, red chili flakes and parsley in a white wine sauceCAPELLINI ALLO SCOGLIO - 15
Capellini tossed with diced jumbo shrimp, garlic, basil, bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, and scallions in a olive oil cognac sauceSECONDI - ENTREES
SALMONE AL FORNO - 18
Oven broiled sustainable salmon topped with baby mixed greens and black olives tossed in olive oil and balsamic vinegarSCAMPI LA VECCHIA - 17
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic and rosemary in a white wine saucePOLLO MILANESE - 16
Lightly pounded and breaded chicken breast topped with sautéed fresh tomatoes, garlic, and extra virgin olive oilPOLLO ALLA LEVINI - 16
Grilled chicken breast marinated with olive oil, garlic, parsley and crushed red chili flakes, served with sautéed green vegetablesPOLLO AL LIMONE - 16
Grilled chicken breast sautéed in a white wine lemon sauceCOSTOLETTE D’AGNELLO - 17
Grilled baby lamb chops on a bed of baby arugula, shaved parmigiano regiano and aged balsamic vinegarTAGLIATA DI MANZO - 19
Thinly pounded USDA choice filet mignon grilled and topped with an arugula salad tossed in an extra virgin olive oil lemon dressingBISTECCHINE ALLA PIZZAIOLA - 19
Grilled USDA choice filet mignon medallions topped in a light white wine pomodoro sauce with garlic, basil and oreganoLa Vecchia Dinner Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeANTIPASTO - APPETIZERS
CAPRESE - 13
Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oilANTIPASTO LA VECCHIA - 13
Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced tomatoes, basil, with roasted peppers and zucchini, served on a bed of pesto sauceCALAMARI FRITTI - 13
Fried baby squid served with spicy marinara sauce and fresh lemon on the sideMELANZANE ALLA CAPRINA - 14
Rolled slices of eggplant stuffed with goat cheese and herbs, topped with our marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, basil and oven bakedBRUSCHETTA - 12
Flat bread topped with diced Roma tomatoes, garlic and extra virgin olive oilPADELLATA DI COZZE E VONGOLE- 15
Steamed manila clams and black Mediterranean mussels in a spicy garlic white wine brothCARPACCIO DI TONNO - 15
Sushi grade ruby red Ahi tuna with baby mixed greens in a extra virgin olive oil lemon dressingCAPRICCIO IMPERIALE - 16
Chilled seafood salad with lobster, shrimp, baby calamari and green beans tossed in a Italian extra virgin olive oil lemon dressingINSALATA - SALADS
MISTA - 12
Baby mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumber, celery, radish and carrots tossed in our classic balsamic vinaigretteCAESAR - 10
Romaine lettuce hearts and croutons tossed in our classic creamy Caesar dressing topped with Parmesan cheese (Topped with whole anchovies +1)TIBURCIO - 13
Baby mixed greens tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette, topped with roasted pine nuts, sun dried tomatoes and crumbled goat cheesePOMODORI E CIPOLLE - 10
Sliced Roma tomatoes and red onions tossed with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegarTRI-COLORI - 12
Baby arugula, radicchio and Belgian endive tossed in our classic balsamic vinaigrette topped with walnuts and shaved Parmesan cheeseTAGLIATA - 14
Our chopped salad with romaine and iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, turkey breast, salami and fresh mozzarella cheese tossed in a champagne vinaigrettePASTE - PASTA
SPAGHETTI AGLIO E OLIO - 13
Spaghetti tossed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley and crushed red chili flakesSPAGHETTI VECCHIO MONDO - 17
Spaghetti tossed with our housemade, hand-rolled meatballs in our pomodoro sauceRIGATONI BOLOGNESE - 17
Rigatoni tossed with our signature meat sauceLINGUINE ALLA PUTTANESCA - 16
Linguine tossed with kalamata olives, capers, mushrooms and basil in our pomodoro saucePENNE ARRABBIATA - 14
Penne tossed with garlic, olive oil, red chili flakes and parsley in a spicy marinara sauceCAPELLINI ALLO SCOGLIO - 18
Capellini tossed with diced jumbo shrimp, garlic, basil, bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, and scallions in a olive oil cognac sauceRISOTTO AL FUNGHI PORCINI - 17
Italian Arborio rice with sautéed mushrooms in a creamy porcini mushroom sauceLINGUINE ALLA ZINGARA - 16
Linguine tossed with diced chicken breast, sun dried tomatoes, leeks, zucchini, fresh tomatoes and basil tossed in a olive oil garlic sauceFARFALLE LA VECCHIA - 22
Farfalle tossed with sautéed lobster, asparagus, white alba mushrooms and fresh tomatoes in a light white wine pomodoro sauceLINGUINE MARE E MONTE - 19
Linguine tossed with sautéed diced jumbo shrimp, shitake mushrooms and fresh tomatoes in a creamy pesto saucePENNE AL SALMONE - 19
Penne tossed with diced salmon, scallions, green beans, radicchio and tomatoes in a cream sauceLINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE - 18
Linguine tossed with manila clams, garlic, red chili flakes and parsley in a white wine sauceLINGUINE PESCATORE - 22
Linguine tossed with manila clams, black Mediterranean mussels, squid, diced fresh fish and a jumbo shrimp in our spicy marinara saucePIZZE - PIZZA
Our pizza dough is made fresh daily in-houseMARGHERITA - 14
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and basilCAPRICCIOSA - 15
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, artichoke hearts and kalamata olivesRUSTICA - 16
Mozzarella cheese, goat cheese and oregano topped with fresh tomato, arugula and topped with Prosciutto di San DanieleCHECCA - 14
Mozzarella cheese, fresh tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and basilSALSICCIA - 15
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mild Italian sausage, mushrooms and artichoke heartsTEVERE - 15
Mozzarella cheese, spicy chicken breast, baked onions, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella cheese and topped with fresh tomatoesDELUXE - 15
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, mild Italian sausage, mushrooms, green peppers and onionsFUNGHI E PROSCIUTTO - 16
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms and topped with Prosciutto di ParmaPRIMAVERA - 15
Tomato sauce, tri-color bell peppers, red onions, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, zucchini, tomatoes, kalamata olives and basil (Served with or without cheese)SECONDI - ENTREES
SALMONE AL FORNO - 25
Oven broiled sustainable salmon topped with baby mixed greens and black olives tossed in olive oil and balsamic vinegarPESCE BIANCO ALLA LIVORNESE - 23
Oven broiled white fish, finished in a light white wine pomodoro sauce with fresh basilSCAMPI LA VECCHIA - 23
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic and rosemary in a white wine sauceBRANZINO AL FORNO - 25
Oven broiled striped bass in an extra virgin olive oil lemon herb saucePOLLO TOSCANA - 21
Half chicken baked with leeks and mushrooms in a light pomodoro saucePOLLO AL LIMONE - 19
Grilled chicken breast sautéed in a white wine lemon sauceROTOLO ALLA BRACE - 21
Chicken breast rolled and stuffed with baked eggplant, grilled zucchini and mozzarella cheese in a shitake mushroom Marsala wine saucePOLLO MILANESE - 19
Lightly pounded and breaded chicken breast topped with sautéed fresh tomatoes, garlic, and extra virgin olive oilPOLLO ALLA LEVINI - 19
Grilled chicken breast marinated with olive oil, garlic, parsley and crushed red chili flakes, served with sautéed green vegetablesSCALOPPINE ALLA PARMIGIANA - 26
Thinly pounded veal sautéed in a light white wine pomodoro sauce, topped with fresh basil and mozzarella cheeseVITELLO MARSALA - 26
Thinly pounded veal sautéed with artichoke hearts and sun dried tomatoes in a Marsala wine sauceVITELLO PICCATA - 26
Thinly pounded veal sautéed in a light white wine lemon caper sauceMEDAGLIONI DI VITELLO - 28
Veal medallions sautéed in a porcini mushroom Marsala wine sauceOSSOBUCO ALLA ROMANA - 32
Veal shank braised with celery, carrots, onions, veal stock and Amarone, served on a bed of Italian Arborio riceCOSTOLETTE D’AGNELLO - 30
Grilled lamb chops topped with a garlic and rosemary balsamic reduction sauceTAGLIATA DI MANZO - 29
Thinly pounded USDA choice filet mignon grilled and topped with an arugula salad tossed in an extra virgin olive oil lemon dressingBISTECCHINE ALLA PIZZAIOLA - 29
Grilled USDA choice filet mignon medallions topped in a light white wine pomodoro sauce with garlic, basil and oreganoFILETTO AL PORTO - 32
Grilled USDA Choice filet mignon, topped in a port wine reduction sauce with mushrooms and leeks
