La Vecchia Cucina Menu – Santa Monica, CA

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : Santa Monica, CA

Classic Italian cuisine, including a variety of pastas & pizzas, served in a bustling dining room. Based on 454 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

La Vecchia Cucina 90405

Address:
2654 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Phone: (310) 399-7979

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Hours

Friday 5–10:30 PM
Saturday 5–10:30 PM
Sunday 5–9:30 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 5–9:30 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 5–9:30 PM
Wednesday 5–9:30 PM
Thursday 5–9:30 PM

Menu

Antipasti / Appetizers
Caprese
Fresh mozzarella cheese, heirloom tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil		 $18.00
Burrata
Fresh burrata cheese, heirloom tomatoes, prosciutto San Daniele, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and aged balsamic vinegar		 $22.00
Calamari Fritti
Fried squid served with our spicy marinara sauce and lemon on the side		 $20.00
Melanzane Alla Caprina
Eggplant rollatini with goat cheese and herbs, topped with our marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, basil and oven baked		 $18.00
Bruschetta
Flat bread topped with diced Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil		 $18.00
Antipasto La Vecchia
Fresh mozzarella cheese, heirloom tomatoes, basil, with roasted peppers and zucchini, served on a bed of pesto sauce		 $20.00
Padellata Di Cozze E Vongole
Steamed manila clams and black Mediterranean mussels in a spicy garlic white wine broth		 $22.00
Capriccio Imperiale
Chilled seafood salad with lobster, jumbo shrimp, calamari and green beans tossed in an extra virgin olive oil lemon dressing		 $22.00
Insalate / Salads
Mista
Baby mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumber, celery, radish and carrots tossed in our classic balsamic vinaigrette		 $17.00
Caesar
Romaine lettuce hearts and croutons tossed in our classic creamy Caesar dressing topped with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese		 $17.00
Tri-Colori
Baby arugula, radicchio and Belgian endive tossed in our classic balsamic vinaigrette topped with walnuts and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese		 $17.00
Tagliata
Our chopped salad with romaine and iceberg lettuces, tomatoes, turkey breast, salami, pepperoncini and fresh mozzarella cheese tossed in a champagne vinaigrette		 $20.00
Paste / Pasta
Rigatoni Bolognese
Rigatoni tossed with our signature meat sauce		 $28.00
Spaghetti Vecchio Mondo
Spaghetti tossed with our hand-rolled meatballs in our pomodoro sauce		 $28.00
Penne Alla Vodka
Penne tossed with garlic and vodka in our marinara sauce with a touch of cream		 $26.00
Penne Arrabbiata
Penne tossed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, red chili flakes and parsley in our spicy marinara sauce		 $23.00
Linguine Alla Puttanesca
Linguine tossed with kalamata olives, capers, mushrooms and basil in our pomodoro sauce		 $26.00
Bucatini Al’Amatriciana
Fresh bucatini pasta tossed with sautéed shallots, garlic, smoked guanciale and pecorino cheese in our pomodoro sauce		 $30.00
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		 $32.00
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti tossed in a classic sauce made from Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, pecorino cheese, organic eggs, black pepper and smoked guanciale		 $28.00
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		 $27.00
Farfalle La Vecchia
Farfalle tossed with sautéed lobster, asparagus, white alba mushrooms and diced tomatoes in a light white wine pomodoro sauce		 $35.00
Linguine Mare E Monte
Linguine tossed with sautéed diced U12 wild blue shrimp, shitake mushrooms and diced tomatoes in a creamy pesto sauce		 $30.00
Penne Al Salmone
Penne tossed with diced Ōra King salmon, scallions, green beans, radicchio and diced tomatoes in a cream sauce		 $30.00
Linguine Alle Vongole
Linguine tossed with manila clams, garlic, red chili flakes and parsley in a white wine sauce		 $30.00
Linguine Pescatore
Linguine tossed with manila clams, black Mediterranean mussels, squid, sea bass and a U10 wild blue shrimp in our spicy marinara sauce		 $34.00
Lasagna Della Nonna
Lasagna made with layers of mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese with prosciutto cotto in our ragu sauce		 $28.00
Pizze / Pizza
Margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and basil		 $20.00
Deluxe
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, mild Italian sausage, mushrooms, green bell peppers and onions		 $22.00
Rustica
Mozzarella cheese, goat cheese and oregano topped with fresh Prosciutto San Daniele, diced tomatoes and baby arugula		 $22.00
Siciliana
Tomato sauce, mild Italian sausage, kalamata olives, red onions and basil, topped with fresh burrata cheese		 $22.00
Calabrese
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, mild Italian sausage, chorizo, diced jalapeño pepper and caramelized onions		 $22.00
Capricciosa
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, artichoke hearts and kalamata olives		 $22.00
Funghi E Prosciutto
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and mushrooms topped with fresh Prosciutto San Daniele		 $24.00
Primavera
Tomato sauce, tri-color bell peppers, red onions, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, zucchini, tomatoes, kalamata olives and basil (with or without cheese)		 $22.00
Secondi / Entrees
Salmone Al Forno
Oven broiled Ōra King salmon with baby mixed greens and kalamata olives tossed in extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar		 $39.00
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		 $35.00
Branzino Al Forno
Oven broiled Mediterranean sea bass in an extra virgin olive oil lemon herb sauce		 $42.00
Pollo Al Limone
Grilled chicken breast sautéed in a white wine lemon sauce		 $30.00
Rotolo Alla Brace
Chicken breast rolled and stuffed with baked eggplant, grilled zucchini and mozzarella cheese in a shitake mushroom Marsala wine sauce		 $32.00
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		 $32.00
Pollo Alla Levini
Grilled chicken breast marinated with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, crushed red chili flakes and herbs served with sautéed green vegetables		 $30.00
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		 $32.00
Scaloppine Alla Parmigiana
Thinly pounded veal sautéed in a light white wine pomodoro sauce, topped with basil, mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese		 $36.00
Vitello Marsala
Thinly pounded veal sautéed with artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes in a Marsala wine sauce		 $36.00
Vitello Piccata
Thinly pounded veal sautéed in a light white wine lemon caper sauce		 $36.00
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		 $46.00
Costolette D’Agnello
Grilled lamb chops topped with a garlic and rosemary balsamic reduction sauce		 $44.00
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		 $42.00
Bistecchine Alla Pizzaiola
Grilled USDA choice filet mignon medallions topped in a light white wine pomodoro sauce with garlic, oregano and basil		 $42.00
Filetto Al Porto
Grilled USDA choice filet mignon, topped in a port wine reduction sauce with mushrooms and leeks		 $46.00
Contorni / Sides
Broccoli
Broccoli, sautéed or steamed		 $8.00
Mixed Vegetables
Broccoli, carrots and zucchini, sautéed or steamed		 $9.00
Levini Green Vegetables
Zucchini, broccoli, green beans and peas sauteed with EVOO, garlic, herbs, red chili fakes		 $10.00
Potatoes
Roasted or mashed, based on availability		 $8.00
Fries
Shoestring fries tossed with sea salt		 $10.00
Truffle Fries
Shoestring fries tossed with sea salt, parsley, truffle oil and Parmigiano cheese		 $14.00

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: opentable.com

Reviews

Kallie Stockton
Our server, Mike, was terrific. He had a positive attitude, was attentive, and knew all about the menu. It can be intimidating trying new restaurants, especially when traveling out of state, but he made this a great experience. I ordered the chicken parmesan with spaghetti noodles and it was the best I have ever had in my life. I loved the atmosphere and the food. Thank you La Vecchia Cucina, I cannot wait to come back when I’m in LA again!

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David Steinitz
My first time but my family go there regularly. Our server was both very good and very pretty. I look forward to going again and trying something different. I had the lasagna that we were told was made by the owners mother. It was very good.

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Jonathan Amos
The ragu and linguine alle vongole were both phenomenal! The outdoor seating was super cute and they had space heaters

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Nancy Nuechterlein
We love this restaurant. Food has been consistently delicious. We usually split the tricolore salad which is a generous serving. The penne a la vodka is another favorite and we ask them to include chicken for protein. Always have some leftover for next day. Staff always friendly and professional.

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Pat Arena
Low-key neighborhood spot in Ocean Park with a beautiful outdoor setup. If you’re looking for authentic and delicious Italian food, then La Vecchia is your spot…even the bread and oil are amazing!

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Evelyn Lauchenauer
La Vecchia Cucina is our go-to spot for our pasta fix. We love sitting at the bar.

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Raquel Kalina
Very cute and romantic spot. We started off with the capriccio imperiale, which was absolutely delicious. Then I got the rigatoni bolognese and my friend got the pollo al limone. Definitely recommend all of them. We were stuffed so didn’t have much room for dessert, but I’m sure it would have been just as wonderful. Server was very nice.

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Sommer Harriman
The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and the sauces were delicious! Definitely recommend this place and ask for Mike, he was a great waiter!

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B Delvichio
Always a great experience. A Santa Monica staple. Our waiter Mike always treats our elderly parents with care and respect and is always welcoming. We have now enjoyed dining here with their fantastic food for over a decade

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Jackie Gragnola
The lobster pasta was incredible. As was the créme brûlée and the tiramisu! Definitely will be back. Great wine selection and the service was quick and helpful!

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