Friday, October 19, 2012

Nello Cucina Introduces New Fall Specials!


Fall is here & so are Nello Cucina’s New Fall Specials!





Rotelle di Pasta, one of our most requested specials is back.
Rolled pasta with prosciutto cotto & béchamel,
with melted mozzarella cheese & tomato vodka cream sauce.







We also are introducing a new ravioli dish, Ravioli di Pollo.
House made chicken & porcini mushroom ravioli
with toasted walnuts, shaved grana & truffled brown butter sauce.






How about seafood with a twist?
Try our Misto Mare Insaccato.
Poached seafood “links” served on a bed of sautéed spinach & lentils, drizzled with a champagne beurre blanc sauce.





For our meat lovers we have Braciola di Maiale.
Rolled pork filled with prosciutto,
smoked mozzarella & spinach, served over cannellini beans
with a light white wine tomato-onion sauce.





In the mood for a sandwich?
Try Nello’s version of the Frankfurter.
The FrancoForte is 12” of grilled Italian sausage with sautéed mushrooms, pancetta (Italian bacon) & melted provolone cheese.





If you are looking for something light
try the Insalata D’Autunno.
Shredded Belgian endive, radicchio & Savoy cabbage,
with asian pears, gorgonzola cheese & toasted hazelnuts
tossed with lemon-oregano dressing.






To complete your meal all desserts are made fresh daily,
along with a full bar and an extensive wine list to compliment your culinary experience.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Wine Dinner - Featuring Food & Wine from the Puglia Region




Join Nello Cucina for Dinner

Wednesday, October 24th 6:00PM
Featuring Food & Wine From the Puglia Region
$39 per person plus tax & gratuity
Reservations required 714-540-3365


Located in the “heel” region of Italy’s classic boot shaped figure. From olive trees to vineyards the Puglia region is rich in agriculture. The flatlands of the Salento peninsula have an exceptionally warm climate, alleviated by the continual sea breezes, which yields massive grape production. The region also grows large quantities of grains, vegetables & olives. In fact, Puglia is the largest producer of olive oil in Italy. The cuisine in this area utilizes what is readily available. Fresh seafood, locally grown vegetables, and of course pasta. Orecchiette pasta, translated means “little ears”, is a common staple.

Gravina, a blend of 40% Malvasia & 60% Greco grapes, is considered one of Italy’s most ancient white wines. Gaining DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) status in 1983, Gravina is currently only produced by Botromagno. Bright yellow-green in color with hints of green apple, apricot & white peach, slight acidity on the palate.

100% Chardonnay, contains select grapes from the estates of Minervino Murge (20%) and San Pietro Vernotico (80%). Slightly yellow in color with green tones. With hints of white flowers, orange & thyme on the nose, very fruity on the finish.

100% Primitivo, considered the mother of the Zinfandel grape. Rich & elegant, with hints of currant & blackberry on the nose.


The Menu

Passed Hors D’ Oeuvres
Chef’s Selection
Gravina Bianco, Botromagno, 2010 DOC

Insalata di Mare
Rock shrimp, bay scallops, sea bass, baby greens, citrus vinaigrette
Chardonnay, Tormaresca, 2010

Braciola alla Barese
Rolled top sirloin filled with pecorino cheese, pancetta, garlic, parsley, in a tomato sauce
Primitivo, Poggio Basso, 2010

Crostata di Fichi
Lemon-vanilla crust, filled with almond praline & black mission figs
All’ Espresso, Coffee Liqueur, Villa Vessia



Wednesday, October 24th 6:00PM
$39 per person plus tax & gratuity
Reservations required 714-540-3365
Nello Cucina 3333 Bear St. Costa Mesa, CA 92626