Lucca Cafe

R + D MICRO PLATES

(meant for starting or grazing your way thru)

Artisan Cheeses and Charcuterie

(see Our Signature Cheese and Charcuterie Menus…It’s what makes us Different!)

HAVE IT YOUR WAY: Choose your own Special Combination Platter from our Weekly Cheese and Charcuterie Menus.

ALL OF OUR ARTISAN CHEESE AND CHARCUTERIE PLATES are served with fresh seasonal fruit, dried fruits and nuts, chutney of the day, housemade pickles, housemade mustards, sweet bread, and crostinis

ala carte:

PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA and Seasonal Fruit
SPECK (Smokey Prosciutto) Granny Smith Apples, Parmesan Chunks
JAMON SERRANO Manchego, Quince Paste

From Our Kitchen Studio

WILD MUSHROOM RAGOUT Wild Mushrooms, Crusty Bread, Herbs, di Stephano Burrata Cheese

ASPARAGUS Grilled Asparagus, Grated Cage Free Hard Cooked Egg, Julienned Housemade Bacon, Buttered Bread Crumbs, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parsley

QUINOA Risotto Style with Spring Veggies and Parmesan Cheese

FISH & CRISPY CAPER CAKES Burnt Eggplant, Pickled Citrus, Spinach

BRESAOLA Hand Rolls (2) Roasted Apricots with Rosemary, Honey and Orange Reduction, Arugula Creme Fraiche

OUR OWN CRISPY PORK BELLY Green Pancakes, Sweet Pea Puree, Chili-Lime Butter, Raspberry Relish

NEW ZEALAND FREE RANGE LAMB CHOPS Smoked Herbs and Paprika, Black Lava Salt

Skewers and Sliders

FILET MIGNON Sweet Peppers, Onion, Rosemary, Gorgonzola Ranch

ALL NATURAL SPICY CHICKEN BREAST Sweet Peppers, Onions, Tomato-Onion-Olive-Brandy Relish

SNAKE RIVER FARMS PORK TENDERLOIN Apples, Onion, Quince Mostarda

TUNASeared, Onion, Tomato, Lemon-Caper Garlic Dipping Sauce

KOBE BEEF SLIDERS Holey Cow Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Mustard-Cognac Bearnaise

+++SLIDERS ARE CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN, ASK YOUR SERVER+++
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Hand Cut Fries and Sun Dried Tomato Aioli

Soup Options

(Changes daily)

LARGER ideas to think about

Greens, etc.

SPRING VEGGIES Artichoke Hearts, Avocado, Asparagus, Fennel, Grapefruit, Pistachios, Feta, Lime-Champagne Vinaigrette

BEETS AND STUFF Roasted Beets, Leeks, Organic Baby Greens, Arugula, Toasted Walnuts, Verjus-Crushed Chili Vinaigrette, Herbed Yoghurt

LUCCA SALAD Grape Tomatoes, Roasted SweetPeppers, Kalamata Olives, Toasted Pine Nuts, Organic Mescalun Lettuces, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Pastas TO LIVE FOR

CARBONARA Linguine, Our Own Cured and Roasted Pork Belly, Carbonara Sauce, Spring Peas, Asparagus, Parmesan Cheese

WILD TUNA Pappardelle Pasta, Poached Wild Tuna, Canellini Beans, Cilantro-Macademia Nut Pesto, Lemon Zest

ANGUS MEAT SAUCE Penne, Certified Angus Beef Boneless Shortribs, Wild Mushrooms, Savory Red Sauce, Housemade Ricotta and Parmesan Cheeses, Gremolata

MUSHROOM LASAGNA Cognac-infused Wild Mushrooms, Green Lasagna, 5 Kinds of Cheeses, Boby Spinach, Thyme Bechamel, Oven Roasted Tomatoes

Seafood

JOHN DORY IN THE FRYING PAN Pan-Seared New Zealand John Dory, Capers, Spinach, New Potatoes, White Wine Sauce

SALMON Pan-Roasted Loch Duart Salmon, Harissa, Green Couscous, Spicy Carrots, whiffs of Rose

HALIBUT Grilled Wild Halibut, Pistachio-Basil Pesto, Meyer Lemon Risotto, Asparagus, Artichoke Hearts, Leeks

MARKET FISH….ask your Server

Meat

BEEF SHORTRIBS Certified Angus Boneless Beef Shortribs, Olive Oil Potato Mash, Peas, Carrots, White Wine and Vermouth Demi with Thyme

PORK TENDERLOIN AND BACON Coffee and Chili crusted Snake River Farms Pork Tenderloin, Housemade Thick Cut Hickory Smoked Bacon, Mascarpone Polenta, Charred Rosemary, Orange Molasses

HANGER STEAK Certified Angus Beef Hanger Steak, Pan Potatoes, Charred Scallions, Crispy Kale, Chimmichurri, Tomato Chutney

JUST A GOOD RESTAURANT BURGER Hand cut Proprietary Blend of 4 Premium Beefs, Gruyere Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Mustard-Cognac Bearnaise, Tomato Jam, your choice of Hand Cut Fries or a Lucca Salad

LAMB CHOPS New Zealand Free Range Lamb Chops, Smoked Herbs and Paprika, Black Lava Salt, Wilted Baby Spinach, deconstructed Gazpacho

MARKET MEAT…..ask your Server

CONTACT US
Phone: (949) 725-1773

6507 Quail Hill Parkway
Irvine, CA 92603 [Map]
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SERVICE HOURS
Lunch Hours
Monday-Friday 11:am - 2:pm

Dinner Hours
Sunday-Thursday 5:pm - 9:pm
Fridays and Saturdays 5:pm - 9:pm

Brunch Hours
Saturdays 9:30am - 2:00pm
Sundays 9:30am - 2:00pm