Business Hours:
| Friday: | 06:00pm to 10:30pm |
| Saturday: | 05:30pm to 10:30pm |
Italian Restaurants:
- Cafe Milan Cafe Restaurants in Playa del Rey, CA
205 Culver Blvd
- Hanks Pizza of LA Restaurants/Food & Dining in Playa Del Rey, CA
442 W Manchester Ave
- Bacari Pdr Restaurants/Food & Dining in Playa Del Rey, CA
- Mo's Place Restaurants/Food & Dining in Playa Del Rey, CA
203 Culver Blvd
- Tanner's Coffee Coffee, Espresso & Tea House Restaurants in Playa del Rey, CA
200 Culver Blvd
- Hacienda Playa Restaurants/Food & Dining in Playa Del Rey, CA
8415 Pershing Dr
Caffe Pinguini Service List
Dinner
Antipasti Freddi
Cold appetizers
Insalata Mista
House mixed green salad with shaved carrots and sliced tomatoes
$13.50 Fresh Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach with buffalo mozzarella in balsamic dressing
$17.50 Arugola e Radicchio
Arugola and radicchio with tomatoes and topped with thinly sliced parmesan cheese
$15.00 Insalata con Finocchio
Fresh sliced fennel, arugula, avocado, sundry tomatoes, and sliced of parmesan cheese in an olive oil lemon dressing
$17.50 Caprese
Buffalo mozzarella with fresh sliced tomatoes and basil
$17.00 Prosciutto e melone
Sliced cantaloupe over Prosciutto di Pharma
$18.50 Shrimp Salad
Grilled shrimp served with mixed greens and garlic in an olive oil and lemon dressing
$19.00 Caesar Salad
Classic Caesar salad topped with homemade croutons
$14.50 Burrata Salad
Soft creamy buttery mozzarella with tomato and basil
$18.50 Smoke Salmon
Smoke salmon, Arugola ,onion in olive oil lemon dressing
$18.50 Bresaola
Slices of cure beef with fresh Arugola, shaved Parmesan cheese and lemon dressing
$21.00
Antipasti Caldi
Hot Appetizers (Salad split for two $1.50 – limited)
Spinaci Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino
Fresh spinach sautéed with garlic, olive oil and a touch of red chili peppers
$13.50 Insalata di Mare
Warm clams, mussels, shrimp and calamari with extra virgin olive oil and lemon
$20.50 Smoked Mozzarella con Shitake
Slices of smoked mozzarella broiled and topped with sautéed shitake mushrooms
$19.50 Trio di Bruschetta
Assortment of bruschetta
$19.00 Gamberi e Fagioli
Sautéed shrimp with cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes and fresh Arugola on top
$20.00
Zuppe
Zuppa del Giorno
Soup of the Day
$13.00 Zuppa di Vegetali
Minestrone soup
$12.50 Tortellini in Brodo
Four cheese ravioli and ground Italian sausage in savory chicken broth
$16.50
Secondi
Entrées split for two $3.50
Filetto alla Gorgonzola
Prime Filet mignon topped with melted Gorgonzola cheese
8oz
$42.00 Filetto al Porto
Prime Filet mignon topped with mushrooms sautéed in a port wine sauce with leeks
8oz
$42.00 Filetto al Tartufo
Prime Filet mignon in a white truffle cream sauce
8oz
$42.00 Veal Cotoletta Milanese
Pounded and breaded, pan fried veal
Veal
$33.00 Pollo Cotoletta Milanese
Pounded and breaded, pan fried chicken
Chicken
$30.00 Veal Scaloppine Ai Funghi
Medallions of veal sauteed with mushroom sauce
Veal
$33.00 Pollo Scaloppine Ai Funghi
Medallions of chicken sauteed with mushroom sauce
Chicken
$30.00 Pollo Piccata al Limone
Medallions of chicken sauteed with white wine, lemon, capers, and butter
Chicken
$30.00 Veal Parmigiana
Veal topped with eggplant, mozzarella cheese in a marinara sauce
Veal
$33.00 Pollo Parmigiana
Chicken topped with eggplant, mozzarella cheese in a marinara sauce
Chicken
$31.00 Pollo Carciofini
Chicken topped with artichokes in a light creamy sauce
Chicken
$31.00 Zuppa di Mare
Seafood soup with clams, mussels, shrimp, squid and fish in a tomato base
$33.00 Chilean Seabass
Fresh fish of the day served with roosted potatoes and veggie
$39.00 Branzino Puttanesca
Branzino filet with chop tomatoes, capers, black olives and a touch of white wine
$35.50 Branzino
Mediterranean sea bass broiled and sautéed in a rosemary sauce
$35.50 Salmon
Fresh fish of the day served with roosted potatoes and veggie
$33.00
Risotto
Risotto ai Funghi
Risotto with mixed wild mushrooms
$22.00 Risotto al Radicchio
Risotto with pancetta (bacon) and radicchio
$22.00 Risotto con Scampi
Risotto with shrimp, tomato sauce and a touch of cream
$24.00
Pasta
Add on: Chicken | Shrimp | Bacon | Sausage
Penne Arrabbiata
Penne pasta with lots of garlic in spicy tomato sauce
$19.00 Fettuccine Bolognese
Flat noodles with delicate ground veal and tomato sauce
$20.50 Rigatoni Gorgonzola
Large tubular pasta with gorgonzola cheese cream sauce
$19.00 Linguine Mare Red Sauce
Linguine pasta with clams, shrimp, mussels, calamari, garlic, parsley and a touch of red chili peppers in a red tomato sauce
$26.00 Linguine Mare White Sauce
Linguine pasta with clams, shrimp, mussels, calamari, garlic, parsley and a touch of red chili peppers in a white wine sauce
$26.00 Linguine Pesto
Linguine pasta with basil, minced pine nuts and garlic
$19.00 Rigatoni All' Amatriciana
Rigatoni pasta with pancetta sautéed with onions in a red sauce
$20.50 Penne Alla Vodka
Penne pasta in a creamy tomato sauce and a touch of vodka
$19.00 Rigatoni al Radicchio
Large tubular pasta with pancetta radicchio in a light creamy sauce
$20.00 Penne Siciliana Arrabbiata
Penne pasta with fresh chopped tomatoes, basil, eggplant, red and yellow bell peppers and garlic in a spicy tomato sauce
$20.00 Linguine Calamari Jalapeno
Linguine pasta with calamari in a fresh chopped tomato sauce, garlic and jalapeños
$23.00 Fettuccine Contadina
Fettuccine pasta with green peas, mushrooms, pancetta in a light creamy sauce
$22.00 Linguine Portofino
Linguine pasta with shrimp and garlic in a fresh chopped tomato and basil sauce
$26.00 Fettuccine Smoked Salmon
Fettuccine pasta with smoked salmon, onion, in a cream sauce
$25.00 Linguine Tiger Diavola
Linguine pasta with tiger shrimp in red spicy tomato sauce
$33.00 Farfalle Fresh Salmon
Bow tie pasta with fresh salmon in creamy tomato sauce
$25.50 Orecchiette Porcini e Salsiccia
Orecchiette pasta with porcini mushrooms and Italian sausage in a cream sauce
$23.00
Pizze
Salsiccia e Funghi
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms and onions
$20.50 Pepperoni
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and pepperoni
$18.50 Quattro Formaggi
a blend of mozzarella, fontina, gorgonzola and parmesan cheeses
$19.00 Prosciutto Funghi
Tomato sauce, mushrooms, mozzarella and prosciutto
$20.00 Pinguini
tomato sauce, mozzarella, red and yellow bell peppers, onions and basil
$19.00 Salmone e Arugola
Mozzarella and sliced smoked salmon topped with fresh arugula
$20.00 Carciofini Olives
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, baby artichokes and black olives
$19.50 Margherita
Classic mozzarella cheese pizza with tomato sauce and basil
$18.00 Napoli
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and anchovies
$19.00
Beverages
San Pellegrino
Sparkling water
$7.00 Panna
flat water
$7.00 Chinotto Sanpellegrino
Chinotto is made from extract of chinotto oranges distinct flavor from unique condition of the Mediterranean land
$4.50 Soft Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke, 7-Up
$4.00 Cranberry Juice
$4.00 Iced Tea
$4.00 Coffee
proudly serving Danesi (Regular or decaffeinated)
$4.50 Cappucino
$5.00 Espresso
$4.50 Tea
Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Chamomile, Peppermint
$4.00
Lunch
Antipasti Freddi
Cold Appetizers
Prosciutto & Arugola
Fresh sliced tomatoes, Prosciutto di Parma, fresh mozzarella topped with arugola
$11.50 Caprese
Buffalo mozzarella cheese with fresh sliced tomatoes and basil
$12.00 Prosciutto e Melone
Sliced cantaloupe over Prosciutto di Parma
$13.00
Antipasti Caldi
Hot Appetizers
Spinaci Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino
Fresh spinach sautéed with garlic, olive oil and red chili peppers
$9.00 Insalata di Mare
Warm clams, mussels, shrimp and calamari dressed with extra virgin olive oil and lemon
$16.00 Eggplant Parmiggiana
Fresh eggplant fried with mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil
$15.50
Zuppe
Soups
Zuppa del Giorno
Soup of the day
$8.50 Zuppa di Vegetali
Minestrone soup
$8.50 Cozze e Vongole
Mussels and clams in a red Mediterranean broth
$14.00
Insalate
Salads (Salad split $1.50 – limited)
Insalata Mista
House mixed green salad with shaved carrots and sliced tomatoes
$9.00 Caesar Salad
Topped with homemade croutons
$10.50 With Chicken
$15.00 Arugola e Radicchio
Topped with parmesan cheese and sliced tomatoes
$10.50 Special Salad
Cantaloupe, prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella and tomatoes
$13.00 Shrimp Salad
Mixed greens topped with grilled shrimp in a lemon vinaigrette dressing
$14.50
Panini
Hot Sandwiches
Prosciutto, Mozzarella & Breaded Eggplant
Slices of Prosciutto di Parma with fresh mozzarella and breaded eggplant
$15.50 Petto di Pollo con Peperoni e Provolone
Grilled chicken breast with marinated bell peppers and provolone cheese
$15.50 Salsiccia & Bell Pepper
Italian sausage with mozzarella, bell peppers and marinara sauce
$15.50
Pasta
Pasta split for two - $2.50
Linguine Portofino
Linguine pasta with shrimp and garlic in a fresh chopped tomato and basil sauce
$16.00 Penne Siciliana Arrabbiata
Penne pasta with fresh chopped tomatoes, basil, eggplant, red and yellow bell peppers and garlic in a spicy tomato sauce
$13.50 Linguine Pesto
Linguine pasta with basil, minced pine nuts and garlic
$12.50 Penne Arrabbiata
Penne pasta with lots of garlic in spicy tomato sauce
$12.50 Fettuccine Bolognese
Flat noodles with delicate ground veal and tomato sauce
$15.50 Rigatoni Gorgonzola
Large tubular pasta with a creamy gorgonzola cheese sauce
$13.50 Penne al Pomodoro e Basilica
Penne pasta with basil and tomato sauce
$12.50
Secondi
Entrees split for two - $3.50
Veal or Chicken al Limone
Medallions of veal or chicken sautéed with white wine, lemon and butter
$21.00 $18.00 Petto di Pollo
boneless, skinless and pounded grilled breast of chicken
$15.50 Veal or Chicken Milanese
Pounded, breaded, pan fried veal or chicken
$22.00 $19.00 Pesce del Giorno
Fish of the day
Market Price
Calzone and Pizza
Calzone Mozzarella e Pomodoro
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and mixed vegetables
$13.50 Calzone con Carne e Fontina
Tomato sauce, beef, fontina cheese, bell peppers and onions
$15.00 Margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil
$13.00 Napoli
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and anchovies
$13.50 Pepperoni
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni
$13.50 Funghi
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushroom and basil
$13.50 Quattro Formaggi
Mozzarella, gorgonzola, fontina and parmiggiano
$14.00 Prosciutto
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and Prosciutto di Parma
$15.00 Salmone e Arugola
Mozzarella and sliced smoked salmon topped with fresh arugula
$16.00 Pinguini
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, red and yellow bell peppers, onions and basil
$15.50 Salsiccia e Funghi
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms and onions
$16.00 Carciofini e Olives
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, baby artichokes and black olives
$16.00
Beverages
San Pellegrino
Sparkling water
$6.50 Ducale
Flat water
$6.50 Soft Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke, 7-Up
$3.50 Cranberry Juice
$3.50 Lemonade
$3.50 Iced Tea
$3.50 Coffee
Proudly serving Danesi
Regular or Decaffeinated
$4.00 Cappuccino
$4.50 Espresso
$4.00 Tea
Earl Grey, English breakfast, Chamomile, Peppermint
$3.50
