Modo Mio Cucina Rustica - Newport Beach, CA

mixed greens, tomato, fennel, fresh mozzarella in balsamic vinaigrette

fresh, raw baby artichokes with parmesan, lemon and extra virgin olive oil

fresh spinach, toasted almonds, sun dried tomatoes and hard-boiled egg in a pesto vinaigrette

fresh arugula, pear, kiwi and sweet corn in lemon vinaigrette

mixed green salad with roma tomatoes in balsamic vinaigrette

radicchio, arugula, belgian endive and shaved parmesan in balsamic vinaigrette

romaine, grilled shrimp, eggplant, zucchini and onions with extra virgin olive oil and lemon

arugula, endive, orange segments, toasted almonds and fresh mozzarella in lemon vinaigrette

roasted peppers, goat cheese, sun dried tomatoes

fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, and extra virgin olive oil

prosciutto, salame, mortadella, marinated artichokes and provolone

thinly sliced raw beef topped with arugula and shaved parmesan

fresh asparagus wrapped in smoked salmon, served with goat cheese in a honey dijon vinaigrette

assorted fresh grilled vegetables

sautéed calamari in a light tomato sauce with black olives and capers

large prawns sautéed in white wine, lemon and garlic, served with grilled tomato and arugula

shrimp and clams in a tomato broth with fresh herbs

soup of the day

pasta tubes with tomatoes, eggplant, and marinara, topped with shaved parmesan

angel hair pasta with fresh vegetables, served in a light tomato sauce

potato dumplings in a tomato, pesto and cream sauce

pasta tubes with porcini mushrooms, served in herbs, olive oil, and a touch of marinara and marsala wine

hand made pasta, layered with minced fresh vegetables, herbed ricotta and marinara topped with provolone

whole grain, omega-3 enriched pasta, tossed with portobello mushrooms and goat cheese in olive oil, herbs, and white wine

homemade flat noodles in a meat sauce of ground beef and pork with tomato, and minced vegetables

homemade spinach pasta with free range chicken, arugula, fresh tomato, sun dried tomato and light marinara

whole grain, omega 3-enriched pasta with sausage, kalamata olives, capers, tomato, basil and asparagus, and marinara

handmade spinach pasta, layered with ground beef and pork and, herbed ricotta and marinara, topped with provolone

fresh clams sautéed in white wine, garlic and onion, tossed with linguine

spinach tagliatelle with fresh bay scallops and smoked salmon, in white wine with leeks and onion

pasta tubes with fresh salmon, vodka, fresh tomato, basil, and marinara

shrimp, mussels, clams, and calamari in a light tomato sauce

with fresh carrots, zucchini, asparagus, peas and celery

with sautéed free range chicken breast, asparagus and spinach

with porcini mushrooms, garlic and marsala wine

with clams, mussels, calamari and shrimp in a light tomato sauce

filled with ricotta and spinach in a pink sauce or butter and sage

filled with skinless chicken breast and fresh spinach, served in a roasted roma tomato sauce

filled with smoked chicken, turkey, and mascarpone cheese served in a yellow bell pepper puree

grilled free-range breast of chicken, olive oil, herbs

sautéed free-range breast of chicken with white wine, lemon, herbs and capers

free range chicken breast sautéed with stone ground mustard and balsamic vinegar

pounded free-range chicken rolled with zucchini, carrots and ricotta, sautéed in a lemon sauce

free range breast of chicken, spinach, provolone cheese, prosciutto in a marsala wine, tomato sauce

veal top round sautéed with lemon and white wine

pounded breaded veal chop, served with chopped arugula and roma tomato

pounded veal chop grilled with herbs and olive oil

veal top round grilled with portobello mushrooms, rosemary and sautéed onions, in marsala wine

thick-cut veal chop, grilled and brushed with herbs and olive oil

all natural certified premium angus, marinated with herbs and virgin olive oil, grilled and thinly sliced

grilled lamb chops marinated withrosemary and garlic

ground pork and beef italian style meatloaf with parmesan, garlic, and fresh herbs, thinly sliced and served in a marsala wine sauce

fresh seasonal whitefish sautéed with artichoke hearts, sun dried tomato and peas in lemon and white wine

sautéed wild salmon with white wine, lemon and capers

clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari and salmon in a light tomato broth

fish of the day, as described by your server

mozzarella, tomato, basil, extra virgin olive oil

assorted fresh grilled vegetables

cold asparagus with lemon and extra virgin olive oil

roasted bell peppers with goat cheese and sun dried tomatoes

prosciutto, salame, mortadella, artichokes, provolone

grilled calamari steak with lemon, arugola and pine nuts

sautéed calamari in light tomato sauce with black olives and capers

fresh baby artichokes with parmesan, lemon and extra virgin olive oil

pounded raw beef topped with arugola

smoked salmon with capers and arugola

vegetable omelette

shrimp and clams in a tomato broth with fresh herbs

soup of the day

mixed green salad

caesar salad

grilled salmon atop arugola and radicchio with mushrooms, asparagus, tomato and artichoke

chopped romaine lettuce, prosciutto, provolone, mortadella, white mushrooms and red bell peppers

radicchio, arugola, belgian endive

mixed baby greens, tomato, fennel mozzarella

arugola with kiwi, pear and sweet corn in a light lemon dressing

romaine, grilled shrimp, eggplant, zucchini and onions in extra virgin olive oil and lemon

seafood salad

filled with ricotta and spinach in a pink sauce or butter and sage

potato dumplings in a tomato-pesto cream sauce

flat noodles with meat sauce

spinach pasta with free range chicken, arugola, fresh tomato and sun dried tomato

angel hair pasta with fresh vegetables

whole grain, omega-3 enriched pasta, tossed with portobello mushrooms and goat cheese in olive oil and goat cheese

linguine with fresh clams

hand made pasta, layered with minced fresh vegetables and herbed ricotta

three types of ravioli: smoked chicken and turkey; ricotta and spinach; and chicken and spinach, served in a tricolore sauce

pasta tubes with porcini mushrooms

flat noodles with ham and peas

pasta tubes with tomatoes, eggplant and ricotta romana

pasta tubes with fresh salmon, vodka and fresh tomato

homemade spinach tagliatelle with fresh bay scallops, leeks, onion and white wine

with fresh vegetables

with sautéed free-range chicken, asparagus and spinach

with porcini mushrooms

with seafood

grilled free-range breast of chicken

pounded breaded free-range chicken breast

veal top round sautéed with lemon

pan seared salmon medallions in white wine, lemon and capers

sautéed breast of free-range chicken with herbs and capers

pounded free-range chicken rolled with zucchini, carrots and ricotta, sautéed in a lemon sauce

veal top round grilled with portobello mushrooms, rosemaryand sautéed onions

fish of the day

ketel one oranje, muddled lemon, mint leaves, & ginger beer.

captian morgan white rum, muddled pineapple, simple syrup, & fresh lemon.

don julio blanco tequila, french vanilla liqueur, light lemonade, fresh lemon, & basil.

nolet's gin, sweet vermouth, elderflower liqueur, muddled oranges, & fresh lemon.

zucchini stuffed with ground pork, sautéed in a lemon & white wine sauce.

burrata cheese served over a bed of arugula, mixed with sliced red onions & grape tomatoes, tossed in olive oil & drizzled with a balsamic reduction. (burrata is a fresh italian cheese with an unusally soft texture, made from mozzarella & cream.)

portobello mushrooms sauteed in olive oil & whole clove roasted garlic.

house made herb & onion focaccia bread, topped with eggplant, tri-color bell peppers, celery, red onions, black olives, & pine nuts. tossed in a touch of marinara & olive oil.

two ground pork meatballs served in a pomodoro sauce.