Polina's Salerno
Italian Restaurant Laguna Beach, Ca
proudly serving since 1975
Salerno restaurant was started in 1975 by New York Restaurateur Tony Manzi. Born in New York, raised in Italy Tony Brought traditional Italian faire to Laguna Beach. Chef Carmelo started in 1976 and Polina came on as a waitress in 1977. After working for Tony 16 years, she bought the restaurant in 1995 and continues to serve the same great food to loyal customers, thanks to dedicated family members and a wonderful staff.
Salute, Polina
about us
APPETIZERS
CAPONATA Marinated Eggplant 5.50 FRIED MOZZARELLA 8.50
STEAMED CLAMS White or Red Sauce 12.00 BAKED CLAMS 12.00
MUSSELS White or Red Sauce 12.00 ROASTED RED PEPPERS 5.50
CONCH White or Red Sauce 14.00 SAUTEED MUSHROOMS 7.95
FRIED CALAMARI 11.00 FOCCACIA BREAD 6.75
CALAMARI Sauteed in Marinara Sauce 11.00 GARLIC BREAD 4.00
CHEESE PIZZA 9.00 SAUTEED VEGETABLES for one 3.00
SALADS
HOUSE SALAD
Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Carrots, Homemade Italian Vinaigrette 6.50
ITALIAN ANTIPASTO
Salami, Provolone, Roasted Red Peppers, Caponata, Pepperoncini, Olives, Mushrooms 8.50
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Cheese, Garlic Croutons, Creamy Caesar Dressing 7.95
CAPRESE SALAD
Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Soft Mozzarella Cheese 8.95
GORGONZOLA PINENUT SALAD
Romaine Lettuce, Toasted Pinenuts, Gorgonzola Cheese, Fresh Pears, Tossed
with a White Balsamic Vinegar Dressing 8.50
ADD SHRIMP TO ANY SALAD Add 7.50
ADD CHICKEN TO ANY SALAD Add 6.00
SOUPS
ITALIAN MINESTRONE Vegetables and Pasta in Light Beef Broth Cup 3.00 Bowl 6.00
PASTA FAGIOLI Beans and Pasta in Heavy Broth Cup 3.00 Bowl 6.00
CREATE YOUR OWN PASTA
Add a Small House Salad for an additional $1.00
PASTA PASTA SAUCES
SPAGHETTI Marinara 9.00
Meat Sauce 9.00
LINGUINI Meat Balls or Sausage 11.00
Bolognese 12.50
RIGATONI Garlic and Oil 8.50
White or Red Clam Sauce 14.50
MOSTACCIOLI Alfredo13.50 with Chicken 16.50
Salerno (Marinara and Cream) 13.50
FETTUCCINE Creamy Pesto (Basil, Pinenuts, Cheese, Cream) 14.50
Mushroom Marinara Sauce 13.50
ANGEL HAIR Mushroom Meat Sauce 13.50
Fra Diavolo (Spicy Marinara) 9.00
Parmigiana (Baked with Mozzarella) 14.00
BAKED ITEMS
STUFFED PEPPERS with Pasta 18.95 MANICOTTI Marinara, Cheese Stuffing 15.50
LASAGNA Meat or Vegetable 15.50 EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA Marinara Sauce with Pasta 18.95
CANNELLONI Meat Stuffing 15.50
SPECIAL PASTA
LINGUINI POMODORO 10.50
Tomatoes, Basil, Garlic
LINGUINI PUTANESCA 12.50
Garlic, Oil, Anchovies, Olives, Capers, Tomatoes
PENNE PESTO 17.50
Asparagus, Chicken in Creamy Pesto
MOSTACCIOLI VESUVIANA 13.95
Sliced Sausage, Garlic, Basil, Marinara Sauce
FETTUCCINE MAIORI 16.50
Shrimp, Cream, Marsala Sauce
GNOCCHI 12.95
Potato Pasta with Meat or Marinara Sauce
GNOCCHI GORGONZOLA 13.95
Potato Pasta, Creamy Gorgonzola Cheese
FETTUCCINE PRIMAVERA 15.50
Vegetables in Alfredo or Marinara Sauce
RIGATONI CAMPAGNOLA 13.95
Peas, Garlic, Prosciutto, Cheese, Cream
RIGATONI GIOVANNI 13.50
Mozzarella, Ricotta, Meat Sauce
RIGATONI FRANCESCO 13.50
Broccoli, Garlic and Oil
RIGATONI THREE CHEESE 13.95
Mozzarella, Ricotta, Parmesan Cream Sauce
TORTELLINI Meat or Cheese 13.00
Meat Sauce or Marinara
RAVIOLI 13.50
Meat or Cheese, Meat Sauce or Marinara
PENNE PREGO 15.50
Chicken, Red Bell Pepper, Marinara Sauce
1/2 SPAGHETTI, 1/2 MEAT RAVIOLI 13.00
Meat Sauce
MEAT ENTREES
All Entrees served with Pasta. Add a Small House Salad for an additional $1.00
VEAL SCALOPPINE PICCATA 22.95
Mushrooms, Lemon, Eggplant
VEAL SCALOPPINE PIZZAIOLA 21.95
Marinara Sauce, Garlic, Parsley
VEAL SCALOPPINE MARSALA 22.95
Mushrooms, Marsala Wine
VEAL SCALOPPINE SORRENTO 22.50
Capers, Artichokes, Tomatoes, White Wine
VEAL CUTLET MILANESE 21.95
Breaded Veal Cutlet
VEAL CUTLET PARMIGIANA 22.95
Meat Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese
VEAL, MUSHROOM and PEPPERS 20.50
Diced Veal, Meat Sauce, Marsala Wine
VEAL SALTIMBUCO ROMANO 25.95
Prosciutto, Sage, Capers, White Wine
CHICKEN MARSALA 19.50
CHICKEN PICCATA 19.95
CHICKEN ARTURO 19.50
Mushrooms, Artichoke, Red Bell Pepper, Cream
CHICKEN CACCIATORE 19.95
Mushrooms, Bell Pepper
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA 19.95
Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese
ITALIAN SAUSAGE and PEPPERS 17.00
Sausage, Meat Sauce, Bell Peppers
SEAFOOD
SHRIMP MARINARA 20.50
Marinara Sauce
SHRIMP PARMIGIANA 21.00
Marinara Sauce and Cheese
SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO 20.50
Spicy Marinara Sauce
SHRIMP MARSALA 20.50
Garlic and Marsala Wine
BAKED SCALLOPS 19.50
Marinara or White Wine Sauce
BAKED SCALLOPS PARMIGIANA 19.95
SHRIMP SCAMPI 20.50
Garlic, Lemon, White Wine Sauce
CALAMARI 17.95
MUSSELS 18.95
White Wine Sauce or Marinara Sauce
SHRIMP and SCALLOPS SANDEMAN 21.95
Fettucine Pasta, Marsala, Cream and Mushrooms
CONCH 22.95
CIOPPINO 22.50
Shrimp, Scallops, Calamari, Mussels, Clams in Marinara Sauce
DESSERTS
AFFOGATO 4.00
TIRAMISU 7.00
CHOCOLATE TORTUFO CANNOLI 6.00
CHEESE CAKE 6.00
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES 5.00
SPUMONI ICE CREAM 4.00
VANILLA ICE CREAM 3.50
SHERBET 3.50
DRINKS
Beer and Wine list available
ESPRESSO 3.00
CAPPUCCINO 4.00
COFFEE 2.00
HOT TEA 2.50
ICED TEA 2.50
APPLE JUICE 2.50
MILK 2.50
COKE 2.50
DIET COKE 2.50
SPRITE 2.50
PINK LEMONADE 2.50
ROOT BEER 2.50
Children's menu avaible
We will gladly split any Entree on request for an additional $5.00
Extra Plate Charge $2.00
Additional charge for substitutions
18% service charge added to parties of 5 or more
Wheat and Wheat Free Pasta available
Weekly Specials
220 Beach st
Laguna Beach ,Ca
9 2 6 5 1
for reservations
or questions
please call
949-494-5000
949-497-2600
HOURS
TUESDAY-SUNDAY
5pm-close
CLOSED MONDAYS
Hours and directions