Alza Italian Kitchen Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Alza Italian Kitchen, a delightful fusion of Italian culinary traditions and modern dining in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Conveniently located at 22411 Antonio Pkwy, this charming establishment offers a comprehensive menu that caters to all tastes. From mouthwatering pizzas to hearty brunch selections, every dish is crafted with quality ingredients and a passion for flavor.
Start with tempting appetizers like the Stuffed Mushrooms and Spinach Artichoke Dip, or share a Charcuterie Board with friends. Salads like the refreshing Burrata and Prosciutto combine amazing textures and vibrant flavors, while pizza lovers will relish the authentic thin crust options. With vegan and vegetarian dishes, Alza is inclusive for every dietary preference.
Dine comfortably on the heated outdoor patio and enjoy a well-deserved happy hour. Alza Italian Kitchen truly elevates the dining experience with an inviting atmosphere and a spirit of community.
Appetizers
Fried Green Beans
Crisp battered green beans topped with parmesan and served with spicy aioli
Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushroom stem mixture, parmesan, cream cheese, parsley and thyme
Chicken Wings
Buffalo, barrbecue or garlic parmesan wings
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Cream cheese, sour cream, mayonaise, garlic, parmesan, mozzarella, artichoke, spinach & red onion served with crostinis
Calamari
Crispy calamari steaks topped with parsley and served with lemon and marinara
Bruschetta
Roma tomatoes, basil, shallots and EVOO served with garlic rubbed crostinis, balsamic glaze and parmesan
Meatball App
Three house made meatballs topped with marinara and melted mozzarella served with crostinis
Sausage Rolls
Two spicy Italian sausage links stuffed with mozzarella, rolled in fresh pizza dough, baked then brushed with garlic and butter and dusted with romano cheese
Small Charcuterie Board
Variety of cheese, cured meat, fruit, olives, pickles, nuts, served with fig jam, spicy honey and crostinis
Large Charcuterie Board
Variety of cheese, cured meat, fruit, olives, pickles, nuts, served with fig jam, spicy honey and crostinis
Burrata Board
burrata, pesto, basil and tomato on fresh bakeditalian bread dusted with romano chese and a balsamic drizzle
Garlic Twists
Bread twists brushed with garlic butter and dusted with romano, served with marinara
Garlic Bread
Fresh baked bread with garlic butter
Garlic bread W/Mozzarella Cheese
Fresh baked break with garlic butter, romano cheese and mozzarella
Garlic Bread w/ Mozzarella
Fresh baked break with garlic butter, romano cheese and mozzarella
Shareables
Soup & Salads
Minstrone Soup
House made Italian classic
Soup of the Day
House made soup of the day
Small House Salad
Romaine, mixed greens, mozzarella, tomato and olive
Large House Salad
Romaine, mixed greens, mozzarella, tomato and olive
Small Caesar Salad
Romaine, mixed greens, romano cheese, parmesan garlic croutons and house made caesar dressing
Large Caesar Salad
Romaine, mixed greens, romano cheese, parmesan garlic croutons and house made caesar dressing
Alza Chopped Salad
Mixed greens, red cabbage, mozzarella, tomato, onion, salami, garbanzo beans, pepperocini with Italian vinaigrette
Burrata and Prosciutto Salad
burrata, arugula, tomatoes, prosciutto and pine nuts with balsamic and italian dressing
Grilled Chicken Strawberry Salad
Romaine, mixed greens, red onion, strawberries, glazed pecanos, goat cheese, grilled chicken with a raspberry vinaigrette
Alza Wedge
Iceburg wedge, gorgonzola crumble, bruschetta tomatoes, crispy prosciutto, balsamic glaze with blue cheese dressing
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, roma tomato, basil, EVOO and balsalmic glaze
Small Antipasto Salad
Romaine, mixed greens, mozzarella. tomato, salami, mortadella, ham, black olives and pepperocini
Large Antipasto Salad
Romaine, mixed greens, mozzarella. tomato, salami, mortadella, ham, black olives and pepperocini
Caesar Salad Wrap
Romaine, mixed greens, romano cheese, parmesan garlic croutons and house made caesar dressing
Antipasto Salad Wrap
Romaine, mixed greens, mozzarella. tomato, salami, mortadella, ham, black olives and pepperocini
Add Soup of the Day
House made soup of the day
Burrata & Prosciutto Salad
Add Minstrone Soup
Veggie Panini
artichoke hearts, spinach, roma tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto sauce on fresh baked ciabatta bread
Turkey Pesto Panini
House roasted turkey, provolone, tomato and pesto aioli
Chipotle Chicken Panini
Chicken, red onion, bacon, cheddar, tomato and chipotle aioli
Chicken Parmesan Sub
Breaded chicken, marinara and mozzarella
Meatball Sub
House made meatballs, marinara and mozzarella
Italian Sub
Cold cuts, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo and Italian dressing
Ribeye Sandwich
ribeye, bacon, ham, provolone, roma tomatoes mayo & Italian dressing on fresh baked Italian bread
Tuscana Burger
Ground beef, crispy pancetta, arrugula, garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella with alza aoili on a crostini bun
Paninis, Rolls & Subs
Pasta
Lunch Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti with meat sauce and a meatball
Lunch Spaghetti Marinara
Spaghetti with marinara sauce
Lunch Creamy Arrabiata
Penne pasta with chicken or Italian sausage tossed in a creamy marinara with a hint of spice
Lunch Fettucini Alfredo with Chicken
Fettucini tossed with creamy alfredo and chicken
Lunch Chicken Carbonara
spaghetti pasta sauteed with panchetta , onions and garlic in a parmesan egg carbonara sauce
Lunch Ravioli
Meat or cheese ravioli with marinara or bolognese sauce
Capellini Creamy Pesto
Capellini tossed with classic or creamy house made pesto
Sausage & Peppers
Penne pasta tossed with Italian sausage and bell peppers and onions in a marsala wine marinara
Chicken Giovanni
Penne pasta, diced chicken, sun dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts tossed in a parma rosa sauce
Chicken Piccata
Sauteed chicken breast in a lemon butter caper sauce served over capellini
Chicken Marsala
Marsala wine, mushrooms, olive oil, beef stock and garlic served over capellini
Lunch Lasagna
Five-layer lasagna, beef, ricotta, romano and mozzarella
Lunch Eggplant Parmesan
Breaded eggplant with marinara, melted mozzarella served over penne
Lunch Chicken Parmesan
Breaded chicken with marinara, melted mozzarella served over penne
Lunch Manicotti
Houe made crepe filled with ricotta, mozzarella, romano and spinach with marinara and melted mozzarella
Lunch Cannelloni
House made crepe filled with seasoned beef and spinach, with marinara and melted mozzarella
Baked Ziti
Ziti pasta tossed with marinara, ricotta and romano cherese, topped with mozzarella
Tortellini Giovanni
fresh chesetortellini with diced Italian sausage, sauteed in marsala wine with marinara, topped with melted mozzarella
Lasagna
Five-layer lasagna, beef, ricotta, romano and mozzarella
Eggplant Parmesan
Breaded eggplant with marinara, melted mozzarella served over penne
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded chicken with marinara, melted mozzarella served over penne
Manacotti
Houe made crepes filled with ricotta, mozzarella, romano and spinach with marinara and melted mozzarella
Cannelloni
House made crepes filled with seasoned beef and spinach, with marinara and melted mozzarella
Baked Dishes
Lunch House Specialties
Parma Rosa Risotto
baked risotto in parma rosa sauce with mozzarella cheese with choice of sausge or chicken
Hangar Steak
7oz hanger steak served with chimichurri sauce and a spicy bacon risotto
Veal Saltimbocca with Prosciutto
Prosciutto, truffle cheese, sambucca rosa sauce served over vegetables
Chipoltle Shrimp Flatbread
Mozzrella, shrimp, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro and chipotle aioli
Caprese Flatbread
Fresh mozzarella, EVOO, tomato, basil and balsamic glaze
Tuscan Flatbread
Mozarella, caremalized onion, goat cheese, pine nuts, chicken and balsamic glaze
White Sauce Mushroom Flatbread
Mozzarella, mix of portabella, cremini, button and shitake mushrooms, shallots and a roasted garlic sauce
Chicken Pesto Flatbread
Mozzarella, pesto spinach, chicken and balsamic glaze
Flatbreads
Build Your Own Pizza & Calzone
Small Pizza
Choice of topping(s)
Medium Pizza
Choice of topping(s)
Large Pizza
Choice of topping(s)
Extra Large Pizza
Choice of topping(s)
Gluten Free Crust Pizza
Choice of topping(s)
Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Choice of topping(s)
Calzone
Baked turnover with ricotta and mozzarella garnished with garlic butter and romano cheese
Small The Works
mushroom, pepperoni, olives, onion, green bell pepper, italian sausage, extra cheese
Medium The Works
mushroom, pepperoni, olives, onion, green bell pepper, italian sausage, extra cheese
Large The Works
mushroom, pepperoni, olives, onion, green bell pepper, italian sausage, extra cheese
Extra Large The Works
mushroom, pepperoni, olives, onion, green bell pepper, italian sausage, extra cheese
Gluten Free The Works
mushroom, pepperoni, olives, onion, green bell pepper, italian sausage, extra cheese
Cauliflower Crust The Works
mushroom, pepperoni, olives, onion, green bell pepper, italian sausage, extra cheese
The Works Pizza
Vegetarian Pizza
Small Vegetarian
mushroom, olives, tomato, bell pepper, eggplant & onion
Medium Vegetarian
mushroom, olives, tomato, bell pepper, eggplant & onion
Large Vegetarian
mushroom, olives, tomato, bell pepper, eggplant & onion
Extra Large Vegetarian
mushroom, olives, tomato, bell pepper, eggplant & onion
Gluten Free Vegetarian
mushroom, olives, tomato, bell pepper, eggplant & onion
Cauliflower Crust Vegetarian
mushroom, olives, tomato, bell pepper, eggplant & onion
Small Caprese Pizza
fresh mozzarella, EVOO, tomato, fresh basil topped with a blsamic glaze
Medium Caprese Pizza
fresh mozzarella, EVOO, tomato, fresh basil topped with a blsamic glaze
Large Caprese Pizza
fresh mozzarella, EVOO, tomato, fresh basil topped with a blsamic glaze
Extra Large Caprese Pizza
fresh mozzarella, EVOO, tomato, fresh basil topped with a blsamic glaze
Gluten Free Caprese Pizza
fresh mozzarella, EVOO, tomato, fresh basil topped with a blsamic glaze
Cauliflower Crust Caprese Pizza
fresh mozzarella, EVOO, tomato, fresh basil topped with a blsamic glaze
Cauliflower Caprese Pizza
fresh mozzarella, EVOO, tomato, fresh basil topped with a blsamic glaze
Caprese Pizza
The Carnivore Pizza
Small Carnivore
pepperoni, italian sausage, bacon bits, Canadian bacon
Medium Carnivore
pepperoni, italian sausage, bacon bits, Canadian bacon
Large Carnivore
pepperoni, italian sausage, bacon bits, Canadian bacon
Extra Large Carnivore
pepperoni, italian sausage, bacon bits, Canadian bacon
Gluten Free Carnivore
pepperoni, italian sausage, bacon bits, Canadian bacon
Cauliflower Crust Carnivore
pepperoni, italian sausage, bacon bits, Canadian bacon
Small G. Mushroom Pizza
mozzarella, portabella, cremini, button, shitake mushroom, shallots, roasted garlic sauce
Medium G. Mushroom Pizza
mozzarella, portabella, cremini, button, shitake mushroom, shallots, roasted garlic sauce
Large G. Mushroom Pizza
mozzarella, portabella, cremini, button, shitake mushroom, shallots, roasted garlic sauce
Extra Large G. Mushroom Pizza
mozzarella, portabella, cremini, button, shitake mushroom, shallots, roasted garlic sauce
Gluten Free G. Mushroom Pizza
mozzarella, portabella, cremini, button, shitake mushroom, shallots, roasted garlic sauce
Cauliflower G. Mushroom Pizza
mozzarella, portabella, cremini, button, shitake mushroom, shallots, roasted garlic sauce
White Sauce Mushroom Pizza
Florentine Pizza
Small Florentine
prosciutto, spinach, sun dried tomato, garlic cream sauce, pine nuts
Medium Florentine
prosciutto, spinach, sun dried tomato, garlic cream sauce, pine nuts
Large Florentine
prosciutto, spinach, sun dried tomato, garlic cream sauce, pine nuts
Extra Large Florentine
Gluten Free Florentine
prosciutto, spinach, sun dried tomato, garlic cream sauce, pine nuts
Cauliflower Crust Florentine
prosciutto, spinach, sun dried tomato, garlic cream sauce, pine nuts
Small BBQ Pizza
Medium BBQ Pizza
Large BBQ Pizza
Extra Large BBQ Pizza
Gluten Free BBQ Pizza
Cauliflower BBQ Pizaa
BBQ Chicken PIzza
Dessert
Cannoli
New York Cheesecake
house made New York style cheesecake with fresh berries
Chocolate Blackout Cake
Crme brle Togo
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti with meat sauce and two meatballs
Spaghetti Marinara
Spaghetti with marinara sauce
Fettucini Alfredo with Chicken
Fettucini tossed with creamy alfredo and chicken
Ravioli
Meat or cheese ravioli with marinara or bolognese sauce
Creamy Arrabiata
Penne pasta with chicken or Italian sausage tossed in a creamy marinara with a hint of spice
Chicken Carbonara
Classic Capellini Pesto
Add cherry tomatoes
Pastas
House Specialties
Lamb Lollipops w Pasta
4 Lamb rib chops seved with pasta and sauce of your choice
Small Breakfast Pizza
8" pizza with mozzarella, candian bacon, potatoes, oregano, a sunny-side up egg and choice of white or red sauce
Large Breakfast Pizza
Breakfast Burrito
Breakfast Panini
Ciabatta herb bread, Alza white sauce, scambled egg whites, chives, provolone and bacon, served with a side salad or breakfast potatoes