Romano Cucina - Sunset Beach Menu

Welcome to Romano Cucina - Sunset Beach, where Italian cuisine meets the laid-back charm of California. Nestled at 16595 Pacific Coast Hwy, this culinary gem blends delicious flavors with a warm, inviting atmosphere.

The menu showcases a delightful selection of dishes, notably their homemade pastas, such as the creamy Alfredo and mouthwatering Lasagna, each crafted with fresh ingredients and love. For those seeking a vibrant night out, don’t miss their innovative martinis, like the Olazzo and Bada Bing, perfect companions for a casual evening.

Romano Cucina also caters to diverse dietary preferences, offering vegan options and a welcoming environment for families and groups alike. With outdoor seating, happy hour specials, and even dog-friendly areas, this spot is not just a restaurant; it's a community hub. Experience authentic Italian flavors with a seaside twist at Romano Cucina.

APPETIZERS

Sauteed Mushrooms

Vegetarian. Mushrooms sauteed in our olive oil, white wine and lemon garlic sauce.

$12.95

Chicken Parmigiana

Chicken breast rolled in Italian bread crumbs baked with red sauce and mozzarella.

$12.95

Baked Sausage Mozzarella

Italian spicy sausage baked with ricotta, mozzarella and our red sauce.

$12.95

Baked Meatball Mozzarella

Homemade meatballs baked with ricotta, mozzarella and our red sauce.

$12.95

Calamari Fritti

Calamari, lightly breaded served with lemon wedge and red sauce.

$15.95

Chicken or Steak Milanesa

Lightly breaded served with red sauce and lemon wedge.

$9.95

Eggplant Parmigiana

Eggplant lightly breaded baked with red sauce and mozzarella.

$12.95

Bruschetta

Vegetarian. Toasted Italian bread topped with Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil and Mozzarella.

$12.95

Garlic Bread

Italian bread baked with butter and fresh garlic with red sauce.

$9.95

Mozzarella Garlic Bread

Garlic bread with melted mozzarella served with red sauce.

$10.95

Pepperoni Garlic Bread

Our mozzarella garlic bread baked with pepperoni and a side of red sauce.

$11.95

House Salad

Vegetarian. Gluten-free. Romaine lettuce tossed in our homemade red wine vinaigrette with cucumbers and red onion.

$13.95

Demetri Salad

Vegetarian. Gluten-free. Romaine lettuce tossed in our SPICY vinaigrette with sun-dried tomatoes, cucumbers and red onion.

$13.95

Cucumber & Tomato Salad

Vegetarian. Gluten-free. Cucumbers and Roma tomatoes tossed with Basil in our homemade red wine vinaigrette.

$10.95

Italian Wedding Soup - Cup

Acini di pepe, small meatballs & escarole in a light broth

$4.95

Italian Wedding Soup - Bowl

Acini di pepe, small meatballs & escarole in a light broth

$5.95

Caprese Salad

Buffala Mozzarella, Roma tomatoes and fresh basil tossed with olive oil and garlic.

$10.95

Roman Salad

Romaine lettuce tossed in our homemade red wine vinaigrette with Buffala Mozzarella, pepperoni, sun-dried tomatoes and topped with shredded Mozzarella.

$14.95

SALADS & SOUPS

PASTA (Includes bread & salad)

Alfredo

Homemade Alfredo Cream Sauce.

$16.95

Rosa

Homemade Creamy Tomato Sauce

$16.95

Pesto

Creamy basil garlic sauce sauteed with pine nuts.

$16.95

Ala Checca

Roma tomatoes & basil sauteed in olive oil and garlic.

$16.95

Pasta & Meatballs

Homemade meatballs and our red sauce.

$18.95

Pasta Our Way

One Meatball, one sausage and our red sauce.

$18.95

Pasta & Sausage

Spicy Italian sausage and our red sauce.

$18.95

Pasta Bolognese

Italian seasoned ground beef and our red sauce.

$17.95

Sausage Bolognese

Ground spicy Italian sausage and our red sauce.

$17.95

Pasta Tombrello

Ground Italian Sausage with mushroom in our Bianco Diavolo sauce (Spicy olive oil and garlic)

$18.95

Sausage Mozzarella

Pasta with red sauce, Italian sausage, and ricotta with melted mozzarella.

$18.95

Meatball Mozzarella

Pasta with red sauce, Homemade Meatballs, and ricotta with melted mozzarella.

$18.95

Lemon Cream Sauce & Shrimp

Pasta with lemon garlic cream sauce and shrimp.

$22.95

Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp sauteed in olive oil, white wine and lemon garlic sauce.

$20.95

Sausage & Peppers

Sausage, peppers and onions sauteed in olive oil and garlic. (OR with red sauce)

$18.95

Milanese Parmigiana

Top round steak lightly breaded baked with mozzarella and red sauce over pasta.

$19.95

Aglio Olio

Plenty of fresh garlic and olive oil with Italian spices.

$15.95

Pasta Primavera

Roma tomatoes, peppers, onions, broccoli, mushrooms and sundried tomatoes with fresh basil, sauteed in olive oil and garlic.

$17.95

Pasta Gianni

Shrimp and langostino lobster sauteed with mushrooms in our Bianco Diavolo Sauce (SPICY olive oil and garlic)

$23.95

Strappato

Gluten-free. Sauteed with mushrooms, broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes in our olive oil and garlic sauce.

$17.95

Speziato

Sauteed with roma tomatoes, peppers, onion, broccoli, mushroom, sundried tomato and basil in our Bianco Diavolo sauce (SPICY Olive Oil and Garlic).

$17.95

PASTALESS (Includes bread & salad)

LASAGNA (Includes bread & salad)

Lasagna

Pasta sheets layered with Ricotta, Mozzarella and red sauce.

$16.95

Traditional Pizza

Marinara sauce & mozzarella.

$15.95

White Pizza

Olive oil, basil, garlic & mozzarella.

$15.95

Calzone

Fresh dough stuffed with mozzarella and baked in our oven with a side of red sauce.

$15.95

PIZZA & CALZONE (Includes bread & salad)

SPECIALTY PIZZAS (Includes bread & salad)

Picante

Ground Italian sausage, mushroom, SPICY olive oil and garlic sauce with mozzarella.

$17.95

L'Italiano

Crumbled meatballs, pepperoni, ricotta, marinara and mozzarella.

$17.95

Margherita

Fresh Buffala mozzarella, basil, and our marinara sauce.

$17.95

Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich

Lightly breaded chicken breast baked with red sauce and mozzarella.

$16.95

Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich

Lightly breaded eggplant baked with mozzarella and red sauce.

$16.95

Meatball Sandwich

Homemade meatballs baked with mozzarella, and our red sauce.

$16.95

Milanese Salad Sandwich

Steak or Chicken Milanese with romaine lettuce, tossed in our homemade red wine vinaigrette.

$16.95

Sausage & Mozzarella Sandwich

Spicy Italian sausage baked with mozzarella and red sauce.

$15.95

Sausage, Pepper and Onions Sandwich

Spicy Italian sausage, grilled red & yellow bell peppers, with onion in either red OR olive oil and garlic sauce.

$15.95

Steak Milanaese Parmigiana Sandwich

Steak Milanese baked with red sauce and mozzarella.

$16.95

Veggie Sandwich

Broccoli, mushrooms, basil, onion, bell peppers, roma tomatoes and sundried tomatoes, sauteed in your choice of sauce

$15.95

SANDWICHES (Includes bread & salad)

KIDS

Kids Pasta and Red Sauce

Choice of pasta on our red sauce.

$7.95

Kids Pasta with Butter and Cheese

Pasta with Butter and Cheese

$7.95

Kids Pasta with Meatball

Pasta with Meatball and red sauce.

$9.95

Kids Alfredo Pasta

Alfredo Pasta

$9.95

Kids Pasta Bolognese

Italian seasoned ground beef and our red sauce.

$9.95

Kids Sausage Bolognese

Ground spicy Italian sausage and our red sauce.

$9.95

Kids Garlic Bread Pizza

Garlic Bread Pizza

$8.95

Kids Pasta and Sausage

Pasta with Sausage Link and red sauce.

$9.95

Tiramisu

Ladyfingers (sponge cakes), soaked in espresso & Kamora, then layered with sweet mascarpone cheese and chocolate.

$8.95

Cannoli

A crunchy pastry shell filled with sweet cream then topped with chocolate chips and powdered sugar.

$7.95

Spumoni

Chocolate, cherry & pistachio ice cream.

$3.95

Cheesecake

Our homemade cheesecake, It's amazing call the restaurant for this weeks flavor!

$8.95

DESSERTS

MARTINIS

Olazzo

Raspberry vodka, red wine, cranberry & pineapple.

$12.00

Sicilian

Southern Comfort & amaretto with a splash of lime.

$12.00

Bada Bing

Malibu, Bacardi, cranberry, pineapple & Chambord.

$12.00

Italian Surfer

Malibu, amaretto, pineapple & cranberry.

$12.00

Key Lime

Vanilla vodka, pineapple, creme de cacao, melon liqueur & lime.

$12.00

White Chocolate

Vanilla vodka, Godiva white chocolate & creme de cacao.

$12.00

Belini

Vodka, peach schnapps & orange juice.

$12.00

Watermelon

Orange vodka, watermelon Pucker, melon liqueur and sweet & sour.

$12.00

Peach

Vanilla vodka, peach schnapps, pineapple juice & grenadine.

$12.00

Italian Ice

Citrus vodka, triple sec, sweet & sour.

$12.00

Flirtini

Vanilla vodka, Bailey's & creme de cacao.

$12.00

Banana Split

Creme de banana, vanilla vodka and Godiva white & dark chocolate.

$12.00

Espresso Martini

Vanilla vodka, espresso, Kahlua & cream.

$12.00

Raspberry

Raspberry vodka, Chambord, cranberry juice, pineapple and sweet & sour.

$12.00

Raspberry Lemon Drop

Citrus vodka, raspberry vodka, triple sec, sweet & sour and Chambord.

$12.00

Italian Stallion

Tuaca, amaretto, Frangelico & pineapple.

$12.00

Meiomi

pinot noir, california

$41.00

House chianti

chianti, italy

$29.00

Monrosso

chianti, italy

$37.00

House cabernet

cabernet, california

$29.00

Josh Cellars

cabernet, california

$41.00

Justin

cabernet, california

$60.00

House merlot

merlot, california

$29.00

Benziger

merlot, california

$33.00

Ferrari Carano

merlot, sonoma county

$50.00

House malbec

malbec, argentina

$33.00

Gnarly Head

red blend, sonoma county

$33.00

RED WINES

WHITE WINES

Snap Dragon

riesling, sonoma county.

$28.00

House pinot grigio

pinot grigio, venizia giulia

$28.00

Rufino

pinot grigio, venizia giulia

$33.00

Kim Crawford

sauvignon blanc, new zealand

$33.00

Kenwood

chardonnay, sonoma county

$37.00

Rotari

white brut sparkling white, trentino-alto, italy

$8.00

Sparkling Red Wine

red lambrusco sparkling red, emilia, italy

$37.00

SPARKLING WINES

BEER

Birra Moretti

pale lager, italian, 4.6% abv

$6.00

Moretti La Rossa

strong dark lager, italian, 7.2% abv

$6.00

Peroni

pale lager, italian, 4.7% abv

$6.00

Coors Light

light lager, usa, 4.2% abv

$5.00

Blue Moon

light withbier, usa, 5.4% abv

$6.00

Sculpin IPA

pale ale, usa, 6.8% abv

$7.00

Stone IPA

american ipa, usa, 7.0% abv

$7.00

Corona

pale lager, mexico, 4.6% abv

$6.00

Newcastle

dark ale, english, 4.7% abv

$6.00

Stella Artois

pale lager, belgium, 4.8% to 5.2% abv

$6.00

Non Alcoholic

pale lager, usa, 0.0% abv

$5.00