LA Puglia
$$ · santa monica
1621 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90403 ↗
Breakfast
- Pasticciotto lecceseTraditional$6
- Torta di meleApple muffin$5
- BriocheFill with chocolate cream, Nutella, vanilla cream, or jams (+$1)$5
- CornettoCroissant with chocolate, Nutella, vanilla, or jam options$5
- Tortino al cioccolatoChocolate muffin$5
- CannoloSicilian cannoli with ricotta and chocolate chips$6
- Tortino alle MandorleAlmond muffin (GF)$5.50
- Yogurt con Granola e fragoleGreek yogurt with organic Strawberry and Granola$7.50
- Tortino al MirtilloBlueberry muffin$5
- Cornetto alle MandorleAlmond croissant$5.50
- Sfogliatella (Riccia)Neapolitan Pastry filled with Ricotta$6
Brunch
- M'Raccomann / BombetteBeef Rolls with Italian Ham, Smoked Mozzarella, served with scrambled eggs$28
- Mo' / Focaccia BareseOrganic flour, tomatoes, olives, oregano, EVOO$5
- Amasci / Focaccia alle VerdureOrganic Focaccia Bread with Eggplant, Zucchini, Onion, and Belle Pepper. Vegan & Organic$6
- Frittata with vegetablesEggs, vegetables, onion with house-made bread$13
- Roasted VegetablesVegan$12
- Roasted PotatoesVegetarian$12
Appetizers
- PanzerottoFolded fried pizza$18-20
- Sguincio / Tagliere di SalumiMeat Plate with Prosciutto di Parma aged 24mo., Italian Ham, Mortadella, Salami (GF DF)$26
- Iapr' l'ecchie / Parmigiana di MelanzaneEggplant Parmigiana with Mozzarella, crushed Tomato, Parmigiano (VEG, GF)$23
- Zumbaridd / I FormaggiCheese Plate with fresh Truffle Cheese, Festuca, Ubriaco, Pecorino, Spicy Pepper fresh Cheese, Walnuts, homemade Jam, Honey (VEG, GF)$25
- M' raccomann / Bombette pugliesiBeef Rolls filled with Italian Ham, Smoked Mozzarella, Pecorino Cheese, Garlic, Parsley, Black Pepper, Roasted Potatoes$28
- Impepata di Cozze / Steamed MusselsSteamed Mussels with Garlic, Cherry Tomatoes, ground black Pepper served with Casereccio Bread (GF, DF)$28
- Adaver / Melanzane RipieneEggplant filled with ground Beef, Mozzarella, Pecorino$23
- Arret / PolpetteBeef meatballs in tomato sauce$20
- Iùn u Mond e la Lun / LatticiniBurrata, Ricotta, Stracciatella (VEG, GF)$24
- Ci'ie / Fave e CicoriePuree of Fava Beans with sauteed Dandelion Greens, with Crostino (VEGAN)$18
- D'Assi MattTuna Tartare with Passion Fruit, Capers, Apulian olives, Green Onions (GF, DF)$38
Pasta
- Rosa / San GiuannidSpaghetti alla Chitarra with wood fired Tomatoes, Pecorino Cheese, Bread crumbs, Oregano and Capers (VEG)$25
- Nonno Vito / Cavatelli ai Frutti di MareCavatelli (or Fresh made Black Ink Tagliatelle+$4) with Seafood$36
- Zia Maria / Orecchiette al Pomodoro e BasilicoFresh Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Basil (VEGAN)$21
- Nonna Anna / Orecchiette al Ragu con BracioleFresh Orecchiette with Beef Roll, Pecorino Cheese, Garlic, Parsley and Tomato Sauce$26
- Pia / Spaghetti alla Chitarra Gamberi BluSpaghetti with blue shrimps and cherry tomatoes$34
- Manu / Cavatelli al PestoCavatelli, Pesto, Walnuts and Parmigiano Reggiano DOP 24mo (VEG)$22
- Marta / LasagnaClassic fresh Lasagna with Ground Beef, Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella$26
- Alessia / Pasta Carciofi, Olive e crema di GorgonzolaPasta with Artichokes, Olives and Gorgonzola Cheese sauce (VEG)$26
- Emilio / Orecchiette al RaguPasta with beef ragu$26
- Patty / Capunti con Salsiccia, Cicorie e PecorinoCapunti with Sausage, Cherry Tomatoes, Dandelion Greens, Pecorino$28
- Sandra / Trofiette with Radicchio e ScamorzaTrofiette with Radicchio, Scamorza, Primitivo wine (VEG)$25
Bruschetta
- Volare (Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu)Prosciutto di Parma aged 24mo., Stracciatella, Black Pepper, Casereccio Bread$22
- Vieni a ballare in PugliaSmoked Salmon, Black Pepper Pecorino Cheese, Chives$28
- SindTuna in Oil, Red Onion, Capers$23
- La Prima Cosa BellaRapini, Stracciatella, Multigrain, Sundried Tomato Bread (VEG)$19
- EnzaBurrata, wood-fired Cherry Tomatoes (VEG)$18
- CarrarmatoTrio of bruschettas with anchovies, salmon, tuna$28
- Quando nasce un amoreBlack Olive tapenade, Cherry Tomato (V)$20
Pizza
- PugliaCrushed Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Basil, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP 24 mo (VEG)$20
- Castel del MonteMushrooms, Italian Ham, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP 24mo$28
- MonopoliMarinara, Crushed Tomato, Oregano, Black Pepper (VEGAN)$18
- OtrantoCherry Tomatoes, Speck, Stracciatella, Basil$26
- OstuniMozzarella, Caciocavallo, Grana Padano DOP, Gorgonzola (VEG)$22
- PeschiciCrushed tomato, Mozzarella, Salame Basil, Parmigiani Reggiano DOP$24
- LocorotondoBaked Dough topped with Cherry Tomatoes, Prosciutto di Parma, Arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP 24 mo, Mozzarella (after baking)$28
- Castelllana Grotteartichokes, Italian Ham, Olive Mushrooms, Crushed Tomatoes$28
- CisterninoSausage, Zucchini, Bread Crumbs, Mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP 24mo$26
- BrindisiCherry Tomato, Smoked Salmon, Smoked Scamorza, Mozzarella, Pistacchio$33
- LecceMeatballs, Crushed Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP 24 mo$26
- PolignanoPesto, Mozzarella, Mushrooms and Prosciutto Crudo (after baking)$29
- AlberobelloCrushed Tomatoes, Spicy Salami, Mozzarella, Basil, Spicy Peppers$24
- Martina FrancaCrushed Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Prosciutto Crudo (after baking)$26
- TraniEggplant, Zucchini, Cherry Tomato, Bell Pepper, Stracciatella, Basil (VEG)$26
- MolfettaMushroom, Zucchini, Cherry tomato, Stracciatella, Basil (VEG)$26
- Taranto / CiccioBaked dough topped with Oregano, Salt, Pepper, EVOO (VEGAN)$15
Main Course
- Gianni / Zuppa di PesceSeafood Soup with Lobster, Clams, Shrimp, Sea Scallops, Mussels, Calamari and Octopus (GF)$58
- Nicola / Branzino in crosta di ZucchineBaked Skin on Branzino fillet with minced zucchini, bread crumbs and Extra Virgin Olive Oil$46
- Ivan / Tonno al Sesamo NeroSesame crusted wild caught Ahi Tuna, grilled lemon (GF)$48
- Franco / Salmone in crosta di PistacchioPistachio crusted Salmon fillet with Black Rice, Orange and Apulian Extra Virgin Olive Oil (GF)$44
- Gigi / Costolette d'AgnelloLam Chops marinated in Orange sauce and served with Potatoes$48
- Ninni / Brasciole al RaguBeef Rolls with Pecorino, Parsley, Garlic in a Ragu sauce (GF)$35
- Leone / Scampi ArraganatiRoasted Langoustines served with Salad$52
- Uccio / Filetto al PrimitivoFillet Mignon in Primitivo Sauce$58
Puccia (Traditional Leccese Sandwich - Lunch Only)
- Lemme LemmeProsciutto di Parma aged 24mo, Stracciatella, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Arugula$20
- BeddrhaItalian Ham, Ricotta, Green Salad, Black Pepper$18
- Cce BbueiTuna in Oil, Capers, Red Onion, Cherry Tomato, Spinach$24
- MenaVegetables in EVOO (cherry tomatoes, artichokes, rapini) (VEG)$18
- Cittu CittuMozzarella, Campari Tomato, Basil (VEG)$17
- Nu SacciuSundried Tomato, Rapini, Truffle Cheese, Green Salad (VEG)$18
- PicciusuMortadella, Provolone Cheese, Green salad$18
- Picca PiccaSmoked Salmon, Green Salad, Capers$26
- CicileuRoasted Vegetables, Spicy Primo Sale Cheese, Green Salad (VEG)$17
Veggies
- Gabri / Rape StufateSauteed Broccoli Rabe. Slightly spicy. (VEGAN)$12
- Olga / Verdure al fornoMixed Vegetables (lightly baked) (VEGAN)$12
- Cla / Sott'OliiVegetables preserved in OIl. (VEGAN)$15
- Ale / Patate al fornoRoasted potatoes, Bread crumbs and Cheese. (VEG)$12
Salads
- Festa dei BaresiMixed Greens, Fennel, Ubriaco Cheese, Apple, Seeds, Lemon (VEG, GF)$20
- TarantaPanzanella Bread salad with Tuna in Olive Oil, Cherry Tomatoes, Green Beans, Red Onion$26
- Carnevale di PutignanoMozzarella, Cherry Tomato, Arugula, Basil (VEG, GF)$20
- Cavalcata dei DevotiPotato, Cherry Tom, Red Onion, Cucumber, Olives, Oregano (VEGAN, GF)$15
- Danza delle SpadeArugula, Cherry Tomato (Parmigiano +$3) (VEG, GF)$16
- La ScamiciataMixed Greens, Seeds, Pomegranate, Cranberries, Red Onion, Cucumber, Apple Juice, EVOO (VEGAN, GF)$21
- FocaraRed and Orange Beets, Burrata, Mint, Lemon Juice (VEG, GF)$22
Dessert
- LaCapaGira / TiramisùItalian Chantilly Cream, Ladyfingers, Coffee, Cacao$14
- Il Miracolo / GelatoHousemade gelato$12
- Anima Gemella / MillefoglieLayers of delicate Pastry with Italian Chantilly Cream and Berries$20
- ZuccottoFrozen combination of Gelato and sponge cake$26
- Galantuomini / PannacottaCooked Cream with Chocolate or Strawberry Sauce$12
- Pasticciotto LecceseTart with custard cream$12