About

Our Values

Authenticity 

We bring the flavor and traditions of Italy to your table. We focus on fresh pasta dishes inspired by Chef Marco’s family and home-town recipes from the region of Puglia. We spotlight the dishes of southern Italy, with beloved nation-wide favorites sprinkled in. We strive to offer our guests the best experience in Italian cuisine. Orecchiette, Rigatoni, and Bucatini are just some of the pasta shapes that we make everyday in our kitchen.

Freshness, Seasonality, and Quality

We believe that correctly combining fresh, local ingredients with high-quality imported products is the best way to spotlight real Italian cuisine in Orange County.

Ingredients

We source the most flavorful seasonal ingredients while connecting directly with the people who grow our produce. We understand the importance of working closely with local farmers, fisherman, and cheesemakers. We regularly visit San Juan Capistrano's Ecology Center and hand select the freshest vegetables and fruit to use in our daily specials and fresh home-made pasta. In addition to local produce, we take pride on sourcing the best imported specialty items directly from Italy, such as perfectly aged Parmigiano Reggiano, durum wheat, legumes, and delicate extra virgin olive oil. We've been awarded the prestigious Marchio Q "Ospitalita Italiano" award from the Italian Cultural Institute because of our commitment to showcasing the finest in Italian products.

Italian Style 

We can take you on a trip to Italy without having to leave California through the restaurant’s atmosphere, menu, Italian wine selection, and warm Italian hospitality.

What’s Trullo ?

A trullo (plural trulli) is a traditional stone house with a conical roof, typically found in southern Italy in the region of Puglia where Chef Marco grew up. These unique structures are known for their distinct appearance and historical significance. Trulli were traditionally built using dry-stone techniques, where stones are stacked without the use of mortar. 

They were originally used as dwellings or farmhouses and are often surrounded by beautiful countryside landscapes. The ingenuity led the people to create buildings that could be demolished with ease. In fact, when the king's delegate was about to collect taxes, it was enough to remove the keystone and then the houses were transformed into piles of stones.

Nowadays, trulli are popular tourist attractions and some have been converted into charming holiday homes. Chef Marco's familiarity with a trullo started with his grandparents who, back in the days, grew up in these iconic buildings. In 2008 Chef Marco was able to acquire an old trullo in Puglia and convert it to a modern charming home.