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33585 Del Obispo St, #C & #D
Dana Point, CA 92629

Open every day from 3:30 pm
949.496.0992

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Grande pesto with scallops, carbonara and Mamma Rosa at Casanova Casanova, cucina italiana

Casanova Ristorante
Dana Point

A neighborhood Italian restaurant and bar on Del Obispo Street. Handmade pasta, classic martinis and low candlelight, every night from 3:30 pm. Come for dinner and stay for another glass.

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The restaurant

Leather booths, soft lamps and white tablecloths. The menu stays close to the classics, made with organic tomatoes, free-range eggs and extra virgin olive oil. The pizza dough, sauces and stocks are all made in house.

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Spicy rigatoni with burrata and a glass of red wine

Open every day from 3:30 pm. Happy hour until 6:00 pm.

The bar

Casanova martinis, dirty martinis and lemon drops, a short list of wines by the glass, and a happy hour of fritti, olives and bruschetta every day from 3:30 to 6:00 pm.

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A dirty martini, a lemon drop and whiskey cocktails on Casanova's bar

The menu

Antipasti, pizza, twelve pastas and the entrées our regulars come back for. See the full menu, or order online for pickup.

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Chicken parmigiana with rigatoni Alfredo and broccolini
Blood orange granita, cannoli and tiramisu by lamplight Blood orange granita Meatballs with grilled bread and calamari fritti

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The restaurant

The kitchen

We cook with organic tomatoes, antibiotic-free chicken, free-range eggs, extra virgin olive oil and artisanal bread.

The pizza dough, pasta sauces and stocks are made in house every day.

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A steak searing on the stove in Casanova's kitchen

The room

Booths along the wall, lamps on every table and tablecloths set for a proper dinner. Bring a date, bring the family, or take a seat at the bar.

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Casanova's dining room with leather booths and table lamps
Crème brûlée with a strawberry and an espresso
Pappardelle, burrata and Caesar salad
Shrimp fra diavola by candlelight

Sunday to Thursday, 3:30 to 9:00 pm. Friday and Saturday, 3:30 to 10:00 pm.

A dirty martini and a Casanova martini on the bar

The bar

Casanova martinis, dirty martinis and lemon drops, a short list of wines by the glass, and a happy hour menu of Italian small plates every day from 3:30 to 6:00 pm.

A cocktail in a flute with a lemon twist on the bar
Three cocktails on Casanova's bar
A cocktail with a lemon wedge on the bar

Happy hour

Every day, 3:30 to 6:00 pm

  • Bruschetta Casanova

    Grilled ciabatta, cherry tomato, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil

  • Mozzarella Caprese

    Heirloom tomato, basil leaves, sea salt, balsamic

  • Calamari Fritti

    Crispy calamari, spicy marinara

  • Mozzarella Fritti

    Hand-breaded mozzarella, organic marinara, creamy Italian sauce

  • Marinated Olives

    Kalamata, Castelvetrano and queen olives, goat cheese, oregano, chili flakes

  • Ortolana

    Crisp lettuce blend, cherry tomatoes, olives, red cabbage, mushrooms, goat cheese, Italian dressing

  • Eggplant Parmigiana

    Organic tomato, basil, parmigiana, mozzarella

  • Shrimp Fradiavola

    Sautéed shrimp, garlic butter, spicy marinara, breadcrumbs

  • Steamed Clams

    Clams sautéed in white wine, garlic, crushed tomato

Cocktails

  • Casanova Martini

    Vodka, lime, pomegranate and peach juices

  • Dirty Martini

    Vodka, olives

  • Gin Martini

  • Lemon Drop Martini

  • Whiskey

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Casanova's bartender straining a cocktail over ice

Wine by the glass

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    Premium

  • Merlot

    Premium

  • Pinot Noir

    Premium

  • Chardonnay

    Premium

  • Pinot Grigio

    Premium

  • Chianti

    House

  • House wine

    Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot

The bar opens with the dining room at 3:30 pm every day.

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Capellini with cherry tomatoes and basil

The menu

Antipasti, pizza, handmade pasta and the entrées our regulars come back for.

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Antipasti

  • Bread & Butter

    House-made rosemary focaccia and garlic butter

  • Caprese

    Tomato, pesto, basil, burrata, sea salt, balsamic

  • Clams

    White wine, garlic, crushed tomato, lemon squeeze

  • Scallops

    Sautéed scallops, fried capers, whipped ricotta and pesto

  • Bruschetta

    Cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, reduction of balsamic vinegar

  • Meatballs

    Organic marinara, grana padano, basil, focaccia

  • Eggplant Parmigiana

    Casanova classic

    Tomato, basil, mozzarella

  • Minestrone Soup

    Crushed tomato, seasonal vegetables, pasta shells

  • Calamari Fritti

    Spicy marinara

  • Shrimp Fra Diavola

    Sautéed shrimp, garlic butter, spicy marinara, breadcrumbs

  • Garlic Bread

    Garlic butter, parsley, grana padano

  • Burrata e Prosciutto

    Tomato, pepperoncini, sea salt, olive oil

  • Mozzarella Fritti

    Organic marinara, creamy Italian sauce

Insalata

Add salmon, chicken or shrimp to any salad

  • Arugula

    Contains nuts

    Cherry tomatoes, grana padano, pine nuts, lemon, olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette

  • Ortolana

    Crisp lettuce blend, cherry tomatoes, olives, red cabbage, mushrooms, goat cheese, Italian dressing

  • Caesar

    Grana padano, garlic breadcrumbs, Caesar dressing. Add white anchovies

Le nostre pizze

Made with organic Bianco tomatoes

  • Margherita

    Mozzarella, basil

  • Diavola

    Oregano, olives, pepperoni, capers

  • Classic Italian

    Pancetta, mushrooms, mozzarella

  • Bianca

    Mozzarella, ricotta, arugula, prosciutto, Parmesan

  • Meat Lovers

    Spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni, meatball

  • Pepperoni

    Casanova classic

    Pepperoni, mozzarella

Pastas

  • Capellini a la Checca

    Cherry tomatoes, marinara, basil, olive oil, garlic. Add chicken or shrimp

  • Bolognese

    Spaghetti, beef ragù

  • Chicken Alfredo

    Linguine, creamy Parmesan sauce, roasted chicken, breadcrumbs

  • Pink Lady

    Linguine, roasted chicken, vodka sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, creamy marinara

  • Spinach & Cheese Ravioli

    Contains nuts

    Brown butter sauce, sautéed spinach, pine nuts, sage, lemon zest, grana padano

  • The Godfather

    Tortellini, mushrooms, asparagus, pancetta, Parmesan cream sauce

  • Spicy Rigatoni

    Calabrian chili tomato basil sauce, burrata, breadcrumbs, olive oil

  • Rigatoni al Salmone

    Salmon, basil, pink vodka sauce

  • Mamma Rosa

    Rigatoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, creamy tomato sauce

  • Vongole

    Linguine, clams, parsley, white wine, basil, garlic, lemon squeeze

  • Grande Pesto

    Contains nuts

    Rigatoni, scallops, basil pesto, pine nuts, lemon zest

  • Carbonara

    Spaghetti, pancetta, grana padano, egg, pepper, cream

Princi

  • Chilean Sea Bass

    Creamy mashed potatoes, broccolini, lemon caper sauce

  • Salmone

    Asparagus, cherry tomatoes, mushroom cream sauce

  • Chicken Marsala

    Capellini, mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce

  • Chicken Piccata

    Creamy mashed potato, sautéed spinach, lemon caper sauce, seasonal vegetables

  • Chicken Parmigiana

    Parmesan crust, mozzarella, broccolini, marinara, rigatoni Alfredo

  • Lamb Chops

    Creamy mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables

  • Eggplant Parmigiana

    Casanova classic

    Tomato, basil, mozzarella

  • Lasagne

    Creamy ricotta, mozzarella, Bolognese, basil

  • Cioppino

    Calabrian chili tomato broth, clams, calamari, scallops, shrimp, sea bass, garlic, crostini

  • Short Rib Pappardelle

    Slow-braised short rib ragù with homemade pappardelle

  • Bisteca

    Prime ribeye, seasonal vegetables, truffle fries

Dolci

  • Cannoli

  • Tiramisu

  • Chocolate Cake

  • Seasonal Italian Ice

  • Crème Brûlée

  • Gelato

Good to know

We cook with organic tomatoes, antibiotic-free chicken, free-range eggs, extra virgin olive oil, artisanal bread and hand-grated cheese, and make our pizza dough and stocks in house.

If you have a food allergy, please tell your server before you order.

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Reservations

Book a table online, or call the restaurant and we'll find you a spot in the dining room or at the bar.

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Address

33585 Del Obispo St, #C & #D
Dana Point, CA 92629

Hours

Sunday–Thursday, 3:30 to 9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday, 3:30 to 10:00 pm
Happy hour daily, 3:30 to 6:00 pm

Contact

949.496.0992
hello@casanovaristorante.com

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Casanova's chef flaming a pan on the stove

Casanova Ristorante

33585 Del Obispo St, #C & #D
Dana Point, CA 92629

Hours

Sunday–Thursday, 3:30 to 9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday, 3:30 to 10:00 pm
Happy hour daily, 3:30 to 6:00 pm

Contact

949.496.0992
hello@casanovaristorante.com
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