For folks in the Huntington Beach area, Cucina Alessa is the place to go for casual Italian-American food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, weekend brunch, or late-night vino. Located just a stone’s throw from the Pacific Ocean, this local favorite is known for its inviting sidewalk patio, happy hour specials, and authentic family-style Italian suppers.

Head chef and owner Alessandro Pirozzi took some recipes straight from his Italian nonna’s kitchen, and augmented them with modern antipasti, entrees, and desserts. Your meal will begin with complimentary bread and pesto dipping sauce as you peruse the menu. Yelpers recommend ordering the Bella Mia meatballs topped with ricotta for the table as a starter, followed by house-made pasta or seafood dishes. Lunch patrons love the wood-fired pizza, topped with buffalo mozzarella and prosciutto. Aside from the very largest of parties, the two-story corner space is large enough to accommodate last-minute diners without a reservation.

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