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22701 Pelican Hill , Ste. S. Newport Beach, CA 92657

800-820-6800

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Recommended
Best Service In a Restaurant
Award Winner 2009

Cuisine(s): Italian

Hours: Lunch: Wed - Sat: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Dinner: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Terrace & Bar: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (open until 1:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights)

Price: $$$$
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Wheelchair Accessible

Serving: Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Alcohol: Full bar

Reservations: Accepted

Parking: Lot Available, Valet

Description

Andrea is the flagship Italian restaurant in a resort inspired by Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. So you'd better believe they're going to dote on the details. There will be no fewer than three staff members flitting about your table, refilling water glasses and replacing the tableware before every course. It doesn't matter that you've hardly touched more than one fork; the whole set of utensils and plates will be cycled out as part of the routine, all for pomp and pageantry. Though the cuisine too often errs on the side of playing it safe, the perfectly cooked pastas live up to their lengthy menu introductions.

2009 | Best Service In a Restaurant

Say what you want about Donald Bren's Irvine Co., but it sure knows how to train its employees. The service at Andrea in the Pelican Hill Resort borders on obsessive. The minute you step out of your vehicle and hand your keys to the valet, you're treated like you are Bren himself. The valet will retrieve your coat from the back seat, dust it off and put it on you. Doors will be opened by two bowing men stationed beside them. No fewer than three staff members dote on you when... More »

At Pelican Hill's Andrea, the Service Is Everything You'd Expect, But the Food Is Unexpectedly Dull

By EDWIN GOEI | Thu, January 22, 2009

Color Me BeigeThe opulent dining experience at Pelican Hill’s Andrea is everything you’d expect, but, with some delectable exceptions, the food is unexpectedly dullWhen describing the newly opened Resort at Pelican Hill, you’d be remiss if you did... More »

Main Menu

Antipasti Caldi E Freddi

$18.00

Eggplant Parmigiana, Tomato Fondue
parmigiana di melanzane con pomodoro fresco

$18.00

Roasted Baby Beetroot, Goat Cheese, Pistachio
insalata di barbabietole con caprino fresco e pistacchi

$18.00

Burrata, Tuscan Kale, Porchetta Crisp, Tomato Confit
burrata con cavolo nero stufato, croccante di porchetta e pomodorini confit

$19.00

San Daniele Prosciutto Riserva, Pear, Grape Must
prosciutto di san daniele riserva con fichi e composta d’uva

$21.00

Seared Sea Scallop, Pancetta Cauliflower Puree, Fennel, Parsley Pesto
cappesante con pancetta, purea di cavolfiore, finocchi e prezzemolo

$20.00

Roasted Octopus, Polenta, Bell Pepper, Oregano
polipo con polenta morbida e peperonata all’origano

$21.00

Milk Fed Veal Carpaccio, Beans, Sweet Mustard Dressing
carne salada con canederli di pane nero e fagioli di stagione

$35.00

King Fish Tartar, Seaweed Pasta Salad, Ossetra Caviar
tartar di ricciola con insalata di pasta alle alghe e caviale ossetra

Zuppe

$14.00

Tuscan Vegetable Passato, Sage Butter Gnudi
passato di verdura con gnudi di ricotta al burro e salvia

$16.00

Creamed Butternut Squash Soup, Prawns, Chestnuts
crema di zucca con gamberi e castagne

Insalate

$15.00

Arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamico
insalata di rucola con parmigiano reggiano e condimento al balsamico

$15.00

Shaved Root Salad, Pelican Hill Extra Virgin Olive Oil
insalata di verdure alla griglia con il olio di nostra produzione

$15.00

Baby Romaine, Castelmagno Dressing Duck, Chantarelle, Hazelnut
insalata romana con salsa al castelmagno, anatra, finferli e nocciole

Pizza

$20.00

‘margherita’ Buffalo Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato, Basil Pizza
pizza con mozzarella di bufala e pomodorini e basilico

$20.00

White Pizza, Burrata, Prosciutto, Arugula, Truffle Oil
pizza bianca con burrata, prosciutto, rucola e olio al tartufo

Pasta
In True Italian Tradition, Andrea 's Pasta Is Made Fresh Every Day In Our Pasta Room, Using The Finest And Simplest Ingredients - Stone Wheat Flour, Organic Eggs, Filtered Water And Natural Salt From Cervia, Italy. It Is Created By Hand In Our Dedicated Pastaio, Where The Pasta Dries Naturally And The Temperature Is Always A Perfect 68 Degrees.

$20.00

Spaghetti Roasted Tomato Sauce, Basil
spaghetti in salsa al pomodoro e basilico

$20.00

Spinach Tortelli, Buffalo Ricotta, Butter Sage Sauce
spinach tortelli, buffalo ricotta, butter sage sauce

$20.00

Pumpkin Ravioli, Amaretto, Rosemary Butter
ravioli di zucca con amaretto, riduzione di vitello e rosmarino

$20.00

Garganelli, Bolognese Sauce
garganelli con ragu’ alla bolognese

$20.00

Rigatoni, Pork Sausage Sauce, Olive
rigatoni al ragu’ di maiale con finocchietto e olive

$20.00

Pecorino Di Fossa Agnolotti, Quail Ragout, Marsala Reduction
agnolotti al pecorino di fossa con ragu’ di quaglia

$20.00

Orecchiette, Braised Oxtail, Spicy Ricotta, Chick Peas
orecchiette con stufato di coda di bue, ricotta piccante e ceci

$23.00

Saffron Tagliolini, White Seabass Ragu’, Herb Bread
tagliolini allo zafferano con ragu’di branzino e pane alle erbe

$23.00

Asparagus Risotto, Spot Prawns, Lemon
asparagus risotto, spot prawns, lemon

Secondi Di Pesce E Carne

$32.00

Herbed Halibut, Asparagus Lemon
trancio di trota salmonata con porri stufati e salsa al vino bianco

$33.00

Pan Roasted Wild Sea Bass Roasted Vegetable, Giardiniera Sauce
trancio di branzino al rosmarino con verdure e salsa alla giardiniera

$35.00

Grilled Swordfish, Vegetable Caponata, Black Olives
pesce spada alla griglia con caponata di verdure e emulsione alle olive

$35.00

Oven Roasted Organic Chicken Mushroom Sauce, Vegetable
pollo rivisitato alla ‘cacciatora’ con verdure e salsa ai funghi

$37.00

Veal ‘brasato’, Oven Roasted Shallot, Morel Mushrooms
brasato di vitellone con scalogno al forno e spugnole

$39.00

Roasted Lamb Rack, Swiss Chard Caramelized Cipollini
carre’ d’agnello con coste brasate, funghi e cipolline caramellate

$44.00

Roasted Tenderloin, Vegetables, Barolo Sauce
filetto di manzo wagyu con crema di borlotti, verdure e salsa al barolo

Contorni Di Stagione
Seasonal Side Dishes

$8.00

Sauteed Broccolini
broccolini saltati in padella

$8.00

Roasted Seasonal Vegetable
verdure di stagione arrostite

$8.00

Wilted Baby Spinach
spinaci saltati all'aglio e olio

$8.00

Rosemary Fingerling Potato
patate profumate al rosmarino

$12.00

Wild Mushroom
funghi di stagione

Hand Churned Resort Made Gelatos
At Andrea, Our Gelato Is Made Daily In Our Laboratorio Del Gelato In Authentic Artisan Fashion, With Rich Whole Milk, Organic Eggs And Fresh, Seasonal Fruit. We Use The World’s Finest, Handcrafted Gelato Maker, Built In Italy.

$11.00

Assortimento Di Gelati E Sorbetti Mantecati In Cucina
assortimento di gelati e sorbetti mantecati in cucina

$11.00

Espresso Tiramisu, Organic Coffee Gelato
tiramisu con biscotto al gelato caffe

$11.00

Fig Tart, Pistachio Gelato, Warm Manjari Chocolate Fig
tarteletta ai fichi e cioccolato con gelato al pistacchio

$11.00

Seasonal Fruit And Berries, Meyer-lemon Zabaglione, Raspberry Sorbet
frutti di stagione con zabaglione al limone e sorbetto ai lamponi

$11.00

White Peach Panna Cotta, Ruby Peach Sorbet, Vanilla Thyme Cake
panna cotta alla pesca con il suo sorbetto e torta al timo

$11.00

Lemon Chocolate Tart, Brandied Cherry Frozen Souffle, Limoncello Jelly
tortino al cioccolato e limone, souffle ghiacciato alla ciliegia, gelatina al limoncello

$18.00

Selection Of The Finest Artisanal Cheeses
selezione di formaggi fini italiani

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22701 Pelican Hill , Ste. S. Newport Beach, CA 92657

800-820-6800

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2009 | Best Service In a Restaurant

At Pelican Hill's Andrea, the Service Is Everything You'd Expect, But the Food Is Unexpectedly Dull

By EDWIN GOEI | Thu, January 22, 2009

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