Looking for an unforgettable Italian restaurant in Aliso Viejo, CA? Trattoria Trullo is a top-rated dining destination known for authentic Italian flavors, warm hospitality, and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps guests coming back.
With a 4.60-star reputation, this Aliso Viejo Italian restaurant offers a memorable experience built around fresh ingredients, classic recipes, and carefully prepared dishes that bring the best of Italy to Orange County.
Whether you’re planning a date night, family dinner, or a special celebration, Trattoria Trullo delivers the comfort, quality, and flavor that make Italian dining so beloved. To experience one of the best Italian restaurants in Aliso Viejo, CA, visit Trattoria Trullo and enjoy a meal that feels both refined and comforting.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
A light and tasty bread from the Puglia region of Italy. Our focaccia is moist and airy with a perfectly crispy edge. Chef Marco’s special touch includes fragrant rosemary and sea salt. (Vegan) One round loaf per order; Serves 2-4ppl
A Gluten Free version of our Focaccia Pugliese. Brushed with olive oil and rosemary. (GF; Vegan) Our Gluten Free Focaccia Pugliese recipe utilizes imported Caputo Gluten Free Flour Blend as an ingredient in our GF flour base. Caputo contains gluten free wheat starch which may not be suitable for those with a wheat specific allergy.
4.4oz Imported Bufala Mozzarella from Campana, Calabria, Italy. (GF, Vegetarian)
4oz Sliced Imported Italian Pistachio Mortadella (GF)
Three Crispy Zucchini Blossoms Stuffed with Ricotta & Basil (Vegetarian) Not available Gluten Free.
Nduja Marinated Octopus, Roasted Potato, Chicories, Herb & Lemon Dressing (GFA - potatoes are fried in a fryer shared with gluten-containing items)
Three Beef and Pork (blend) Meatballs, Tomato Sauce, Shaved Ricotta Salata (Contains Breadcrumbs & Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese in Meatball; Not available Gluten or Dairy Free)
Chunky White Bean Soup, Potato, Chickpea, Kale, Fennel Sausage, Parmigiano (GFA)
Chunky White Bean Soup, Potato, Chickpea, Kale, Parmigiano (GFA, V)
Arugula, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, Croutons, Capers, Oregano, Ricotta Cheese, Extra Virgin Olive Oil (GF upon request, Dairy Free upon request, Vegetarian)
Baby Romaine, Lemon, Anchovy Breadcrumb, Grana Padano Cheese, Creamy Herb Dressing
Snap Pea, Asparagus, Pea Greens, Radish, Crispy Quinoa, Dill, Stracciatella Cheese, Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette (GFA, V)
Spaghetti, Pomodoro Sauce, Shaved Ricotta Salata Cheese (Vegetarian; GF Rigatoni available upon request; For Dairy Free, order without cheese; For Vegan, order without cheese & sub GF Rigatoni)
Large, Soft, and Silky Sheets of Egg Pasta, Lemon Cream, Pesto Drizzle (Contains pine nuts; Vegetarian; GF Rigatoni available upon request)
Handmade Spaghetti, Housemade Basil Pesto (Contains pine nuts; Vegetarian; GF Rigatoni available upon request)
Clams, White Wine, Pickled Chile
Shrimp, Calamari, Tomato, Olive, & Caper Sauce (GFA - will not contain squid ink with GF rigatoni substitute)
Bolognese Sauce made from Pork, Beef, and Veal (GF Rigatoni available upon request; Dairy Free upon request)
Ricotta & Spring Garlic Filled Pasta, Asparagus, Spring Onion, Guanciale
'Little Ear' Pasta, Broccoli Rabe Sauce, Pecorino Cheese, Crumbled Italian Sausage, Breadcrumbs (GF Rigatoni available upon request; Dairy Free available upon request)
Traditional Lasagna Layered With Bolognese (pork, beef, and veal) and Silky Bechamel Sauce
Ricotta & Spring Garlic Filled Pasta, Asparagus, Spring Onion (V)
'Little Ear' Pasta, Broccoli Rabe Sauce, Pecorino Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Toasted Bread Crumbs (GF Rigatoni available upon request; Dairy Free/Vegan upon request)
Grilled Lamb Loin, Farmers Market Baby Artichoke, Potato, Ammoglio Sauce (GFA)
Fennel Puree, Snap Peas, Livornese Sauce, Caramelized Lemon (GFA)
Thinly Pounded Crispy Chicken Breast, Grilled Asparagus, Shaved Parmigiano, Lemon Cream
Grilled Apulian Meat Platter. Pork Bombette Roll, Crispy Potato, Fennel Sausage, Rapini (GFA - potatoes are fried in a fryer shared with gluten-containing items)
Six ounces of grilled organic chicken breast seasoned with salt and pepper. Sliced. (DF, GF)
One Tomato Braised Beef & Pork (blend) Meatball (contains breadcrumb & parmigiano reggiano cheese)
Three large shrimp seasoned with garlic oil, salt & pepper (DF, GF)
Four ounces of grilled skirt steak seasoned with salt and pepper. Sliced. (DF, GF)
Side of house-pickled Calabrian chilies (GF, Vegan)
Espresso-soaked lady finger cookies layered with sweetened mascarpone and dusted with cocoa powder. (Vegetarian)
Two layers of buttery short crust filled with chocolate pastry cream and Amarena cherries; Finished with macerated strawberries. (Vegetarian; Contains hazelnuts)
Housemade Spaghetti with choice of sauce.
Housemade Rigatoni with choice of sauce.
Housemade Fusilli with choice of sauce.
Housemade Gluten Free Rigatoni with choice of sauce. Please Note: Add-On Meatball contains breadcrumb and is NOT gluten free.
One Tomato Braised Beef & Pork (blend) Meatball (Contains Breadcrumb & Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese; Not Available Dairy or Gluten Free)
Six ounces of grilled organic chicken breast seasoned with salt and pepper. Sliced. (DF, GF)
Three large shrimp seasoned with garlic oil, salt & pepper (DF, GF)
Four ounces of grilled skirt steak seasoned with salt and pepper. Sliced. (DF, GF)
A light and tasty bread from the Puglia region of Italy. Our focaccia is moist and airy with a perfectly crispy edge. Chef Marco’s special touch includes fragrant rosemary and sea salt. (Vegan) One round loaf per order; Serves 2-4ppl
A Gluten Free version of our Focaccia Pugliese. Brushed with olive oil and rosemary. (GF; Vegan) Our Gluten Free Focaccia Pugliese recipe utilizes imported Caputo Gluten Free Flour Blend as an ingredient in our GF flour base. Caputo contains gluten free wheat starch which may not be suitable for those with a wheat specific allergy.
4.4oz Imported Bufala Mozzarella from Campana, Calabria, Italy. (GF, Vegetarian)
4oz Sliced Imported Italian Pistachio Mortadella (GF)
Three Crispy Zucchini Blossoms Stuffed with Ricotta & Basil (Vegetarian) Not available Gluten Free.
Nduja Marinated Octopus, Roasted Potato, Chicories, Herb & Lemon Dressing (GFA - potatoes are fried in a fryer shared with gluten-containing items)
Three Beef and Pork (blend) Meatballs, Tomato Sauce, Shaved Ricotta Salata (Contains Breadcrumbs & Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese in Meatball; Not available Gluten or Dairy Free)
Chunky White Bean Soup, Potato, Chickpea, Kale, Fennel Sausage, Parmigiano (GFA)
Chunky White Bean Soup, Potato, Chickpea, Kale, Parmigiano (GFA, V)
Arugula, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, Croutons, Capers, Oregano, Ricotta Cheese, Extra Virgin Olive Oil (GF upon request, Dairy Free upon request, Vegetarian)
Baby Romaine, Lemon, Anchovy Breadcrumb, Grana Padano Cheese, Creamy Herb Dressing
Snap Pea, Asparagus, Pea Greens, Radish, Crispy Quinoa, Dill, Stracciatella Cheese, Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette (GFA, V)
Spaghetti, Pomodoro Sauce, Shaved Ricotta Salata Cheese (Vegetarian; GF Rigatoni available upon request; For Dairy Free, order without cheese; For Vegan, order without cheese & sub GF Rigatoni)
Large, Soft, and Silky Sheets of Egg Pasta, Lemon Cream, Pesto Drizzle (Contains pine nuts; Vegetarian; GF Rigatoni available upon request)
Handmade Spaghetti, Housemade Basil Pesto (Contains pine nuts; Vegetarian; GF Rigatoni available upon request)
Clams, White Wine, Pickled Chile
Shrimp, Calamari, Tomato, Olive, & Caper Sauce (GFA - will not contain squid ink with GF rigatoni substitute)
Bolognese Sauce made from Pork, Beef, and Veal (GF Rigatoni available upon request; Dairy Free upon request)
Ricotta & Spring Garlic Filled Pasta, Asparagus, Spring Onion, Guanciale
'Little Ear' Pasta, Broccoli Rabe Sauce, Pecorino Cheese, Crumbled Italian Sausage, Breadcrumbs (GF Rigatoni available upon request; Dairy Free available upon request)
Traditional Lasagna Layered With Bolognese (pork, beef, and veal) and Silky Bechamel Sauce
Ricotta & Spring Garlic Filled Pasta, Asparagus, Spring Onion (V)
'Little Ear' Pasta, Broccoli Rabe Sauce, Pecorino Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Toasted Bread Crumbs (GF Rigatoni available upon request; Dairy Free/Vegan upon request)
Grilled Lamb Loin, Farmers Market Baby Artichoke, Potato, Ammoglio Sauce (GFA)
Fennel Puree, Snap Peas, Livornese Sauce, Caramelized Lemon (GFA)
Thinly Pounded Crispy Chicken Breast, Grilled Asparagus, Shaved Parmigiano, Lemon Cream
Grilled Apulian Meat Platter. Pork Bombette Roll, Crispy Potato, Fennel Sausage, Rapini (GFA - potatoes are fried in a fryer shared with gluten-containing items)
Six ounces of grilled organic chicken breast seasoned with salt and pepper. Sliced. (DF, GF)
One Tomato Braised Beef & Pork (blend) Meatball (contains breadcrumb & parmigiano reggiano cheese)
Three large shrimp seasoned with garlic oil, salt & pepper (DF, GF)
Four ounces of grilled skirt steak seasoned with salt and pepper. Sliced. (DF, GF)
Side of house-pickled Calabrian chilies (GF, Vegan)
Espresso-soaked lady finger cookies layered with sweetened mascarpone and dusted with cocoa powder. (Vegetarian)
Two layers of buttery short crust filled with chocolate pastry cream and Amarena cherries; Finished with macerated strawberries. (Vegetarian; Contains hazelnuts)
Housemade Spaghetti with choice of sauce.
Housemade Rigatoni with choice of sauce.
Housemade Fusilli with choice of sauce.
Housemade Gluten Free Rigatoni with choice of sauce. Please Note: Add-On Meatball contains breadcrumb and is NOT gluten free.
One Tomato Braised Beef & Pork (blend) Meatball (Contains Breadcrumb & Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese; Not Available Dairy or Gluten Free)
Six ounces of grilled organic chicken breast seasoned with salt and pepper. Sliced. (DF, GF)
Three large shrimp seasoned with garlic oil, salt & pepper (DF, GF)
Four ounces of grilled skirt steak seasoned with salt and pepper. Sliced. (DF, GF)
Sliced Tomato, Imported Bufala Mozzarella, Our Pesto, Arugula, Balsamic Vinegar & Olive Oil; Served with a Small Mixed Greens Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Available Daily from 11am-3pm Sub Our Gluten Free Focaccia +$8
Grilled Chicken, Provolone, Herby Aioli, Sliced Tomato, Little Gem Lettuces; Served with a Small Mixed Greens Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Available Daily from 11am-3pm Sub Our Gluten Free Focaccia +$8
Mortadella, Spicy Coppa, Provolone, Calabrian Chili Aioli, Sliced Tomato, & Arugula on our Roman-style Focaccia; Served with a Small Mixed Greens Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Available Daily from 11am-3pm Sub Our Gluten Free Focaccia +$8
Sliced Tomato, Imported Bufala Mozzarella, Our Pesto, Arugula, Balsamic Vinegar & Olive Oil; Served with a Small Mixed Greens Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Available Daily from 11am-3pm Sub Our Gluten Free Focaccia +$8
Grilled Chicken, Provolone, Herby Aioli, Sliced Tomato, Little Gem Lettuces; Served with a Small Mixed Greens Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Available Daily from 11am-3pm Sub Our Gluten Free Focaccia +$8
Mortadella, Spicy Coppa, Provolone, Calabrian Chili Aioli, Sliced Tomato, & Arugula on our Roman-style Focaccia; Served with a Small Mixed Greens Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Available Daily from 11am-3pm Sub Our Gluten Free Focaccia +$8
Glass bottle; Metal cap requires bottle opener.
Glass bottle; Metal cap requires bottle opener.
Glass bottle; Metal cap requires bottle opener.
From the brewer: Produced using the same techniques and basic ingredients as the Blond lager, Menabrea’s Ambrata Lager differs by the addition of a proportion of roasted barley malts. These roasted malts add both color and body to the beer and also an enhanced, more robust and complex nose. Over the years, Menabrea’s brewers have created a beer with a little more alcohol than the lager for reasons of balance, and with an enhanced and more complex flavor profile. This beer has a golden-amber color with bronze undertones. It has a rounded, robust, slightly toffee/caramel flavor and nose but has maintained a level of drinkability not usually found in amber beers. 4.8% ABV Menabrea Brewing, Biella, Italia
From the brewer: Menabrea Bionda Lager is a classic lager beer produced using Menabrea’s own yeast, which has a bottom-fermenting tendency. Menabrea uses pure mountain water sourced high in the Alps, close to Biella. The water combines with selected barley malt and maize (corn) before adding Hallertau Magnum hops. The addition of maize gives a lightness to the beer both in terms of color and taste and also adds a hint of sweetness, which balances the bitterness from the Hallertau hops. The combination of these ingredients brewed by the master brewer to a recipe basically unchanged since 1846 gives a beer with balanced bitterness, a floral fruity nose and a delicate pale-golden color. This lager, like all of the Menabrea beers is matured peacefully in their underground cellars for 6 weeks. This beer has been matured in the brewery’s deep, cold cellars the same way for over 170 years. 4.8% ABV Menabrea Brewing, Biella, Italia
From the brewer: Step into the uncharted with Unknown Territory West Coast IPA, a bold exploration of hop-forward flavors. Dry hopped with Mosaic and Strata, this brew delivers a tantalizing blend of citrus and pine atop a crisp backbone of 2 row and Pilsner malt. 6.9% ABV Rōm Brewing, San Clemente, CA
Glass bottle; Metal cap requires bottle opener.
Glass bottle; Metal cap requires bottle opener.
Glass bottle; Metal cap requires bottle opener.
From the brewer: Produced using the same techniques and basic ingredients as the Blond lager, Menabrea’s Ambrata Lager differs by the addition of a proportion of roasted barley malts. These roasted malts add both color and body to the beer and also an enhanced, more robust and complex nose. Over the years, Menabrea’s brewers have created a beer with a little more alcohol than the lager for reasons of balance, and with an enhanced and more complex flavor profile. This beer has a golden-amber color with bronze undertones. It has a rounded, robust, slightly toffee/caramel flavor and nose but has maintained a level of drinkability not usually found in amber beers. 4.8% ABV Menabrea Brewing, Biella, Italia
From the brewer: Menabrea Bionda Lager is a classic lager beer produced using Menabrea’s own yeast, which has a bottom-fermenting tendency. Menabrea uses pure mountain water sourced high in the Alps, close to Biella. The water combines with selected barley malt and maize (corn) before adding Hallertau Magnum hops. The addition of maize gives a lightness to the beer both in terms of color and taste and also adds a hint of sweetness, which balances the bitterness from the Hallertau hops. The combination of these ingredients brewed by the master brewer to a recipe basically unchanged since 1846 gives a beer with balanced bitterness, a floral fruity nose and a delicate pale-golden color. This lager, like all of the Menabrea beers is matured peacefully in their underground cellars for 6 weeks. This beer has been matured in the brewery’s deep, cold cellars the same way for over 170 years. 4.8% ABV Menabrea Brewing, Biella, Italia
From the brewer: Step into the uncharted with Unknown Territory West Coast IPA, a bold exploration of hop-forward flavors. Dry hopped with Mosaic and Strata, this brew delivers a tantalizing blend of citrus and pine atop a crisp backbone of 2 row and Pilsner malt. 6.9% ABV Rōm Brewing, San Clemente, CA
Hear from our valued guests
Wow! What a gem! We ordered the pasta special, the clam pasta and the Branzino. We also got the foccacia w pistachio spread, and mozzarella and prosciutto. Everything was excellent! My favorite was the special pasta (tube pasta w truffle and cheese sauce) Also got the vanilla and chocolate gelato. Highly recommend! 10/10!
When it comes to Italian food, I am pretty hard to satisfy! Everything must taste good for me to truly enjoy my meal. I ordered the Foccacia bread and the Special Arancini for an appetizer and it didn't disappoint, the focaccia was so fluffy, light, and tasty. The Special Arancini was delicious. For the main course, we got mushroom risotto for the table, which was so creamy and tasteful. For desserts, I ordered Tiramisu, and I can confidently say it was the best Tiramisu I have tried in OC. The texture was light and not soggy at all, and the sweetness was so on point for me (not too sweet). This restaurant has just become my favorite Italian restaurant. I’ll be back again, for sure.
Hands down the best Italian food I've ever had. I've gone multiple times now with my wife and each time they've had different off menu specials using seasonal ingredients and the service was superb. This is a gem of a restaurant that takes the culinary quality of fine dining and packages it in a cozy, intimate, and approachable experience.
My wife and I were in Aliso Viejo recently for four nights and ate at three different restaurants, one of which was Trattoria Trullo. All three of them were excellent, but Trattoria Trullo was our choice for a second visit because of its ambiance, exceptional wait staff, and sumptuous food. Each time, we ordered the Focaccia Pugliese and split the Insalata Lattuga. The first night, our server, Emily, recommended “Mandillli di Seta” al Limone, and my wife chose that entree. I selected the Rigatoni alla Bolognese. Both were excellent. We each decided to have the Tiramisu for dessert, but the portions were so generous that we decided to split one the following visit. Aurora, our waitress the second night, mentioned the squash pasta ravioli special, which she loves. We each followed her suggestion and totally endorse it whenever it’s available. On leaving, we spoke to the owner, Marco, telling him how much we had enjoyed both of our evenings there. The only complaint we have is that he doesn’t have a sister restaurant in Toronto.
Amazing food! We had the special pasta on menu tonight and I had the branzino (soooooo yummy) must get the bread to start with the pistachio dip. The food is next level you have to try at least once. We’ve been to Italy and this place is authentic!! Make reservations, sit inside and order up!!! Service was great! Highly recommend!!!
Absolutely unbelievably fundamentally phenomenal food. Everything was so fresh and delicious! It was some of the best food I've had at a restaurant in my life, from the focaccia appetizer to the side salads to the homemade pasta entrees, every single thing my family and I ordered was stunningly good. The spot itself is quite beautiful, with an open, wonderful patio and a very cool looking interior. Finally, the staff was the very best. Our waitress Allison was sweet, knowledgeable and really friendly; she made us feel totally welcomed, and it was a pleasure having her as our server. For a romantic night out or to celebrate something truly special, this has got to be one of my new favorite places.
Such a nice place! Everything was splendid from the food to the service. Shoutout to Jordan, and really every team member was so sweet. The food is all fresh and made on site and you can really taste the difference. My dish which had asparagus is around for spring. The dessert I had is also a spring offering. They said some dishes change up every 6 weeks or so. Everyone in our party enjoyed their dinner and desserts very much. We'll surely return.
Finally, a truly authentic Italian restaurant in Orange County. The food is exceptional—simple, high-quality ingredients prepared the right way. Marco, the chef, does an outstanding job sourcing and importing many of the ingredients directly from Italy, and you can taste the difference in every dish. Coming from someone born and raised in Italy, this is the real deal. I’ll be coming back again and again. Highly recommended.
Great spot! Parking can be a little tricky in the front when it’s crowded, so I recommend parking behind the restaurant—it makes things much easier. The food was delicious, and you should definitely ask about the specials. I had the focaccia sandwich special and it was so good I finished it pretty quickly. Even the desserts were impressive—the picture I included was taken within the first minute of it hitting the table because we couldn’t wait to dig in. I would absolutely come back again. It’s definitely on the pricier side, but worth it for the quality and experience 😅
We went here every week for two years up until we had are son and we’re starting to go again. It’s truly the best Italian food I’ve ever had. The waitresses are always a pleasure and know us well at this point. The owner is super kind and makes his restaurant look and feel so lovely and cozy. Not to mention the delicious menu he comes up with every season.
Common questions about Trattoria Trullo
Trattoria Trullo is located at 26611 Aliso Creek Rd C, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, United States, Aliso Viejo, CA, United States.
You can reach Trattoria Trullo by calling +1 949-446-9715.
Trattoria Trullo has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 210 customer reviews.
Trattoria Trullo features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Trattoria Trullo features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Trattoria Trullo features the following highlights: Great dessert, Great wine list.
Trattoria Trullo features the following popular for: Dinner, Solo dining.
Trattoria Trullo features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Trattoria Trullo features the following dining options: Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Trattoria Trullo features the following amenities: Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom.
Trattoria Trullo features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Romantic.
Trattoria Trullo features the following crowd: Groups.
Trattoria Trullo features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Trattoria Trullo features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
Trattoria Trullo features the following children: High chairs.
Trattoria Trullo features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
Trattoria Trullo features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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