Allegra California Cafe

4.7

111 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Kid-friendly
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

Mario & Allegra Perez met when they began working together in an Italian restaurant in Santa Monica in 2000. In 2008, they started their first restaurant, Tortuga Bay, which features authentic dishes from Mario's hometown of Guadalajara, Mexico.

In 2019, Mario & Allegra decided to recreate a similar type of restaurant in which they met: California-Italian cuisine for the neighborhood and families to gather and enjoy locally-sourced meals. Allegra California Café offers healthy alternatives, hearty comfort foods, and vegetarian and vegan options. We proudly serve Lavazza coffee as well as beer, wine, & wine-based cocktails.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Californian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 7:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(424) 500-2700
Website
http://www.allegracaliforniacafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mario Perez
Catering
We offer catering both for delivery and for service at off-site locations. Email the details of your event including date, time, number of people, location, and menu offerings you would like to allegracaliforniacafe@gmail.com and we will customize a quote for you.
Private party facilities
Our heated back patio with a beautiful umbrella sky is available for private parties. Please email us at allegracaliforniacafe@gmail.com to discuss your next event.

Location
4437 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230
Neighborhood
Culver City
Cross street
Braddock
Parking details
Temporary 2 hours free parking at the meters on Sepulveda north and south of Braddock
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Happy Hours @ Allegra - Tues - Fri 3pm - 6pm
Multiple dates available
Tue - Fri - 3:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Join us for Happy Hour on our gorgeous Umbrella Sky Back Patio or anywhere in our restaurant! $2 OFF ALL BEER, WINE & WINE-BASED COCKTAILS  Calamari Fritti with lemon aioli & spicy marinara – 10  Chicken wings (buffalo, garlic parmesan, BBQ or truffle butter) – 10  Steamed black mussels or clams in a garlic white wine butter sauce – 12  Ahi Tuna Poke – 12  Ahi Tuna Poke Nachos (ideal for 2+ people): fried wontons topped with ahi tuna poke, siracha aioli, hoisin sauce, fresh jalapenos, cilantro & avocado – 16  Bruschetta – 7  Buffalo cauliflower with lemon aioli – 7  Crispy Brussel sprouts drizzled with truffle balsamic glaze, with lemon aioli – 7  Sweet Potato Fries with chipotle mayo – 5  Garlic Parmesan French Fries – 5
$15 Lunch Special 12pm-3pm Tue-Fri
Multiple dates available
Tue - Fri - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Your choice of pasta or panini (changes daily) with your choice of mixed greens, caesar salad, or soup, and iced tea or strawberry lemonade. See you soon!

Popular dishes

Calamari Fritti$15.00
With lemon garlic aioli & spicy garlic marinara sauce
Stuffed Mushrooms$14.00
Breadcrumbs, garlic, parmesan & mozzarella
House-Made Soup of the Day
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$10.00
Burrata$16.00
(fresh mozzarella stuffed with stracciatella & cream) on mixed greens with marinated tomatoes, balsamic glaze & crostini
Sweet Potato Fries$9.00
with chipotle mayo
Bruschetta$13.00
Crostini with arugula, marinated tomatoes shaved parmesan & balsamic olive oil
House-Made Herb Focaccia Garlic Bread$11.00
Served with marinara
Caprese Salad$13.00
Buffalo mozzarella, marinated tomatoes, basil & olive oil
Mac N' Cheese$14.00
Topped with toasted herb breadcrumbs
Garlic Parmesan French Fries$9.00

Salads

House Salad$13.00
Organic mixed greens with marinated tomatoes, roasted bell peppers & basil vinaigrette
Italian Chopped$15.00
Turkey, salami, provolone, tomatoes & romaine lettuce with balsamic vinaigrette
Chinese Chicken Salad$15.00
Organic mixed greens, carrots, water chestnuts, mandarin oranges, sliced almonds & crispy noodles with Asian dressing
Grilled Salmon Salad$18.00
Grilled salmon, organic kale, quinoa, marinated tomatoes, feta cheese & lemon vinaigrette
Caesar$12.00
Romaine lettuce, croutons & parmesan cheese
Culver West$15.00
Chilled chicken, mixed greens, marinated tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta cheese & honey balsamic dressing
Grilled Steak Salad$18.00
Skirt steak on arugula, marinated tomatoes, shaved parmesan & balsamic vinaigrette
Santa Fe Salad$16.00
Chilled chicken, bell peppers, black beans, corn, crispy tortilla chips, avocado & jalapeno ranch dressing

Panini

Grilled panini on Ciabatta – served with French fries, mixed greens or soup. All panini comes with tomato, onion & mayonnaise

Genoa$16.00
Honey roasted ham & Provolone. (Select 1) Side: French Fries, Mixed Greens, Soup, Sub Sweet Potato FF +$2, Sub Garlic Parm FF +$2
Roma$16.00
Salami & Provolone. (Select 1) Side: French Fries, Mixed Greens, Soup, Sub Sweet Potato FF +$2, Sub Garlic Parm FF +$2
La Mexicana$16.00
Pierna (pulled pork) & panela (fresh Mexican cheese). (Select 1) Side: French Fries, Mixed Greens, Soup, Sub Sweet Potato FF +$2, Sub Garlic Parm FF +$2
Firenze$16.00
Turkey, Provolone & pesto dressing. (Select 1) Side: French Fries, Mixed Greens, Soup, Sub Sweet Potato FF +$2, Sub Garlic Parm FF +$2
Venezia$16.00
Buffalo mozzarella & pesto. (Select 1) Side: French Fries, Mixed Greens, Soup, Sub Sweet Potato FF +$2, Sub Garlic Parm FF +$2
Uffizzi$16.00
Grilled chicken, provolone, & pesto dressing

Burgers

Half-pound house ground chuck roll on a Brioche Bun, with romaine lettuce, tomato, onion & mayonnaise and your choice of French fries, mixed greens, or soup. (Select 1) Side: French Fries, Mixed Greens, Soup, Sub Sweet Potato Fries +$2, Sub Garlic Parm FF +$2

Americana$16.00
½ pound fresh ground chuck roll patty
Shrimp Burger$18.00
Whole shrimp grilled with jack cheese, topped with avocado & cucumber
Italian Burger$18.00
Gorgonzola & caramelized onions. Burger Modifiers: Turkey Burger +$2, Impossible Burger +$3, Sub Sweet Potato FF +$3, Sub Garlic Parmesan FF +$3, Cheddar +$2, Bacon +$2, Avocado +$2, Mushrooms +$2, Grilled Onions +$2
Garden Burger$15.00
Vegetarian patty

Pizza

12" House-made NY-style pizza dough (Vegan & Organic)

Cheese$15.00
Mozzarella & marinara
Margherita$17.00
Marinara, mozzarella, fresh marinated tomatoes & basil
Greek$18.00
Marinara, spinach, tomatoes, kalamata olives & feta
Pear & Gorgonzola$19.00
Alfredo sauce, pear & gorgonzola topped with fresh arugula & drizzled with a balsamic glaze
Pepperoni$17.00
Marinara & mozzarella
Vegan$18.00
Marinara, mushrooms, eggplant, marinated tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion & basil
Pollo Verde$19.00
Basil-walnut pesto, chicken, house-smoked mozzarella, roasted bell peppers & sweet red onion

Pasta

Pasta: Gluten-Free +$2, Vegan Soba +$2, Chicken +$5, Shrimp +$7, Salmon +$8

Capellini Pomodoro$15.00
Angel hair pasta with marinara sauce & fresh basil
Primavera Spaghetti$17.00
Zucchini, broccoli, eggplant & mushrooms in a tomato garlic wine sauce
Linguine al Salmone$20.00
With shallots, capers & tomato cream sauce
Sapori (Doug's Favorite)$18.00
Penne pasta, sautéed chicken, eggplant, tomatoes, kalamata olives & house-smoked mozzarella
Penne alla Genovese$16.00
Basil-walnut pesto with a garlic wine cream sauce topped with marinated tomatoes
Linguine Vongolette$18.00
Steamed clams with a garlic wine butter sauce
Gnocchi$17.00
House-made (vegan) potato dumplings served with marinara / alfredo / pesto cream sauce
House-Made Lasagna$20.00
Ground turkey Bolognese layered with a blend of Italian cheeses – just like Nonna used to make!
Penne al Diavolo$15.00
Penne pasta with spicy garlic marinara sauce
Spaghetti Tacchino$18.00
Ground turkey Bolognese with marinara sauce
Spaghetti Scampi$20.00
Sautéed shrimp, garlic, shallots, capers & lemon wine butter sauce
Fettucine Alfredo$16.00
Garlic wine cream sauce topped with marinated tomatoes & parsley
Fettucine del Mare$22.00
Sautéed shrimp, scallops, calamari, black mussels & clams in a marinara sauce
Rigatoni Allegra$19.00
Chicken, mushrooms & a teriyaki cream sauce
Ravioli di la Casa$18.00
Sautéed mushrooms & Italian cheeses in a marsala cream sauce

From the Grill / Entrees

Salmon Aquapazza$23.00
Tomatoes, kalamata olives, capers in a garlic, wine butter sauce served with mashed potatoes & mixed vegetables
Cioppino$24.00
Clams, mussels, shrimp, salmon, white fish, scallops & calamari in a tomato white wine garlic broth served with grilled crostini
Sole Piccata$22.00
White fish sautéed in a caper-lemon butter wine sauce served with mashed potatoes & mixed vegetables
Chicken Madeira$22.00
Sautéed mushrooms in a madeira wine sauce served with roasted potatoes & mixed vegetables
Mario's Signature Grilled Ribeye
With a chocolate chipotle port sauce served with mashed potatoes & creamed spinach
- 12 oz.$32.00
Grilled Mahi-Mahi$23.00
With a pineapple rum butter sauce served with risotto & mixed vegetables
Seafood Risotto$24.00
Clams, mussels, shrimp, salmon, white fish, scallops & calamari w/marinated tomatoes & parsley
Chicken Marsala$22.00
Sautéed mushrooms in a marsala cream sauce served with mashed potatoes & mixed vegetables
Chicken Piccata$22.00
Caper-lemon butter wine sauce served with mashed potatoes & mixed vegetables

Desserts

Brazilian Passion Fruit Mousse$10.00
Triple Chocolate Cake$9.00
with chocolate mousse and chocolate ganache
Cannoli$12.00
Crispy pastry tubes filled with chocolate chip ricotta sweet cream
Affogato$6.00
Vanilla ice cream & espresso in a martini glass
Tiramisu$10.00
Espresso-dipped ladyfingers and a creamy lightly sweetened mascarpone cream
N.Y. Cheesecake$9.00
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée$12.00

What 111 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Allegra California Cafe offers a "magical" patio dining experience with delicious and fresh cuisine. Guests rave about the "warm and friendly" service, generous portions, and creative dishes. It's a "neighborhood gem" with standout features like the "incredibly delicious" lasagna and "OUTSTANDING" food overall. Perfect for gatherings and special occasions!

111 Reviews

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Lillian
Las Vegas99 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sad to see this restaurant leave Culver City! Best Wishes to everyone who worked there and the owners.. Hopefully you can publish a book of your recipes!
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Brenda
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friends and I went to Allegra for our last lunch there. Sadly they are closing as of 10/27. We always enjoyed our meals at Allegra be it lunch or dinner. Their prices were reasonable and affordable. We will miss them.
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Vanessa
Los Angeles20 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hosted my daughter’s bday lunch here (after Escale Room down the block), on the quiet and pleasant patio. Mario was so accommodating! Food was great, and the dessert plate to die. Food standouts: Garlic fries Shrimp burger had actual pieces of shrimp (not a ground patty)! Fig and ricotta toast Passion fruit mousse Mimosa It was a perfect day and I highly recommend this place for a pleasant meal with friends and family.
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Janice
Los Angeles152 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Don’t be fooled by the dated interior (outdoor patio in back very nice). The food here is OUTSTANDING! Very generous portions so you can easily split food. Service very good, too.
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lori
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Staff is very friendly and knows the menu well. Food is delicious and serving size is plentiful. Atmosphere is more casual than we expected, but the food and service more than make up for it. Plan to return soon.
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Lillian
Las Vegas99 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our "go-to" local Italian restaurant! We enjoyed the indoor dining option since it was a little breezy in the back "umbrella" patio. We enjoyed the seafood pasta and the Salmon!
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Paula VIP
Los Angeles18 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice night out-good food and service! Enjoyed the yummy desserts.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville1 review
2.0
Dined on June 13, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Good was yummy they were just insanely understaffed and slow… we got our food an hour and fifteen minutes after we sat down.
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Verenice VIP
Los Angeles28 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was great - the lasagna so incredibly delicious but warning the Diabola pasta is very spicy. Love the patio with the umbrella ceiling very pretty!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed eating here it the food wasn’t that great
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FAQs

Allegra California Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (424) 500-2700.

Allegra California Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 111 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

4437 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Braddock
Neighborhood
Culver City
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 7:00 am–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Californian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Temporary 2 hours free parking at the meters on Sepulveda north and south of Braddock
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mario Perez
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.allegracaliforniacafe.com/
Phone number
(424) 500-2700
Catering
We offer catering both for delivery and for service at off-site locations. Email the details of your event including date, time, number of people, location, and menu offerings you would like to allegracaliforniacafe@gmail.com and we will customize a quote for you.
Private party facilities
Our heated back patio with a beautiful umbrella sky is available for private parties. Please email us at allegracaliforniacafe@gmail.com to discuss your next event.

Allegra California Cafe

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

Additional information

Happy Hours @ Allegra - Tues - Fri 3pm - 6pm

$15 Lunch Special 12pm-3pm Tue-Fri

Gnocchi

Spaghetti Scampi

Rigatoni Allegra

Appetizers

Calamari Fritti$15.00

Stuffed Mushrooms$14.00

House-Made Soup of the Day

Burrata$16.00

Sweet Potato Fries$9.00

Bruschetta$13.00

House-Made Herb Focaccia Garlic Bread$11.00

Caprese Salad$13.00

Mac N' Cheese$14.00

Garlic Parmesan French Fries$9.00

Salads

House Salad$13.00

Italian Chopped$15.00

Chinese Chicken Salad$15.00

Grilled Salmon Salad$18.00

Caesar$12.00

Culver West$15.00

Grilled Steak Salad$18.00

Santa Fe Salad$16.00

Panini

Genoa$16.00

Roma$16.00

La Mexicana$16.00

Firenze$16.00

Venezia$16.00

Uffizzi$16.00

Burgers

Americana$16.00

Shrimp Burger$18.00

Italian Burger$18.00

Garden Burger$15.00

Pizza

Cheese$15.00

Margherita$17.00

Greek$18.00

Pear & Gorgonzola$19.00

Pepperoni$17.00

Vegan$18.00

Pollo Verde$19.00

Pasta

Capellini Pomodoro$15.00

Primavera Spaghetti$17.00

Linguine al Salmone$20.00

Sapori (Doug's Favorite)$18.00

Penne alla Genovese$16.00

Linguine Vongolette$18.00

Gnocchi$17.00

House-Made Lasagna$20.00

Penne al Diavolo$15.00

Spaghetti Tacchino$18.00

Spaghetti Scampi$20.00

Fettucine Alfredo$16.00

Fettucine del Mare$22.00

Rigatoni Allegra$19.00

Ravioli di la Casa$18.00

From the Grill / Entrees

Salmon Aquapazza$23.00

Cioppino$24.00

Sole Piccata$22.00

Chicken Madeira$22.00

Mario's Signature Grilled Ribeye

Grilled Mahi-Mahi$23.00

Seafood Risotto$24.00

Chicken Marsala$22.00

Chicken Piccata$22.00

Desserts

Brazilian Passion Fruit Mousse$10.00

Triple Chocolate Cake$9.00