Italian Traditions,
Inspired by Puglia

Scratch-made pasta. Authentic regional flavors. Southern Italian warmth. Join Chef Marco Criscuolo for a true taste of his homeland.

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The conical-roofed trulli houses of Puglia, southern Italy, that give Trattoria Trullo its name
Our Story

A Taste of
Southern Italy

Trattoria Trullo takes its name from the iconic conical-roofed stone houses of Puglia, in southern Italy. Chef and owner Marco Criscuolo, a native Pugliese, has carried the flavors of his homeland to California, cooking every dish with the same care and tradition he grew up with.

We pair California's finest seasonal produce with imported Italian staples, aged Parmigiano Reggiano, durum wheat, and cold-pressed olive oil, to make something genuinely authentic. Every pasta shape is made fresh in-house, daily.

Pull up a chair. Here, you are family.

Meet the Chef

Chef-Owned

Marco is in the kitchen, cooking the food of the region he calls home.

Scratch-Made Pasta

Every shape rolled, cut, and shaped by hand in our kitchen each morning.

Premium Ingredients

Imported Italian pantry staples meet the best of California's harvest.

A Warm Welcome

Rustic yet refined, and hospitality that feels like a big Italian hug.

From the Kitchen

Signature Dishes

Each plate is rooted in the traditions of Puglia and the rhythm of the seasons.

Orecchiette with broccoli rabe, Italian sausage and toasted breadcrumb
Pasta

Orecchiette

Broccoli rabe sauce, Italian sausage, Pecorino, toasted breadcrumb

Scratch-baked Focaccia Pugliese with imported salumi board
Pane

Focaccia Pugliese

Scratch-baked with rosemary, olive oil, and sea salt

House-made Italian dessert at Trattoria Trullo
Dolci

Made In-House

Tiramisu, pasticciotto, and gelato, finished by hand

Certified Authentic

Recognized for Authentic Italian Hospitality

Trattoria Trullo is certified for authentic Italian hospitality, recognized by the institutions that safeguard the traditions of true Italian cuisine.

Ospitalità Italiana Quality Approved seal, an official certification of authentic Italian restaurants
Ospitalità Italiana Quality Certified
Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West, Los Angeles logo
IACCW Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West
Gambero Rosso, which awarded Trattoria Trullo 1 Forchetta in 2026
Gambero Rosso 1 Forchetta, 2026
"Every shape of pasta tells a story. Every sauce carries the memory of a family, a village, a season."
Marco Criscuolo, Chef & Owner
Gather With Us

Catering & Private Events

From intimate dinners to corporate gatherings and celebrations, we bring the flavors and warmth of Puglia to your occasion, in our dining room or yours.

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Make a Reservation

We would love to welcome you. Reserve your table online, or give us a call.

Hours

Tuesday – Sunday: 11am – 9pm

Monday: Closed

Location

26611 Aliso Creek Rd
Unit C, Aliso Viejo
CA 92656

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