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“This is still a picture perfect neighborhood hangout… the menu is straightforward, old fashioned Italian… simple and good… excellent marinara sauce… mussels diavolo are a big hit and everybody knows Mario, greeting old friends and making new ones…”


Phil Vettel, Chicago Tribune

 

 
Sausage and Peppers   7.95  
Homemade Minestrone cup 2.95 bowl 4.95  
Grilled Portabella Mushroom   10.95  
Bruschetta Prima with a touch of pesto
  8.95  
Mussels Diavola in a spicy red sauce   10.95  
Garlic Fried Shrimp with marinara for dipping   10.95  
Calamari      
Lightly Fried   12.95  
Char–Grilled   13.95  
The Calamari Combo   15.95  
Rocco’s Favorite Chicken Strips   9.95  
Garlic Bread lots of fresh garlic   7.95  
Toasted Ravioli seriwith marinara for dipping   9.95  
       
  Margherita Pizza      
Roma tomatoes, fresh basil and olive oil   9.95  
Quattro Formaggio      
Provolone, romano, goat cheese, fontinella and fresh basil   9.95  
Dante’s Choice      
Sausage and pepperoni   9.95  
Pizza Florentina      
Fresh spinach, roasted garlic and diced tomatoes   9.95  
Primavera Pizza      
  Tri-color peppers, onions, mushrooms, broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes   10.95  
  Pizza Bambino      
  Just cheese and sauce, no basil   8.95  
  Grilled Chicken Pesto      
With sundried tomatoes   10.95  
       
  Chopped Garden Salad      
Fresh greens, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion & balsamic vinaigrette
5.95 8.95  
Classic Caesar      
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with homemade garlic croutons
5.95 8.95  
Grilled Chicken Caesar      
With dried tomatoes and homemade garlic croutons 9.95 13.95  
The Palm–Cuke Salad      
Hearts of palm, asparagus, cucumbers, tomatoes,
pine nuts, & fontinella, with raspberry vinaigrette dressing on a bed of greens
7.95 11.95  
Tomato and Onion Salad      
Roma tomatoes, red onion, bleu cheese, & balsamic vinaigrette 5.95 8.95  
  Caprése Salad      
  Fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, fresh basil, & balsamic vinaigrette 6.95 10.95  
Mario’s Antipasto Salad      
Fresh greens, salami, provolone, olives, fontinella, artichoke hearts, carrots, cukes, tomatoes, red onions, roasted peppers, pepperoncini & balsamic vinagarette 9.95 14.95  
       
  Side of Meatballs and Italian Sausage   5.95  
Side of Penne Pasta or Steamed Peas   4.95  
Romano Roasted Potatoes or Garlic Mashed Potatoes   4.95  
Fresh Grilled Asparagus   6.95  
  Fresh Sauteéd Spinach or Sauteéd String Beans   5.95  
Fresh Steamed Broccoli Florets   5.95  
       
  Whole Wheat Pasta Primavera Aglio Olio      
Sauteéd veggies, olive oil , garlic & a touch of romano cheese
11.95  17.95  
  Baked Cavatelli with Sausage      
Marinara sauce, ricotta and mozzarella
12.95  18.95  
Five–Cheese Lasagna
     
Delightful combination with your choice of sauce
  16.95  
Bow Tie Pasta      
Prosciutto, peas, mushrooms, tomatoes, light cream sauce
12.95 
18.95  
Rigatoni and Mushrooms      
Sauteéd mushrooms and Bolognese sauce
 11.95
17.95  
Ravioli Aurora      
Light tomato cream sauce with a touch of spinach
 11.95
17.95  
  Angel Hair Marinara or Aglio Olio
 8.95
12.95  
  Spaghetti and Meatballs
 11.95
17.95  
  Tortellini Jambalaya      
  Cajun suasage, chicken, and shrimp in a spicy red sauce
 14.95
21.95  
  Pasta Mio Mode “my way” starting at 12.95  
       
Chicken Primavera      
Fresh veffies with sundried tomoatoes and a touch of balsamic over angel hair 12.95  18.95  
Chicken Marsala      
Mushrooms and marsala wine sauce with garlic mashed potatoes  14.95 21.95  
Chicken Vesuvio      
Boneless breast sauteéd in garlic and olive oil, with white wine, peas, and vesuvio potatoes  14.95 21.95  
Chicken Limone      
Slices of zucchini and squash in a lemon caper sauce with roasted potatoes wedges 12.95  18.95  
Grilled Chicken Parmesan      
A lighter twist on the classic served over linguini, with melted provolone and parmesan
14.95 
21.95
 
  Chicken Florentina      
  Fresh sauteéd spinach, melted provolone, and a delicate tomato coulís 14.95  21.95  
       
Broccoli,Shells & Shrimp Aglio Olio      
Olive oil, garlic and a touch of ramano 14.95  21.95  
Almond Crusted Orange Roughy      
Served with angel hair aglio olio and fresh sauteéd spinach 16.95  24.95  
Linguini and Clams      
Classic white wine and garlic, or marinara sauce 14.95  21.95  
Linguini and Mussels      
Classic white wine and garlic, or marinara sauce  14.95 21.95  
Shrimp Scampi      
Traditional scampi served over angel hair aglio olio 14.95  21.95  
Seafood Diavola      

Shrimp, mussels, scallops, and calamari in a spicy red sauce over linguini

16.95
24.95  
Grilled Salmon      

With Fresh sauteéd spinach and saffron risotto

16.95
24.95  
  Shrimp and Lobster Ravioli      
  with vodka sauce, bay shrimp and a touch of spinach 12.95 18.95  
       
  Mario's 1/2;b Pub Burger      
  with homemade fries and your choice of cheese america, provolone or bleu chesse   10.95  
Grilled Vegetable Platter Drizzled with a warm vinaigrette  11.95 17.95  
with grilled chicken 15.95  21.95  
  with grilled calamari 17.95  23.95  
Giambotta (grilled sausage)      
Italian sausage, tri-color peppers, onions and potatoes  10.95 15.95  
Pork Chops      
Two 8oz chops, chargrilled with onions, peppers and roasted potatoes (also available vesuvio style) 14.95  21.95  
Lamb Chops Oregenato      
Marinated in lemon, garlic and herbs, served with risotto primavera and sauteéd string beans 16.95 24.95  
Steak Vesuvio (tenderloin)      
Grilled filet medallions seasoned with garlic, herbs and olive oil served with vesuvio potatoes and peas 18.95 27.95  
12oz New York strip Steak      
with fresh steamed broccoli and romano roasted potatoes (also available vesuvio style)  18.95  27.95  
       
Veal Saltimbocca      
Classic Preparation with prosciutto, sage and white wine 16.95  24.95  
Veal Piccatta      
Medallions served in a light lemon sauce with capers 16.95  24.95  
Veal Marsala      
Medallions, lots of mushrooms, marsala wine sauce 16.95  24.95  
Veal and Peppers      
Medallions, roasted peppers and fresh tomato sauce  16.95 24.95  
Veal Parmesan      
Lightly breaded medallions served over linguini with melted provolone and parmesan cheese 16.95 24.95  
       
Coke, Diet Coke, and Sprite   liter 2.50  
       
Homemade Tiramisu      
Traditional Italian Favourite   6.95  
Chocolate Thunder      
Triple fudge layer cake with ice cream and whipped cream   7.95  
New York Style Cheese Cake      
Served with strawberry topping and whipped cream   6.95  
Sue’s Hot Apple Pie      
Served a la mode, with a touch of caramel sauce   7.95  
Chocolate Sundae      
Whipped cream, nuts and a cherry   5.95  
Spumoni, Vanilla Ice Cream or Lemon Sorbet   4.95