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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 2.50 bowl 3.95  
Grilled Portabella Mushroom   9.95  
Bruschetta Prima with a touch of pesto
  7.95  
Mussels Diavola in a spicy red sauce   9.95  
Garlic Fried Shrimp with marinara for dipping   9.95  
Calamari      
Lightly Fried   11.95  
Char–Grilled   12.95  
The Calamari Combo   14.95  
Rocco’s Favorite Chicken Strips   8.95  
Garlic Bread lots of fresh garlic   6.95  
Goat Cheese Marinara served warm with crostini   8.95  
       
  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  
Pizza Mio Mode “my way” starting at 8.95  
       
  Chopped Garden Salad      
Fresh greens, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion & balsamic vinaigrette
4.95 7.95  
Classic Caesar      
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with homemade garlic croutons
4.95 7.95  
Grilled Chicken Caesar      
With dried tomatoes and homemade garlic croutons 8.95 13.95  
The Palm–Cuke Salad      
Hearts of palm, asparagus, cucumbers, tomatoes,
pine nuts, & fontinella, with raspberry vinaigrette dressing on a bed of greens


6.95


10.95
 
Tomato and Onion Salad      
Roma tomatoes, red onion, bleu cheese, & balsamic vinaigrette 5.95 9.95  
  Caprése Salad      
  Fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, fresh basil, & balsamic vinaigrette 5.95 9.95  
Mario’s Antipasto Salad      
Fresh greens, salami, provolone, olives, fontinella, artichoke hearts, carrots, cukes, tomatoes, red onions, roasted peppers, pepperoncini & balsamic vinagarette 8.95 13.95  
       
  Romano Roasted or Garlic Mashed Potatoes   4.95  
Side of Saffron Risotto or Pasta penne   4.95  
Fresh Grilled Asparagus or Sauteéd String Beans   5.95  
Fresh Sauteéd Spinach or Steamed Broccoli Florets   5.95  
Side of Meatballs or Italian Sausage   4.95  
       
  Whole Wheat Pasta Primavera Aglio Olio      
Sauteéd veggies, olive oil , garlic & a touch of romano cheese
  15.95  
  Baked Cavatelli with Sausage      
Marinara sauce, ricotta and mozzarella
  17.95  
Five–Cheese Lasagna
     
Delightful combination with your choice of sauce
  16.95  
Bow Tie Pasta      
Prosciutto, peas, mushrooms, tomatoes, light cream sauce   17.95  
Rigatoni and Mushrooms      
Sauteéd mushrooms and Bolognese sauce   15.95  
Ravioli Aurora      
Light tomato cream sauce with a touch of spinach   15.95  
  Angel Hair Marinara or Aglio Olio   11.95  
  Spaghetti and Meatballs   15.95  
  Tortellini Jambalaya      
  Cajun suasage, chicken, and shrimp in a spicy red sauce   19.95  
  Pasta Mio Mode “my way” starting at 11.95  
       
Chicken Primavera      
Sauteéd with sundried tomatoes, veggies and angel hair   17.95  
Chicken Marsala ala Mario      
Mushrooms and marsala wine sauce with garlic mashed potatoes   18.95  
Chicken Vesuvio      
Boneless breast sauteéd in garlic and olive oil, with white wine, peas, and vesuvio potatoes   18.95  
Chicken Limone      
Zucchini, potatoes, and lemon caper sauce   17.95  
Grilled Chicken Parmesan      
A lighter twist on the classic served over linguini, with melted provolone and parmesan  
18.95
 
  Chicken Florentina      
  Fresh sauteéd spinach, melted provolone, and a delicate tomato coulís   19.95  
       
Shells & Shrimp Aglio Olio      
with fresh broccoli florets   19.95  
Almond Crusted Orange Roughy      
Served with angel hair aglio olio and fresh sauteéd spinach   23.95  
Linguini and Clams      
Classic white wine and garlic, or marinara sauce   19.95  
Linguini and Mussels      
Classic white wine and garlic, or marinara sauce   19.95  
Shrimp Scampi      
Traditional scampi served over angel hair aglio olio   21.95  
Seafood Diavola      

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

23.95  
Grilled Salmon      

With Fresh sauteéd spinach and saffron risotto

23.95  
       
Grilled Vegetable Platter Drizzled with a warm vinaigrette   15.95  
with grilled chicken   21.95  
  with grilled calamari   23.95  
Giambotta (grilled sausage)      
Italian sausage, tri-color peppers, onions and potatoes   17.95  
Pork Chops      
Two 8oz chops, chargrilled with onions, peppers and potatoes, or served vesuvio style   23.95  
Steak Vesuvio (tenderloin)      
Grilled filet medallions seasoned in white wine, garlic and
olive oil, served over vesuvio potatoes and peas
27.95  
12oz Certified Black Angus strip Steak      
IWith fresh sauteéd spinach & romano roasted potatoes   29.95  
14oz Choice Rib-Eye Steak      
With streamed broccoli florets & garlic mashed potatoes   32.95  
       
Veal Saltimbocca      
Classic Preparation with prosciutto, sage and white wine   23.95  
Veal Piccatta      
Medallions served in a light lemon sauce with capers   23.95  
Veal Marsala      
Medallions, lots of mushrooms, marsala wine sauce   23.95  
Veal and Peppers      
Medallions, roasted peppers and fresh tomato sauce   23.95  
Veal Parmesan      
Lightly breaded medallions served over linguini with melted provolone and parmesan cheese 23.95  
       
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