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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

 

 
Italian Sausage with a touch of sauteéd onions   8.95  
Roasted Vegtable Minestrone cup 2.95 bowl 4.95  
Grilled Portabella Mushroom over sauteéd spinach   11.95  
Bruschetta Prima with a touch of pesto (6pc)
  9.95  
Mussels Diavola in a spicy red sauce   12.95  
Garlic Fried Shrimp with marinara for dipping   11.95  
Calamari      
Lightly Fried   14.95  
Char–Grilled   15.95  
The Calamari Combo   17.95  
Lightly breaded Chicken Strips made fresh to order   9.95  
Garlic Bread lots of fresh garlic (8pc)   7.95  
Toasted Ravioli with marinara for dipping   10.95  
       
  Margherita Pizza      
Roma tomatoes, fresh basil and olive oil   10.95  
  Grilled Chicken Pesto      
With sundried tomates   11.95  
Quattro Formaggio      
Provolone, romano, goat cheese, fontinella and fresh basil   10.95  
Dante’s Choice      
Sausage and pepperoni   10.95  
Pizza Florentina      
Fresh spinach and roasted garlic   10.95  
Primavera Pizza      
  Tri-color peppers, onions, mushrooms, broccoli, and sun-dried tomatoes   11.95  
  Pizza Your Way      
  Start with cheese and sauce   8.95  
Mushrooms, onions, Tri-colored Peppers, Green Olives, Black Olives, Roasted Garlic, Broccoli, Spinach,
or Sun-dried Tomates
  add 1.00  
Sausage, Pepperoni, Goat Cheese, or Anchovies   add 2.00  
Grilled Chicken or Bay Shrimp   add 5.00  
       
  Chopped Garden Salad      
Fresh greens, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, green onions, and black olives tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette
6.95 10.95  
Classic Caesar      
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with homemade garlic croutons
6.95 10.95  
Grilled Chicken Caesar      
With diced tomatoes, chopped grilled chicken, and homemade garlic croutons 11.95 15.95  
The Palm–Cuke Salad      
Hearts of palm, asparagus, cucumbers, tomatoes,
pine nuts, and shaved fontinella, with raspberry vinaigrette dressing on a bed of lettuce
8.95 13.95  
Tomato and Onion Salad      
Roma tomatoes, red onion, bleu cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette 6.95 10.95  
  Caprése Salad      
  Fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, fresh basil, & balsamic vinaigrette 7.95 12.95  
Mario’s Antipasto Salad      
Fresh lettuce, salami, provolone, with fontinella, artichoke hearts, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, red onions, roasted peppers, pepperoncini and balsamic vinagarette 10.95 16.95  
       
  Meatballs, Italian Sausage, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Peas, Sauteéd spinach, Steamed Broccoli Floets, or Sauteéd String Beans   5.95  
Grilled Asparagus or Penne Pasta (with butter
and parmesan)
  6.95  
       
  Whole Wheat Pasta Primavera Aglio Olio      
Tri-colored peppers, mushrooms, onions, peas, sun-dried tomates, broccoli, and zucchini, with olive oil, garlic, and a touch of spinach
13.95 20.95  
  Baked Cavatelli with Sausage      
Marinara sauce, ricotta and melted provolone
13.95 20.95  
Five–Cheese Lasagna
     
Your choice of marinare or meat sauce
  17.95  
Bow Tie Pasta      
Farfalle with prosciutto, peas, mushrooms, tomatoes, light cream sauce
14.95
21.95  
Rigatoni and Mushrooms      
With meat sauce and sauteéd mushrooms
 13.95
20.95  
Cheese Ravioli a la Vodka Sauce      
Riccota filled, in our tomatoe cream sauce with a touch of spinach
 11.95
17.95  
  Angel Hair Marinara or Aglio Olio*
   
*Olive oil, fresh garlic, and a touch of romano cheese
 9.95
13.95  
  Spaghetti and Meatballs
   
Your choice of marinara or meat sauce
 13.95
20.95  
  Tortellini Jambalaya      
  Cajun suasage, chicken, and shrimp in a spicy red sauce
 15.95
23.95  
 
Penne Rigate Alfredo
     
  With fresh broccoli florets, topped with roasted pine nuts
12.95
18.95  
       
Chicken Primavera      
Sauteéd chicken with tri-colored peppers, mushrooms, onions, peas, sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli, ans zucchini with a touch of balsamic served over angel hair pasta 14.95 21.95  
Chicken Marsala a la Mario      
lots of mushrooms and our famous masala wine sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes  15.95 23.95  
Boneless Chicken Vesuvio      
Sautéed in garlic and olive oil, with white wine, peas, and roasted potatoes  15.95 23.95  
Chicken Limone      
Slices of zucchini and squash, sauteéd in a lemon caper sauce, served over roasted potatoes 14.95 21.95  
Grilled Chicken Parmesan      
A lighter twist on the classic served over linguini, with melted provolone and parmesan
15.95
23.95
 
  Mario's Chicken Milanese      
  Lightly breaded chicken breasts, topped with a spring-mix, tomato, and onion salad 14.95 21.95  
       
Broccoli,Shells & Shrimp Aglio Olio      
Olive oil, garlic and a touch of ramano cheese
15.95
23.95  
Almond Crusted Orange Roughy
   
Served with angel hair aglio olio and fresh sauteéd spinach
17.95
26.95  
Linguini and Clams
   
Classic white wine and garlic sauce, or marinara sauce
15.95
23.95  
Shrimp Scampi
   
Traditional scampi served over angel hair aglio olio
15.95
23.95  
Seafood Diavola
   

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

17.95
26.95  
Grilled Salmon
   

With Fresh sauteéd spinach and risotto primavera

17.95
26.95  
  Shrimp and Lobster Ravioli
   
  With vodka sauce, bay shrimp and a touch of spinach
13.95
20.95  
       
  Mario's 1/2lb 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  12.95 19.95  
with grilled chicken 17.95 24.95  
  with grilled calamari 19.95 26.95  
Giambotta (chargrilled Italian sausage)      
Italian sausage, tri-color peppers, onions and potatoes  11.95 17.95  
Pork Chops and Peppers      
Two 8oz chops, chargrilled with onions, peppers and roasted potatoes (also available vesuvio style) 15.95 23.95  
Lamb Chops Oregenato      
Marinated in lemon, garlic and herbs, served with risotto primavera and sauteéd string beans 17.95 26.95  
Rocco's Steak Vesuvio (tenderloin)      
Chargrilled filet medallions seasoned with fresh garlic, and olive oil served with vesuvio potatoes and peas 19.95 29.95  
Certified Black Angus 12oz PrimeNew York Strip      
Chargrilled, and served with fresh steamed broccoli and roasted potatoes (also available vesuvio style)    32.95  
       
Veal Saltimbocca      
Classic Preparation with prosciutto, sage and white wine 17.95 26.95  
Veal Piccatta      
Medallions served in a light lemon sauce with capers 17.95 26.95  
Veal Marsala      
Medallions, lots of mushrooms, marsala wine sauce 17.95 26.95  
Veal and Peppers      
Medallions, roasted peppers and fresh tomato sauce  17.95 26.95  
Veal Parmesan      
Lightly breaded medallions served over linguini with melted provolone and parmesan cheese 17.95 26.95  
       
Coke, Diet Coke, and Sprite   liter 3.95  
San Pellegrino (1/2 liter of sparkling water)   3.95  
       
Homemade Tiramisu      
Traditional Italian Favourite   6.95  
Chocolate Thunder      
Warm Triple fudge cake with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and whipped cream   7.95  
New York Style Cheesecake      
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  
Fresh Made Cannoli      
Toppedd with chopped pistachios and a chocolate drizzle   4.95  
Spumoni, Vanilla Ice Cream or Lemon Sorbet   4.95