LUNCH MENU
STARTING MONDAY 10/27 Daily 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
APPETIZERS
CHICAGO STYLE BAKED CLAMS
Herb Breadcrumbs · Oreganata Sauce · Butter · Crispy Crostini for dunking
Half Dozen
$17
Dozen
$28
GRECO SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS
Greco Italian Sausage links with roasted bell peppers in a garlic white wine sauce
17
JOE’S MAMA’S MEATBALLS - J.M.M.
A little smaller but just as delicious, with marinara whipped ricotta & Pecorino Romano
15
CHEF'S FAMOUS PIZZA BREAD
Garlic Butter · Pizza Sauce · Grande Mozzarella Baked golden brown | Add a Sunday Salad +$6 OR Pepperoni +$5
14
FRIED CALAMARI
Served with Jason’s famous cocktail sauce | Calabrese Style +$3 OR Add a Sunday Salad +$6
19
SALADS
Add Breaded or Grilled Chicken +$10 or Jumbo Shrimp +$5 per person
MEATBALL SUNDAY SALAD
Two Meatballs · Romaine · Radicchio · Cucumbers · Pepperoncini · Garbanzos · Pecorino · House Italian Vinaigrette
12
THE CAFE SALAD
Crisp Romaine · Kale · Pecorino Romano · Fresh Lemon Ciabatta Breadcrumbs · Drizzled with our best olive oil
10
ZSA ZSA SALAD
Poached Shrimp · Tomato · Hard Boiled Egg Avocado · Asparagus · Bacon · Balsamic Vinaigrette
16
INSALATA CAPRESE
Balsamic Glaze · Imported Fresh Mozzarella · Tomatoes · Fresh Basil and my brother’s Italian olive oil
18
AHI TUNA SALAD
Heirloom Tomatoes · Haas Avocado · Sugar Snap Peas · Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette
27
CLASSIC CAESAR
Crisp Romaine Tossed in a Creamy Caesar Dressing, Topped with shaved Pecorino and croutons.
15
SANDWICHES
All sandwiches served with fresh-cut fries Substitute side salad or pasta +$6 | Add Farina's Giardiniera and/or Roasted Red Sweet Peppers +$3
ITALIAN HOAGIE
Coppa Salami · Capicola · Prosciutto Cotto Mortadella · Provolone · Italian Dressing · LTO
17
THE BENNETT BURGER
10 oz. Prime Burger · LTO · Served on a brioche bun. Your choice of Cheddar, American, or Blue Cheese
20
CHICAGO-STYLE ITALIAN BEEF
Thinly sliced & slow roasted – Served with au jus
16
CHICKEN PARM SANDWICH
Topped with marinara & mozzarella · Served on a crispy Italian roll
16
MEATBALL SANDWICH
Three Meatballs topped with marinara & mozzarella · Served on a crispy Italian roll
16
PASTA
Gluten-free & whole wheat pasta available upon request +$4
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL
Joe’s Mama’s Meatball, our famous marinara and perfectly al dente spaghetti
25
CACIO E PEPE WITH LEMON
Pecorino · Black Pepper · Lemon · Tossed with Spaghetti
21
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Housemade Fettuccine Pasta · Ricotta · Parmesan-Romano Cheese. Add Breaded or Grilled Chicken +$10 or Jumbo Shrimp +$5 per person | 19
19
BRAISED BRISKET TORTELLINI
In our famous vodka sauce - always made with Tito's!
18
ORECCHIETTE WITH SAUSAGE
Sautéed crumbled Italian Sausage · Rapini Garlic · Olive Oil · Orecchiette Pasta
18
MILE-HIGH LASAGNA (PETITE CUT)
Layers stacked high with ricotta and seasoned ground beef, topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese, baked to perfection
21
HOMEMADE NANA'S RAVIOLI
Pick and choose: Filling: Ricotta or Meat Sauce: Marinara or Vodka
23
ENTRÉES
CHICKEN OR EGGPLANT PARMESAN
Our delicious Parm two ways, you can’t go wrong. Topped with marinara and mozzarella and baked golden brown.
Chicken
$20
Eggplant
$18
CHICKEN AL LIMONE
Tender chicken breast lightly breaded in our sauce of roasted garlic and lemon, finished with a touch of butter. Served over Linguini.
18
STEAK & FRIES
Butcher’s Cut Served with Maître d' Butter & Fresh Cut Fries
38
SIDES
TRUFFLE PARMESAN FRIES
11
FRESH-CUT FRIES
7
DELICIOUS SIDE OF PASTA
Marinara, Garlic Olive Oil, or Vodka Sauce
11
BREAD BOARD
5