Make it a holiday season to remember at Zarletti Mequon

Open Tues-Sun!

Safe Curbside & Dinner Service

4-9 PM

Traditional Italian Cuisine

 Inspired by Brian Zarletti's original downtown Milwaukee location. Our culinary team ensures that the vino, freshly made pasta, the burrata, the Bolognese, the understated class, the zest of his old country heritage - everything - is just right.

Authentic Neapolitan Pizzas

 Original, hand-crafted pizzas prepared in our Acunto wood-burning oven, imported from Italy.

Homemade
Desserts

 Signature desserts prepared from recipes passed down through the generations.

CHEF MIGUEL'S MARKET FRESH FEATURE IS BACK!

Ask about our weekly market-fresh seafood features. Price and availability vary

(v) Vegetarian selection

(gf) Gluten-free selection

(df) Dairy-free

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APPETIZERS

ANTIPASTI PLATTER Italian meats and cheeses, house marinated olives & vegetables

14 small/22 large (gf)

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VEAL & BEEF MEATBALLS with Della Nonna sauce 12

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BRUSCHETTA tomato, basil, balsamic 8 (v)

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TRUFFLE FRIES house-seasoned fries with white truffle oil, parmesan, cracked pepper 8 (v)

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HOUSE MADE BURRATA fresh mozzarella stuffed with cream & cheese curd, served with grilled bread 13 (v), add prosciutto di parma 5

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FRIED OLIVES stuffed with beef, chicken & sausage sprinkled with pecorino cheese 7

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MARINATED OLIVES Castelvetrano & Gaeta olives marinated with fresh herbs, spices, and extra virgin olive oil 9 (gf, df, v)

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CRISPY CALAMARI served with a side of marinara 14

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PANCETTA WRAPPED SHRIMP 4 grilled Gamberi shrimp on a rosemary skewer, served with house made cocktail sauce 14

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BEEF TENDERLOIN SKEWERS marinated grilled beef tenderloin with horseradish cream sauce 16

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SOUP OF THE DAY  7

SALADS

ITALIAN CHOPPED romaine, Italian couscous, gorgonzola, tomato, red onion, crispy prosciutto, creamy red wine vinaigrette 13 (v, gf)

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CAESAR* romaine, parmesan, creamy caesar dressing 9 (gf)

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HOUSE mixed greens, red onion, pecorino, tomato, house balsamic vinaigrette 8 (gf)

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GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST 5  GRILLED SALMON* 7 

GRILLED SHRIMP 8

BURGERS

ZARLETTI BURGER char grilled sirloin and short rib patty, smoked gouda, caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms on a brioche bun 17

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Served with fries or side salad, sub sweet potato fries add 2

PASTA

HOUSE-MADE RAVIOLI our fresh-made, hand-stuffed ravioli 26

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LINGUINI SCAMPI Aglio Olio extra virgin olive oil, shrimp, garlic, crushed red pepper and fresh Italian herbs 23

PAPPARDELLE  BOLOGNESE rich slow stewed veal, beef, and pork ragù finished with a touch of cream 22

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FARFALLE CHICKEN bow tie pasta, diced grilled chicken, tri-color vegetables, peas and onions in a garlic cream sauce 23

CAVATAPPI SALSICCIA MARSALA spicy Italian sausage, wild mushrooms, onion, walnuts, basil, marsala cream sauce 21

CHEESE TORTELLINI  with choice of pomodoro, roasted garlic cream, or browned butter sage sauce 20 (v)

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SPAGHETTI DELLA NONNA pasta, rich slow-cooked Sunday sauce with meatballs 19

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SPAGHETTI POMODORO pasta, olive oil, basil, fresh tomatoes 11 (v)

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AGLIO OLIO extra virgin olive oil, garlic, crushed red pepper and fresh Italian herbs 11 (v)

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Gluten-free Pasta Substitution  3

ENTRÉES

EGGPLANT or CHICKEN PARMIGIANA fried choice layered with fresh mozzarella, parmesan, and pomodoro sauce served with pasta in tomato cream sauce: Eggplant 18 (v), Chicken 24

SALMON herbed grilled salmon with lemon olive oil, choice of garlic mashed potato or vegetable of the day 24

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BRAISED SHORT RIBS braised for hours in a rich sauce of tomato, amber beer and white wine served with saffron risotto 40

HALF CHICKEN pan-seared, boneless half-split chicken with lemon butter pan sauce; with choice of side 22

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LAMB RACK grilled half-rack of lamb, marinated with lemon zest and mint, drizzled with cabernet plum wine glaze. Served with choice of side 42

PIZZAS

MARGHERITA tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil 10 (v)

BIANCA oven-roasted garlic cream sauce, pecorino, parmesan, fresh mozzarella, chèvre, white truffle oil 15 (v)

DIAVOLA tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, spicy sausage, soppressata, basil 14

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MARGHERITA TOPPINGS
Chicken 5

Prosciutto di Parma 5

Hot or Mild Italian Sausage 3

Hot or Mild Soppressata 3

White Anchovies 3

Mushroom 2

Onion 2

Green or Black Olives 2

Fire-Roasted Peppers 2

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GLUTEN-FREE PIZZA CRUST AVAILABLE WITH UPCHARGE

KIDS MENU

$6 each and only available with the purchase of adult entrée

Individual Margherita Pizza, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Buttered Noodles, Chicken Strips & Fries, Cheeseburger & Fries, Mac 'N Cheese

MAMA ZARLETTI'S DESSERT

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE rich chocolate cake with slivered almonds served with whipped cream 8 (gf)

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TIRAMISU espresso and brandy laced mascarpone layered with espresso dipped ladyfinger cookies and cocoa 8

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HOUSE-MADE CHEESECAKE served with a fresh berry sauce 8

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CANNOLI crisp shell filled with sweet ricotta and chocolate chips topped with peanuts 7

Whether you're in the mood for a Rosé, Bianco, or a Rosso, we've got the perfect wines to pair with your dinner.