Big things are always happening at Zarletti Mequon
Open Tues-Sun!
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 FRESH MARKET FEATURE IS BACK!
Ask about our weekly market-fresh seafood features. Price and availability vary
(v) Vegetarian selection
(vg) Vegan
(gf) Gluten-free selection
(df) Dairy-free
* Gluten free pasta available
ANTIPASTI
BURRATA DELLA CASA 13
Fresh mozzarella stuffed with cream and cheese curd served with grilled bread (v)
add prosciutto di parma +5
ANTIPASTI Small 14 / Large 22
Italian meats and cheeses, house marinated olives & vegetables (gf)
BRUSCHETTA 8
Grilled bread rubbed with oil and garlic, topped with fresh tomato, basil, and balsamic (v)(df)
CALAMARI FRITTE 14
Fried calamari with Calabrian chile aioli
GAMBERI PANCETTA 14
Rosemary skewered and grilled shrimp; house-made cocktail sauce (gf)
SPIEDINI DI FILETTO DI MANZO 16
Marinated skewered grilled beef tenderloin, horseradish cream sauce (gf)
TRUFFLE FRIES 8
house seasoned fries with white truffle oil, parmesan cheese (v)
POLPETTE DI CARNE 12
Beef and veal meatballs with Della Nonna sauce, pecorino cheese, herbed breadcrumbs
OLIVE DELLA CASA 9
Castelvetrano + Gaeta olives with fresh herbs, spices, olive oil (gf)(df)(vg)
OLIVE FRITTE 7
stuffed with beef, chicken & sausage sprinkled with pecorino cheese 7
SOUP & SALAD
INSALATA DELLA CASA
Full 8 / Half 5
Mixed greens, red onion, pecorino cheese, tomato, balsamic vinaigrette (v)(gf)
CESARE Full 9 / Half 6
Romaine hearts, croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing
ITALIAN CHOPPED
Full 14 / Half 9
Romaine, Italian couscous, gorgonzola, tomato, green onion, crispy prosciutto, creamy red wine vinaigrette
Grilled Chicken Breast +5
Grilled Salmon +12
Grilled Shrimp +8
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO - MARKET
Cup of today’s soup, chef’s choice
PASTA
CAVATAPPI SALSICCIA AL
MARSALA 22
Spicy Italian sausage, wild mushrooms onions, walnuts, and basil in a marsala cream sauce *
RIGATONI BOLOGNESE 23
Rich slow stewed veal, beef, and pork ragu finished with a touch of cream *
RAVIOLI DELLA GIORNO 26
Freshly made from scratch, chef’s choice
FILETTO DI MANZO E FUNGHI 23
Beef tenderloin tips, mushroom, onion, chili flakes, garlic cream sauce *
LINGUINI SCAMPI AGLIO OLIO 23
Sauteed shrimp, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, chili flakes *
FARFALLE CON POLLO 21
Grilled diced chicken, tri-color pepper, onion, peas, garlic cream sauce *
SPAGHETTI DELLA NONNA 21
Meatballs and Della nonna sauce *
ENTRÉE
COSTOLETTE BRASATE 42
Beef short ribs braised for hours in rich sauce of tomato, amber beer and red wine, over saffron risotto
SALMONE 26
Herbed grilled salmon with lemon olive oil, garlic mashed potato or today’s vegetable (gf)
CARRÉ DI AGNELLO 45
Rack of lamb grilled with plum wine sauce, garlic mashed potato or today’s vegetable (gf)
RIBEYE STEAK 52
12 oz. prime ribeye steak with porcini mushroom sauce
MEZZO POLLO 26
Half chicken, pan seared, with lemon butter pan sauce, garlic mashed potato or today’s vegetable (gf)
MELANZANE ALLA PARMIGIANA 20
Fried eggplant layered with fresh mozzarella, parmesan, pomodoro sauce, with pasta in a tomato cream sauce. (v) Substitute chicken +4
PIZZA
MARGHERITA 15
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil (v)
Toppings:
Add Mushrooms 2
Onion 2
Fire-roasted peppers 2
Olives Castelvetrano or Kalamata 2
White anchovies 3
Hot or mild Italian sausage 3
Hot or mild sopressata 3
Prosciutto di parma 5
Chicken 5
DIAVOLA 18
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, spicy sausage, spicy sopressata, basil
BIANCA 19
Roasted garlic cream, pecorino, parmesan, fresh mozzarella, chevre white truffle oil (v)
PROSCIUTTO CON RUCOLA 18
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula, parmigiano
DEL REY 22
Truffle cream, fresh mozzarella, rosemary herb, mushroom, prosciutto di parma
KIDS MENU
$8 each and only available with the purchase of adult entrée
Individual Margherita Pizza
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Buttered Noodles
Chicken Strips & Fries
Mac 'N Cheese
Kid's Drink 2
Scoop of Gelato or Sorbeto 2
MAMA ZARLETTI'S DESSERT
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE 8
rich chocolate cake with slivered almonds served with whipped cream (gf)
TIRAMISU 8
espresso and brandy laced mascarpone layered with espresso dipped ladyfinger cookies and cocoa
HOUSEMADE CHEESECAKE. 8
served with a fresh berry sauce
CANNOLI 7
crisp shell filled with sweet ricotta and chocolate chips topped with peanuts
DESSERT OF THE DAY
