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Big things are always happening at Zarletti Mequon

Cuisine

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  

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 

Castelvetrano + Gaeta olives with fresh herbs, spices, olive oil (gf)(df)(vg) 

OLIVE FRITTE   

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

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 

 MEDITERRANEAN SALAD

Full 14

Imported Italian tuna, romaine lettuce, pepper, black olives, capers, red onions, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomato, Italian dressing 

Additonal Add-ons:

Grilled Chicken Breast +

Grilled Salmon +12

Grilled Shrimp +8

 

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 

FILET MIGNON 45 

6 oz petite filet mignon with red wine reduction. Mashed potato or today’s vegetables 

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)

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
$12 each, includes drink and dessert. Only available with the purchase of adult entrée

Individual Margherita Pizza

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Buttered Noodles

Chicken Strips & Fries

Mac 'N Cheese

Kid's Drink 

Scoop of Gelato or Sorbeto 

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   

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

DESSERT OF THE DAY 

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

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