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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
(vg) Vegan
(gf) Gluten-free selection
(df) Dairy-free
APPETIZERS
ANTIPASTI PLATTER Italian meats and cheeses, house marinated olives & vegetables
14 small / 22 large (gf)
VEAL & BEEF MEATBALLS with Della Nonna sauce 12
BRUSCHETTA tomato, basil, balsamic 8 (v, df) add mozzarella 2
TRUFFLE FRIES house-seasoned fries with white truffle oil, parmesan, cracked pepper 8 (v)
HOUSE MADE BURRATA fresh mozzarella stuffed with cream & cheese curd, served with grilled bread 13 (v), add prosciutto di parma 5
add bruschetta topping 5
FRIED OLIVES stuffed with beef, chicken & sausage sprinkled with pecorino cheese 7
HOUSE MARINATED OLIVES Castelvetrano & Gaeta olives marinated with fresh herbs, spices, and extra virgin olive oil 9 (gf, df, vg)
CRISPY CALAMARI served with Calabrian Chile aioli 14
PANCETTA WRAPPED SHRIMP
4 grilled Gamberi shrimp on a rosemary skewer, served with house made cocktail sauce 14 (gf)
BEEF TENDERLOIN SKEWERS
marinated grilled beef tenderloin with horseradish cream sauce 16 (gf)
SOUP OF THE DAY 7
SALADS
ITALIAN CHOPPED romaine, Italian couscous, gorgonzola, tomato, red onion, crispy prosciutto, creamy red wine vinaigrette 14
CAPRESE fresh mozzarella, tomato, extra virgin olive oil, house made pesto 14 (v)
CAESAR* romaine, parmesan, herbed croutons, creamy caesar dressing 9
HOUSE mixed greens, red onion, pecorino, tomato, house balsamic vinaigrette 8 (v, gf)
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 18
AMERICAN BURGER* cheddar, bacon, lettuce, and tomato on a brioche bun 16
Served with fries or side salad, sub sweet potato fries add 2
PASTA
HOUSE-MADE RAVIOLI our fresh-made, hand-stuffed ravioli 26
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* 23
FILETTO DI MANZO FUNGHI beef tenderloin tips, sliced mushroom, onion, truffle, garlic cream sauce* 23
FARFALLE CHICKEN bow tie pasta, diced grilled chicken, tri-color vegetables, peas and onions in a garlic cream sauce* 21
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)
SPAGHETTI DELLA NONNA pasta, rich slow-cooked Sunday sauce with meatballs* 19
SPAGHETTI POMODORO pasta, olive oil, basil, fresh tomatoes 11 (v)
AGLIO OLIO extra virgin olive oil, garlic, crushed red pepper and fresh Italian herbs 11 (v)
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 20 (v), Chicken 24
SALMON* herbed grilled salmon with lemon olive oil, choice of garlic mashed potato or vegetable of the day 26
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 (gf)
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 (gf)
PIZZAS
MARGHERITA tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil 15 (v)
BIANCA oven-roasted garlic cream sauce, pecorino, parmesan, fresh mozzarella, chèvre, white truffle oil 19 (v)
DIAVOLA tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, spicy sausage, soppressata, basil 18
PROSCIUTTO CON RUCOLA tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella,
prosciutto, arugula, parmigiano 18
DEL REY truffle cream, fresh mozzerella, rosemary herb, mushroom, prosciutto di parma 22
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
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)
TIRAMISU espresso and brandy laced mascarpone layered with espresso dipped ladyfinger cookies and cocoa 8
HOUSEMADE CHEESECAKE
served with a fresh berry sauce 8
CANNOLI crisp shell filled with sweet ricotta and chocolate chips topped with peanuts 7
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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