Our classic roma tomato bruschetta on crostini with herbed ricotta and aged balsamic reduction
$10.25
Meat & Cheese Tray
Selection of our favorite Italian cured meats and cheeses - prosciutto, mortadella, calabrese salami, Volpe salami, provolone, and fontinella cheese, and more
$22.95
Mozzarella Fritti
Fresh mozzarella, Italian bread crumbs, marinara, and basil affettare
$13.50
Sausage & Peppers
Sweet and spicy Italian sausage with marinated peppers, garlic and white wine brodo
$15.50
Seafood Salad
Calamari, scungilli, shrimp, celery, Sicilian olives, and lemon vinaigrette
$18.95
Stuffed Artichoke
Italian bread crumb, garlic, herb, parmesan, caramelized lemon, and brodo
$14.95
Soups and Salads
Pint Of Soup
Choice of home made soup of the day
$8.95
Quart Of Soup
Choice of home made soup of the day
$13.95
Escarole In Broth
Chicken broth with lots of garlic and sauteed escarole
$7.95
Escarole With Sausage & Beans
Chicken broth with lots of garlic, sauteed escarole, sliced sausage and white beans.
$15.95
Lettuce And Tomato Salad
A simple romaine and tomato salad served with a side of red wine vinaigrette
$6.95
Caesar Salad
Romaine, homemade croutons, white anchovy, and shaved parmesan
$12.50
Caprese
(Serves 2). Fresh mozzarella, tomato, black pepper, and basil with extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic syrup
Our famous beef meatballs slowly braised in sugo and served along side our Nonna's Sunday Salad.
$16.95
Melrose Pepper
Serves 2. Romaine, diced tomatoes, Bermuda onion, fontinella cheese, Sicilian olives, whole roasted Melrose peppers, and club lucky dressing
$16.50
String Bean Salad
Serves 2. Green beans, tomato, Bermuda onion, crumbled gorgonzola, cucumbers, and club lucky dressing
$16.50
Sandwiches
Grilled Salmon Sandwich
Fresh grilled salmon with mixed greens, pesto aioli, roma tomatoes, and red onion
$18.95
Eggs, Peppers & Sausage Sandwich
Sweet green peppers and sausage tossed with scrambled eggs
$13.50
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, roasted red pepper, provolone, mixed greens, and pesto aioli
$14.95
Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
Lightly breaded chicken tenderloins smothered with marinara and mozzarella
$14.95
Steak Sandwich
Marinated and sliced filet mignon layered with romaine and roma tomatoes, drizzled with herb oil
$19.95
Meatball Sandwich
Choice of house made beef or veal meatballs drenched in marinara and baked with provolone
$13.50
Sausage Sandwich
Sweet Italian sausage simmered in marinara and topped with a mound of sweet peppers
$13.50
Pastas
Pick Your Pasta
Pick your pasta served in our house made marinara
$17.25
8 Finger
Served with our special marinara sauce, shaved parmesan, and basil
$22.95
Fettuccine Alfredo
Classic parmesan, butter, and cream
$19.50
Fettuccine Alfredo With Chicken
Classic parmesan, butter, and cream
$23.50
Fettuccine Alfredo With Shrimp
Classic parmesan, butter, and cream
$22.95
Fettuccine De Campo
Grilled chicken, asparagus, hand crushed roasted tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil
$22.95
Fusilli Bolognese
Corkscrew pasta tossed in a hearty veal and beef ragu topped with creamy ricotta dolce
$20.50
Lasagna
Noodles layered with ricotta, spinach, mozzarella, and tomato sauce
$20.50
Linguine Clams
Fresh manila clams tossed in garlic, herbs, and choice of red or white clam sauce
$24.95
Linguine Primavera
Sautéed broccoli, peas, carrots, peppers, and mushrooms tossed in aglio e olio, parmesan, and basil
$19.50
Penne Arrabbiata
Housemade spicy tomato sauce and fresh basil
$18.50
Penne Arrabbiata With Broccoli
Housemade spicy tomato sauce and fresh basil
$19.25
Penne Arrabbiata With Shrimp
Housemade spicy tomato sauce and fresh basil
$21.95
Ravioli
Hand stuffed cheese ravioli, rich red sauce, blistered tomatoes, shaved parmesan, and basil
$19.50
Rigatoni VMBs
Baked with escarole, fresh mozzarella cheese, and marinara
$22.95
Pasta Squares With Meatballs
Homemade hand-cut ribbon pasta, rich red sauce, beef meatballs, and shaved parmesan
$22.95
Tortellini
Chicken and herb filled tortellini with English peas and pinenuts in our vodka sauce
$21.95
Entrees
Chicken Breast Vesuvio
Boneless chicken breast simmered in white wine, butter, fresh herbs and garlic. Served with roasted potatoes and peas.
$22.95
Chicken Francese
Lightly battered and sautéed with white wine and herb butter, served with sautéed spinach and roasted potatoes
$23.95
Chicken Parmigiana
Lightly breaded and baked with mozzarella, Parmesan, and marinara, served with penne marinara.
You may substitute a different sauce on the pasta or over the entire dish for an upcharge.
$23.95
Eggplant Parmigiana
Layers of thinly sliced eggplant baked with provolone and tomato sauce
$19.95
Salmon Oreganto
Pan seared salmon, white wine, oregano, parsley, and fresh lemon, served with asparagus and roasted potatoes
$29.95
Salmon Vesuvio
A Chicago specialty pan seared in white wine, roasted garlic, and sweet peas. Served with potato wedges
Our classic roma tomato bruschetta on crostini with herbed ricotta and aged balsamic reduction
$10.95
Meat & Cheese Tray
Selection of our favorite Italian cured meats and cheeses - prosciutto, mortadella, calabrese salami, Volpe salami, provolone, and fontinella cheese, and more
$22.95
Mozzarella Fritti
Fresh mozzarella, Italian bread crumbs, marinara, and basil affettare
$14.50
Sausage & Peppers
Sweet and spicy Italian sausage with marinated peppers, garlic and white wine brodo
$16.50
Seafood Salad
Calamari, scungilli, shrimp, celery, Sicilian olives, and lemon vinaigrette
$19.95
Steamed Clams
Steamed to order, red or white sauce, and crostini
$20.95
Stuffed Artichoke
Italian bread crumb, garlic, herb, parmesan, caramelized lemon, and brodo
$15.95
Soups and Salads
Pint Of Soup
Choice of home made soup of the day
$8.95
Quart Of Soup
Choice of home made soup of the day
$13.95
Escarole In Broth
Chicken broth with lots of garlic and sauteed escarole
$9.00
Escarole With Sausage & Beans
Chicken broth with lots of garlic, sauteed escarole, sliced sausage and white beans.
$16.95
Lettuce And Tomato Salad
A simple romaine and tomato salad served with a side of red wine vinaigrette
$6.95
Caesar Salad
Romaine, homemade croutons, white anchovy, and shaved parmesan
$14.95
Caprese
(Serves 2). Fresh mozzarella, tomato, black pepper, and basil with extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic syrup
Serves 2. Our famous beef meatballs slowly braised in sugo and severed along side our nonna's Sunday salad tossed in a light red wine vinaigrette
$17.50
Melrose Pepper
Serves 2. Romaine, diced tomatoes, Bermuda onion, fontinella cheese, Sicilian olives, whole roasted Melrose peppers, and club lucky dressing
$16.95
String Bean Salad
Serves 2. Green beans, tomato, Bermuda onion, crumbled gorgonzola, cucumbers, and club lucky dressing
$16.95
Pastas
Pick Your Pasta
Pick your pasta served in our house made marinara
$17.95
8 Finger
Served with our special marinara sauce, shaved parmesan, and basil
$23.95
Fett Alfredo
Classic parmesan, butter, and cream
$19.95
Fett Alfredo Chicken
Classic parmesan, butter, and cream
$25.95
Fett Alfredo Shrimp
Classic parmesan, butter, and cream
$26.95
Fettuccine De Campo
Grilled chicken, asparagus, hand crushed roasted tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil
$23.95
Fusilli Bolognese
Corkscrew pasta tossed in a hearty veal and beef ragu topped with creamy ricotta dolce
$21.95
Lasagna
Noodles layered with ricotta, spinach, mozzarella, and tomato sauce
$20.95
Linguine Clams
Fresh manila clams tossed in garlic, herbs, and choice of red or white clam sauce
$25.95
Linguine Primavera
Sautéed broccoli, peas, carrots, peppers, and mushrooms tossed with linguine in aglio e olio, parmesan, and basil
$19.95
Penne Arrabbiata
Housemade spicy tomato sauce and fresh basil
$18.95
Penne Arrabb Broc
Housemade spicy tomato sauce and fresh basil
$19.95
Penne Arrab Shrimp
Housemade spicy tomato sauce and fresh basil
$26.95
Ravioli
Hand stuffed cheese ravioli, rich red sauce, blistered tomatoes, shaved parmesan, and basil
$19.95
Rigatoni VMBs
Baked with escarole, fresh mozzarella cheese, and marinara
$24.95
Squares W/ Meatballs
Homemade hand-cut ribbon pasta, rich red sauce, beef meatballs, and shaved parmesan
$23.95
Tortellini
Chicken and herb filled tortellini with English peas and pinenuts in our vodka sauce
$22.95
Entrees
1/2 Chicken Oreganato
1/2 chicken simmered in white wine, lemon butter and oregano, with garlic, and roasted potatoes
$24.95
1/2 Chicken Vesuvio
1/2 chicken simmered in white wine, butter and herbs, with garlic, peas, and potatoes
$24.95
Chicken Breast Vesuvio
Boneless chicken breast simmered in white wine, butter, fresh herbs and garlic. Served with roasted potatoes and peas.
$22.95
BBQ Ribs
A full slab!! Italian style with our own spicy barbecue sauce and skillet Parmesan whipped potatoes
$33.95
Chicken Francese
Lightly battered and sautéed with white wine and herb butter, served with sautéed spinach and roasted potatoes
$24.95
Chicken Parmigiana
Lightly breaded and baked with mozzarella, Parmesan, and marinara, served with penne marinara.
You may substitute a different sauce on the pasta or over the entire dish for an upcharge.
$23.95
Eggplant Parmigiana
Layers of thinly sliced eggplant baked with provolone and tomato sauce
$21.95
Filet Peperonata
A 10 oz hand cut filet finished with roasted red peppers, mushrooms, garlic, and roasted potatoes
$51.95
Pork Chops
A little spicy! Two 8 oz. chops topped with onions, mushrooms, pepperoncini, and roasted potatoes
$31.95
Lamb Chops
Two rib chops broiled with lemon and oregano, served with sautéed spinach and roasted potatoes
$50.95
Salmon Oreganto
Pan seared salmon, white wine, oregano, parsley, and fresh lemon, served with asparagus and roasted potatoes
$29.95
Salmon Vesuvio
A Chicago specialty pan seared in white wine, roasted garlic, and sweet peas. Served with potato wedges
$29.95
Shrimp Scampi
Bread crumb crusted shrimp served over capellini in a light lemon, white wine, garlic, and butter sauce with blistered grape tomatoes
$27.95
Veal Limone
Lightly breaded and sautéed with white wine, lemon, and butter, served with sautéed spinach and artichoke hearts
$31.95
Veal Marsala
Breaded veal medallions with mushrooms and basil simmered in marsala demi-glace, served over pappardelle pasta
$31.95
Veal Parmigiana
Lightly breaded veal cutlet topped with mozzarella, Parmesan, and marinara sauce. Served with penne pasta
$31.95
Whole Chix Oreganato
Whole chicken simmered in white wine, lemon butter and oregano, with garlic, and roasted potatoes
$30.95
Whole Chix Vesuvio
Whole chicken simmered in white wine, butter and herbs, with garlic, peas, and potatoes