Mama Carolla's Menu

$$Italian, Family, Fine dining

1031 E 54th St, Indianapolis, IN 46220

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Antipasti
- Dinner Salad
  add chicken, shrimp, or salmon, for extra charge.
  $4.39
- Caesar Salad
  add chicken, shrimp, or salmon, for extra charge.
  $5.49
- Mediterranean Salad
  mixed greens, toasted walnuts, mandarin oranges, kalamata black olives, and gorgonzola cheese, in a citrus balsamic vinaigrette.
  $12.90
- Caprese Salad
  fresh mozzarella and sliced roma tomatoes, drizzled with an aged balsamic vinegar and sweet basil.
  $8.79
- Italian Prosciutto With Fresh Melon
  drizzled with aaged balsamic vinegar.
  $8.79
- Bruschetta
  italian bread, grilled, then topped with marinated tomato relish and smoked mozzarella cheese.
  $6.59
- Garlic Cheese Bread
  homemade bread, stuffed with mozzarella cheese and baked golden brown. great with your salad!
  $8.79
- Fried Fresh Mozzarella (Grown-Up Version)
  housemade, breadcrumb crusted fresh mozzarella ball, stuffed with prosciutto, served over an aged balsamic glaze, then topped with marinated tomatoes.
  $12.90
- Fried Calamari
  seasoned and lightly floured, served with our pesto-balsamic aioli for dipping.
  $12.90
- Fried Ravioli
  eight fried cheese ravioli with marinara sauce for dipping.
  $9.89
- Sicilian Asparagus Patties
  diced asparagus, egg, parmesan, and breadcrumbs, grilled until golden brown, then drizzled with a lemon aioli. garnished with marinated tomatoes.
  $10.99
- Holly's Artichoke Fritters
  filled with goat cheese and served with a lemon aioli.
  $10.99
- Portabella Mushroom
  stuffed with crab meat, black olives, and ricotta, then topped with a delicious brandy cream sauce.
  $10.99
- Antipasti Plate
  prosciutto, cappacola, aged soppressata, fontina, marinated fresh mozzarella, smoked mozzarella, italian peperonata, mixed olives, local wole grain mustard, and crostinis.
  $14.29
- Steamed Mussels
  a must try.
  $17.59
- Grilled Shrimp Stuffed With Goat Cheese
  served over a tomato butter sauce.
  $12.90
- Justin's Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
  with horseradish cocktail sauce.
  $13.19
Pasta (Red Sauce)
- Bolognese (Meat Sauce)
  $18.69
- Marinara
  $16.49
- Pomodora (Fresh Tomatoes)
  $17.59
- Italian Sausage With Onions And Peppers
  $19.79
- Meatballs
  two large meatballs served on top of our homemade marinara.
  $18.69
Pasta (White Sauce)
- Alfredo With Shrimp
  fettuccine, with sweat cream, parmesan cheese, and parsley.
  $23.90
- Carbonara
  crisp pancetta, prosciutto ham, peas, and mushrooms, in an egg cream sauce, lightened with a touch of white wine, then tossed with fettuccine pasta.
  $20.89
- Alfredo With Chicken
  fettuccine, with sweat cream, parmesan cheese, and parsley.
  $21.99
- Alfredo
  fettuccine, with sweet cream, parmesan cheese, and parsley.
  $17.59
- Veal Medallions (Mama's Favorite)
  veal medallions, sauteed with wild mushrooms and peas, served with penne pasta in a creamy gorgonzola cheese sauce.
  $24.19
Pasta with Herbed Oil/Butter Sauce
- Clams
  linguine, with an abundance of clams and fresh mushrooms, sauteed in butter, with herbs, lots of parmesan, and a splash of crown royal! superb!!
  $21.99
- Mediterranean Pasta
  rigatoni, with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, pinenuts, spinach, and feta cheese, in a garlic oil sauce.
  $20.89
- Misto Mare
  linguine, mixed with shrimp, scallops, clams, squid, crab meat, and mussels, sauteed with garlic, tomatoes, mushrooms, herbs, and spicy red pepper.
  $25.29
- Pasta Too Good
  sauteed chicken and shrimp, tossed with penne pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, and garlic.... spicy!
  $21.99
Mama's Specialties
- Eggplant Puttanesca (Spaghetti)
  sauteed eggplant and portabella mushrooms, topped with capers, and black and green olives, in a garlic tomato sauce, with a touch of crushed red pepper, then sprinkled with parmigiano reggiano.... spicy!
  $19.79
- Ravioli
  simply delicious squares of fresh pasta, filled with a spinach cheese mixture and covered with a creamy pesto sauce.
  $18.69
- Manicotti
  we stuff our manicotti with our own ricotta cheese mixture, served on a bed of marinara sauce.
  $18.69
- Chicken Rigatoni
  sauteed chicken strips, with spinach, pancetta, garlic, crushed red pepper, and romano cheese, in a spicy white wine sauce.
  $21.99
- Traditional Beef Lasagna
  always a favorite!
  $19.79
- Rosemary Chicken Lasagna
  we roast the chicken and layer it with a mixture of wild mushrooms, spinach, ricotta cheese, fresh mozzarella, and spices. then we surround it with a tomato butter sauce.
  $21.99
Chicken Entrees
- Chicken Involtine (Angel Hair Pasta)
  filets of chicken breast, layered with prosciutto ham, fresh spinach, and a touch of fontina cheese, then rolled and sauteed in an herbed champagne tomato cream sauce with mushrooms.
  $20.89
- Chicken Parmesan (Penne Pasta)
  sicilian style, lightly breaded and sauteed, covered with romano, parmesan, and mozzarella, then finished with our own marinara sauce.
  $23.90
- Chicken Piccata (Angel Hair Pasta)
  boneless breasts of chicken, marinated in lemon, olive oil, and garlic, then sauced with capers and fresh herbs.
  $20.89
- Chicken Marsala
  tender chicken cutlets, mushrooms, and fresh herbs, sauteed in marsala wine. the difference is the marsala!
  $20.89
- Roasted Rosemary Chicken
  an entire half of a perfectly roasted chicken, seasoned with fresh herbs, browned on the outside and juicy on the inside. served with oven-roasted vegetables.
  $19.79
Pork Entrees
- Wow, Whata Pork Chop
  our 14 oz bone-in, pan-seared chop, roasted, served with an orange-chipotle glaze, garlic mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, and broccoli.
  $25.29
Steak Entrees
- Cousin Mary's Steak
  our 8 oz filet, cooked to perfection and stuffed with gorgonzola, then gravied with a brandy cream sauce. served with oven roasted vegetables and spaghetti marinara.
  $34.90
- Uncle Dino's Steak
  a 12 oz choice, new york strip steak, perfectly patted with cracked black peppercorns and drizzled with a tangy au jus, with capers. served with oven roasted vegetables and spaghetti marinara.
  $28.59
Veal Entrees
- Veal Saltimbocca (Angel Hair)
  veal, sauteed with a touch of prosciutto, fontina cheese, and mushrooms, in a creamy tomato vermouth sauce, seasoned with sage.
  $24.19
- Veal Parmesan (Spaghetti)
  sicilian style, lightly breaded and sauteed, covered with romano, parmesan, and mozzarella, then finished with our own marinara sauce.
  $25.29
- Veal Marsala (Angel Hair)
  tender veal cutlets, mushrooms, and fresh herbs, suateed in marsala wine. the difference is in the marsala!
  $24.19
Fish Entrees
- Shrimp Scampi
  large fresh shrimp, sizzled in lemon, butter, garlic, and fresh italian parsley.
  $18.69
- Salmon Filet (Papa's Favorite)
  gently sauteed and dressed for the evening, in a creamy dill sauce.
  $21.99
Meatballs
- Meatballs
  1 meatball for half order and 2 meatballs for fill order
  $7.69
Extras
- Extra Loaf Of Bread
  $2.20
- Extra Marinara On Entree
  $1.10
- Side Of Marinara
  $2.75
- Side Of Broccoli
  $3.85
- Substitute Asparagus
  $2.75
- Sub Gluten-Free Pasta
  $3.30
- Side Of Caesar Dressing
  $1.65
- Soup Of The Day
  $4.39
- Side Of Meatball (1)
  one meatball.
  $3.63
- Side Of Alfredo Sauce
  $3.85
- Side Of Sauteed Spinach
  $3.85
Dessert
- New York Style Cheesecake
  topped with berries.
  $9.89
- Benjamin's Creme Brulee
  garnished with blackberries.
  $12.90
- Bomba Spumoni
  chocolate, cherry, and pistachio gelato, in a hard milk chocolate shell.
  $9.89
- Cannoli
  flaky pastry wrap filled with flavored ricotta.
  $7.69
- Chris's Homemade Ricotta Cake
  with blackberries.
  $7.69
- Tiramisu
  chocolate, kahlua, lady fingers, and mascarpone cheese.
  $9.89
Plates and Plasticware
- Plate And Utensil Setup
- Plastic Utensils
- Paper Plate
ANTIPASTI
- Justin's Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
  Served with our horseradish sauce
  $10.99
- Grilled Shrimp Stuffed With Goat Cheese
  Served over a tomato butter sauce
  $8.99
- Steamed Mussels
  Our Rony makes the best!
  $11.99
- Antipasti Plate
  Prosciutto, cappacola, aged soppressata, fontina, marinated fresh mozzarella, smoked mozzarella, mixed olives, imported grilled vegetables, local wholegrain mustard and crostinis
  $12.99
- Portabella Mushroom
  Stuffed with crab meat
  $7.99
- Holly's Artichoke Fritters
  Filled with goat cheese and served with a lemon aioli.
  $8.99
- Sicilian Asparagus Patties
  Diced asparagus, egg, parmesan and breadcrumbs grilled until golden brown, then drizzled with a lemon aioli.
  $8.99
- Fried Ravioli
  Fried cheese ravioli with marinara sauce for dipping.
  $6.99
- Fried Calamari
  Battered rings served with our pesto aioli for dipping.
  $9.99
- Fried Buffalo Mozzarella (Grown-Up Version)
  Housemade, breadcrumb crusted buffalo mozzarella stuffed with prosciutto, served over an aged balsamic glaze, then topped with marinated tomatoes.
  $8.99
- Garlic Cheese Bread
  Homemade bread stuffed with mozzarella cheese and baked golden brown - great with your salad!
  $5.99
- Bruschetta
  Italian bread, grilled and topped with a marinated tomato relish and smoked mozzarella cheese, $8.99 for four.
  $5.99
- Italian Prosciutto And Fresh Melon
  Delicious and fresh!
  $6.99
- Caprese Salad
  Fresh mozzarella and sliced roma tomatoes, drizzled with an aged balsamic vinegar and sweet basil.
  $6.99
- Mediterranean Salad
  Mixed greens, toasted walnuts, mandarin oranges, kalamata black olives and gorgonzola cheese in a citrus balsamic vinaigrette.
  $9.99
- Dinner Salad
  Large for $6.99.
  $3.99
- Caesar Salad
  Large for $7.99
  $4.99
PASTA (RED SAUCE) (SPAGHETTI OR MOSTACCIOLI)
- Meatballs
  $15.99
- Bolognese
  Meat sauce
  $15.99
- Pomodora
  Fresh tomatoes
  $14.99
- Marinara
  $13.99
- Italian Sausage
  Onions and peppers
  $15.99
PASTA (WHITE SAUCE)
- Veal Medallions (Mama's Favorite)
  Veal medallions sauteed with wild mushrooms and peas, served with penne pasta in a creamy gorgonzola cheese sauce
  $21.99
- Alfredo
  Fettuccine with sweet cream, parmesan cheese and parsley
  $14.99
- Alfredo With Chicken
  $17.99
- Alfredo With Shrimp
  $18.99
- Carbonara
  Pasta mixed with sauteed pancetta, prosciutto ham, peas and mushrooms in an egg cream sauce lightened with a touch of white wine
  $16.99
PASTA (HERBED OIL/BUTTER SAUCE)
- Misto Mare
  Linguine mixed with shrimp, scallops, clams, squid, crab meat and mussels sauteed with garlic, tomatoes, mushrooms, herbs and spicy red pepper
  $20.99
- Mediterranean Pasta
  Rigatoni with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, pinenuts, spinach and feta cheese in a garlic oil sauce
  $17.99
- Pasta Too Good
  Sauteed chicken and shrimp tossed with penne pasta, broccoli, tomatoes and garlic...SPICY!
  $18.99
- Clams
  Linguine with an abundance of clams and fresh mushrooms sauteed in butter with herbs, lots of parmesan and a splash of Crown Royal...superb!
  $17.99
MAMA'S SPECIALTIES
- Eggplant Puttanesca (Spaghetti)
  Sauteed eggplant and portabella mushrooms tossed with capers and black and green olives in a garlic tossed with capers and black & green olives in a garlic tomato sauce with a touch of crushed red pepper, then sprinkled with parmigiano reggiano...SPICY!
  $17.99
- Rosemary Chicken Lasagna
  We roast the chicken and layer it with a mixture of wild mushrooms, spinach, ricotta cheese, fresh mozzarella and spice, then we surround it with a tomato butter sauce
  $17.99
- Traditional Beef Lasagna
  Always a favorite!
  $15.99
- Chicken Rigatoni
  Sauteed chicken strips with spinach, pancetta, garlic, crushed red pepper and romano cheese in a spicy white wine sauce. Add $3 for Rizzo Style!
  $17.99
- Ravioli
  Simply delicious squares of fresh pasta filled with a spinach cheese mixture and covered with a creamy pesto sauce
  $15.99
POLLO (CHICKEN)
- Chicken Piccata (Angel Hair Pasta)
  Boneless breasts of chicken marinated in lemon, olive oil and garlic, then sauced with capers and fresh herbs
  $17.99
- Chicken Parmesan (Penne Pasta)
  Sicilian style, lightly breaded and sauteed, covered with romano, parmesan and mozzarella, then finished with our own marinara sauce
  $17.99
- Chicken Involtine (Angel Hair Pasta)
  Filets of chicken breast, layered with prosciutto ham, fresh spinach and a touch of fontina cheese, then rolled and sauteed in an herbed champagne tomato cream sauce with mushrooms
  $17.99
- Roasted Rosemary Chicken
  An entire half of a perfectly roasted chicken, seasoned with fresh herbs, browned on the outside and juicy on the inside, served with oven-roasted vegetables
  $16.99
MAIALE (PORK)
- Wow, Whata Pork Chop!
  Our 12oz bone-in, pan-seared chop, roasted and served with an orange-chipotle glaze, garlic mashed potatoes, roasted carrots and broccoli
  $20.99
BISTECCO (STEAK)
- Uncle Dino's
  A 12oz choice New York strip steak perfectly patted with cracked black peppercorns and drizzled with a tangy au jus with capers
  $23.99
- Cousin Mary's
  Our 8oz filet cooked to perfection and stuffed with gorgonzola, then gravied with a brandy cream sauce
  $28.99
VITELLO (VEAL)
- Veal Marsala (Angel Hair)
  Tender veal cutlets, mushrooms, and fresh herbs, suateed in marsala wine - the difference is in the marsala!
  $21.99
- Veal Saltimbocca (Angel Hair)
  Veal sauteed witha touch of prosciutto, fontina cheese and mushrooms in a creamy tomato vermouth sauce, seasoned with sage
  $21.99
- Veal Parmesan (Spaghetti)
  Sicilian style, lightly breaded and sauteed, covered with romano, parmesan and mozzarella, then finished with our own marinara sauce
  $21.99
PESCE (FISH)
- Tilapia (By Popular Demand)
  Walnut and herb-crusted with a blackberry basil sauce and grilled asparagus, served with angel hair pasta
  $18.99
- Salmon Filet (Papa's Favorite)
  Gently sauteed and dressed for the evening in a creamy dill sauce, served with angel hair pasta
  $18.99
- Shrimp Scampi
  Large fresh shrimp sizzled in lemon, butter, garlic and fresh Italian parsley, served with angel hair pasta
  $16.99
DESSERT
- Tiramisu
  Made in our kitchen - chocolate, kahlua, lady fingers, and mascarpone cheese
  $6.99
- Chris's Homemade Ricotta Cake
  With blackberries
  $5.99
- Cannoli
  Flaky pastry wrap filled with flavored ricotta
  $5.99
- Spumoni
  $5.99
- Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake
  $6.99
- Creme Brulee
  *Limited quantity
  $7.99

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Mama Carolla's Menu

Antipasti

Dinner Salad

Caesar Salad

Mediterranean Salad

Caprese Salad

Italian Prosciutto With Fresh Melon

Bruschetta

Garlic Cheese Bread

Fried Fresh Mozzarella (Grown-Up Version)

Fried Calamari

Fried Ravioli

Sicilian Asparagus Patties

Holly's Artichoke Fritters

Portabella Mushroom

Antipasti Plate

Steamed Mussels

Grilled Shrimp Stuffed With Goat Cheese

Justin's Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Pasta (Red Sauce)

Bolognese (Meat Sauce)

Marinara

Pomodora (Fresh Tomatoes)

Italian Sausage With Onions And Peppers

Meatballs

Pasta (White Sauce)

Alfredo With Shrimp

Carbonara

Alfredo With Chicken

Alfredo

Veal Medallions (Mama's Favorite)

Pasta with Herbed Oil/Butter Sauce

Clams

Mediterranean Pasta

Misto Mare

Pasta Too Good

Mama's Specialties

Eggplant Puttanesca (Spaghetti)

Ravioli

Manicotti

Chicken Rigatoni

Traditional Beef Lasagna

Rosemary Chicken Lasagna

Chicken Entrees

Chicken Involtine (Angel Hair Pasta)

Chicken Parmesan (Penne Pasta)

Chicken Piccata (Angel Hair Pasta)

Chicken Marsala

Roasted Rosemary Chicken

Pork Entrees

Wow, Whata Pork Chop

Steak Entrees

Cousin Mary's Steak

Uncle Dino's Steak

Veal Entrees

Veal Saltimbocca (Angel Hair)

Veal Parmesan (Spaghetti)

Veal Marsala (Angel Hair)

Fish Entrees

Shrimp Scampi

Salmon Filet (Papa's Favorite)

Meatballs

Meatballs

Extras

Extra Loaf Of Bread

Extra Marinara On Entree

Side Of Marinara

Side Of Broccoli

Substitute Asparagus

Sub Gluten-Free Pasta

Side Of Caesar Dressing

Soup Of The Day

Side Of Meatball (1)

Side Of Alfredo Sauce

Side Of Sauteed Spinach

Dessert

New York Style Cheesecake

Benjamin's Creme Brulee

Bomba Spumoni

Cannoli