Maria's Little Italy Menu

4.6
(275+ Reviews)
  • Daily Specials

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    • Tuesday

      Penne Florentine - Made with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a creamy garlic sauce over a bed of penne, topped with seasoned chicken breast.
      25.95
      Tuesday
    • Wednesday

      Buy 1 Meatball Sub, get 1 50% off!
      Wednesday
    • Thursday

      Meat Lasagna
    • Friday

      FRUTTI DI MARE - Shrimp - muscles - clams cooked in a white wine garlic sauce with a red pepper flake kick served with spaghetti. Served with side salad
      $27.95
      Friday
    • Saturday

      Chef’s Special!
  • Appetizers / Small Plates

    • Mozzarella Sticks

      Cheesy breaded, mozzarella, deep fried, and served with our homemade marinara sauce.
      $7.95
      Mozzarella Sticks
    • Arancini

      Golden rice balls, stuffed with mozzarella cheese and meat served with marinara dipping sauce.
      $8.25
      Arancini
    • Eggplant Parmesan

      Stack of seasoned, breaded and fried Eggplant topped with marinara and melted mozzarella cheese then baked.
      $9.25
      Eggplant Parmesan
    • 4 Italian Meatballs

      Served in our homemade marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella.
      $10.25
      4 Italian Meatballs
    • Italian Bruschetta

      Slices of toasted bread topped with a relish of tomatoes, garlic, onion, basil, seasoned and drizzled with balsamic glaze.
      $11.25
      Italian Bruschetta
    • Garlic Bread

      $5.25
  • Homemade Dough

    • Italian Dough Bites

      Fried dough with parsley, garlic, Parmesan cheese served with marinara on the side.
      $7.25
      Italian Dough Bites
    • Nutella Pillows

      Dough stuff with Nutella chocolate, then deepfried and sprinkled with powdered sugar.
      $8.95
      Nutella Pillows
    • Panzerotti Italian Style

      Deep fried traditional dough, stuffed with seasoned tomatoes and fresh mozzarella.
      $10.95
      Panzerotti Italian Style
  • Specialty Fries

    • French Fries

      Salt, or no salt served with ketchup.
      $4.00
      French Fries
    • Italian Fries

      Parsley, garlic, Parmesan cheese served with marinara on the side.
      $5.00
      Italian Fries
  • Italian Chicken Sandwiches

    Served with Fries
    • Chicken Italia

      Grilled chicken, topped with tomato, mozzarella, red onion, Romaine Lettuce, and garlic mayo on a toasted bun.
      $15.95
    • Chicken Parmesan

      Fried chicken, topped with marinara and melted mozzarella on a toasted bun.
      $15.95
  • Focaccia Bread

    Our Nonna’s special tomato bread, made to order the same way since 1820! Delicious! Please allow 90 minutes.
    • Small

      $18.95
      Small
    • Medium

      $20.95
      Medium
    • Large

      $24.95
      Large
  • Italian Salad

    Served with bread. Add Chicken $4.95, Add Italian Sausage $5.25
    • Insalata di Antipasto

      Pepperoni, red onion, black and green olives, fresh mozzarella, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes on top of a bed of Romaine served with red wine vinaigrette.
      $14.95
      Insalata di Antipasto
    • Insalata Caprese

      Italian favorite sliced tomato, tomato, sliced ovine mozzarella, and basil, on top of a bed of spring mix drizzled with balsamic glaze served with a creamy balsamic vinaigrette.
      $14.95
      Insalata Caprese
  • Specialty Dishes

    *Served with Garden salad and bread *No Substitutions
    • Italian Sausage with Pasta

      Italian sausage with tricolored peppers and onions in a red tomato sauce, served on a bed of rigatoni marinara.
      $24.95
      Italian Sausage with Pasta
    • Linguini Shrimp & Broccoli

      Sautéed seasoned shrimp and broccoli, served with linguine in a garlic white wine sauce.
      $24.95
      Linguini Shrimp & Broccoli
    • Chicken Marsala

      Pan fried sautéed chicken with mushrooms and onions in a marsala wine sauce served with spaghetti. "This is like no other!"
      $25.95
      Chicken Marsala
    • Chicken Caprese Pasta

      Lightly breaded and pan-fried chicken, topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze, served with a bed of spaghetti aglio e olio.
      $25.95
      Chicken Caprese Pasta
    • Caprese Grilled Eggplant

      Seasoned grilled eggplant layered with melted mozzarella, tomato, and basil, on top of a bed of aglio e olio spaghetti, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
      $25.95
      Caprese Grilled Eggplant
    • Bandiera Italiana Pasta

      3 delicious pastas - Pesto, Alfredo, Marinara - representing the colors of the Italian Flag! Salad included.
      $24.95
      Bandiera Italiana Pasta
    • Rotolo Pasta alla Vodka

      Try colored pinwheel pasta, stuffed with ricotta and spinach, topped with creamy vodka sauce
      $26.95
  • It’s an Italian Thing

    Served with fries, but can upgrade to Italian fries for $1.50
    • Meatball Sub

      Hand rolled meatballs, braised in house, marinara, loaded with mozzarella cheese, and an 8 inch toasted bun. Served with fries.
      $16.95
      Upgrade to Italian Fries
      $1.50
      Meatball Sub
    • Italian Sausage Sub

      Flavorful Italian sausage served with grilled onions and peppers topped with mozzarella cheese on a toasted 8 inch bun. Served with fries.
      $16.95
      Upgrade to Italian Fries
      $1.50
      Italian Sausage Sub
    • Eggplant Parmesan

      Breaded and seasoned eggplant baked and topped with marinara and melted mozzarella cheese on a toasted bun. Served with fries.
      $14.00
      Upgrade to Italian Fries
      $1.50
      Eggplant Parmesan
  • Specialty Pizza

    *12 inch *Hand Tossed *Homemade Dough *Made Fresh Daily *Gluten Free Crust Available $2.50 more *No substitution
    • Margherita

      Fresh basil, sliced tomatoes, bocconcini cheese, season to perfection.
      $18.95
      Margherita
    • Bari

      Prosciutto, mozzarella, tomato and homemade roasted red peppers.
      $18.95
      Bari
    • Il Solo Mio

      Brie cheese, bacon, apricot preserve and balsamic glaze.
      $18.95
      Il Solo Mio
    • Chicken Pesto

      Pesto sauce, Parmesan cheese, fresh mozzarella, grilled chicken & olive oil.
      $18.95
    • Chicken Alfredo

      Savory Alfredo sauce, topped with grilled chicken and bacon.
      $18.95
  • Pasta Italiana

    * All sauces, homemade daily * Served with garden salad with house balsamic vinaigrette dressing
    • Pick Your Pasta

      Spaghetti
      $16.00
      Rigatoni
      $16.00
      Penne
      $16.00
      Fettuccine
      $16.00
      Gnocchi
      $18.00
      Ravioli
      $18.00
      Gluten Free Penne
      $18.00
    • Pick Your Sauce

      Marinara
      Butter Parm
      Alfredo
      Alla Vodka
      Aglio & Oglio
      Creamy Pesto
      Pomodoro
      $2.50
      Bolognese
      $2.50
      Creamy Pesto (red or green)
      $2.50
    • Additional Toppings

      Italian Sausage
      $5.25
      2 Eggplant Parmesan
      $4.00
      2 Homemade Meatballs
      $6.00
      Grilled Chicken
      $4.95
      Chicken Parmesan
      $6.95
      Chicken Piccata
      $7.25
      Sauteed Seasoned Shrimp
      $9.95
      Broccoli
      $4.00
      Mushrooms
      $4.00
      Top with Melted Mozzarella
      $2.00
  • Build Your Own Pizza

    $15, Gluten Free $16
    • Additional Toppings

      $1.50 each
      Italian Sausage
      Pepperoni
      Tomatoes
      Capers
      Garlic
      Onions
      Spinach
      Fresh Mozzarella
      Black Olives
      Green Olives
      Mushrooms
      Green Peppers
      Basil
      Hot Giardiniera
      Mild Giardiniera
  • Kid’s Favorites

    For Kids Under 10 Years Old
    • Spaghetti & Meatballs

      $7.99
    • Small Cheese Pizza

      $7.99
    • Grilled Cheese w/ Fries

      $7.99
  • Dessert

    • Tiramisu Cake

      $6.59
      Tiramisu Cake
    • Limoncello Cake

      $6.59
      Limoncello Cake
    • Cheesecake

      $6.59
    • Cannolis

      $6.59
      Cannolis
  • Appetizers

    • Antipasto Platter

      Salami-Mortadella-Prosciutto-Mozzarella-Provolone-Bocconcini-Sun Dried Tomatoes-House Egg Plant-Roasted Red Peppers-Olives
      Half Platter
      $65.00
      Full Platter
      $125.00
    • Variety of Cheeses & Vegetables

      Served with Flatbread. Variety of Cubed Cheese-Served with Celery-Carrots-Radishes-Red, Yellow, and Green Peppers-Homemade Flatbread
      Half Platter
      $65.00
      Full Platter
      $95.00
    • Antipasto Skewers

      Cherry Tomatoes-Mini Bocconcini-Basil-Salami-Drizzled with Balsamic Glaze
      Half Platter
      $65.00
      Full Platter
      $95.00
    • Bruschetta

      Crostini Bread-Grilled and Season-Topped with Tomatoes-Herbs-Drizzled with Balsamic Glaze
      Half Platter
      $40.00
      Full Platter
      $70.00
    • Focaccia Bread

      Homemade Tomato Bread-Cut in Squares
      Half Platter
      $35.00
      Full Platter
      $65.00
    • Caprese Skewer

      Cherry Tomatoes-Mini Bocconcini-Basil-Drizzled with Balsamic Glaze
      Half Platter
      $65.00
      Full Platter
      $95.00
    • Cheese Tray

      Variety of Cheeses
      Half Platter
      $55.00
      Full Platter
      $85.00
    • Stuffed Rollatini

      Baked-Sliced Eggplant-Breaded & Rolled-Stuffed with Ricotta & Spinach-Topped with Marinara & Mozzarella
      Half Platter
      $60.00
      Full Platter
      $105.00
  • Salads

    • Insalata Di Caprese

      Spring Mix Greens-Topped with Tomato-Basil-Mozzarella-Drizzled with Balsamic Glaze
      Half Platter
      $55.00
      Full Platter
      $85.00
    • Insalata Di Antipasto

      Spring Mix Greens-Topped with Green Olives-Black Olives-Tomatoes-Red Onion-Cucumber-Mozzarella-Pepperoni
      Half Platter
      $65.00
      Full Platter
      $95.00
    • Insalata Di Mele

      Spinach-Topped with Green Apples-Walnuts-Gorgonzola Cheese
      Half Platter
      $65.00
      Full Platter
      $95.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine Lettuce-Shredded Parmigiano Cheese-Croutons
      Half Platter
      $65.00
      Full Platter
      $95.00
    • House Salad

      Romaine Lettuce-Cucumber-Red Onion-Tomato-Garlic-Balsamic Vinaigrette
      Half Platter
      $50.00
      Full Platter
      $80.00
  • Sides

    • Roasted Potatoes

      Baked-Seasoned-Roasted Potatoes-Drizzled with Olive Oil
      Half Platter
      $42.00
      Full Platter
      $62.00
    • Broccoli

      Steamed Broccoli-Seasoned
      Half Platter
      $55.00
      Full Platter
      $75.00
    • Roasted Zucchini & Squash

      Half Platter
      $55.00
      Full Platter
      $75.00
  • Pastas

    • Spaghetti or Penne with Marinara

      Half Platter
      $65.00
      Full Platter
      $105.00
    • Spaghetti or Penne with Aglio Olio

      Half Platter
      $65.00
      Full Platter
      $105.00
    • Lasagna with Ricotta & Spinach

      Half Platter
      $85.00
      Full Platter
      $105.00
    • Lasagna with Ricotta & Meat

      Half Platter
      $95.00
      Full Platter
      $150.00
    • Lasagna with Mozzarella & Meat

      Half Platter
      $95.00
      Full Platter
      $150.00
    • Rigatoni Alla Vodka

      Half Platter
      $75.00
      Full Platter
      $105.00
    • Fettuccine Alfredo

      Half Platter
      $75.00
      Full Platter
      $105.00
    • Gnocchi with Marinara

      Half Platter
      $95.00
      Full Platter
      $145.00
    • Meat & Cheese Ravioli

      Served with Marinara Sauce
      Half Platter
      $95.00
      Full Platter
      $145.00
    • Baked Mostaccioli

      Cooked with Little Meatballs
      Half Platter
      $95.00
      Full Platter
      $145.00
    • Baked Mostaccioli

      Half Platter
      $75.00
      Full Platter
      $125.00
    • Manicotti

      Stuffed with Ricotta & Spinach Topped with Mozzarella & Marinara
      Half Platter
      $85.00
      Full Platter
      $135.00
    • Linguine with Shrimp & Broccoli

      Served with Garlic Wine Sauce
      Half Platter
      $95.00
      Full Platter
      $145.00
    • Penne Florentine

      With Spinach & Sun Dried Tomatoes in a Garlic Cream Sauce
      Half Platter
      $85.00
      Full Platter
      $135.00
  • Eggplant - Chicken - Sausage - Meatballs

    • Eggplant Parmesan

      Half Platter
      $65.00
      Full Platter
      $105.00
    • Grilled Chicken Breasts

      Served Whole or Sliced
      Half Platter
      $75.00
      Full Platter
      $105.00
    • Chicken Parmesan

      Breaded Chicken Breast Baked with Marinara & Mozzarella
      Half Platter
      $75.00
      Full Platter
      $115.00
    • Chicken Piccata

      Sautéed Chicken with Capers & Garlic in a Lemon-Wine Sauce
      Half Platter
      $85.00
      Full Platter
      $125.00
    • Chicken Marsala

      Sautéed Chicken with Mushrooms & Onions in a Marsala Wine Sauce
      Half Platter
      $85.00
      Full Platter
      $125.00
    • Chicken Saltimbocca

      Sautéed with White-Wine Sage Sauce Topped with Prosciutto-Mozzarella-Spinach
      Half Platter
      $85.00
      Full Platter
      $145.00
    • Chicken Florentine

      Sautéed with Mushrooms & Spinach in a Lemon-Wine Sauce
      Half Platter
      $85.00
      Full Platter
      $135.00
    • Italian Sausage

      Sliced or Whole
      Half Platter
      $65.00
      Full Platter
      $105.00
    • Italian Sausage with Onions & Green Peppers

      Half Platter
      $75.00
      Full Platter
      $125.00
    • Italian Sausage in Sauce

      Cut Italian Sausage Cooked with Tri-Colored Peppers-Onions in a Tomato-Plum Sauce
      Half Platter
      $85.00
      Full Platter
      $135.00
    • Homemade Meatballs

      Served in a Marinara Sauce
      Half Platter
      $65.00
      Full Platter
      $105.00

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