Specialty Italian Bistro Menu

2330 Belle Chasse Hwy, Gretna, LA 70056
  • APPETIZERS

    • Bread Stick Bites

      $5.00
    • Sicilian Baked Cheese

      $11.00
    • Spinach & Artichoke Dip

      $10.00
    • Artichoke Bread

      $7.00
    • Garlic Cheese Bread

      $5.00
    • Mozzarella Fritta

      Crispy breaded mozzarella sticks, served with marinara sauce for dipping.
      $8.00
    • Mediterranean Fries

      Italian seasoned fries.
      $5.00
    • Stuffed Artichoke

      Traditional style artichoke stuffed with a rich blend of Italian cheeses and breadcrumbs, crowned with zesty lemon. Served with creole creamy sauce for dipping.
      $15.00
  • SOUP & SALADS

    • French Onion Soup

      $6.00
    • Mr. Bob's Seafood Gumbo

      Classic New Orleans-style seafood gumbo with shrimp, crabmeat, and okra.
      $9.00
    • Shrimp & Artichoke Bisque

      Our bisque is a slowly simmered cream-based soup with artichoke hearts and seasoned shrimp.
      $8.00
    • Spinach Salad

      Fresh spinach leaves, sun-dried tomatoes, golden raisins, Gorgonzola cheese, and walnut; garnished with crumbled bacon and red onions with gingered pepper jelly vinaigrette dressing.
      $11.00
    • Club Salad

      Fresh romaine lettuce, turkey, ham, bacon bits, mozzarella, colby jack cheese, and tomato; garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
      $12.00
    • Italian Salad

      Crisp salad mix, onions, green peppers, black and green olives, mushrooms, garnished with mozzarella and pepperoni.
      $6.00
    • Artichoke Salad

      Crisp salad mix, fresh tomato, sliced artichoke hearts, garnished with mozzarella.
      $6.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Fresh romaine lettuce tossed with our own Caesar dressing. Romano cheese, garlic, and herb croutons.
      $6.00
    • Specialty Pasta Salad

      Rotini vegetable pasta with a mix of garden vegetables, tossed and marinated with herbal dressing. A specialty original.
      $6.00
    • House Salad

      Our own crisp salad mix served along with our entrees.
      $5.00
    • Himel's Fried Shrimp Salad

      Fried gulf shrimp served over our house lettuce mix with shredded Colby Jack cheese and a side of honey mustard dressing.
      $13.00
    • Specialty's Own Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

      No sugar! - 12 oz. bottle.
      $7.00
  • SPECIALTY PIZZAS

    • Artichoke Pizza

      *Vegetarian* Feta cheese, artichokes, mushrooms, onions, and tomato with garlic butter sauce.
      $14.00
    • B.L.T. Pizza

      Mozzarella cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. It's pretty awesome!!!
      $14.00
    • Broccoli Pizza

      Broccoli, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and feta cheese, over garlic butter sauce.
      $14.00
    • Shrimp Alfredo Pizza

      Mozzarella cheese, gulf shrimp, onions, and mushrooms with Alfredo and garlic butter sauces.
      $14.00
    • Blackened Shrimp Pizza

      Mozzarella cheese, blackened shrimp, onions, green peppers, and tomato.
      $14.00
    • Muffaletta Pizza

      Mozzarella cheese, Italian olive salad, ham, and salami.
      $14.00
    • Specialty Meats Pizza

      Mozzarella cheese, Canadian bacon, pepperoni, Italian sausage, and ground beef.
      $14.00
    • Vegetarian Pizza

      *Vegetarian* Mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, black & green olives, onions, green peppers, tomato, and the option of fresh garlic.
      $14.00
    • Specialty Combo Pizza

      Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Italian sausage, ground beef, onions, mushrooms, green peppers, black olives, and the option of jalapeños and/or anchovies.
      $14.00
    • Hawaiian Pizza

      Mozzarella cheese, Canadian bacon, green peppers, and pineapple.
      $14.00
    • Spinach Pizza

      *Vegetarian* Mozzarella cheese, spinach, onions, tomato, mushrooms, and feta cheese, over garlic butter sauce.
      $14.00
    • Barbecue Chicken Pizza

      Mozzarella cheese, sliced chicken, purple onions, provolone, and feta cheese, over garlic butter and BBQ sauce medley.
      $14.00
    • Tomato Basil Pizza

      *Vegetarian* Tomato, basil, and fresh mozzarella cheese, over our garlic butter sauce.
      $11.00
  • BUILD YOUR OWN PIZZA

    • Build Your Own Pizza

      Includes cheese and pizza sauce.
      $9.00
  • FEATURED PASTA DISHES

    • Lasagna

      Specialty's own marinara sauce cradles our blend of cheese, ground beef, and four layers of pasta.
      $17.00
    • Manicotti

      OVer stuffed pasta of cheese and ladled with marinara, then generously sprinkled with Parmesan and topped with mozzarella cheese.
      $17.00
    • Chicken Italia

      Marinated to perfection in Italian herbs and spices, this boneless breast of chicken is baked and served with fettuccine Alfredo.
      $18.00
    • Chicken Piccata

      Panned chicken breast with our lemon piccata sauce and capers over angel hair pasta.
      $19.00
    • Spaghetti & Meatballs

      Served with our own classic hand-rolled Italian meatballs and our delicious marinara sauce.
      $14.00
    • Spaghetti & Italian Sausage

      Served with our delicious marinara sauce.
      $14.00
    • Spaghetti with Meatballs & Italian Sausage

      Includes a half portion of meatballs and a half portion of Italian sausage, served in our own delicious marinara sauce.
      $14.00
    • Spinach Lasagna

      Layers and layers of pasta with fresh cut spinach and our special mixture of cheese ladled with our delicate, creamy Alfredo sauce.
      $17.00
    • Chicken Parmesan

      Marinated boneless breast of chicken served over a warm bed of pasta and topped with marinara sauce smothered with Parmesan and other cheeses.
      $17.00
    • Eggplant Parmesan

      Delicately breaded eggplant slices, served over a warm bed of pasta and topped with marinara sauce smothered with Parmesan and other cheeses.
      $17.00
    • Fettuccine Alfredo

      Our fine pasta covered with an exquisite creamy white Alfredo sauce.
      $16.00
    • Veal Parmesan

      Breaded veal served over a warm bed of pasta and topped with marinara sauce smothered with Parmesan and other cheeses.
      $20.00
  • CLASSIC SEAFOOD

    • Shrimp Scampi

      $19.00
    • Shrimp Platter

      Fried Louisiana gulf shrimp served over a bed of Mediterranean fries.
      $21.00
    • Catfish Platter

      Fried farm-raised catfish served over a bed of Mediterranean fries.
      $20.00
    • Pecan Crusted Catfish

      Deep fried catfish fillet battered with Cajun spices and topped with a toasted pecan butter claret over sweet potato fries.
      $20.00
    • Eggplant & Shrimp Cavalino

      Eggplant and shrimp covered with our creamy seafood sauce, served with a side of cappellini and marinara sauce or fettuccine Alfredo.
      $18.00
  • SANDWICHES

    • Italian Special Sandwich

      Pepperoni, ham, salami, black olives, and onions.
      $10.00
    • Vegetarian Sandwich

      *Vegetarian* Onion, tomato, mushroom, spinach, and feta, with garlic butter sauce.
      $10.00
    • Ham Sandwich

      $9.00
    • Meatball Sandwich

      $10.00
    • Roast Beef Sandwich

      $12.00
    • Italian Roast Beef Sandwich

      Roast beef, Parmesan cheese, and marinara sauce.
      $12.00
    • Deli Special Sandwich

      Roast beef and ham.
      $10.00
    • Pizza Special Sandwich

      Pepperoni, onions, mushroom, green peppers, and pizza sauce.
      $10.00
    • Muffaletta Sandwich

      $12.00
    • Smoked Turkey Sandwich

      $11.00
    • Italian Sausage Sandwich

      Italian sausage and marinara sauce.
      $10.00
    • Hot Sausage Sandwich

      Italian sausage, onions, and marinara sauce.
      $10.00
    • Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

      Grilled chicken breast, marinara sauce, and Parmesan cheese.
      $12.00
  • CALZONES

    • Traditional Calzone

      *Vegetarian* Includes a rich blend of five cheeses.
      $7.00
    • Pepperoni Calzone

      Includes a blend of cheeses and pepperoni.
      $7.00
    • Spinach Calzone

      *Vegetarian* Includes a blend of cheeses, spinach, fresh tomato, chopped onion, feta cheese, and garden mushroom.
      $9.00
    • Artichoke Calzone

      *Vegetarian* Includes a blend of cheeses, artichokes, chopped onion, fresh tomato, and garden mushroom.
      $9.00
    • Meatball Calzone

      Includes a blend of cheeses, hand-rolled meatballs, and marinara sauce.
      $10.00
    • Vegetarian Calzone

      *Vegetarian* Includes a blend of cheeses, garden mushroom, sliced black & green olives, green pepper, fresh tomato, and chopped onion.
      $9.00
    • Broccoli Calzone

      *Vegetarian* Includes a blend of cheeses, broccoli, chopped onion, fresh tomato, feta cheese, and garden mushroom.
      $9.00
    • Shrimp Florentine Calzone

      Includes a blend of cheeses and shrimp.
      $10.00
  • DESSERT

    • Coconut Bread Pudding

      This homemade delight is made of a rich vanilla custard, golden raisins and encrusted with a coconut macaroon top.
      $6.00
    • Cannoli

      Regular shell or chocolate shell.
      $6.00
    • Tiramisu

      $8.00
  • BEVERAGES

    • Bottled Water (20 oz.)

      $2.50
  • APPETIZERS

    • Bread Stick Bites

      $5.00
    • Sicilian Baked Cheese

      $11.00
    • Spinach & Artichoke Dip

      $10.00
    • Artichoke Bread

      $7.00
    • Garlic Cheese Bread

    • Eggplant Sticks

      $8.00
    • Mozzarella Fritta

      Crispy breaded mozzarella sticks, served with marinara sauce for dipping.
      $8.00
    • Mediterranean Fries

      Italian seasoned fries.
      $5.00
    • Stuffed Artichoke

      Traditional style artichoke stuffed with a rich blend of Italian cheeses and breadcrumbs, crowned with zesty lemon. Served with creole creamy sauce for dipping.
      $15.00
  • SOUP & SALADS

    • French Onion Soup

      $6.00
    • Mr. Bob's Seafood Gumbo

      Classic New Orleans-style seafood gumbo with shrimp, crabmeat, and okra.
      $9.00
    • Shrimp & Artichoke Bisque

      Our bisque is a slowly simmered cream-based soup with artichoke hearts and seasoned shrimp.
      $8.00
    • Spinach Salad

      Fresh spinach leaves, sun-dried tomatoes, golden raisins, Gorgonzola cheese, and walnut; garnished with crumbled bacon and red onions with gingered pepper jelly vinaigrette dressing.
      $12.00
    • Club Salad

      Fresh romaine lettuce, turkey, ham, bacon bits, mozzarella, colby jack cheese, and tomato; garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
      $13.00
    • Italian Salad

      Crisp salad mix, onions, green peppers, black and green olives, mushrooms, garnished with mozzarella and pepperoni.
    • Artichoke Salad

      Crisp salad mix, fresh tomato, sliced artichoke hearts, garnished with mozzarella.
    • Caesar Salad

      Fresh romaine lettuce tossed with our own Caesar dressing. Romano cheese, garlic, and herb croutons.
    • Specialty Pasta Salad

      Rotini vegetable pasta with a mix of garden vegetables, tossed and marinated with herbal dressing. A specialty original.
    • House Salad

      Our own crisp salad mix served along with our entrees.
    • Himel's Fried Shrimp Salad

      Fried gulf shrimp served over our house lettuce mix with shredded Colby Jack cheese and a side of honey mustard dressing.
      $14.00
    • Specialty's Own Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

      No sugar! - 12 oz. bottle.
      $6.00
  • SPECIALTY PIZZAS

    • Artichoke Pizza

      *Vegetarian* Feta cheese, artichokes, mushrooms, onions, and tomato with garlic butter sauce.
    • B.L.T. Pizza

      Mozzarella cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. It's pretty awesome!!!
    • Broccoli Pizza

      Broccoli, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and feta cheese, over garlic butter sauce.
    • Shrimp Alfredo Pizza

      Mozzarella cheese, gulf shrimp, onions, and mushrooms with Alfredo and garlic butter sauces.
    • Blackened Shrimp Pizza

      Mozzarella cheese, blackened shrimp, onions, green peppers, and tomato.
    • Muffaletta Pizza

      Mozzarella cheese, Italian olive salad, ham, and salami.
    • Specialty Meats Pizza

      Mozzarella cheese, Canadian bacon, pepperoni, Italian sausage, and ground beef.
    • Vegetarian Pizza

      *Vegetarian* Mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, black & green olives, onions, green peppers, tomato, and the option of fresh garlic.
    • Specialty Combo Pizza

      Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Italian sausage, ground beef, onions, mushrooms, green peppers, black olives, and the option of jalapeños and/or anchovies.
    • Hawaiian Pizza

      Mozzarella cheese, Canadian bacon, green peppers, and pineapple.
    • Spinach Pizza

      *Vegetarian* Mozzarella cheese, spinach, onions, tomato, mushrooms, and feta cheese, over garlic butter sauce.
    • Barbecue Chicken Pizza

      Mozzarella cheese, sliced chicken, purple onions, provolone, and feta cheese, over garlic butter and BBQ sauce medley.
    • Tomato Basil Pizza

      *Vegetarian* Tomato, basil, and fresh mozzarella cheese, over our garlic butter sauce.
  • BUILD YOUR OWN PIZZA

    • Build Your Own Pizza

      Includes cheese and pizza sauce.
  • FEATURED PASTA DISHES

    • Lasagna

      Specialty's own marinara sauce cradles our blend of cheese, ground beef, and four layers of pasta.
    • Manicotti

      OVer stuffed pasta of cheese and ladled with marinara, then generously sprinkled with Parmesan and topped with mozzarella cheese.
    • Chicken Italia

      Marinated to perfection in Italian herbs and spices, this boneless breast of chicken is baked and served with fettuccine Alfredo.
    • Chicken Piccata

      Panned chicken breast with our lemon piccata sauce and capers over angel hair pasta.
    • Spaghetti & Meatballs

      Served with our own classic hand-rolled Italian meatballs and our delicious marinara sauce.
    • Spaghetti & Italian Sausage

      Served with our delicious marinara sauce.
    • Spaghetti with Meatballs & Italian Sausage

      Includes a half portion of meatballs and a half portion of Italian sausage, served in our own delicious marinara sauce.
    • Chicken Parmesan

      Marinated boneless breast of chicken served over a warm bed of pasta and topped with marinara sauce smothered with Parmesan and other cheeses.
    • Eggplant Parmesan

      Delicately breaded eggplant slices, served over a warm bed of pasta and topped with marinara sauce smothered with Parmesan and other cheeses.
    • Fettuccine Alfredo

      Our fine pasta covered with an exquisite creamy white Alfredo sauce.
    • Veal Parmesan

      Breaded veal served over a warm bed of pasta and topped with marinara sauce smothered with Parmesan and other cheeses.
  • CLASSIC SEAFOOD

    • Shrimp Scampi

    • Shrimp Platter

      Fried Louisiana gulf shrimp served over a bed of Mediterranean fries.
    • Catfish Platter

      Fried farm-raised catfish served over a bed of Mediterranean fries.
    • Pecan Crusted Catfish

      Deep fried catfish fillet battered with Cajun spices and topped with a toasted pecan butter claret over sweet potato fries.
    • Eggplant & Shrimp Cavalino

      Eggplant and shrimp covered with our creamy seafood sauce, served with a side of cappellini and marinara sauce or fettuccine Alfredo.
  • SANDWICHES

    • Italian Special Sandwich

      Pepperoni, ham, salami, black olives, and onions.
      $11.00
    • Vegetarian Sandwich

      *Vegetarian* Onion, tomato, mushroom, spinach, and feta, with garlic butter sauce.
      $11.00
    • Ham Sandwich

      $10.00
    • Meatball Sandwich

      $12.00
    • Roast Beef Sandwich

      $12.00
    • Italian Roast Beef Sandwich

      Roast beef, Parmesan cheese, and marinara sauce.
      $13.00
    • Deli Special Sandwich

      Roast beef and ham.
      $11.00
    • Pizza Special Sandwich

      Pepperoni, onions, mushroom, green peppers, and pizza sauce.
      $11.00
    • Muffaletta Sandwich

      $13.00
    • Smoked Turkey Sandwich

      $12.00
    • Italian Sausage Sandwich

      Italian sausage and marinara sauce.
      $11.00
    • Hot Sausage Sandwich

      Italian sausage, onions, and marinara sauce.
      $11.00
    • Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

      Grilled chicken breast, marinara sauce, and Parmesan cheese.
      $13.00
  • CALZONES

    • Traditional Calzone

      *Vegetarian* Includes a rich blend of five cheeses.
      $7.00
    • Pepperoni Calzone

      Includes a blend of cheeses and pepperoni.
      $7.00
    • Spinach Calzone

      *Vegetarian* Includes a blend of cheeses, spinach, fresh tomato, chopped onion, feta cheese, and garden mushroom.
      $9.00
    • Artichoke Calzone

      *Vegetarian* Includes a blend of cheeses, artichokes, chopped onion, fresh tomato, and garden mushroom.
      $9.00
    • Meatball Calzone

      Includes a blend of cheeses, hand-rolled meatballs, and marinara sauce.
      $10.00
    • Vegetarian Calzone

      *Vegetarian* Includes a blend of cheeses, garden mushroom, sliced black & green olives, green pepper, fresh tomato, and chopped onion.
      $9.00
    • Broccoli Calzone

      *Vegetarian* Includes a blend of cheeses, broccoli, chopped onion, fresh tomato, feta cheese, and garden mushroom.
      $9.00
    • Shrimp Florentine Calzone

      Includes a blend of cheeses and shrimp.
      $10.00
  • DESSERT

    • Cheesecake

      $6.00
    • Coconut Bread Pudding

      This homemade delight is made of a rich vanilla custard, golden raisins and encrusted with a coconut macaroon top.
      $6.00
    • Cannoli

      Regular shell or chocolate shell.
      $13.00
    • Tiramisu

      $8.00
  • BEVERAGES

    • Bottled Water (20 oz.)

      $2.50
  • Appetizers

    • Artichoke Bread

      $35.94
    • Stuffed Artichoke

      $12.00
    • Spinach & Artichoke Dip

      Served with bread bites and pizza sauce
      $30.00
    • Mushrooms Vienna

      3 oversized stuffed mushrooms
      $8.99
  • Soup, Salads & Sides

    Serves 12-15
    • Seafood Gumbo

      Quart
      $20.00
      Gallon
      $70.00
    • Shrimp & Artichoke Bisque

      Quart
      $20.00
      Gallon
      $70.00
    • Italian Salad Party Tray

      Served with our homemade creamy Italian dressing
      $30.00
    • Artichoke Salad Party Tray

      Served with our homemade creamy Italian dressing
      $30.00
    • Spinach Salad Party Tray

      Served with our homemade creamy Italian dressing
      $30.00
    • Pasta Salad Party Tray

      $40.00
    • Chicken Caesar Salad Party Tray

      Without Chicken
      $20.00
      With Chicken
      $32.00
    • California Mixed Vegetables with Butter Sauce Party Tray

      $20.00
    • Broccoli with Butter Sauce Party Tray

      $20.00
    • Cut Corn with Butter Sauce Party Tray

      $20.00
    • Green Beans with Butter Sauce Party Tray

      $20.00
  • Pasta Dinners

    Serves 10-14
    • Meat Lasagna

      $60.00
    • Spinach Lasagna

      $60.00
    • Spaghetti & Meatballs

      $55.00
    • Spaghetti & Marinara

      $45.00
      Add Chicken or Italian Sausage For
      $15.00
    • Chicken Parmesan

      $60.00
    • Eggplant Parmesan

      $55.00
    • Chicken Scampi

      $60.00
    • Shrimp Scampi

      $69.00
    • Fettuccine Alfredo

      $45.00
      Add Chicken For
      $15.00
      Add Grilled Shrimp For
      $18.00
  • Whole Cakes

    • Coconut Bread Pudding

      15-18 portions
      $51.00
    • Tiramisu

      15-18 portions (or 10-12 oversized slices per caked)
      $59.00

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