Taverna on Division Menu

1707 Division St, Melrose Park, IL 60160

Starters Soups and Salads Pizzas Specialty Pizzas Hand Helds Plates to Share Pasta and Risotto Create Your Own Pasta Signature Dishes Entrees Steaks and Chops Sides Desserts

Starters
- Wings
  Choice Buffalo, BBQ or garlic Parmesan sauce. Served with celery and carrots. Add ranch or blue cheese for an additional charge.
- Mozzarella Sticks With Marinara Sauce
  $9.00
- Fried Pickles
  $8.00
- Pretzel Sticks
  $8.00
- French Fries
  $5.00
- French Fries With Cheese
  $7.00
- Onion Rings
  $9.00
- Jalapeno Poppers
  Cream Cheese Filled
  $11.00
- Fried Platter
  3 Onion Rings, Jalapeno Poppers, 5 Fried Pickles and 4 mozzarella sticks served with a side ranch dressing
  $15.00
- Chips & Salsa
  Housemade Chips & Salsa
  $10.00
Soups and Salads
- Eggplant Salad
  Lightly breaded eggplant layered with tomato, fresh mozzarella, arugula, shaved Parmesan and balsamic glaze.
  $18.00
- House Salad
  Mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, provolone and pepperoncini, tossed with house vinaigrette.
  $14.00
- Caesar Salad
  Romaine, croutons and shaved Parmesan. Tossed with our Caesar dressing.
  $15.00
- Meatball Salad
  2 of our housemade meatballs, mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots and cucumbers, tossed with house vinaigrette.
  $16.00
- Wedge Salad
  Iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, applewood bacon and crumbled blue cheese, topped with blue cheese dressing.
  $18.00
- Chopped Salad
  Mixed greens, tomatoes, blue cheese, onions, applewood bacon and ditalini pasta, tossed with house vinaigrette.
  $17.00
- Caprese Salad
  Seasonal tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and extra-virgin olive oil.
  $16.00
- Zuppa Del Giorno
  $7.00
Pizzas
- Cheese Pizza
- 14" Stuffed Pizza
  $30.00
Specialty Pizzas
- Next Door Special Pizza
  Sausage, mushrooms, onions, green peppers and pepperoni.
- Veggie Pizza
  Mushrooms, onions, green peppers and black olives.
- Meatball Pizza
  House-made meatballs, marinara and mozzarella.
- BBQ Pizza
  Chicken, BBQ sauce and red onions.
- Melrose Park Pizza
  Sausage, black grapes, provolone and aged balsamic glaze.
- THE BIG T Pizza
  house made vodka sauce, sausage, spinach and fresh garlic
Hand Helds
- 1/2 Lb. Burger
  Charbroiled to order, lettuce, tomatoes and onions on a brioche bun. Add cheese for an additional charge.
  $14.00
- 1/2 Lb. Our Burger
  Charbroiled to order, grilled onions, fried egg, bacon and cheddar on a brioche bun.
  $16.00
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich
  Comes with lettuce, tomatoes and mayo on a French roll.
  $14.00
- Chicken Caesar Wrap
  Grilled chicken breast, romaine and shaved Parmesan on a flour tortilla.
  $14.00
- Meatball Sandwich
  House-made meatballs on a toasted French roll. Add mozzarella, sweet peppers or hot giardiniera for an additional charge.
  $14.00
- Sausage Sandwich
  Charbroiled on a toasted French roll. Add mozzarella, sweet peppers or hot giardiniera for an additional charge.
  $12.00
- Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
  Breaded chicken breast, marinara and mozzarella on a French roll.
  $14.00
- Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich
  Breaded chicken breast, marinara and mozzarella on a French roll.
  $14.00
- Quesadilla
  Add grilled chicken or steak for an additional charge.
  $10.00
- Chicken Tender Dinner
  Four crispy chicken tenders served with French fries and our secret sauce
  $11.00
- Chicken Tender Sandwich
  chicken tenders on a brioche bun topped with lettuce, tomato and our secret sauce
  $13.00
- BLT
  crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on toasted bread
  $12.00
- Adult Grilled Cheese Sandwich
  american and mozzarella cheese, crispy bacon and fresh tomato
  $12.00
- Caprese Sandwich
  seasonal tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and pesto sauce on warm house bread
  $16.00
Plates to Share
- Calamari Fritti Plate
  $18.00
- Calamari Piccanti Plate
  Flash fried calamari tossed in white wine, lemon, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and crushed red pepper.
  $18.00
- Grilled Calamari Plate
  Served on a bed of spinach with roasted red peppers and balsamic glaze.
  $19.00
- Mussels Plate
  Steamed in red or white sauce.
  $18.00
- Bruschetta Plate
  Toasted crostini bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
  $9.00
- Clams By The Dozen Plate
  Raw, steamed or baked.
  $18.00
- Filet Sliders Plate
  3 filet mignon medallions. Served on brioche buns with garlic butter sauce and hand-cut fries. Additional slider for an additional charge.
  $18.00
- Wings Oreganato Plate
  Hints of garlic, lemon, oregano and parsley sauteed in extra virgin olive oil.
  $12.00
- Involtini Di Melanzana Rolled Eggplant Plate
  Filled with ricotta, topped with marinara and mozzarella.
  $12.00
- Stuffed Mushrooms Plate
  $13.00
- Sausage And Peppers Plate
  $17.00
- Fried Mozzarella Plate
  Served with garlic crostini.
  $10.00
- Fried Jumbo Shrimp Basket
  served with cocktail sauce, lemon and French fries
  $17.00
Pasta and Risotto
- Penne Di Casa
  Crumbled sausage, mushrooms and spinach aglio e olio.
  $24.00
- Zuppa Di Pesce
  Mussels, clams, calamari and shrimp im a light tomato sauce over linguine.
  $38.00
- Artichoke And Spinach Ravioli
  Artichoke hearts and fresh spinach ravioli. Tossed in Alfredo and garnished with asparagus.
  $22.00
- Risotto Del Mare
  Imported Italian Arborio rice, shrimp, mussels, clams and calamari in a light tomato sauce.
  $38.00
- Mushroom Truffle Ravioli
  Roasted portobello mushrooms, black truffles and ricotta filled ravioli in a brandy mushroom sauce.
  $22.00
- Linguine With Clams
  Red or white sauce.
  $29.00
- Linguine With Mussels
  Red or white sauce.
  $29.00
- Risotto Con Funghi
  Imported Italian Arborio rice with fresh mushrooms.
  $28.00
- Risotto Con Asparagi
  Imported Italian Arborio rice with fresh asparagus.
  $28.00
- Linguine With Shrimp And Broccoli
  Aglio e olio.
  $28.00
- Rigatoni Special
  Rigatoni tossed with vodka sauce and crumbled sausage.
  $25.00
- Cheese Ravioli
  $21.00
- Pappardelle
  $17.00
- Gnocchi
  $21.00
Create Your Own Pasta
- Create Your Own Pasta
  Pick your pasta: spaghetti, capellini, penne, rigatoni, fettuccine or linguine. Pick your sauce: marinara, arrabiata, aglio e olio vodka, meat or Alfredo.
  $17.00
- Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi
  Served with your choice of sauce.
  $21.00
- Eggplant Parmesan
  Served with penne pasta and marinara.
  $26.00
Signature Dishes
- Shrimp Taverna
  Colossal shrimp served over beurre blanc sauce with rice pilaf.
  $35.00
- Chicken Calabrese
  Chicken breast lightly breaded and sauteed with Calabrese peppers in a white wine sauce. Served with a risotto cake. Spicy.
  $27.00
- 4 Cheese Pork Braciole
  Pork cutlets rolled with provolone, Parmesan, smoked provolone, ricotta and seasoned breadcrumbs. Served with gnocchi in roasted garlic marinara.
  $28.00
- Steak Taverna
  4 filet mignon medallions. Served over gnocchi tossed with fresh mushrooms, broccoli, roasted red peppers, extra virgin olive oil and garlic.
  $38.00
- Shrimp Francese
  Colossal shrimp lightly dipped in an egg wash, sauteed with lemon butter and white wine sauce. Served with spinach and capellini.
  $35.00
- Veal Taverna
  Thinly sliced veal sauteed with tri-colored peppers, mushrooms, onions and tomatoes. Served in a red wine sauce over capellini pasta.
  $37.00
- BBQ Ribs
  1.5lb Baby Back Ribs served with garlic mashed potatoes or French fries
  $29.00
Entrees
- Boneless Chicken Breasts
  Marsala, Parmesan, francese, limone or vesuvio.
  $27.00
- Bone-In 1/2 Chicken
  Vesuvio, oreganato, cacciatore or velasco (spicy).
  $26.00
- Thinly Sliced Veal
  Marsala, Parmesan, francese, limone, vesuvio, or calabrese (spicy).
  $36.00
- Eggplant Parmesan
  Layers of breaded eggplant, marinara and mozzarella, oven-baked. Served with penne pasta.
  $26.00
Steaks and Chops
- Pepper Steak
  Filet mignon medallions sauteed with tri-colored peppers, mushrooms and onions. Served with rice pilaf.
  $38.00
- Two 8 Oz. Pork Chops
  Vinegar peppers, cacciatore, vesuvio, velasco (spicy), calabrese (spicy) or milanese.
  $30.00
- Filet Mignon
  8 oz. filet mignon charbroiled to your liking. Served with roasted potatoes and sauteed broccoli.
  $48.00
- Stuffed Pork Chops
  Two 8 oz. pork chops stuffed with spinach, roasted red peppers, and mushrooms with a brandy mushroom reduction, and roasted potatoes.
  $35.00
- Pork Loin Limone
  14 oz. of lightly pounded breaded pork loin sauteed in a white wine-lemon butter sauce topped with a 3 cheese blend. Served with roasted potatoes.
  $28.00
- Double Cut Lamb Chops
  Hints of garlic, lemon, oregano, and parsley sauteed in extra virgin olive oil. Served with potatoes.
  $47.00
Sides
- Vesuvio Potatoes
  $7.00
- Roasted Potatoes
  $6.00
- Sauteed Broccoli
  $7.00
- Sauteed Spinach
  $7.00
- Grilled Asparagus
  $7.00
- Mushroom Risotto
  $10.00
- Asparagus Risotto
  $10.00
- Penne Pasta
  $7.00
- 2 Italian Sausages
  $7.00
- 2 Meatballs
  $9.00
- House Salad
  $7.00
- Caesar Salad
  $8.00
- Peas & Onions
  Sauteed in garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  $7.00
- Creamed Spinach
  $8.00
Desserts
- Cannoli
  4 mini crispy pastry shells hand-filled with a sweet ricotta cream.
  $6.00
- Taverna Tiramisu
  Chef’s specialty.
  $14.00
- Carrot Cake
  $11.00
- Cheesecake
  $7.00
- Limoncello Cake
  $7.00
- 5 Layer Chocolate Cake
  $14.00

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Taverna on Division Menu

Starters

Wings

Mozzarella Sticks With Marinara Sauce

Fried Pickles

Pretzel Sticks

French Fries

French Fries With Cheese

Onion Rings

Jalapeno Poppers

Fried Platter

Chips & Salsa

Soups and Salads

Eggplant Salad

House Salad

Caesar Salad

Meatball Salad

Wedge Salad

Chopped Salad

Caprese Salad

Zuppa Del Giorno

Pizzas

Cheese Pizza

14" Stuffed Pizza

Specialty Pizzas

Next Door Special Pizza

Veggie Pizza

Meatball Pizza

BBQ Pizza

Melrose Park Pizza

THE BIG T Pizza

Hand Helds

1/2 Lb. Burger

1/2 Lb. Our Burger

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Meatball Sandwich

Sausage Sandwich

Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich

Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich

Quesadilla

Chicken Tender Dinner

Chicken Tender Sandwich

BLT

Adult Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Caprese Sandwich

Plates to Share

Calamari Fritti Plate

Calamari Piccanti Plate

Grilled Calamari Plate

Mussels Plate

Bruschetta Plate

Clams By The Dozen Plate

Filet Sliders Plate

Wings Oreganato Plate

Involtini Di Melanzana Rolled Eggplant Plate

Stuffed Mushrooms Plate

Sausage And Peppers Plate

Fried Mozzarella Plate

Fried Jumbo Shrimp Basket

Pasta and Risotto

Penne Di Casa

Zuppa Di Pesce

Artichoke And Spinach Ravioli

Risotto Del Mare

Mushroom Truffle Ravioli

Linguine With Clams

Linguine With Mussels

Risotto Con Funghi

Risotto Con Asparagi

Linguine With Shrimp And Broccoli

Rigatoni Special

Cheese Ravioli

Pappardelle

Gnocchi

Create Your Own Pasta

Create Your Own Pasta

Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi

Eggplant Parmesan

Signature Dishes