TRADITIONAL ITALIAN CUISINE
Inspired by Brian Zarletti's original downtown Milwaukee location. Our culinary team ensures that the vino, freshly made pasta, the Bolognese, the understated class, the zest of his old country heritage - everything - is just right.
AUTHENTIC NEAPOLITAN PIZZAS
Original, hand-crafted pizzas prepared in our Acunto wood-burning oven, imported from Italy.
HOMEMADE DESSERTS
Signature desserts prepared from recipes passed down through the generations.
CHEF JUAN'S FRESH MARKET FEATURE
Ask about our weekly market-fresh seafood features! Price and availability vary.
(v) - Vegetarian selection
(vg) - Vegan
(gf) - Gluten-free selection
(df) - Dairy-free
* - Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, and eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
* Gluten free pasta available
A 22% gratuity will be added for parties of six or more.
Maximum of three credit cards per party.
SMALL PLATES
ANTIPASTI PLATTER
Small 18 / Large 28
Italian meats and cheeses, house marinated olives & vegetables (gf)
BURRATA 16
Homemade mozzarella enrobing a creamy Italian blend of cheeses; toast points.
CRAB CAKES 18 *
Two homemade crab cakes with a side of spicy Calabrian chili aioli.
ARANCINI 16
Four breaded Italian rice balls stuffed with smoked gouda, served with a side of pomodoro (v)
BRUSCHETTA 16
Grilled bread rubbed with oil and garlic, topped with fresh tomato, basil, and balsamic (v)(df)(gf)
CALAMARI FRITTI 18 *
Fried calamari with Calabrian chile aioli
SHRIMP OREGANATA 22 *
Jumbo shrimp topped with breadcrumbs, white wine, lemon juice, butter, parsley
PANCETTA WRAPPED SHRIMP 22 *
Rosemary skewered and grilled shrimp; house-made cocktail sauce (gf)
BEEF TENDERLOIN SKEWERS 22 *
Marinated skewered grilled beef tenderloin, horseradish cream sauce
TRUFFLE FRIES 12
house seasoned fries with white truffle oil, parmesan cheese (v)(gf)
VEAL & BEEF MEATBALLS 18*
Beef and veal meatballs with Della Nonna sauce, pecorino cheese, herbed breadcrumbs
MARINATED OLIVES 12
Castelvetrano + Gaeta olives with fresh herbs, spices, olive oil (gf)(df)((v)(vg)
FRIED OLIVES 14
Fried olives stuffed with beef, chicken & sausage, sprinkled with pecorino cheese
SALADS
HOUSE Full 16 / Half 8
Mixed greens, red onion, pecorino cheese, tomato, balsamic vinaigrette (v)(gf)
CEASAR Full 16 / Half 8 *
Romaine hearts, croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing
ITALIAN CHOPPED
Full 18 / Half 12
Romaine, Italian couscous, gorgonzola, tomato, green onion, crispy prosciutto, creamy red wine vinaigrette
MEDITERRANEAN SALAD *
Full 20
Imported Italian tuna, romaine lettuce, pepper, black olives, capers, red onions, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomato, Italian dressing
Additonal Add-ons:
Grilled Chicken Breast +8
4 oz Salmon +12
3 Shrimp +12
Anchovy +5
PASTAS
CAVATAPPI SALSICCIA AL
MARSALA 28
Spicy Italian sausage, wild mushrooms onions, walnuts, and basil in a marsala cream sauce *
RIGATONI BOLOGNESE 28
Rich slow stewed veal, beef, and pork ragu finished with a touch of cream *
HOUSE MADE RAVIOLI 28
Freshly made from scratch, chef’s choice
FILETTO DI MANZO E FUNGHI 30
Beef tenderloin tips, mushroom, onion, chili flakes, garlic cream sauce *
LINGUINI SCAMPI AGLIO OLIO 30
Sauteed shrimp, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, chili flakes *
FARFALLE CON POLLO 26
Grilled diced chicken, tri-color pepper, onion, peas, garlic cream sauce *
SPAGHETTI DELLA NONNA 26
Meatballs and Della nonna sauce
MAIN COURSE
BRAISED SHORT RIBS 45 *
Beef short ribs braised for hours in rich sauce of tomato, amber beer and red wine, over saffron risotto
FILET MIGNON 45 *
6 oz petite filet mignon with red wine reduction. Mashed potato or today’s vegetables (gf)
SALMON 32 *
Herbed grilled salmon with lemon olive oil, garlic mashed potato or today’s vegetable (gf)(df)
LAMB RACK 45 *
Rack of lamb grilled with plum wine sauce, garlic mashed potato or today’s vegetable (gf)
HALF CHICKEN 32 *
Half chicken, pan seared, with lemon butter pan sauce, garlic mashed potato or today’s vegetable (gf)
EGGPLANT PARMESAN 24
Fried eggplant layered with fresh mozzarella, parmesan, pomodoro sauce, with pasta in a tomato cream sauce. (v) Substitute chicken +10
ZARLETTI BURGER 21 *
8 oz short rib patty, caramelized onions, smoked gouda, cirspy pancetta, brioche bun, served with french fries
PIZZAS
MARGHERITA 18
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil (v)
Toppings:
Add Mushrooms 2
Onion 2
Fire-roasted peppers 2
Olives Castelvetrano or Kalamata 4
White anchovies 5
Hot or mild Italian sausage 5
Hot or mild soppressata 5
Prosciutto di parma 12
Chicken 8
DIAVOLA 22 *
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, spicy sausage, spicy sopressata, basil
BIANCA 22
Roasted garlic cream, pecorino, parmesan, fresh mozzarella, chevre white truffle oil (v)
PROSCIUTTO CON RUCOLA 26
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula, parmigiano
DEL REY 28
Truffle cream, fresh mozzarella, rosemary herb, mushroom, prosciutto di parma
KIDS MENU
$12 each. DINE-IN ONLY, Only available with the purchase of adult entrée
Individual Margherita Pizza
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Buttered Noodles
Chicken Strips & Fries
MAMA ZARLETTI'S DESSERT
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE 8
rich chocolate cake with slivered almonds served with whipped cream (gf)
TIRAMISU 8
espresso and brandy laced mascarpone layered with espresso dipped ladyfinger cookies and cocoa
HOUSEMADE CHEESECAKE. 8
served with a fresh berry sauce
CANNOLI 7
crisp shell filled with sweet ricotta and chocolate chips topped with peanuts
DESSERT OF THE DAY