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Italian Cottage Restaurant
2234 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926
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Main Menu
Lunch & dinner are served from 11:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. On Sunday. Ask for our childrens menu. (12 and under)
Breakfasts
Breakfast is served daily from 6:00a.m. To 11:00a.m. - 6:00a.m. To 1:00 p.m. On Sunday. Omelettes and eggs include two slices toasted french bread and your choice of fresh cooked spinach or cottage potatoes topped with sour cream & green onions or hash browns. Egg beaters or egg whites available on request, add $1.35. "Cowboy up" add a biscuit and gravy to any breakfast $2.25
Omelettes
Made with 3 farm fresh eggs. We will scramble any omelette on request. Split omelettes, add $2.50 For second plate with sides
Cheese Omelette
$8.95
A blend of three cheeses
Italian Sausage & Cheese Omelette
$9.75
Three cheeses, italian sausage, and a blend of spices
Mushroom and Cheese Omelette
$9.25
Three cheeses and sliced, fresh mushrooms
Linguica or Polish Sausage Omelette
$9.75
Three cheeses and spicy portuguese linguica or polish sausage
Ham and Cheese Omelette
$9.75
Three cheeses and chopped ham
The Garden Omelette
$9.75
For the vegetarian - three cheeses, olives, bell peppers, and fresh mushrooms
Denver Omelette
$9.95
Ham, three cheeses, bell peppers and onions
Cottage Creation
$9.95
Italian sausage, three cheeses, fresh mushrooms, olives
Olive Oyl Omelette
$9.75
Swiss cheese, mushrooms and fresh spinach
Popeye Omelette
$9.75
Swiss cheese, fresh spinach, olives and italian sausage or bacon
Italian Omelette
$10.25
Pepperoni, three cheeses and salami, topped with zesty italian meat sauce
Salsa Omelette
$9.75
Three cheeses and fresh salsa
The Kitchen Sink
$10.25
Be surprised by a combination of our fine ingredients
The Godfather
$10.75
Make us an offer we can't refuse. Mix and match your own, up to six items
Chili Omelette
$9.75
Chili, bell pepper, onion & cheese
A La Carte
One Egg
$1.95Bowl of Fresh, Cooked Spinach
$4.50
With lemon and butter
Toasted French Bread
$2.25
Two slices with butter and jam
Bagel
$2.95
With cream cheese and jam
Fresh Cottage Potatoes
$3.95
With sour cream and green onions
- Top with Gravy Add
- $1.00
Hash Browns
$3.95Meat Side Order
$5.25
Choice of 1 italian link sausage, 1 portuguese linguica, 1 polish sausage or 4 turkey links, 1 ham steak, or 5 strips of bacon
Seasonal Fruit
$3.75Side of Salsa or Sour Cream
$2.00Side of Gravy
$1.95Eggs
Special Breakfast
$6.75
Two eggs with two strips of bacon
Three Eggs and Choice of
$9.75
Italian sausage, polish sausage, portuguese linguica, ham, five strips of bacon, or turkey links
Minced Ham and Scrambled Eggs
$8.95
Truly a delight for the taste buds
Luigi's Scramble
$8.95
Our version of "joe's special". Three eggs scrambled with ground italian sausage, spinach, mushrooms, onions and cheese
Specialties
Eggs Benedict
$10.25
Two english muffins topped with poached eggs, ham & hollandaise sauce
Pocket Breakfast
$9.75
Pita bread, eggs, cheese and your choice of 2 items
- For Each Additional Item
- $0.75
Cottage Burrito
$9.75
Eggs, potatoes, ham, spinach, salsa and cheese
French Toast
$8.75
Our french bread is thickly sliced, dipped in our special egg batter, cooked to perfection and served with whipped butter and syrup
Belgian Waffle
$7.25
Malted waffle topped with powdered sugar. A la mode or with strawberries or with bananas, topped with whipped cream
- A La Mode Add
- $1.50
Pancakes (5)
$7.25Blueberry Pancakes (3)
$7.95Billy's Breakfast
$8.50
2 eggs, 2 strips of bacon, and 2 pancakes or 2 french toast
Three Three & Three
$9.95
3 eggs, 3 strips of bacon, and 3 pancakes or 3 french toast
Oatmeal or Granola and Milk
$4.50- Add Banana
- $0.95
Espresso Drinks
Iced on request. Non-fat milk available doubles, add $0.50
Espresso
$2.55
Traditional italian pick-me-up
Cappuccino
$2.95
Espresso topped with steamed frothed milk
Cafe Latte
$3.75
Espresso layered in a tall mug with frothed milk
Mocha
$4.50
Espresso with cocoa. Topped with whipped cream
Mega Mocha
$4.95
Twice the espresso & twice the mocha
Black Forest
$4.75
Mocha coffee delicately flavored with raspberry
Cafe Almond Moo
$4.75
Tall mug of cafe latte blended with almond
Milky Way
$4.75
Celestial mixture of espresso, mocha and caramel
Main
Choice Top Sirloin
$20.95
Stockyard's 10 oz. Baseball cut top sirloin. Grilled to order! Served with primavera vegetables, and a choice of garlic mashed potatoes, polenta or spaghetti, & a roasted garlic bulb. Served with garlic toast
Tuscan Eggplant*
$14.95
Baked eggplant layered with mozzarella cheese and our light tomato & garlic sauce. Topped with fresh parmesan cheese, then baked. Served with a roasted garlic bulb & garlic toast
Shrimp & Crab Lasagne
$17.25
A delicious blend of shrimp, crab, sauteed mushrooms & onions layered with savory white sauce. Topped with cheese & baked. Served with garlic toast
Pizza
Our pizzas are made with fresh dough daily. For each additional topping excluding cheese pizza, add $1.30 For small, $1.60 For medium and $1.90 For large pizza
Cheese*
A blend of three seasoned cheeses
- 8" $9.95
- 12" $13.95
- 16" $16.95
Vegetarian*
Mushrooms, olives, bell peppers & onion
- 8" $13.95
- 12" $17.95
- 16" $20.95
Fresh Tomato & Garlic*
Tastes great with or without cheese
- 8" $10.95
- 12" $16.95
- 16" $19.95
Salsa Pizza*
Our homemade salsa
- 8" $10.95
- 12" $16.95
- 16" $19.95
Linguica
Portuguese delight
- 8" $10.95
- 12" $16.95
- 16" $19.95
Mushroom
Fresh sliced
- 8" $10.95
- 12" $16.95
- 16" $19.95
Pepperoni
- 8" $10.95
- 12" $16.95
- 16" $19.95
Sausage
Our own special sausage
- 8" $10.95
- 12" $16.95
- 16" $19.95
Italian Salami
- 8" $10.95
- 12" $16.95
- 16" $19.95
Chopped Black Olive*
- 8" $10.95
- 12" $16.95
- 16" $19.95
Ham and Pineapple
- 8" $10.95
- 12" $16.95
- 16" $19.95
Chicken & Bacon Ranch
Diced chicken breast, bacon, tomatoes, red onion & ranch dressing
- 8" $13.95
- 12" $18.95
- 16" $22.95
Thai Chicken
Thai sauces, chicken, cilantro, red onion, and basil. A little sweet & a lot spicy!
- 8" $13.95
- 12" $18.95
- 16" $22.95
Cottage Combination
Pepperoni, salami, sausage, linguica, mushrooms, olives, bell peppers & onions
- 8" $13.95
- 12" $18.95
- 16" $22.95
White Pizza*
Ricotta, mozzarella, provolone, cheddar and parmesan cheeses -with a hint of garlic
- Small Only $10.95
Cottage Calzone
Made to order using choice ingredients, sauces and cheeses, folded into fresh pizza dough. Your choice:
Meatball or Italian Sausage or Vegetable
$12.25- Each Additional Item
- $0.75
Pasta and Significant Others
All pasta and significant others dinners include garlic toast. Split dinners add $1.50. Add a cup of soup or dinner salad for $2.75. Add a bowl of soup or caesar dinner salad for $3.75
"Valley Famous" Lasagne
$13.95
Delicious beyond description
Canneloni
$12.55
Tender egg pasta with a meat filling
Tortellini*
$12.25
Two ways: meat filled spinach pasta or cheese-filled egg past
Tortellini Amalfi*
$14.95
Tri-colored cheese tortellini in a light, creamy, tomato, garlic and basil sauce
Manicotti*
$12.50
Egg pasta filled with cheeses, topped with meat or vegetarian sauce
Fettucini Alfredo
$12.95
Fettucini pasta covered with creamy alfredo sauce
- Add Chicken Breast
- $3.50
Primavera Alfredo*
$13.95
Rotini pasta topped with vegetables and alfredo sauce
- Add Chicken Breast
- $3.50
Spaghetti*
$12.25
With meat or vegetarian sauce
- Add Meatballs, Mushrooms, or Sausage Link for
- $2.50
Ravioli*
$12.25
Spinach & cheese filled, with meat or vegetarian sauce
Ravioli and Spaghetti*
$14.55
With meat or vegetarian sauce
Primavera Casserole*
Vegetarian sauce, pasta, zucchini, bell pepper, mushrooms, olives, onions, topped with cheese, then baked
- $13.25
- With Chicken $15.25
Pasta Kaboom
$15.25
Spaghetti tossed with our spicy cream sauce, chicken, red bell pepper, corn, and cilantro
Chicken Fettucini
$16.55
Chicken breast, mushrooms, onions and parmesan cheese, sauteed in white wine & tossed with a light cream sauce
Smoked Chicken Fettucini
$16.55
Fettucini tossed with smoked chicken and a light cream sauce, topped with parmesan cheese
Rustic Chicken with Creamy Polenta
$16.55
A baked chicken breast on a bed of sautéed mushrooms and grilled onions, topped with our own vegetarian sauce and cheese, then baked in the oven. Served on a bed of our homemade creamy polenta with corn and basil
Linguini and Clams
$15.25
Linguini pasta covered with our homemade clam sauce, white or red. Just a little spicy
Linguini with Pesto*
$13.55
Fresh blend of spices. (Basil & garlic)
- Add Chicken Breast
- $3.50
Chicken Parmesan
$15.95
Lightly breaded, topped with our homemade sauce and four cheeses. Served with pasta and a roasted garlic bulb
Meatball Parmesan
$14.55
Three (3) homemade meatballs and pasta, topped with meat sauce and four cheeses
Pasta Arrabiata (Angry Pasta)
$13.95
Pasta tossed in a spicy garlic & tomato sauce with a touch of minced prosciutto, garnished with ricotta
Chicken and Broccoli Cavatapi
$15.95
Cavatapi pasta tossed with fresh steamed broccoli, diced tomatoes, capers, garlic, and a light alfredo sauce. Topped with a baked chicken breast and fresh parmesan cheese
Starters
Roasted Garlic*
$8.95
No vampires tonight! Garlic roasted to perfection, served with crumbled bleu cheese, fresh basil and toastettes
Pepper Jack & Fresh Tomato Quesadilla*
$7.95
Large flour tortilla with pepper jack cheese and fresh tomatoes. Garnished with sour cream and our homemade salsa
Smoked Chicken Quesadilla
$10.95Cottage Bread
Homemade pizza dough topped with garlic butter and cheese, served with a side of meat sauce or ranch dressing for dipping
- $7.95
- W/ Pesto $8.95
Grilled Polenta*
$8.25
Grilled polenta wedges with parmesan cheese and fresh basil, served with our homemade corn salsa
Garlic Cheese Bread*
$7.55
4 pieces garlic bread topped with mozzarella, provolone and cheddar cheese, baked to a golden brown
Bruschetta*
$8.95
Bruschetta toastettes topped with a hearty scoop of fresh diced roma tomatoes mixed with olive oil, fresh basil, garlic & parmesan cheese
Steamers
$12.95
Baby clams sauteed in olive oil, garlic, onion, white wine & italian herbs. Topped with fresh tomato & lemon wedges
Hot Sandwiches
All sandwiches are served with pickle, peppers and olives. Add grilled onions. $0.35 Add swiss or pepper jack cheese. $0.65 Add french fries. $1.50 Add a cup of soup or dinner salad $2.75 Or caesar salad $3.75
Beef Dip
Slowly roasted, thinly sliced, dipped in & served with au jus
- Reg. $8.95
- Large $9.95
Pastrami
Yes, it is still delivered from l.a. And thinly sliced
- Reg. $8.95
- Large $9.95
Turkey
Roasted, thinly sliced and dipped in broth
- Reg. $8.95
- Large $9.95
Italian Meatball
We roll with tender care
- Reg. $8.95
- Large $9.95
- Add Sauteed Bell Peppers and Onions
- $0.50
Italian Sausage
Sweet sausage cooked in wine
- Reg. $8.95
- Large $9.95
- Add Sauteed Bell Peppers and Onions
- $0.50
Polish Sausage
Hot off the grill. Served with regular or dijon mustard
- Reg. $8.95
- Large $9.95
Chicken Pisa
Marinated in sun-dried tomato pesto, oven roasted, and topped with tomato & swiss cheese
- Large $9.95
Italian Sandwiches
Cottage Delight
Dipped in our own au jus. Swiss, salami, mortadella and galantina
- Reg. $7.55
- Large $8.55
Little Italy Bit
Sicilian-style combination
- Reg. $7.55
- Large $8.55
Ferrari
Salami, mortadella and swiss cheese
- Reg. $7.55
- Large $8.55
Roma
Ham and swiss cheese
- Reg. $7.55
- Large $8.55
Maserati
Ham, salami, swiss
- Reg. $7.55
- Large $8.55
Little Sicily
Salami and swiss cheese
- Reg. $7.55
- Large $8.55
Gondola
Salami, galantina, ham and mortadella
- Reg. $7.55
- Large $8.55
Soups & Salads
Italian, bleu cheese, thousand island, ranch dressing, or oil & vinegar. Kitchen-created, not from the jar, these dressings are freshly made for you. Fat-free ranch & fat-free italian dressings also available
Minestroni
Our own homemade
- Cup $4.25
- Large Bowl $6.25
Tomato Garlic
- Cup $4.25
- Large Bowl $6.25
Clam Chowder
Available Fridays
- Cup $4.95
- Large Bowl $6.95
Dinner Salad*
$5.95
Fresh salad greens, beets, garbanzo and kidney beans
Caesar Salad*
Our version of the traditional favorite
- $10.95
- Baby Caesar $6.75
Chicken Caesar Salad
$12.95
Sliced chicken breast on top of our caesar salad, topped with parmesan cheese
Chef Salad
$11.95
Fresh greens, beets, beans, salami, mortadella and swiss cheese
Vegetarian Chef Salad*
$11.25
Swiss, mozzarella, provolone, and cheddar cheeses: sliced black olives, mushrooms, beets, and beans
Cottage Cobb
$11.75
Turkey, bacon, hard-boiled egg and swiss cheese
Spinach Salad*
Fresh garden spinach topped with mushrooms, bacon, hard-boiled egg and parmesan cheese. Tossed in our italian dressing
- $11.75
- With Chicken $13.75
Tortellini Fresca Salad*
$11.25
Tri-color cheese tortellini, shell pasta, tomatoes, capers and garlic, tossed with our own lemon vinaigrette
Thai Chicken Salad
$11.99
A beautiful sweet & spicy salad of thai chili sauces, chicken breast, sweet red onions, napa cabbage, cilantro and chopped peanuts. Served with thai toast
Soup, Salad & Garlic Toast
$10.95Meat & Salad Plate or Cottage Carb. Buster
$11.25Side Orders
Pickles, Peppers, Olives
Or any combo
- Small $2.95
- Medium $3.95
- Large $4.95
Meatballs (2) or Italian Sausage (Link)
$6.25
Served in meat sauce, with garlic toast
Sauteed Primavera Veggies*
$5.95Baked Chicken Breast
$3.95Side of Meat Sauce or Veg Sauce or Alfredo Sauce
$2.95Basket of Fries
$3.25Side of Crumbled Bleu Cheese
$2.95Garlic Toast* (With Fresh Garlic)
- (2) $2.75
- (4) $4.55
Liquids
Pelligrino Italian Mineral Water 16 Oz.
Milk - 2%, Nonfat, or Buttermilk
Hot Chocolate
Herb Teas
Juices
Tomato, grapefruit, orange or apple juice
*Are vegetarian or can be made vegetarian
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General Info
Cuisine
Italian
About Us
Our story began in 1965 when we opened our first Italian Cottage on the Esplanade in Chico. After numerous remodels and expansions, only our most "seasoned" customers will remember the tiny kitchen and dinning area where we first began serving our original family recipes. Now, as then, each item on our menu is prepared with only the freshest ingredients. over the years, the Italian Cottage's reputation for great food served in a unique atmosphere has grown among locals as well as diners visiting our area.