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Marias Italian Kitchen
16608 Ventura Blvd
Encino, CA 91436
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Main Menu
Appetizers
Zucchini Fritti
$7.49
handmade breaded zucchini sticks, served with marinara sauce
Bruschetta
$7.49
fresh tomatoes, basil, olive oil & sliced garlic. served with grilled herb-garlic Italian bread
Meatball Appetizer
$8.99
three housemade meatballs, topped with mozzarella & marinara sauce
Broccoli Limone
$6.49
fresh broccoli with lemon, roasted garlic vinaigrette & roasted red peppers
Capri Salad
$8.99
fresh mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar
Formaggio Fritti
$7.99
soft cheese, breaded and quick fried, served with housemade marinara sauce
Calamari Fritti
$9.49
calamari lightly breaded and quick fried, served with housemade marinara sauce
Old Fashioned Garlic Toast
$4.49
toasted until crispy served with fresh butter & garlic spread
Italian Fries
$3.49
crispy shoestring potatoes tossed with parmesan cheese
Pizza Bread
$5.49
Our delicious garlic toast topped with mozzarella & served with marinara sauce
Rosemary Bread Wheel
$6.49Soups and Salads
Minestrone Soup
savory Italian vegetable soup
- $5.99
- Without Pasta $5.00
Fresh Soup of the Day
$5.99
all soups made from scratch
Italian Green Salad
$8.49
mixed lettuce, tomato, fresh garbanzos, cucumber, olives, pepperoncinis, carrots, cheese, tossed in our housemade Italian dressing
Chopped Italian Salad
$10.99
iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, fresh garbanzos, carrots, pepperoncini, olives, and cheese tossed in our classic housemade italian dressing
Caesar Salad
$10.99
romaine hearts, homemade croutons, classic caesar dressing and shaved parmesan cheese
Cleopatra Salad
$9.99
feta cheese, red onions, kalamata olives, tomatoes and romaine in our housemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing
BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad
$13.99
mixed lettuce, bbq chicken, roasted corn, cilantro, cucumbers, tomatoes, smoked mozzarella, crispy onion straws, wontons & our homemade bbq ranch dressing. GF upon request (no onion straws, wontons)
Chopped Antipasto Salad
$14.99
chopped icebery lettuce with salami, capicolla, mortadella, pepperoni, zucchini, provolone, mozzarella, broccoli, pepperoncini, artichoke hearts, garbanzos, carrots, olives & our homemade italian dressing
Hot Sandwiches
Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
$9.49
sesame breaded filet, quick fried with housemade marinara, parmesan, pecorino and whole milk mozzarella
Hand Rolled Meatball Sandwich
$9.49
freshly ground beef & pork, housemade marinara sauce and whole milk mozzarella
Sausage and Peppers Sandwich
$9.49
housemade Italian sausage, served with housemade marinara sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich
$9.49
housemade marinara sauce & mozzarella
Cold Sandwiches
Grilled Chicken Panini
$9.49
Italian fresh herb-marinated grilled chicken with olive oil and garlic, lettuce, tomato, roasted red peppers & pesto mayonnaise
Caprese Panini
$9.49
whole milk mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Chicken Sesame Sandwich
$9.49
sesame breaded filet quick fried, served with lettuce, fresh tomato and housemade Italian dressing
Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich
$9.49
fresh albacore tuna salad, lettuce and tomato
Submarine
$9.49
Italian salami, pepperoni, mortadella, capicolla, provolone, lettuce, fresh tomatoes and housemade Italian dressing
Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Traditional hoboken style pizza, with whole milk mozzarella
- Med $11.99
- Lrg $16.99
Pizza Bianchi
whole milk mozzarella, topped with fresh spinach & sliced sauteed garlic
- Med $13.99
- Lrg $18.99
Barbecue Chicken Pizza
grilled chicken breast topped with red onions, cilantro and smoked mozzarella
- Med $14.99
- Lrg $20.99
Hawaiian Pizza
sliced canadian bacon and pineapple and topped with whole milk mozzarella
- Med $14.99
- Lrg $20.99
Vegetarian Pizza
fresh mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, olives and tomatoes
- Med $14.99
- Lrg $20.99
Boulevard Pizza
housemade meatballs, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, olives and bell peppers
- Med $14.99
- Lrg $20.99
Gluten Free Pizza
$12.99
Thin Crust Pizza with Whole Milk Mozzarella. WE ARE NOT A GLUTEN-FREE ENVIRONMENT
Calzones
Create Your Own Calzone
$9.99
ricotta, parmesan and mozzarella cheese with marinara on the side
Sauteed Spinach & Cheese Calzone
$10.99
filled with sautéed spinach, seasoned ricotta and mozzarell
Pepperoni & Cheese Calzone
$10.99
filled with pepperoni, seasoned ricotta and mozzarella
Barbecue Chicken Calzone
$12.99
bbq chicken, red onions, cilantro, and smoked mozzarella
Pasta
Spaghetti and Meatballs
$14.99
Maria's signature dish. housemade meatballs & marinara
Marinara Sauce
$11.49
authentic Naples sauce. light and delicious
Meat Sauce
$12.99
freshly ground beef & pork, browned, simmered for hours with garlic, tomatoes & fresh herbs
Bolognese Sauce
$13.99
housemade traditional meat sauce, simmered with mushrooms, onions, fresh garlic & marsala wine
Fresh Broccoli Al Pesto
$13.99
with or without cream sauce. tossed with your choice of pasta
Gnocchi a la Marinara
$11.49
housemade ricotta dumplings. light and delicious
Ravioli a la Marinara
$11.99
handmade delicate pasta pillows, filled with seasoned ricotta
Meat Ravioli "Hoboken Style"
$13.99
served with housemade marinara or meat sauce
Carbonara "Charcoal Style"
$14.99
pancetta, egg yolk, cream and peas
Pasta Pomodoro
$12.99
tomatoes, fresh basil and sliced garlic cloves lightly sauteed in extra virgin olive oil
Pasta Primavera
$12.99
sauteed seasonal vegetables
Pasta Michelangelo
$12.99
resh mushrooms and spinach, lightly sauteed in extra virgin olive oil and sliced garlic cloves
Penne with Sausage & Peppers
$14.99
housemade sausage, sauteed peppers, red onions, thinly sliced mushrooms, garlic, oregano, crushed chili flakes, wine & light marinara sauce
Baked Dishes
Eggplant Parmigiana
$13.99
sliced eggplant lightly floured, layered with mozzarella and marinara sauce, imported pecorino and parmesan
Mama's Meat Lasagna
$13.99
housemade meat sauce layered with fresh pasta, seasoned ricotta and whole milk mozzarella, baked until bubbly
Vegetarian Lasagna
$13.99
layers of fresh spinach pasta, béchamel sauce, smoked mozzarella, grilled zucchini, sautéed portabella mushrooms, broccoli and marinara sauce. Served atop our Marinara Sauce
Baked Mostaccioli
$12.99
pasta with ricotta and marinara sauce, tossed with crispy eggplant and topped with whole milk mozzarella
Baked Ziti
$12.99
Layers of ziti and ricotta, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese
Chicken
Chicken Maria
chicken breast, sautéed with fresh mushrooms, roasted peppers, white wine and garlic butter sauce. tossed with your choice of pasta
- $15.99
- Half Portion $12.99
Chicken Fra Diavolo
chicken breast, sauteed with garlic & simmered in a spicy marinara sauce, tossed with your choice of pasta
- $15.99
- Half Portion $12.99
Chicken San Marcos
chicken breast sautéed with butter, white wine and garlic, fresh basil, sun dried tomatoes, and pine nuts. tossed with your choice of pasta
- $15.99
- Half Portion $12.99
Chicken Santa Rosa
Breast pieces sauteed with garlic, butter & sun-dried tomatoes, finished with a splash of white wine, a touch of cream & dijon mustard. Tossed with pasta
- $15.99
- Half Portion $12.99
Chicken Sesame
sesame breaded chicken breast, quick fried & served in a lemon parsley butter sauce (served without sauce for a lighter version upon request)
- $16.49
- Half Portion $13.49
Chicken Parmigiana
sesame breaded chicken breast, topped with our housemade marinara sauce, parmesan & mozzarella cheese
- $16.49
- Half Portion $13.49
Chicken Marsala
Breast chicken breast and fresh mushrooms, sautéed inmarsala wine sauce, made with veal stock
- $16.99
- Half Portion $13.49
Chicken Florentine
chicken breast, dusted with flour and sautéed in ourmarsala wine sauce made with veal stock, topped with sautéed spinach & mozzarella cheese
- $16.49
- Half Portion $13.49
Chicken Piccata
Breast sliced chicken breast, sautéed in lemon butter,white wine & capers
- $16.49
- Half Portion $13.49
Lighter Side (LOW CARB)
Take a Walk... On the Lighter Side (LOW CARB)
Chicken Breast
$16.49
low carb, seared chicken breast, fresh broccoli
Chicken Primavera
$16.49
chicken breast, sautéed with fresh vegetables
Chicken Michelangelo
$16.49
tender chicken breast, sauteed with spinach & mushrooms
Risotto
Mushroom Risotto
arborio rice, creamy medley of field mushrooms
- $17.49
- No Flour $17.49
Chicken Florentine Risotto
arborio rice cooked in veal stock until creamy, fresh spinach, mushrooms & sliced chicken breast
- $17.99
- No Flour $17.99
Spicy Shrimp and Roasted Corn Risotto
with roasted corn, sun-dried tomatoes, chili flakes & cream
- $18.99
- No Flour $18.99
Risotto Primavera
arborio rice cooked in housemade vegetable stock seasonal vegetables, white wine & parmesan cheese
- $17.49
- No Flour $17.49
Seafood
Clams with Linguine
$17.99
clams served in a big steamy bowl, in a tomato (red) broth or white wine broth
Calamari Fra Diavolo
$16.99
tender calamari served with housemade spicy marinara, tossed with pasta
Shrimp Maria
$17.99
scampi-style shrimp, sauteed with fresh garlic, butter, lemon & white wine, tossed with pasta
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
$17.99
shrimp simmered in spicy marinara sauce, tossed with pasta
Desserts for Two
Classic Cheesecake
rich cream cheese filling, graham cracker crust, topped with cream cheese icing
- Slice $4.99
- Whole $35.00
Tiramisu
sponge cake infused with coffee, layered with sweetened mascarpone & marsala wine custard, dusted with cocoa
- Slice (for 2) $10.99
- Whole Tray $40.00
Apple Crumble Pie
caramelized apples in a buttery crust, topped with a thick layer of old fashioned crumble
- Single $4.99
- Whole $25.00
Other Desserts
Cannoli Chips
$4.99
Freshly made cannoli chips sprinkled with cinnamon & sugar, served with sweetened ricotta cheese
Brownie
bittersweet chocolate
- Single $3.49
- Dozen $36.00
Chocolate Molten Cake
$4.99Lemon Bar
- Single $3.49
- Dozen $36.00
Raspberry Bar
- Single $3.49
- Dozen $36.00
Cookie
Freshly Baked Daily. Selection May Vary
- Chocolate Chip (dozen) $7.00
- Oatmeal (dozen) $7.00
- Peanut Butter (dozen) $7.00
Cookies
$0.99Beverages
Coke
$1.50Diet Coke
$1.50Sprite
$1.50Root Beer
$1.50Maria's Water
$1.50San Pellegrino Soda
- Orange $2.50
- Lemon $2.50
- Blood Orange $2.50
San Pellegrino Water - Sparkling
- Sm $2.95
- Lg $4.95
San Pellegrino Water - Flat
- Sm $2.95
- Lg $4.95
Family Meal
Family Meal #1
Baked Mostaccioli - Pasta with ricotta and Marinara Sauce, topped with eggplant and mozzarella cheese
- Small $48.99
- Large $122.99
Family Meal #2
paghetti and Meatballs or Baked Ziti
- paghetti & Meatballs - Small $52.99
- Spaghetti & Meatballs - Large $132.99
- Baked Ziti - Small $52.99
- Baked Ziti - Large $132.99
Family Meal #3
Tray of Meat or Veggie Lasagna
- Small $56.99
- Large $138.99
Family Meal #4
Chicken Parmigiana or Chicken Sesame and Spaghetti Marinara or Pasta Aglio Olio
- Small $65.99
- Large $159.99
Family Meal #5
Chicken Marsala or Chicken Piccata and Pasta Aglio Olio with Broccoli
- Small $69.99
- Large $172.99
Sandwich Meal #6
Cold Panini Sandwich Assortment (on homemade focaccia)
- Small $65.00
- Large $162.00
Sandwich Meal #7
Cold Hero Sandwich Assortment (on italian sesame roll)
- Small $65.00
- Large $162.00
Sandwich Meal #8
Hot Hero Assortment (on italian sesame roll)
- Small $65.00
- Large $162.00
Summer Chef's Creations
Holiday Spinach Salad
$13.99
Fresh spinach, dried cranberries, cryspy pancetta, mushrooms, gorgonzola cheese, glazed toffee walnuts & balsamic vinaigrette
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
$8.99
Roasted brussels sprouts with brown butter, pancetta, balsamic & pecorino
Pan Roasted Atlantic Salmon
$20.99
Slamon with tomato lemon butter sauce, served with mashed potatoes & roasted vegetables
Harvest Pumpkin Ravioli
$15.99
Pumpkin ravioli with sage, shallots, apple cider-cream sauce & garnished with shaved parmesan cheese
Scratch Pumpkin & Chicken Lasagna
$16.99
Roasted sweet chunks of pumpkin, ground chicken, fontina cheese, parmesan & our bechamel sauce layered between fresh carrot pasta sheets
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General Info
Cuisine
Italian
About Us
Maria's Italian Kitchens often remind guests of the casual, sometimes boisterous, neighborhood eateries of another era. Each Maria's Italian Kitchen is a direct descendant of the Alfano family's take-out kitchen that Maria Alfano opened in 1975. Growing up in Hoboken New Jersey, Maria learned all the delicious nuances of Napolitano family recipes, soups, dressings, pasta dishes and other regional Italian foods from her mother, Luisa, who was born in Naples, Italy. She must have learned her lessons well because that first Maria's Italian Kitchen was a huge success.In 1985, Maria's daughter, Madelyn Alfano followed in her footsteps and opened the first table-service Maria's Italian Kitchen in Sherman Oaks. Madelyn ultimately expanded the successful concept to nine more locations, and still personally supervises the kitchens and oversees all the restaurants. Each one carries on the Alfano tradition of warmhearted service, painstaking attention to detail, and a commitment to using only the highest quality ingredients. To this day, Maria's Italian Kitchen is proud to be a family-run operation. And we will welcome you like a member of our own family.