Gluten free pasta available add $2. Soup in place of House salad add $3. $7 Split Plate Charge, includes Salad and Ciabatta Bread
Appetizers
Crab Cakes
$14.00
Fresh crab, scallions, and bell pepper, seasoned and fried golden brown with a zesty house sauce and salad garnish
Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
$12.00
Large mushrooms stuffed with a blend of cheeses, Italian sausage, spices, & served with a house Dijon sauce
Baked Parmesan Carciofo
$11.00
Cheese and artichoke dip served with garlic crostinis
Sicilian Calamari
$13.00
Our house favorite lightly breaded fried and tossed with lemon butter, capers, tomatoes, pepperoncinis, kalamata olives, artichokes, and feta cheese
Manzo Carpaccio
$13.00
Prime beef sliced thin, topped with house Dijon, capers, red onion, shaved parmesan, and finished with a salad garnish
Bruschetta
$8.00
Toasted crostinis covered with our homemade tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil and garlic topping
Crispy Zucchini Fritti
$9.00
Fresh zucchini seasoned with bread crumbs and fried golden brown with homemade remoulade
Mussels
$13.00
Australian Green Lip mussels in a garlic white wine sauce, served with homemade crostinis
Arancini di Riso
$8.00
Mozzarella stuffed and seasoned Risotto balls, deep fried and served with homemade marinara
Insalatas
Add to any salad - chicken $5 or salmon or Shrimp (6)$8
Nonna's Special Salad
$13.00
Assorted mixed field greens, candied walnuts, roasted pickled beets and goat cheese tossed with champagne vinaigrette
Baby Arugula
$13.00
Fresh Arugula greens, prosciutto, pine nuts, goat cheese and pears tossed in balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Classic Caesar Salad
$11.00
Crisp romaine is topped with our homemade Caesar dressing, croutons and shaved parmesan
Anti-pasta
Imported Italian meats and cheeses, tomatoes, pepperoncinis, artichokes, roasted bell pepper, olives and red onions, piled on top of mixed greens with house dressing
For Two$15.00
The Wedge
$10.00
Iceberg lettuce, bacon, red onion, diced tomatoes, choice of blue cheese, or ranch dressing and topped with imported blue cheese crumbles
Fresh basil, roma tomatoes, and mozzarella on garlic and olive oil sauce
10" Small$16.00
16" Large$22.00
Chef Israel's Special
Italian sausage, sauteed bell pepper, onions, mushrooms, formaggio, homemade marinara, and fresh basil
10" Small$16.00
16" Large$22.00
The Vegetarian
seasonal vegetables, sauteed onions, mushrooms, spinach, bell pepper, roma tomato, and four-cheese blend with choice of homemade marinara or pesto sauce
10" Small$16.00
16" Large$22.00
Design Your Own Pizza
Toppings: Italian sausage, pepperoni, salami, hot salami, meatballs, chicken, mushrooms, onions, bell pepper, sundried tomatoes, homemade giardinara (hot pepper), roma tomatoes, garlic, anchovies, black olives, fresh basil, kalamata olives, baby clams, feta cheese
10" Small$13.00
16" Large$16.00
10" Small (per topping)
$1.75
16" Large (per topping)
$2.75
Calzones
Chef Israel's Calzone
$16.00
Italian sausage, mushrooms, pepperoni, green pepper, and formaggio
Nonna's House Specialties
Includes House Salad with Ciabatta and Marinara Sauce. Extra Ciabatta- full loaf $1. Add a side of Meatballs (2) or Italian Sausage (1) - $5
Homemade Lasagna
$18.00
Layers of pasta, ground beef and sausage, ricotta cheese, spices, marinara, and melted mozzarella
Vegetable Lasagna
$18.00
Layers of pasta, sauteed vegetables, ricotta and mozzarella cheese, smothered with tomato cream sauce
Ravioli Formaggio
$15.00
A blend of imported cheeses, marinara, Romano, and melted mozzarella
Asparagus Ravioli
$19.00
Stuffed with asparagus and four cheeses covered in a light lemon cream sauce with diced tomatoes and fresh asparagus
Carciofo Con Pollo
$19.00
Roasted chicken, artichokes, sundried tomatoes, diced tomatoes and bow-tie pasta tossed in a Romano cream sauce
Madd Pasta
$19.00
Spicy Italian sausage, sauteed onions, mushrooms, peppers, and spinach tossed in a spicy tomato cream sauce with penne pasta
Spaghetti And Meatballs Or Sausage
$15.00
Homemade marinara and Romano cheese
Baked Penne And Sausage
$17.00
Spicy Italian sausage, marinara, and four cheeses baked with penne pasta and topped with mozzarella cheese
Penne Bolognese
$18.00
Beef and sausage, sauteed bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms tossed in a spicy red wine marinara sauce
Parmigiana
Breaded, seasoned, and sauteed, with marinara and melted mozzarella on a bed of linguini
Chicken$19.00
Veal$22.00
Eggplant$15.00
Piccatta
Breaded and sauteed with capers, artichokes and tomatoes in a delicate lemon butter cream sauce and served on a bed of linguini
Chicken$19.00
Veal$22.00
Marsala
Breaded and sauteed in a light Marsala mushroom sauce and served with linguini pasta
Chicken$19.00
Veal$22.00
Chicken Vasuvio
$19.00
A Chicago Tradition. Marinated chicken breast grilled to perfection and served with carrots and roasted potatoes
Chicken Florentine
$21.00
Tender breaded chicken breast sauteed and topped with spinach, prosciutto, provolone, and cream sauce served on linguini
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
$19.00
Tender breaded chicken breast sauteed in a light lemon Dijon cream sauce with tomatoes and served on bow-tie pasta
Baby Back Ribs
Tender slow cooked fall off the bone Chicago style pork ribs, served with roasted potatoes
Half$18.00
Full$25.00
Beef Brasciole
$22.00
An old Italian favorite. Tender steak pounded thin, filled with beef, Italian sausage, formaggio, and Italian spices, baked in marinara and served with pasta and seasonal vegetables
Veal Osso Buco
$26.00
Tender braised Veal shank served with roasted potatoes, carrots, and onions in a Demi glaze
Garlic Sea Scallops
$28.00
Pan seared sea scallops with a garlic lemon sauce over parmesan risotto
Shrimp Scampi
$21.00
Tender shrimp sauteed in butter, white wine, lemon, garlic, and spices served over a bed of linguini
Linguini Vongole
$21.00
Tender baby clams and mussels sauteed in butter, white wine, lemon, garlic, tomatoes and red pepper flakes served with linguini
Penne Vodka Shrimp
$21.00
Succulent shrimp sauteed in a vodka cream marinara sauce, with basil and sundried tomatoes tossed with penne pasta
Mediterranean Baccala
$19.00
Pan seared White fish, olives, peppers, capers, tomatoes, and onion served over orzo pasta
Pecan Crusted Salmon
$19.00
Sauteed fresh Atlantic salmon crusted with pecans and served in a lemon Buerre blanc sauce over orzo pasta
Tonight 's Specials
Burrata Ball
$12.00
Mozzarella stretched over ricotta, served over kale pesto w/balsamic glaze, pickled onions & garlic crostini
Veal Squash Saltimbocca
$23.00
Butternut ravioli, tossed in brown butter sage sauce, topped w/crispy veal prosciutto
Beef Carbonara
$25.00
8oz beef tender grilled to order, topped with carbonara sauce served w/twice baked potato grilled zucchini
Autumn Gambaretto
$28.00
Pesto marinated grilled shrimp & roasted squash skewers served over tomato-basil pine nut risotto
Appetizers
Crab Cakes
$14.00
Fresh crab, scallions, and bell pepper seasoned and fried golden brown with a zesty house sauce and salad garnish
Sicilian Calamari
$13.00
Our house favorite lightly breaded, fried, and tossed with lemon butter, capers, tomatoes, pepperoncinis, kalamata olives, artichokes, and feta cheese
Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
$12.00
Large mushrooms stuffed with a blend of cheeses, Italian sausage, and spices, served with a house Dijon sauce
Arancini di Riso
$8.00
Mozzarella stuffed seasoned Risotto balls, deep fried with marinara sauce
Bruschetta
$8.00
Toasted crostinis covered with our homemade tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil and garlic topping
Mussels
$13.00
Australian Green Lip mussels in a garlic white wine sauce, served with homemade crostinis
Insalata
Add to any salad - chicken $5 or salmon $6
Nonna's Special Salad
$13.00
Assorted mixed field greens, candied walnuts, roasted pickled beets, and goat cheese tossed with champagne vinaigrette
The Wedge
$10.00
Iceberg lettuce, bacon, red onion, diced tomatoes, choice of blue cheese, or ranch dressing and topped with imported blue cheese crumbles
Italian Chop Salad
$14.00
Assorted Italian meats and cheeses, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, and red onions tossed with crisps greens in a house Italian dressing
Classic Caesar Salad
$11.00
Crisp romaine is topped with our homemade Caesar dressing, croutons, and shaved parmesan
Greek Platter
$13.00
Mixed field greens, olives, feta, red onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, and pepperoncini served with Gyros meat, Tzatziki sauce, and pita bread
Baby Arugula
$13.00
Fresh Arugula greens, prosciutto, pine nuts, goat cheese, and pears tossed in balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Zuppa
Zuppa, Salad, and Bread
$10.00
Your choice of one of our wonderful homemade soups and a salad served with Ciabatta bread
Zuppa del Gornio
$5.00
Chefs choice of the day served with Ciabatta bread
Fresh basil, roma tomatoes, and mozzarella on garlic and olive oil sauce
10" Small$16.00
16" Large$22.00
Chef Israel's Special
Italian sausage, sauteed bell pepper, onions, mushrooms, formaggio, homemade marinara, and fresh basil
10" Small$16.00
16" Large$22.00
The Vegetarian
Seasonal vegetables, sauteed onions, mushrooms, spinach, bell pepper, roma tomato, and four-cheese blend with choice of homemade marinara or pesto sauce
10" Small$16.00
16" Large$22.00
Design Your Own Pizza
Toppings: Italian sausage, pepperoni, salami, hot salami, meatballs, chicken, mushrooms, onions, bell pepper, sundried tomatoes, homemade giardinara (hot pepper), roma tomatoes, garlic, anchovies, black olives, fresh basil, kalamata olives, baby clams, feta cheese
10" Small$13.00
16" Large$16.00
Add per topping (small)
$1.75
Add per topping (large)
$2.75
Calzones
Chef Israel's Calzone
$16.00
Italian sausage, mushrooms, pepperoni, green pepper, and formaggio
Vegetarian
$13.00
Seasonal vegetables, sauteed onion, mushrooms, spinach, bell pepper, roma tomatoes, and formaggio
Nonna's House Specialities
Includes House Salad with Ciabatta and Marinara Sauce Extra Ciabatta- full loaf. Add a side of Meatballs (2) or Italian Sausage (4), $4
Pasta
Gluten free pasta available. Please add $2
Homemade Lasagna
$13.00
Layers of pasta, ground beef and sausage, ricotta cheese, spices, marinara, and melted mozzarella
Vegetable Lasagna
$13.00
Layers of pasta, sauteed vegetables, ricotta and with marinara and melted mozzarella cheese, smothered with mozzarella on a bed of linguini tomato cream sauce
Ravioli Formaggio
$11.00
A blend of imported cheeses, marinara, Romano, and melted mozzarella
Asparagus Ravioli
$13.00
Stuffed with asparagus and four cheeses covered in a light lemon cream sauce with diced tomatoes and fresh asparagus
Carciofo Con Pollo
$13.00
Roasted chicken, artichokes, sundried tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and bow-tie pasta tossed in a Romano cream sauce
Madd Pasta
$14.00
Spicy Italian sausage, sauteed onions, mushrooms, peppers, and spinach tossed in a spicy tomato cream sauce with pens pasta
Eggplant Parmigiana
$11.00
Breaded, seasoned, and baked, with marinate and melted mozzarella on a bed of linguini
Spaghetti and Meatballs or Sausage
$11.00
Homemade Marinara and Romano cheese
Baked Penne and Sausage
$12.00
Penne pasta, spicy Italian sausage, marinara, Romano cheese, and melted mozzarella baked to perfection
Pollo and Vitello
Parmigiana
Breaded, seasoned, and sauteed, with marinara and melted mozzarella on a bed of linguini
Chicken$13.00
Veal$16.00
Parmesan Crusted
Tender breaded chicken breast, sauteed in a light lemon Dijon cream sauce with diced tomatoes and served on bow-tie pasta
Chicken$14.00
Piccata
Breaded and sauteed with capers, artichokes and tomatoes in a delicate lemon butter cream sauce and served on a bed of linguini
Chicken$13.00
Veal$16.00
Marsala
Tender breaded chicken or veal sauteed in a light Marsala mushroom sauce and served with linguini pasta
Chicken$13.00
Veal$16.00
Chicken Vasuvio
$13.00
A Chicago Tradition. Marinated chicken breast grilled to perfection and served with carrots and roasted potatoes
Frutti di Mare
Shrimp Scampi
$16.00
Shrimp sauteed in butter, white wine, lemon, garlic, tomatoes, and spices served over a bed of linguini
Linguine Vongole
$16.00
Tender baby clams and mussels sauteed in butter, white wine, lemon, garlic, tomatoes, and spices served with linguini
Penne Vodka Shrimp
$16.00
Succulent shrimp sauteed in a vodka cream marinara sauce, with basil and sundried tomatoes tossed with penne pasta
Pecan Crusted Salmon
$16.00
Sauteed fresh Atlantic salmon crusted with pecans and served in a lemon Buerre blanc sauce over orzo pasta
Sandwiches
Served with a choice of fries or pasta salad
Italian Beef
$13.00
Our homemade beef, slow roasted, served on crispy Italian bread, with baked peppers and our homemade giardinera
Parma
Topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella on crispy Italian bread
Italian Meatball$11.00
Italian Sausage$11.00
Eggplant$11.00
Chicken$11.00
Combo Beef & Sausage
$14.00
With baked peppers and hot giadinera on crispy Italian bread
We have been in business since 1952, starting with Johnnie's. In 1980, we opened red hot experience in Littleton. Some of our other restaurants have been, frabkly red hots, ristorante catalano, and catalano's Italian Market.