a half pound of pork link sausage, with seven herbs and spices. each link is topped with our homemade marinara sauce and is served with two slices of garlic bread
Paesano Bread
$8.95
a freshly baked loaf of artisan bread served with roasted garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, parmesan cheese, and cracked pepper for dipping
Spinach Artichoke Dip
$8.95
a warm, creamy dip filled with spinach and artichokes, served with tri-colored tortilla chips
Bruschetta
$8.95
four slices of italian bread topped with garlic butter and melted mozzarella cheese, mounded with a mixture of fresh roma tomatoes, basil, and italian seasonings
Combination Platter
a combination of all of our favorites: three slices of bruschetta, mushrooms, and two slices of cheese bread
(serves 4-6)$15.95
Meat & Poultry
Chicken Entrees
side of spaghetti marinara, salad, and garlic bread included for all chicken entrees. a twicebaked potato may be substituted for the side of spaghetti marinara for $1 extra
Pollo Al Marsala (Chicken Marsala)
$17.95
a boneless chicken breast baked in a rich marsala wine sauce with fresh mushrooms, topped with mozzarella cheese
Pollo Alla Parmigiana (Chicken Parmesan)
$17.95
breast of chicken baked in a special tomato sauce flavored with parmesan cheese, garnished with ham strips, and topped with melted mozzarella
Honey Dijon Chicken
$17.95
a tender breast of chicken topped with red peppers, green onions, our unique honey dijon sauce, and mozzarella cheese
Angus Beef
the following entrees may be blackened (cajun seasoned) upon request and are served with salad, garlic bread, and your choice of: twicebaked potato, spaghetti marinara, spicy roasted red potatoes, or steamed broccoli. not responsible for steaks ordered medium-well or well done
Top Sirloin
center cut of choice beef
Eight Ounce$16.95
Twelve Ounce$19.95
Beef Tenderloin
$28.95
the most tender of all steaks, delicate in flavor and texture (eight ounce)
New York Strip
$23.95
twelve ounces of usda dry aged prime beef. a customer favorite
Combination Dinner
8 ounce grilled chicken breast or five jumbo shrimp may be added to any of our steak dinners
Add Chicken$4.95
Add Shrimp$6.95
Seafood Specialties
salad and garlic bread included for all seafood items
Gamberi Al Burro (Butter Shrimp)
$18.95
jumbo shrimp sprinkled with bread crumbs; baked in a savory sauce of real butter, garlic, lemon, and dill. served on a platter of steaming parmesan fettuccine
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
$17.95
shrimp sautéed in olive oil, basil, red pepper flakes, and garlic. fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, and angel-hair pasta are added and tossed in a spicy tomato sauce
Salmon Veneto
$19.95
thick cut portion of this flavorful fish, crusted with garlic breadcrumbs and baked in a lemon dill butter sauce; served with a side of spaghetti marinara
Seafood Lasagna
$19.95
layers of spinach and white lasagna pasta filled with a rich mixture of baby shrimp, flaky atlantic cod, and crab. marinara and a creamy white sauce complete the entree
Orange Roughy Parmesan
$18.95
a generous portion of this white flaky fish, topped with a buttery parmesan sauce touched with green onion, and baked to a golden brown. spaghetti marinara included
Soup and Salad
all salad dressings are homemade in our kitchen and are available in convenient take home pints! upon request we offer low fat dressings. Homemade Salad Dressings: creamy garlic, italian vinaigrette, french, thousand island, maytag bleu cheese, ranch, or caesar
French Onion
$5.95
a rich, full flavored soup topped with a garlic toastie and melted swiss cheese. baked to order
Soup of the Day
$4.95
a bowl of steaming homemade soup, made with fresh ingredients. ask your server about today's selection
Chef Salad
$12.95
strips of ham and cheese, thuringer, boiled egg, tomato, green pepper, cucumbers, and black olives covering a bed of icy crisp lettuce
Shrimp Salad
$15.95
take the chef salad one step further with the addition of one-third pound of delicious chilled gulf shrimp
Shrimp Scampi Salad
$12.95
freshly broiled seasoned shrimp served on a bed of mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and slivered almonds
Mediterranean Chicken Salad
$12.95
greek seasoned chicken breast served on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers, ripe black olives, and artichoke hearts
House Salad
$4.95
crisp lettuce salad with your choice of our homemade dressing. may we suggest our famous brown bottle italian or creamy garlic
Sandwiches
all sandwiches served with potato chips. a salad may be substituted for the chips for $2 extra
Hot Italian Sausage
$12.95
a spicy italian sausage patty and mozzarella cheese on garlic buttered french bread, topped with seasoned tomato sauce and toasted in our ovens
Roast Beef
$12.95
several layers of juicy slow roasted prime rib on a toasted loaf of french bread. finished with melted mozzarella and served au jus for dipping
Submarine
$12.95
lean, tender ham and thuringer (summer sausage) on french bread, covered with pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese. toasted until golden brown
Ham and Cheese
$12.95
smoked ham and cheddar cheese on french bread, dabbed with garlic butter, and baked until piping hot
Gourmet Pizza
our pizza has a thin crispy crust. ingredients available: italian sausage, canadian bacon , thuringer, ground beef, pepperoni, black olive, shrimp ($2 upcharge), onion, red pepper, fresh tomato, fresh garlic, sun-dried tomato, green olive, mushroom, green pepper, broccoli, pineapple, spinach, fresh basil
1 Ingredient
10"$11.90
14"$15.10
2 Ingredients
10"$13.15
14"$16.85
3 Ingredients
10"$14.40
14"$18.60
4 Ingredients
10"$15.65
14"$20.35
House Special
italian sausage, pepperoni, canadian-bacon, thuringer, onion, mushroom, green pepper, green olive, and black olive
10"$15.65
14"$20.35
Vegetarian
broccoli, red peppers, mushrooms, and onions
10"$15.65
14"$20.35
Sweet Treats
Brownie Pie
$5.00
a rich chocolate creation with english walnuts and topped with fresh dairy whipped cream
Tiramisu
$6.00
espresso soaked ladyfinger cakes layered with a creamy zabaglione filling. a rich traditional italian dessert
Featured Frozen Dessert
$4.95
please ask your server for tonight's selection
Cheesecake
$6.00
classic new york style baked cheesecake on a vanilla wafer crust; served with your choice of strawberries, chocolate sauce, or raspberry sauce
Kahlua Chocolate Cake
$5.50
warm chocolate cake lightly flavored with kahlua; served ala mode and drizzled with chocolate syrup
Biscotti
$3.25
a varying selection of five petite biscotti. these traditional crunchy italian cookies accompany coffee perfectly
Ice Cream Desserts
$6.50
no blender used here! these are mixed by hand with real vanilla ice cream; served with a petite biscotti. almond joy (kahlua & amaretto), brandy alexander (brandy), golden cadillac (galliano), grasshopper (crème de menthe), nutty irishman (frangelico), pink squirrel (crème de almond), polar bear (kahlua), raspberry delight (chambord), toasted squirrel (amaretto), velvet hammer (cointreau)
Pans to Go
24 hour notice is necessary for all pan entrees and whole desserts. speak to management for details and more selections
Sauces
$7.95
pint of marinara or meat sauce
Salad Dressings
$6.95
pint of salad dressing
Lasagna
$10.95
ready-to-bake single serving lasagna
11x15 Pan Pasta
$89.95
(feeds 18-20) your choice of: lasagna, vegetarian lasagna, manicotti, or cannelloni
11x15 Pan Chicken Entrees
$89.95
(20 four oz.chicken breasts) your choice of sauces: marsala, honey-dijon, or parmigiana
Spaghetti
$65.00
(feeds about 20 people) your choice of marinara or meat sauce. also includes two loaves of garlic bread
Loaf of Garlic Bread
$10.00
10 pieces
11x15 Pan Mixed Green Salad
$59.95
(feeds 25 people and includes 4 pints of salad dressing)
Half Pan Entrees
of pasta, chicken, or spaghetti are also available in addition to numerous desserts. please speak to a manager for more information
Pasta Favorires
salad and garlic bread included with all pasta entrees. *any of our pastas may be substituted in these dishes
Lasagna
$15.95
pasta layered with a hearty meat sauce, selected herbs and cheeses, mushrooms, a slice of italian ham, and topped with mozzarella cheese
Vegetarian Lasagna
$15.95
layers of spinach pasta and various cheeses baked in a blend of creamy white and tomato sauces; topped with melted mozzarella
Cheese Ravioli
$15.95
three cheese ravioli with your choice of meat sauce, marinara tomato, or alfredo sauce
Cannelloni
$15.95
large tender tubes of pasta filled with your choice of: three cheeses rolled with a slice of ham, ground beef and spinach flavored with wine, combination - one roll of each. all baked in a creamy white sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo*
$14.95
pasta cooked softly with a classic sauce comprised of melted butter, cream, and parmesan cheese
Add Grilled Chicken or Shrimp for
$3.25
Penne with Mushrooms*
$16.95
pasta with sautéed fresh mushrooms in a creamy alfredo sauce with a hint of beef flavor
Add Grilled Chicken or Shrimp for
$3.25
Butternut Squash Ravioli
$16.95
sweet squash ravioli in browned butter with fresh sage and candied walnuts
Manicotti
$15.95
large tender tubes of pasta stuffed with your choice of: seasoned lean ground beef, three cheese, combination - one roll of each. all baked in a thick tomato sauce
Ravioli Alla Romagna
$16.95
three cheese ravioli in garlic basil butter with roma tomatoes, spinach, and a sprinkling of parmesan cheese
Penne with Salsiccia*
$17.95
penne pasta topped with italian sausage slices, onions, red peppers, and a spicy red sauce made with a touch of cream
Spaghetti*
$13.95
fresh, steaming pasta with your choice of seasoned meat sauce or marinara tomato sauce
Add Meatballs (5) for
$3.25
Garlic Chicken*
$17.95
grilled sliced chicken breast, pea pods, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes sautéed in a garlic cream sauce and tossed with linguine
Penne with Vodka Sauce*
$14.95
penne pasta with a creamy tomato vodka sauce
Add Chicken or Shrimp for
$3.25
Pasta Favourites
all pasta entrees are served with a house salad and a garlic bread
Lasagna
$9.95
pasta layered with a hearty meat sauce, selected herbs and cheeses, mushrooms, a slice of italian ham, and topped with mozzarella cheese. always our best seller!
Fettuccine Alfredo
$9.95
pasta with a classic sauce made of melted butter, pure cream, and parmesan cheese
Add Grilled Chicken or Shrimp for
$2.00
Spaghetti
$9.95
meat sauce or marinara tomato sauce
Add Meatballs (3) for
$2.00
Penne with Vodka Sauce
$9.95
penne pasta with a creamy tomato vodka sauce
Add Grilled Chicken or Shrimp for
$2.00
Garlic Chicken
$11.95
grilled sliced chicken breast, pea pods, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes sauteed in a garlic cream sauce and tossed with linguine
Vegetarian Lasagna
$9.95
layers of spinach pasta and various cheeses baked in a blend of creamy white and tomato sauces. topped with melted mozzarella
Pesto Linguine
$8.95
classic basil pine nut pesto sauce tossed with linguine
Add Chicken or Shrimp for
$2.00
Penne with Salsiccia
$11.95
penne pasta topped with italian sausage slices, red onions, red and yellow peppers, and a spicy red sauce made with a touch of cream
Ravioli
$8.95
three cheese ravioli with your choice of sauces: seasoned meat, marinara tomato, or creamy alfredo
Butternut Squash Ravioli
$9.95
sweet squash ravioli in browned butter with fresh sage and candied walnuts
Chicken and Seafood
all entrees are served with a house salad and a garlic bread
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
$11.95
shrimp with fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, red pepper flakes, garlic, angel-hair pasta and a spicy tomato sauce
Pollo Al Marsala (Chicken Marsala)
$10.95
chicken breast baked in a marsala wine sauce with mushrooms, topped with mozzarella. side of spaghetti included
Honey Dijon Chicken
$10.95
chicken breast topped with red peppers, green onions, our honey dijon sauce, and mozzarella cheese. spaghetti marinara included
Pollo Alla Parmigiana (Chicken Parmsan)
$10.95
juicy chicken breast baked in a parmesan tomato sauce, ham strips, and mozzarella; spaghetti marinara included
Gourmet Pizza
our pizza has a thin crispy crust. italian sausage, pepperoni, canadian-bacon, thuringer, onion, mushroom, green pepper, green olive, and black olive, italian sausage, canadian bacon, thuringer, ground beef, pepperoni, fresh basil, mushroom, red pepper, fresh tomato, fresh garlic, spinach, green olive, onion, green pepper, broccoli, black olive, shrimp ($2 upcharge), pineapple, sun-dried tomato
1 Ingredient
14"$15.10
10"$11.90
2 Ingredients
14"$16.85
10"$13.15
3 Ingredients
10"$14.40
14"$18.60
4 Ingredients
14"$20.35
10"$15.65
House Special
14"$20.35
10"$15.65
Vegetarian
broccoli, red & yellow peppers, mushrooms, and red onions
14"$20.35
10"$15.65
Personal Pizza Combination
Personal Pizza Combination
$10.95
seven inch individual pizza with a house salad; choose your salad dressing and up to two items on the pizza
Sandwiches and Wraps
served with your choice of side. kattle potato chips, spicy roasted red potatos, or fresh fruit. a salad may be substituted for the side for $2 extra
South Western Wrap
$10.95
your choice of cajun ribeye or chicken wrapped with lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, and southwestern ranch in a tomato basil tortilla
Chicken Sandwiches on a Kaiser Roll
$10.95
pesto chicken - pesto sauce and mozzarella cheese; cordon bleu - ham and mozzarella; bacon ranch - bacon with a creamy ranch spread; parmesan - parmesan sauce and mozzarella
Turkey Wrap
$10.95
tomato basil tortilla with turkey breast, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes with garlic mayonnaise
Roast Beef
$10.95
several layers of juicy slow roasted prime rib on a toasted loaf of french bread, finished with melted mozzarella and served au jus
Ham Sandwich
$10.95
smoked ham and american cheese on french bread, dabbed with garlic butter
Brown Bottle Hot Beef Sandwich
$10.95
sourdough bread topped with sliced prime rib and seasoned mashed potatoes, covered with beef gravy (this open-faced sandwich does not come with a side)
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
$10.95
breaded chicken breast tossed with buffalo hot sauce and rolled in a tomato basil tortilla with red peppers, onions, mozzarella, lettuce, and bleu cheese dressing
Hot Italian Sausage
$10.95
hand-pattied spicy italian sausage and mozzarella cheese on garlic buttered french bread, topped with pizza sauce and toasted
Classic Club
$10.95
double decker with ham, thinly sliced turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, garlic mayonnaise, and cheddar cheese on lightly toasted sourdough
Half Pound Burgers on a Kaiser Bun
$10.95
bacon bleu cheese - maytag bleu cheese and bacon; mushroom swiss - sautéed mushrooms and swiss; pizza burger - pepperoni, pizza sauce, and mozzarella; hawaiian burger - teriyaki and pineapple
Italian Tuna Melt
$10.95
tuna salad flavored with oregano on sourdough bread with melted swiss cheese
Submarine
$10.95
ham and thuringer (summer sausage) on french bread with pizza sauce and mozzarella
Soup, Salad and Combinations
Soup of the Day
$4.95
made fresh daily
Baked French Onion
$5.95
a full flavored soup topped with a garlic toastie and melted swiss cheese
House Salad
$4.95
small size, dressing choices: creamy garlic, ranch, french, bleu cheese, thousand island, italian vinaigrette, or caesar
Shrimp Scampi Salad
$11.95
scampi style seasoned warm shrimp served over mixed lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and slivered almonds
Chef Salad
$11.95
strips of ham and cheese, thuringer, boiled egg, tomato, green pepper, cucumbers, and black olives; covering a bed of icy crisp lettuce
Shrimp Salad
$12.95
take the chef salad one step further with the addition of chilled gulf shrimp
Granny Smith Salad
$11.95
mixed lettuce topped with broiled chicken breast, sliced granny smith apples, candied walnuts, and bleu cheese crumbles
Mediterranean Chicken Salad
$11.95
greek seasoned chicken breast served on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers, ripe black olives, and artichoke hearts
Combination
$10.95
.house salad and soup of the day or choose a half sandwich from the following options with your choice of soup or salad. submarine sandwich, italian tuna melt, brown bottle hot beef, ham and cheese, hot italian sausage, roast beef
Appetizers
Mushrooms
$8.95
tender, fresh mushrooms baked in garlic butter, lemon, dill, and parmesan cheese
Cheese Bread
three large slices of italian bread topped with garlic butter and mozzarella cheese, baked to a golden brown
a half pound of pork link sausage, with seven herbs and spices. each link is topped with our homemade marinara sauce and is served with two slices of garlic bread
Paesano Bread
$8.95
a freshly baked loaf of artisan bread served with roasted garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, parmesan cheese, and cracked pepper for dipping
Spinach Artichoke Dip
$8.95
a warm, creamy dip filled with spinach and artichokes, served with tri-colored tortilla chips
Bruschetta
$8.95
four slices of bread topped with garlic butter and mozzarella cheese, mounded with a mixture of fresh roma tomatoes, basil, and italian seasonings
Combination Platter
$15.95
(serves 4-6), a combination of all our favorites: 3 slices of bruschetta, mushrooms, and 2 slices of cheese bread
Sweet Treats
Brownie Pie
$5.00
a rich chocolate creation with english walnuts and topped with fresh dairy whipped cream. a brown bottle favorite
Tiramisu
$6.00
espresso soaked ladyfinger cakes with a creamy zabaglione filling; rich and traditional
Cheesecake
$6.00
new york style baked cheesecake on a vanilla wafer crust; served with your choice of strawberries, chocolate sauce, or raspberry sauce
Kahlua Chocolate Cake
$5.50
warm chocolate cake lightly flavored with kahlua; served ala mode and drizzled with chocolate syrup
Featured Frozen Dessert
$4.95
please ask your server for today's selection
Biscotti
$3.25
a varying selection of five handmade petite biscotti. these traditional crunchy italian cookies accompany coffee perfectly
Ice Cream Desserts
$6.50
mixed by hand with real vanilla ice cream; served with a petite biscotti.almond joy - kahlua & amaretto; brandy alexander - brandy; golden cadillac - galliano; grasshopper - crème de menthe; nutty irishman - frangelico; pink squirrel - crème de almond; polar bear - kahlua; raspberry delight - chambord; toasted squirrel - amaretto; velvet hammer - cointreau
Appetizers
Mushrooms
$8.95
tender, fresh mushrooms baked in garlic butter, lemon, dill, and parmesan cheese
Salsiccia
$8.95
a half pound of spicy pork link sausage, with seven herbs and spices. each link is topped with our homemade marinara sauce
Pizza
10" gluten free rice flour crust. ingredients available: italian sausage, canadian bacon, thuringer, ground beef, pepperoni,onion, red pepper, pineapple, mushroom, fresh tomato, fresh garlic, green pepper, sun-dried tomato, green olive, broccoli , spinach, black olive, fresh basil, shrimp ($2 upcharge) .greek seasoned chicken breast served on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, cucumber, ripe black olives, and artichoke hearts
1 Ingredient
$12.90
2 Ingredients
$14.15
3 Ingredients
$15.40
4 Ingredients
$16.65
Fresh Salads
House Salad
$4.95
crisp lettuce salad with your choice of our homemade dressing: creamy garlic, french, ranch, italian vinaigrette, thousand island, or blue cheese
Shrimp Scampi Salad
$12.95
freshly broiled seasoned shrimp served on a bed of fresh greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and slivered almonds
Chef Salad
$12.95
strips of ham and cheese, thuringer, boiled egg, tomato, green pepper, cucumbers, and black olives covering a bed of icy crisp lettuce
Mediterranean Chicken Salad
$12.95
greek seasoned chicken breast served on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, cucumber, ripe black olives, and artichoke hearts
Beverage
Angry Orchard Hard Cider
$5.50
Crispin Original
$6.00
Entrees
house dinner salad included with all entrees.with the exception of the penne pasta, the entrees also include your choice of steamed broccdi or a twice baked potato
Penne Pasta
$15.95
gluten free corn and rice pasta with your choice of seasoned meat sauce, marinara tomato, classic pesto, or creamy alfredo sauce
Add Seasoned Chicken Breast or Salsiccia
$3.25
Chicken Parmesan
$17.95
boneless chicken breast baked in a special tomato sauce flavored with parmesan cheese, garnished with ham strips, and topped with melted mozzarella
Chicken Florentine
$17.95
juicy breast of chicken baked in our homemade marinara sauce and topped with ham strips and sliced black olives
Orange Roughy Parmesan
$18.95
white flaky fish, topped with a buttery parmesan sauce touched with green onion, and baked to a golden brown
Salmon
$19.95
a generous portion of buttery salmon, baked in our garlic dill butter sauce
Top Sirloin
center cut of choice beef
Eight Ounce$16.95
Twelve Ounce$19.95
Beef Tenderloin
$28.95
the most tender of all steaks, delicate in flavor and texture (8 ounces)
The Brown Bottle was established in 1972 in Cedar Falls, Iowa by Donald Landau. The Iowa City restaurant opened two years later, Waterloo followed shortly thereafter, and North Liberty joined us in 1994. The original recipes and sauces were developed by Donnalee Landau. The menu has since been expanded by the four Landau children, who now own and operate the businesses. The name “Brown Bottle” derived from the Schlitz Brewery in the 70’s. They set the standard as the first company to sell beer in brown bottles instead of clear (to extend the beer’s shelf life). A tasting room at the Brewery was named “The Brown Bottle” to help market their new concept. The Landau family copyrighted the name and soon opened the first Brown Bottle Italian restaurant.