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Minneci Ristorante
401 S 1st St
Champaign, IL 61820
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Dinner Menu
Primo Piato
Antipasto Misto
$9.00
a tempting variety of caciocavallo cheese, prosciutto, olives & giardiniera.
Homemade Mozzarella Sticks
cut & breaded in our own kitchen, golden outside & velvety melted inside.
- 6 Sticks $7.00
- 3 Sticks $4.00
Bocconcini
$7.50
fresh mozzarella topped with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic & extra virgin olive oil, surrounded by marinated artichokes & kalamata olives.
Eggplant Or Zucchini Parmigiano
sliced & lightly breaded, topped with our tangy tomato sauce, sprinkled with parmigiano cheese & baked in our oven.
- $8.00
- Make It A Meal $3.50
Shrimp Cocktail
$8.00
6 plump shrimp with our homemade cocktail sauce.
Homemade Meatballs
$4.50
2 of our enormous homemade meatballs smothered in meat sauce & served with garlic bread.
Tostini & Sicilian Olives
$7.00
a garlic lover’s favorite. this traditional dish has freshly chopped tomatoes & olives with garlic, basil, olive oil & italian spices. served with toasted bread rounds.
Breaded Vegetables
$6.00
your choice of cauliflower, mushrooms or zucchini; breaded & served with spicy tomato sauce or ranch dressing.
Sautéed Shrimp Scampi
$9.00
6 plump shrimp sautéed in an olive oil, lemon & garlic sauce. served with garlic bread.
Combo Platter
$6.50
a trio of golden fried vegetables: breaded mushrooms, cauliflower & zucchini
Pizza Bread
$5.00
sliced bread topped with spicy sauce, mozzarella cheese & baked to perfection.
Fried Calamari
$7.00
lightly floured & fried, served with cocktail sauce & a lemon wedge.
Homemade Onion Rings
made from scratch & cooked to a golden brown.
- Large $4.00
- Small $2.50
Soups
Minestrone Soup
a homemade italian delight. contains fresh carrots, zucchini, celery, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, noodles & spices.
- Cup $3.00
- Bowl $4.50
Friday’s Clam Chowder
creamy, homemade clam chowder made fresh every friday
- Cup $3.00
- Bowl $4.50
Salads
homemade salad dressings: house italian, bleu cheese, ranch, french, creamy italian, 1000 island, oil & vinegar. additions $0.75, bleu cheese crumbles, each added vegetable.
Tossed Salad
$4.00
a crisp & cool combination of romaine & iceberg lettuce with tomatoes, croutons & your choice of dressing.
Club Salad
$7.00
romaine & iceberg lettuce topped with ham, turkey, provolone,cheddar, tomatoes, croutons & your choice of dressing.
Grilled Chicken Salad
$7.50
romaine & iceberg lettuce topped with 2 tender grilled chicken breasts, shredded parmigiano & pecorino cheeses, tomatoes, croutons & your choice of dressing.
Vegetarian Salad
$7.50
romaine & iceberg lettuce topped with sliced roma tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts, green & kalamata olives, provolone & cheddar cheeses, red peppers, onions & croutons with your choice of dressing.
Traditional Dishes
at minneci’s we serve meals, not just entrees. all of our pasta dinners have very generous portions & are served with a cup of soup or salad & garlic bread or a dinner roll. add any of the following items to any meal grilled sausage, $2 meatballs $3.5 sautéed mushrooms, chicken breast $2.5
Basic Pastas
$11.50
spaghetti , spaghettini (angel hair), mostaccoili (small pasta tubes) topped with your choice of meat,marinara or spicy tomato sauce.
Homemade Meat Lasagna
$14.00
made from scratch in our own kitchen. alternate layers of wide pasta with ground beef, mushrooms, spinach & spices. topped with your choice of sauce.
Homemade Cheese Lasagna
$13.50
alternate layers of wide pasta filled with a mixture of ricotta cheese & spices. topped with your choice of sauce.
Homemade Manicotti
$13.50
large pasta tubes stuffed with a mixture of beef, pork, cheeses & spices. topped with your choice of sauce.
Meat Ravioli
$13.00
round pasta pockets, filled with beef & smothered in your choice of sauce.
Meat Tortellini
$13.00
rings of pasta filled with beef & covered in a sauce of your choosing.
Fettuccine Alfredo
fettuccine noodles tossed in a blend of homemade cream sauce & parmigiano cheese.
- Add Shrimp $3.50
- Add Chicken $2.50
- Add Broccoli $2.00
Traditional Dishes - Specialty Sauces
add these flavorful sauces to any dish.
Alla Panna (alfredo)
$2.00
white cream sauce.
Salsa Rosa
$2.00
flavorful mixture of marinara & alfredo sauces.
House Specialties
for smaller appetites, smaller portions are available for $3 off the regular price. add any of the following toppings to a smaller portion for $2 grilled sausage, sautéed mushrooms, 1 meatball, grilled chicken.
Primavera
$15.00
spaghetti tossed with shrimp sautéed in olive oil, topped with fried zucchini & sprinkled with fresh parsley & parmigiano.
Carbonara
$14.50
pasta tossed with prosciutto (cured italian ham) in a light egg & olive oil sauce. seasoned with fresh ground pepper.
Toasted Ravioli
$14.00
beef-filled ravioli, lightly breaded & fried, then topped with meat sauce & smothered with melted mozzarella cheese.
Pasta With Garlic & Oil
$13.00
crushed garlic, imported olive oil & a blend of parmigiano & romano cheeses.
Pesto Pasta
$13.00
a very tasty & hearty homemade pesto sauce over your choice of pasta.
Spinach Tortellini
$13.50
rings of spinach pasta filled with cheese & covered in a sauce of your choosing. we highly recommend our salsa rosa.
Pasta Arrabiata
$14.00
translated as “angry pasta”, a combination of rigatoni, sautéed pancetta (cured italian bacon) in olive oil, fresh garlic & marinara. sprinkled with fresh basil this dish is both spicy & delicious.
Contadina
$13.50
spaghetti tossed in a combination of green peppers, sweet red peppers & onions. sautéed in garlic & olive oil, topped with a blend of parmigiano & romano cheeses.
Linguine With Clam Sauce
$15.00
comes with your choice of red or white clam sauce. shelled whole baby clams are used to guarantee that either dish will be sure to please.
Pizza
meat toppings: anchovies, bacon, hamburger, pepperoni, sausage, ham, prosciutto, chicken. vegetable toppings: black olives, green olives, green peppers, red peppers, mushrooms, onions, artichokes, eggplant, spinach, zucchini, sliced tomatoes.
Pizza Bianca
white pizza with a combination of mozzarella, provolone & parmigiano cheeses, with olive oil.
- 10” $8.00
- 12" $9.00
- 14" $11.00
Tortellini Pizza
traditional pizza topped with sliced tomatoes, cheese-filled spinach tortellini & meat tortellini.
- 10” $11.50
- 12" $13.50
- 14" $16.50
Minneci’s Combo
choose up to 5 toppings in these combinations: 3 meats & 1 veggie, 2 meats & 3 veggies, 5 veggies.
- 10” $12.50
- 12" $14.50
- 14" $17.50
Pizza Margherita
crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil & mozzarella cheese. sprinkled with parmigiano.
- 10” $10.00
- 12" $12.00
- 14" $15.00
Chef’s Suggestion
pizza bianca with gorgonzola cheese, sun-dried tomatoes & fresh garlic.
- 10” $11.50
- 12" $13.50
- 14" $16.50
Pizza - Main
meat toppings: anchovies, bacon, hamburger, pepperoni, sausage, ham, prosciutto, chicken. vegetable toppings: black olives, green olives, green peppers, red peppers, mushrooms, onions, artichokes, eggplant, spinach, zucchini, sliced tomatoes.
Traditional Cheese Pizza
- 10" $8.00
- 12" $9.00
- 14" $11.00
Each Additional Meat On Any Pizza
- 10" $1.75
- 12" $2.00
- 14" $2.50
Each Additional Veggie
- 10" $0.75
- 12" $1.00
- 14" $1.50
Panini - Sandwiches
all sandwiches come with your choice of salad, soup, fries or cottage cheese. substitute homemade onion rings for $1 more.
Italian Beef
$8.00
a minneci specialty. sliced thin, piled high, & seasoned to perfection. served with au jus, & pepperoncinis.
Meatball Sandwich
$7.50
two of our homemade italian meatballs, smothered in meat sauce on a sub bun.
Sausage Sandwich
$7.50
this made from scratch sandwich is made from fresh ground pork; italian seasoning grilled & served with meat sauce.
Pizza Sandwich
smothered with spicy sauce, mozzarella cheese & topped with your choice of one topping.
- $7.00
- Additional Toppings Are (each) $0.50
Pollo / Chicken
all our homemade chicken dishes include soup or salad, a side dish of pasta & choice of garlic bread or dinner roll.
Chicken Saltimbocca
$18.00
minneci’s most popular & most flavorful dish. two tender chicken breast filets, topped with swiss & provolone cheeses with sliced proscuitto. then baked in a premium white wine sauce.
Chicken Cacciatore
$17.00
two boneless chicken breasts baked with potatoes, onions, green peppers, mushrooms & a tangy tomato sauce.
Chicken Parmigiano
$17.00
two tender chicken breast filets with marinara sauce & sprinkled with melted mozzarella & parmigiano cheeses.
Chicken Marsala
$17.00
two boneless chicken breasts baked in the finest marsala wine sauce with onions, mushrooms & potatoes.
Frutta Di Mare / Seafood
seafood dinners include your choice of soup or salad, steamed broccoli or side of pasta & choice of garlic bread or dinner roll.
Baked Baccala Bianco
$17.50
two tender cod filets baked in an olive oil & premium white wine sauce with a twist of lemon juice.
Swordfish Steak
$17.00
grilled swordfish filet topped with our special olive oil & lemon sauce.
Breaded Shrimp
$16.50
6 plump gulf shrimp, breaded in a mixture our own italian seasonings.
Baked Baccala Pizzaiola
$17.00
two tender cod filets baked in our marinara sauce with kalamata olives & sprinkled with parmigiano cheese.
Salmon Filet
$19.00
grilled, juicy salmon filet cooked to perfection in a dill & butter sauce.
Bistecca / Steaks & More
steaks, chops & veal dinners are served with soup or salad, your choice of homemade onion rings, baked potato or side of pasta & choice of garlic bread or dinner roll. add sautéed items to any meat dish - onions $1.5, mushrooms $2.5
Pork Chop Campagnola
$16.00
a thick, butterfly cut, chop grilled & simmered in olive oil, lemon & oregano.
Veal Parmigiano
$14.50
breaded veal topped with marinara sauce & parmigiano cheese toasted to perfection.
12oz Ribeye Steak
$18.00
the most tender cut of choice ribeye steak grilled to your taste.
Veal Scaloppini
$31.00
8 ounces of tender veal that our head chef hand tenderizes & cooks in a combination of olive oil, premium marsala wine & mushroom sauce. please allow additional time for this dish to be prepared. also comes with spumoni ice cream to cleanse your palette.
Veal Piccante
$32.00
8 ounces of tender veal hand tenderized by our head chef & cooked in a delicious lemon, capers & first-class white wine sauce. please allow additional time for this dish to be prepared. also comes with spumoni ice cream to cleanse your palette.
Minneci’s Desserts
Tiramisu
$5.50
ladyfingers soaked in coffee & rum, layered with a creamy whipped custard & dusted with cocoa.
Irish Cream Bash
$5.00
bailey’s irish cream liquor woven into white & dark chocolate cheesecake.
Cannoli
$4.00
a truly sicilian treat. rolled pastry shell filled with sweetened ricotta cream & chocolate chips. topped with cherries & powdered sugar.
Spumone Ice Cream
$3.00
a flavorful swirl of chocolate, pistachio & cherry ice cream.
Lemon Cream Cake
$5.00
alternate layers of lemon flavored cake & cream filling topped with a lemon wheel & powdered sugar.