Mercato Shelton

Contact

785 Bridgeport Ave.
Shelton CT, 06484

203-587-4072

Hours

Mon—Thur:

Kitchen: 11:30am—9:30pm
Bar: Until 11pm

Fri—Sat:

Kitchen: 11:30am—10:30pm
Bar: Until 12:30am

Sun:

Kitchen: 11:30am—9:30pm
Bar: Until 10:30pm

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Ciao!

Opening Friday Nov 22 @ 4pm

We are excited to announce the upcoming opening of our newest Mercato Italian Kitchen, set in the heart of Fountain Square, Shelton. This location represents a step above anything we’ve done before, blending modern elegance with the rich traditions of Italian cuisine that Mercato is known for. The space itself is a gorgeous setting, with refined details and an ambiance designed to elevate your dining experience. Whether you’re here for a special occasion or an evening out, our commitment to quality and passion for Italian flavors will shine through in every dish. Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare to welcome you to a new level of dining at Mercato.

Mangia!

Mangia!

Lunch/Dinner Menu

small plates

  • “SEACOAST” MUSHROOM CROSTINI

    14

    “SEACOAST” MUSHROOM CROSTINI

    14

    robiola, marsala caramel, toasted ciabatta

  • Pancetta

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    14

    Pancetta

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    14

    pork belly, apple mostarda, porchetta spice

  • truffle parmigiano fries

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    12

    truffle parmigiano fries

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    12

    garlic-parmigiana dipping sauce

  • wood fired olives

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    11

    wood fired olives

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    11

    balsamic, rosemary, citrus

Antipasto

  • BRUSSELS & BURRATA

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    18

    BRUSSELS & BURRATA

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    18

    fig aioli, burrata, prosciutto, pistachios

  • CARL ANOTHONY’S CALAMARI

    19

    CARL ANOTHONY’S CALAMARI

    19

    sweet & spicy balsamic, citrus

  • CHARRED OCTOPUS

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    19

    CHARRED OCTOPUS

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    19

    romesco, crispy fingerling potatoes, lemon

  • CRISPY EGGPLANT NAPOLEON

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    15

    CRISPY EGGPLANT NAPOLEON

    v

    15

    marinara, stracciatella cheese, balsamic

  • FRIED CALAMARI

    17

    FRIED CALAMARI

    17

    cherry peppers, marinara, spicy aioli

  • FRIED MOZZARELLA

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    15

    FRIED MOZZARELLA

    v

    15

    parmigiano, marinara

  • GRILLED LAMB CHOP
    LOLLIPOPS*

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    19

    GRILLED LAMB CHOP
    LOLLIPOPS*

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    19

    mint pesto, aged balsamic

  • MUSSELS POT

    18

    MUSSELS POT

    18

    fennel & roasted garlic cream, charred ciabatta

  • RICOTTA TOAST

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    16

    RICOTTA TOAST

    v

    16

    whipped ricotta, fig jam, vino cotto

  • TOMATO & MOZZARELLA

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    18

    TOMATO & MOZZARELLA

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    18

    stracciatella, bufala mozzarella, balsamic, basil, frico

  • WOOD-FIRED
    CHICKEN WINGS

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    16

    WOOD-FIRED
    CHICKEN WINGS

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    16

    garlic parm, calabrian hot sauce, or bbq

  • WOOD-FIRED FILET TIPS*

    18

    WOOD-FIRED FILET TIPS*

    18

    roasted garlic crema, arugula, crispy onions

  • ZIA’S MEATBALLS

    16

    ZIA’S MEATBALLS

    16

    polenta, marinara, ricotta, pesto

Insalate

  • CHARRED ROMAINE CAESAR

    14

    CHARRED ROMAINE CAESAR

    14

    parmigiano, garlic croutons, aged balsamic, caesar dressing

  • FIELD GREENS

    v

    15

    FIELD GREENS

    v

    15

    cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, olives, pepperoncini, grana padano, croutons, creamy roasted garlic dressing

  • Inverno

    v

    16

    Inverno

    v

    16

    local greens, farro, roasted butternut squash, candied walnuts, pear, pickled red onion, gorgonzola dolce, white balsamic vinaigrette

  • LITTLE GEM

    16

    LITTLE GEM

    16

    local lettuce, avocado, bacon, roasted tomatoes, charred corn, crispy onions, gorgonzola dressing

  • Sicilian Arugula

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    16

    Sicilian Arugula

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    16

    local greens, sicilian oranges, fennel, red onions, castelvetrano olives, toasted pistachios, creamy italian vinaigrette

Add

grilled organic chicken  7
chicken cutlet  8
shrimp  12
salmon*  12
steak*  12

salumi & formaggio

pepperoncini, olives, roasted red peppers, housemade toast

3 for $19 / 5 for $28

salumi

PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA
SWEET SOPPRESSATA
SPICY SOPPRESSATA
FINOCCHIONA SALAMI
CACCIATORINI SAUSAGE
NDUJA SALAMI

formaggio

ROBIOLA
GORGONZOLA DOLCE
PECORINO ROMANO
PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO
FRESH MOZZARELLA
BUFALA MOZZARELLA
PROVOLONE
BURRATA
RICOTTA
FONTINA

Carne & Pesce

  • Braised Short Rib

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    36

    Braised Short Rib

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    36

    whipped polenta, "seacoast" mushrooms, barolo braising-jus, gremolata

  • Branzino

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    36

    Branzino

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    36

    pan roasted seabass, heirloom tomatoes, castelvetrano olives, roasted peppers, garlic, bistro greens, saba

  • CHICKEN PARMIGIANO

    25

    CHICKEN PARMIGIANO

    25

    marinara, mozzarella, spaghetti

  • CHICKEN SCARPARIELLO

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    26

    CHICKEN SCARPARIELLO

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    26

    free bird farm chicken, fingerling potatoes, broccoli rabe, italian sausage, sweet & hot peppers, onions, pan-jus

  • PORK CHOP SALTIMBOCCA*

    29

    PORK CHOP SALTIMBOCCA*

    29

    prosciutto, fontina, garlicky spinach, whipped polenta, sage demi

  • prime ny strip*

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    39

    prime ny strip*

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    39

    truffled fingerling potatoes, broccoli rabe, roasted garlic & bone marrow butter

  • Wood Fired SALMON*

    29

    Wood Fired SALMON*

    29

    butternut squash fregola, broccolini, blood orange agro-dolce

pasta

substitute with gluten free penne 2.50

  • BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO

    26

    BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO

    26

    straciatella, toasted pumkin seed

  • GARGANELLI

    28

    GARGANELLI

    28

    rock shrimp, nduja, panna, focaccia crumbs

  • CACIO E PEPE

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    23

    CACIO E PEPE

    v

    23

    bucatini, black pepper, pecorino

  • WOOD-FIRED
    “100 LAYER” LASAGNA

    26

    WOOD-FIRED
    “100 LAYER” LASAGNA

    26

    bolognese, béchamel, ricotta, pesto

  • LINGUINE & CLAMS

    26

    LINGUINE & CLAMS

    26

    roasted heirloom tomatoes, white wine, oil & garlic, focaccia crumbs

  • RICOTTA GNOCCHI

    26

    RICOTTA GNOCCHI

    26

    slow braised short rib ragu, stracciatella cheese

  • PAPPARDELLE RUSTICA

    26

    PAPPARDELLE RUSTICA

    26

    chicken sausage, tomato, potato, arugula, roasted garlic, fennel pollen

  • RIGATONI ALLA VODKA

    24

    RIGATONI ALLA VODKA

    24

    pancetta, tomato-vodka cream sauce

wood-fired pizza

substitute with gluten free crust 4

Red

  • Classic

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    16

    Classic

    v

    16

    san marzano, oregano, mozzarella

  • MARGHERITA

    v

    18

    MARGHERITA

    v

    18

    san marzano, fresh mozzarella, basil, EVOO

  • SWEET & SPICY

    19

    SWEET & SPICY

    19

    san marzano, fresh mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, hot honey

  • THREE LITTLE PIGS

    19.5

    THREE LITTLE PIGS

    19.5

    sweet sausage, pancetta, smoked bacon, fresh mozzarella, pecorino romano

  • Veggie

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    19

    Veggie

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    19

    san marzano, provolone, roasted red peppers, red onions, eggplant, spinach, roasted garlic

white

  • ABRUZZI

    19.5

    ABRUZZI

    19.5

    crumbled sausage, broccoli rabe, fresh ricotta, mozzarella, pecorino romano, crushed red pepper

  • Fig & Prosciutto

    19

    Fig & Prosciutto

    19

    prosciutto di parma, fig jam, gorgonzola, ricotta, mozzarella, arugula

  • GET FIGGY WITH IT

    19

    GET FIGGY WITH IT

    19

    prosciutto di parma, fig jam, fresh ricotta, mozzarella, arugula, parmigiano

  • Marco Pollo

    19

    Marco Pollo

    19

    chicken sausage, roasted garlic, fontina, bufala mozzarella, pickled red onions, basil

  • Potato & Bacon

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    19

    Potato & Bacon

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    19

    yukon potato, fontina, stracciatella, caramelized onions, roasted garlic, pancetta, rosemary

PANINI

served with hand-cut fries

substitute with: truffle fries 2 / field greens salad 2 / caesar salad 2 / gluten free bread 2.50

  • BURRATA BURGER*

    19

    BURRATA BURGER*

    19

    prime blend, arugula, crispy onions, cherry pepper aioli, brioche bun

  • CAPRESE PANINI

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    18

    CAPRESE PANINI

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    18

    heirloom tomatoes, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, arugula, balsamic, pesto mayo, fresh baked flatbread

  • CHICKEN PANINI

    19

    CHICKEN PANINI

    19

    grilled chicken, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, red onions, basil aioli, fresh baked flatbread

  • FILET MIGNON panini*

    22

    FILET MIGNON panini*

    22

    tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, arugula, garlic parmigiano, crispy onions, fresh baked flatbread

  • Mortadella Panini

    17

    Mortadella Panini

    17

    stracciatella, pistachio, fresh baked flatbread

mangia con le mani!

sides

  • BALSAMIC ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

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    10

    BALSAMIC ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

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    10

  • BROCCOLI RABE Oil & Garlic

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    10

    BROCCOLI RABE Oil & Garlic

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    10

  • Charred corn fregola

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    9

    Charred corn fregola

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    9

  • HANDCUT FRIES

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    8

    HANDCUT FRIES

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    8

  • Roasted potatoes

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    8

    Roasted potatoes

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    8

Brunch

Food

  • BRUNCH BURGER*

    19

    BRUNCH BURGER*

    19

    smoked bacon, provolone, sunny side egg, cherry pepper aioli, brioche bun, served with fries

  • Brunch Pizza

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    19

    Brunch Pizza

    v

    19

    smoked bacon, robiola, mozzarella, sunny-side-up eggs, everything bagel crust

  • Egg & cheese panini

    18

    Egg & cheese panini

    18

    prosciutto, avocado, cherry pepper aioli, brioche

  • eggs florentine

    18

    eggs florentine

    18

    poached egg, sautéed spinach, prosciutto, hollandaise, toasted ciabatta

  • nutella stuffed
    french toast

    16

    nutella stuffed
    french toast

    16

    cannoli cream, caramelized banana, crunch

  • Short Rib in Purgatory

    24

    Short Rib in Purgatory

    24

    braised short rib, poached eggs, polenta, spicy pomodoro sauce, parmigiano

  • WOOD FIRED EGG FRITTATA

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    19

    WOOD FIRED EGG FRITTATA

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    19

    three organic eggs, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, spinach, potatoes, fontina

Cocktails

  • BELLINI

    12

    BELLINI

    12

    prosecco, peach nectar

  • CLEMENTINE COSMO

    14

    CLEMENTINE COSMO

    14

    vodka, clementine liqueur, lime

  • LIMONCELLO SPRITZ

    14

    LIMONCELLO SPRITZ

    14

    limoncello, lemon, prosecco

  • MIMOSA

    11

    MIMOSA

    11

    prosecco, orange juice

  • SANGRIA

    13

    SANGRIA

    13

    red berry, white citrus, or seasonal

  • SUNRISE MARGARITA

    14

    SUNRISE MARGARITA

    14

    tequila, fresh lime & orange juice, raspberry liqueur float

Mimosa Bar

bottle of prosecco & choose your juice
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ORANGE
PEACH NECTAR
PINEAPPLE
CRANBERRY
POMEGRANATE

add’l flavor +3

carafes

Bloody  38

Sangria  36

red or white

salute!

Bevi!

Bevi!

drinks

house classics

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  • bottled old fashioned 

    bottled old fashioned 

    brown butter washed bourbon, vanilla simple, orange bitters

  • modena manhattan

    modena manhattan

    redemption rye, mine hill amaro, angostura bitters, orange bitters

  • aged NEGRONI

    aged NEGRONI

    gin, campari, sweet vermouth, orangecello

  • Pera martini

    Pera martini

    italicus bergamot liqueur, absolut pear, pear puree, fresh lemon

craft cocktails

  • CALABRIAN CRUSH 

    14

    CALABRIAN CRUSH 

    14

    blanco tequila, chinola passion fruit, lime, calabrian chili agave

  • COCOMERO

    14

    COCOMERO

    14

    cucumber vodka, limoncello, ginger simple, lemon

  • enzoni

    13

    enzoni

    13

    gin, muddled grapes, maraschino bitter bianco, citrus, simple

  • garden bee

    14

    garden bee

    14

    highclere gin, clementine liqueur, wild flower honey, fresh lemon

  • Italian Bird

    14

    Italian Bird

    14

    rum, pineapple, lime, campari, demerara syrup

  • la dolce vita

    14

    la dolce vita

    14

    averna amaro, acid adjusted pineapple, luxardo simple, cherry bitters

  • la mela

    14

    la mela

    14

    honeycrisp vodka, sage simple, limonata, apple cider foam

  • roman holiday

    15

    roman holiday

    15

    bourbon, persimmon honey shrub, citrus, smoked cinnamon bitters

salute!

espresso martini bar

with freshly brewed espresso, kahlua, & absolut vanilla

  • biscotti

    14

    biscotti

    14

    amaretto, rum chata

  • classico

    14

    classico

    14

    add baileys at no charge

  • Nutella

    15

    Nutella

    15

    hazelnut cold foam, shaved chocolate

  • s’mores

    14

    s’mores

    14

    toasted marshmallow, chocolate liqueur

mocktails

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  • Aranciata

    Aranciata

    muddled orange & lemon, pineapple, tonic

  • CUCUMBER LEMON SPRITZ

    CUCUMBER LEMON SPRITZ

    cucumber, lemon, simple, club8

  • ESCAPE TO ELBA

    ESCAPE TO ELBA

    mango, pineapple, lime ginger beer

alla nostra!

alla nostra!

sangria bar

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  • red berry

    red berry

    dry red wine, orange liqueur, berries & citrus

  • white citrus

    white citrus

    white wine, peaches, white cranberry & citrus

Ridi!

Ridi!

desserts

dessert

  • AFFOGATO

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    9

    vanilla gelato, cocoa nibs, freshly Brewed Espresso Poured Tableside

  • CANNOLI

    6

    chocolate chip impastata filling, powdered sugar

  • GELATO TRIO

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    11

    Vanilla Bean, Dark Chocolate, Pistachio, Honey Fior di Latte 3 Scoops

  • MARSCAPONE CHEESECAKE

    14

    maple sugar brûlée, whipped cream, graham cracker crumble

  • PANETONE BREAD PUDDING

    13

    valrhona chocolate, crème anglaise, hazelnut crunch gelato

  • PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE

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    13

    warm flourless chocolate cake, peanut butter ganache, chocolate sauce & vanilla gelato

  • PISTACHIO CAKE

    14

    italian buttercream, pistachio gelato, amaretto cherries

  • SORBET

    gf & dairy free

    10

    Seasonal

  • TIRAMISU

    13

    espresso & kahlua soaked vanilla lady fingers, layered with whipped marscapone cream & cocoa

  • TORTA CIOCCOLATO

    14

    rich chocolate cake, salted caramel, vanilla gelato

dolce!

dolce!

caffè

Americano

Espresso

Capuccino

latte

tea

  • AFFOGATO MARTINI

    vanilla vodka, kahlua, espresso, vanilla gelato, crushed chocolate covered espresso beans

  • caffè CORETTO

    freshly brewed double espresso, sambuca on side

  • ESPRESSO MARTINI

    vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur

  • Spiked Espresso

    espresso, steamed milk, cinnamon sprinkle

digestivo

Amaro

Averna
montenegro
Nonino
fernet branca
cynar

cordials

orangecello
limoncello
grand mariner
sambuca romana
sambuca romana black
anisette
frangelico
baileys
amoretto disaronno

port

Noval Ruby
taylor thawny 10yr/20yr

cognacs/whiskeys

Courvoisier VSOP
remy vsop
buffalo trace
woodford reserve
whistle pig
grappa
johnnie walker red, black or blue
macallan 12yr/15yr/18yr
glenlevit
basil hayden
blantons
Glenfiddich 12yr/15yr
litchfield cask bourbon

con ghiaccio!

con ghiaccio!

Happy hour

3 – 6 PM | monday – friday

birra

5

peroni
Mercato lager
guinness

vino

6

  • PINOT GRIGIO

    anterra

  • CHARDONNAY

    castle rock

  • MONTEPULCIANO

    fantini

  • Pinot noir

    mon frere

  • Cabernet

    arcaia

cocktails

7

  • Aperol Spritz

    Aperol Spritz

    prosecco, aperol, orange

  • BLOOD ORANGE MULO

    BLOOD ORANGE MULO

    blank vodka, blood orange puree, ginger beer

  • CLEMENTINE COSMO

    CLEMENTINE COSMO

    vodka, triple sec, fresh lime, clementine

  • SPICY PALOMA

    SPICY PALOMA

    house infused tequila, grapefruit juice, agave, lime, fevertree, grapefruit soda

Snacks

  • CLASSIC PIZZA

    9

    CLASSIC PIZZA

    9

    pizza Sauce, oregano, mozzarella

  • CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS

    8

    CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS

    8

    balsamic drizzle

  • CRISPY EGGPLANT NAPOLEON

    8

    CRISPY EGGPLANT NAPOLEON

    8

    roasted tomato marinara, stracciatella, balsamic

  • MOZZARELLA STICKS

    8

    MOZZARELLA STICKS

    8

    parmesan, marinara

  • TRUFFLE FRIES

    6

    TRUFFLE FRIES

    6

    truffle oil, parmesan, garlic-dipping sauce

  • WOOD-FIRED SMOKED
    CHICKEN WINGS

    8

    WOOD-FIRED SMOKED
    CHICKEN WINGS

    8

    garlic-parmesan, bbq, or house hot sauce, blue cheese

Kid’s Menu

all kid’s meals include a beverage

  • STRIP STEAK

    16

    STRIP STEAK

    16

    served with fries

  • PLAIN BURGER

    11

    PLAIN BURGER

    11

    served with fries

  • GRILLED CHICKEN

    11

    GRILLED CHICKEN

    11

    served with fries

  • RIGATONI PASTA

    11

    RIGATONI PASTA

    11

    choice of red sauce, butter, mac & cheese, bolognese, or vodka sauce

  • MOZZARELLA STICKS

    10

    MOZZARELLA STICKS

    10

    served with fries

  • CHICKEN TENDERS

    11

    CHICKEN TENDERS

    11

    served with fries

  • Cheese Pizza

    9

    Cheese Pizza

    9

    pizza sauce, mozzarella

20% gratuity will be added to parties of 8 or more
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your chance of food-borne illness. If you have a food allergy, please speak with the manager or your server. Item selection and prices may vary depending on market availability.