We have been serving our thinly sliced, battered and deep fried Zucchini since the mid sixties.
Choice of marinara or spicy horseradish sauce. (Serves 2 – 4) 14
Shrimp Cocktail
Plump juicy shrimp served with traditional cocktail sauce. 16
Mushrooms Stuffed With Crabmeat
Stuffed with our own blend of crabmeat stuffing and baked in a lemon butter sauce with white wine. 17
Fried Calamari
Hand breaded in-house with our seasoned breadcrumbs and deep fried to perfection and served with a spicy marinara sauce. (Serves 1 – 2) 15
Stuffed Roasted Hot Peppers
Not for the feint of heart, our hot wax peppers are stuffed with pork, veal, sage and fennel and baked in our wood oven and topped with provolone and tomato sauce. (Serves 1 – 2) 15
Peppers Angelo
Created here in the early nineties, this simple and wonderful appetizer has fresh sweet and hot peppers sautéed with spinach, and garlic in our house made veal stock with a hint of lemon. We top it with plenty of Fontinella cheese. (Serves 2 – 4) (great as an entree or for 2-4 people to share) 17
Shrimp Alla Sam
Inspired by a frequent guest, this appetizer is sometimes ordered as an entrée.
We grill plump shrimp coated in Cajun spices with portabella mushrooms, artichoke hearts and red roasted peppers on a bed of fried spinach. (Serves 2) 25
Greens And Beans
Spinach, spring mix and cannelloni beans sautéed in lemon, butter and veal stock. 14
Mussels
Sautéed in a garlic wine sauce with butter. Served with Grilled Italian Bread. 16
Fried Mozzarella
Fresh mozzarella deep fried with a crunchy breading served with marinara sauce. 13
Calamari alla Angelo
Fried rice balls filled with our house made meat sauce, and peas with marinara sauce. 14
Roasted Tomatoes
Topped with gorganzola and bacon and roasted in our wood fired oven. Served over field greens with balsamic glaze. 12
Appetizers can be enjoyed by a single person or can be shared by 2-3 people.
FLATBREAD
Flatbread has become a trendy item these days and many restaurants and even fast food restaurants have started serving flatbread. We have been making ours since 1984. It is more popular than ever and we now prepare it in a wood burning oven for faster baking and more flavor.(Serves 2-4)
Original-Classic Italian Tomato bread
Our thin shell baked and topped with tomatoes and romano cheese. 15
Marinara and Mozzarella
Topped with our homemade marinara and shredded mozzarella. Add pepperoni for no additional charge. 16
Sundried Tomato, Spinach and Fontinella 16
Proscuitto, Roasted Red Peppers, and Mozzarella 16
Fungo
Sautéed button and portabello mushrooms with onions, Basil mayo and fontinella cheese. 16
White Pizza
Garlic butter sauce with three cheese blend (mozzarella, fontinella and provolone). 16
SALADS
We offer an array of delightful salads. We use the finest mixed greens, meats and cheeses in our fresh salads. We have been making our Creamy Italian Dressing since the early sixties. It was developed by my Aunt Carm. It remains our most popular dressing. My sister Tonne created the Creamy Pepper dressing in the mid eighties. Our gorgonzola dressing and our lighter dressings like Balsamic Vinaigrette and our Herb Italian dressing have been developed in the nineties and are more in demand in today’s health conscious society.
Tossed Salad
Mixed greens of endive, radicchio, arugula and other field greens, complemented with Italian garnishes. 10
Soup and Salad
A crock of soup with your salad. 15
Antipasto
This salad has been popular since the nineteen fifties. It boasts salami, cappicola, provolone, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes and Italian garnishes in this classic Italian Salad. 14
Italian Tomato Salad
Juicy tomatoes with diced sweet peppers, celery and red onions, tossed with a basil and olive oil dressing. Hot wax peppers and anchovies available upon request. 14
Chopped Salad
A mixture of diced vegetables and salad greens tossed with a light lemon dressing. 12
Romaine lettuce and croutons and a house made Caesar dressing. 12
Grilled or Cajun Chicken Salad
Invented here in the mid eighties, this entrée salad grows ever more popular.
An assortment of fresh greens and garden vegetables tossed with salami, gorganzola cheese, pepperoncini and chicken breast tossed in an herb vinaigrette. 17
Cajun Chicken Tomato Salad
Chicken breast rubbed in cajun spices, tossed with our tomato salad topped with fontinella cheese and garlic toast. 17
Michael Salad
This salad was invented by our owner in the new millennium and has become a very popular salad in the last few years. We grill mushrooms, hot peppers, onions, bell peppers with fresh chicken breast and toss it with our mixed greens and lettuce, pepperoncini and a diced hard boiled egg. Try it with our herb or balsamic vinaigrette. 17
Michael Tomato Salad
An adaptation of the owners Michael Salad.
Grilled hot peppers, mushrooms, onions and bell peppers and chicken breast tossed with our Italian Tomato salad. Try it with herb or balsamic vinaigrette. 17
Pittsburgh Steak Salad
Salad greens, with Italian garnishes, and tomato, french fries, shredded mozzarella tossed with steak and your choice of dressing. 18
Mediterranean Salmon Salad
Red head lettuce, black olives, roasted red peppers, plum tomatoes and feta cheese tossed in a lemon herb dressing, topped with an entrée portion of grilled or Cajun salmon. 24
Grilled Romaine Hearts
Grilled flatiron steak with cherry tomatoes, gorgonzola, red onion and creamy balsamic dressing tossed with grilled romaine hearts. 18
SANDWICHES
All sandwiches and Panini are served with 7 ounces French fries and cole slaw. Soup or a side salad may be substituted for the accompaniments at no charge.
Meatball Sandwich
Our famous homemade meatballs served on a rustic Italian roll with melted provolone cheese. A tradition for more than 50 years. 16
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled or blackened served on a Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. 15
Hot Sausage Sandwich
Delicious hot sausage simmered with onions and peppers in tomato sauce, served on a rustic Italian roll with melted provolone cheese. 16
Big Fish Sandwich
Large ocean whiting deep fried and served with tarter or cocktail sauce on a kaiser roll. 16
Philly Steak
Shaved roast beef, grilled sweet peppers, onions and mushrooms, served on an Italian Roll topped with Provolone cheese. 16
*Burgers
Six ounces of lean hand patted fresh ground beef served thick and juicy on a kaiser bun. Served with lettuce and tomato. 16
$.50 for each additional item- American Cheese, Provolone Cheese, Swiss Cheese, grilled mushrooms, bacon or grilled hot peppers.
PANINI
Classic Italian sandwiches…….
Grilled two sides at a time in a Panini grill.
The Tuscan
Proscuitto and Cappicola topped with a balsamic marinade of roasted red peppers, red onions, spinach and boursin cheese. 16
The Californian
Roasted eggplant, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and olive oil, spinach and spring mix. 16
The Florentine
Grilled chicken with roasted red peppers, spinach and fontinella cheese. 16
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, and eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
SPAGHETTI & TOMATO SAUCE
Our original dish first served in 1939 by
Angelo and Giacomina Passalacqua.
This is what started it all and the sauce is still made the way Grandma made it. 10.00
Substitute rigatoni, or angel hair for spaghetti. No additional charge
2 Meatballs, meat sauce, hot sausage (price per item) 6.00
Add a dollop of ricotta cheese 2.00
Also can be ordered Aglio e olio. 11.00
Our Traditional Offerings
Angel Hair and Marinara Sauce
Capellini pasta tossed with our meatless marinara. Classic!! 12
Eggplant Parmigiana
Breaded and deep fried eggplant topped with tomato sauce and provolone over angel hair. 16
Lasagna
Another original dish made the same way for more than 6 decades. Grandma Passalacqua’s original recipe is authentic. We continue to use the finest ingredients to make our lasagna with our specially seasoned ground meat, ricotta cheese, mozzarella and romano cheeses, baked in our original tomato sauce. 16
Linguini with Black Mussels
Classic Italian seafood and pasta dish. Fresh black mussels, steamed in marinara sauce with wine, tossed over imported linguini. 20
With white or red clam sauce 21
Ravioli
Plump ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese or seasoned ground meats. 17
Linguini with White or Red Clam Sauce
Our homemade white clam sauce has been an Italian tradition for decades.
Add marinara sauce for red clam sauce. 18
Fettucine Alfredo
A classic Roman dish of butter, heavy cream and parmesan cheese tossed over homemade fettuccine. 18
All pasta entrees may be accompanied by a salad for 6.00
Add chicken 6.00 Add rock shrimp 7.00 Add entree size shrimp 3.00 each (Small, sweet shrimp, 5oz portion)
Add mushrooms 2.00 Add meatballs 6.00
OUR MODERN OFFERINGS
Pasta-Lacqua
Invented by our owner’s sister (Tonne Passalacqua) a classically trained chef in the early eighties. This dish is flavorful, and simple Italian “alla fresca” dining. An unsurpassed original recipe consisting of fresh green beans and tomatoes, sautéed with garlic, white wine and romano cheese, tossed over fettuccine. 18
Pasta Primavera
Another classic Italian pasta and vegetable dish. We sauté mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower and seasonal vegetables in white wine, garlic, herbs and fresh tomatoes, romano cheese and homemade chicken stock tossed over linguini. 18
Pasta Diablo
One of our most popular dishes. Not for the feint of heart. Created in the mid eighties, this dish is hot. Diablo means “devil” and hot wax peppers are the demon in this dish. We sauté them with mushrooms, tomato, spinach and garlic with chicken stock and romano cheese and toss it over linguini. 18
Ravioli Diablo
Same preparation as above only served over plump ravioli instead of linguini. 18
Pasta Patricia
Named after our owner’s Mother Patty Passalacqua. Chicken sautéed with hot wax peppers, black beans, black olives, garlic and fresh basil, tossed with cavatappi pasta, romano cheese and topped with fontinella cheese. This is a hot one! 19
Pasta Silvio
Named for our owner’s Father Silvio Passalacqua, who ran the restaurant for 42 years. This dish consists of Bay scallops sautéed with mushrooms, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, garlic, basil and oregano, tossed with gorgonzola cheese and linguini. 19
Pasta Angelina
A mainstay on our menu for more than 20 years, this sweet dish consists of onions, sweet peppers, fresh basil, garlic and sautéed with fresh tomatoes, tossed with cavatappi pasta, Romano and fontinella chesses, topped with feta cheese. 18
Pasta Scolgio
Another classic Mediterranean Sea dish. Scallops, mussels, rock shrimp and littleneck clams in red clam sauce tossed with fettuccine. 25
Linguini Arrabbiata (Angry Pasta)
Hot sausage, red onions, mushrooms, spinach and romano cheese tossed with red pepper flakes in an oil and garlic sauce. 19
All pasta entrees may be accompanied by a salad for 6.00
Add chicken 6.00 Add rock shrimp 7.00 Add entree size shrimp 3.00 each (Small, sweet shrimp, 5oz portion)
Add mushrooms 2.00 Add meatballs 6.00
CHICKEN & VEAL
Cajun or Grilled Chicken
Blackened or grilled chicken breast presented with vegetables. 18
Chicken Marsala
Chicken breast sautéed in butter, garlic and Italian herbs in a Marsala wine sauce with fresh mushrooms, presented with vegetables. 21
Chicken Milanese
Breaded and pan fried breast of chicken and topped with a lemon butter sauce or a pepper cream sauce. 21
Chicken Saltimbocca
Tender chicken topped with prosciutto and provolone served in a sauce of sage, garlic, mushrooms, rosemary, sherry and Marsala wine, presented with vegetables. 22
Portabello Chicken
Chicken sautéed with portabello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, spinach and garlic, topped with fontinella cheese, presented with vegetables. 21
Chicken Piccata
Chicken breast sautéed with white wine, garlic, lemon, capers and fresh mushrooms, presented with vegetables. 21
Balsamic Chicken
Chicken breast stuffed with feta cheese and spinach in a cabernet and balsamic vinegar demi-glaze with mushrooms and sundried tomatoes, presented with vegetables. 21
Chicken Parmigiana
Tender cutlet of premium chicken lightly breaded and baked in tomato sauce with a thick mozzarella topping. 21
Chicken Romano
Dipped in egg batter and sauteed and topped with a lemon butter sauce. 21
Veal Parmigiana
Tender cutlet of premium veal lightly breaded and baked in tomato sauce with a thick mozzarella topping. 28
Veal Marsala
Premium veal sautéed in fresh garlic, Italian herbs and Marsala wine sauce with fresh mushrooms, presented with vegetables. 28
Veal Milanese
Breaded and pan fried veal cutlet topped with a lemon butter sauce or a pepper cream sauce. 28
Veal Piccata
Premium veal sautéed with white wine, garlic, lemon, capers and fresh mushrooms, presented with vegetables. 28
Veal Saltimbocca
Tender veal topped with prosciutto and provolone served in a sauce of sage, garlic, mushrooms, rosemary, sherry and Marsala wine, presented with vegetables. 29
All entrees are served with your choice of side dish:
Spaghetti, Risotto, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, French Fries or Vegetable of the day (Substituting other pasta types for spaghetti will involve an upcharge. All pasta is prepared to order and involves finishing in a skillet. These small orders can be logistically challenging and therefore require an upcharge.)
Your entree may be accompanied by a salad for 6.00 Your Dinner May Be Shared For $1.00 Extra.
BEEF & SEAFOOD
*Filet Mignon
10 oz. Tenderloin of beef, grilled or blackened to your taste, with fresh mushrooms, sautéed in butter and flamed with sherry, accompanied with sautéed spinach and roasted red peppers. MARKET PRICE
*New York Strip
12 oz. strip steak, grilled or blackened to your taste, with fresh mushrooms, sautéed in butter and flamed with sherry, accompanied with sautéed spinach and roasted red peppers. MARKET PRICE
Pork Chop
14 oz. chop grilled or blackened with cajun spices. Served with sautéed spinach and roasted red peppers. 25
4 Seafood Selections
Served Grilled or Blackened with your choice of the following sauces:
• Gorgonzola cheese and hot-wax peppers • Lemon caper wine sauce • Alla Angelo – tomato, garlic, fontinella cheese and sauteed spinach • Diablo – hot peppers, mushrooms, spinach, tomato and romano cheese
* Tilapia 24 • * Salmon 25 • * Ahi Tuna 31
Shrimp Alla Sam
Inspired by a frequent guest, this appetizer is sometimes ordered as an entrée.
We grill plump shrimp coated in Cajun spices with portabella mushrooms, artichoke hearts and red roasted peppers on a bed of fried spinach. (Serves 2) 25
Deep Fried Shrimp
Lightly breaded gulf shrimp toasted to a golden brown served with lemon and cocktail sauce. 24
Shrimp Scampi
Gulf shrimp sautéed in garlic, white wine, lemon and butter. May be served over angel hair. 24
All entrees are served with your choice of side dish:
Spaghetti, Risotto, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, French Fries or Vegetable of the day
Your entree may be accompanied by a salad for 6.00 Your Dinner May Be Shared For $1.00 Extra.