4.00Zuppe Del GiornioA crock of our delicious homemade soups we make two soups daily from fresh ingredients.
10.00Batter Dipped Fried ZucchiniWe have been serving our thinly sliced, battered & deep fried zucchini since the mid sixties, choice of marinara or spicy horseradish sauce. (Serves 2 - 4)Options:
Marinara, Spicy horseradish
10.00Shrimp CocktailPlump juicy shrimp served w/ traditional cocktail sauce
9.00Mushrooms Stuffed w/ CrabmeatStuffed w/ our own blend of crabmeat stuffing & baked in a lemon butter sauce w/ white wine
9.00Deep Fried CalamariHand breaded in-house w/ our seasoned breadcrumbs & deep fried to perfection & served w/ a spicy marinara sauce
9.00Stuffed Roasted Hot PeppersNot for the faint of heart, our hot wax peppers are stuffed w/ pork, veal, sage & fennel & baked in our wood oven & topped w/ provolone & tomato sauce
10.00Peppers AngeloCreated here in the early nineties, this simple & wonderful appetizer has fresh sweet & hot peppers sauteed w/ spinach, & garlic in our house made veal stock w/ a hint of lemon. We top it w/ plenty of fontinella cheese. (Serves 2 - 4)
10.00Roasted GarlicWe roast large cloves of elephant garlic until they are soft & spread like butter; squeeze the cloves & spread them on bruschetta (toasted bread seasoned & drizzled w/ olive oil) for a flavorful & almost sweet taste. (Roasted garlic does not have the pungency, sauteed or raw garlic elicits. )Options:
Sauteed, Raw garlic
20.00Shrimp Alla SamInspired by a frequent guest, this appetizer is sometimes ordered as an entree; we grill plump shrimp coated in cajun spices w/ portabella mushrooms, artichoke hearts & red roasted peppers on a bed of fried spinach. (Serves 2)
12.00Calamari Alla AngeloThis was created in the mid nineties & is more popular than ever, calamari rings sauteed w/ red roasted peppers, black beans, artichoke hearts, red onion, garlic & fresh basil
10.00Greens & BeansSpinach, spring mix & cannelloni beans sauteed in lemon, butter & veal stock
Salads
6.00Tossed SaladMixed greens of endive, radicchio, arugula & other field greens, complimented w/ Italian garnishes
10.00Soup & SaladA crock of soup w/ your salad
12.00AntipastoThis salad has been popular since the nineteen fifties; it boasts salami, capicolla, provolone, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes & italian garnishes in this classic Italian salad
9.00Italian Tomato SaladJuicy tomatoes w/ diced sweet peppers, celery & red onions, tossed w/ a basil & olive oil dressing, hot wax peppers & anchovies available upon request
8.00Chopped SaladA mixture of diced vegetables & salad greens tossed w/ a light lemon dressing
13.00Grilled or Cajun Chicken SaladInvented here in the mid eighties, this entree salad grows ever more popular, an assortment of fresh greens & garden vegetables tossed w/ salami, gorganzola cheese, pepperoncini & chicken breast tossed in an herb vinaigrette
14.00Michael SaladThis salad was invented by our owner in the new millennium & has become a very popular salad in the last few years. We grill mushrooms, hot peppers, onions, bell peppers w/ fresh chicken breast & toss it w/ our mixed greens & lettuce, pepperoncini & a diced hard boiled egg. Try it w/ our herb or balsamic vinaigretteOptions:
Herb, Balsamic
14.00Michael Tomato SaladAn adaptation of the owners michael salad. Grilled hot peppers, mushrooms, onions & bell peppers & chicken breast tossed w/ our italian tomato salad. Try it w/ herb or balsamic vinaigretteOptions:
Herb, Balsamic
14.00Pittsburgh Steak SaladSalad greens, french fries, shredded mozzarella tossed w/ steak & your choice of dressing
20.00Meditteranean Salmon SaladRed head lettuce, black olives, roasted red peppers, plum tomatoes & feta cheese tossed in a lemon herb dressing, topped w/ an entree portion of grilled or cajun salmonOptions:
Grilled, Cajun salmon
12.00Eggplant ParmigianaBreaded & deep fried eggplant topped w/ tomato sauce & provolone over angel hairOptions:
Salad (+3.00)
12.00LasagnaAnother 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 w/ our specially seasoned ground meat, ricotta cheese mozzarella & romano cheeses, baked in our original tomato sauceOptions:
Salad (+3.00)
15.00Linguini w/ Black MusselsClassic italian seafood & pasta dish. Fresh black mussels, steamed in marinara sauce wine, tossed over imported linguiniOptions:
With white clam sauce (16.00)
, With red clam sauce (16.00)
, Salad (+3.00)
13.00RavioliPlump ravioli stuffed w/ ricotta cheese or seasoned ground meats; try them half & half or w/ a spaghetti combinationOptions:
Cheese, Seasoned, Salad (+3.00)
14.00Linguini w/ White or Red Clam SauceOur homemade white clam sauce has been an Italian tradition for decadesOptions:
Marinara sauce (14.00)
, White, Red, Salad (+3.00)
13.00Fettucine AlfredoA classic roman dish of butter, heavy cream & parmesan cheese tossed over homemade fettuccineOptions:
With rock shrimp (17.00)
, Salad (+3.00)
14.00Pasta-LacquaInvented by our owner's sister ( tonne passalacqua) a classically trained chef in the early eighties; this dish is flavorful, & simple italian “alla fresca” dining. An unsurpassed original recipe consisting of fresh green beans & tomatoes, sauteed w/ garlic, white wine & romano cheese, tossed over fettuccine (seasonal)Options:
Salad (+3.00)
14.00Pasta PrimaveraAnother classic italian pasta & vegetable dish. We saute mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower & seasonal vegetables in white wine, garlic, herbs & fresh tomatoes, romano cheese & homemade chicken stock tossed over linguiniOptions:
Salad (+3.00)
Pasta DiabloOne of our most popular dishes; not for the feint of heart; created in the mid eighties, this dish is hot; diablo means “devil” & hot wax peppers are the demon in this dish, we saute them w/ mushrooms, tomato, spinach & garlic w/ chicken stock & romano cheese & toss it over linguiniOptions:
Rock shrimp (18.00)
, Salad (+3.00)
14.00Ravioli DiabloSame preparation as above only served over plump ravioli instead of linquiniOptions:
Rock shrimp (18.00)
, Salad (+3.00)
17.00Pasta PatriciaNamed after our owner's mother patty passalacqua. Chicken sauteed w/ hot wax peppers, black beans, black olives, garlic & fresh basil, tossed w/ cavatappi pasta, romano cheese & topped w/ fontinella cheese. This is a hot oneOptions:
Salad (+3.00)
17.00Pasta SilvioNamed for our owners father silvio passalacqua, who ran the restaurant for 42 years, this dish consists of bay scallops sauteed w/ mushrooms, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, garlic, basil & oregano, tossed w/ gorgonzola cheese & linguiniOptions:
Salad (+3.00)
14.00Pasta AngelinaA mainstay on our menu for more than 20 years, this sweet dish consists of onions, sweet peppers, fresh basil, garlic & sauteed w/ fresh tomatoes, tossed w/ cavatappi pasta, romano & fontinella chesses, topped w/ feta cheeseOptions:
Salad (+3.00)
19.00Pasta ScolgioAnother classic mediterranean sea dish. Scallops, mussels, rock shrimp & littleneck clams in red clam sauce tossed w/ fettuccineOptions:
Salad (+3.00)
Chicken & Veal
15.00Cajun or Grilled ChickenBlackened or grilled chicken breast presented w/ vegetablesOptions:
Blackened, Grilled, Spaghetti, Risotto, Garlic mashed potatoes, French fries, Vegetable of the day, Salad (+3.00)
, Dinner (+1.00)
16.00Chicken MarsalaChicken breast sauteed in butter, garlic & italian herbs in a marsala wine sauce w/ fresh mushrooms, presented w/ vegetablesOptions:
Spaghetti, Risotto, Garlic mashed potatoes, French fries, Vegetable of the day, Salad (+3.00)
, Dinner (+1.00)
17.00Chicken MarianiOne half chicken breast layered w/ provolone cheese & proscuitto, dipped in egg & sauteed in oil w/ shallots, white wine & spicy brown sauce w/ fresh mushrooms, presented w/ vegetablesOptions:
Spaghetti, Risotto, Garlic mashed potatoes, French fries, Vegetable of the day, Salad (+3.00)
, Dinner (+1.00)
17.00Portabello ChickenChicken sauteed w/ portabello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, spinach & garlic, topped w/ fontinella cheese, presented w/ vegetablesOptions:
Spaghetti, Risotto, Garlic mashed potatoes, French fries, Vegetable of the day, Salad (+3.00)
, Dinner (+1.00)
16.00Chicken PiccataChicken breast sauteed w/ white wine, garlic, lemon, capers & fresh mushrooms, presented w/ vegetablesOptions:
Spaghetti, Risotto, Garlic mashed potatoes, French fries, Vegetable of the day, Salad (+3.00)
, Dinner (+1.00)
17.00Balsamic ChickenOne half chicken breast stuffed w/ feta cheese & spinach in a cabernet & balsamic vinegar demi-glaze w/ mushrooms & sundried tomatoes, presented w/ vegetablesOptions:
Spaghetti, Risotto, Garlic mashed potatoes, French fries, Vegetable of the day, Salad (+3.00)
, Dinner (+1.00)
16.00Chicken ParmigianaTender cutlet of premium chicken lightly breaded & baked in tomato sauce w/ a thick mozzarella toppingOptions:
Spaghetti, Risotto, Garlic mashed potatoes, French fries, Vegetable of the day, Salad (+3.00)
, Dinner (+1.00)
18.00Veal ParmigianaTender cutlet of premium veal lightly breaded & baked in tomato sauce w/ a thick mozzarella toppingOptions:
Spaghetti, Risotto, Garlic mashed potatoes, French fries, Vegetable of the day, Salad (+3.00)
, Dinner (+1.00)
20.00Veal MarsalaPremium veal sauteed in fresh garlic, italian herbs & marsala wine sauce w/ fresh mushrooms, presented w/ vegetablesOptions:
Spaghetti, Risotto, Garlic mashed potatoes, French fries, Vegetable of the day, Salad (+3.00)
, Dinner (+1.00)
20.00Veal PiccataPremium veal sauteed w/ white wine, garlic, lemon, capers & fresh mushrooms, presented w/ vegetablesOptions:
Spaghetti, Risotto, Garlic mashed potatoes, French fries, Vegetable of the day, Salad (+3.00)
, Dinner (+1.00)
20.00Veal SaltimboccaTender veal topped w/ prosciutto & provolone served in a sauce of sage, garlic, mushrooms, rosemary, sherry & marsala wine, presented w/ vegetablesOptions:
Spaghetti, Risotto, Garlic mashed potatoes, French fries, Vegetable of the day, Salad (+3.00)
, Dinner (+1.00)
33.00Veal ChopA gracious 12 ounce chop, marinated, seasoned & grilled on the charbroilerOptions:
Spaghetti, Risotto, Garlic mashed potatoes, French fries, Vegetable of the day, Salad (+3.00)
, Dinner (+1.00)
Beef & Seafood
32.00Filet MignonTenderloin of beef, grilled or blackened to your taste, w/ fresh mushrooms, sauteed in butter & flamed w/ sherry, accompanied w/ sauteed spinach & roasted red peppersOptions:
Grilled, Blackened
28.00New York Strip SirloinHouse prime USDA strip sirloin, grilled or blackened to your taste, w/ fresh mushrooms, sauteed in butter & flamed w/ sherry, accompanied w/ sauteed spinach & roasted red peppersOptions:
Grilled, Blackened
17.00Pork Chop14 Oz.Chop grilled or blackened w/ cajun spices, served w/ sauteed spinach & roasted red peppersOptions:
Grilled, Blackened
5 Seafood Selections
21.00TilapiaOptions:
Tomato, Garlic, Fontinella cheese, Sauteed spinach, Hot peppers, Mushrooms, Spinach, Tomato, Romano cheese, Grilled, Blackened, Spaghetti, Risotto, Garlic mashed potatoes, French fries, Vegetable of the day, Salad (+3.00)
, Dinner (+1.00)
32.00Sea BassOptions:
Tomato, Garlic, Fontinella cheese, Sauteed spinach, Hot peppers, Mushrooms, Spinach, Tomato, Romano cheese, Grilled, Blackened, Spaghetti, Risotto, Garlic mashed potatoes, French fries, Vegetable of the day, Salad (+3.00)
, Dinner (+1.00)
21.00SalmonOptions:
Tomato, Garlic, Fontinella cheese, Sauteed spinach, Hot peppers, Mushrooms, Spinach, Tomato, Romano cheese, Grilled, Blackened, Spaghetti, Risotto, Garlic mashed potatoes, French fries, Vegetable of the day, Salad (+3.00)
, Dinner (+1.00)
28.00Ahi TunaOptions:
Tomato, Garlic, Fontinella cheese, Sauteed spinach, Hot peppers, Mushrooms, Spinach, Tomato, Romano cheese, Grilled, Blackened, Spaghetti, Risotto, Garlic mashed potatoes, French fries, Vegetable of the day, Salad (+3.00)
, Dinner (+1.00)
32.00Jumbo ScallopsSeasoned & grilled - served over greens & topped w/ a rich sauce of proscuitto & balsamic vinegarOptions:
Tomato, Garlic, Fontinella cheese, Sauteed spinach, Hot peppers, Mushrooms, Spinach, Tomato, Romano cheese, Grilled, Blackened, Spaghetti, Risotto, Garlic mashed potatoes, French fries, Vegetable of the day, Salad (+3.00)
, Dinner (+1.00)
18.00Deep Fried ShrimpLightly breaded gulf shrimp toasted to a golden brown served w/ lemon & cocktail sauceOptions:
Tomato, Garlic, Fontinella cheese, Sauteed spinach, Hot peppers, Mushrooms, Spinach, Tomato, Romano cheese, Grilled, Blackened, Spaghetti, Risotto, Garlic mashed potatoes, French fries, Vegetable of the day, Salad (+3.00)
, Dinner (+1.00)
18.00Shrimp ScampiGulf shrimp sauteed in garlic, white wine, lemon & butter, may be served over angel hairOptions:
Tomato, Garlic, Fontinella cheese, Sauteed spinach, Hot peppers, Mushrooms, Spinach, Tomato, Romano cheese, Grilled, Blackened, Spaghetti, Risotto, Garlic mashed potatoes, French fries, Vegetable of the day, Salad (+3.00)
, Dinner (+1.00)
9.00Meatball SandwichOur famous homemade meatballs served on a rustic Italian roll w/ melted provolone cheese, a tradition for more than 50 yearsOptions:
Salad (+3.00)
9.00Hot Sausage SandwichDelicious hot sausage simmered w/ onions & peppers in tomato sauce, served on a rustic Italian roll w/ melted provolone cheeseOptions:
Salad (+3.00)
9.00Grilled Chicken SandwichGrilled or blackened served on a kaiser roll w/ lettuce tomato & mayonnaiseOptions:
Grilled, Blackened, Salad (+3.00)
8.99Big Fish SandwichLarge ocean whiting deep fried & served w/ tarter or cocktail sauce on a kaiser rollOptions:
Tarter, Cocktail, Salad (+3.00)
8.99Philly SteakShaved roast beef, grilled sweet peppers, onions & mushrooms, served on an Italian roll topped w/ provolone cheeseOptions:
Salad (+3.00)
9.00BurgersSix ounces of lean hand patted fresh ground beef served thick & juicy on a kaiser bun, served w/ lettuce & tomatoOptions:
Salad (+3.00)
Panini
9.00The TuscanProscuitto & cappicolla topped w/ a balsamic marinade of roasted red peppers, red onions, spinach & boursin cheese
Garnish SelectionsAmerican, provolone, hot pepper or swiss cheese, mushrooms, hot peppers, fried onions & peppers, baconOptions:
Hot pepper, Swiss cheese