The Italiano
Italian
Closed11AM - 8:30PM
Featured Items
Short Rib Lasagna
fresh pasta rags layered with ricotta + short rib ragu + mozzarella + bechamel$29.00Cheese Tortellini Your Way
choice of | marinara + alfredo + plain$13.00
Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka
onions + calabrian chili + San Marzano tomato sauce + vodka + cream + pecorino | Add shrimp or grilled chicken $8$27.00
Lunch
Lunch Specials
Roasted Salmon & Lentil Salad
pan-roasted salmon + lentils + arugula + tomatoes + cucumbers + goat cheese + lemon-dill vinaigrette$23.00Crispy Calamari Salad
baby romaine + roasted corn + cucumbers + tomatoes + creamy caesar dressing + served in a bread wheel$22.00
Chicken Milanese Salad
pounded & herb encrusted chicken + romaine + heirloom tomato + red onion + roasted peppers + shaved parmigiano + lemon vinaigrette$20.00
Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
San Marzano tomato herb sauce + pecorino + mozzarella$21.00The Sunday Sauce Sandwich
nonna's meatballs + sicilian sausage + caramelized onions & peppers + fresh mozzarella + baked$22.00
Chicken Milanese Sandwich
herb breaded & fried + fresh mozzarella + arugula + heirloom tomato + red onion$20.00
Margherita Pizza
San Marzano tomato herb sauce + fresh mozzarella + basil$18.00Capricciosa Pizza
san marzano tomato herb sauce + prosciutto cotto + artichoke + mushroom + black olive + fresh mozzarella$20.00Sicilian Sausage Pizza
San Marzano tomato sauce + sausage + red onions + olives + mushrooms + mozzarella$20.00
Pranzo Veloce
The Vespa Takeout
Three Courses | Mozzarella & Tomato Caprese + choice of Spicy Rigatoni Vodka or Chicken Scallopine 'Your Way' + choice of Cannoli Sigaretti or Spumoni Cake$28.00
The Limoncello Takeout
Three Courses | Caesar Salad + choice of Tagliatelle Bolognese or Mixed Grill + choice of Cannoli Sigaretti or Spumoni Cake$28.00
Main Menu
Appetizer
Charred Jumbo Prawns
jumbo prawns + warm poached potato + shaved celery + sicilian olives + pickled red onion + e.v.o.o. + local citrus$25.00
Stuffed Italian Pepper
cubanelle pepper + sausage + ricotta + mozzarella + san marzano tomato herb sauce$22.00
Zucchini Blossoms
stuffed with burrata + ricotta + mint + fried golden$24.00
Bruschetta Fritte
fried pizza dough + heirloom tomato + fresh mozzarella basil + e.v.o.o. + shaved parmigiano$19.00
Calamari
semolina flour dusted & fried + lemon$21.00Mozzarella Tasting Caprese
imported mozzarella di bufala + smoked mozzarella + heirloom tomato + basil + e.v.o.o.$22.00Braised Short Rib Stacks
crispy saffron & parmigiano risotto stacks + braised short ribs + calabrian chile aioli$23.00Zucchini Alla Scapece
fried zucchini + mint agrodolce + ricotta + shaved parmigiano + basil$19.00
Zuppe & Insalata
The Italiano Salad
mixed baby greens + peperonata + heirloom tomato olive + red onion + grana + balsamic vinaigrette$15.00
The Ultimate Caesar
baby romaine + creamy parmigiano dressing + sicilian breadcrumb dust | Add anchovies $3$17.00Warm Beets & Goat Cheese
roasted beets + arugula + whipped goat cheese + balsamic glaze + pistachio dust$19.00Cucuzza & Beans
sicilian squash + escarole + cannellini beans + ditalini pasta + roasted garlic + san marzano tomatoes + parmigiano$19.00
Legendary Pastas
Tagliatelle Bolognese
three meat ragu braised in red wine + San Marzano tomato herb sauce + mafalde pasta$29.00
Amalfi Gold
halibut + heirloom tomato + capers + olives + amalfi lemon breadcrumbs + hand cut egg pasta$36.00Short Rib Lasagna
fresh pasta rags layered with ricotta + short rib ragu + mozzarella + bechamel$29.00Picchio Pacchiu
roasted garlic + heirloom tomato + basil + parmigiano + whipped ricotta + rigatoni | add Nonna's famous meatballs $5$24.00
Lobster & Lump Crab Ravioli
butter poached maine lobster + lump crab + herb whipped mascarpone + cognac + lobster bisque demi$39.00Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka
onions + calabrian chili + San Marzano tomato sauce + vodka + cream + pecorino | Add shrimp or grilled chicken $8$27.00Ravioli Cacio e Pepe
stuffed with whipped ricotta + spinach + pecorino cream + black pepper$26.00
Capellini & Shrimp
roasted garlic + lemon wine caper sauce$38.00
Il Mare
clams + calamari + jumbo shrimp + fresh fish + mussels + roasted garlic + white wine & San Marzano tomato sauce + linguine$48.00
Linguine & Clams
garlic + calabrian chili + wine + parsley. red or white option$32.00Tonnarelli Alla Nerano
fried zucchini + pecorino cream + basil + pepper$32.00
Prime Steaks & Chops
served with ricotta gnocchi alla vodka & vegetable of the day
Italian Masterpieces
served with ricotta gnocchi alla vodka & vegetable of the day, unless otherwise specified
Salmon & Prawns
pan roasted salmon + jumbo prawns + baby artichokes + lemon wine caper demi$47.00
Chicken & Sausage Scarpariello
pan-roasted + roasted garlic + mild cherry peppers + lemon wine demi$36.00Veal Loin Valdostana
pounded thin & stuffed with prosciutto + fontina ricotta + wild mushroom marsala wine demi$48.00Chicken Alla Tomaso
pounded thin, layered with prosciutto di parma & dusted with breadcrumbs + mild cherry peppers + mozzarella + lemon wine demi$35.00Shrimp Fra Diavolo Oreganata
jumbo shrimp dusted with oreganata bread crumbs + char-grilled + spicy san marzano tomato herb sauce + fresh mozzarella$42.00
Chicken Parmigiana
herb breaded + San Marzano tomato herb sauce + fresh mozzarella + basil$35.00
Veal "Your Way"
Guest Choice | wild mushroom marsala + baby artichoke piccata + parmigiana OR make it a trio! +3$46.00
Stuffed Eggplant & Gnocchi
ricotta + mozzarella + San Marzano + gnocchi$28.00Chef Tomaso's Famous Sugo
baby back ribs, beef short ribs, sicilian sausage & meatballs braised in red wine san marzano tomato herb sauce + rigatoni$46.00
Dessert
Tiramisu
creamy sweet mascarpone + ladyfingers + coffee kahlua syrup + salted caramel anglaise$17.00
Italian Cannoli Cake
sweet chocolate chips + ricotta cream + vanilla sponge + pistachio$17.00
Chocolate Rocher
pistachio mousse + milk chocolate ganache + almond sponge + eruption chocolate glaze$17.00
Sicilian Cannoli
fried crispy shell + sweet ricotta cream + chocolate chips$14.00
All hours
| Sunday | 3:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Monday | 11:00 am - 8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am - 8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 9:45 pm |
| Saturday | 3:00 pm - 9:45 pm |
Restaurant info
The Italiano exudes an ambiance of casual elegance, blending warmth with sophistication, while offering authentic Italian dishes that transport you to the very heart of culinary tradition in Italy. The menu will feature the flavors of old-school red sauce Italian cuisine with a Chef Joey touch. Interactive tableside experiences will include an antipasto cart where guests can curate their own plate with over 30 different items.
Location
9301 East Shea Boulevard, Suite 137, Scottsdale, AZ 85260