Caesar Salad Chopped Romaine Tossed with Croutons and Caesar Dressing
4.25
Minestrone
CUP 1.75
BOWL 3.50
Soup of The Day
CUP 1.75
BOWL 3.50
Chicken Breast Salad Grilled Chicken Breast served over Garden Greens and Fresh Vegetables, Topped with Your Choice of Dressing
7.75
Chicken Caesar Salad Grilled Chicken Breast over Romaine and Croutons, Finished with Caesar Dressing
7.75
Soup & Salad Combo a Bowl of Minestrone or Soup of The Day with a Garden Salad
5.75
Tuscan Salmon Salad Grilled Salmon, Cannellini Beans, Tomato, Zucchini & Kalamata Olives over Fresh Spinach, Tossed In a Lemon-dijon Dressing
7.95
Add a Garden Salad or Cup of Soup To Any Entree for Only $1.75
Specialita
Lunch Specials
Veal Saltimbocca Breaded Veal Cutlet Topped with Sage and Prosciutto, Simmered In Sherri Wine and served with Choice of Pasta or Potato
9.25
Giambotta a Hearty combination of Chicken, Italian Sausage, Peppers, Onions, & Mushrooms Sauteed In White Wine and served with Oven Roasted Potatoes
9.95
Braciole Beef Roll Stuffed with Cheese, Egg, Breadcrumbs & Herbs, Baked In Tomato Sauce and served with Anna Potatoes
8.95
Fillet of Tilapia Al Limone Fillet of Tilapia served In a Lemon-butter Sauce with Your Choice of Pasta or Potato
7.95
Fettuccine Alfredo Fettuccine Pasta served In a Cream-butter-parmigiano Sauce
6.95
Roasted Chicken Alla Toscana Roasted Half Chicken Simmered with Garlic, Roasted Half Chicken Simmered with Garlic, and Roasted Potatoes
7.95
Penne Al Forno Penne Pasta served with Our Homemade Meat Sauce, Topped with Melted Mozzarella
6.95
Panini
Served with French Fries
Super Club Sandwich Turkey, Prosciutto, Mozzarella and American Cheese, Tomato, Lettuce On Toasted White or Whole Wheat Bread
5.50
Italian Sausage Panino Homemade Italian Sausage with Peppers, Onions, and Mozzarella On Italian Bread, Toasted On The Panini Grill. served with French Fries.
7.50
Chicken Breast Panino Grilled Chicken Breast with Prosciutto, Mushrooms, & Mozzarella, served On Italian Bread and Toasted On The Panini Grill. served with French Fries or Balsamic Seasame Red Cabbage Salad
6.75
Italian Beef Sandwich served On a Freshly Baked Torpedo Bun. with Green Peppers or Provolone Add .50
5.95
Pasta
Homemade Lasagna Choice of Meat or Spinach & Ricotta Lasagna, Baked with Meat or Tomato Sauce and Topped with Bechamel
Tortellini Alla Bolognese Meat filled Tortellini served with a Rich Meat Ragu
7.25
Baby Shells with Spinach & Ricotta
6.95
Spaghetti or Mostacciole with Meat, Tomato or Marinara Sauce
6.95
Pumpkin Ravioli Al Gorgonzola Homemade Pumpkin Ravioli with Walnuts In a Creamy Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce
7.50
Secondi
Served with Choice of Pasta or Potato
Chicken Breast Limone Chicken Breast Sauteed In a Lemon-butter Sauce
7.95
Shrimp Italiana Baked In Olive Oil, Garlic, Bread Crumbs, & Wine
9.95
Whitefish Alla Gina Oven Broiled, Topped with Bread Crumbs & Olive Oil
7.75
Chicken Marsala Mushrooms & Scallions In a Marsala Wine Sauce
7.95
Frittata Siciliana An Italian Omelette Baked with Cheese, Onion, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, and Potatoes
6.75
Half Rack of Ribs Tender, Meaty Ribs served with Our Homemade Barbeque Sauce.& Cottage Fries
8.95
Veal Alla Marsala Breaded Veal Cutlet with Mushrooms In a Marsala Wine Sauce
9.50
Chicken Breast Parmigiana Breaded and Baked In Tomato Sauce, Topped with Mozzarella Cheese
7.50
Asparagus Shitake Risotto Arborio Rice Simmered Wtih Asparagus and Shitake Mushrooms, Finished with Parmigiano, Creme, and Butter
8.25
Eggplant Parmigiana Topped with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese. served with Pasta or Potato
7.25
Arancine Siciliane Two Balls of Risotto filled with Ground Beef, Tomato Sauce, & Green Peas, Deep Fried
7.25
Dinner
Appetizers
Shrimp Italiana Olive Oil, Garlic, Bread Crumbs,sherry Wine
6.25
Arancina Siciliana Risotto Stuffed with Ground Beef, Tomato Sauce & Green Peas
4.25
Fried Calamari
6.25
Bruschetta Italian Bread Topped with Fresh Tomato, Basil, Olives, Red Onions, Oil and Vinegar
4.25
Fried Eggplant
4.75
Caesar Salad
3.95
Garden Salad Choice of Italian, Creamy Garlic, French, Ranch, Thousand Island. 1.00 Extra for Bleu Cheese Dressing
3.00
Minestrone Soup
CUP 1.75
BOWL 3.50
Soup of The Day
CUP 1.75
BOWL 3.50
Dinner Specials
Roasted Veal Rack Vesuvio a Full French Cut Veal Rack marinated with Italian Herbs and Simmered with Garlic, Rosemary, White Wine, and Vesuvio Potatoes
21.95
Giambotta a Hearty combination of Chicken, Italian Sausage, Peppers, Onions, & Mushrooms Sauteed In White Wine and served with Oven Roasted Potatoes
15.95
Braciole Beef Roll Stuffed with Cheese, Egg, Breadcrumbs & Herbs, Baked In Tomato Sauce and served with Anna Potatoes
17.95
Fette Di Tilapia all Inverno Grilled Tilapia served On a Bed of Spinach with Cannellini Beans, Tomatoes, & Onion
16.95
Mezzi Rigatoni Al Forno Short Tube Shaped Pasta In a Hearty Meat Ragu with Currants and Almonds, Topped with Mozzarella Cheese and Oven Baked
14.95
Fettuccine Alfredo Fettuccine Pasta served In a Cream-butter-parmigiano Sauce
12.95
Roasted Chicken Alla Toscana Roasted Half Chicken Simmered with Garlic, Rosemary, Mushroom, White Wine, Black Olives, and Roasted Potatoes
14.95
Pizza
Our Pizza Is Baked In Your Choice of 10", 12", or 14" Pan and Has a Medium-thick Crust. Additional Ingredients of Pepperoni, Anchovies, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Onions, Garlic Available for $1.25 - $1.50 - $1.75 Each
Cheese
7.00
9.50
11.50
Cheese & Sausage
8.50
11.00
13.00
Monastero’ S Special Sausage, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Onions
9.00
11.50
13.50
Vegetarian Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Onions, & Garlic
9.00
11.50
13.50
Homemade Pasta
The Following Pasta Entees Are served with Choice of Soup or House Salad
Spinach & Ricotta Lasagna served In Tomato Sauce, Topped with Bechamel
13.25
Pumpkin Ravioli Al Gorgonzola Homemade Pumpkin Ravioli with Walnuts In a Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce
14.25
Meat Ravioli Meat filled Pasta served with Choice of Tomato, Meat, or Marinara Sauce
13.75
Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli Spinach & Ricotta filled Pasta served with Choice of Tomato, Meat, or Marinara Sauce
13.50
Manicotti Ricotta filled Pasta Baked with Tomato Sauce and Topped with Bechamel
13.95
Cannelloni Beef filled Pasta Baked with Meat Sauce and Topped with Bechamel
14.25
Lasagna Al Forno Stuffed with a Ragú of Beef & Ricotta Cheese
13.95
Side of Homemade Meatballs or Homemade Italian Sausage
3.95
Pasta Specialties
Spaghetti, Mostacciole, or Angel Hair served wtih meat, tomato, or marinara sauce
10.95
Mezzi Rigatoni Mamma Maria Short Ribbed Tube-shaped Pasta served In a Meat Ragú with Currants & Toasted Almonds
14.25
Linguine with Red or White Clam Sauce
14.50
Seafood Risotto Arborio Rice Topped with Shrimp, Calamari, Baby Clams, and a Hint of Marinara Sauce
14.95
Chicken Risotto Arborio Rice Topped with Chicken, Mushrooms, and Red Peppers
14.50
Penne Arrabbiata Penne with Pancetta, Mushrooms, Anchovie, Capers, and Cheese In a Spicy Tomato Sauce
13.50
Tortellini Alla Bolognese Meat filled Pasta In a Creamy Meat Ragu
13.75
Baby Shells with Spinach & Ricotta Cheese
13.25
Asparagus Shitake Risotto Arborio Rice Slow Cooked with Scallions, Asparagus, & Shitake Mushrooms, Finished with Parmigiano, Creme, and Butter
14.95
Veal
The Following Entees Are served with Choice of Soup or Salad and Pasta or Potato
Veal Ossobuco Shank Sections Braised In a Vegetable-wine Sauce
19.50
Veal Alla Parmigiana Breaded Veal Cutlet Baked In Tomato Sauce and Topped with Mozzarella
17.95
Veal Scaloppine Vesuvio Veal Medallions Sauteed with Garlic, Rosemary and White Wine, served with Vesuvio Potatoes
18.50
Veal Alla Milanese Breaded Veal Cutlet Sauteed to Perfection, served with Lemon
17.25
Mini Ossobuco Five Pieces of Baby Veal Shank Braised with Vegetables and Wine
18.95
Chicken
Chicken Breast Bolognese Sauteed & Topped with Prosciutto and Mozarella In a Tomato Cream Sauce
16.25
Chicken Breast Al Limone Sauteed & Simmered In a Lemon-butter Sauce
15.50
Chicken Breast Alla Marsala Sauteed with Mushrooms and Scallions In a Marsala Wine Sauce
16.25
Half Chicken Cacciatora Sauteed with Peppers, Onioins, Mushrooms, Tomatoes & White Wine
15.75
Steak & Specialties*
Broiled Filet Mignon
21.50
New York Cut Strip Steak
19.25
Pork Tenderloin Limone Sauteed In a Lemon-butter Sauce
16.25
Eggplant Alla Parmigiana Baked In Tomato Sauce, Topped with Mozzarella
14.25
Barbequed Baby Back Ribs
17.25
* The Chicago Department of Public Health Advises That Consumption of Raw or U N D E Rcooked Beef May Result In An Increased Risk of Foodborne Illness
Fish
Cioppino Stew of Shrimp, Mussels, Calamari, Polpo, Crab Claws, and Other Ocean Fish
19.25
Grilled Fillet of Salmon
16.95
Whitefish Alla Gina Topped with Seasoned Bread Crumbs and Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Oven Broiled to Perfection
16.50
Shrimp Fra Diavolo Sauteed Shrimp Tossed with Linguine In a Spicy Marinara Sauce
16.50
Fried Calamari served with Cocktail Sauce
15.25
Fried Shrimp served with Cocktail Sauce
15.95
Filet of Sole Limone served In a Light Lemon Butter Sauce
16.25
Dessert
Tiramisú Sponge Cake Flavored with Espresso and Marsala Wine, Topped with Mascarpone Cream
4.25
Cannolo Siciliano Homemade Cylindrical Pastry Shell, filled with Ricotta Cream
3.95
Chocolate Mousse
3.75
Double Chocolate Cake
4.25
Strawberry Cake Yellow Cake with French Creme and Strawberries
Spumoni Traditional Dessert Using Neopolitan Ice Cream with Heavy Whipped Cream and Candied Fruit
3.00
Italian Lemon Ice
2.50
Vanilla Ice Cream Sundae with Chocolate or Strawberry Topping
2.95
Sicilian Cheesecake Frosted with Chocolate Gnosh
4.50
Profiteroles Puff Pastry filled with Ricotta Creme and Dipped In Chocolate Mousse
4.25
Beverages
Coffee or Hot Tea Regular or Decaffinated
1.25
Ice Tea
1.75
Soda Coke, Diet Coke, 7 Up, Ginger Ale
1.50
Caffe Espresso Regular or Decaffinated
2.00
Cappuccino Regular or Decaffinated
3.50
Cappuccino with Liquor
5.00
Carry- Out Menu
Appetizers
Shrimp all ’italiana olive oil, garlic, bread crumbs,sherry wine
6.25
Arancina Siciliana Deep fried ball of risotto stuffed with ground beef, tomato sauce & green peas
4.25
Fried Calamari
6.25
Bruschetta Italian bread with fresh tomato, basil, green olives, red onions, oil & vinegar
4.25
Fried Eggplant
4.75
Caesar Salad
3.50
Garden Salad Choice of Italian, Creamy Garlic, French, Ranch, Thousand Island Bleu Cheese - 1.00 extra
2.50
Minestrone Soup
CUP 1.75
BOWL 3.50
Soup of The Day
CUP 1.75
BOWL 3.50
Pasta
Spinach & Ricotta Lasagna served in tomato sauce, topped with bechamel
10.75
Lasagna Al Forno layered with a ragú of beef & ricotta cheese
11.25
Meat Ravioli meat filled pasta served with choice of tomato or meat sauce
10.95
Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli spinach & ricotta filled pasta served with choice of tomato or meat sauce
10.75
Manicotti Homemade pasta sheet rolled with ricotta in tomato sauce, topped with bechamel
11.25
Cannelloni Homemade pasta sheet rolled with beef in meat sauce, topped with bechamel
11.75
Cannelloni & Manicotti Combo one manicotto and one cannellone baked with tomato sauce and topped with bechamel
11.25
Spaghetti, Mostacciole, or Angel Hair served with homemade meat or tomato sauce
8.50
Tortiglione Mamma Maria tube-shaped pasta served in a meat ragú with currants and toasted almonds
11.25
Linguine with Red Orwhite Clam Sauce
11.50
Seafood Risotto arborio rice with shrimp, calamari, mussels, octopus, and a hint of marinara sauce
12.25
Chicken Risotto arborio rice topped with a grilled chicken breast, mushrooms, and red peppers
11.75
Penne Alla Putanesca penne pasta in a rich tomato ragu with anchovies, black olives, and capers
10.25
Penne All’ Arrabbiata penne with pancetta, mushrooms and cheese in a spicy tomato sauce
10.50
Farfalle Marinara Bow tie pasta topped with shrimp and monk fish in a zesty tomato sauce
11.50
Tortellini Alla Bolognese meat filled pasta in a creamy meat ragu
10.95
Baby Shells served with Spinach & Ricotta Cheese
10.75
Side of Homemademeatballs or Italian Sausage
3.95
Dinners
Broiled Filetmignon Served with pasta or potato.
18.95
New York Cut Strip Steak Served with pasta or potato.
16.25
Pork Tenderloin Fiorentina sauteed and topped with spinach, served in a light wine sauce. Served with pasta or potato.
13.25
Eggplant Alla Parmigiana baked in tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella. Served with pasta or potato.
11.75
Barbequed Baby Back Ribs Served with pasta or potato. A Monastero’s Specialty!
14.25
Veal Ossobuco Tender veal shanks braised in a vegetable-wine sauce. Served with pasta or potato.
14.25
Veal Alla Parmigiana veal cutlet breaded and baked in tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella. Served with pasta or potato.
15.25
Veal Scaloppine Allamarsala veal medallions sauteed with mushrooms and scallions in a Marsala wine sauce. Served with pasta or potato.
15.75
Veal Saltimbocca veal cutlet topped with sage and prosciutto in a sherry wine sauce. Served with pasta or potato.
15.25
Veal Scaloppine Vesuvio sauteed with garlic, rosemary and white wine, served with Vesuvio potatoes
15.50
Veal Alla Milanese breaded veal cutlet. Served with pasta or potato.
14.75
Cioppino Stew of shrimp, mussels, calamari, polpo, crab claws, and other ocean fish. Served with pasta or potato.
15.75
Calamari Marinara served over linguine in a zesty marinara sauce
13.75
Grilled Fillet of Salmon Served with pasta or potato.
14.50
Whitefish Alla Gina topped with seasoned bread crumbs and extra virgin olive oil, oven broiled to perfection. Served with pasta or potato.
13.95
Shrimp Fra Diavolo sauteed shrimp tossed with linguine in a spicy marinara sauce
13.95
Fried Calamari served with cocktail sauce. Served with pasta or potato.
12.75
Fried Shrimp served with cocktail sauce. Served with pasta or potato.
13.50
Filet of Sole Livornese sauteed in a sauce of tomato and black olives. Served with pasta or potato.
13.75
Half Chicken Cacciatora sauteed with tomato, peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Served with pasta or potato.
13.25
Chicken Breast Al Limone sauteed & simmered in a lemon-butter sauce. Served with pasta or potato.
12.95
Chicken Breast Allamarsala sauteed with mushrooms and scallions in a Marsala wine sauce. Served with pasta or potato.
13.75
Chicken Breast Parmigiana in tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella. Served with pasta or potato.
13.25
Half Chicken Vesuvio sauteed with garlic, rosemary and white wine, served with Vesuvio potatoes
12.95
Pizza
Monastero’s Pizza Is Baked In The Pan and Has a Medium-thick Crust -10 Inch- Small / 12 Inch- Medium / 14 Inch - Large
Cheese
7.00
9.50
11.50
Cheese & Sausage
8.50
11.00
13.00
Vegetarian mushrooms, green peppers onions, & garlic
9.00
11.50
13.50
Monastero’s Special sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, onions
9.00
11.50
13.50
Additional Ingredients (each) pepperoni, anchovies, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, garlic
1.25
1.50
1.75
Sandwiches
All Sandwiches served with French Fries
Super Club Sandwich Turkey, prosciutto, Mozzarella and American cheese, tomato, lettuce on toasted white or whole wheat bread
6.25
Italian Beef Sandwich Served on a freshly baked torpedo bun. With Green Peppers or Provolone Add .50
5.75
Turkey Club Sandwich On white or whole wheat bread
5.50
Chicken Panino Sandwich marinated chicken breast with tomato & lettuce, on sliced Italian bread cooked on the panini grill. Served with sesame balsamic red cabbage salad
6.75
Portobello Panino grilled portobello mushroom, tomato, provolone cheese, served on homemade ciabatta, cooked on the panini grill
6.25
Desserts
Tiramisú
4.00
Cannolo Siciliano
3.50
Cassata Siciliana Sicilian Ricotta cheesecake topped with layer of rich Chocolate
3.75
Chocolate Mousse
4.00
Custard & Strawberry Cake
4.50
Cannoli Cake
4.50
Lemon Cake
4.25
Volume Carry- Out
Minimeatballs sold by the dozen
9.00
Mini Arancine sold by the dozen
12.00
Quart of Minestrone
8.00
Quart of Tomato Sauce
9.00
Quart of Meat Sauce
10.00
Chicken Tendersmarsala or Vesuvio priced per person
4.95
Antipasto Platter meats, cheeses, olives, caponata, priced per person
3.95
Full Pan of Salad with Dressing serves 30 to 40
40.00
Mostacciole With meat or tomato sauce (1/2 pan serves 25-30, full pan serves 50-60 buffet style)
(1/2 PAN) 25.00
(FULL PAN) 50.00
Focaccia 1/2 pan 25 pieces, full pan 50 pieces
(1/2 PAN) 15.00
(FULL PAN) 25.00
Lasagna Meat or Spinach & Ricotta (1/2 pan serves 10 entrees, full pan serves 20 entrees)
(1/2 PAN) 30.00
(FULL PAN) 60.00
Eggplant Parmigiana 1/2 pan serves 10 entrees, full pan serves 20 entrees
(1/2 PAN) 30.00
(FULL PAN) 60.00
Complete Dinner Party To- Go
Entertain 12 or More of Your Guests In The Comfort of Your Home Only $12.95 Per Person Plus Tax 5 Days Notice Required
Focaccia
Salad with Dressings
Pasta with meat or tomato sauce
Two (2) Entrees Choice of : Chicken Breast Marsala or Vesuvio, Roast Sirloin of Beef au jus, Italian Sausage, Eggplant Parmigiana, Mini Meatballs (Add only $2.00 per person for extra meat)
Potato & Vegetable
Bread Rolls & Butter
Also Ask Us About Other Available Items, Including Appetizers, Homemade Pastries, Cakes, and Italian Cookies