Appetizers
Artichoke Fritters12,00 $US
Breaded artichoke hearts served with a lemon aioli
Brussels Sprouts17,00 $US
Roasted Brussels sprouts with capers, bacon, shaved red onion, Parmesan cheese and lemons
Baked Clams
Middleneck clams stuffed with herbed bread crumbs in a lemon white wine sauce
- ½ Dozen15,00 $US
- Dozen30,00 $US
Fried Calamari19,00 $US
Flash fried calamari with our marinara
Char-Grilled Calamari19,00 $US
Served with a lemon and balsamic vinaigrette
Grilled Vegetable Platter14,00 $US
Char-grilled seasonal vegetables with balsamic vinaigrette
Eggplant Stack18,00 $US
Mozzarella, beefsteak tomato, arugula, balsamic reduction
Sausage & Peppers17,00 $US
Char-grilled Italian sausage with sautéed peppers
Salads
Add on: Grilled Chicken $9, Strip Steak $13, Grilled Shrimp $12, Grilled Salmon $12, Blue Cheese $3
Merlo's Salad14,00 $US
Garbanzo beans, hearts of palm, tomato, cucumber, radish, pepperoncini, honey balsamic vinaigrette
Broccoli Salad11,00 $US
Broccoli, peppers, cured olives, lemon, extra-virgin olive oil
Arugula Salad13,00 $US
Baby arugula, shaved imported Parmesan cheese, Roma tomatoes, fresh lemon extra-virgin olive oil
Sunday Meatball Salad20,00 $US
Romaine, red onion, tomato, cucumber, Parmesan, vinaigrette with a homemade meatball
Caprese Salad13,00 $US
Beefsteak tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra-virgin olive oil
Pastas
Add on: Meatball $6, Italian Sausage $6, Chicken $9, Vegetables $5. All pasta dishes can be prepared gluten-free $3
Orecchiette24,00 $US
Italian sausage, rapini, garlic and olive oil
Homemade Ravioli22,00 $US
Your choice ricotta stuffed or meat stuffed in marinara
Rigatoni Bolognese24,00 $US
Rigatoni in our homemade slow-cooked meat sauce
Linguine Fra Diavolo
Sautéed in a spicy San Marzano tomato sauce
- Chicken24,00 $US
- Shrimp27,00 $US
Penne alla Vodka22,00 $US
Penne pasta with vodka cream sauce
Penne Romano24,00 $US
Crumbled sausage, mushrooms and peas in a tomato cream sauce
Nanna's Gravy28,00 $US
Slow-roasted pot roast red wine and crushed tomatoes tossed with rigatoni
Spaghetti & Meatballs26,00 $US
Spaghetti, marinara with meatballs or Italian sausage
Entrees
Brick Chicken29,00 $US
Crispy chicken with broccolini and smashed potatoes (Please allow half an hour to cook)
Piccata
Sautéed in a light lemon butter caper sauce
- Chicken28,00 $US
- Veal33,00 $US
- Salmon31,00 $US
Marsala
Sautéed with fresh mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce
- Chicken28,00 $US
- Veal33,00 $US
Skirt Steak Velasco46,00 $US
Garlic, white wine, sliced jalapeño and fresh cut fries
Pork Chop Calabrese38,00 $US
Breaded bone in pork chop, olive oil, fresh lemon, garlic and Calabrese peppers
Grilled Salmon32,00 $US
Char-grilled seasonal vegetables with balsamic vinaigrette
Boneless Chicken27,00 $US
Served: Vesuvio, Velasco, Oreganato. Substitute vegetables for potatoes $4
Parmesan
Lightly breaded and topped with mozzarella and marinara then baked
- Chicken28,00 $US
- Eggplant26,00 $US
- Veal33,00 $US
Milanese
Lightly breaded and sautéed with arugula salad or sautéed peppers
- Chicken28,00 $US
- Eggplant26,00 $US
- Veal33,00 $US
Sides
Spinach8,00 $US
Escarole8,00 $US
Broccoli8,00 $US
Mushrooms8,00 $US
Homemade Meatballs10,00 $US
Italian Sausage9,00 $US
Escarole & Beans8,00 $US
Vesuvio Potatoes8,00 $US
Merlo's Italian Fries8,00 $US
Merlo's Wine List
Spumante, Sparkling
Adami Brut, Prosecco, Veneto
- Gl10,00 $US
- Btl35,00 $US
Syltbar Rose, Prosecco, Veneto
- Gl15,00 $US
- Btl50,00 $US
Michele Chiarlo Nivole, Moscato d'Asti, Piemonte
- Gl12,00 $US
- Btl38,00 $US
Bianco, White
Pasqua, Pinot Grigio, Veneto
- Gl13,00 $US
- Btl45,00 $US
Santa Margharita, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige
- Gl16,00 $US
- Btl58,00 $US
Ferrari Carano, Fume Blanc, Sonoma
- Gl12,00 $US
- Btl42,00 $US
Loveblock, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
- Gl15,00 $US
- Btl58,00 $US
Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, Sonoma
- Gl12,00 $US
- Btl42,00 $US
Angeline, Chardonnay, California
- Gl11,00 $US
- Btl39,00 $US
Russiz Superiore, Sauvignon Blanc, Collio
- Btl66,00 $US
Bonanno, Chardonnay, Napa
- Btl48,00 $US
Sanford, Chardonnay, Santa Barbara
- Btl80,00 $US
Cakebread, Chardonnay, Napa
- Btl99,00 $US
Michele Chiarlo Nivole, Moscato d'Asti, Piedmont
- Btl46,00 $US
Rosso, Red
Angeline, Pinot Noir, Monterey
- Gl11,00 $US
- Btl42,00 $US
Diora, Pinot Noir, California
- Btl45,00 $US
Boen, Pinot Noir, Sonoma
- Btl66,00 $US
Belle Glos, Pinot Noir, California
- Btl95,00 $US
Badia Chianti Classico, Sangiovese, Toscana
- Gl12,00 $US
- Btl40,00 $US
Cecchi Chianti Classico, Sangiovese, Toscana
- Gl15,00 $US
- Btl53,00 $US
Ruffino Gold Chianti Classico, Sangiovese, Toscana
- Btl89,00 $US
IL Poggione Brunello, Sangiovese, Toscana
- Btl175,00 $US
Carpineto Dogajolo, Sangiovese/Cabernet, Toscana
- Gl11,00 $US
- Btl39,00 $US
Ferrari Carano Siena, Sangiovese/Malbec, Sonoma
- Gl15,00 $US
- Btl55,00 $US
Locations Italian Red, Barbera/Nero d'Avola, Piedmont
- Gl14,00 $US
- Btl48,00 $US
I Greppi Greppicante, Cab/Merlot/Cab Franc, Toscana
- Btl62,00 $US
Z. Alexander Brown, Zinfandel/Syrah/Petite Syrah, California
- Btl41,00 $US
Rutherford Hill, Merlot, Napa
- Gl16,00 $US
- Btl56,00 $US
Duckhorn, Merlot, Napa
- Btl78,00 $US
Bonanza by Caymus, Cabernet, California
- Gl13,00 $US
- Btl47,00 $US
Bonanno, Cabernet, Napa
- Btl63,00 $US
Silver Oak, Cabernet, Alexander Valley
- Btl150,00 $US
Jordan, Cabernet, Napa
- Btl115,00 $US
Scarpetta, Cabernet Franc, Fruili
- Btl63,00 $US
Vietti, Barbera d'Alba, Piemonte
- Btl61,00 $US
Vietti Barolo, Nebbiolo, Piemonte
- Btl130,00 $US
Michele Chiarlo Barberesco, Nebbiolo, Piemonte
- Btl180,00 $US
