Food Menu

Starters

Brick Oven Italian Nachos
16
Tricolor tortilla chips heaped with mozzarella, Italian sausage, tomatoes, green peppers, black olives, banana peppers, and garlic Parmesan cream sauce. Wine Pairings: Meiomi Pinot Noir, Fableist Rose, Rush River Red
Stuffed Mushrooms
10 / 15
Mushrooms stuffed with Italian sausage, roasted red pepper, cream cheese, herbs, and spices. Wine Pairings: Meiomi Pinot Noir
Grilled Butterfly Shrimp
18
Garlic and herb seasoned shrimp grilled to perfection. Garnished with a citrus salad. Wine Pairings: Moonlight Whisper, Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
Spinach Dip
14
Creamy spinach dip served with ciabatta bread and tortilla chips. Wine Pairing: Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
Bruschetta
13
Toasted baguette topped with our homemade bruschetta, Parmesan cheese, and balsamic reduction. Wine Pairings: Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Meiomi Pinot Noir
Dipping Duo
12
Savory garlic Parmesan and thick hearty marinara sauces are served with fresh hot grilled breads. Wine Pairings: Rocca Del Macie Chianti, La Crema Monterey Chardonnay
Rush River Pizza Fries
15
Our classic pizza crust with garlic infused oil, topped with mozzarella and cheddar, and served with a side of marinara sauce. Wine Pairing: Rocca Del Macie Chianti

Salads

Chicken Caesar Salad
18
Romaine lettuce with a creamy Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, olives, grilled chicken breast, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and house made croutons. Sub Shrimp +5 Wine Pairings: Seaglass Riesling, La Crema Chardonnay
House Italian
18
Salami, pepperoni, olives, pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, smoked provolone, fresh mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes on a bed of romaine lettuce tossed in Italian vinaigrette. Wine Pairings: Fableist Rose, Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
Strawberry Chicken
19
Spinach mixed with grilled chicken, strawberries, candied walnuts, and red onion in balsamic vinaigrette. Wine Pairings: Meiomi Pinot Noir, Rush River Red
Black & Bleu Steak Salad
19
Romaine lettuce topped with 6oz. sirloin steak grilled to order, portabella mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bleu cheese crumbles. Wine Pairings: Barter & Trade Cabernet

Dressing Choices:
French | Ranch | Caesar | Italian House Vinaigrette

Entrées

Gluten-Free Pasta +2

Lasagna and Breadsticks
24
A hearty slice of layered ricotta cheese with marinara sauce, topped with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, and served with a breadstick. Wine Pairing: Rocca Del Macie Chianti

Julie’s Favorite!

Garlic Shrimp Linguini
28
Sautéed shrimp in a garlic white wine butter sauce with mushrooms, peppers, spinach, onions, and tomatoes. Topped with Parmesan cheese. Wine Pairing: Benvolio Pinot Grigio
Portabella Mushroom Ravioli
29
Tender ravioli with leeks, mushrooms, dried cherries, and spinach in a vodka cream sauce finished with white truffle oil. Wine Pairings: Raymond Red Blend, Barter & Trade Cabernet
Spicy Shrimp and Andouille Linguini
27
Shrimp and Andouille sausage tossed in a spicy garlic tomato cream sauce. Wine Pairing: Seaglass Riesling, Meiomi Pinot Noir
Spaghetti and Meatballs
23
Beef and pork meatballs in our house marinara sauce atop a bed of spaghetti. Wine Pairings: Terrazas Alto Malbec, 7 Deadly Zinfindel
Pesto Tri-colored Cheese Tortellini
21
Perfect cheesy tri-colored tortellini tossed with a light basil cream sauce. Add Chicken, Italian Sausage or Bacon +8 | Shrimp +10 Wine Pairing: Benvolio Pinot Noir, La Crema Monterey Chardonnay, Iron Side Chardonnay
Steak and Portabella Mushroom Alfredo
25
Grilled steak and succulent portabella mushroom atop fettuccine noodles and covered in our savory mushroom garlic cream sauce. Wine Pairings: Iron Side Chardonnay, Joel Gott Cabernet

Larry’s Favorite

Chicken Marsala
24
Tender chicken breast and mushrooms tossed in creamy marsala wine sauce over a bed of Fettuccini. Wine Pairings: Meiomi Pinot Noir, Kendall Jackson Avant Chardonnay

Sunday Pasta Buffet

Pizza

14″ | 30 or 11″ | 21

Gluten-free crust available +2

That’s Amore
Italian sausage, pepperoni, green peppers, and onions. Wine Pairings: Cannon River Go Go Red Blend, Raymond Red Blend
Farmer’s Market Pizza
Italian sausage, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and olives. Wine Pairings: Rush River Red, Terrazas Alto Malbec
Margherita
Roma tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, garlic, drizzled with balsamic reduction. Wine Pairings: Raymond Red Blend, Rush River Red
Five Meat
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, ham, bacon, salami, topped with cheddar cheese. Wine Pairings: Joel Gott Cabernet
Whey Good
Chicken, portabella mushrooms, red onions, spinach, and our creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. Wine Pairings: Meiomi Pinot Noir, La Crema Monterey Chardonnay

~Build Your Own Pizza~

Cheese only
14” / 25 (each additional topping +2)
11” / 18 (each additional topping +1)
Gluten free crust available +2

Cheese Toppings: Extra Mozzarella Cheese | Fresh Mozzarella | Parmesan | Cheddar Cheese

Kids

Includes white/chocolate milk or soda, apple sauce, and ice cream cup.

Kids Mac & Cheese
10
Spaghetti and Meatballs
10
Kids Chicken Fettuccini
11
Kids 8" Personal Pizza
12
Includes up to three toppings: Pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon, chicken, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and olives.

Dessert

Cheesecake
10
A generous wedge of creamy New York style cheesecake baked on a graham cracker crust.
Chocolate Torte
10
Rich chocolate flourless torte served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Mississippi Mud Pie
10
Chocolate brownie cake covered with chocolate moose, brownie chunks and chocolate ganache.
Limoncello Mascarpone Cake
10
Luscious lemon infused sponge cake topped with a Mascarpone cream and white chocolate shavings.
Tiramisu
10
The perfect end to an Italian dinner. Espresso soaked cookies covered in a light Mascarpone cheese filling and dusted with Dutch Cocoa.

* A gratuity of 18% will be added to groups of ten or more.

The Wisconsin Department of Public Health advises that eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or seafood poses a health risk to everyone, but especially to the elderly, young children under age 4, pregnant women, and other highly susceptible individuals with compromised immune systems. Thorough cooking of such animal foods reduces the risk of illness. For further information, contact your physician or public health department. Tavern League of Wisconsin • Professional Food Managers Certification Course • 2817 Fish Hatchery Road • Fitchburg, WI 53713