Food Menu
Starters
- Brick Oven Italian Nachos16Tricolor tortilla chips heaped with mozzarella, Italian sausage, tomatoes, green peppers, black olives, banana peppers, and garlic Parmesan cream sauce. Wine Pairings: Meiomi Pinot Noir, Rush River Red
- Stuffed Mushrooms10 / 15Mushrooms stuffed with Italian sausage, roasted red pepper, cream cheese, herbs, and spices. Wine Pairings: Meiomi Pinot Noir
- Grilled Butterfly Shrimp18Garlic and herb seasoned shrimp grilled to perfection. Garnished with a citrus salad. Wine Pairings: Moonlight Whisper, Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc
- Spinach Dip14Creamy spinach dip served with ciabatta bread and tortilla chips. Wine Pairing: 90+ Sauvignon Blanc
- Bruschetta13Toasted baguette topped with our homemade bruschetta, Parmesan cheese, and balsamic reduction. Wine Pairings: Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Meiomi Pinot Noir
- Dipping Duo12Savory 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 Fries17Our 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 Salad18Romaine 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 Italian18Salami, 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: 90+ Sauvignon Blanc
- Strawberry Chicken19Spinach mixed with grilled chicken, strawberries, candied walnuts, and red onion in balsamic vinaigrette. Wine Pairings: Meiomi Pinot Noir, Rush River Red
- Black & Bleu Steak and Portabella19Romaine lettuce topped with 6oz. sirloin steak grilled to order, portabella mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bleu cheese crumbles. Wine Pairings: Tattoo Girl Cabernet, Joel Gott Cab
Dressing Choices:
French | Ranch | Caesar | Italian House Vinaigrette
Entrées
Gluten-Free Pasta +2
Julie’s Favorite!
- Garlic Shrimp Linguini29Sautéed shrimp in a garlic white wine butter sauce with mushrooms, peppers, spinach, onions, and tomatoes. Topped with Parmesan cheese. Wine Pairing: Benvolio Pinot Grigio, 90+ Sauvignon Blanc
- Portabella Mushroom Ravioli29Tender ravioli with leeks, mushrooms, dried cherries, and spinach in a vodka cream sauce finished with white truffle oil. Wine Pairings: Raymond Red Blend, Tattoo Girl Cabernet
- Creamy Lobster Ravioli35Sauteed in a rich creamy alfredo sauce topped with sage. Wine Pairings: Raymond Red Blend, Tattoo Girl Cabernet
- Butternut Squash Ravioli24Fresh butternut squash sauteed with bacon, nutmeg, and allspice in a rich garlic alfredo sauce. Wine Pairings: Raymond Red Blend, Tattoo Girl Cabernet
- Spicy Shrimp and Andouille Linguini28Shrimp and Andouille sausage tossed in a spicy garlic tomato cream sauce. Wine Pairing: Seaglass Riesling, 90+ Lambrusco
- Spaghetti and Meatballs23Beef and pork meatballs in our house marinara sauce atop a bed of spaghetti. Wine Pairings: Piatelli Malbec, 7 Deadly Zinfindel
- Pesto Tri-colored Cheese Tortellini22Perfect cheesy tri-colored tortellini tossed with a light basil cream sauce. Add Chicken, Italian Sausage or Bacon +8 | Shrimp +10 Wine Pairing: Benvolio Pinot Grigio, La Crema Monterey Chardonnay
- Steak and Portabella Mushroom Alfredo27Grilled 6 oz. sirloin steak and succulent portabella mushroom atop fettuccine noodles and covered in our savory mushroom garlic cream sauce. Wine Pairings: Kendall Jackson Chardonnay, Joel Gott Cabernet
Larry’s Favorite
- Chicken Marsala25Tender chicken breast and mushrooms tossed in creamy marsala wine sauce over a bed of Fettuccini. Wine Pairings: Meiomi Pinot Noir, Kendall Jackson Chardonnay
Sunday Pasta Buffet
Pizza
14″ | 30 or 11″ | 21
Gluten-free crust available +2
- That’s AmoreItalian sausage, pepperoni, green peppers, and onions. Wine Pairings: Cannon River Go Go Red Blend, Rocca Chianti
- Farmer’s Market PizzaItalian sausage, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and olives. Wine Pairings: Rush River Red, Piatelli Malbec
- MargheritaRoma tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, garlic, drizzled with balsamic reduction. Wine Pairings: 90+ Lambrusco, Rush River Red
- Five MeatPepperoni, Italian sausage, ham, bacon, salami, topped with cheddar cheese. Wine Pairings: Tattoo Girl Cabernet
- Whey GoodChicken, portabella mushrooms, red onions, spinach, and our creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. Wine Pairings: 90+ 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
Meat Toppings: Italian Sausage | Pepperoni | Bacon | Chicken | Ham | Salami
Veggie Toppings: Onions | Green peppers | Mushrooms | Black Olives | Spinach | Banana Peppers | Jalapeño Peppers | Tomatoes
Kids (12 & under)
Includes white/chocolate milk or soda, apple sauce, and ice cream cup.
- Kids Mac & Cheese10
- Spaghetti and Meatballs10
- Kids Chicken Fettuccini12
- Kids 8" Personal Pizza12Includes up to three toppings: Pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon, chicken, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and olives.
Dessert
- FA Cheesecakes10Handcrafted in Hager City, WI – Rotating selections. Ask about today’s offerings
- Chocolate Torte10Rich chocolate flourless torte served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. (Gluten Free)
- Tiramisu10The perfect end to an Italian dinner. Espresso soaked cookies covered in a light Mascarpone cheese filling and dusted with Dutch Cocoa.
- Amma’s Pies10Baked in Ellsworth, WI – Rotating selections. Ask about today’s offerings
* 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
