| Cuisines | American, Italian |
| Dining style | Casual Dining |
| Phone number | +1 515 243 4516 |
| Website | www.barattas.com |
| Dress code | Business Casual |
| Payment options | AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa |
| Location | 2320 South Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315 |
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Baratta's
| Cuisine type | American | |
| Price range | $30 and under |
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About Baratta's
Baratta’s has been a Des Moines staple for over 50 years and is always welcoming new guests to the table. With multiple locations now open, catering available, and take-out options, there are several ways to enjoy our menu. From celebrating anniversaries and birthdays to fueling kids up before football games and dances, Baratta’s is a tradition that keeps getting better.
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Menus
- Lunch Menu
- Dinner Menu (Delivery dinner too)
- Family CARRYOUT/delivery Specials
- In-House Banquet/Party Menu (South Union Location)
- Kids Menu
- Wine List
- Beer List
- CAFE Barattas (Historical Museum)
- Cafe Baratta's Kid's Menu
- Happy Hour
- Dinner Delivery Menu
Appetizers
| Antipasta | $10.95 | a plate of assorted meats & cheeses with marinated vegetables & olives | ||||
| Chicken Strips | $7.95 | all white meat strips lightly breaded & fried golden served with your choice of sauce | ||||
| Focaccia Bread | $5.25 | italian flat bread brushed with olive oil, roasted garlic & topped with parmesan cheese | ||||
| Cheese Sticks | $8.25 | fresh & stringy for dipping | ||||
| Ravioli | $7.95 | |||||
| Stuffed Mushrooms | $7.95 | cheese-stuffed, panko-crusted mushrooms. served with a fresh tomato-basil marinara dipping sauce | ||||
| Cajun Shrimp Or Sea Scallops | $11.95 | served in a spicy beer & butter sauce with garlic bread | ||||
| Appetizer Combo | $14.95 | cheese sticks, chicken strips, & onion rings | ||||
| Onion Rings |
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| Bruschetta | $5.95 | six slices of crunchy baked italian bread topped with our special blend of marinated tomatoes, green peppers, onions, & garlic | ||||
| Artichoke Spinach Dip | $8.95 | spinach & wonderful marinated artichokes blended in a creamy white cheese sauce with roasted garlic & served with toasted baguette bread |
Soup & Salad
| Soup De Jour |
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| House Salad |
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| Chef Salad | $9.25 | smoked turkey, capacolla, cheddar, mozzarella, hard boiled egg, & tomato | ||||||||
| Cobb Salad | $9.25 | avocado, bacon, smoked turkey, hard boiled egg, cheddar cheese, tomato, & crumbled bleu cheese | ||||||||
| Arancia Insalata | our fresh lettuce blend topped with fresh spinach, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, bleu cheese crumbles, & finished with pine nuts |
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| Caesar Salad | crisp romaine lettuce tossed in our caesar dressing, topped with hard boiled egg & crispy croutons |
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| Seafood Salad | $10.50 | crab, shrimp, cheddar cheese, artichokes, fire roasted red peppers & tomatoes | ||||||||
| Antipasta Salad | $8.95 | tossed italian salad with turkey, capacolla, pepperoni, hard boiled egg, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, mushrooms, red onions, & tomatoes | ||||||||
| Blackened Steak Salad | $12.50 | blackened filet mignon, grilled portabella mushrooms, peppers, red onions & bleu cheese tossed with mixed greens in a balsamic honey dijon dressing | ||||||||
| Grilled Chicken Salad | $9.25 | chicken breast, cheddar cheese, red onion, hard boiled egg, & tomatoes | ||||||||
| Jerrys Salad | $12.50 | blackened cajun shrimp, grilled portabella mushrooms, peppers, red onions & bleu cheese tossed with mixed greens served with balsamic honey dijon |
Old Family Favorites
| Broasted Chicken | $10.95 | a house favorite | ||||
| Top Sirloin (6 Oz.) | $10.95 | |||||
| Grilled Chicken Breast | $9.50 | |||||
| Broiled Salmon | served with our fresh lemon dill sauce |
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Sandwiches
| Italian Roast Beef | $9.25 | thin sliced roasted beef topped with red onions, roasted red peppers, pepper jack cheese & angel ranch sauce | ||||
| Hot Sausage |
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| Meatball | $8.25 | |||||
| Chicken Breast | $9.25 | served grilled or breaded | ||||
| Tramazzino | $9.25 | our reuben served with hot corned beef, pastrami, swiss cheese, sauerkraut with thousand island dressing grilled on rye bread | ||||
| Cheeseburger |
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| Steak Sandwich | grilled top sirloin with onions, pickles, & banana pepper rings served on a hogie bun. |
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| Breaded Tenderloin | $8.95 | |||||
| Grilled Tenderloin | $9.25 | served with sweet peppers & pepper cheese | ||||
| Italian Club | $8.95 | capacolla, smoked turkey, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato & mayonaise served on warm focaccia bread | ||||
| Sicilian | $9.25 | smoked turkey, capacolla, roast beef, roasted red peppers, & pepper cheese on warm focaccia bread | ||||
| Grilled Portabella | $8.95 | grilled with a blend of mixed peppers & onions, finished with pepper jack cheese & served on warm focaccia bread with our pesto sauce | ||||
| Chicken Amaggio Sandwich | $9.50 | the one & only famous amaggio! served with mayo, lettuce, & tomato |
Pizzas
| Mini One-topping Pizza | $9.25 | includes salad & soft drink | ||
| Toppings | capacolla, ground beef, italian sausage, pepperoni, shrimp, anchovies, black olives, green olives, green peppers, banana peppers, red peppers, onion, mushrooms, pineapple, tomatoes, sauerkraut, alfredo sauce, artichoke hearts |
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Italian Entrees
| Ravioli Casserole | $9.50 | homemade meat-filled ravioli fried to perfection & baked with sauce & mozzarella cheese | ||||||
| Chicken Amaggio | $10.25 | marinated chicken breast rolled in bread crumbs, broiled & served over linguini with sauteed sweet red peppers & mushrooms in an amaggio sauce | ||||||
| Spaghetti | $7.50 | with meatball or sausage | ||||||
| Fettuccini Alfredo | fettuccini noodles served in white sauce made of freshly grated cheeses & cream |
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| Southwestern Pasta | $9.25 | linguini with italian sausage, sweet peppers, mushrooms, & garlic sauteed in olive oil topped with freshly grated cheese | ||||||
| Shrimp Linguini | $11.75 | our rich & creamy lemon sauce finished off with grilled shrimp, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, & fresh spinach | ||||||
| Chicken Parmesan | $9.95 | served with spaghetti | ||||||
| Cavatelli Casserole |
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| Baked Lasagna | $9.50 | a house favorite | ||||||
| Pollo Penne | $9.75 | penne pasta, chicken, mushrooms, & tomatoes in pesto cream sauce | ||||||
| Homemade Spinach & Cheese Tortellini | $12.50 | served with a fresh tomato-basil marinara sauce | ||||||
| Chicken Carbonara | $9.95 | chicken, bacon, fresh peas in a creamy alfredo sauce served with linguini | ||||||
| Eggplant Al Forno | $9.95 | fresh eggplant, sliced & fried to a golden brown, topped with marinara sauce & mozzarella cheese. served with spaghetti |
Drinks
| Coke | $2.50 | |
| Diet Coke | $2.50 | |
| Mello Yellow | $2.50 | |
| Sprite | $2.50 | |
| Raspberry Iced Tea | $2.50 | |
| Brewed Iced Tea | $2.50 | |
| Lemonade | $2.50 | |
| Coffee | $2.50 |
Appetizers
| Chicken Strips | $9.50 | Six juicy chicken tenderloins lightly breaded and served with your choice of homemade BBQ, honey mustard, or our house red sauce | ||||
| Focaccia Bread | $8.00 | Straight from our oven to your table. Warm focaccia bread brushed with a blend of imported olive oil, roasted garlic, and parmesan cheese | ||||
| Antipasta | $16.00 | A plate of hand rolled meats and cheeses with assorted olives makes a perfect plate for two people | ||||
| Stuffed Mushrooms | $9.50 | Cheese-stuffed, panko-crusted mushrooms. Served with a fresh tomato-basil marinara dipping sauce | ||||
| Homemade Raviolis | $9.50 | Stuffed with a mixture of seasoned beef and Italian sausage then fried and served with our house red sauce | ||||
| Artichoke Spinach Dip | $10.95 | Spinach and wonderful marinated artichokes blended in a creamy white cheese sauce with roasted garlic and served with toasted baguette bread or pita chips | ||||
| Hummus Dip | $8.00 | Delicious dip made with olive oil, lemon, garlic and special seasoning served with pita chips | ||||
| Chicken Drummies | $10.00 | Traditional chicken drummies tossed in buffalo sauce and served with bleu cheese or ranch for dipping | ||||
| Shrimp Cocktail | $14.00 | Five jumbo black tiger shrimp served chilled with a spicy cocktail sauce and a wedge of fresh lemon | ||||
| Onion Rings | Homemade daily |
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| Bruschetta | $7.50 | Toasted crostini topped with a blend of marinated roma tomatoes, bell peppers, bermuda onions, and roasted garlic | ||||
| Combination Platter | $19.00 | An assortment of breaded items, including mozzarella sticks, chicken strips, and our homemade onion rings and served with our traditional red sauce and BBQ sauce | ||||
| Cajun Shrimp or Scallops | $15.95 | Served in a spicy beer & butter sauce with garlic | ||||
| Cheese Sticks | $9.50 | Hand-cut mozzarella panko-crusted in house and served with our house red sauce |
Salads
| Arancia Insalata | $11.00 | Our crisp lettuce blend topped with fresh spinach, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, bleu cheese crumbles and finished with pine nuts |
| Balsamic Mixed Greens | $11.00 | Mixed greens topped with grilled portobello mushrooms, green peppers and red onions. Topped with crumbled bleu cheese. Served with a balsamic honey dijon dressing |
| Tossed Caesar Salad | $8.00 | Crisp hearts of Romaine lettuce tossed with an old-style caesar dressing, homemade croutons and parmesan cheese |
| Americano Salad | $11.00 | Our crisp lettuce blend with cheddar cheese, red onion, bacon, hard-boiled egg and tomatoes |
| Mediterranean | $11.00 | Our crisp lettuce blend with hummus, roasted red peppers, Kalamata olives and Feta cheese. Served with warm pita |
Salads - Add Ons
| Grilled Chicken | $5.00 | |
| Grilled or Blackened Shrimp | $8.00 | |
| Grilled or Blackened Salmon | $7.00 | |
| Grilled or Blackened Scallops | $9.00 | |
| Blackened Filet Mignon | $9.00 | |
| Chicken Amaggio | $6.00 |
Italian Entrees
| Mike's Peppersteak* | $16.95 | Tender strips of beef sirloin sauteed with assorted bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, fresh roma tomatoes and zesty red sauce then topped with mozzarella cheese | ||||||
| Southwestern Pasta | Roasted red peppers and button mushrooms sauteed in olive oil with roasted garlic served over linguini and finished off with freshly grated parmesan cheese |
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| Chicken Cacciatore | Grilled chicken breast smothered with red and green bell peppers, onions, and fresh button mushrooms in our red sauce and served over pasta |
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| Chicken Parmesan | $16.95 | Lightly breaded chicken breast with our red sauce, baked with mozzarella cheese and served with a side of pasta | ||||||
| Chicken Piccata | $18.95 | Tender breast of chicken coated with a parmesan cheese egg batter, sauteed and served with a lemon caper Beurre Blanc with spaghetti | ||||||
| Amaggio | A house favorite with your choice of chicken, shrimp, or both rolled in a mixture of fresh bread crumbs and then grilled to perfection. Served over linguini with roasted red peppers and mushrooms. Topped with our Amaggio sauce made with olive oil, white wine, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, garlic and basil |
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| Spaghetti, Cavatelli or Mostaccioli |
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| Handmade Spinach And Cheese Tortellini | Hand-twisted pasta pillows filled with a ricotta and parmesan cheese mixture with chopped spinach topped with your choice of sauces. Marinara, White, or Red sauce |
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| Veal Piccata | $24.00 | Tender scaloppine of veal coated with a parmesan cheese egg batter and sauteed golden brown, finished with a lemon caper Beurre Blanc. Served with spaghetti | ||||||
| Vegan Pasta | $17.00 | Gluten Free Penne Pasta with roasted red peppers, mushrooms, zucchini & yellow squash sauteed with olive oil, white wine, lemon, red pepper flake, and garlic | ||||||
| Pollo Penne | $18.95 | Sauteed chicken with button mushrooms and fresh roma tomatoes tossed with penne pasta in a pesto cream sauce | ||||||
| Veal Parmesan | $23.00 | Tender scaloppine of veal breaded and topped with our homemade red sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served with a side of spaghetti | ||||||
| Fettuccine Alfredo | $16.95 | Fettuccine noodles served in white sauce made of freshly grated cheese and cream | ||||||
| Shrimp Linguini | $24.50 | Our rich, creamy lemon sauce finished off with shrimp, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach | ||||||
| Spaghetti And Pesto | $14.00 | Spaghetti with fresh pesto sauce topped with tomatoes | ||||||
| Ravioli al Forno | $17.95 | Homemade raviolis filled with seasoned beef, and Italian sausage, fried then coated with our red sauce and baked in a brick oven with mozzarella cheese | ||||||
| Manicotti al Formaggio | $18.00 | A unique blend of five cheeses including mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, asiago, and ricotta wrapped with fresh pasta and baked with your choice of red, white, or marinara | ||||||
| Eggplant al Forno | $16.00 | Fresh eggplant, sliced and fried to a golden brown, topped with our marinara sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese | ||||||
| Lasagna al Forno | $17.00 | Layers of fresh pasta, seasoned beef, Italian sausage, ricotta cheese, and fresh vegetables smothered with our red sauce and baked in our brick oven with mozzarella cheese | ||||||
| Gluten Free Penne Pasta | $14.00 | Topped with your choice of one of our delicious sauces, red, white or amaggio | ||||||
| Chicken Carbonara | $16.95 | Linguini pasta with grilled chicken, crisp bacon, fresh peas all in our delicious alfredo sauce | ||||||
| Grilled Portobello Mushroom Cap | $17.00 | Brushed with garlic butter, stuffed with fresh mozzarella cheese, grape tomatoes, fresh basil and drizzled with basalmic. Served with spaghetti marinara | ||||||
| Cheese Ravioli | $17.00 | 5-cheese ravioli served with your choice of our delicious sauces, red, white or marinara | ||||||
| Penne Pasta in a Tomato Cream Sauce | $17.00 | With sausage, green peppers and mushrooms. Choose between our traditional red or cream sauce |
Pizzas
| Baratta's Combo | Pepperoni, mushroom and onion |
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| Dan's Special | Capicola, Italian sausage, sweet red peppers, green peppers, and onions |
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| Hawaiian | Capicola, pineapple and sweet red peppers |
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| Taco | Seasoned ground beef and cheddar cheese. Topped with lettuce, tomato and nacho chips |
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| Just Meat | Italian sausage, capicola, pepperoni and meatballs |
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| Margherita | Olive oil and garlic, tomato, buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil |
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| Veggie | Tomato, mushrooms, green peppers and onions |
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| Calzone | $11.00 | Handmade. Filled with Italian meats and cheeses with fresh spinach | ||||
| Pesto | Fresh basil pesto sauce and sliced Graziano Brothers Italian sausage |
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| Seafood | The crust is brushed with olive oil and fresh garlic, topped with crab meat, shrimp, red onions and mushrooms |
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| Supreme | Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, sweet red peppers, green peppers and onions |
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| Parma | Alfredo sauce, capicola, sweet red peppers and onions |
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| White | Olive oil and garlic, ricotta cheese, bleu cheese, romano, parmesan, buffalo mozzarella and shredded mozzarella |
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| One Topping Pizza |
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Sandwiches
| Capicola | $12.75 | Sliced capicola piled high on a hoagie bun with our sauce and mozzarella cheese |
| Chicken Breast | $12.75 | Your choice of grilled or lightly breaded and fried to a golden brown |
| Italian Steak Sandwich* | $12.75 | Grilled top sirloin served on a hoagie bun with our red sauce and mozzarella cheese |
| Italian Dip | $12.75 | Thin-sliced roast beef, roasted red peppers, pepper jack cheese and angel ranch sauce |
| 10 oz. Cheeseburger & Chocolate Shake* | $13.25 | everyone's favorite |
| Hot Sausage | $11.25 | Graziano Brothers Sausage served on a Kaiser roll with our red sauce and mozzarella cheese |
| Meatball | $10.50 | Our homemade meatballs served on a hoagie bun with our red sauce and mozzarella cheese |
| Steak Sandwich* | $12.75 | Grilled top sirloin served on a hoagie bun with banana peppers, onions and pickles |
| Chicken Amaggio Sandwich | $14.00 | The one and only famous Amaggio! Served with mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato |
Old Family Favorites
| Top Sirloin & Shrimp* | $26.00 | Broiled or breaded | ||||
| Fried Chicken & BBQ Ribs | $23.00 | Three pieces of chicken and 1/2 rack of ribs | ||||
| Savory Baby Back Ribs | $19.50 | Slow roasted pork ribs with our own savory barbecue sauce | ||||
| Grilled Chicken Breast | $17.00 | Two 6 oz chicken breast seasoned and grilled to perfection | ||||
| Hungry Man* | $27.95 | 1/4 slab ribs, three pieces of fried chicken, 6 oz top sirloin | ||||
| Fried Chicken | A house favorite |
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| Chopped Sirloin* | $15.95 | 14 oz of ground angus beef grilled to your desired temperature | ||||
| Italian Style Pork Chops | $21.95 | Two grilled pork chops topped with a spicy blend of portobello mushrooms, onions and bell peppers | ||||
| Cajun Chicken & Fettuccine Alfredo | $21.00 | Two 6 oz cajun chicken breasts served with side of fettuccine alfredo | ||||
| Beef Tenderloin & Shrimp* | $34.00 | Broiled or breaded | ||||
| Beef Tenderloin* | $29.95 | 8 oz of USDA choice beef tenderloin seasoned and grilled to your liking | ||||
| New York* | $28.95 | |||||
| Top Sirloin* | $20.95 | 10 oz of USDA choice sirloin seasoned and grilled to perfection | ||||
| Steak Deburgo* | $31.00 | 8 oz of USDA choice beef tenderloin seasoned with a unique blend of seasoning and sauteed in butter to your desired doneness | ||||
| Petite Top Sirloin* | $15.95 | 6 oz top sirloin grilled the way you want | ||||
| Pan Fried Chicken Livers | $14.95 |
Seafood
| Jumbo Shrimp | $24.00 | Cooked the way you like them, lightly breaded or broiled. Choice of potato and soup or salad | ||||
| Seafood Genovese | $24.00 | Known in Italy as Frutti di Mare. This blend of fresh seafood includes lobster, crab meat, black tiger shrimp and sea scallops sauteed in butter and served over pasta with your choice of red or white sauce or marinara. Soup or salad | ||||
| Jumbo Shrimp Scampi | $24.00 | Six jumbo black tiger shrimp sauteed in garlic butter and white wine, served with fettuccine alfredo. Soup or salad | ||||
| Broiled Salmon | 8 oz of fresh Atlantic salmon seasoned, grilled, and finished with a dill sauce. Choice of potato and soup or salad |
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Dessert
| Assorted Cakes | $6.25 | |
| Shakes Chocolate or Vanilla | $5.50 | |
| Cannolis | $6.00 | |
| Cheesecakes | $6.25 | |
| Spumoni with Rum Sauce | $4.00 |
Drinks
Soft Drinks
| Coke | ||
| Diet Coke | ||
| Sprite | ||
| Lemonade | ||
| Iced Tea | ||
| Raspberry Iced Tea | ||
| Roy Rogers | ||
| Shirley Temple | ||
| Large Milk |
Beer on Tap
| Sam Adams Seasonal | ||
| 312 Goose Island Wheat | ||
| Exile GiGi | ||
| Exile Ruthie | ||
| Exile Mugs |
Imported & Craft Beer
| Stella Artois (Belgium) | ||
| Corona (Mexico) | ||
| Goose Island IPA | ||
| Exile Zoltan IPA (Local) | ||
| Exile Hannah (Local) | ||
| Keg Creek Apricot Wheat (Local) | ||
| Sierra Nevada Pale Ale | ||
| Stella Cidre (Belgium) | ||
| Sam Adams Boston Lager | ||
| Angry Orchard Crisp Cider | ||
| Blue Moon | ||
| Heineken (Holland) | ||
| Peroni (Italy) |
Domestic Bottled Beer
| Budweiser | ||
| Bud Light | ||
| Busch Light | ||
| Michelob Ultra | ||
| Miller Lite | ||
| Coors Light |
Family CARRYOUT ONLY Specials
| Soup |
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| Baked Cavatelli Or Mostaciolli | served with lettuce salad |
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| Penne Alfredo With Chicken | $27.00 | served with a lettuce salad | ||||||
| Southwest Pasta With Sausage | $24.00 | penne pasta served with graziano brother's sausage, roasted red peppers, and mushrooms sautéed in olive oil and garlic. topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese. served with a lettuce salad | ||||||
| Pollo Penne in a Pesto Cream Sauce | $27.00 | penne pasta with chicken, tomato, and mushrooms in a pesto cream sauce. served with a lettuce salad | ||||||
| Family Fried Chicken Dinner | served with au gratin potatoes |
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| Family Cheese Ravioli | $30.00 | 5- Cheese Ravioli Choice or red or white sauce Served with a salad | ||||||
| Family Pomodoro/Sausage Tomato Cream Sauce | $27.00 | Penne Pasta in a tomato cream sauce with Italian Sausage, green peppers and mushrooms in a tomato cream sauce. Served with a salad | ||||||
| Family Penne w/Chicken Lemon Cream Sauce | $32.00 | Penne Pasta with chicken, fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichokes in a lemon cream sauce. Served with a salad |
Main
| Family Style | $26.00 | bbq pork ribs, fried chicken, mostaciolli and red sauce, baked potatoes and lettuce salad. food is served on large platters and shared among guests |
| Banquet 1 | $24.00 | choice of chicken amaggio, bbq pork ribs, 8oz top sirloin, shrimp, and pollo penne (in a pesto cream sauce) |
| Banquet 2 | $20.00 | choice of chicken parmesan, baked lasagna, fried chicken, 8 oz. top sirloin, baked cavatelli, and spaghetti and meatballs |
| Banquet 3 | $30.00 | choice of filet mignon, shrimp, bbq pork ribs, veal parmesan, and seafood genovese (seafood fettuccine alfredo) |
| Banquet 4 | $20.00 | choice of grilled boneless breast of chicken, 8oz top sirloin, baked cheese manicotti, baked ravioli casserole, salmon |
| Banquet 5 | $21.00 | choice of chicken cannelloni, baked lasagna, 8 oz top sirloin, baked ravioli casserole, bbq pork ribs, and pollo penne (in a a pesto cream sauce) |
| Banquet 6 | $20.00 | choice of 8 oz top sirloin, eggplant al forno, fried chicken, baked ravioli casserole, and broiled salmon |
| Banquet 7 | $19.00 | choice of fettuccine alfredo, baked lasagna, baked cheese manicotti, fried chicken, southwestern pasta ( in an olive oil and garlic sauce with italian sausage) |
| Banquet 8 | $22.00 | choice of peppersteak, 8 oz top sirloin, bbq pork ribs, baked lasagna, southwestern pasta (in an olive oil and garlic sauce with italian sausage) |
| Banquet 9 | $21.00 | choice of chicken parmesan, chicken carbonara linguini, baked lasagna, 8oz top sirloin, and cajun grilled chicken breast over fettuccine alfredo |
| Banquet 10 | $23.00 | choice of chicken amaggio, baked lasagna, 8 oz top sirloin, chicken parmesan, and shrimp with fettuccine alfredo |
Kids Menu
| Macaroni & Cheese | $4.95 | |
| Fried Chicken & Fries | $5.95 | |
| Grilled Cheese & Fries | $3.95 | |
| Mini 1 Topping Pizza | $4.95 | |
| Spaghetti & Meatball | $4.95 | |
| Baked Cavatelli | $4.95 | |
| Baked Lasagana | $6.95 | |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | $6.95 | |
| Chicken Strips & Fries | $6.95 | |
| Cheese Ravioli | $6.95 | |
| Grilled Chicken | $7.25 | with spaghetti or a vegetable |
| Carrots & Ranch | $2.50 |
Sparkling Wines
| Moscato, Risata, Italy |
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| Prosecco, Zonin, Italy |
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| Brut, Freixenet, Italy |
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Sweet Wines
| White Zinfandel, Canyon Road, California |
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| Lambrusco, Gionelli, Italy |
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| Riesling, Schmitt Sohne, "Relax" Germany |
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Dry White Wines (Light Bodied)
| Pinot Grigio, Astoria "Alisia" Italy |
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| Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita, Italy | Clean intense aroma, with an appealling flavor of golden delicious apples |
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| Sauvignon Blanc, Clifford Bay, New Zealand |
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| Rosé, Proverb, California |
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Dry White Wines (Medium to Full Bodied)
| Chardonnay, Canyon Road, California |
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| Chardonnay, Hess Select, Monterey |
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| Chardonnay, Simi, Sonoma | Citrus, lightly spiced with toasty oak and hints of buttery cream, followed by flavors of nectarine, peach and lemon |
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Fortified Wines
| Port, Quinta Do Noval Black, Spain |
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Red Wines (Light to Medium Bodied)
| Pinot Noir, Le Grand Noir, France |
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| Chianti Classico, Ruffino, "Aziano" Italy |
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| Merlot, Greystone, California |
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| Barbera, Terra d'Oro, Amador County | Aromas of sweet red fruit and fresh toasted bread, followed by blueberries and cherry cola |
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| Montepulciano, Masciarelli, Italy | Rich and ripe dark cherry fruit, along with spicy and smoky notes |
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| Pinot Noir, Meiomi, California | Ripe berries, fresh cranberry, candy apple and malted vanilla with a slight earthiness and sweet oak |
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Red Wines (Full Bodied
| Malbec, Don Miguel Gascon, Argentina |
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| Merlot, Markham, Napa Valley | Floral notes, vanilla and ripe boysenberry with toasted nut and caramel oak flavors |
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| Sangiovese, Seghesio, Alexander Valley | Intense dark berry fruit, hints of black pepper and spices, with a hint of oak |
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| Cabernet Sauvignon, Avalon, Napa |
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| Zinfandel, Beran, Sonoma |
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| Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin, Paso Robles | Mix of ripe black currant, black and red cherries with flavors of vanilla and cedar |
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Draught Beer
| Exile Ruthie | Draft, Gold Lager | |
| Exile GiGi | Draft, Dark Lager | |
| Goose Island 312 | Draft, Wheat Beer | |
| Samuel Adams Seasonal | Draft |
Domestic Bottles
| Budweiser | Bottle | |
| Bud Light | Bottle | |
| Miller Light | Bottle | |
| Miller High Life | Bottle | |
| Coors Light | Bottle | |
| Michelob Ultra | Bottle | |
| Busch Light | Bottle | |
| Angry Orchard | Bottle, hard cider | |
| Samuel Adams | Bottle, Boston Lager | |
| Blue Moon | Bottle, Belgian-style wheat ale | |
| Sierra Nevada | Bottle, Pale Ale | |
| O'Doul's | Bottle, non-alcholic |
Import Bottles
| Corona | Bottle, Mexico | |
| Peroni | Bottle, Italy | |
| Stella Artois | Bottle, Belgian Lager | |
| Heineken | Bottle, Holland Lager |
Craft Bottles
| Exile Zoltan | Bottle, IPA | |
| Exile Hannah | Bottle, Bavarian-style wheat | |
| Goose Island | Bottle, IPA with a bold hop finish & bright citrus aroma | |
| Keg Creek Brewing Moongold Apricot | Bottle, apricot wheat |
Soup and Salads
| Soup of the Day | $3.50 | |
| House Salad | $3.50 | |
| Bowl of Soup & Regular House Salad | $6.95 |
Specialty Salads
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | $9.00 | |
| Asian Ginger Salad | $9.95 | Romaine lettuce with bok choy, bell pepper, edamame, carrots, and red onion tossed in a Ginger Vinaigrette |
Beverages
| Coke products, Lemonade & Iced Tea | $2.50 | |
| Coffe & Hot Tea | $1.50 | |
| San Pellegrino Water | $5.00 | |
| San Pellegrino Orange or Lemon | $4.00 | |
| Fanta Orange Soda, Millstream Cream Soda, Root Beer | $3.75 | |
| House White or Red Wine/glass | $6.00 | |
| Exile Gigi Dark Lager or Ruthie Gold Lager | $5.50 |
Desserts
| Chef's Selections | $4.50 |
Lunch
| Carnitas Burritos | $9.25 | Seasoned pork, bell peppers, onions and rice rolled in a flour tortilla and topped with salsa Verde, served with refried beans |
| Penne Pasta | $8.25 | Choice of Baratta's traditional red sauce or fresh marinara with homemade meatball or Graziano Brother's Italian Sausage |
| Ravioli Di Formaggio | $9.25 | Cheese-filled ravioli with fresh mushrooms and tomatoes in a pesto cream sauce |
| Meatball Sandwich | $8.95 | Served on a fresh hoagie with our homemade meatballs, red sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese. With kettle chips |
| Spicy Sausage Cannelloni | $9.25 | Italian sausage, chicken, mushrooms and red peppers stuffed into fresh pasta in a spicy cream sauce with fresh basil & cherry tomatoes |
| Cajun Grilled Chicken | $9.25 | Tender chicken breast, blackened with Cajun Seasoning. Served with a side of our bowtie pasta in a creamy white sauce |
| Chicken Waldorf Salad Croissant | $8.50 | Served with your choice of deli salad or kettle chips. |
| Hot Pepper, Egg & Cheese Croissant with Hickory Smoked Bacon | $8.50 | With fresh fruit |
| Spicy Scrambled Egg Wrap | $8.50 | Scrambled eggs. chopped Graziano's link sausage, bell peppers, Jalapenos and cheddar cheese. Served with fresh fruit |
| Quiche of the Day | $9.95 | with fresh fruit |
Paninis
| Classic Club Panini | $9.95 | Slices of turkey, ham, bacon, Swiss and cheddar, on focaccia bread with a chipotle mayo |
| Grilled Cheese...Only Better | $9.95 | Crisp bacon and fresh made guacamole wrapped in melted cheddar and Swiss on toasted Sourdough |
| Pollo Napoli Panini | $9.95 | Grilled Chicken, pepperoni, parmesan, and Pepper jack cheese, on focaccia bread with a side of red sauce |
| Wrap of the Day or Veggie Wrap | $8.95 | Served with dill pickle & kettle chips |
Entrees
| Grilled Cheese | $5.25 | |
| Pasta with Red Sauce & Meatball | $5.25 | |
| Chicken Quesadilla | $5.25 |
Beverages
| Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade, Milk | $1.75 |
Drink Specials
| Moscow Mule | Original, Pineapple, Cucumber, or Pear | |
| Martini | Cosmo, Mango, or Dirty Martini | |
| Wine | Le Grand Pinot Noir, Alissia Pinot Grigio, or Zonin Prosecco | |
| Paloma | A refreshing cocktail made with tequila, pink grapefruit, & soda | |
| Angela's Sangria | A Baratta's favorite | |
| Manhattan | Classic and classy |
Appetizer Specials
| Tomato-Basil Bruschetta | ||
| Mozzarella Sticks | ||
| Fried Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms | ||
| Fried Ravioli | ||
| Buffalo Chicken Drummies | ||
| Hummus | Pita & crudités | |
| 10" Pizzas | Margherita, Pesto & Italian Sausage, Hawaiian |
Pasta
| Penne | $8.50 | Smothered in our unmistakable red sauce |
| Bowtie | $9.50 | Served in Alfredo sauce made of freshly grated cheese and cream |
| Pastacina | $10.50 | Penne pasta, mini meatballs & hard-boiled eggs, baked in our red sauce with melted mozzarella cheese |
| Pasta Primavera | $9.50 | With fresh green peppers, roasted red peppers and sautéed mushrooms and served with our own red sauce |
| Smoked Beef Tenderloin Pasta | $13.95 | Red peppers, red onions, portobello mushrooms in a Cajun cream sauce |
| Smoked Chicken Pasta | $11.75 | Artichokes, sundried tomatoes and fresh spinach in a chipotle cream sauce |
| Manicotti al Fromagio | $12.95 | A unique blend of five cheeses including mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, asiago and ricotta wrapped with fresh pasta and baked with your choice of red sauce or fresh marinara |
| Cannelloni Carbonara al Forno | $13.95 | Hickory smoked bacon sautéed with chicken breast and cream. Finished with parmesan cheese and peas, wrapped with fresh pasta and baked with a combination of our white and red sauces |
| Bowtie Seafood Pasta | $14.95 | Shrimp, scallops, lobster, crab meat tossed with roasted red peppers and mushroom with your choice of Cajun cream sauce or roasted garlic olive oil sauce |
| Southwest Pasta | $9.75 | A touch of Santa Fe made with sausage, fresh mushrooms and roasted peppers sautéed in garlic and mild seasonings over penne noodles |
| Penne Pomodoro | $9.75 | Sliced Italian sausage links with green peppers and mushrooms tossed in a tomato cream sauce |
| Pollo Penne | $9.75 | Tender chicken, fresh tomatoes and sautéed mushrooms, then finished with a light pesto cream sauce - a house favorite! |
| Vegetarian Lasagna | $12.95 | Layers of pasta, with fresh zucchini, squash, red onions, bell peppers, fresh spinach with ricotta cheese and smothered with our white sauce and finished with melted mozzarella cheese |
| Baked Lasagna | $11.50 | Layers of pasta, seasoned beef, Italian sausage, fresh vegetables and ricotta cheese smothered with our red sauce. A house favorite! |
Something Different
| Chicken Parmesan | $11.50 | Chicken breasts breaded and fried, then topped with our red sauce and melted mozzarella |
| Chicken Cacciatore | $11.50 | Chunks of chicken breast in our red sauce with mushrooms, onions, green peppers, and tomatoes |
| Chicken Amaggio | $11.50 | Our house specialty. Marinated chicken Breast breaded and broiled |
| Chicken Marsala | $11.50 | Broiled breasts, smothered with fresh mushrooms and onions in a creamy Marsala wine sauce |
| Chicken Cordon Bleu | $13.75 | Breaded breast of chicken stuffed with Coppacola and Swiss and topped with a white wine sauce |
| Braciole | $14.00 | Tenderized top sirloin rolled with seasoned ground beef and pork and baked in our red sauce |
| Beef Stroganoff | $13.50 | Tenderloins of beef in a rich brown sauce |
| Bistecca Calabria | $13.95 | Grilled top-sirloin strips with julienne bell peppers, Bermuda onions and portabella mushrooms tossed with garlic, olive oil and Italian seasonings |
| Pepper Steak | $13.50 | Braised sirloin and tenderloin with green peppers, mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes |
| BBQ Ribs | $15.50 | Slow roasted Babyback pork ribs with our own savory BBQ sauce |
Accompaniments
Starches
| Penne with Red Sauce | ||
| Garlic Mashed Potatoes | ||
| Roasted New Potatoes | ||
| Rice Pilaf |
Salads
| Tossed Italian Salad | ||
| Classic Caesar Salad | ||
| Arancia Salad | add $2 |
Vegetables
| Vegetable Medley | ||
| Fresh Green Beans | ||
| Spicy Mixed Peppers |
Simply Delicious
| Pizza | $8.50 | One-topping pizzas with tossed Italian Salad | ||||
| Italian Grinder | $9.50 | Our grinder mix with Graziano's Italian Sausage and hoagies - with cheese and 2 kinds of peppers on the side. Includes our pasta salad | ||||
| Potato Buffet | $10.50 | Large baked potatoes - Load them the way you like with butter, sour cream, bacon, cheddar, scallions, and chilli. With a tossed Italian Salad | ||||
| BBQ | Choose pulled beef, or pork with Kaiser's, BBQ sauce, pickles, onions, and peppers. Served with chips and baked beans |
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| Taco Bar | Soft shells and your choice of seasoned beef or chicken along with all of the toppings: shredded cheddar, lettuce, tomato, peppers and sour cream. Chips and salsa included. 2 Tortillas/person |
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Sandwiches
| Sandwich Platter | Sliced Roast Beef, Turkey, Ham, or Veggie with cheese served on fresh focaccia bread-includes condiments on the side |
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| Wrap Platter | Sliced Turkey, Ham or Veggie with cheese, tomato, and lettuce wrapped in a tortilla |
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Additional Sandwich Options
| The Italian | pepperoni, salami & provolone, topped with lettuce, tomato & mayo | |
| Chicken BLT | Grilled chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo | |
| Greek | Romaine with crumbled feta, Kalamata olives, tomato and cucumber |
Sandwich Platters Sides
| Potato Chips | ||
| Pasta Salad | ||
| Tossed Salad | ||
| Fresh Cut Fruit | ||
| Chef's Choice Dessert |
Salads
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | $9.00 | Fresh Romaine tossed with our Caesar dressing, grilled chicken, and grated parmesan |
| Arancia Insalata | $9.50 | Fresh greens topped with mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, bleu cheese crumbles, with pine nuts and Raspberry Vinaigrette |
| Cobb Salad | $9.50 | Avocado, bacon, smoked turkey, hard boiled egg, cheddar, tomato, and crumbled bleu cheese |
| Antipasti Salad | $9.50 | Tossed Italian salad with turkey, capacolla, pepperoni, boiled egg, mozzarella, cheddar, mushrooms, red onions, and tomatoes |
| Chef Salad | $9.50 | Smoked ham and roast turkey with Swiss and cheddar, with tomato, and hard boiled egg |
| Greek Salad | $9.50 | Crisp greens tossed in Italian dressing with Kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta |
Desserts & Snacks
| Potato Chips | $1.25 | |
| Pretzels | $1.25 | |
| Cup of Soup | $2.95 | |
| Cupcakes (Min. Order of 6) | $2.75 | |
| Chocolate Chip Cookies | $2.00 | |
| Brownies | $2.00 | |
| Lemon Bars | $2.00 | |
| Cannoli | $2.50 |
Sheet Cake
| White, Chocolate or Counterpoint | Chocolate with White Frosting |
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| Coconut, Lemon or Red Velvet |
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| Carrot, White Coconut Raspberry or Chocolate Raspberry Mousse |
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Beverages
| Iced Tea | $2.00 | |
| Bottled Water | $2.00 | |
| Canned Soft Drinks | $2.00 |
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