Appetizers
Shrimp LucaUSD 11.99
Jumbo shrimp lightly breaded and flash fried topped with a lemon garlic cream sauce
CalamariUSD 12.99
Flash fried and served with a fire roasted pepper puree
Sausage RusticaUSD 11.99
Italian sausage pan seared with sautéed banana peppers and onions
BruschettaUSD 8.99
Sliced baguette topped with fresh basil pesto, stewed tomatoes, Mozzarella cheese, and balsamic reduction
Italian MeatballsUSD 9.99
Three house made meatballs topped with Bolognese sauce
Marinated Portabella & Beef TipsUSD 13.99
Grilled portabella mushroom and grilled beef tenderloin tips topped with our signature zip sauce
Charcuterie BoardUSD 17.99
Chef's choices daily
Shrimp CocktailUSD 12.99
Five jumbo shrimp served with house made cocktail sauce and a lemon wedge
Fresh BurrataUSD 12.99
Fresh burrata served with vine ripe tomatoes, pepperoncinis, Olives, fresh basil, and balsamic reduction
Eggplant AugistineUSD 9.99
Fried eggplant topped with marinara sauce, fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and basil
MusselsUSD 10.99
Fresh Prince Edward Island Mussels sautéed with onion, garlic, Hungarian peppers, and fresh basil in a spicy marinara
Sicilian Chicken WingsUSD 9.99
Sautéed onions, Hungarian peppers, and tossed in an Arrabiata sauce
Soup & Salads
Add on to any salad: Chicken - $3.99 | Salmon - $6.99 | Shrimp - $7.99
Minestrone AmiciUSD 4.99
Italian vegetable soup
Zuppa del GiornoUSD 4.99
Chef's soup of the day
CaesarUSD 10.99
Fresh romaine, herbed croutons and shaved Parmesan
WedgeUSD 8.99
A wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with crumbled bacon, sliced egg and bleu cheese with our bleu cheese dressing
Roasted Brussel SproutUSD 12.99
Roasted Brussel sprouts, bacon, white cheddar, tomato, and balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Spinach SalmonUSD 17.99
Mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, lemon vinaigrette, crumbled goat cheese and topped with a grilled Salmon filet
Traverse City Gorgonzola SaladUSD 10.99
Fresh greens, Traverse City dried cherries, toasted pine nuts and Gorgonzola cheese tossed with a roasted shallot vinaigrette
Burrata CapreseUSD 12.99
Fresh burrata served with vine ripe tomatoes, pepperoncinis, olives, fresh basil, and balsamic reduction
Pasta
Penne PalominoUSD 18.99
Sautéed mushrooms, broccoli, onions, tossed in our signature tomato cream sauce
Eggplant ParmesanoUSD 18.99
Fresh eggplant lightly breaded and pan fried. Topped with our signature marinara and fresh Mozzarella. Served with capellini pasta
Pasta con PolloUSD 21.99
Sauteed chicken and bacon tossed with spinach, mushrooms, penne pasta, fresh garlic in a Asiago cream sauce and topped with fresh tomato relish
Tortellini DiabloUSD 18.99
Cheese filled tortellini tossed with tri-colored peppers, onions and garlic in a chipotle cream sauce
Lasagna BologneseUSD 17.99
Thinly layered baked lasagna topped with meat sauce and grated Parmesan cheese
Gnocchi AbruzzoUSD 19.99
Tossed in a gorgonzola cream sauce and baked blend of cheese
Ciao Mac & CheeseUSD 21.99
Grilled chicken, Hungarian peppers, roasted tomatoes and onions in a cheddar cream sauce. Tossed with a cavatappi pasta and baked with seasoned bread crumbs
Pasta RusticaUSD 20.99
Sautéed Italian sausage, red onions, banana peppers and spinach finished in a roasted garlic pomodoro sauce. Tossed with penne pasta
Lobster RavioliUSD 26.99
Lobster claw meat stuffed with saffron pasta, tossed with shrimp, spinach, and roasted tomatoes. Served in a rich sherry cream sauce
Pasta Add-Ons
Include your choice of house salad or cup of soup
Italian SausageUSD 3.99
MeatballsUSD 3.99
Baked CheeseUSD 1.99
SalmonUSD 6.99
ShrimpUSD 7.99
ChickenUSD 3.99
Traverse City Gorgonzola Salad or Caesar Salad ForUSD 3.29
Ciao Signature Plates
All entrées include your choice of house salad or cup of soup. Add Traverse City Gorgonzola or Caesar salad for $3.29
Lamb Shank LombardiaUSD 28.99
Slow cooked Lamb shank served on a bed of Parmesan risotto with a natural braising reduction
Red Wine Braised Beef RoastUSD 24.99
Tender braised beef roast with garlic mashed potato and red wine au jus
12 Oz Certified Angus Beef® New York StripUSD 29.99
Pan seared, sliced and served with red wine au jus, French fries, and tomato arugula salad
Pasta DavinciUSD 25.99
Jumbo shrimp, diver scallops, and fresh mussels, sautéed with white wine, herbs, capallini pasta, and palomino sauce
Butternut RavioliUSD 20.99
Stuffed with butternut squash pureé, walnuts and exotic mushrooms in a creamy marsala sage sauce
Seafood
Great Lake PerchUSD 24.99
Cornmeal dusted perch topped with capers and a lemon garlic buerre blanc sauce. Served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables
Salmon RusticaUSD 24.99
Hand cut grilled salmon served with polenta and fresh vegetables
Catch of the Day
- Market Price
ScallopsUSD 32.99
Pan seared diver scallops served with a bacon spinach risotto, and finished with a port wine reduction
Shrimp LucaUSD 24.99
Jumbo shrimp lightly breaded and flash fried, served with fresh vegetables and polenta and finished with lemon garlic cream sauce
Steaks & C Hops
Served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetable
Pork ChopUSD 22.99
Hand cut pork chop, lightly breaded and topped with Boursin creamed spinach, mushrooms, and a Marsala wine demi glaze
Filet MignonUSD 32.99
Char grilled to perfection and topped with our signature zip sauce
RibeyeUSD 38.99
20oz hand cut ribeye, chargrilled and topped with signature zip sauce
Lamb ChopsUSD 39.99
Four domestic lamb chops grilled to perfection
Veal ChopUSD 38.99
Char grilled to perfection and topped with zip sauce
Veal & Chicken
Your choice of or Veal - $25.99 or All Natural Chicken - $19.99 Served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetable
Piccata
Sautéed with capers in a lemon white wine sauce
Parmesano
Topped with marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese
Saltimbocca
Sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, white wine, and sage. Topped with imported prosciutto
Marsala
Sautéed with mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce
Gorgonzola
Roasted red peppers, Gorgonzola cheese in a garlic cream sauce
Diablo
Sautéed with jalapeño peppers, garlic, and cherry tomatoes in a lemon sage butter sauce
Add To any of These Entrées
All entrées include your choice of house salad or cup of soup
Italian SausageUSD 3.99
MeatballsUSD 3.99
Baked CheeseUSD 1.99
SalmonUSD 6.99
ShrimpUSD 7.99
ChickenUSD 3.99
Traverse City Gorgonzola Salad or Caesar SaladUSD 3.29