Nonna's Italian Bistro - Arapahoe Rd

Antipasti

• BruschettaUSD 8.00

  Marinated tomatoes, basil, garlic, served over crostini with fresh cheese and balsamic reduction

• Italian Stuffed MushroomsUSD 12.00

  A butter roasted mushroom cap filled with a blend of Italian cheeses, sausage, and herbs. Served with Dijon-parmesan dipping sauce, black pepper

• Chandler's CalamariUSD 13.00

  Generous portion of crispy fried squid, caper, tomato, peppers, Kalamata olives feta. Tossed in a lemon butter sauce

• Caprese PomodoroUSD 10.00

  House mozzarella, fresh basil, sliced tomatoes. Served simply with seasoning, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic

• AranciniUSD 10.00

  Fried risotto balls filled with sausage, cheeses and herbs. Served with parmesan, parsley, rosa sauce

Chicago Street Food

Our family started "Johnnies" on the north side of Chicago in 1952. We are carrying on that tradition with our authentic Chicago street food menu. All sandwiches are served with choice of French fries or pasta salad

• Italian BeefUSD 11.00

  Slow roasted beef sliced thin, crispy French bread, bell pepper, spicy giardiniera peppers, au jus

• Italian SausageUSD 11.00

  Italian sausage, crispy French bread, sweet bell pepper, house giardiniera peppers, au jus

• Johnnies Italian ComboUSD 13.00

  Italian sausage and slow roasted beef sliced thin, crispy French bread, sweet bell peppers, spicy giardiniera peppers, au jus

• Meatball ParmesanUSD 11.00

  House made meatballs, melted mozzarella, marinara on baguette

• Chicken Caprese PaniniUSD 11.00

  Grilled chicken breast, basil pesto, mozzarella, tomato on ciabatta

• Italian PaniniUSD 11.00

  Volpi salami, prosciutto, hot capicola, onion, tomato, roasted red pepper, mozzarella, Italian vinaigrette served on ciabatta bread

• Gyros Platter Greek SaladUSD 13.00

  Traditional Gyros Meat, pita tomato, red onion, dolmas, kalamata, olives, Tzatziki sauce

Pizza

• Personal Pizza & House InsalataUSD 15.00

  Choice of pepperoni, sausage, or vegetarian pizza with soup or house insalata

• CalzoneUSD 15.00

  Choice of pepperoni, sausage, or vegetarian calzone. Served with marinara and soup or house insalata

Zuppa

• Zuppa del GiornoUSD 5.00

• Papa Mike's Pasta FagioleUSD 5.00

  Pancetta, cannelloni bean, lima bean, shaved parmesan, herbs, and pasta in a chicken broth

Insalata

• Joe's Insalata di CesareUSD 7.00

  Fresh romaine, shaved parmesan, house Caesar dressing, crostini

• House SaladUSD 6.00

  Baby greens, cucumber, tomato, beets, onion, Italian vinaigrette

• Arugula SaladUSD 12.00

  Organic arugula, shaved parmesan, pine nut, grilled pear, crispy leek straws, lemon-garlic vinaigrette

• Mediterranean SaladUSD 13.00

  Fresh mixed greens, dolmas, tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, red onion, feta cheese, Pepperoncini, house vinaigrette

• Salmon SaladUSD 16.00

  Grilled salmon filet, mixed greens, toasted almond, roasted garlic dressing and balsamic reduction

• Steak GorgonzolaUSD 16.00

  Flame grilled ribeye steak, creamy gorgonzola dressing, caramelized onion, grilled tomato, baby greens

• Seared TunaUSD 15.00

  Ahi tuna steak, seared rare and sliced thin. Served with mixed greens, cucumber, scallion

Primi

• Salsiccia e Polpetta SpaghettiUSD 10.00

  Spaghetti with homemade meatball or italian sausage link, marinara, shaved parmesan

• Nonna's Sausage Lasagna BologneseUSD 16.00

  House sausage, Bolognese, bechamel, ricotta, herbs, mozzarella and marinara

• Nonna's Vegetarian LasagnaUSD 13.00

  Fresh seasonal vegetables, a blend of imported cheeses, marinara, melted mozzarella

• Penne CapreseUSD 12.00

  Sauteed Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella, Garlic, white wine over Penne pasta. Finished with EVOO

• ArrabiataUSD 16.00

  House sausage, peppers, mushroom, spinach, onion in a spicy rosa sauce. Penne pasta

• Chicken PiccataUSD 17.00

  Lightly floured chicken breast sauteed in lemon-butter caper sauce, tomato, artichoke heart. Linguine pasta

• Linguine VongoleUSD 18.00

  Shell-on fresh clams, crispy pancetta, tomato, shallot, served in a sauce of white wine, lemon, garlic, fresh parsley

• Cheese RavioliUSD 12.00

  Ricotta stuffed raviolis, served in herbed brown butter with fresh parmesan

• Pappardelle BologneseUSD 16.00

  Rich three-meat bolgnese sauce of veal, pork and Colorado ground chuck, tossed with pappardelle pasta, shaved parmesan, Italian parsley and fresh lemon zest

• Eggplant ParmesanUSD 14.00

  Crispy breaded eggplant topped with house marinara and fresh mozzarella served with linguini pasta

Wine List

Wine Down Wednesday. Half Price bottles of Wine All Day Wednesdays!

Whites

• La Marca Prosecco (IT)USD 10.00

  White Flowers - Stone Fruits - Almonds

• Villa Jolanda Moscato & Peach (IT)USD 10.00

  Spritzy - Peaches - Honeyed

• Pieropan Soave (IT)USD 10.00

  Straw Yellow - Marzipan - Almond Blossoms

• Au Contraire Chardonnay (Russian Tiver)USD 12.00

  Citrus and tree fruits complemented by hint of brioche

• Hunky Dory Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, NZ)USD 10.00

  Crisp - Bright - Melon & Peach - Silky Finish

• Strozzi Vernaccia di San Gimignano (Tuscany, IT)USD 13.00

  Lively - Zingy Lemon - Peach

• Coppola Diamond Chardonnay (CA)USD 12.00

  Green Apple - Cantaloupe - Caramel

• Fritz Chardonnay (Russian River)USD 13.00

  Bright, clean, lemon and lime play off almond and apple crisp

• Anthilie Donnafugato (Sicily - Nonna's Heritage)USD 12.00

  Fresh, fruity - notes of peach dedlar

• Pacific Rim Reisling (WA)USD 10.00

  Round & Fruity - Mandarin Orange - Apricot

• SangriaUSD 10.00

  Fruit juices blended with Premium wine

• Cline Rose (CA)USD 10.00

  Pleasant fruit aromas lead to intense flavors of plum and pomegranate

• Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio (Valdadige, IT)USD 14.00

  Classic, golden, apples, bone dry

Reds

• Andriano Pinot Noir (Alto Adige, IT) 90 Pts. WSUSD 60.00

  Bing Cherry - Balanced - Bright & Fresh

• Little Black Dress Pinot Noir (CA)USD 10.00

  Pomegranate - Clove - Strawberry Jam

• Erath Pinot Noir (OR)USD 12.00

  Baked Berry Cobbler - Supple - Structured

• Tenute Piccini, Toscano Poggio Alto (Tuscany)USD 12.00

  Bold and structured

• Banfi Chianti Classico (Tuscany IT)USD 12.00

  Cherry - Plums - Leather

• Santa Margherita Chianti ClassicoUSD 14.00

  Complex range of cherries, plums and gladiolus flowers

• Leaping Horse Cabernet Sauvignon (CA)USD 10.00

  Approachable - Cherry & Currant - Coffee

• Muriel Crianza (Rioja, SP)USD 12.00

  Vivid - Red Cherry - Vanilla & Coconut - Elegant

• Truffle Hunter Barbera D'Asti (Piedmont, IT)USD 12.00

  Hearty - Structured - Sweet Plums - Spice

• Tolaini "Al Passo" Red Blend (Tuscany, IT) 91 Pts. WSUSD 60.00

  Spicy - Mature - Smoky - Dark Cherry. 85% Sangiovese; 15% Merlot

• Michele Satta Bolgheri Rosso (Super Tuscan) 91 Pts. WAUSD 60.00

  Harmonious - Ripe Fruit - Leather & Smoke. 30% Sangiovese; 30% Cabernet Sauvignon; 20% Merlot; 10% Syrah; 10% Teroldego

• Ironstone Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles, CA)USD 12.00

  Black Currant - Raspberry - Rich & Lush

• Bodegas Salentein Malbec (Mendoza, AR)USD 50.00

  Black Berries with silky tannins. 40% Carignane; 40% Syrah; 20% Grenache

• Ironstone Merlot (Monterey, CA)USD 12.00

  Masculine - Dark Stone Fruits - Peppery - Fulfilling

• Hess Treo (CA)USD 14.00

  Ripe Dark Fruit - Easy Tannins - Flavorful

• Ironstone Cabernet - Franc (Paso Robles, CA)USD 55.00

  Dark Fruit - Warm Spice - Sturdy Structure

• Vina Magna Tempranillo (Castilla y Leon, Spain)USD 12.00

  Elegant combination of oak, spice and fruit

• L'Ecole No. 41 Frenchtown Red Blend (Columbia Valley, WA)USD 60.00

  Wild Berry - Baking Spice - Well Integrated. 30% Merlot; 24% Syrah; 22% Cabernet Sauvignon; 8% Malbec & assorted other varietals

• Pascual Toso Malbec (Mendoza, AR)USD 12.00

  Caramel - Blackberries & Cocoa - Tobacco

• Silver Oak 2013 Alexander Valley Cabernet (CA)USD 125.00

  Garnet in color, alluring nose of blackberry bramble and baking spices

• Cold' Orcia Brunello di Montalcino (Padthaway, Australia) 91 Pts. WEUSD 90.00

  Mulberry - Cedar - Oregano & Thyme

• Mike & Molly Zinfandel (Napa, CA) 91 Pts. WEUSD 80.00

  Rich & Balanced - Pomegranate & Caramel - Spicy

• Jack Red Reserve (Walla Walla)USD 60.00

  Black cherry, plum, blackberry