Rita and Joe's Italian Restaurant Menu and Prices

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Rita and Joe's Italian Restaurant Menu

Last Update: 2025-03-14


Antipasto

Chef Selection of Italian Artisan Cheese

$15.00 - $20.00

Chef Selection of Cured Italian Specialty Meats

$15.00 - $20.00

Stuffed Mushrooms

$8.95

Baked Clams

$8.95

Rita's Meatballs

$9.95

Marinara, grated cheese and crusty bread.

Pasta Fagioli

$3.95 - $5.95

Fried Calamari

$8.95

Served with fried banana peppers and lemon crema.

Grilled Octopus

$11.95

Roasted marinated peppers with pignoli nuts, raisins and rosemary, peppadew pepper crema.

Insalata Mare

$14.95

Marinated shrimp, calamari, octopus and mussels.

Spicy Salmon Tartar

$8.95

Served with crostini. Spicy.

Asparagus and Prosciutto Crostini

$8.95

Served with Parmagian fonduta.

Truffle Gnocchi and Meatballs

$12.95

Mushroom, pancetta and sherry cream sauce.

Chef Selection of Italian Artisan Cheese Lunch

$15.00 - $20.00

Chef Selection of Cured Italian Specialty Meats Lunch

$15.00 - $20.00

Stuffed Mushrooms Lunch

$8.95

Baked Clams Lunch

$8.95

Rita's Meatballs Lunch

$9.95

Marinara, grated cheese and crusty bread.

Pasta Fagioli Lunch

$3.95 - $5.95

Fried Calamari Lunch

$8.95

Served with fried banana peppers and lemon crema.

Grilled Octopus Lunch

$11.95

Roasted, marinated peppers with pignoli nuts, raisins and rosemary, peppadew pepper crema.

Insalata Mare Lunch

$14.95

Marinated shrimp, calamari, octopus and mussels.

Spicy Salmon Tartar Lunch

$8.95

Served with crostini. Spicy.

Asparagus and Prosciutto Crostini Lunch

$8.95

Served with Parmagian fonduta.

Truffle Gnocchi and Meatballs Lunch

$12.95

Mushroom, pancetta and sherry cream sauce.


Insalata

Panzanella Salad

$7.95

Mixed greens, asparagus, Italian bread cubes, radish, red onion, grape tomatoes and shaved Grana cheese in a red wine vinaigrette.

Caesar Salad

$6.95

Garlic croutons, Grana cheese and anchovies.

Baby Spinach Salad

$7.95

Roasted red peppers, grilled red onion and toasted hazelnuts in a creamy balsamic dressing.

Bibb Salad

$7.95

Bacon, blue cheese, red onion and grape tomatoes in a Gorgonzola dressing.

Arugula Salad

$7.95

Figs, crispy prosciutto and Asiago cheese in a peppercorn dressing.

Mango Caprese Salad

$9.95

Mango, fresh mozzarella, basil and balsamic reduction.

Panzanella Salad Lunch

$7.95

Mixed greens, asparagus, Italian bread cubes, radish, red onion, grape tomatoes and shaved Grana cheese in a red wine vinaigrette.

Caesar Salad Lunch

$6.95

Garlic croutons, Grana cheese and anchovies.

Baby Spinach Salad Lunch

$7.95

Roasted red peppers, grilled red onion and toasted hazelnuts in a creamy balsamic dressing.

Bibb Salad Lunch

$7.95

Bacon, blue cheese, red onion and grape tomatoes in a Gorgonzola dressing.

Arugula Salad Lunch

$7.95

Figs, crispy prosciutto and Asiago cheese in a peppercorn dressing.

Mango Caprese Salad Lunch

$9.95

Mango, fresh mozzarella, basil and balsamic reduction.


Entratas

Grilled Bronzino

$25.95

Roasted red peppers, grilled onions, roasted fingerling potatoes and lemon caper butter.

Pan Roasted Salmon

$21.95

Wild rice pilaf, sauteed spinach, toasted almonds with truffle cream sauce.

Grilled Hanger Steak

$22.95

Grilled eggplant, zucchini and red onion with herb Dijon Worcestershire vinaigrette.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

$19.95

Forest mushrooms, pancetta and barley risotto with an apricot agro dolce.

Braised Short Ribs

$25.95

Potato and turnip puree, sauteed mushrooms, onions and red wine jus.

Asiago Crusted Chicken

$18.95

Sauteed radicchio, asparagus and pancetta with a roasted pepper coulis.

Mushroom Risotto

$15.95

Forest mushrooms, caramelized onions and porcini agro dolce.


Rita and Joe's Classicos

Chicken

$15.95

Served with choice of side.

Veal

$17.95

Served with choice of side.

Shrimp

$17.95

Served with choice of side.

Tilapia Royal

$20.95

Stuffed with sauteed spinach and shrimp, topped with mozzarella cheese in a scampi sauce. Served with choice of side.

Stuffed Shells

$12.95

Served with choice of side.

Meat Lasagna

$13.95

Served with choice of side.

Bracciole

$23.95

Served with choice of side.

Eggplant Parmigiana

$14.95

Eggplant rolled and stuffed with cheese and baked in marinara sauce. Served with choice of side.

Chicken Montebianco

$16.95

2 chicken breasts layered with prosciutto, spinach and shrimp, topped with mozzarella in a sherry cream sauce.

Chicken Cardinal

$16.95

2 breasts of chicken with roasted red peppers, prosciutto, sauteed shrimp and mozzarella cheese in a sherry tomato and cream sauce.

Chicken Sorrentino

$15.95

2 breasts of chicken with prosciutto, fried eggplant, mozzarella cheese and sherried marinara sauce.

Chicken Lunch

$10.95

Served with choice of side.

Veal Lunch

$11.95

Served with choice of side.

Shrimp Lunch

$11.95

Served with choice of side.

Tilapia Royal Lunch

$12.95

Stuffed with sauteed spinach and shrimp, topped with mozzarella cheese in a scampi sauce. Served with choice of side.

Stuffed Shells Lunch

$12.95

Served with choice of side.

Meat Lasagna Lunch

$13.95

Served with choice of side.

Rigatoni ala Vodka Lunch

$8.95

Served with choice of side.

Eggplant Parmigiana Lunch

$10.95

Eggplant rolled and stuffed with cheese, baked in marinara sauce. Served with choice of side.

Chicken Montebianco Lunch

$11.95

2 chicken breasts layered with prosciutto, spinach and shrimp, topped with mozzarella in a sherry cream sauce. Served with choice of side.

Chicken Cardinal Lunch

$11.95

2 breasts of chicken with roasted red peppers, prosciutto, sauteed shrimp and mozzarella cheese in a sherry tomato and cream sauce. Served with choice of side.

Chicken Sorrentino Lunch

$11.95

2 breasts of chicken with prosciutto, fried eggplant, mozzarella cheese and sherried marinara sauce. Served with choice of side.

Stuffed Shells Lunch

$12.95

Ricotta cheese with marinara sauce. Served with choice of side.


Pasta Fritta in Casa

Cheese Ravioli

$12.95

With marinara.

Manicotti Fatto

$16.95

Stuffed with ricotta and mozzarella cheese, shrimp and broccoli rabe in a vodka sauce.

Spaghetti and Clams

$17.95

Includes choice of sauce.

Agnalotti

$18.95

Braised veal filled pasta in a white wine veal jus.

Spaghetti Alige

$10.95

Toasted garlic, anchovies and olive oil.

Gnocchi Bolognese

$15.95

Traditional meat sauce with onions, carrots, celery, red wine and cream.

Campanelle

$17.95

Truffles and artichokes in a white wine cream.

Squid Ink Fettuccine

$18.95

Shrimp and seppia ragu.

Orecchiette

$21.95

Prosciutto and crab in an asparagus cream sauce.

Cheese Ravioli Lunch

$12.95

With marinara.

Manicotti Fatto Lunch

$16.95

Stuffed with ricotta and mozzarella cheese, shrimp and broccoli rabe in a vodka sauce.

Spaghetti and Clams Lunch

$17.95

Includes choice of sauce.

Agnalotti Lunch

$18.95

Braised veal filled pasta in a white wine veal jus.

Spaghetti Alige Lunch

$10.95

Toasted garlic, anchovies and olive oil.

Gnocchi Bolognese Lunch

$15.95

Traditional meat sauce with onions, carrots, celery, red wine and cream.

Campanelle Lunch

$17.95

Truffles and artichokes in a white wine cream.

Squid Ink Fettuccine Lunch

$18.95

Shrimp and seppia ragu.

Orecchiette Lunch

$21.95

Prosciutto and crab in an asparagus cream sauce.


Pizza

Build Your Own Pizza

$8.95

Includes up to 2 toppings.

Sausage Peppers and Onions Pizza

$9.95

Provolone and marinara.

Margarita Pizza

$7.95

Fresh basil, tomato and mozzarella.

Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza

$11.95

Asiago cheese and olive oil.

Fungi Pizza

$10.95

Riccota, mushrooms, Grana and olive oil.

Build Your Own Pizza Lunch

$8.95

Includes up to 2 toppings.

Sausage, Peppers and Onions Pizza Lunch

$9.95

Provolone and marinara.

Margarita Pizza Lunch

$7.95

Fresh basil, tomato and mozzarella.

Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza Lunch

$11.95

Asiago cheese and olive oil.

Fungi Pizza Lunch

$10.95

Ricotta, mushrooms, Grana and olive oil.


Panini, Wrap and Subs

Breaded Chicken Cutlet Panini Lunch

$8.95

Romaine lettuce, whole grain mustard, horseradish mayo on a sub roll. Served with homemade olive chips.

P.L.T. Panini Lunch

$8.95

Pancetta, lettuce, tomato and garlic mayo on focaccia bread. Served with homemade olive chips.

Turkey Panini Lunch

$8.95

Turkey, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, cherry peppers and balsamic on a sub roll. Served with homemade olive chips.

Toasted Ham and Fonna Melt Panini Lunch

$8.95

With Dijon on brioche bread. Served with homemade olive chips.

Grilled Vegetables Panini Lunch

$8.95

Eggplant, zucchini, red onions, roasted peppers and balsamic reduction on focaccia bread. Served with homemade olive chips. Vegetarian.

Shrimp Po'Boy Panini Lunch

$10.95

Tempura shrimp, lettuce, tomato, onion, hot sauce and Gorgonzola on a sub roll. Served with homemade olive chips.

Del Piero Panino Lunch

$8.95

Grilled chicken with pesto spread, spinach, tomato and provolone. Served with homemade olive chips.

Lucciano Panino Lunch

$9.95

Grilled steak, sauteed onions and mushrooms, topped with mozzarella. Served with homemade olive chips.

Lombardi Panino Lunch

$9.95

Chicken cutlet with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and balsamic reduction. Served with homemade olive chips.

Chicken Napolitano Wrap Lunch

$9.95

Grilled chicken with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, roasted peppers and balsamic dressing. Served with homemade olive chips.

Eggplant Parmigiana Sub Lunch

$7.95

Served with homemade olive chips.

Sausage and Peppers Sub Lunch

$8.96

Served with homemade olive chips.

Meatball Sub Lunch

$8.95

Served with homemade olive chips.

Chicken Parmigiana Sub Lunch

$8.95

Served with homemade olive chips.


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