Appetizers
Shrimp LucaUS$ 11,99
Jumbo shrimp lightly breaded and flash fried topped with a lemon garlic cream sauce
CalamariUS$ 12,99
Flash fried and served with a fire roasted pepper puree
Sausage RusticaUS$ 11,99
Italian sausage pan seared with sautéed banana peppers and onions
BruschettaUS$ 8,99
Sliced baguette topped with fresh basil pesto, stewed tomatoes, Mozzarella cheese, and balsamic reduction
Italian MeatballsUS$ 9,99
Three house made meatballs topped with Bolognese sauce
Marinated Portabella & Beef TipsUS$ 13,99
Grilled portabella mushroom and grilled beef tenderloin tips topped with our signature zip sauce
Charcuterie BoardUS$ 17,99
Chef's choices daily
Shrimp CocktailUS$ 12,99
Five jumbo shrimp served with house made cocktail sauce and a lemon wedge
Fresh BurrataUS$ 12,99
Fresh burrata served with vine ripe tomatoes, pepperoncinis, Olives, fresh basil, and balsamic reduction
Eggplant AugistineUS$ 9,99
Fried eggplant topped with marinara sauce, fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and basil
MusselsUS$ 10,99
Fresh Prince Edward Island Mussels sautéed with onion, garlic, Hungarian peppers, and fresh basil in a spicy marinara
Sicilian Chicken WingsUS$ 9,99
Sautéed onions, Hungarian peppers, and tossed in an Arrabiata sauce
Soup & Salads
Minestrone AmiciUS$ 4,99
Italian vegetable soup
Zuppa del GiornoUS$ 4,99
Chef's soup of the day
CaesarUS$ 10,99
Fresh romaine, herbed croutons and shaved Parmesan
WedgeUS$ 8,99
A wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with crumbled bacon, sliced egg and bleu cheese with our bleu cheese dressing
Roasted Brussel SproutUS$ 12,99
Roasted Brussel sprouts, bacon, white cheddar, tomato, and balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Spinach SalmonUS$ 17,99
Mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, lemon vinaigrette, crumbled goat cheese and topped with a grilled Salmon filet
Traverse City Gorgonzola SaladUS$ 10,99
Fresh greens, Traverse City dried cherries, toasted pine nuts and Gorgonzola cheese tossed with a roasted shallot vinaigrette
Burrata CapreseUS$ 12,99
Fresh burrata served with vine ripe tomatoes, pepperoncinis, olives, fresh basil, and balsamic reduction
Pasta
Penne PalominoUS$ 18,99
Sautéed mushrooms, broccoli, onions, tossed in our signature tomato cream sauce
Eggplant ParmesanoUS$ 18,99
Fresh eggplant lightly breaded and pan fried. Topped with our signature marinara and fresh Mozzarella. Served with capellini pasta
Pasta con PolloUS$ 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 DiabloUS$ 18,99
Cheese filled tortellini tossed with tri-colored peppers, onions and garlic in a chipotle cream sauce
Lasagna BologneseUS$ 17,99
Thinly layered baked lasagna topped with meat sauce and grated Parmesan cheese
Gnocchi AbruzzoUS$ 19,99
Tossed in a gorgonzola cream sauce and baked blend of cheese
Ciao Mac & CheeseUS$ 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 RusticaUS$ 20,99
Sautéed Italian sausage, red onions, banana peppers and spinach finished in a roasted garlic pomodoro sauce. Tossed with penne pasta
Lobster RavioliUS$ 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 SausageUS$ 3,99
MeatballsUS$ 3,99
Baked CheeseUS$ 1,99
SalmonUS$ 6,99
ShrimpUS$ 7,99
ChickenUS$ 3,99
Traverse City Gorgonzola Salad or Caesar Salad ForUS$ 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 $3.29
Lamb Shank LombardiaUS$ 28,99
Slow cooked Lamb shank served on a bed of Parmesan risotto with a natural braising reduction
Red Wine Braised Beef RoastUS$ 24,99
Tender braised beef roast with garlic mashed potato and red wine au jus
12 Oz Certified Angus Beef® New York StripUS$ 29,99
Pan seared, sliced and served with red wine au jus, French fries, and tomato arugula salad
Pasta DavinciUS$ 25,99
Jumbo shrimp, diver scallops, and fresh mussels, sautéed with white wine, herbs, capallini pasta, and palomino sauce
Butternut RavioliUS$ 20,99
Stuffed with butternut squash pureé, walnuts and exotic mushrooms in a creamy marsala sage sauce
Seafood
Great Lake PerchUS$ 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 RusticaUS$ 24,99
Hand cut grilled salmon served with polenta and fresh vegetables
Catch of the Day
- Market Price
ScallopsUS$ 32,99
Pan seared diver scallops served with a bacon spinach risotto, and finished with a port wine reduction
Shrimp LucaUS$ 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 ChopUS$ 22,99
Hand cut pork chop, lightly breaded and topped with Boursin creamed spinach, mushrooms, and a Marsala wine demi glaze
Filet MignonUS$ 32,99
Char grilled to perfection and topped with our signature zip sauce
RibeyeUS$ 38,99
20oz hand cut ribeye, chargrilled and topped with signature zip sauce
Lamb ChopsUS$ 39,99
Four domestic lamb chops grilled to perfection
Veal ChopUS$ 38,99
Char grilled to perfection and topped with zip sauce
Veal & Chicken
Your choice of or Veal - $25.99 or All Natural Chicken - $19.99 Served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetable
Piccata
Sautéed with capers in a lemon white wine sauce
Parmesano
Topped with marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese
Saltimbocca
Sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, white wine, and sage. Topped with imported prosciutto
Marsala
Sautéed with mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce
Gorgonzola
Roasted red peppers, Gorgonzola cheese in a garlic cream sauce
Diablo
Sautéed with jalapeño peppers, garlic, and cherry tomatoes in a lemon sage butter sauce
Add To any of These Entrées
All entrées include your choice of house salad or cup of soup
Italian SausageUS$ 3,99
MeatballsUS$ 3,99
Baked CheeseUS$ 1,99
SalmonUS$ 6,99
ShrimpUS$ 7,99
ChickenUS$ 3,99
Traverse City Gorgonzola Salad or Caesar SaladUS$ 3,29