Appetizers
Artichoke FrittersUS$ 12,00
Breaded artichoke hearts served with a lemon aioli
Brussels SproutsUS$ 17,00
Roasted Brussels sprouts with capers, bacon, shaved red onion, Parmesan cheese and lemons
Baked Clams
Middleneck clams stuffed with herbed bread crumbs in a lemon white wine sauce
- ½ DozenUS$ 15,00
- DozenUS$ 30,00
Fried CalamariUS$ 19,00
Flash fried calamari with our marinara
Char-Grilled CalamariUS$ 19,00
Served with a lemon and balsamic vinaigrette
Grilled Vegetable PlatterUS$ 14,00
Char-grilled seasonal vegetables with balsamic vinaigrette
Eggplant StackUS$ 18,00
Mozzarella, beefsteak tomato, arugula, balsamic reduction
Sausage & PeppersUS$ 17,00
Char-grilled Italian sausage with sautéed peppers
Salads
Add on: Grilled Chicken $9, Strip Steak $13, Grilled Shrimp $12, Grilled Salmon $12, Blue Cheese $3
Merlo's SaladUS$ 14,00
Garbanzo beans, hearts of palm, tomato, cucumber, radish, pepperoncini, honey balsamic vinaigrette
Broccoli SaladUS$ 11,00
Broccoli, peppers, cured olives, lemon, extra-virgin olive oil
Arugula SaladUS$ 13,00
Baby arugula, shaved imported Parmesan cheese, Roma tomatoes, fresh lemon extra-virgin olive oil
Sunday Meatball SaladUS$ 20,00
Romaine, red onion, tomato, cucumber, Parmesan, vinaigrette with a homemade meatball
Caprese SaladUS$ 13,00
Beefsteak tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra-virgin olive oil
Pastas
Add on: Meatball $6, Italian Sausage $6, Chicken $9, Vegetables $5. All pasta dishes can be prepared gluten-free $3
OrecchietteUS$ 24,00
Italian sausage, rapini, garlic and olive oil
Homemade RavioliUS$ 22,00
Your choice ricotta stuffed or meat stuffed in marinara
Rigatoni BologneseUS$ 24,00
Rigatoni in our homemade slow-cooked meat sauce
Linguine Fra Diavolo
Sautéed in a spicy San Marzano tomato sauce
- ChickenUS$ 24,00
- ShrimpUS$ 27,00
Penne alla VodkaUS$ 22,00
Penne pasta with vodka cream sauce
Penne RomanoUS$ 24,00
Crumbled sausage, mushrooms and peas in a tomato cream sauce
Nanna's GravyUS$ 28,00
Slow-roasted pot roast red wine and crushed tomatoes tossed with rigatoni
Spaghetti & MeatballsUS$ 26,00
Spaghetti, marinara with meatballs or Italian sausage
Entrees
Brick ChickenUS$ 29,00
Crispy chicken with broccolini and smashed potatoes (Please allow half an hour to cook)
Piccata
Sautéed in a light lemon butter caper sauce
- ChickenUS$ 28,00
- VealUS$ 33,00
- SalmonUS$ 31,00
Marsala
Sautéed with fresh mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce
- ChickenUS$ 28,00
- VealUS$ 33,00
Skirt Steak VelascoUS$ 46,00
Garlic, white wine, sliced jalapeño and fresh cut fries
Pork Chop CalabreseUS$ 38,00
Breaded bone in pork chop, olive oil, fresh lemon, garlic and Calabrese peppers
Grilled SalmonUS$ 32,00
Char-grilled seasonal vegetables with balsamic vinaigrette
Boneless ChickenUS$ 27,00
Served: Vesuvio, Velasco, Oreganato. Substitute vegetables for potatoes $4
Parmesan
Lightly breaded and topped with mozzarella and marinara then baked
- ChickenUS$ 28,00
- EggplantUS$ 26,00
- VealUS$ 33,00
Milanese
Lightly breaded and sautéed with arugula salad or sautéed peppers
- ChickenUS$ 28,00
- EggplantUS$ 26,00
- VealUS$ 33,00
Sides
SpinachUS$ 8,00
EscaroleUS$ 8,00
BroccoliUS$ 8,00
MushroomsUS$ 8,00
Homemade MeatballsUS$ 10,00
Italian SausageUS$ 9,00
Escarole & BeansUS$ 8,00
Vesuvio PotatoesUS$ 8,00
Merlo's Italian FriesUS$ 8,00
Merlo's Wine List
Spumante, Sparkling
Adami Brut, Prosecco, Veneto
- GlUS$ 10,00
- BtlUS$ 35,00
Syltbar Rose, Prosecco, Veneto
- GlUS$ 15,00
- BtlUS$ 50,00
Michele Chiarlo Nivole, Moscato d'Asti, Piemonte
- GlUS$ 12,00
- BtlUS$ 38,00
Bianco, White
Pasqua, Pinot Grigio, Veneto
- GlUS$ 13,00
- BtlUS$ 45,00
Santa Margharita, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige
- GlUS$ 16,00
- BtlUS$ 58,00
Ferrari Carano, Fume Blanc, Sonoma
- GlUS$ 12,00
- BtlUS$ 42,00
Loveblock, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
- GlUS$ 15,00
- BtlUS$ 58,00
Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay, Sonoma
- GlUS$ 12,00
- BtlUS$ 42,00
Angeline, Chardonnay, California
- GlUS$ 11,00
- BtlUS$ 39,00
Russiz Superiore, Sauvignon Blanc, Collio
- BtlUS$ 66,00
Bonanno, Chardonnay, Napa
- BtlUS$ 48,00
Sanford, Chardonnay, Santa Barbara
- BtlUS$ 80,00
Cakebread, Chardonnay, Napa
- BtlUS$ 99,00
Michele Chiarlo Nivole, Moscato d'Asti, Piedmont
- BtlUS$ 46,00
Rosso, Red
Angeline, Pinot Noir, Monterey
- GlUS$ 11,00
- BtlUS$ 42,00
Diora, Pinot Noir, California
- BtlUS$ 45,00
Boen, Pinot Noir, Sonoma
- BtlUS$ 66,00
Belle Glos, Pinot Noir, California
- BtlUS$ 95,00
Badia Chianti Classico, Sangiovese, Toscana
- GlUS$ 12,00
- BtlUS$ 40,00
Cecchi Chianti Classico, Sangiovese, Toscana
- GlUS$ 15,00
- BtlUS$ 53,00
Ruffino Gold Chianti Classico, Sangiovese, Toscana
- BtlUS$ 89,00
IL Poggione Brunello, Sangiovese, Toscana
- BtlUS$ 175,00
Carpineto Dogajolo, Sangiovese/Cabernet, Toscana
- GlUS$ 11,00
- BtlUS$ 39,00
Ferrari Carano Siena, Sangiovese/Malbec, Sonoma
- GlUS$ 15,00
- BtlUS$ 55,00
Locations Italian Red, Barbera/Nero d'Avola, Piedmont
- GlUS$ 14,00
- BtlUS$ 48,00
I Greppi Greppicante, Cab/Merlot/Cab Franc, Toscana
- BtlUS$ 62,00
Z. Alexander Brown, Zinfandel/Syrah/Petite Syrah, California
- BtlUS$ 41,00
Rutherford Hill, Merlot, Napa
- GlUS$ 16,00
- BtlUS$ 56,00
Duckhorn, Merlot, Napa
- BtlUS$ 78,00
Bonanza by Caymus, Cabernet, California
- GlUS$ 13,00
- BtlUS$ 47,00
Bonanno, Cabernet, Napa
- BtlUS$ 63,00
Silver Oak, Cabernet, Alexander Valley
- BtlUS$ 150,00
Jordan, Cabernet, Napa
- BtlUS$ 115,00
Scarpetta, Cabernet Franc, Fruili
- BtlUS$ 63,00
Vietti, Barbera d'Alba, Piemonte
- BtlUS$ 61,00
Vietti Barolo, Nebbiolo, Piemonte
- BtlUS$ 130,00
Michele Chiarlo Barberesco, Nebbiolo, Piemonte
- BtlUS$ 180,00