Appetizers
Shrimp Luca11,99 USD
Jumbo shrimp lightly breaded and flash fried topped with a lemon garlic cream sauce
Calamari12,99 USD
Flash fried and served with a fire roasted pepper puree
Sausage Rustica11,99 USD
Italian sausage pan seared with sautéed banana peppers and onions
Bruschetta8,99 USD
Sliced baguette topped with fresh basil pesto, stewed tomatoes, Mozzarella cheese, and balsamic reduction
Italian Meatballs9,99 USD
Three house made meatballs topped with Bolognese sauce
Marinated Portabella & Beef Tips13,99 USD
Grilled portabella mushroom and grilled beef tenderloin tips topped with our signature zip sauce
Charcuterie Board17,99 USD
Chef's choices daily
Shrimp Cocktail12,99 USD
Five jumbo shrimp served with house made cocktail sauce and a lemon wedge
Fresh Burrata12,99 USD
Fresh burrata served with vine ripe tomatoes, pepperoncinis, Olives, fresh basil, and balsamic reduction
Eggplant Augistine9,99 USD
Fried eggplant topped with marinara sauce, fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and basil
Mussels10,99 USD
Fresh Prince Edward Island Mussels sautéed with onion, garlic, Hungarian peppers, and fresh basil in a spicy marinara
Sicilian Chicken Wings9,99 USD
Sautéed onions, Hungarian peppers, and tossed in an Arrabiata sauce
Soup & Salads
Minestrone Amici4,99 USD
Italian vegetable soup
Zuppa del Giorno4,99 USD
Chef's soup of the day
Caesar10,99 USD
Fresh romaine, herbed croutons and shaved Parmesan
Wedge8,99 USD
A wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with crumbled bacon, sliced egg and bleu cheese with our bleu cheese dressing
Roasted Brussel Sprout12,99 USD
Roasted Brussel sprouts, bacon, white cheddar, tomato, and balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Spinach Salmon17,99 USD
Mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, lemon vinaigrette, crumbled goat cheese and topped with a grilled Salmon filet
Traverse City Gorgonzola Salad10,99 USD
Fresh greens, Traverse City dried cherries, toasted pine nuts and Gorgonzola cheese tossed with a roasted shallot vinaigrette
Burrata Caprese12,99 USD
Fresh burrata served with vine ripe tomatoes, pepperoncinis, olives, fresh basil, and balsamic reduction
Pasta
Penne Palomino18,99 USD
Sautéed mushrooms, broccoli, onions, tossed in our signature tomato cream sauce
Eggplant Parmesano18,99 USD
Fresh eggplant lightly breaded and pan fried. Topped with our signature marinara and fresh Mozzarella. Served with capellini pasta
Pasta con Pollo21,99 USD
Sauteed chicken and bacon tossed with spinach, mushrooms, penne pasta, fresh garlic in a Asiago cream sauce and topped with fresh tomato relish
Tortellini Diablo18,99 USD
Cheese filled tortellini tossed with tri-colored peppers, onions and garlic in a chipotle cream sauce
Lasagna Bolognese17,99 USD
Thinly layered baked lasagna topped with meat sauce and grated Parmesan cheese
Gnocchi Abruzzo19,99 USD
Tossed in a gorgonzola cream sauce and baked blend of cheese
Ciao Mac & Cheese21,99 USD
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 Rustica20,99 USD
Sautéed Italian sausage, red onions, banana peppers and spinach finished in a roasted garlic pomodoro sauce. Tossed with penne pasta
Lobster Ravioli26,99 USD
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 Sausage3,99 USD
Meatballs3,99 USD
Baked Cheese1,99 USD
Salmon6,99 USD
Shrimp7,99 USD
Chicken3,99 USD
Traverse City Gorgonzola Salad or Caesar Salad For3,29 USD
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 Lombardia28,99 USD
Slow cooked Lamb shank served on a bed of Parmesan risotto with a natural braising reduction
Red Wine Braised Beef Roast24,99 USD
Tender braised beef roast with garlic mashed potato and red wine au jus
12 Oz Certified Angus Beef® New York Strip29,99 USD
Pan seared, sliced and served with red wine au jus, French fries, and tomato arugula salad
Pasta Davinci25,99 USD
Jumbo shrimp, diver scallops, and fresh mussels, sautéed with white wine, herbs, capallini pasta, and palomino sauce
Butternut Ravioli20,99 USD
Stuffed with butternut squash pureé, walnuts and exotic mushrooms in a creamy marsala sage sauce
Seafood
Great Lake Perch24,99 USD
Cornmeal dusted perch topped with capers and a lemon garlic buerre blanc sauce. Served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables
Salmon Rustica24,99 USD
Hand cut grilled salmon served with polenta and fresh vegetables
Catch of the Day
- Market Price
Scallops32,99 USD
Pan seared diver scallops served with a bacon spinach risotto, and finished with a port wine reduction
Shrimp Luca24,99 USD
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 Chop22,99 USD
Hand cut pork chop, lightly breaded and topped with Boursin creamed spinach, mushrooms, and a Marsala wine demi glaze
Filet Mignon32,99 USD
Char grilled to perfection and topped with our signature zip sauce
Ribeye38,99 USD
20oz hand cut ribeye, chargrilled and topped with signature zip sauce
Lamb Chops39,99 USD
Four domestic lamb chops grilled to perfection
Veal Chop38,99 USD
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 Sausage3,99 USD
Meatballs3,99 USD
Baked Cheese1,99 USD
Salmon6,99 USD
Shrimp7,99 USD
Chicken3,99 USD
Traverse City Gorgonzola Salad or Caesar Salad3,29 USD