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The Original Venuti's Ristorante

541 West North Ave.
Villa Park, Illinois
630-832-5001
    

DINNER MENU

Antipasti | Soups | Salads | Seafood with Pasta | Pasta Specialties
Homemade Pasta | Abruzzi Specialties | Fresh Fish | Veal
Steaks & Chops | Children's Menu | Chicken | Sandwiches | Extras
Pizza | Beverages | Desserts

Antipasti Freddi    (Cold Appetizers)

Cocktail di Gamberi
JUMBO COLD SHRIMP COCKTAIL 9.95
 
Insalata Frutta di Mare
FISH SALAD
Marinated calamari, seppie, octapus
and greens
9.95
 
Conchiglie di Mare Crude
RAW CLAMS - One Dozen 9.95
                           1/2   Dozen 5.95
 
Bruschetta 4.00
  
Prosciutto, Bocconcini, Pomodori & Basilico
IMPORTED ITALIAN HAM, IMPORTED
FRESH CHEESE, TOMATO
& BASIL                                              For One
4.95
                                                            For Two 9.90
 
Antipasti per Due all'Italiana
ANTIPASTO (for two) ITALIAN STYLE
Imported salami, capicollo, cheeses and
black olives. Seasonal vegetables
7.95
Additional Persons                                       each 2.00

Antipasti Caldi   (Hot Appetizers)

Pane di Pizza
PIZZA BREAD
With imported cheese (baked)
2.50
 
Pane Spalmato D'Aglio
GARLIC BREAD (baked) 2.25
  
Calamari Fritti
FRIED CALAMARI
Lightly battered and deep fried in
100% virgin olive oil
9.95
GRILLED CALAMARI
Grilled with red onion, balsamic
vinegar and olive oil
9.95
 
Formaggio Fritto
FRIED CHEESE STICKS 4.50
   
Zucchini Fritti
FRIED ZUCCHINI 4.50
   
Carciofo Ripieno
STUFFED ARTICHOKES                Market Price
  
Gamberi alla Marsala
SAUTÉED SHRIMP
With Marsala wine, mushrooms & onions
11.95
 
Grilled Portobello 6.95
  
Cozze alla Zingarella
STEAMED MUSSELS
With garlic and fresh basil, your choice
of red or white sauce
9.95
   
Anelli di Cipolle Fritte
ONION RINGS 2.50
   
Arancini al'Abruzzi
RICE BALL, ABRUZZI STYLE
Stuffed with imported Italian ham and cheese,
fresh peas and home grown herbs                each
1.50
   
Conchiglia Di Mare Ripieni
STUFFED BAKED CLAMS
With bread crumbs, cheese
& spices                                                  Dozen
10.95
                                                        1/2 Dozen 5.50
  
Vongole alla Zingarella
FRESH STEAMED CLAMS
With garlic and fresh basil, your
choice of red or white sauce                     Dozen
10.95
  
Antipasto Caldo Per Due (Fritto Misto)
SEAFOOD PLATTER                       (for four) 21.95
Shrimp, baked clams, fried calamari, cheese
sticks & a variety of vegetables            (for two)
16.95
ITALIAN SEAFOOD PLATTER
Shrimp, baked clams, calamari             (for four)
28.95

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Zuppe  (Soups)

Zuppe del Giorno
CHEF'S SOUP OF THE DAY                Cup 2.25
                                                               Bowl 4.00
  
Minestrone
FRESH HOMEGROWN VEGETABLES
                                                              Cup
2.25
                                                              Bowl 4.00
Pasta e Fagioli (Rosso o Biancho)
BEAN SOUP                                             Cup 2.25
(Red or white sauce)                                   Bowl 4.00
       
Escarola con Fagioli e Salsiccia
 
ESCAROLA with beans and sausage     7.95

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Insalate  (Salads)
Choice of vinegar & oil, French, creamy garlic, Thousand Island, ranch Dressing
Blue Cheese - 1.00 more

Insalata Mista di Casa
HOUSE SALAD
Mixed with greens, tomato & onions
2.25
  
Pomodori con Cipolla
TOMATOES & ONION SALAD
(Anchovy upon request - 1.25 extra)
4.25
 
Insalata alla Venuti
VENUTI STYLE SALAD
Tomato, imported salami, capicollo,
sliced artichoke hearts and black olives and
top tossed greens (anchovy on request)
7.95

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Pesce con Pasta   (Seafood with Pasta)
Pasta Dishes Served with soup & salad, bread & butter. Cheese will be omitted upon request

Linguini con Vongole a Pressione con
Salsa Bianca o di Pomodori
LINGUINE WITH FRESH STEAMED
CLAMS ON THE HALF SHELL
Topped with choice of red or white sauce
12.95
  
Linguini con Cozze a Pressione con Salsa
Bianca o di Pomodori
LINGUINE WITH STEAMED MUSSELS
Topped with choice of red or white sauce
12.95
  
Vermicelli alla Capricciosa
VERMICELLI CAPRICCIOSA
Jumbo shrimp and calamari sautéed with onion
in sherry wine and fresh grown herb sauce
15.95
  
Linguini con Calamari al Pescatore
LINGUINE WITH CALAMARI
Prepared with fresh herbs and imported
tomato sauce
12.95
Linguini o Vermicelli alla Diavolo
JUMBO SHRIMP DIAVOLA, Spicy Hot
Sautéed in garlic and fresh tomato, served
over a bed of linguine or vermicelli
15.95
  
Linguini con Vongole
LINGUINE WITH FRESH CLAM SAUCE
Simmered in fresh grown herbs, garlic served
with choice of white or red sauce
10.95
  
Linguini con Broccoli e Scampi
LINGUINI, BROCCOLI & JUMBO SHRIMP
Sautéed in olive oil and garlic, served with
broccoli in a bed of linguine
15.95
   
Frutta Di Mare
ZUPPA DI MARE
Mussels, clams, shrimp and calamari in
sherry wine red sauce, served on a bed
of linguini
20.95
ZUPPA DI PESCE
With Lobster (Served for Two)           Market Price

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Pasta Specialita Della Casa  (Pasta Specialties)
Meat Balls or Sausage, 2.50 additional
Pasta Dishes Served with soup or salad, bread & butter. (Cheese or salt will be omitted upon request)

Fettuccine Alfredo
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Served with white cream sauce and cheese
9.95
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
With Broccoli
11.95
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
With Chicken
15.95
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
With Shrimp
16.95
  
Linguini con Broccoli in Bianco
LINGUINE WITH BROCCOLI
Sautéed with 100% virgin olive oil
and garlic
9.95
  
Fettuccini Primavera
FETTUCCINE PRIMAVERA
Two color pasta prepared with fresh green
vegetables in a white sauce
11.95
 
Rigatoni o Penne al Forno
BAKED RIGATONI OR MOSTACCIOLI
Prepared with a layer of ricotta, red sauce and
topped with parmesan or scamorza cheese
10.95
  
Linguini alla Carbonara
LINGUINE CARBONARA
Prepared with bacon, onions, cheese
and cream sauce
11.95
   
Homemade Ravioli
Choice of meat or ricotta cheese, topped with
our homemade meat sauce
10.95
  
Pasta
CHOICE OF SPAGHETTI, LINGUINE,
MOSTACCIOLI, ANGEL HAIR,
BUCCATINI, FETTUCCINE,
ZITA, BOW TIE OR RIGATONI
  
Sauce
MEAT SAUCE
Rich, zesty meat sauce
10.95
 
MARINARA SAUCE
Fresh garlic, tomato
10.95
  
MATRIGIANA SAUCE
Fresh bacon, onion, Fresh tomato
10.95
 
VODKA SAUCE
Tomato, Vodka Cream Sauce, spices
10.95
  
AGLIO OLIO SAUCE
Olive oil, garlic
Upon request, Capers,
Black Olives (1.00 extra)
10.95
   
INSALATA SAUCE
Fresh tomatoes with onions sautéed
in white wine sauce with garlic
10.95
  
HALF SPAGHETTI-HALF RAVIOLI
Meat or cheese ravioli
Choice of meat sauce or marinara
10.95

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Pasta Fatta in Casa  (Homemade Pasta)
Meat Balls or Sausage, 2.50 additional
Pasta Dishes Served with soup or salad, bread & butter. (Cheese or salt will be omitted upon request)

Tortellini di Ricotta alla Pana
TORTELLINI ALLA PANA
Prepared with cream sauce, imported cheese,
prosciutto, onion, mushrooms and green peas
13.95
 
Tortellini con Carne al Forno
BAKED MEAT OR CHEESE TORTELLINI
Prepared with red meat sauce, topped with
parmesan or mozzarella cheese
11.95
 
Manicotti di Casa
HOMEMADE MANICOTTI
Stuffed with ricotta cheese, baked and topped
with parmesan and mozzarella cheese
10.95
  
Gnocchi al Villagio
POTATO DUMPLINGS
Served with choice of meat or marinara sauce
11.95
 
Melanzane o Zucchini alla Parmigiana
Stile Venuti
EGGPLANT OR ZUCCHINI PARMIGIANA
VENUTI STYLE baked and topped with
tomato sauce, parmesan, mozzarella and a
layer of ricotta cheese
    
Lasagna di Spinaci
HOMEMADE SPINACH LASAGNA
Layer of fresh spinach, ricotta, mozzarella
and parmesan cheese, topped with
marinara sauce
11.95
   
Lasagna
HOMEMADE LASAGNA
Layer of 100% lean meat, ricotta,
mozzarella and parmesan cheese,
topped with meat sauce
10.95
 
Conchiglie al Forno (Ricotta)
STUFFED SHELLS
Filled with ricotta cheese, baked with
tomato sauce, topped with parmesan
and mozzarella cheese
10.95
  
Melanzane o Zucchini Parmigiana
EGGPLANT OR ZUCCINI PARMIGIANA
Baked and topped with tomato sauce,
parmesan and mozzarella cheese
11.95

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La Specialta Abruzzi  (Abruzzi Specialties)
Served with Soup, Salad and Side Dish of Mostaccioli or Spaghetti

Bracciole in Coperta
SLICES OF ROLLED BEEF
Filled with Italian prosciutto, cheese,
fresh mushrooms and fresh home
grown herbs, topped with
tomato sauce
12.95
   
Salsiccia e Pepperoni
SAUSAGE AND GREEN PEPPERS
Simmered in virgin olive oil and garlic
12.95
  
Bistecchine alla Supreme
PEPPER STEAK SUPREME STYLE
Filet sautéed in sherry wine sauce with
onions, mushrooms and green peppers
14.95
   
Filetto in Padelle
TENDERLOIN TIPS OF FILET
Pan fried and sautéed with virgin olive oil
and sherry wine, topped with mushrooms
and green peppers
14.95
  
        Trippa alla Napoletana
             
TRIPE NAPOLETAN STYLE, prepared with home grown herbs and tomato sauce        11.95

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Pietanze Pesce Fresco  (Fresh Fish)
All dinners include soup and salad, side dish of spaghetti or mostaccioli

Scampi alla Francese
JUMBO SHRIMP FRANCESE
Dipped in a batter of flour and eggs, sautéed
with fresh lemon and sherry wine sauce
15.95
  
Scampi Fritti
GOLDEN FRIED JUMBO SHRIMP
Lightly breaded and golden fried in
100% virgin olive oil
14.95
   
Orange Roughy
Sautéed with lemon, butter
and natural juices                                Market Price
  
Orange Roughy Francese
Dipped in a batter of flour and eggs,
sautéed with fresh lemon and sherry
wine sauce                                       Market Price
 
Scampi alla Margherita
JUMBO SHRIMP, MARGHERITA STYLE
Shrimp sautéed with garlic, butter and
fresh herbs
15.95
    
Baccala alla Venuti
COD FISH
Prepared with virgin olive oil, black olives,
onion, capers (Mediterranean spice) and
importe tomatoes
14.95

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Pietanze Vitello   (Veal Cooked to Order)
We serve only MILK-FED VEAL to insure you the most tender, top quality cuts available!
All dinners include soup and salad, side dish of spaghetti or mostaccioli

Vitello con Funghi
VEAL SCALOPPINE
Veal sautéed with sherry wine, fresh
mushrooms and onions
14.95
   
Vitello alla Marsala
VEAL MARSALA
Veal sautéed with marsala wine and
fresh mushrooms
14.95
  
Saltinbocca alla Romana
VEAL SALTINBOCCA ALLA ROMANA
Sautéed with prosciutto and sherry wine,
topped with mozarella cheese
15.95
   
Vitello al Limone
LEMON VEAL
Slices of veal, lightly floured, sautéed
with sheryy wine and fresh lemon
14.95
 
Vitello alla Francese
VEAL FRANCESE
Slices of veal dipped in a batter of flour
and eggs, sautéed with sherry wine
14.95
  
Vitello Piccante
VEAL PICCANTE
Slices of veal sautéed with black olives,
capers (Mediterranean spice), sherry wine
and lemon
14.95
  
Vitello al Medaglione
VEAL MEDAGLIONE
Stuffed with imported prosciutto and
scamorza, sautéed with sherry wine
and fresh mushroom sauce, topped with
a light tomato sauce
15.95
   
Vitello alla Parmigiana, Stile Abruzzo
VEAL PARMIGIANA, ABRUZZO STYLE
with mushrooms, green peppers and a fresh
tomato sauce and topped with
mozzarella cheese
15.95
   
Vitello alla Parmigiana
VEAL PARMIGIANA
Veal cutlet topped with imported tomato
sauce and mozzarella cheese
14.95

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Bistecche  (Steaks & Chops from our Grill)
All dinners include soup and salad, side dish of spaghetti or mostaccioli

Bistecca alla Venuti
BROILED RIB-EYE STEAK VENUTI
Topped with mushrooms 12 to 14 oz.
15.95
    
Bistecca
RIB-EYE LADIES CUT
Broiled and served with onion rings
and mushrooms 8 to 10 oz.
12.95
   
Filetto di Manzo alla Griglia
BROILED FILET MIGNON 12 to 14 oz.
Served with onion rings and mushrooms
17.95
  
Bistecca di Vitello
CHAR-GRILLED VEAL CHOP
Milk fed and served with roasted
potatoes and grilled vegetables         Market Price
  
Costolette di Maiale
BARBEQUED BABY BACK RIBS
                                            Full Slab
15.95
                                            Half Slab 10.95
   
Bistecca alla Pizzaiola
FILET ALLA PIZZAIOLA
Sautéed with fresh garlic, black olives
and capers (Mediterranean spice),
topped with tomato sauce
15.95
   
Filetto con Aragosta o Scampi
BROILED FILET MIGNON &
LOBSTER TAIL (in season)
or shrimp                                         Market Price
    
Costolette di Agnello
CHAR-GRILLED NEW ZEALAND
RACK OF LAMB served with roasted potatoes
and grilled vegetables                      Market Price

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Pietanze Per Bambini  (Children's Menu)
(Under 8 years old)

Spaghetti or Mostaccioli
With choice of meat sauce or
marinara sauce
6.00
  
Ravioli
With meat or cheese filling 6.75
  
Manicotti
Stuffed with ricotta, in marinara sauce 6.75
  
Scampi Fritti
JUMBO FRIED SHRIMP
Deep fried golden brown in
100% virgin olive oil served with
French Fries
7.95
   
Broasted Chicken
Served with French Fries 6.95

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Pietanze Pollo   (Chicken)
Chicken Dishes include soup and salad, side dish of spaghetti or mostaccioli,
(unless dinner is served over pasta) or with potatoes

Petti di Pollo ala Marsala
CHICKEN MARSALA
Boneless breast of chicken sautéed with
mushrooms and marsala wine
13.95
    
Pollo alla Venuti
CHICKEN VENUTI STYLE
Boneless breast of chicken prepared with
onions, mushrooms and broccoli, sautéed in
sherry wine sauce, served over choice of pasta
14.95
   
Petti di Pollo alla Francese
CHICKEN BREAST FRANCESE
Boneless breast of chicken dipped in a
batter of flour and eggs, sautéed with
lemon and sherry wine sauce
14.95
  
Scampi e Petti di Pollo al Pescatore
CHICKEN AND SHRIMP PESCATORE
Shrimp and boneless breast of chicken
sautéed in sherry wine and peppers
15.45
   
Pollo al Vesuvio *(Boneless Breast)
CHICKEN VESUVIO
Baked in olive oil, sherry wine and garlic,
served with potatoes
11.95
                              *Boneless Breast 14.95
  
Pollo Pressione
BROASTED CHICKEN
Lightly breaded chicken prepared
under pressure until golden
9.95
   
Petti di Pollo alla Parmigiana
CHICKEN BREAST PARMIGIANA
Boneless chicken breast breaded and baked in
tomato sauce, topped with scamorza cheese
12.95
   
Pollo alla Cacciatora
CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Spring chicken sautéed in virgin olive oil with
sherry wine, mushrooms, green peppers,
onion and red sauce
12.95
                                         Boneless Breast 15.95
   
Pollo alla Tetrazzini
CHICKEN TETRAZZINI
With mushrooms and onions, served on
homemade fettuccine with Alfredo sauce
15.95
   
Fegatini di Pollo alla Caruso
CHICKEN LIVERS CARUSO
Fresh chicken livers simmered in sherry wine
and fresh herbs, mushrooms and onions. Served
over linguine with your choice of red or white
sauce (When Available)
14.95

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Sandwiches
All Snadwiches are served with French fries
Adult Sandwiches Served until 5:00 PM and after 9:00 only.   Sandwiches for children Served Anytime. 

Panino con Palpette di Carne o Salsiccia
MEAT BALL OR SAUSAGE SANDWICH 5.50
         Green Pepper .75 additional
         Cheese 1.00 additional
   
Panino di Roast Beef
ROAST BEEF SANDWICH
Top quality choice roast beef, sliced
thin and served with its own juice
5.95
         Green Pepper .75 additional
         Cheese 1.00 additional
  
  
Hamburger Deluxe
Topped with pickle and onions 5.75
   
Cheeseburger Deluxe
Topped with melted cheese, pickle and onions 6.25
  
Petti di Pollo alla Griglia
GRILLED BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST
Grilled and topped with mozzarella cheese
7.95

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Extras

Patatine Fritti
FRENCH FRIES
Fried to a crisp golden brown
1.95
VESUVIO POTATOES 3.50
  
ROASTED RED PEPPERS WITH
CAPERS & OLIVES
4.50
SAUTÉED SPINACH 3.50
ANCHOVIES 1.95

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Pizza Menu
We specialize in all natural pizza
SUBSTITUTIONS GLADLY MADE ON REQUEST

SMALL

MEDIUM

LARGE

FAMILY

PARTY

Cheese (Scamorza) (1 Layer) 8.95 10.20 11.45 12.70 15.95
The Special (2 Layers)
Cheese, sausage or beef
10.95 12.45 13.95 15.45 18.95
The Super Special (3 Layers)
Cheese, sausage and mushrooms
12.95 14.70 16.45 18.20 21.95
Venuti's Deluxe (4 Layers)
Cheese, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers
14.95 16.95 18.95 20.95 24.95
Venuti's Super Deluxe (5 Layers)
Cheese, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, onions
16.95 19.20 21.45 23.70 27.95
Talk of the Town (6 Layers)
Cheese, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers,
pepperoni and onion
18.95 21.45 23.95 26.15 30.95
Basil Pizza 12.95 14.20 15.45 16.70 19.95
Vegetarian
Cheese, tomato, green pepper, onion, mushroom
and broccoli
20.95 23.70 26.45 30.20 33.95
Grill Veggie
Eggplant, zucchini, red pepper & mozarella cheese
20.95 23.70 26.45 31.20 34.95
Each Additional Ingredient
Cheese, Italian sausage, sliced beef, pepperoni, salami,
ham, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, tomato,
broccoli, spinach, artichokes, imported balck or green
olives and anchovies
2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00

 

Pan Pizza

Stuffed Pizza

MEDIUM

LARGE

MEDIUM

LARGE

Cheese (Scamorza) (1 Layer) 11.95 14.45     16.95 10.45
Sausage (2 Layers) 13.95 16.45 18.95 21.45
3 Layers 15.95 18.45 20.95 23.95
4 Layers 17.95 20.45 24.95 26.45
Fiesta (5 Layers) 19.75 22.45 26.95 28.95
Cheese, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers,
onion or pepperoni
*Basilico (Basil Pizza) 16.95 19.45 18.95 21.45
Cheese, fresh tomato, & fresh grown basil
*Spinach Pizza 16.95 19.45 18.95 21.45
Cheese, fresh imported tomato and spinach
*Pizza and Artichoke 18.95 21.45     20.95 23.45
Cheese, marinated artichokes & fresh imported tomato
Each Additional Ingredient 2.00 2.50 2.00 2.50
Cheese, Italian sausage, sliced beef, pepperoni, salami,
ham, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, tomato,
broccoli, spinach, artichokes, imported balck or green
olives and anchovies

*These Specialty Pizzas are served with pizza sauce upon request only.
Please Allow One Hour

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Bevande  (Beverages)