Minneci's Ristorante
 
"Italian Food at its Best" ~ (217) 352-4425

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Appetizers
Minneci's Antipasto Misto
a tempting variety of imported caciocavallo cheese, prosciutto, kalamata olives, and giardiniera
$8.75
Bocconcini
fresh mozzarella topped with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh garlic, and olive oil-surrounded by marinated artichokes and kalamaca olives
$7.25
Fried Calamari
lightly floured and fried, served with cocktail sauce and a lemon wedge
$6.75
Tostini and Sicilian Olives
attention garlic lovers! chopped tomatoes with garlic, basil, olive oil, and Italian spices. Accompanied by sicilian green olives, garlic, herbs, and spices. Served with toasted rounds
$6.75
Homemade Mozzarella Sticks
cut and breaded in our own kitchen, deep-fried to golden outside... creamy and melting inside. The best in town!
Full Order - $6.95
Small Order - $3.50
Eggplant or Zucchini Parmigiano
$7.75
Breaded Vegetables
your choice of cauliflower, mushrooms, or zucchini breaded, fried, and served with our spicy tomato sauce
$5.50
Sauteed Scampi
six shrimp sauteed in an olive oil, lemon, and garlic sauce. Served with garlic bread
$8.75
Pizza Bread
sliced bread, dipped in sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese and then baked
$4.95
Homemade Onion Rings
sliced, breaded, and fried in our own kitchen
Large Order - $3.95
Small Order - $2.55
Sauteed Mushrooms
fresh mushrooms sauteed in olive oil and white wine
$6.25
Combo Platter
a trio of golden fried vegetables... breaded mushrooms, cauliflower, and zucchini, served with spicy tomato sauce
$6.25
Shrimp Cocktail
served with our own zesty cocktail sauce
$7.95
Homemade Meatballs
two of our tasty homemade meatballs smothered in meat sauce and served with garlic bread
$4.95
 
Soups and Salads
Our homemade salad dressings: traditional Italian, creamy Italian, ranch, creamy cheese, or select our other dressing; french or oil and vinegar. crumbled bleu cheese $0.75 extra
Tossed Salad (Ala Carte)
crisp and cool mixed romaine and iceberg lettuce, topped with your choice of dressing
$3.75
Club Salad
ham, turkey, tomatoes, provolone, and cheddar cheese. Served with croutons and your choice of dressing
$6.75
Vegetarian Salad
sliced roma tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts, green and calamata olives, provolone and cheddar cheeses, red bell peppers, and onions. Served with croutons and your choice of dressing.
$7.25
Minestrone Soup
a homemade Italian delight! Assorted fresh vegetables and noodles
Cup - $2.95
Bowl - $4.25
Friday's Clam Chowder
creamy, homemade clam chowder, available on fridays only
Cup - $2.95
Bowl - $4.25
 
Extras
Baked Potato
$3.25
Cottage Cheese
$2.25
Steamed Broccoli
$2.50
Potato Chips
$1.50
French Fries
Large - $3.50
Small - $2.25
 
Sweets
Cannoli
a sicilian treat... rolled pastry shell filled with sweet ened ricotta cream and chocolate chips. Topped with a cherry and sprinkled lightly with powdered sugar.
$3.75
Tiramisu
Ladyfingers soaked in coffee and rum, topped with a creamy whipped custard, and dusted with cocoa
$4.50
Irish Cream Bash
bailey's lrish cream flavors this white and dark chocolate cheescake
$4.50
Spumone or Vanilla Ice Cream
$2.95
 
Build Your Own Pizza
Our pizzas are made from a family recipe of dough rolled by hand, topped with our own spicy tomato sauce and generous amounts of mozzarella cheese with your choice of toppings, meat toppings: anchovies, bacon, hamburger, pepperoni, sausage, shrimp, ham, prosciutta, veggie toppings: black olives, green olives, greens pepper & mushrooms, onions, artichoked, eggplant, zucchim, spinach, please choose no more than 6 toppings on any combination pizza.
Cheese Pizza with Spicy Tomato Sauce
10" - $7.50
12" - $8.50
14" - $9.50
Each Additional Meat or Shrimp
10" - $1.75
12" - $2.00
14" - $2.50
Each Additional Veggie
10" - $0.75
12" - $1.00
14" - $1.50
Pizza Bianca
white pizza with a combination of mozzarella, provolone, and parmigiano cheeses sprinkled with olive oil
10" - $8.00
12" - $9.00
14" - $10.00
Minneci's Combo
choose up to 5 toppings, either: 2 meats & 3 veggies or 5 veggies
10" - $12.25
12" - $14.00
14" - $17.00
Pizza Margherita
crushed tomatoes and fresh basil, olive oil, and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkled with oregano and parmigiano cheese
10" - $8.75
12" - $9.75
14" - $10.75
Chef Suggestion
pizza bianca with gorgonzola cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh garlic
10" - $11.00
12" - $13.00
14" - $16.00
 
Sandwiches
Italian Beef
add cheese, grilled onions, mushrooms, or grilled peppers for an additional $0.75 each or $0.30 for tomatoes. We make our own! sliced thin, piled high, and seasoned just right. Served with au jus and pepperoncinis
$5.85
Sausage Sandwich
add cheese, grilled onions, mushrooms, or grilled peppers for an additional $0.75 each or $0.30 for tomatoes, our sausage sandwich is mixed from fresh ground pork, seasoned in the traditional way, shaped in a patty, grilled and served on a sub bun with meat sauce
$5.85
Meatball Sandwich
add cheese, grilled onions, mushrooms, or grilled pepper for an additional $0.75 each or $0.30 for tomatoes, two of our tasty italian meetballs, mixed and rolled in our own kitchen, smothered in sauce and served on a sub bun
$5.50
Pizza Sandwich
spread with spicy sauce and your choice of one topping, finished with plenty of mozzarella cheese. (additional toppings $0.40 each)
$5.50
 
Beverages
Regular or Decaf Coffee
$1.20
Hot Tea
$1.20
Iced Tea
$1.20
Milk
$1.75
Soft Drinks (Pepsi Products)
$1.50
San Pellegrino
$3.25
 
Specialty Coffee
Rich steamed coffee, made from our own special blend of beans, free refills on coffee, teas, and pepsi products. no free refills on milk, bottled water, espresso, or cappucino
Cappucino
$3.00
Espresso
$2.00
 
A taste of Italy
All pasta dinners are served with a tossed salad or cup of soup and garlic bread or a roll, topped with your choice of meat, marinara, or spicy tomato sauce in addition to sauce choices, we also offer the following toppings, grilled sausage, mushrooms, or two meatballs $3.25 each, perfect pairs make your own perfect pasta combination, select any two of the following, ravioli baked cheese lasagna, baked meat lasagna, spaghetti, spaghettini, mostaccioli, manicotti, top your favorite combination
Spaghetti (Thicker Noodle)
$9.50
Spaghettini (Angelhair Pasta)
$9.50
Mostaccioli (Small Pasta Tubes)
$9.50
Fettucine Alfredo
noodles tossed in a blend of homemade cream sauce and parmigiano cheese... the best in town!
$13.25
 ~ with Chicken
$15.50
 ~ with Shrimp
$16.50
 ~ with Broccoli
$14.75
 
Spaghetti Carbonara
pasta tossed with prosciutto (cured Italian ham) in a sauce of eggs and olive oil. Seasoned with fresh ground pepper
$13.50
Spaghetti Primavera
spaghetti noodles tossed with shrimp sauteed in olive oil, topped with sliced fried zucchini, and sprinkled with fresh parsley and parmigiano cheese... a truly delightful dish!
$13.95
Pasta Arrabiata
translated as "angry pasta"--a combination of sauteed pancetta (cured Italian bacon) in olive oil, fresh garlic, and marinara sauce. Sprinkled with fresh basil... hot and delicious!
$13.95
Linquine with Red or White Clam Sauce
shelled whole baby clams are used in both dishes... either dish is sure to please!
$13.95
Contadina
spaghetti noodles tossed in combination of green peppers, sweet red peppers, and onion-- all sauteed in olive oil and garlic. Topped with a blend of parmigiano-romano cheese and fresh ground pepper. Add grilled sausage for $3.25 extra
$12.95
Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil
crushed garlic sauteed in impoprted olive oil, tossed with spaghetti and topped with a blend of parmigiano-romano cheese and fresh ground pepper
$11.95
Toasted Ravioli
beef-filled ravioli, lightly breaded and fried, then topped with meat sauce and smothered with melted mozzarella cheese
$12.95
Baked Meat Lasagna
alternate layers of wide pasta filled with ground beef, mushrooms, spinach, and spices covered with our tangy meat sauce
$11.95
Baked Cheese Lasagna
alternate layers of wide pasta filled with a mixture of ricotta cheese and spices. Served with your choice of marinara or spicy tomato sauce
$11.95
Manicotti
large pasta tubes stuffed with beef, pork, ricotta cheese, and spiced just right! topped with our tangy meat sauce
$11.95
Manicotti with Alfredo Sauce
large pasta tubes stuffed with beef, pork, ricotta cheese, and spiced just right! topped with our tangy meat sauce
$13.50
Manicotti with Salsa Rosa
large pasta tubes stuffed with beef, pork, ricotta cheese, and spiced just right! topped with our tangy meat sauce
$13.50
 
Veal
The following two fine veal dishes require more time, because we begin with a tender cut of veal, carefully hand pounded to the perfect chickness. We then sautee the veal under the constant attention of our chef. We highly recommend these dishes for leisurely dining
Veal Scaloppini
sauteed in olive oil, marsala wine, and mushrooms. Served with a side dish of spaghetti with your choice of sauce
$23.50
Veal Piccante
tender veal sauteed in a delicious lemon, capers, and wine sauce. Served with a side dish of spaghetti with your choice of sauce
$23.50
 
Chicken
All chicken dinners include your choice of soup or salad and roll or garlic bread
Chicken Saltimbocca
boneless breast of chicken fillet, topped with swiss cheese, provolone cheese, and sliced prosciutto. Baked in white wine and served with a side dish of spaghetti, spaghettini, or mostaccioli
$16.50
Chicken Cacciatore
two boneless chicken breasts baked with potatoes, onions, green pepper, mushrooms, and tangy tomato sauce. Served with a side dish of spaghetti, spaghettini, or mostaccioli
$16.25
Chicken Marsala
a marsala wine sauce with onions, mushrooms, and potatoes, all baked with two tender chicken breast fillets. Served with a side dish of spaghetti, spaghettini, or mostaccioli
$16.25
Fried Chicken Breast Fillet
lightly breaded, deep-fried chicken breast. Served with your choice of French fries, onion rings, or baked potato
$11.50
Chicken Parmigiano
tender breast fillets with marinara sauce and sprinkled with mozzarella and parmigiano cheese. Served with a side dish of spaghetti, spaghettini, or mostaccioli
$16.50
 
Seafood
Seafood dinners include your choice of soup or salad and roll or garlic bread
Baked Baccala Pizzaiola
tender cod fillers,, baked in our marinara sauce and kalamata olives. Served with a side dish of spaghetti, spaghettini, or mostaccioli
$16.25
Breaded Shrimp
six plump, gulf shrimp freshly breaded in our own Italian seasonings. Served with your choice of French fries, onion rings, or baked potato
$15.50
Baked Baccala Bianco
tender cod fillers baked in an olive oil and butter sauce with a splash of white wine and a squeeze of lemon juice. Served with a side dish of spaghetti, spaghettini, or mostaccioli
$16.25
Swordfish Steak
grilled swordfish topped with our special olive oil and lemon sauce. Served with lightly floured and fried broccoli and cauliflower
$16.25
 
Steak and More
Steaks, chops, and veal are served with soup or salad, and your choice of French fries, homemade onion rings, baked potato, spaghetti, spaghettini, or mostaccioli. Also served with your choice of garlic bread or roll
Pork Chop Campagnola
a thick, butterfly cut chop grilled and simmered in an olive oil, lemon, and oregano sauce
$14.95
Veal Parmigiano
deep-fried breaded veal topped with marinara sauce and parmigiano cheese
$13.50
12 oz. Ribeye Steak
choice ribeye steak grilled to your taste
$15.95
Chopped Steak
an all-beef chopped steak, grilled to your taste

$12.25

 
Catering Menu

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Fax: 217-352-8964

Entrees:                            

Pasta               ½ Pan (8)        Full Pan (16)         Pasta Arrabiata
Mostaccioli….      $35                $70                     “Angry Pasta”
Rigatoni……..            “                 “                        Full Pan (16) …..…$90
Spaghetti…….           “                 “                         ½ Pan (8) ………..…$45
Angel hair……          “                 “            
    Sauces: Meat, Marinara, Spicy Tomato        

Tortellini    ½ Pan (8)       Full Pan (16)            Fettuccine Alfredo
Meat …….…………. $50             $100                 ½ Pan (8) ……….......$50
Spinach…..……….. $55              $110                Full Pan (16) …..…$100
    Sauces: Meat, Marinara, Spicy Tomato     

Ravioli
½ Pan (8) ………..…$45
Full Pan (16) …..…$90

Baked Meat or Cheese Lasagna
½ Pan (10) ……..…$60                                          ***All Pastas can be made
Full Pan (20) …... $120                                         “Alla Panna” with our    
Sauces: Meat, Marinara, Spicy Tomato          homemade cream sauce
                                                                                    or Salsa Rosa (a mixture
Manicotti                                                                 of cream and marinara
½ Pan (10)…………$60                                         sauces) for an
 Full Pan (20)……$120                                         additional…
Sauces: Meat, Marinara, Spicy Tomato          ½ Pan   Full Pan
                                                                                    $50      $10

Extras:    
Italian Beef Sandwiches                                     Salad with Dressing
½ Pan (10) ……..…$40                                         ½ Pan (10) ……..…. $20     

Full Pan (20) ……$80                                           Full Pan (20) …..…$40

Minestrone Soup                                                  Clam Chowder
½ Gallon (8)…….. $16                                         ½ Gallon (8)…….. $20

Gallon (16)………. $32                                        Gallon (16)………. $40

Sauces               ½ Gallon    Gallon                   Salad Dressings
Meat…………… $16               $32                       Quart……...…$8

Marinara……..   “                       “                       ½ Gallon…...$16

Spicy Tomato...  “                       “                       Gallon……....$32

Bread
Garlic Bread (2 pieces)……50 cents
Dinner Roll…………………..25 cents