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