ITALIAN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

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Authentic Italian Cooking
"Delicious food in an intimate neighborhood setting. Everything is good - but my favorite is the cavatelli in vodka sauce!" - Nicholas J. Abruzzo
Traditional Italian Memory
Whether you have always dreamed of the Italian countryside or come from an Italian family yourself, Abruzzo's beautiful cuisine and warm, traditional atmosphere can take you back to that delightful Italian memory.

ITALIAN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

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Takeout & Catering Available

Please call for dine-in reservations. Catering available, please call for information.

Restaurant Hours:

Tues - Thur

Fri - Sat

Sun

Mon

4:00pm - 9:00pm

4:00pm - 10:00pm

4:00pm - 9:00pm

Closed

Please Read - Important Information

We can only allow limited outdoor seating. Please call to make reservations.

Welcome to Abruzzo's Itailan Restaurant & Lounge

Abruzzo's is a family owned and operated Italian Restaurant located in Melrose Park, Il. Welcoming Italian spot with a lounge, offering the classics with homemade sauce .

Whether you are looking for authentic Italian pasta dish, homemade style pizza, or just a place to grab a refreshing cocktail with family and friends, Abruzzo's is the place for you. Abruzzo's is known for cozy family gatherings, fast and attentive service, wonderful food, and reasonable prices.

Simplicity and freshness are the key to authentic Italian cooking. All of our Italian dishes are prepared using only the freshest ingredients the Italian way: hand tossed pizza dough, homemade soups, fresh vegetables, classic Italian cuisine from the heart of Italy. Lunch or dinner, dine- in or take out, Abruzzo's Italian Restaurant is the place for authentic Italian food. From appetizers, soups, salads, and pizza to chicken, steak, and seafood dishes as well as a comprehensive wine list and desserts, Abruzzo's is the place to go for authentic Italian cooking.

The Proposal

Takeout & Catering Available

Please call for dine-in reservations. Catering available, please call for information.

Restaurant Hours:

Tues - Thur

Fri - Sat

Sun

Mon

4:00pm - 9:00pm

4:00pm - 10:00pm

4:00pm - 9:00pm

Closed

Takeout Hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
11:00 am – 10:00 pm

Friday
11:00 am – 11:00 pm

Saturday
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Sunday
3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Monday
Closed - private parties only

Lounge Hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
11:00 am – Midnight

Friday
11:00 am – 2:00 am

Saturdays
4:00pm – 2:00am

Sundays
3:00pm – 10:00pm

Monday
Closed - private parties only

Location

Abruzzo’s Italian Restaurant & Lounge
1509 Division St
Melrose Park, IL 60160

Reservations

Phone: 708.343.2255

For take-out please give us a call.

Now offering a weekday place to host your breakfast event

Availability

Tuesday - Friday 7:30 am - 10:30am
Minimum of 25 guests required
For reservations and information call 708.343.2255

Served Buffet Style

Croissants
Bagels
Muffins
Pastries
Yogurt

Granola
Seasonal Fruit
Cheese Platters
Select of Preserves
Fresh Coffee, Tea, and Juice included

Abruzzo's Wine Menu

Mezzacorona Classic

ROSE

Delicate crisp and fruity taste. Floral notes of roses & geranium with aromas of red wild berries.

$8/27
PINOT GRIGIO

Delicate crisp & fruity taste. Tangerine & Apricot after taste. Pair with fried calamari, goat cheese bruschetta & other appetizers

$8/27
CHARDONNAY

Distinctive fruit driving medium dry chardonnay. Fresh & balanced. Pair with pollo fritto, steamed mussels or linguini & clams

$8/27
MOSCATO

Tropical fruit notes along apricot & vanilla. Sweet & refreshing. Pair with dessert or on it's own chilled

$8/27
SONOROSO DOLCE SWEET RED

Served chilled or over ice. Fresh and slightly frizzante. Notes of blackberry and cherry, finishing with a touch of sweetness.

$8/27
DI NOTTE - BLEND

Layered flavors of blackberry, cassis and roasted espresso notes.

$8/27
PINOR NOIR

Deep red, dry and delicate with pleasant fruity finish. Pair with pollo saltinboccas, baked baccala, broiled salmon

$8/27
CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Purple red. Cassis, cherry, mint aromas with nicely concentrated taste of cherry fruit & vanilla characters. Pair with veal parmigiana, ciambotta, baked baccala or filet mignonn

$8/27
MERLOT

Dark, rich & polished, complex, concentrated chocolate & mocha. Pair with valdostana pork chop, ciambotta, braciole

$8/27

Rossi

QUERCETO, CHICANTI | TUSCANY

Brilliant red color. Sweet violet bouquet layers of dark fruit

$8/27
QUERCETO, CHIANTI CLASSICO | TUSCANY

Spicy; medium-bodied, good fruit balance & structure

$30
MOTTURA, PRIMITIVO - ORIGINAL
RED ZINFANDEL | PUGLIA, ITALY

Smooth, generous, and supple, with layers of red fruits.

$28
MOTTURA, NEGROAMARO | PUGLIA, ITALY

Plum, spice, and red fruit aromas with layers of blackberries.

$28
RUFFINO, CHIANTI, TUSCANY

Displaying bouquet of cherries with vanilla & coffee

$27
RUFFINO, CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA DUCALE TAN

Full bodied with expressions of cherry and dark fruit

$60
RUFFINO CHIANTI CLAICCO RSV DUCALE GOLD "ORO"

Complex in flavors, showing itself very round on the palate, perfectly balanced

$90
STEMMARI, NERO D' AVOLA | SICILY

Supple fruit with spice on the back palate. Overtones of berries & licorice

$28
STEMMARI, CANTADORO | SICILY

Full bodied with layers of plum, currant and chocolate

$38
RIGHETTI, AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA | VENETO

Aromas of black pepper, violets & vanilla

$70
RIGHETTI, VALPOLICELLA | VENETO

Blackberry, dark cherry flavors on a fine-toned, velvety finish.

$38

Bianchi

STEMMARI, CHARDONNAY | SICILY

Ripe pear, fig & citrus with juicy pineapple

$28
MONDAVI PRIVATE SELECTION, SAUVIGNON BLANC | CALIFORNIA

Tangy & ripe with a fine concentration of green apple

$30
STEMMARI, DALILIA, WHITE BLEND | SICILY

Creamy texture with a beautiful lingering finish of bright fruit

$38
CHATEAU ST. MICHELLE RIESLING | WASHINGTON

Spicy floral aromas add complexity to ripe apricot

$28

Spumante - Sparkling

ROTARI "TALENTO" BRUT, TRENTINO | ITALY

Bouquets of fruit and spice, light, bubbly and refreshing

$9
VAL D'OCA, PROSECCO | VENETO | ITALY

Light, dry with a fine, flowery, spicy apple aroma.

$9
VAL D'OCA, PROSECCO ROSE| VENETO | ITALY

Fragrant red berry aromas, Crisp taste of fresh strawberries.

$9

Sweeter Fruitier Red, White & Rose

SONOROSO DOLCE, SWEET RED | TRENTINO ITALY

Red cherry notes intertwine with nuances of jammy fruits. Served chilled or over ice.

$8/$27
SONOROSO DOLCE, SWEET WHITE | TRENTINO ITALY

Rich will full layers of flavor of melon, pear, and tropical fruits. Served chilled or over ice.

$8/$27
SONOROSO DOLCE, SWEET ROSE | TRENTINO ITALY

Crisp taste with an inviting bouquet of vanilla and tangerine. Served chilled or over ice.

$8/$27
SAGRATINA - SANGRIA ITALIANA

Made with seasonal fresh fruit.

$9/$35

Abruzzo's Cocktail Menu

Martinis

Dark Chocolate

Van Gogh Rich Dark Chocolate Vodka, Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka, and a splash of butterscotch schnapps.

Tiramisu

RumChata and Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka.

Espresso Bean

Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka, Kahlua, cream and coffee beans.

Colada

Malibu Coconut Rum, pineapple juice and cream.

Fig Seduction

Figenza Fig Vodka, peach schnapps and pineapple juice.

Raspberry

Van Gogh Raspberry Vodka, blackberry brandy, and a splash of 7-Up with fresh berries.

Vanilla

Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka and creme de cocoa white.

Spanish Mule

Casamigos Blanco Tequila, lime juice and ginger beer.

Dutch Mule

Van Gogh Vodka, lime juice and ginger beer.

Pomegranate

Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka, peach schnapps and OJ with a lemon twist.

Banana Cream Pie

Van Gogh Banana Vodka, white cream de cocoa, and cream with chocolate drizzle.

Acai - Blueberry

Van Gogh Acai Blueberry Vodka, lemonade with lemon slice.

The Classic Martini

Chopin Potato Vodka with extra olives.

Beer

Peroni
Revolution Anti Hero IPA
Stella Artois
Revolution Haze Hero
Stella Artois Solstice Lager
Corona Extra
Miller Lite
Corona Premium
Miller Genuine Draft
Heineken
Miller High Life
Amstel Light
Doors Light
Modelo Especial
Sam Adams
Guinness
Blue Moon
Kaliber Non-Alcoholic

Abruzzo's Catering Menu

Please call us for catering pricing information.

Catering - Homemade and Imported Pasta

Homemade Ravioloni

Cheese or Meat Marinara Sauce

Homemade Lasagna

Lasagna noodles layered with ricotta and mozzarella cheese

Baked Mostaccioli or Rigatoni

Marinara Sauce

Imported Pasta

Penne, Rigatoni, Shells, Linguini or Angel Hair

Vodka Sauce

Additional Charge

Catering - Fish

Fried Calamari
Fried Smelt
Fried Shrimp (16-20 pcs.)
Baccala Pizzaiol with Potatoes
Tilapia Francese with Sauteed Spinach
Clams (fresh)
Clams Baked

Catering - Meat

Chicken Vesuvio (Bone-In Organic)
Chicken Francese or Marsala
Ciambotta (Sausage, Green Peppers, Potatoes & Onions)

Catering - Salads

Tossed Romaine Salad
Tomato & Onion Salad
Antipasto Salad

Catering - Sides

Eggplant Parmigiana
Rolled Eggplant
Roasted Vesuvio Potatoes
Meatballs and Sausage
Fresh Baked French Baguettes

Catering - Sauces (Quarts)

Marinara Sauce
$8.95
Meat Sauce
$9.95
Vodka Sauce
$14.95
Alfredo Sauce
$14.95

Catering - Nanna's Ravioloni

Frozen Raviloni

Cheese or Meat, Sold Individually

$1.50 ea
Homemade Pasta

Eight-Finger Cavatelli, Gnocchi, Fettuccini, Maltagliati or Pappardelle

$7.95 per lb

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