Christopher's - Des Moines
Italian
Family-owned standby for Itali...
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FRI 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM 
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Menu
This menu was last updated on
6/25/18.
Although we have many accurate menus, they change often
and it should be assumed this menu is not 100% accurate.
If you want to be sure the dishes are still offered or confirm the prices are
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Gluten Free
Vegetarian
Vegan
SPECIALS CALENDAR
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WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY
$ HALF PRICE WINE Wine by the Bottle w/Purchase of 2 Entrees Each $17 & Over
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MONDAY | 10 oz PRIME RIB
Served with Salad & Choice of Potato
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$17.00
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STARTERS
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SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Four Jumbo Shrimp w/Homemade Cocktail Sauce
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$14.00
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TIKI G’s MEATBALLS IN SAUCE
Your choice of Christopher’s Vodka Cream or Marinara Sauces. Served with Homemade Bread
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$9.00
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GARLIC CHEESE BREAD
Toasted Italian Bread w/ Provel & Parmesan Cheese
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$7.00
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TOASTED RAVIOLIS
Served w/ Marinara
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$9.00
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KIM’S CHICKEN TENDERS
Sweet Almond Encrusted Chicken Strips w/Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
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$10.00
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CRAB CAKES
Served w/Chipotle Aioli
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$12.00
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BRUSCHETTA
w/Boursin Cheese $11 A Blend of Tomato, Onion, Garlic & Basil on a Baguette. Topped w/Mozzarella & Parmesan then Toasted
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$9.00
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ESCARGOT
Royale $14 The Finest French Escargot Baked in a Full Flavor Garlic Butter Served w/Crisp Garlic Toast
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$12.00
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ONION RINGS
Half Order $6 | Full Order $9 Tender Fresh Cut, Breaded to Order & Fried Golden Brown
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$6.00
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FRIED CALAMARI
Served w/Sambal Aioli & Marinara
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$12.00
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CHEESE STICKS
Hand Cut & Breaded Mozzarella Fried Golden Brown Served w/Marinara.
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$9.00
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SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP
Creamy, Zesty Artichoke Dip Served w/Pita Chips
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$9.50
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BOURSIN MUSHROOMS
Large Sauteed Caps Stuffed w/Boursin Cheese & Baked
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$10.00
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CHRISTOPHER’S FLATBREAD
The Perfect Flatbread Prepared w/Light Olive Oil Shallot Butter, Roma Tomatoes, Roasted Red Peppers & Topped w/Sriracha Ranch Sauce .
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$11.00
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SANDWICHES
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FRENCH DIP
Layers of Sliced Prime Rib on a Hoagie Roll w/Au Jus
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$13.00
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Sandwiches Served w/French Fries
Or Onion Rings + $1
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$1.00
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CHICKEN CAPRESE SANDWICH
Grilled Chicken Breast Topped w/Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella & Fresh Basil w/Spicy Aioli.
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$11.00
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BISTECCA SANDWICH
Shaved Prime Rib, Roasted Red Peppers & Provolone Cheese on Grilled Italian Bread.
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$13.00
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STROMBOLI
Grilled Italian Sausage Patty Topped w/Roasted Red Peppers & Mozzarella. Served on a Focaccia Bun.
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$10.50
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RENE SPECIAL
Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast w/ Jalapenos & Mozzarella. Served on a Focaccia Bun
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$10.00
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Toasted Italian Bread w/Provel & Parmesan Cheese
w/Cheese $10.5
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$10.00
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PIZZA
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To Make the Pizza Your Own Add These Toppings
Per Topping + $1.5 Pepperoni | Green Peppers | Italian Sausage | Onions | Prosciutto | Mushrooms | Bleu Cheese | Black Olives | Roasted Peppers | Green Olives | Jalapenos | Artichokes | Spinach | Giardiniera | Ricotta | Roasted Pears | Meatballs | Extra Cheese
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$1.50
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TRADITIONAL PIZZA SELECTIONS
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THE BOBBY C
Sausage, Mushrooms & Green Olives
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$17.00
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THE JOE
Fresh Basil, Roasted Peppers, Hot Peppers & Italian Sausage
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$118.00
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THE MEAT ‘ZA
Pepperoni, Meatballs, Sausage, Prosciutto & Bacon w/Spicy Sauce.
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$20.00
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THE JAZZ
Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast, Fresh Basil, Crushed Red Peppers, Roasted Red Peppers & Christopher’s White Sauce
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$17.00
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THE FOXY
Ground Beef, Black Olives, Onions & Mushrooms
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$17.00
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MARGARITA
Roma Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, Fresh Basil & Olive Oil
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$16.00
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THIN CRUST HANDMADE PIZZA
Cheese @ $14 | Sausage @ $15 | Pepperoni @ $15
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$14.00
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DESSERTS
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KEY LIME PIE
A Tart & Aromatic Slice of Heaven
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$7.00
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TIRAMISU
Brandy & Expresso Soaked Italian Lady Fingers Layered w/Mascarpone & Cocoa
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$7.50
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CHEESECAKE
Topped w/ Strawberry or Raspberry Sauce
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$6.50
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CHOCOLATE FALLING DOWN CAKE
Warm Chocolate Cake topped w/Raspberry Sauce & Ice Cream
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$7.00
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CREME BRULEE
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$7.00
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PETITE PORTION MENU
Petite Menu Items Available All Evening. Petite Meals are Served w/Soup or Salad. Substitute Twice Baked Potato + $1 (when available)
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PETITE OLIVE CHICKEN
Scallopini of Chicken, White Wine, Lemon, Green Olives, Capers & Seared Spinach
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$14.00
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PETITE CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
Sauteed Breast of Chicken Smothered in a Cream Sauce, Red Sauce or Both. Baked w/ Mozzarella & Parmesan.
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$15.00
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PETITE RIBS 10 oz
Baby Back Ribs w/Christopher’s Sassy BBQ Sauce
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$17.00
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PETITE PRIME RIB
Christopher’s Specialty Served w/Au Jus & Horseradish Sauce . Limited Availability - Check w/ Your Server
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$22.00
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PETITE PASTA & MEATBALLS
Your Choice of Pasta & Sauce.
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$13.00
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SOUPS & SALADS
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CAESAR SALAD
Fresh Romaine Lettuce, Croutons & Parmesan Tossed w/Christopher’s Homemade Caesar Dressing
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$8.00
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PEAR & WALNUT SALAD
Candied Walnuts, Oven Roasted Pears, Fresh Berries, Mixed Field Greens Tossed in a Champagne Vinaigrette
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$13.00
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ADD:Grilled Chicken
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$6.00
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Add: 3 Prawns
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$10.00
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ADD:Fresh Sockeye Salmon
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$10.00
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DRESSINGS:
Creamy Italian (House) | Italian | Balsamic Vinaigrette Ranch | Bleu Cheese | Catalina | Raspberry Vinaigrette | Champagne Vinaigrette | Caesar + $1.5
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$1.50
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RASPBERRY CHICKEN SALAD
Almond & Pecan Encrusted Chicken w/Sun Dried Cherries, Strawberries, Feta Cheese & Toasted Almonds. Tossed with a Raspberry Vinaigrette
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$14.00
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CAPRESE SALAD
Garden Fresh Seasonal Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan, Basil, Extra Virgin Oil & a Balsamic Reduction
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$13.00
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ANDREW’S GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
Marinated Chicken Breast Served Atop Garden Fresh Greens, Sliced Almonds, Blue Cheese Crumbles & Sun Dried Cherries Tossed with a Balsamic Vinaigrette
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$13.00
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HOUSE SALAD
Fresh Greens Tossed w/ Dressing of Your Choice
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$6.00
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SOUP OF THE DAY
Cup $5 | Bowl $6 Seasonal Selections Made Fresh Daily
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$5.00
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STEAKS
Steak Entrees Served w/Soup or Salad & Choice of Potato
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NEW YORK STRIP
Delicious USDA Choice Strip Hand Cut & Grilled As You Like
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$31.00
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SLOW ROASTED PRIME RIB OF BEEF 14oz
A Christopher’s Specialty. Prime Rib Slow-Roasted over Ten Hours. Served w/Au Jus & Horseradish Sauce. LIMITED AVAILABILITY - It Could be Sold Out By 6 PM - It’ That GOOD! - Ask Your Server
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$29.00
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STEAK De BURGO *
A Christopher’s Classic. Choice Beef Tenderloin Sauteed in Garlic Butter Cream Sauce w/Italian Seasonings
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$32.00
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Garnish Your Steak w/Any of the Following:
Sauteed Mushrooms + $1 | Sauteed Onions + $1 | Maytag Blue Cheese + $1.5 | 3 Tiger Shrimp + $10 | Lobster Tail + $15
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LOIN BACK RIBS
Tender Loin-Back Ribs Rubbed w/Ten Different Spices and Doused w/Christopher’s Sassy Barbecue Sauce.
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$24.00
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FILET MIGNON
Luscious Bacon Wrapped USDA Choice Beef Tenderloin Hand-Cut & Grilled As You Like
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$32.00
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SEAFOOD
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PAN SEARED SCALLOPS
Served w/Mashed Potatoes & Broccoli Floweret’s Drizzled w/ Cajun Cream Sauce.
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$27.00
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SALMON
Fresh Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Charbroiled & Topped w/Fresh Dill Sauce. Served w/Rice Pilaf
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$26.00
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PAN FRIED WALLEYE
Fresh Walleye Seasoned & Pan Fried. Served w/Choice of Potato
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$23.00
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GULF SHRIMP
Jumbo, Succulent, Full Flavored Shrimp - Char grilled, Blackened, Oven Roasted, Scampi Style or Deep Fried. Served w/ Rice
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$26.00
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ENCRUSTED TILAPIA
Tender & Flaky White Fish Almond Encrusted w/a Lemon Butter Sauce or Asiago Parmigiana Encrusted w/a Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce. Served w/Rice Pilaf
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$20.00
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SALMON SOTO
Sauteed Salmon Filet Topped w/Melted Provel Cheese, Cracked Black Pepper & Mushrooms in a White Wine Lemon Butter Sauce. Served over Cappellini
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$28.00
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ITALIAN CLASSICS
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FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
A Traditional Parmigiana Cheese, Butter & Cream Sauce over Fettuccine Pasta . ADD: Chicken + $5 | Bacon + $2
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$16.00
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CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
Wildly Popular, Succulent Breast of Chicken Breaded w/Our Parmesan Cheese Coating & Smothered in a Rich Cream Sauce, Red Sauce or Both. Baked with Mozzarella & Served on a Bed of Pasta.
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$20.00
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MANICOTTI FLORENTINE
Christopher’s Classic Manicotti w/Pork, Beef, Spinach, Alfredo Sauce & Mozzarella Cheese.
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$20.00
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BAKED LASAGNA
Classic Lasagna featuring Layers of Mozzarella, Parmesan, & Ricotta Cheese. Blended w/Italian Sausage & Marinara. A Pure Italian Comfort Food!
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$20.00
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PASTA
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FETTUCCINE GORGONZOLA
Marinated Beef Tenderloin Grilled to Perfection. Served w/Christopher’s Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
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$20.00
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Add: Tiger Shrimp
Chicken | + $6 Gluten Free Pasta Upon Request | Pasta Entrees Served w/Soup or Salad
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$10.00
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PASTA FRESCA
Linguine Noodles w/Fresh Sauteed Mushrooms, Multi Colored Cherry Tomatoes, Onions & Garlic in a Light Cream Sauce. Garnished w/Fresh Mozzarella & Basil.
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$17.00
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PASTA PRIMA DONNA |
Cappellini w/ Tiger Shrimp, Italian Sausage & Broccoli in a Spicy Cream Sauce
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$22.00
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PASTA & MEATBALLS
Pasta & Meatballs w/Your Choice of Red, White or Both Sauces & Hand Rolled Meatballs
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$17.00
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SOPHIA
Penne Pasta Tossed w/Fresh Garlic, Basil, Tomatoes, Mushrooms & a Light Cream Sauce
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$17.00
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PENNE DIAVOLO
Penne Pasta Tossed w/Spicy Italian Sausage, Onions, Black Olives, Mushrooms & Sweet Peppers in a Red Pepper Cream Sauce. Hot & Spicy!!
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$18.00
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GARLIC CHICKEN LINGUINI
Fresh Basil, Garlic, Pecan, Green Olives, Mild & Spicy Peppers, Olive Oil & Diced Chicken Breast
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$19.00
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PASTA ala MEDITERRANEAN
A Flavorful Blend of Roasted Red Peppers, Artichoke Hearts, Fresh Basil, Garlic & Roma Tomatoes Tossed w/ Cappellini
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$17.00
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CHICKEN
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PAN FRIED CHICKEN
Joe & Red’s Famous Pan Fried Chicken is prepared just like the Old Days. This specialty takes 30 minutes to prepare. It Is Worth The Wait! Limited Availability On Weekends - Ask Your Server.
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$22.00
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CHICKEN VELOUTE
Scallopini of Chicken Topped w/King Crab Meat , White Wine Butter Sauce & Served Over Mashed Potatoes w/ Grilled Asparagus
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$22.00
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CHICKEN SOTO
Sauteed Chicken Breasts Topped w/Melted Provel Cheese, Cracked Black Pepper & Mushrooms in a White Wine Lemon Butter Sauce. Served over Cappellini
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$22.00
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OLIVE CHICKEN
Scallopini of Chicken, White Wine, Lemon, Green Olives, Capers & Seared Spinach
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$18.00
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CHICKEN CARCURO
Breast of Chicken Breaded w/Parmigiana Cheese & Topped w/ Light Wine Sauce, Garlic, Shallots Roasted Red Peppers & Tomatoes. Served Over Mashed Potatoes.
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$20.00
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CHICKEN MARSALA
Sauteed Chicken Breasts w/Fresh Sliced Mushrooms in a Hearty Marsala Wine Sauce
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$20.00
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CHICKEN PICATTA
Sauteed Chicken Breasts w/ Capers & White Wine Butter Sauce. Served Over Cappellini
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$18.00
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