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Award Winning Pizza Since 1984
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Nello's menu

APPETIZERS | SALADS | SANDWICHES | PASTAS & ENTREES | BUILD A PIZZA
SPECIALTY PIZZAS TRADITIONAL | SPECIALTY PIZZAS EUROPEAN | SPECIALTY PIZZAS VEGETARIAN
SPECIALTY PIZZAS CHICKEN | SPECIALTY PIZZAS SEAFOOD | CALZONES
DRINKS | KIDS | DESSERTS

Appetizers

JUMBO BUFFALO WINGS
our gigantic dozen. oven baked crispy wings, served with Nello's own tangy honey mustard b.b.q sauce

PEPPERONI ROLLS
pinwheel sliced rolls baked with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. brushed with olive oil, garlic butter and italian seasonings

CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS
crab infused with butter, basil and seasonings. stuffed into fresh mushroom caps, breaded and baked in marinara sauce, mozzarella and cheddar cheese

FRESH MOZZARELLA PLATTER
freshly sliced mozzarella, tomatoes, black olives, green olives, pepperoncinis and fresh basil, served with toasted ciabatta bread, olive oil and fresh lemon wedges

ANTIPASTO PLATTER
imported sliced cappacolla, mortadella, cotto and genoa salami, provolone, swiss, fresh tomatoes, whole black and green olives, carrot and celery sticks, served with toasted ciabatta bread and garlic olive oil dip

FOCCACIA STYLE CRUST
brushed with olive oil, garlic butter, italian seasoning and parmesan cheese served, with side of pizza sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese

EGGPLANT BRUSCHETTA
topped with eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and mozzarella cheese

ITALIAN PESTO BRUSCHETTA
toasted with pesto, fresh basil, diced tomatoes and mozzarella cheese

GARLIC BREAD
add fresh tomatoes and mozzarella

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Salads

INDIVIDUAL DINNER SALAD
crisp mix of lettuce with black olives, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, and homemade croutons

GARDEN SALAD
a crisp mix of lettuce, black olives, mushrooms, mozzarella, cheddar, carrots, and tomatoes smoked turkey available upon request

CAESAR SALAD
crisp green leaf & romaine lettuce topped with fresh grated romano cheese, red onion, and Nello's homemade croutons

OLD WORLD CLASSIC
feta cheese, black olives, red onions, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, garbanzo beans, mushrooms, cucumbers, and pepperoncinis on a bed of fresh romaine and green leaf lettuce

CHAMPAGNE SALAD
tender baby greens topped with fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and candied walnuts in our own champagne-raspberry vinaigrette

INSALATA CAPRESE
gourmet baby greens topped with fresh mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, black olives, and carrots. served with Nello's house dressing

SPINACH SALAD
fresh spinach topped with hickory-smoked bacon, hard-boiled eggs, radishes, mushrooms, and tomatoes. served with a side of garlic bread

TORTELLINI TOSS
marinated cheese tortellini on a bed of green leaf lettuce with tomatoes, mushrooms, pepperoncini, black olives, red onions, carrots and artichoke hearts

ANTIPASTO SALAD
imported mortadella, cotto and genoa salami, cappacolla, provolone, swiss, fresh tomatoes, black olives, green olives, carrots, celery and pepperoncini. served on a bed of crisp lettuce with a side of garlic bread

GALA SALAD
gourmet baby greens topped with sliced gala apples, mandarin oranges, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh jicama, candied walnuts and gorgonzola cheese. served with orange poppy seed vinaigrette dressing

ADD GRILLED CHICKEN
to any salad

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Sandwiches

all sandwiches are made on toasted italian ciabatta bread and served with poore brothers potato chips. whole wheat available upon request

ITALIAN BEEF
choice lean beef, thinly sliced and simmered in savory au jus with sautéed bell peppers, melted mozzarella cheese and a side of au jus for dipping

ITALIAN SAUSAGE
our grandfather's recipe from italy. broiled to perfection with sautéed bell peppers and melted mozzarella cheese. with your choice of meat sauce or au jus

COMBO ITALIAN BEEF & SAUSAGE
an old Chicago favorite. topped with sautéed bell peppers and mozzarella cheese. with your choice of our meat sauce or au jus

MEATBALL
mama's traditional homemade meatballs. served with melted mozzarella and meat sauce

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
chicken breast, lightly breaded and seasoned, baked with mozzarella and our homemade marinara sauce

CHICKEN NAPOLI
oven-roasted chicken breast, capacolla, roasted red peppers, fresh tomatoes with melted provolone. served with side of Nello's house dressing

ROASTED EGGPLANT PANNINI
oven-roasted eggplant with roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, and basil. drizzled with Nello's house dressing and parmesan cheese. served on a fresh homemade pannini bread

ALBACORE TUNA
choice white tuna with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and red onions

ANTIPASTO SUB
imported cotto, mortadella, genoa salami, cappacolla, provolone, swiss, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, served with a side of Nello's house dressing

TURKEY AVOCADO
smoked turkey breast with slices of fresh avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, provolone. served with a side of Nello's house dressing or mayo

Any choice of half-sandwich with dinner salad

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Pastas and Entrees

served with garlic bread and dinner salad

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA DINNER
oven-roasted chicken breast, sliced and baked with marinara sauce and mozzarella, served with a side of cheese tortellini

LINGUINE WITH MEAT SAUCE
our family's northern italian meat sauce. topped with fresh basil and parmesan

LINGUINE WITH MARINARA SAUCE
served with our sweet tomato marinara sauce. garnished with fresh basil and parmesan cheese

PENNE WITH PESTO AND CHICKEN
light and creamy pesto sauce over penne pasta with oven-roasted chicken breast. garnished with basil, diced tomatoes, and fresh grated parmesan

NELLO S LASAGNA
mama's classic recipe layered with fresh ricotta and mozzarella cheese, topped with fresh basil and parmesan. with your choice of meat or marinara sauce

- add meatballs, sausage links or a breast of chicken

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Build a Pizza

CRUSTS
original pan style or thin crust (thin crust available 12" medium only)

MEATS
homemade sausage, pepperoni, ham, salami, ground beef, (*crab, chicken, bacon)

FRESH VEGETABLES
mushrooms, green peppers, tomatoes, onions, fresh basil, red onions, spinach, garlic, roasted eggplant

SPECIALTY TOPPINGS
*crab, chicken, bacon, goat cheese, roasted red peppers, gorgonzola, smoked gouda

ADDITIONAL TOPPINGS
black olives, green olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, fontinella cheese, pineapple, artichoke hearts, pepperoncini, cilantro, black beans, jalapenos, giardiniera peppers, ricotta cheese, anchovies

- half baked & frozen thin crust pizzas are avaliable for carryout - take one home and bake it tonight!

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Specialty Pizzas Traditional

size:      7    10     12    14
serves: (1) (1-2) (2-3) (3-4)

NUMERO UNO
Nello's homemade italian sausage and mushrooms

THE MURPHY
hickory-smoked bacon and onion. a well matched combination

HAWAIIAN
topped with our finest lean ham and pineapple chunks

DELUXE COMBO
pepperoni, Nello's homemade italian sausage, bell peppers, onions, black olives and mushrooms

THE SICILIAN
Nello's homemade italian sausage, red onions, fresh basil and whole black olives

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Specialty Pizzas European

served with an olive oil and garlic butter base

size:      7    10     12    14
serves: (1) (1-2) (2-3) (3-4)

PIZZA RUSTICA
roasted red peppers, fresh mushrooms, olive oil, mozzarella and goat cheese. try this savory pie with our homemade italian sausage or chicken

MARGHERITA PIZZA
garlic, tomatoes, olive oil, fresh basil, mozzarella, and romano

CLASSIC EUROPEAN
a blend of fontinella, romano, and ricotta cheese, olive oil and fresh diced tomatoes

PESTO BIANCA
crushed garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and pesto sauce

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Specialty Pizzas Vegetarian

size:      7    10     12    14
serves: (1) (1-2) (2-3) (3-4)

MT. VEGGIE
bell peppers, onions, spinach, mushrooms and fresh tomatoes

SPINACH PIE
fresh spinach, garlic, mushrooms, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese

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Specialty Pizzas Chicken

size:      7    10     12    14
serves: (1) (1-2) (2-3) (3-4)

SANTA FE PIZZA
our southwestern pizza sauce topped with seasoned grilled chicken, red onions, cilantro, fresh diced tomatoes and black beans

PESTO CHICKEN
seasoned grilled chicken, fresh pesto, garlic, mozzarella and provolone cheese

BBQ CHICKEN
seasoned grilled chicken, red onions, fresh cilantro, mozzarella, and smoked gouda cheese, in a tangy b.b.q sauce

CHICKEN ITALIANO
marinated chicken, fresh basil, garlic, topped with fresh tomatoes

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Specialty Pizzas Seafood

size:      7    10     12    14
serves: (1) (1-2) (2-3) (3-4)

ALASKAN KING
our original seafood pizza. a delicate blend of crab infused with garlic butter and seasonings. topped with mushrooms, green peppers, and fresh tomatoes

POPEYE PIZZA
crab infused with garlic butter and seasonings, on a bed of fresh spinach. topped with garlic and lemon slices

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Calzones

all calzones are made on a crispy crust with our own tomato sauce, filled with fresh ricotta, spices and mozzarella cheeses

THE CHICAGO CLASSIC
pepperoni, homemade sausage, ground beef, and red onions

TRADITIONAL CALZONE
homemade sausage, roasted red peppers, and garlic

CALABRESE CALZONE
hickory-smoked bacon, red onions, mushrooms, and fresh basil

*SPECIALTY TOPPINGS
crab, chicken, bacon, goat cheese and roasted red peppers

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Drinks

SOFT DRINKS
pepsi, diet pepsi, root beer, sierra mist, mountain dew,
dr pepper

LEMONADE
FRESH BREWED ICE TEA
FRENCH PRESS COFFEE
FRENCH PRESS TEA

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Kids

KIDS PLATE
cheese tortellini, black olives, turkey, mozzarella cheese and crackers

PENNE WITH BUTTER
CHEESE TORTELLINI
7 CHEESE PIZZA
PEPPERONI ROLLS

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Desserts

NELLO'S HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE
mama Cleone's own recipe

BIG BROWNIE SUNDAE
Nello's homemade brownie with the works! served with ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate sauce

CANNOLI
filled with sweet ricotta cheese and chocolate chips. topped with chocolate sauce

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