Venetian Moon Menu
If you're looking for an unforgettable dining experience, look no further than the Venetian Moon Menu. Nestled in the heart of Reading, MA, this charming spot offers a wide array of mouthwatering dishes that will transport your taste buds straight to Italy. From fresh, handmade pastas to savory wood-fired pizzas, there's something for everyone here. Every dish is crafted with care, using only the finest ingredients, ensuring a delightful meal with every visit. Whether you're craving a classic Margherita pizza or a hearty seafood linguine, the options are as diverse as they are delicious. And don't forget to explore the wine list, featuring carefully selected Italian wines that pair perfectly with your meal. At Venetian Moon, dining is more than just a meal-it's an experience you won't want to miss.
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APPETIZERS
Stuffed Mushrooms
Large mushroom caps filled with a homemade Ritz cracker & mushroom filling
Eggplant Rollatini
Rolled eggplant stuffed with a fresh ricotta filling, baked with mozzarella cheese, and topped with San Marzano sauce & shaved parm
Venetian Chicken Wings
Six chicken wingettes & drumlettes tossed in a homemade spicy garlic sauce
Baked Meatball Parmigiana
Extra large homemade meatball baked with mozzarella cheese and topped with a San Marzano sauce & shaved parmesan cheese
Arancini
Two golden, crispy, fried, homemade risotto balls rolled with filling that changes daily. Served in a pink vodka cream sauce.
Bruschetta
Fresh diced roma tomatoes mixed with basil pesto & grated Parmesan cheese served on a toasted onion focaccia with melted mozzarella
Chicken Carmine
Baked 60z chicken breast stuffed with fig & feta & wrapped in prosciutto. Served in a cream sauce drizzled with balsamic
Caprese Salad
Sliced roma tomatoes layered with fresh mozzarella & served over basil pesto, drizzled with EVOO & balsamic reduction
Antipasto for Two
Imported prosciutto, soppressata, provolone cheese, fresh mozzarella, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, vinegar peppers, & green olives
Sautéed Artichoke Hearts
Artichoke hearts sautéed in a lemon, garlic, white wine sauce, & baked with mozzarella cheese. Served over baby greens
SEAFOOD
Pescatore Fra Diavolo
Scallops & shrimp sauteed in spicy white wine lemon sauce with fire roasted peppers, sliced cherry peppers, & baby spinach. Served over of pasta
Shrimp Scampi
Fresh gulf shrimp sauteed in a lemon, garlic, white wine sauce & fresh roma tomatoes served over your choice of pasta
Baked Haddock
Fresh Atlantic haddock topped with gulf shrimp, scallops or both & baked until golden brown with our Ritz cracker homemade topping. Served with choice of pasta, broccoli, asparagus or spinach risotto
Haddock Puttanesca
Fresh Atlantic haddock served with artichoke hearts, capers, flaked red pepper, and black olives simmered in a San Marzano tomato sauce. Served over pasta.
Frutti Di Mare
Haddock, grilled swordfish, sea bass, scallops, shrimp, littlenecks & mussels in choice of white wine lemon, plum tomato, or red fra diavolo sauce. Served over pasta
Chilean Sea Bass
Baked Chilean Sea Bass served over sautéed asparagus in a creamy brandy dijon sauce
Lazy Man's Lobster Pie
7oz of Maine lobster meat including tails, knuckles, & claws mixed with Ritz cracker stuffing & baked golden brown. Served with pasta, broccoli, roasted potatoes, or asparagus
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Gulf shrimp sautéed with sliced hot cherry peppers in a San Marzano plum tomato sauce. Served over pasta
Littlenecks over Linguini
Fresh littlenecks & baby clams simmered in your choice of plum tomato or white wine sauce with sauteed onions.
Pan Seared Scallops
Five extra-large pan seared sea scallops served over a mushroom, prosciutto, and parmesan risotto. Drizzled with balsamic reduction
Pan Seared Salmon
Fresh Atlantic Salmon served with grape tomatoes in a lemon-caper sauce. Served over arugula
ENTREES
Marsala
Fresh mushrooms & prosciutto sauteed in marsala wine sauce
Limone
Artichokes & capers sauteed in a white wine lemon sauce
Parmigiana
Melted mozzarella, San Marzano plum tomato sauce, and shaved parmesan cheese
Eccitable
Baby spinach, mushrooms, & hot cherry peppers sauteed in white wine lemon sauce
Saltimbocca
Fresh sage & mushrooms sauteed in a marsala wine sauce topped with prosciutto & fresh mozzarella
Broccoli & Pasta
Broccoli florets sautéed in your choice of a garlic white wine or Alfredo sauce
Cacciatore
Fresh mushrooms, green peppers, onions sauteed in a San Marzano plum tomato sauce
Piccata
Fresh mushrooms and capers in a lemon white wine sauce
Romano
Fire roasted peppers, red onions, & green bell peppers sauteed in marsala wine sauce. Finished with grated Romano & shaved parmesan cheese
HOUSE SPECIALTIES
Braised Pappardelle Ragu
Slow braised beef & pork in savory cabernet demi-glace. Tossed with fresh pappardelle pasta & a touch of plum tomato sauce
Vodka Chicken
Pan seared chicken medallions served in pink vodka sauce & tossed with fresh pappardelle pasta
Braised Short Ribs
Beef short ribs slow cooked in a cabernet demi-glaze. Served over parmesan & mushroom risotto
Tortellini Al Forno
Fresh tri-colored tortellini tossed in a port wine, basil cream sauce baked with mozzarella cheese
Grilled Chicken Risotto
Two-6oz marinated and sliced grilled chicken breast, fresh mushrooms, & chopped asparagus folded into parmesan risotto
Grilled Chicken with Creamy Pesto
Fresh marinated and sliced grilled chicken breast, fresh fettuccine tossed in a creamy pesto sauce of fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, & garlic
Fusilli Ultimo
Chicken, veal, & shrimp sauteed in a white wine sauce with red roasted peppers, sliced cherry peppers, & rosemary. Served over fresh fusilli
Chicken Braciolettini
Breaded, baked chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto, mozzarella, & a pesto of sun dried tomatoes, basil, & garlic. Served in a sauce of port wine cream & sliced mushrooms over pasta
Gnocchi Al Forno
Fresh ricotta gnocchi tossed in a marinara sauce with ricotta cheese, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, & Romano cheese. Baked with fresh mozzarella
Chicken Fra Diavolo
Pan seared chicken medallions sauteed in a plum tomato sauce with cherry peppers. Folded into a parmesan risotto
Mushroom Ravioli
Fresh striped wild mushroom ravioli served in a cream sauce with a touch of brandy & fresh sliced mushrooms
Fresco Risotto
Sliced zucchini, broccoli, asparagus, baby spinach, mushrooms, red peppers, & shallots lightly sautéed & folder into parmesan risotto
Classic Fettuccine Alfredo
Fresh egg fettuccine tossed with our homemade alfredo sauce & parmesan cheese
Six Cheese Ravioli
Fresh, jumbo raviolis stuffed with an assortment of 6 imported cheeses. Tossed with a San Marzano tomato sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana
Skinless, battered eggplant baked with a plum tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Served with choice of pasta
Grilled Chicken Raspberry Salad
Two- 4 oz marinated chicken breasts served on a bed of arugula tossed with crumbled feta cheese, fresh raspberries, candied walnuts, & homemade raspberry balsamic dressing
FRESH PASTA
Chicken Fra Diavolo
Pan seared chicken medallions sauteed in a plum tomato sauce with cherry peppers. Folded into a parmesan risotto
Mushroom Ravioli
Fresh striped wild mushroom ravioli served in a cream sauce with a touch of brandy & fresh sliced mushrooms
Classic Fettuccine Alfredo
Fresh egg fettuccine tossed with our homemade alfredo sauce & parmesan cheese
Six Cheese Ravioli
Fresh, jumbo raviolis stuffed with an assortment of 6 imported cheeses. Tossed with a San Marzano tomato sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana
Skinless, battered eggplant baked with a plum tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Served with choice of pasta
Lobster Ravioli
Large ravioli stuffed with 100% real lobster & served in a lobster & baby spinach cream sauce
Grilled Chicken & Raspberry Salad
Two- 4 oz marinated chicken breasts served on a bed of arugula tossed with crumbled feta cheese, fresh raspberries, candied walnuts, & homemade raspberry balsamic dressing
STEAKS & CHOPS
Two 8 oz Pork Chops
Two, center-cut pork chops served over vinegar peppers, potatoes, & onions in a garlic white wine sauce
14 oz Stuffed Veal Chop
Center cut veal chop stuffed with prosciutto, fire roasted peppers, baby spinach, & mozzarella cheese. Served with choice of pasta, sauteed broccoli, asparagus, parmesan risotto, or roasted potatoes
16 oz Prime Sirloin
Served with choice of pasta, sauteed broccoli, asparagus, parmesan risotto, or roasted potatoes
10 oz Prime, Boneless, Center Cut, Filet Mignon
Served with choice of pasta, sauteed broccoli, asparagus, parmesan risotto, or roasted potatoes
22 oz Tomahawk Bone-In Ribeye
Served with sauteed onions & choice of pasta, sauteed broccoli, asparagus, parmesan risotto, or roasted potatoes
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