Melini Italian Restaurant Menu
Welcome to Melini Italian Restaurant, a culinary gem nestled in Ironton, Ohio. This charming eatery offers a delightful blend of classic Italian flavors and contemporary dining experience. As you peruse their menu, prepare to indulge in signature dishes such as the Eggplant Parmesan and Baked Spinach Lasagna, both expertly crafted to showcase the essence of Italian cuisine.
The ambiance strikes a perfect balance—inviting yet sophisticated—making it ideal for casual meals or special occasions. Guests rave about the Veal Parm and Chicken Alfredo, while the Tiramisu is a dessert highlight that promises to conclude your meal on a sweet note. With an array of vegetarian specialties and refreshing salads, Melini caters to all preferences, ensuring that each visit remains a memorable one. Pair your meal with a choice from their beverage menu and relish the top-notch service that has patrons like Jason Christian eagerly returning. Experience the magic of Italy right at Melini!
Appetizers
Baked Tomato
Fresh tomatoes baked under parmesan and mozzarella cheese
Mozzarella Sticks With Sauce
Mozzarella cheese sticks covered in homemade pasta sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese, and baked
Cheesy Bread
Italian Style Cheesy Bread
Gnocchi
Potato dumpling stuffed, flash fried with homemade sauce
Caprese
Fresh tomato slices topped with buffalo mozzarella, basil and olive oil
Calamari Fritti
Bruschetta
Toasted Italian bread, topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and our own special seasoning
Prosciutto Crudo
Thinly sliced parma prosciutto, paired with sliced salami, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, artichokes, tomatoes, olive, and drizzle of olive oil
Cozze Pie
Mussels in a stewed sauce of fresh marinara and herbs
Garden
Caesar
Feta
Side Salads
Dinner Salads
Chef Salad
A mix of iceberg lettuce and vegetables with shredded mozzarella cheese paired with ham and provolone rolls
Antipasto Salad
A mix of iceberg lettuce and vegetables, slices of ham, salami, and provolone along with artichoke, buffalo mozzarella, and topped with giardiniera and oregano
Tuna Salad
Tuna salad over a mix of iceberg lettuce and vegetables
Chicken Salad
A mix of iceberg lettuce, and vegetables topped with chicken
Chicken Caesar
Romaine lettuce, croutons and chicken, topped with penne pasta, and diced mozzarella
Salmon Salad
Pan-seared salmon laid on top of a mix of iceberg lettuce and vegetables
Salmon Caesar
Pan-seared salmon laid on top of a bed of romaine lettuce and croutons
Lobster Ravioli
In brandy cream sauce
Cheese Ravioli
Ravioli lay on a bed of spaghetti, smothered in our homemade pasta sauce and baked under mozzarella cheese
Chicken Ravioli
Chicken, vegetables, and rosemary-filled ravioli in a pink sauce of Alfredo and fresh marinara, baked under mozzarella cheese, and served over spaghetti
Meat Ravioli
Ravioli lay on a bed of spaghetti, smothered in our homemade marinara and baked under mozzarella cheese
Ravioli
Pasta Al Forno
Baked Spaghetti
Baked Spaghetti & Meat Sauce
Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs
Baked Lasagna
Meat or spinach
Manicotti
A pair of extra large manicotti stuffed with ricotta and parmesan cheese lay on a bed of spaghetti topped with homemade pasta sauce, and baked under mozzarella cheese
Stuffed Shells
Two large shells stuffed with ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella cheese that rest on a hearty portion of spaghetti, covered with homemade marinara and baked under mozzarella cheese
Ribeye Steak 8 Oz
Try our ribeye steak seasoned to perfection and grilled the way you like. Served with your choice of two sides
Steaks
Special Di Melini
Polo Florentine
Penne pasta with diced chicken, fresh spinach, pine nuts, and tomatoes, in a butter, white wine and pesto sauce
Grouper
Pan-seared grouper over a Mediterranean mix of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, pine nuts, olives, feta cheese and choice of dressing
Penne A Salmone
Penne pasta with smoked salmon, peas, in a pink sauce of fresh marinara and cream
Rack Of Lamb
Roasted lamb in a Marsala sauce with mushrooms and pasta of your choice
Carbonara
Onion, bacon, fresh herbs, and egg in a creamy Alfredo sauce over your choice of pasta
Fetuccine Furiose
Roasted eggplant, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil in a fresh marinara over fettuccine pasta
Eggplant Rollini
A pair of battered eggplant rolls stuffed with ham and ricotta cheese covered in marinara sauce and baked under mozzarella cheese. Served with a side of spaghetti
Spaghetti Alla Amici
Finely chopped chicken and mushrooms in a fresh marinara sauce over spaghetti
Penne Catona
Chicken and sun-dried tomatoes in a white wine and pesto sauce over penne pasta
Tricolore Tortellini
Spinach, tomato, and cheese-flavored tortellini pasta filled with ricotta and parmesan cheese in a creamy Alfredo sauce and peas
Trio Of Italy
Lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo, chicken parmigiana
Pollo Rosa
Chicken breast cooked in a rosa sauce of alfredo and fresh marinara, over penne pasta
Baked Ziti
Penne pasta sautéed with basil, marinara sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella and baked. Served with a side of homemade marinara sauce
Catalina Florentine
A creamy Alfredo sauce smothers a pair of cheese filled manicotti that rest on a bed of ricotta and spinach mixed with mushrooms and baked together with mozzarella cheese
Fettuccine Alfredo
Creamy, freshly made Alfredo sauce over fettuccine pasta
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine pasta cooked with chicken breast and covered in a Alfredo sauce
Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine pasta covered with Alfredo sauce and large shrimp for a seafood delight
Ravioli Grande Oli
Three jumbo ravioli filled with asiago, ricotta, parmesan, provolone, and mozzarella then covered with three of our homemade sauces, pesto, Alfredo, and marinara
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded chicken over spaghetti pasta, smothered in homemade pasta sauce covered with parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese, and baked to perfection
Italian Sausage & Pepper Pasta
Sautéed Italian sausage, peppers, and onions with marinara sauce over your choice of pasta
Pasta
Pollo Vitello
Parmigiana
Battered chicken or veal covered with pasta sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese, with a side of pasta and marinara
Cacciatore
Sauteed mushrooms, onions, and peas in a white wine sauce with a touch of marinara
Piccata
Lemons, capers, and mushrooms sauteed in white wine and a touch of marinara
Francese
Chicken or veal dipped in egg and cooked, then mixed with lemon and mushrooms in a sauce made of white wine and a touch of marinara
Marsala
Sauteed mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce
Zingara
Green peppers, tomatoes, and mushrooms sauteed in a white wine sauce
Vesuvio
Sauteed tomatoes, mushrooms, and garlic in a white wine sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese
Sorrento
Eggplant, prosciutto, and mushrooms, topped with mozzarella cheese in a white wine sauce with a touch of marinara
Pizzaiola
Fresh garlic sauteed with olives, capers, and herbs in a fresh marinara
Saltimbocca Alla Romana
Chicken or veal topped with mozzarella cheese, prosciutto, and spinach in a white wine sauce with a touch of marinara topped with mozzarella cheese
Casalinga
Veal, peas and fresh herbs in our own fresh marinara sauce
Baked Spinach Lasagna
Eggplant Parmesan
A set of battered eggplant paired with homemade pasta sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese on top, served with a side of pasta and marinara
Primavera
Broccoli, spinach, tomato, and mushrooms mixed with our creamy Alfredo sauce
Sorrento Veggie
Fresh garlic mixed with tomatoes and a fresh marinara sauce and topped with buffalo mozzarella
Puttanesca
Capers, olives, mushrooms, fresh garlic, and tomatoes in a fresh marinara sauce
Pomodoro
Fresh garlic, oregano, basil, and tomatoes in a rich fresh marinara
Penne Veggie
An array of mushrooms, onion, olive, tomato, green pepper, broccoli, and spinach cooked in a white wine and pesto sauce
Vegetarian Specialita
Calzones
Cheese Calzone
Ricotta, and mozzarella cheese
Pepperoni Calzone
Pepperoni and mozzarella cheese
Ham Calzone
Ricotta cheese, ham, and mozzarella cheese
Italian Meatball Calzone
Meatballs with mozzarella, and parmesan cheese
Spinach Calzone
Ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese with garlic and spinach
Veggie Calzone
Green pepper, mushroom, onion, and mozzarella cheese
Combo Calzone
Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, sausage, beef, green peppers, onion, mushroom, and olive
Hawaiian Calzone
Ham, pineapple, and double mozzarella cheese
Mexican Calzone
Beef, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, jalapeños, and crushed red pepper
Build Your Own Calzone
Choose 3 toppings
Stromboli
Sausage, mozzarella cheese, and pizza sauce
Meat Calzone
Pepperoni, sausage, beef, ham, and mozzarella cheese
Sausage Roll
Sausage, green pepper, onion, mushroom, and pizza sauce
Seafood Alfredo
Shrimp Alfredo-scallops
Mediterraneo
Shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, and little neck clams in a fresh marinara and white wine sauce
Zuppa Di Pesce
Shrimp, mussels, clams, and little neck clams in a fresh marinara and white wine sauce
Gamberi Fra Diavolo
Shrimp, clams, and little neck clams in a fresh marinara and white wine sauce
Zuppa Divongole
Clams, and little neck clams in a fresh marinara or a white wine sauce
Gamberi Scampi
Shrimp with fresh garlic in a traditional scampi sauce of lemon, butter, and white wine
Gamberi Taverna
Diced shrimp with garlic in a pink sauce of fresh marinara and cream
Italian Shrimp Kabob
Roasted shrimp, zucchini, and mushrooms over a Mediterranean salad of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, olives, pine nuts, and feta cheese
Shrimp Rosa
Whole shrimp cooked in a homemade rosa sauce, over penne pasta
Specialita Di Mare
Napolitanos
Meatball & Veggie
Meatballs, provolone cheese, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, mushrooms, and marinara
Meatball Parmigiana
Meatballs, topped with marinara, and provolone cheese
Ham & Cheese
Ham, provolone cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and Italian dressing
Breaded Chicken Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, mozzarella and served on a hoagie bun and side chips
Veal Parmigiana
Veal, covered in marinara sauce and topped with provolone cheese
Turkey Cheese Club
Turkey, ham, salami, provolone cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and Italian dressing
Italian
Ham, salami, provolone cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and Italian dressing
Fresh Chicken Two Sides
Shrimp Two Sides
Grouper Two Sides
Salmon Two Sides
Sides
Desserts
Tiramisu
Lemon Drop Cheesecake
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
New York Cheesecake
Cannoli
Turtle Gourmet Cheesecake
Godiva Cheesecake
Diet Dr Pepper
Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Mt Dew
Diet Mt Dew
Dr Pepper
Sierra Mist
Orange Crush
Pink Lemonade
Water
Coffee
Tea
Beverages
Kids Menu
Kid’s Spaghetti With Marinara Sauce
Kid’s Spaghetti With Meatball
Kid’s Spaghetti With Meat Sauce
Kid’s Tricolore Tortellini
Kid’s Meat Or Cheese Ravioli
Kid’s Fettuccine Alfredo
Kid’s Chicken Tenders With Fries
Cheese Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Combo Pizza
Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, beef, sausage, green peppers, olives, onions
Garden Pizza
Mushrooms, green peppers, onions, black olives, mozzarella cheese
Mexican Pizza
Beef, pepperoni, jalapeños, crushed red peppers, mozzarella cheese
Hawaiian Pizza
Ham, pineapple, and double cheese
White Pizza Pie
Ricotta cheese, garlic, parmesan cheese, tomato, mozzarella cheese
Feta Cheese Pizza
Pepperoni, ham, onion, feta cheese, and mozzarella cheese
Spinach Pizza
Spinach, ricotta cheese, fresh garlic, mozzarella cheese
Sicilian Square Pizza*
*The 16' Sicilian pizza will take 1 hour to bake