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Take Out Menu

Lunch Dinner Pizza / Grinder
990 West Main Street Branford, CT
Tel. 481-9990 Fax 315-0070
for additional information visit our website
www.lomonacos.com

Welcome to LoMonacos Ristorante Italiano on the

Branford hill. Vincenzo LoMonaco & staff invite you to
enjoy the character of fine Italian cuisine in the old world
tradition at our newly renovated facility.
Our style and care in the preparation and presentation
of each dish will distinquish LoMonacos as a unique dining
experience. We trust that our creativity and results will
encourage you to visit with us again.
Buon Appetito!

Luncheon Menu

(11:30 am - 3:00 pm)

something youd like and dont

see itask!
Antipasti (Appetizers)

Caldi (Hot)
Portobella Mare e Monte -- Mushroom cap, shrimp & mozzarella in a light marinara sauce..................... $7.95
Vongole del Vecchio -- Clams Casino ...........................................................................................................$6.95
Zuppa di Vongole -- Little neck clams, red or white sauce .................................................................................$7.25
Zuppa di Cozze -- Mussels, red or white sauce ...............................................................................................$6.95
Calamari Marinara -- Squid simmered in marinara .....................................................................................$7.95
Calamari Fritti -- Fried squid served with marinara ......................................................................................$7.95
Scungilli Marinara -- Conch in marinara ....................................................................................................$7.95
Escarole Saltata -- Sauteed escarole with garlic, capers, anchovies...................................................................$6.95
Mozzarella Fritta -- Fried mozzarella ........................................................................................................$5.95
Involtini di Melanzane -- Rolled eggplant stuffed with ricotta cheese ...............................................................$5.95
Broccoli Rabe with Sweet Fennel Sausage -- Sauteed in olive oil and fresh garlic..............(in season) $7.95
Freddi (Cold)
Vongole Fresche -- 6 clams on the 1/2 shell ....................................................................................................$6.95
Gamberi Freddi -- 3 jumbo shrimp cocktail ....................................................................................................$7.95
Insalate (Salads)
Caprese Insalata -- Fresh plum tomato, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil................................................................$6.95
Insalata di Calamari -- Squid Salad ...........................................................................................................$6.95
Insalata di Scungilli -- Marinated conch over a bed of greens .........................................................................$6.95
Insalata di Pomodoro con Cipolla -- Fresh tomato, red onion, spices and olive oil........................................ $5.50
Insalata di Romano con Gamberi -- 3 jumbo shrimp, romaine, tomato, onion, garlic with
lemon-olive oil dressing.............................................................................................................................. $9.95
Insalata di Carciofini -- Artichoke salad with olive oil, lemon and spices ..........................................................$5.50
Insalata Fantasia -- Mixed greens and steamed vegetables .............................................................................$5.50
Pettodi Pollo alla Griglia -- Grilled chicken over mixed greens........................................................................$7.50
Brodo (Soups)
Tortellini in Brodo -- Round cheese filled pasta in homemade chicken stock $2.25 cup
$3.25 bowl
Escarole & Fagioli -- Escarole and bean soup
$2.25 cup
$3.25 bowl
Pasta Fagioli -- Pasta and bean soup in rich chicken broth.
$2.25 cup
$3.25 bowl

Panini (Specialty Sandwiches)

Italian open-faced sandwiches on Tuscan Toast
Gardo -- Eggplant with fresh tomato and mozzarella cheese................................................................................$7.95
Ticino -- Parma prosciutto with roasted pepper, Bermuda (red) onion,
melted mozzarella, & light mayonnaise.........................................................................................................$7.95
Cortina -- Sauteed chicken scallopine with mushroom and scallion.......................................................................$7.95
Lugano -- Grilled chicken, roasted pepper, and melted mozzarella......................................................................$7.95
Bellini -- Veal scallopine in lemon butter sauce, with lettuce and tomato................................................................$7.95

Farinacei (Pasta & Baked Items)

Served with garden salad and homemade bread
Fettucine Alfredo -- Egg pasta in a white cream sauce with parmesan cheese.....................................................$7.95
Penne Bolognese -- Rich meat sauce............................................................................................................$7.95
Linguine Puttanesca -- Delicate tomato sauce with anchovy, black olives, capers and garlic ................................$7.95
Ziti al Forno -- Baked ziti with ricotta and mozzarella cheeses..........................................................................$7.95
Spaghetti, Ziti, Linguine, Capellini -- with choice of meatballs or sausage....................................................$7.95
Manicotti -- Tubular pasta stuffed with ricotta and mozzarella cheese..................................................................$7.95
Conchiglie Imbottiti -- Large shell-shaped pasta stuffed with ricotta................................................................$7.95
Ravioli -- Round pasta stuffed with meat or cheese, baked or boiled......................................................................$7.95
Lasagna -- Baked pasta layered with meat and cheese.....................................................................................$7.95
Gnocchi Napoletana -- Potato pasta with tomato sauce and mozzarella ............................................................$7.95
Melanzane Rollatini -- Baked eggplant stuffed with ricotta cheese, topped with mozzarella................................$8.95
Melanzane Parmigiana -- Eggplant parmigiana.........................................................................................$8.95

Vitello (Veal)
Cotoletta Parmigiana -- Breaded veal cutlet topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella.......................................$9.95
Scallopine di Vitello Sorrento -- Veal topped with eggplant, prosciutto and
mozzarella in a white wine reduction ...................................................................................................................$9.95
Scallopine di Vitello Ducale -- Veal topped with artichokes, hearth mushrooms and potatoes
in a light white wine reduction .....................................................................................................................$9.95
Scallopine di Vitello Marsala -- Veal, mushrooms, prosciutto and scallion in a Marsala wine reduction .......$9.95
Scallopine di Vitello Piscata -- Veal with black olives, capers, roasted red peppers
in a lemon-sherry wine reduction .................................................................................................................$9.95
Pollo (Chicken)
Pollo Parmigiana -- Breaded chicken cutlet topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella........................................$8.95
Pollo Scarpariello -- Chicken sauteed with mushroom, scallion in a white wine reduction.....................................$8.95
Pollo Contadina -- Chicken sauteed in a white wine reduction with mushroom and scallion,
topped with prosciutto, fresh tomato slices and mozzarella...............................................................................$8.95
Pollo Marsala -- Chicken, mushrooms, prosciutto and scallion in a Marsala wine reduction.................................$8.95
Pesce (Seafood)
Gamberi alla Scampi -- Sauteed jumbo shrimp with whole clams in lemon, butter and garlic, over linguini...........$11.95
Gamberi al Forno -- Baked shrimp stuffed with our homemade seafood stuffing................................................$11.95
Zuppa di Vongole -- Little Neck Clams in a red or white sauce over linguine.................................................$10.95
Zuppa di Cozze -- Zuppa di Mussels in a red or white sauce over linguine.....................................................$10.95
Calamari Marinara -- Squid in our marinara sauce over linguine..................................................................$10.95
Sogliola alla Francese -- Filet of sole egg-battered and sauteed in sherry wine, lemon and butter........................$10.95
Sogliola Fresca in Bianco -- Filet of sole broiled with spices.........................................................................$10.95
Scrod alla Calabrese -- Scrod with tomato, capers, garlic and black olives ............................................................$10.95
Scrod in Bianco -- Broiled scrod ................................................................................................................$10.95
The above entrees are served with choice of
garden salad, penne or vegetable and homemade bread

990 West Main Street, Branford, CT Tel. 481-9990 Fax 315-0070

www.lomonacos.com

Calzone
Baked Pizza Dough Filled With Ricotta & Mozzarella Cheeses
Small.............................................$5.50
Large........................................$7.50
Extra Item.....................................$1.20
Extra Item.................................$1.50
Cup of Sauce...........$ .85

Stuffed Breads
Ham, Cheese and Tomato..................................................................................................$6.50
Grilled Chicken and Cheese...............................................................................................$6.50
Sausage and Spinach........................................................................................................$5.50
Sausage and Broccoli.......................................................................................................$5.50
Broccoli and Cheese.........................................................................................................$5.50
Pepperoni and Cheese.......................................................................................................$5.50
Eggplant and Cheese.........................................................................................................$5.50

Philadelphia Steak Grinders

Steak Combo cheese, mushrooms, onions and peppers............................................................$5.50
Steak and Cheese..............................................................................................................$4.50
Add Additional Items.......................................................................... per item $ .50

Hot Grinders
Lo Momacos Combination eggplant, meatball, sausage & mozzarella......................................$5.25
Meatball and Cheese.........................................................................................................$4.25
Sausage and Cheese..........................................................................................................$4.25
Eggplant Parmigiana........................................................................................................$4.25
Chicken Parmigiana.........................................................................................................$4.95
Veal Parmigiana..............................................................................................................$5.95
Extras: mushrooms, peppers, onions....................................................................per item $ .50

Cold Grinders
Ham, Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato........................................................................................$4.25
Salami, Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato......................................................................................$4.25
Cold Italian Combo ham, salami, provolone, lettuce, tomato....................................................$5.25
Tuna, Cheese, Lettuce and Tomato......................................................................................$4.25

Red Pizza
small
Plain (just sauce)................................................................$6.00
Grated Cheese.....................................................................$6.00
Mozzarella..........................................................................$6.50
Sausage..............................................................................$7.45
Bacon................................................................................$7.45
Meatballs...........................................................................$7.45
Mushrooms.........................................................................$7.45
Pepperoni...........................................................................$7.45
Broccoli.............................................................................$8.45
Spinach..............................................................................$8.45
Onions................................................................................$7.45
Peppers..............................................................................$7.45
Anchovies...........................................................................$7.45
Eggplant.............................................................................$7.45
Lo Monacos Vegetarian
(mushrooms, peppers, onions & olives)....................................$10.45
Olives..................................................................................$7.45
Lo Monacos Special............................................................$10.45
(sausage, pepperoni, meatball, mushrooms, onion, peppers, bacon)
Artichokes...........................................................................$8.45
Hawaiian Pizza
(ham & pineapple)................................................................$10.45

medium
7.00
7.00
7.45
8.45
8.45
8.45
8.45
8.45
9.45
9.45
8.45
8.45
8.45
8.45

large
9.00
9.00
9.45
11.00
11.00
11.00
11.00
11.00
12.00
12.00
11.00
11.00
11.00
11.45

11.45
8.45
13.45

15.45
11.00
16.45

9.45

12.45

11.45

13.45

medium
12.45

large
15.45

14.45
13.45
15.45
13.45
9.45
14.45

17.45
16.45
16.45
15.45
12.45
16.45

12.45

15.45

White Pizza (grated cheese or mozzarella)

small
Clam..................................................................................$ 9.45
Clam Casino
(bacon, clams, olives, peppers, garlic)....................................$11.45
Bacon & Clams...................................................................$10.45
Broccoli & Shrimp..............................................................$14.45
Broccoli & Clams................................................................$10.45
Spinach..............................................................................$ 8.45
Spinach, Clams, Bacon & Garlic..........................................$12.45
Mushroom, Bacon, Ricotta & Garlic
Smothered with Mozzarella................................................$10.45

Specialty Pizza
small
Garden Pizza - white pizza with fried zucchini,
roasted peppers, mushrooms, garlic..............................................$12.00
Cortina Pizza - white pizza with fresh tomato,
asparagus, roasted peppers, garlic...............................................$12.00
Escarole, Beans, and Garlic Pizza white pizza............................$12.45
Lo Monacos House Pizza - tomato sauce, grated cheese,
mushrooms, onions, peppers, fresh sliced tomatoes,
olive oil, basil..............................................................................$12.00
Cheese Lovers Pizza - white pizza with ricotta,
mozzarella, grated cheese..........................................................$ 8.45
Healthy, Lite and Delicious Pizza - white pizza with
fresh sliced tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, fresh basil............................$ 9.45
Primavera Pizza - white pizza with fresh sliced
tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, mushrooms, garlic.....................$12.45
Seafood Pizza - white pizza with calamari, shrimp,
clams, mozzarella, garlic............................................................$15.45
Puttanesca Pizza - capers, olives, garlic, fresh basil,
grated cheese, olive oil................................................................$10.45
Pizza Rustica - white pizza with fresh sliced
tomatoes, shrimp, bacon, pignoli nuts, garlic,
grated cheese, mozzarella, fresh basil, olive oil..............................$13.45
Pizza Campangnola - white pizza with zucchini,
artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes,
hot cherry peppers, garlic...........................................................$12.45
Sicilian Pizza - square pizza with thick crust (12 slices) ............... ___
Double Dough Pizza Available........................ . ....(additional) $ .50

medium

large

13.00

15.45

13.00
13.45

15.45
15.45

13.00

16.00

10.45

12.45

11.45

12.45

14.45

16.45

17.45

19.45

12.00

13.45

15.45

18.45

14.45
___

16.45
11.00

1.10

1.30

3.00
3.00
1.00
1.60
1.00
.50
2.00

4.00
4.00
1.20
1.90
1.30
.60
2.50

Toppings
Broccoli Rabe..........................................................................$ 2.00
Grilled Chicken........................................................................$ 2.00
Fresh Garlic............................................................................$ .80
Each Extra Item.......................................................................$ 1.00
Each 1/2 Item...........................................................................$ .60
Each 1/4 Item...........................................................................$ .40
Extra Mozzarella......................................................................$ 1.50

Dinner Menu
Antipasti (Appetizers)
Zuppa di Vongole

Involtini di Melenzane

Zuppa di Clams (Red or White)...................................$7.95

Stuffed Eggplant Rollatini...........................................$6.95

Vongole Del Vecchio

Calamari Fritti

Clams Casino.............................................................$7.25

Fried Squid................................................................$8.25

Vongole Ripieni Al Forno

Mozzarella Fritta

Stuffed Clams..........................................................$7.25

Fried Mozzarella.....................................................$6.25

Zuppa di Cozze

Conchiglie alla Posilippo

Zuppa di Mussels (Red or White)................................$6.95

Scallops, sauteed in lemon, butter, and wine.....................$7.50

Funghi Ripieni Al Forno

Vongole Fresche

Stuffed Mushroom......................................................$5.95

Fresh clams on 1/2 shell (1 dozen)................................$10.95

Calamari Marinara

Gamberi Freddi

Squid in Marinara Sauce............................................$7.95

Shrimp Cocktail.........................................................$9.95

Escarola Saltata

Antipasto Caldo

Escarole sauteed with garlic capers and oil......................$7.95

Assorted hot appetizers, house specialty..........................$9.95

Insalata di Scungilli

Pane Con Aglio

Marinated Conch.......................................................$7.95

Garlic Bread..............................................................$2.50

Antipasto Freddo
Assorted Cold Italian delicacies...................................$7.95

Insalate (Salads)
Insalata Mista

Zuppe (Soups)

Large fresh mixed garden salad.....................................$3.95

Brodo di Pollo Con Tortellini

Insalata Romana

Home made stuffed pasta with chicken

Romaine lettuce with cured black olives, tomatoes,

oil and onion.................................................................$5.95

broth.....................................Cup $2.95...........Bowl $3.95

Minestrone

Insalata di Romano con Gamberi

Vegetable Soup......................Cup $2.95...........Bowl $3.95

3 jumbo shrimp, romaine, tomato, onion, garlic with

lemon-olive oil dressing............................................. $9.95

Escarola & Faggioli

Insalata di Pomodori & Cipolla

Escarole and Beans.................Cup $2.95.............Bowl $3.95

Sliced tomatoes and onions.............................................$4.25

Insalata del Cuoco

If you dont see it on our menu, please ask

were happy to make it for you , if possible

Chefs Salad...............................................................$7.95
Pettodi Pollo alla Griglia
Grilled chicken over mixed greens..............................$8.50

Farinacei (Pasta)

Carne (Meats)

Fettucine Alfredo...............................................$11.50
Tortellini alla Panna - homemade stuffed pasta
with a cream sauce.....................................................$11.95
Cannelloni con Spinaci al Forno - baked spinach
manicotti.................................................................$9.95
Cavatelli - meat and tomatoe sauce...................$10.95/$9.95
Spaghetti or Ziti - meatballs or sausage in a tomatoe
or meat sauce...................................................$9.95/$10.95
Baked Stuffed Shells...............................................$9.25
Fettucine Primavera............................................$11.95
Lasagna al Forno - Baked Lasagna......................$10.95
Linguini alla Puttanesca - a delicate sauce with
tomatoes, capers, anchovies and olives........................$10.95
Linguini alla Vongole - red or white clam sauce.....$12.25
Ravioli - meat or cheese...........................................$9.95
Ziti al Forno - Baked Ziti.....................................$9.95
Cannelloni Imbottiti - Stuffed Baked Manicotti.....$9.25

Scaloppine di Vitello alla Fiorentina - lemon, butter

and sherry wine, over spinach...................................$15.95
Scaloppine di Vitello alla Francese - dipped in eggs,
sauteed in butter, lemon and wine...............................$15.95
Scaloppine di Vitello alla Marsala - marsala wine,
mushrooms and prosciutto.........................................$15.95
Scaloppine di Vitello alla Pizzaiola - tomatoes, olives
and garlic...............................................................$15.95
Scaloppine di Vitello alla Piccata - pimentos and olives,
lemon, butter and wine..............................................$15.95
Cotoletta alla Parmigiana - veal parmigiana.........$14.95
Saltimbocca alla Romana - prosciutto, peas topped
with mozzarella, over spinach.......................................$15.95
Scaloppine di Vitello Sorrento - topped with eggplant,
prosciutto and mozzarella.........................................$15.95
Scaloppine di Vitello alla Ducale - artichokes,
mushrooms and potatoes in a light champagne sauce....$15.95
Scaloppine di Vitello LoMonaco - veal topped with

Pesce (Fish)
Gamberi alla Monachina - shrimp with mushrooms
and wine, topped with mozzarella..................................$17.95
Gamberi alla Fra Diavolo or Marinara - shrimp in a
hot or mild marnara sauce........................................$17.95
Gamberi alla Fiorentina - shrimp in egg batter
over spinach...........................................................$17.95
Gamberi alla Cacciatore - shrimp with mushrooms,
tomatoes, peppers and onions, in a marinara sauce...........$17.95
Gamberi al Forno - baked stuffed shrimp...................$17.95
Gamberi alla Parmigiana - shrimp parmigiana....$17.95
Scampi - shrimp sauteed in lemon, butter, garlic
and spices...............................................................$17.95
Zuppa di Vongole - (Zuppa di Clams) red or white
over linguini...........................................................$15.95
Zuppa di Cozze - (Zuppa di Mussels) red or white
over linguini...........................................................$13.95
Baccala Fresco in Bianco - broiled scrod................$14.25
Baccala alla Calabrese - scrod with tomatoes,
capers and olives.........................................................$14.95
Sogliola Fresca in Bianco - broiled scrod............$14.95
Sogliola Almondine - sole almondine.....................$15.25
Sogliola alla Fiorentina- sole in egg batter,
over spinach ...........................................................$15.25
Calamari Marinara - squid in marinara
sauce over linguini......................................................$15.25
Zuppa di Pesce - shrimps, clams, mussles, scallops,
scungilli and calamare in a white or red sauce,
over linguini...........................................................$20.50

stuffed eggplant prosciutto and mozzarella in a pignoli and

almond champagne sauce.........................................$15.95
Bistecca - broiled New York strip...........................$15.95
Bistecca Pizzaiola - New York strip sauteed in tomatoes,
olives and garlic......................................................$15.95
Melenzane alla Parmigiana - e ggplant
parmigiana................................................................$12.25
Melenzane alla Siciliana - eggplant stuffed
with ricotta.............................................................$13.50

Pollo (Chicken)
Pollo alla Scarpariello - fresh chicken sauteed in lemon
and butter...............................................................$14.95
Pollo alla Marsala - mushrooms and marsala
wine sauce...............................................................$14.95
Pollo alla Cacciatore - mushrooms, peppers
and olives................................................................$14.95
PolloArrosto - 1/2 seasoned breast of chicken...........$13.95
Pollo alla Parmigiana - chicken parmigiana.........$14.25
Pollo Rollatini - rolled chicken breast,
filled with prosciutto and mozzarella in a
mushroom champagne sauce........................................$15.25
Pollo alla Giardina - sauteed with vegetables..............$14.95