Ristorante Il Melograno at 501 W 51st St New York, NY 10019
Ristorante Il Melograno Menu in New York
Appetizers
Bruschetta Tradizionale (4 pieces)
$8
Toasted bread, fresh tomato, basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
Olive di Cerignola
$7
House-marinated imported jumbo olives, herbs, and extra virgin olive oil.
Polpo alla Griglia
$17
Grilled Portuguese octopus, fresh orange segments, greens, and salmoriglio dressing.
Burrata
$15
Cream-filled fresh mozzarella, seasoned cherry tomatoes, arugula, oregano, and extra virgin olive oil. Vegetarian.
Tortino di Carciofi
$15
Artichoke cake with raisins and almonds, served with saffron aioli sauce. Vegetarian.
Carpaccio di Manzo
$15
Angus beef carpaccio with arugula, asparagus and shaved Parmigiano cheese
Tonno Scottato al Sesamo
$16
Pan seared sushi grade tuna coated in black and white sesame seeds.
Parmigiana di melanzane
$17
Traditional Sicilian Eggplant Parmigiana with tomato, basil, Parmigiano and mozzarella cheese, served with homemade toasted bread.
Tartare di Tonno
$17
Sushi Grade Tuna Tartar with Capers, Lemon, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Orange, Cucumber, Arugula and Fresh Herbs Sauce
Insalate
Mediterranean Salad
$9
Mesclun greens with carrots, celery and mozzarella. Vegetarian.
Insalata Tiepida di Barbabietole
$11
Oven roasted beets, endive salad, goat cheese and white balsamic dressing. Vegetarian.
Rucola e Mango
$12
Arugula, hearts of palm, mango and cottage cheese. Vegetarian.
Baby Spinach Salad
$11
Baby spinach, sliced almonds, avocado, dry cranberry, grape tomato and lemon dressing. Vegetarian.
Insalata di Cesare
$11
Classic Caesar: romaine hearts, seasoned croutons, shaved parmigiano and homemade Caesar dressing.
Insalata Mediterranea
$9
Organic mix greens with carrots, celery, tomatoes, and olives. Vegetarian.
RUCOLA e GRANA PADANO
$11
Fresh arugula, tomatoes, shaved Grana padano, and balsamic vinaigrette. Vegetarian.
Insalata di Cesare
$12
Romaine hearts, croutons, shaved Parmigiano, and house-made Caesar dressing.
Insalata di Barbabietole
$12
Oven-roasted red beets, arugula, goat cheese, white balsamic dressing, and fresh mint. Vegetarian.
Insalata Siciliana
$13
Fennel and Orange salad with arugula, olives, oregano and red pepper flakes
Paste
Spaghetti al Pomodoro
$14
Organic spaghetti, Italian hill grape tomatoes, and fresh basil. Vegetarian.
Tagliolini al Nero con Vongole
$16
Homemade squid ink tagliolini, fresh clams and dill.
Pappardelle al Ragu di Salsiccia
$16
Homemade pappardelle with sweet and hot sausage ragout.
Ravioli di Ricotta al Burro e Salvia
$16
Homemade cow milk ricotta ravioli in butter and sage. Vegetarian.
Ravioli di Vitello Funghi e Rosmarino
$16
Homemade veal ravioli with mushrooms and rosemary sauce.
Sedanini con Purea di Melanzane
$16
Homemade sedanini, roasted eggplant puree and shaved salted ricotta. Vegetarian.
Trofie al Pesto Genovese e Gamberi
$16
Homemade trofie in basil pesto with shrimp, haricots verts and potatoes.
Pappardelle alla Salsiccia
$17
Fresh pappardelle with sweet and hot sausage ragout and fennel seeds.
Ravioli di Ricotta con Filetti di Pomodoro fresco, Basilico e Carciofi Fritti
$16
Fresh homemade ricotta ravioli with fresh tomato filets, basil, shallots, and fried artichokes. Vegetarian.
Ravioli di Vitello al Burro, Salvia e Parmigiano
$17
Fresh homemade veal ravioli in butter, fresh sage, and Parmigiano.
Orecchiette Pugliesi alle Cozze, Pomodorini e Rucola
$18
Apulian specialty pasta with fresh mussels, Italian Hill grape tomatoes sauce and fresh arugula.
Trenette al Pesto Genovese
$16
Genovese traditional Trenette pasta, in-house made basil pesto with extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmigiano. Vegetarian.
Paccheri al Bronzo
$16
Italian Penne al bronzo with extra virgin olive oil, shallots, fresh tomatoes, and asparagus topped with shaved ricotta cheese. Vegetarian.
Lenguinni
$19
With clams, cherry tomatoes, and paisley white wine sauce
Lasagna
$17
Traditional homemade lasagna with beef ragout, basil, besciamella, mozzarella and parmigiano.
Secondi Piatti
Filetto di Salmone al Burro e Limone
$26
Crispy skin salmon filet with butter-lemon sauce, served with cauliflower puree and sautéed asparagus.
Filetto di Pollo alla Milanese
$23
Breaded chicken breast, served with arugula salad and cherry tomatoes.
Angus Rib-Eye al Rosmarino
$23
Grilled Angus rib-eye with aromatic butter. Served with roasted potatoes and pearl onions.
Battuta di Pollo
$21
Grilled pounded chicken breast with seasoned sauteed vegetables and salmoriglio dressing.
Gamberi al Pepe Verde
$23
Pan seared shrimps with green pepper corn and cognac reduction sauce. Served with potato cake.
Controfiletto di Angus alla Griglia
$29
12 oz. grilled Angus rib-eye with aromatic butter, and grilled Portobello mushroom, served with baby roasted potatoes.
Braciola di Maiale alle Albicocche
$27
Pan-seared pork chop with apricot preserves, roasted shallots, and mashed potatoes.
Battuta di Pollo
$21
Grilled pounded chicken breast with salmoriglio dressing, served with sautéed broccoli and carrots.
Pan Seared Beal Chop
$26
With marsala and mushroom sauce, served with sauteed vegetables
Pan Seared Sword Fish
$25
Served sauteed spinach and roasted potatoes, in a caper lemon sauce
Pesce Spada in Umido
$29
Pan Seared Sworfish in tomato sauce with basil, capers, olives, shallots, served with roasted potatoes
Contorni
Mix Green Salad
$6
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
$6
with garlic and fresh rosemary
Sautéed Broccoli
$8
with garlic, scallion and fresh thyme
Seasonal Steamed Vegetables
$6
Penne Marinara Side
$8
Mashed Potatoes
$8
Bambini
Kids Penne with Butter
$8
Kids Penne with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
$8
Kids Penne with Marinara
$8
Kids Grilled Chicken and Potatoes
$10
Desserts
Cestino con Frutti di stagione
$10
Homemade cookie shell filled with vanilla gelato and mix fresh fruit and berries.
Chocolate Souffle
$9
Double chocolate tortino filled with Nutella heart, with vanilla gelato.
Cannoli Siciliani
$9
Cow milk ricotta and chocolate chips cannoli (3 pieces) with candied orange
Italian Tiramisu
$9
Dark espresso soaked lady fingers with mascarpone cheese and cocoa powder.
Vaniglia Panna Cotta
$8
Vanilla sent Italian custard with red wine reduction.
Ricotta Cheesecake
$8
Cow milk ricotta cheese cake with raspberry sauce.
Caffetteria
Americano Coffee
$2.5
Espresso
$2.5
Cappuccino
$4
Hot Tea
$3
Iced Tea
$4
Iced Coffee
$4
Beverages
Soda
$2.5
COKE, DIET, SPRITE OR GINGER ALE
San Pellegrino Soda
$3
ARANCIATA, LIMONATA, BLOOD ORANGE, GRAPEFRUIT
Pomegranate Juice
$3
San Pellegrino
$3
Sparkling Water
Acqua Panna (Still water)
$3
Wine and Beer (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Peroni - Italian Beer
$5
Bottle 11.2 FL Oz. Must be 21 to Purchase.
Moretti - Italian Beer
$5
Bottle 11.2 FL oz. Must be 21 to Purchase.
Moretti Rossa Double Malt - Italian Beer
$6
Bottle 11.2 FL Oz. Must be 21 to Purchase.
Brooklyn Lager
$6
Bottle 11.2 FL oz. Must be 21 to Purchase.
Chardonnay 'Sant'Anna' - Veneto It
$29
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Pinot Grigio 'Tenuta Sant'Anna' - Veneto It
$29
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Grillo 'Feudo Maccari' - Sicily It
$39
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Vermentino 'Cantina Mesa' - Sardegna It
$39
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Gavi 'Bricco Dei Guazzi' - Piemonte It
$32
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Merlot Terre Siciliane I.G.T. 'Cusumano' - Sicily It
$29
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Montepulciano D'Abruzzo D.O.C. 'Riparosso' - Abruzzo It
$29
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Super Tuscan I.G.T. 'IL Morino' Vignamaggio - Tuscany It
$29
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Chianti Rufina 'Fattoria Di Grignano' - Tuscany It
$30
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Rosso Di Montalcino 'Ricci' - Tuscany It
$34
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Nero D'Avola 'Ceuso' - Sicily It
$32
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Negramaro 'Terragnolo' Apollonio - Salento It
$33
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Pinot Nero Poggiobello D.O.C. - Friuli It
$33
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Valpolicella Ripasso D.O.C. 'Costa Arente' - Veneto It
$36
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Nebbiolo D'Alba D.O.C. 'Poderi Colla' - Piemonte It
$34
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Barbaresco D.O.C. 'La Fenice' Cavallero - Piemonte It
$56
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Barolo Bussia D.O.C.G. 'La Fenice' - Piemonte It
$64
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Brunello DI Montalcino D.O.C.G. 2011 'Moz Art' - Tuscany It
$76
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Amarone 'Villa Girardi' 2009 - Veneto It
$80
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Brunello DI Montalcino Riserva 2006 'Ricci' - Tuscany It
$99
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Rose 'Mea Rosa' Lunae 100% Vermentino - Liguria It
$29
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Rose Rivera 'Pungirosa' 100% Bombino Nero - Puglia It
$32
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Prosecco 'Tenuta Sant'Anna' - Veneto It
$29
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Moscato D'Asti 'IL Falchetto' - Piemonte It
$29
Must be 21 to Purchase.