Tempe Menu
1806 E. Southern Ave. Tempe, AZ 85282
480-897-2060

Appetizers * Salads* Sandwiches* Pizza* Specialty Pizza* Pastas* Desserts* Drinks






GARLIC BREAD
Our fresh-baked ciabatta bread, toasted and seasoned to perfection.
Add fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and romano.

ROASTED EGGPLANT BRUSCHETTA
Toasted baguettes topped with a tasty mix of eggplant, tomatoes, fresh garlic and basil. Topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

"JUMBO" HOT WINGS
A gigantic dozen, oven-baked & zesty wings.
It’s a meal in itself.

NEW! ITALIAN BAKED FRIES

TRADITIONAL ITALIAN BREAD
Light and healthy. Fresh-baked ciabatta bread lightly brushed with olive oil, italian seasoning and toasted.
Served with basil-garlic olive oil for dipping.

FRESH MOZZARELLA PLATTER
Our fresh, house-made mozzarella served with sliced tomatoes, fresh basil, olives, and pepperoncini. Served with our Traditional Italian Bread and basil-garlic olive oil for dipping.

PIZZA CRUST
Our world-famous crust brushed with garlic butter, olive oil and spices, served with a side of pizza sauce.
Add mozzarella cheese.

"APPERTIVO"
Wonderful, fresh Italian bread is served for dipping into a light blend of sundried tomatoes, feta cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic, red pepper flakes, rosemary and olive oil.

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OLD WORLD CLASSIC
Feta cheese, black olives, red onions, sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, garbanzo beans, mushrooms, cucumbers and pepperoncini on a bed of romaine lettuce.

SPRING SALAD
Tender baby greens tossed with fresh mushrooms, imported gorgonzola cheese & lightly roasted walnuts in our homemade creamy balsamic vinaigrette.

ANTIPASTO SALAD
Traditionally Italian-- a base of crisp lettuce with rolled imported cotto, genoa salami, cappacolla, provolone, swiss, tomatoes, olives and pepperoncini. Served with our ciabatta garlic bread.
Anchovies on request.

GARDEN SALAD
Crisp mix of lettuce, mozzarella and cheddar cheese, black olives, carrots, mushrooms, tomatoes and your choice of turkey or ham.

SPINACH SALAD
Fresh spinach topped with hickory-smoked bacon, hard boiled eggs, scallions, radishes, mushrooms and tomatoes. Served with our ciabatta garlic bread.

TORTELLINI TOSS
Marinated cheese tortellini on a bed of romaine lettuce with tomatoes, mushrooms, pepperoncini, black olives, red onions and artichoke hearts.

GREEN LEAF CAESAR SALAD
Green leaf & romaine lettuce tossed with our delicious caesar dressing and topped with red onions, house-made croutons and fresh grated parmesan cheese.

DINNER SALADS
REGULAR - a crisp mix of lettuce with black olives, carrots, tomatoes, and croutons.
CAESAR - romaine lettuce with parmesan cheese, red onion, croutons and a side of caesar dressing.

ADD MARINATED BROILED SPICY CHICKEN OR CHICKEN BREAST
to any salad

TAKE HOME A BOTTLE OF MAMA CLEONE'S DRESSING AND MARINADE

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Our sandwiches are served on European Bakery’s Ciabatta bread.
Whole Wheat available upon request.

ITALIAN BEEF
Choice lean beef, thinly sliced and simmered in savory au jus, topped with sauteed bell peppers, mozzarella, and a side of au jus for dipping.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Our grandfather’s recipe from Italy. Broiled to perfection and topped with sauteed bell peppers, mozzarella and your choice of red sauce or au jus.

CHICKEN PARMAGIANA
Chicken breast lightly breaded, seasoned and baked with mozzarella and our red sauce.

NEW! CHICKEN CLUB
Chicken with cheddar, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon and ranch dressing.

ITSA HOT PASTRAMI
Lean pastrami simmered in a savory au jus, topped with sauteed bell peppers, mushrooms and mozzarella.

MEATBALL
Mama’s classic recipe. Homemade meatballs served with our red sauce and mozzarella cheese.

COMBO ITALIAN BEEF and SAUSAGE
An old Chicago favorite. Topped with mozzarella, sauteed bell peppers and your choice of our red sauce or au jus.

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

ANTIPASTO SUB
Imported cotto, genoa salami, cappacolla, provolone, swiss, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and our house dressing.

VEGGIE SUB
Avocado, red onion, swiss cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, spinach, mushrooms and your choice of our house dressing or mayo.

TURKEY AVOCADO
Lean turkey breast with slices of avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, provolone and your choice of house dressing or mayo.

Any choice of half-sandwich with dinner salad or soup of the day.
Substitute Italian Fries for chips with sandwiches

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Served with our ciabatta garlic bread.

RED BELL PEPPER
Fire roasted red bell peppers with sauteed shittake mushrooms, spinach and garlic.
Served atop your choice of pasta… “E” ’s favorite!

PENNE WITH PESTO
Light and creamy pesto sauce over penne pasta, garnished with toasted pine nuts and freshly grated parmesan cheese.

LINGUINE WITH CLAM SAUCE
Linguini pasta tossed with olive oil, white wine,baby clams, garlic and fresh basil.

PASTA WITH MEAT SAUCE
A dark, rich, lightly aromatic meat sauce – our family recipe. Served atop your choice of pasta.

PASTA WITH MARINARA SAUCE
A perfectly simple combination of crushed tomatoes, onions and savory spices.
Served atop your choice of pasta.

- Add a meatball, sausage link or chicken breast to any of the above.

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AWARD WINNING PIZZA
Pizza is our specialty, and we offer two distinctly different styles of handmade crust— original deep dish and thin crust. Our signature crusts are made fresh each morning through a long and arduous process. We take our slogan “In Crust We Trust” seriously.
Tear into it!!

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

Deep dish crust available in Original or Whole Wheat.
Thin crust available in 10” and 12” size.

THE "SKINNY"
The meat pie of all meat pies - comes with homeade sausage, pepperoni, salami, meatballs, and bacon - always filling.

BUFFALO WING PIZZA
The perfect blend of flavor and spice, tender chicken marinated in our own buffalo wing sauce. Topped with mozzarella cheese -- served with a side of ranch upon request.

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

MT VEGGIE
Bell peppers, onions, spinach, mushrooms and tomatoes - always fresh!

SPINACH PIE
Fresh spinach, mushrooms, garlic, tomatoes, mozzarella, and feta cheese.

DELUXE COMBO
Our family’s homemade sausage, pepperoni, onion, black olives, bell peppers and fresh mushrooms.

FOUR CHEESE
Brushed with olive oil and topped with a blend of mozzarella, romano, fontinella, and feta cheeses (no pizza sauce).

ALASKAN KING
Our original seafood pizza delicately prepared with it’s own white sauce, topped with mushrooms, green peppers, and fresh tomatoes (no pizza sauce).

PESTO BIANCO
Crushed garlic, sundried tomatoes, and pesto sauce (no pizza sauce).

MARGARITA
Garlic, vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, mozzarella, romano and fontinella cheeses (no pizza sauce).

CHICKEN and BROCCOLI
Marinated chicken, broccoli, and garlic with mozzarella and fontinella cheese (no pizza sauce).

ENCHILADA
Our southwestern pizza sauce topped with tender chicken, black olives, onions and green chiles. Served with sour cream and guacamole on request.

SANTA FE
Our southwestern pizza sauce topped with seasoned chicken, freshly diced tomatoes, cilantro, red onions, and black beans. Served with sour cream and guacamole on request.

BBQ CHICKEN
Flavorful blend of marinated broiled chicken, cilantro, red onions, corn, and our chef’s special BBQ sauce.

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CRUSTS
Original Deep Dish, Whole Wheat Deep Dish, Original Thin Crust (10” & 12” pie only)

MEATS
homemade sausage (our Grandfather’s recipe from Italy),pepperoni, ham, smoked bacon, ground beef, salami

FRESH VEGETABLES
mushrooms, green bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, red onions, zucchini, spinach, garlic, broccoli, roasted eggplant

OTHER FUN TOPPINGS
pineapple, artichoke hearts, green chiles, jalapenos, black olives, green olives, feta cheese, black beans, pepperoncinis, sundried tomatoes, giardiniera peppers, fresh basil, gorgonzola, cilantro...
and anchovies

SPECIALITY TOPPINGS
crab, marinated chicken, smoked bacon, salami

- Half-Baked Pizzas Available for Takeout

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Nothing goes better with pizza than a fine beverage. A top-notch beer & wine selection is a Nello’s tradition. We offer 12 carefully selected beers on tap as well as dozens of other domestics, imports, and microbrewed bottles.
If vino is more your taste, you will be equally impressed by our wine selection. We take pride in finding wines that are outstanding in character and excellent in value.

FRUIT JUICES
Cranberry, Apple, Grape, Guava, Lemonade

JUICE COOLERS (non-alcoholic)
Your favorite fruit juice blended with lemon-lime soda.
(sorry, no free refills)

SOFT DRINKS
Coke, Diet Coke, Cherry Coke, Mr. Pibb, Root Beer, Sprite

FRESHLY BREWED ICE TEA
Regular or Flavored

ITALIAN SODAS
Vanilla, Kiwi, Strawberry, Irish Creme, Cherry, Raspberry and Watermelon
(sorry, no free refills)

MILK
HOT TEA
HOT COFFEE



HOMEMADE TIRAMISU
Light and creamy, layered with ladyfingers soaked in espresso and kahlua.

WORLD'S GREATEST CANNOLIS
Two cannolis filled with a sweet ricotta cheese and topped with a chocolate carmel sauce.

COOKIE MONSTER PIE
A mini pizza topped with chocolate chip cookie dough-- cooked to perfection and served with ice cream, whipped cream, and drizzled with chocolate.

HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE

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