LAKEWOOD
Visit us in the heart of Lakewood for Italian comfort food and classic Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Fresh baked breads, pastas & sauces.
DINNER
01. primi
to share
GRILLED COUNTRY BREAD 4
featuring fresh On The Rise (best bakery in town) bread with great extra virgin olive oil, reggiano, cracked pepper
NO ORDINARY CAESAR SALAD 9
romaine, radicchio, parmesan crisp, brioche croutons, house-made caesar
ARUGULA & SHAVED FENNEL SALAD 9
gorgonzola, pistachios, pears, lemon vinaigrette
BAR ITALIA CHOPPED SALAD 10
chopped greens, salami, tomato, onion, cucumber, garbanzo beans, feta, croutons, red wine vinaigrette
SHRIMP “AQUA PAZZA” SCAMPI 14
charred tomato in a spicy “crazy water” reggiano, calabrian peppers, grilled country bread
FRITO MISTO 14
calamari, shrimp, lemon, confetti peppers, marinara
HOUSE-MADE “ITALIA” WEDDING SOUP 9.5
“a meal in and of itself” – house-made meatballs, broth, leafy greens, toast points
ZUCCHINI FRITTI 9
fried zucchini straws, lemon aioli, marinara, enough for the table
HOUSE-MADE MEATBALLS (3) 13
served over marscapone-polenta with tomato-marsala sauce
BEEF CARPACCIO 15
thinly sliced sirloin beef, lemon aioli, capers, arugula, crostinis
NANI’S SLICED SAUSAGE BREAD 14
Limited availability – fennel sausage, baked mozzarella, sesame seeds, pomodoro dipping sauce – “when we’re out, we’re out!”
CHEF ROB’S STUFFED PEPPERS 13
house-made fennel sausage, spicy marinara sauce
02. FRESH HOUSE PASTAS
fresh made, in-house
CHEF ANDY’S BUCATINI BOLOGNESE 15
classic fresh bucatini with our house-made special meat sauce
GARGANELLI DIAVOLO WITH SHRIMP 17
garganelli pasta, shrimp, our classic diavolo sauce
FRUTTI DI MARE 24
shrimp, calamari, red clam sauce, bucatini noodles
FOUR CHEESE & MEAT LASAGNA 17
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS 16
whipped ricotta cheese
PESTO BUCATINI WITH CHICKEN 16
parsley, pine nuts, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, basil, mozzarella
ORECCHIETTE WITH SAUSAGE & BROCCOLINI 16
light parmesan sauce, sausage, broccolini, orecchiette
CHEF DAVE’S MUSHROOM BOLOGNESE 16
a duxelle of shiitake and cremini mushrooms, shallots, garlic, red
wine and ripe tomatoes, orecchiette
LEMON PRIMAVERA GARGANELLI 15
lemon parmesan cream, broccoli, carrots, zucchini, tomato
03. BUILD YOUR OWN
fresh pasta
RIGATONI 12 (VG)
semolina, sea salt, olive oil
SPAGHETTI 12 (VG)
all-purpose flour, durum flour
BUCATINI 13 (VG)
all-purpose flour, durum flour
GARGANELLI 12 (VG)
all-purpose flour, durum
ORECCHIETTE 13 (VG)
ear shaped pasta
ZUCCHINI NOODLES 11 VG, GF)
spiralized zucchini
ADD TO ANY PASTA
shrimp 6 | grilled chicken 5 | meatball 4 | sausage 4
GF (Gluten Free), V (Vegetarian), VG (Vegan), CV (Can Be Made Vegan)
house-made sauces
CHEF ROB’S MARINARA (VG) +1
san marzano tomatoes, garlic, white wine, basil
HOUSEMADE BOLOGNESE (GF) +4
marinara and broken meatballs
ORIGINAL BRIO’S DIAVOLO (GF) (CV) +3
our marinara sauce with chili pepper, roasted garlic, cream
SUNDAY SAUCE (GF) +4
our marinara sauce, short rib, veal
MUSHROOM BOLOGNESE (VG) (GF) +3
a duxelle of shiitake and cremini mushrooms,
shallots, garlic, red wine and ripe tomatoes
VODKA MASCARPONE SAUCE (GF) +3
marinara, parmesan cream, mascarpone butter, vodka
LEMON PARMESAN CREAM +3
light parmesan cream sauce (alfredo style)
04. secondi
CRISPY CHICKEN LIMONE 18
parmesan crusted chicken, lemon butter sauce, arugula
BAR ITALIA BURGER* 17
provolone cheese, onion straws, lettuce, tomato, chive aioli,
with trufflffle fries
ATLANTIC SUSTAINABLE SALMON 23
pan seared with cipollini onions, fennel, broccolini,
lemon butter
SNAPPER PICATTA 29
lemon, capers, beurre blanc, with arugula salad
GRILLED BRANZINO 24
with cipollini onions, fennel, broccolini, lemon butter
CHICKEN MARSALA 19
sautéed chicken, dry marsala, mushrooms, broccolini,
creamy polenta
CLASSIC CHICKEN PARMESAN 19
classic chicken parmesan, romano and parmesan crusted chicken, spaghetti pomodoro
STRIP STEAK TOSCANO 32
cast iron 14oz premium USDA Choice strip steak, broccolini,
creamy polenta
BRUNCH
01. bellini brunch
SATURDAY & SUNDAY UNTIL 3PM
LEMON RICOTTA DONUT HOLES 12
served with berry compote, warm chocolate ganache
MASCARPONE FRENCH TOAST 12
served with berry compote, warm chocolate ganache
THE TUSCAN BOWL 13
italian sausage, zucchini, potatoes peperonata,
mushrooms, 2 sunny side up eggs
BAR ITALIA AVOCADO TOAST 13
herbed focaccia, avocado, tri colored tomatoes, lemon oil,
arugula, crispy prosciutto, sunny side up egg
COUNTRY SIDE BREAKFAST 12
scrambled eggs, applewood bacon, potatoes peperonata,
grilled country bread
SHRIMP AND GRITS ITAIANO 17
sauteed shrimp, charred tomato cream sauce
over mascarpone grits topped with crispy prosciutto
BAR ITALIA DAILY FRITTATA 12
chef’s daily selection, arugula salad
BEVERAGES
COCKTAILS
CLASSIC NEGRONI 9
campari, sweet vermouth, splash of prosecco, orange peel 9orange
WHISKEY SOUR PUNCH 10
tuaca, wellers bourbon, orange juice,cranberry juice, orange slice
LEMONCELLO MARGARITA 11
mi campo reposado, limoncello, lime juice, agave, sea salt rim, lime wedge
PORTOFINO PALOMA 11
mi campo reposado, limoncello, grapefruit juice
MODENA MULE 11
buckeye vodka, galiano liquor, lime juice,fever tree ginger beer, lime wedge
CLASSIC APEROL SPRITZ 11
zardetto prosecco, aperol liquor, soda,orange slice, rosemary sprig
TOASTED ALMOND 9
amaretto di sarronno, kahlua,cream
ITALIAN SUNSET 9
amaretto disaronno, orange juice, soda, luxardo cherry juice
THE VERONA 11
buckeye vodka, kahlua, frangelico, espresso,dark chocolate covered espresso beans, served in martini glass
TIRAMISU 11
vodka, baileys irish cream, frangelico,ground cinnamon, served in martini glass
PAUL “A” MARTINI 11
the “classic” martini
belliniS
BERGAMO BELLINI 12
peach vodka, prosecco, peach puree
MELON BELLINI 12
midori, prosecco, orange juice, peach puree
BERRY BELLINI 12
prossecco, chambord, peach puree
HOMEMADE LEMONCELLO 12.9
per due
DRAFT BIRRA
fresh made, in-house
PERONI 6
SIBLING REVELRY BAR ITALIA 6
Lager
SIBLING REVELRY BAR ITALIA 6
Ipa
GREAT LAKE 8
Seasonal
GREAT LAKE 7
Dortmunder Gold
MARKET GARDEN 6
Prosperity Wheat
FAT HEAD’S 7
Sunshine Daydream
STELLA ARTOIS 6
Belgian Pilsner
BLUE MOON 6
LABATT BLUE 5
BOTTLED BIrra
GUINNESS 6
16 oz pub can
BUD LIGHT 4
BUDWEISER 4
MILLER LIGHT 4
MICHELOB ULTRA 4
WHITE CLAW 4
Black Cherry
SPARKLING
ZAARDETTO PROSECCO 8
Italy – glass only
MIA CANTINA BRUT 9|34
Italy
ARGYLE BRUT 13|50
Oregon
VEUVE CLICQUOT 85
France
AFTER DRINKS
COFFEE 3
ESPRESSO 3
CAPPUCCINO 4
CAFE LATE 4
AMERICAN WHITES
CHARDONNAY
101 SEA SUN 10|38
California – creamy with bright acidity
102 ANNNABELLA 13|50
California – apple, lemon peel
103 MER SOLIEL 14|58
California – creamy with bright acidity
104 SELBY 70
California – full bodied and elegant
105 CAKEBREAD 105
California – medium bodied, toasty
SAUVIGNON BLANC
106 INDIE WINE PROJECT 8|30
California
118 ST. SUPERY 12|45
California – Afresh hints of lime
rose
107 CHATEAU ST. MICHELLE 8|34
Washington – raspberry, strawberry
WHITE BLEND
108 CAYMUS CONUNDRUM 12|46
California | juicy fruit flavors
ITALIAN WHITES
PINOT GRIGIO
109 ALVERDI 9|34
dry, lively white fruit flavors
110 DUETORRI 12|45
fresh, fruity, crisp clean taste
111 MASO POLI 13|50
fruity, elegant, well structured
CHARDONNAY
112 DI LENARDOI 12|46
citrus fruit, creamy finish
OTHER WHITES
113 CANTINA VALLE TRITANA VERDICCHIO 8|30
crisp, lemon, grapefruit
114 RIVETTI MASSIMO ARNEIS 12|46
fresh white, organically farmed grapes
115 PICOLLO ERNESTO GAVI 10|38
lemon, grapefruit, green apple
116 CARPINETO DOGOJOLO ROSE 12|45
apple, currants, sour cherry
117 OPICI VINO BLANCO 10|38
dry, crispy, citrus finish
AMERICAN REDS
CABERNET
201 GIAPOZA 11|42
California – red plum, roasted coffee, milk chocolate
202 TREANA 13|50
full-bodied, fruit and spice
203 CAKEBREAD 120
California – full bodied, black fruit
204 MICHAEL POZZAN 58
California – bittersweet chocolate, espresso
205 QUILT 75
full-bodied
PINOT NOIR
206 ARIUS 12|42
California – black cherry and currant
207 ELOUAN 13|50
Oregon – plum and cherry flavors
208 BELLE GLOS 70
California – rich with red fruit flavors
OTHER REDS
209 CAYMUS CONUNDRUM RED BLEND 12|46
California – full-bodied
210 SEGHESIO ZINFINDEL 13|50
California – fruit flavors, touch of spice
211 PRISONER RED BLEND 85
California – cherry, dark chocolate, clove
ITALIAN REDS
SOUTHERN ITALY
212 TENUTA GIGLIO MONTEPULCIANO DI’ ABRUZZO 8|34
licorice, black cherry
213 VINOSIA AGLIANICO NEROMORA 13|50
dark fruits, smooth and velvety
NORTHERN ITALY
214 FATTORIA PETRIOLO RENE CHIANTI 10|38
full-bodied, hints of red fruits
215 DOMUS PETRIOLO RENE CHIANTI 13|50
cherry and plum
216 SAN FELICE II GRIGIO CHIANTI CLASSICO RESERVA 65
cherry, blackberry, spice
217 DOMUS VITAE BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 75
dark cherries, licorice, tabacco
OTHER REGIONS
218 GIOVANI ROSSO BAROLO 85
cherry, raspberry
219 CESARI AMARONE DI VALPOLICELLO CLASSICO DOCG 90
cherry, vanilla, spice
220 TEDESCHI AMARONE MARNE 95
dry, full-bodied, cherry, plum
221 CAMPOGIOVANNI BRUNELLO DI MONTALICINO 100
blackberry and rosemary
DOLCI
BAR ITALIA CARMELIZED CHEESECAKE 8
creme anglaise, strawberry
VESUVIUS CHOCOLATE CAKE 8
molten chocolate center, vanilla gelato
CHEF ROB’S CCG KEY LIME PIE 8
we know it’s not italian – but we think it’s the best you’ll ever have
CLASSIC TIRAMISU 7
espresso soaked lady fifingers, coffffee reduction
SPUMONI 8
chocolate, black cherry, pistachio ice cream, starlino cherry sauce
HOMEMADE LEMONCELLO 12.9
per due
HAPPY HOUR
Monday thru Friday 4pm – 7pm | Friday + Saturday 10pm – Close | Available at the Bar only
COCKTAILS
CLASSIC NEGRONI 7
campari, sweet vermouth, splash of prosecco, orange peel
ITALIAN WHISKEY PUNCH 7
tuaca, wellers bourbon, orange juice,cranberry juice, orange slice
CLASSIC MARGARITA 7
mi campo reposado, limoncello, lime juice, agave, sea salt rim, lime wedge
COASTAL PALOMA 7
mi campo reposado, grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave,
pink peppercorn sea salt rim, lime wedge
CLASSIC MULE 7
buckeye vodka, lime juice, fever tree ginger beer, lime wedge
CLASSIC APEROL SPRITZ 7
zardetto prosecco, aperol liquor, soda,orange slice, rosemary sprig
ITALIAN SUNSET 7
amaretto disaronno, orange juice, soda, luxardo cherry juice
WHITE WINE | $3 off
INDIE WINE PROJECT SAUVIGNON BLANC
California
ALVERDI PINOT GRIGIO
dry, lively white fruit flavor
SEA SUN CHARDONNAY
California – creamy with bright acidity
RED WINE | $3 OFF
GIAPOZA
California – red plum, roasted coffee, milk chocolate
ARIUS PINOT NOIR
California – full-bodied, fruit and spice
TENUTA GIGLIO MONTEPULCIANO DI’ ABRUZZO
licorice, black cherry
$2 OFF BOTTLED BIRRA & DRAFT BIRRA
$6 PRIMIS
ZUCCHINI FRITTI 6
fried zucchini straws, lemon aioli, marinara “enough for the table”
CHEF ROB’S STUFFED PEPPERS 6
house-made fennel sausage, spicy sauce
MEATBALL SLIDERS (2) 6
our in-house meatballs, marinara, fresh sesame seed buns
CHICKEN LIMIONE SLIDERS (2) 6
parmesan crusted chicken, arugula, lemon butter
CHICKEN PARMESAN SLIDERS (2) 6
romano crusted chicken, marinara, parmesan
CARPACCIO 6
thinly sliced sirloin beef, lemon aioli, capers,arugula, crostinis
$9 PRIMIS
TRUFFLE FRIES 9
truffle oil, salt, pepper, parmesan
PRIMI RIGATONI BOLOGNESE 9
classic fresh rigatoni with our house-made special meat sauce
PRIMI GARGANELLI DIAVOLO WITH SHRIMP 9
garganelli pasta, shrimp, our classic diavolo sauce
PRIMI PESTO RIGATONI WITH CHICKEN 9
parsley, pine nuts, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, basil, mozzarella
PRIMI MUSHROOM BOLOGNESE 9
a duxelle of shiitake and cremini mushrooms, shallots, garlic, red wine and ripe tomatoes, orecchiette
FREE DELIVERY!
Lakewood Delivery Area – West Park, Lakewood, Rocky River, Bay Village.
Bar Italia delivers daily from 4-9pm. Need it earlier? Let us know in advance – we can accommodate. $35.00 minimum required for free delivery
RESERVATIONS
Join us for lunch, dinner or brunch. Make a reservation to ensure your seating is available. Please note that all health protocols and regulations are strictly followed for the safety of our guests.
