In December of 1984, Evan Kleiman opened Angeli Caffe, a hip Italian restaurant on Melrose Avenue designed to serve
simple rustic food in a modern environment.
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Spicy Garlicky Carrots 4.
Zucchini al Agrodolce (sweet and sour w/mint) 4.
Long Cooked Green Beans w/Tomato 4.
Antipasti plate – Includes all of the above plus Mozzarella and Olives 13.50
Burrata with Beets 13.50
Special Pizza – Corn, Baby Tomatoes, Fontina 14.50
Creamy Pesto Lasagne 13.50
Linguine with Shrimp, Zucchini, Herbs, Lemon Zest 13.50
Spaghetti with Heirloom Tomato Sauce, Eggplant, Ricotta Salata 13.
Risotto w/Fresh Corn and Fresh Tomato Sauce 14.50
Ricotta Gnocchetti of the Day 14
Zuppa del Giorno 7
soup of the day
Caprini con Pumate
thin slices of fresh goat cheese topped with sun-dried tomatoes, capers, garlic and fresh oregano 10
Scamorza alla Griglia
broiled smoked mozzarella topped with roasted baby tomatoes and oregano 8
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
grilled garlic bread topped with chopped baby tomatoes and arugula 7
Suppli 3.50
rice croquettes stuffed with mozzarella
Croquette di Patate 3.50
potato croquettes with salame and smoked mozzarella
Polpette di Melanzane 5
croquettes made of roasted eggplant puree, herbs, garlic, breadcrumbs, parmesan
Calamari Fritti 10.50
Grande Frittura Mista 16
mixed plate of all the above
Frittura di Verdura 14
mixed plate of everything except calamari
Insalata Mista 8
mixed salad of butter and romaine lettuces, cucumbers, carrots with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Insalata Forte 9.50
locally grown organic baby greens, fennel, Belgian endive dressed with a garlicky parmesan vinaigrette
Insalata di Caesare Small or Large 8.50
-add grilled chicken 3.50
Winter Caprese 10.50
herb roasted baby tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, olives, with extra virgin olive oil
Verdura al Modo Nostro 6
seasonal greens braised w/a touch of oil and garlic could be baby spinach, escarole, rapini…ask!
Insalata Californiana 12
you can add chicken 3.50 or shrimp 4.50
mixed lettuce, cucumbers, sweet peppers,chick-peas red onion, avocado with garlic-parmesan dressing
Tonno Verde in Insalata 16.50
grilled fresh Ahi tuna bathed in a parsley vinaigrette served on baby greens, with green beans, boiled potatoes and black olives
Insalata Tritata 14
chopped salad of lettuce, cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, chicken and Italian bacon in a gorgonzola vinaigrette
Insalata di Pollo 13.50
poached chicken breast marinated in balsamic vinegar with raisins and pine nuts, served on a bed of arugola
Panino Angeli 9.25
fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil. Add grilled eggplant .50
Panino Portabella 9.75
roasted portabella mushroom, provolone, grilled red peppers
Panino di Tonno 10.25
tuna, artichoke hearts, olive oil, lemon juice
Panino Rustico 11.25
balsamic marinated chicken salad w/pine nuts, arugola, mustard
Panino Grosso 10.25
assorted italian meats and cheeses topped with marinated red onions and roasted peppers
Panino Semplice 9.25
choice of 2 meats or 1 meat and 1 cheese prosciutto, mortadella, salame toscano, capicolla, provolone
Panino Tagliata 12.25
grilled thinly pounded beef tenderloin, roasted tomatoes, arugola dressed with a low-fat sour cream dressing
Pollo Arrosto 17.50
Our famous succulent half chicken, marinated w/garlic, fresh rosemary and lemon, then roasted
Petto di Pollo alla Griglia 17.50
breast of chicken, pounded thin and marinated with herbs and extra virgin olive oil topped with chopped tomato and arugola
Tagliata 24
fillet of beef scallops, quickly seared, topped w/fresh rosemary and sage, and served on balsamic dressed arugola
Cacciuco Livornese 19.50
fish soup from Liguria w/clams, shrimp, mussels, and fish
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio 9.75
garlic, a bit of hot pepper, olive oil
Spaghetti Burro e Parmigiana 10.25
butter and parmesan + $1 for fettuccine
Spaghetti alla Marinara 10.25
Penne all’Arrabiata 10.25
spicy tomato sauce
Spaghetti alla Checca 14.25
uncooked sauce of fresh tomato, herbs, garlic, mozzarella, olive oil
Penne Bolognese 13.25
rich meat sauce with dried porcini mushrooms and wine
+ $1 for fettuccine
Linguine alle Vongole 16.75
fresh clams, tons of garlic, a touch of chile pepper,white wine, herbs….. served in bianco unless red is requested
Linguine ai Frutti di Mare 18.75
tomato-parsley sauce with assorted fresh seafood
Lasagna Angeli 13.25
a meatless lasagna of fresh pasta, seasonal veggies, tomato-basil sauce, ricotta, bechamel and parmesan
Lasagna Bolognese 13.25
a simple rich pasta of bolognese sauce, bechamel and parmesan
Ravioli al Magro 12.75
spinach and cheese ravioli topped w/melted butter , herbs and parmesan or tomato-basil sauce
Pizza Angeli
smoked mozzarella, tomato-basil sauce, garlic, fresh basil 10.75
Pizza Margherita
tomato-basil sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil, parmesan 10.75
Pizza alla Checca
fresh chopped tomatoes, garlic, mozzarella, basil 12.75
Pizza al Pesto
pesto, garlic, onion, pine nuts, parmesan 11.75
Pizza Puttanesca 10.75
tomato-basil sauce, black olives, garlic, capers, oregano, hot red pepper, (anchovy)
Pizza ai Funghi 13.75
mushrooms, tomato-basil sauce, prosciutto, mozzarella
Pizza con Salsicce
caramelized onion, Italian sausage, fontina, sage 13.75
Pizza alla Parmigiana 14.75
tomato-basil sauce, eggplant, artichoke hearts, smoked mozzarella, parmesan
Pizza Vegetariana 14.75
zucchini, eggplant, spinach, mushrooms, fresh tomato, onions, tomato-basil sauce, mozzarella
Pizza ai Tre Formaggi 13.75
ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, (prosciutto)
Pizza al Caprino 14.75
goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, carmelized garlic
Pizza Quattro Stagioni 13.75
prosciutto, salame/margherita/
mushroom and artichoke/oil, garlic, oregano
Pizza Meradona 14.75
a big fat double pizza filled with tomato sauce and cheese
with or without cured meat and topped with tomato sauce and cheese
Can be made with spinach instead of the cured meat…YUM!
Calzone al Forno 13.75
baked calzone stuffed with mozzarella,
ricotta, spinach, mushrooms, black olives, parmesan
Calzone alla Parmigiana 13.75
baked calzone with tomato-basil sauce, smoked mozzarella,
eggplant, artichoke, parmesan, basil
Calzone Fritta 13.75
deep-fried calzone with mozzarella, ricotta, salame, tomato-basil sauce
Pizza Aglio e Olio 6.25
garlic, olive oil
Pane degli Angeli 1.00
fresh baked pizza bread
Carmelized Garlic
Goat Cheese
Fresh Mozzarella
Prosciutto
Cup of Arrabiata Sauce
Cup of Marinara Sauce
Fruit Tart
Chocolate Chunk Bread Pudding 7
Torta di cioccolato 8
rich, dense, flourless chocolate cake
Tirami Su 7.50
traditional Italian dessert of lady-fingers, espresso and mascarpone cream
Kathy’s Giant Biscotti 3.50
Angeli Made Cookies 2.00
chocolate chip, peanut butter, molasses, oatmeal-raisin, snickerdoodle
Brownie 3.50
Ice Cream 5
with a shot of hot espresso….add 1.50
Iced Tea 2.50
Fresh Lemonade 3.50
Angel Tea 3.50
Half lemonade – half iced tea
Mineral Water 5 bottle
Italian Sodas 2
Coke/Diet Coke
Fin Du Monde – Quebec 7.50
A Belgian Style Triple. Golden blonde color. Cloudy, yeasty, spicy. Slightly tart Citrus, lightly spicy and “bready” 9%
Maudite – Quebec 7.50
A Belgian Style Strong Amber: Very complex. Mahogany in color. Rich, spicy,lots of coriander. Lightly hoppy. Both fruity and dry 8%
Anderson Valley IPA (India Pale Ale) 6
From California, a true west coast style IPA. Considered a benchmark of it’s style. Very floral hoppy and bitter hoppy. Aromas consist of dried straw, chamomile. Tastes of citrus rind and pine. 7%
Anchor Steam – California 6
A hybrid. A lager brewed with ale yeasts. Well balanced only lightly hoppy.I would call this a malty beer. Very easy way to introduce light beer drinkers to more flavor.
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale – California 6
The beer that defines California Pales. Sierra still uses whole flower hops instead of pellets. Copper color, medium body, lots of floral cascade hops, almost vegetal. (Tastes “Green”)
Stella Artois – Belgium 6
Considered the Bud of Belgium. Very light bodied lager from Belgium. A perfect premium alternative to bud, miller, coors, heineken etc. Lightly hoppy
Moretti – Italy 6
Amstel Light 6
Non-alcoholic Beer 4
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