Carmella's Cafe Menu
Carmella's Cafe is a versatile eatery that combines American and Italian flavors to create a mouthwatering menu perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and even late-night cravings. From savory starters like Burrata Salad and Antipasto Tacos to comforting soups and salads, there is something for every palate. The pasta selection is a standout, with dishes like Broccoli & Garlic Pasta and Utica's Best Chicken Riggies showcasing the kitchen's skill in creating flavorful and satisfying meals. The casual ambiance, full bar, happy hour specials, and outdoor seating make Carmella's Cafe a great spot for groups, families, or a solo meal. With convenient amenities like takeout, delivery, and catering options, Carmella's Cafe truly caters to the diverse needs of its customers. Whether you're craving a cozy night in with a Personal Pizza or a festive gathering with an Appetizer Sampler, Carmella's Cafe has you covered.
Savory Starters
Burrata Salad
Fresh Burrata atop tomato bruschetta mix, drizzled with Balsamic
Antipasto Tacos
All of your favorite Antipasto ingredients folded into a handy dandy appetizer
Personal Pizza
Our mini bite-sized margherita pizza
Homemade Beer-Battered Onion Rings
Thick cut, hand dipped
Fried Mozzarella
Served with homemade marinara sauce
Appetizer Sampler
Large platter with some of our favorites including: Chicken Tenders, Mozzarella Sticks, Toasted Raviolis and Onion rings. Choice of 2 dippers. Choose Your Dipper: Honey Mustard, Cherry Mustard, Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Sour Cream, Tarter Sauce, Honey, Salsa, BBQ Sauce, Cocktail Sauce, Buffalo, Honey Spice, Marinara
Mushroom Fritters
Fresh beer-battered mushrooms with cherry mustard sauce
Toasted Ravioli
Lightly breaded pasta pillows stuffed with cheese, served with Marinara Sauce
Chicken or Steak Quesadillas
Flour tortillas with marinated chicken or steak, mushrooms, tomatoes, crumbled bacon, Cheddar and Jack cheeses and cilantro. With salsa, sour cream, lettuce and tomato
Stuffed Long Hots
Italian long hot peppers stuffed with sausage, ground beef and ricotta. Baked with tomato sauce and fresh Mozzarella cheese
Chili or Chicken Nachos
Toasted tortillas, melted Cheddar and Jack cheeses, guacamole, jalapenos, lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, sour cream and your choice of Bar-B-Que Chicken or Steak Chunk Chili
Natural Cut Fries
A large basket of natural cut fries
Chicken Tenders - Plain or Buffalo
Freshly breaded tenderloins with your favorite dipper. Choose Your Dipper: Honey Mustard, Cherry Mustard, Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Sour Cream, Tarter Sauce, Honey, Salsa, BBQ Sauce, Cocktail Sauce, Buffalo, Honey Spice, Marinara
Cheddar Bacon Fries
Loaded with Jack and Cheddar cheese, bacon and green onions
Pizza Fried Dough
Fresh, fried dough pillows plain, sprinkled with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar and your choice of 2 dippers! Choose style: Plain, Powdered Sugar, Cinnamon Sugar. Diper Options: Honey, Chocolate Sauce
Sweet Potato Fries
Fried golden brown served with your choice of dipper. Choose Your Dipper: Honey Mustard, Cherry Mustard, Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Sour Cream, Tarter Sauce, Honey, Salsa, BBQ Sauce, Cocktail Sauce, Buffalo, Honey Spice, Marinara
Fried Calamari
Fried tender, served with marinara sauce
Shrimp Cocktail
Six jumbo shrimp chilled to perfection with our homemade cocktail sauce
Chicken Wings
Large, fresh meaty wings tossed in your choice of sauce, Buffalo, BBQ, Everything, Grilled Honey Spice or Riggie Wing Sauce. Served with celery and Bleu cheese
Bruschetta Pomodoro
Grilled Focaccia Bread with melted Provolone, Tomato and Basil drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette
Baked French Onion Soup
Sweet caramelized onions in onion broth with homemade croutons, topped with melted Swiss cheese and baked in a crock
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing, tomato wedges, croutons, hard-cooked egg, grated Romano cheese, and black olives
Antipasto
Genoa Salami, white albacore tuna, capicola, sopressata, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, Sharp Provolone, roasted peppers, red onions, pepperoncinis and olives on a bed of lettuce with house dressing. Salad Dressing: House Italian (suggested dressing), Creamy Blue Cheese, Ranch (fat free), Parmigiana Peppercorn, Honey Mustard, Balsamic Vinaigrette, French, Thousand Island
Fresh Spinach Salad
Garden fresh spinach with peppered bacon, tomato, hard-cooked egg, fresh mushrooms, red onion, Swiss cheese, croutons. Suggested Dressing-Special malt dressing. Salad Dressing: Special Malt Dressing, House Italian, Bleu Cheese, Ranch (fat free), Parmigiana Peppercorn, Honey Mustard, Balsamic Vinaigrette, French, Thousand Island
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Fresh, crisp greens topped with fried buffalo chicken chunks, tomatoes, egg and olives. Suggested Dressing - Bleu cheese. Salad Dressing: Special Malt Dressing, House Italian, Bleu Cheese, Ranch (fat free), Parmigiana Peppercorn, Honey Mustard, Balsamic Vinaigrette, French, Thousand Island
Country Chicken Salad
Fresh, crisp greens with fried chicken chunks, tomatoes, egg, olives, Cheddar Jack cheese. Suggested Dressing - Honey Mustard. Choice of Dressing: Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard (Suggested), House Italian, Ranch (fat free), Parmigiana Peppercorn, Balsamic Vinaigrette, French, Thousand Island
Steak Salad Wedge
Thinly sliced Certified Angus Beef steak with a crisp green iceberg lettuce wedge, creamy bleu cheese dressing with balsamic vinaigrette, bleu cheese crumbles and chopped peppered bacon
Tomato Salad
Ripe tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella, garlic, fresh basil, red onion, olive oil, salt and pepper
Homemade Sirloin Chunk Chili (Seasonal)
Certified Angus Beef sirloin chunk chili with oven-melted Cheddar Jack cheese and diced onions served with nacho chips
Utica Greens
Escarole sauteed in garlic and olive oil, with proscuitto, bacon crumbles, bread crumbs, Romano and hot cherry peppers
Quarts of Soup To Go
Chic-o-rina or Minestrone
Soups & Salads
Pastas
Broccoli & Garlic Pasta
Fresh broccoli sauteed in garlic and olive oil with sliced cherry pepper and grated Romano, tossed with Fettuccini
Utica's Best Chicken Riggies
Rigatoni with fresh mushrooms, marinated peppers, onions, olives, 3 hot cherry pepper slices and chunks of chicken tossed in our secret recipe lite sauce. Soup or Salad: Salad, Chic-O-Rina Soup, Minestrone Soup
Fettuccini Alfredo
Homemade egg noodles tossed with our rich Romano Alfredo sauce. Soup or Salad: Salad, Chic-O-Rina Soup, Minestrone Soup
Baked Lasagna
A large portion of traditional, homemade lasagna noodles layered with sausage, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Romano, Provolone and our fresh meat sauce. Soup or Salad: Salad, Chic-O-Rina Soup, Minestrone Soup
Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo
Our fettuccini Alfredo with marinated chunks of chicken and fresh broccoli. Soup or Salad: Salad, Chic-O-Rina Soup, Minestrone Soup
Red, White & Bleu
A real American-Italian dish! Tortellini Alfredo and Tortellini Marinara topped with Gargonzola Bleu cheese crumbles. Soup or Salad: Salad, Chic-O-Rina Soup, Minestrone Soup
Cheese Ravioli
Large pasta pillows filled with seasoned Ricotta cheese and topped with tomato sauce. Soup or Salad: Salad, Chic-O-Rina Soup, Minestrone Soup
Eggplant Parmigiana
Fresh, thin sliced, lightly breaded and fried, topped with marinara and Mozzarella, served with a side of spaghetti. Soup or Salad: Salad, Chic-O-Rina Soup, Minestrone Soup
Spaghetti
Our homemade spaghetti and fresh tomato sauce. Choose Sauce: Marinara, Spaghetti. Soup or Salad: Salad, Chic-O-Rina Soup, Minestrone Soup
Spaghetti & Meatballs or Sausage
Our homemade spaghetti and fresh tomato sauce with hand-rolled, seasoned meatballs or spicy Italian sausage. Choose Sauce: Marinara, Spaghetti. Add Meatball or Sausage: Seasoned Meatballs, Spicy Italian Sausage. Soup or Salad: Salad, Chic-O-Rina Soup, Minestrone Soup
California Pasta
Tomato and fresh basil lightly sauteed in garlic and olive oil over homemade spaghetti with a touch of Romano. Choice of Pasta: Speghetti, Rigatoni, Fettuccine, Capellii. Soup or Salad: Salad, Chic-O-Rina Soup, Minestrone Soup
California Combo
Our charbroiled Alpine Chicken, homemade spaghetti with our famous California sauce and a Seven-ounce Certified Angus Beef Sirloin steak
Steak & Shrimp
A hand-cut Seven-ounce Certified Angus Beef sirloin steak and jumbo Gulf shrimp with fresh broccoli, 3 hot cherry pepper slices and black olives sautéed with garlic and olive oil, served over fettuccini
Pasta, Steak & Pasta
Homemade fettuccini tossed in our rich Romano Alfredo sauce, a Seven-ounce Certified Angus Beef sirloin steak grilled to order and our famous cheese-filled ravioli pillows
Lasagna, Chicken & Pasta
Our traditional homemade meat sauce lasagna, famous Chicken Parmigiana and our homemade fettuccini tossed in Romano Alfredo sauce
Combos
Steak, Ribs & Chicken
Sirloin Steak
A 10-ounce, hand-cut sirloin served with your choice of Two Sides
New York Strip
A hand-cut 14-ounce strip steak served with your choice of 2 sides and choice of soup or salad. (Unforgettable and such a value). Soup or Salad: Salad, Chic-O-Rina Soup, Minestrone Soup
Buffalo-Style Chicken Breast
A boneless, skinless chicken breast grilled with our Buffalo wing sauce served with natural-cut fries, our homemade coleslaw, and Bleu cheese dressing
Herb Grilled Chicken Breast
A boneless, skinless chicken breast grilled with our special blend of herbs and seasonings served with fresh steamed broccoli and a baked potato
Charbroiled Alpine Chicken
Charbroiled chicken breast topped with a lite tomato basil sauce and melted Swiss cheese served with spaghetti and choice of soup or salad. Soup or Salad: Salad, Chic-O-Rina Soup, Minestrone Soup
Bar-B-Que Chicken Breast
A boneless, skinless breast of chicken charbroiled with our tangy Bar-B-Que sauce and served with fries and coleslaw
Half Rack Bar-B-Que Baby Back Ribs
Tender, meaty baby back ribs basted in our tangy sauce and served with coleslaw and fries
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded breast of chicken fried and topped with tomato sauce and melted Mozzarella cheese served with spaghetti and choice of soup or salad. Soup or Salad: Salad, Chic-O-Rina Soup, Minestrone Soup
Full Rack BBQ Ribs
Salmon Dinner
Grilled North Atlantic Salmon Steak served over rice pilaf with mixed veggies
Haddock (Fried, Broiled or Beer Battered)
Haddock Oreganato
Broiled haddock with breadcrumbs, olive oil and garlic, choice of 2 sides. Choose Side: Baked Potato, Broccoli, Broccoli w/ Cali Sauce, Side Caesar $5, Side Chips, Coleslaw, Fries, Half Greens $5, 2 Meatballs $5, Mix Veggies, Pasta, Rice, 2 Sausages $5, Sweet Fries
Haddock Florentine
Broiled, served over Utica greens, topped with Mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce
Shrimp Riggies
Rigatoni pasta with fresh mushrooms, marinated peppers and onions, black olives, 3 hot cherry pepper slices and shrimp tossed in our secret lite sauce. Soup or Salad: Fresh House Salad, Chic-O-Rina Soup, Minestrone Soup
Shrimp Alfredo
Jumbo Gulf shrimp tossed in our rich Romano Alfredo sauce and homemade fettuccini with whole black olives. Soup or Salad: Salad, Chic-O-Rina Soup, Minestrone Soup
Shrimp Alfresco
Shrimp, broccoli, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, garlic, red onion and basil lightly sautéed and served over homemade rigatoni. Soup or Salad: Salad, Chic-O-Rina Soup, Minestrone Soup
California Shrimp Pasta
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp sautéed in garlic and olive oil with tomato fillet, fresh basil and whole black olives served over homemade spaghetti and topped with a hint of Romano. Soup or Salad: Salad, Chic-O-Rina Soup, Minestrone Soup
Shrimp Marinara
Jumbo Gulf shrimp sautéed in garlic and olive oil, tossed with black olives and homemade marinara sauce atop our fresh fettuccini. Like it hot? Ask for Fra Diavolo! Soup or Salad: Salad, Chic-O-Rina Soup, Minestrone Soup
Fresh Seafood
The Best Burgers in Town
Deluxe Burger
Our jumbo burger served with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle. Comes with potato chips
Deluxe Cheeseburger
Our deluxe burger (lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle) with your choice of cheese. Comes with potato chips
Carmella's Burger
Our half-pound burger piled high with sauteed onions, mushrooms, green peppers and Provolone. Comes with potato chips
Bacon & Swiss Burger
Our half-pound burger topped with crispy, thick-sliced, sugar cured peppered bacon and melted Swiss. Comes with potato chips
Bleu Cheese Burger
Our half-pound burger made even more special with melted Bleu cheese. Comes with potato chips
Bruschetta Burger
Juicy 1/2 lb. burger with Provolone cheese topped with homemade bruschetta on toasted focaccia
Turkey Burger
Our lighter ground turkey burger with lettuce, tomato and onion atop a multi-grain bun. Served with a side of homemade cherry mustard sauce. Comes with potato chips
Margherita Pizza
This timeless classic was originally created to please the Princess Margherita by displaying the colors of the Italian flag. Our homemade red tomato sauce with fresh green basil and White Mozzarella is brick oven baked on a fresh, thin crust with olive oil and Romano cheese
Al Fresco Pizza
Chopped, fresh tomatoes, olive oil, fresh basil, garlic, Romano and fresh Mozzarella, all brick oven baked on our special thin crust
Fra Diavolo Pizza
Made with spicy Italian sausage, hot peppers, crushed red pepper, tomato sauce and cheese
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Small: Tender diced chunks of chicken with our spicy buffalo sauce, Cheddar, Jack and Romano cheeses. Large: Tender diced chunks of chicken with our spicy buffalo sauce, chopped green onion, Cheddar, Jack and Romano cheeses
Artichoke Rustica Pizza
Our classic Margherita with roasted peppers, artichoke hearts, Ricotta and Mozzarella cheeses
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Grilled chunks of chicken, Bar-B-Que sauce, red onions, Swiss cheese and fresh parsley
Pizzas
Sandwiches
San Gennaro Sandwich
Two medium sausage links with sautéed peppers and onion on a fresh Italian loaf
Open Face Tuna Steak
Char-grilled, thick-cut Yellow Fin tuna steak on multi grain toast with our low-fat dill dressing on the side. Served with fresh, steamed broccoli and our homemade coleslaw. Choice of Side: Homemade Chips, Fries, Sweet Potato Fries
Open Face Steak Sandwich
Seven-ounce Certified Angus Beef steak grilled to order, served on toasted bread
Gourmet Chicken Sandwich
Char-grilled, marinated chicken breast topped with peppered bacon and mushrooms. Served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, melted Swiss and our low-fat dill dressing. Choice of Side: Homemade Chips, Fries $2, Sweet Potato Fries $2
Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
Breast of chicken rolled in lightly seasoned breadcrumbs, fried and topped with tomato sauce and melted Mozzarella
Hot Meatball or Sausage Sandwich
Homemade meatballs or Italian sausage covered with homemade tomato sauce and melted Provolone cheese. Served on our fresh Italian loaf. Choice of Side: Homemade Chips, Fries $2, Sweet Potato Fries $2
Grilled Alpine Chicken Sandwich
Charbroiled, marinated chicken breast with sauteed mushrooms, melted Alpine Swiss and homemade California sauce. Served on a toasted multi-grain bun. Choice of Side: Homemade Chips, Fries $2, Sweet Potato Fries $2
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Boneless, skinless chicken breast rolled in seasoned bread crumbs, fried and tossed in wing sauce. Served on a toasted roll with lettuce, tomato and Bleu cheese dressing. Choice of Side: Homemade Chips, Fries $2, Sweet Potato Fries $2
Philadelphia Cheesesteak
Our thinly sliced beef ribeye, grilled with onions and mushrooms then smothered in melted Provolone. Served on our fresh Italian loaf. Choice of Side: Homemade Chips, Fries $2, Sweet Potato Fries $2
The Ultimate BLT
Thick-sliced, sugar-cured, peppered bacon piled high with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on a toasted multi-grain bun. Choice of Side: Homemade Chips, Fries $2, Sweet Potato Fries $2
Grilled Veggie Sandwich
A medley of eggplant, roasted peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes and Provolone lightly grilled then served on a toasted multi-grain bun with a side of our low-fat dill dressing. Choice of Side: Homemade Chips, Fries $2, Sweet Potato Fries $2
Tuna Melt
Fresh Albacore white tuna salad with American cheese, grilled on Texas toast. Served with homemade coleslaw. Choice of Side: Homemade Chips, Fries $2, Sweet Potato Fries $2
Grilled Chicken Focaccia
Grilled chicken breast, dill dressing, sweet roasted peppers, Sharp Provolone, fresh tomato, lettuce and House Italian dressing. Choice of Side: Homemade Chips, Fries $2, Sweet Potato Fries $2
Haddock Fish Sandwich
A Haddock fillet, hand dipped in beer batter and fried. Served with lettuce, tomato, pickle, American cheese and tartar sauce. Choice of Side: Homemade Chips, Fries $2, Sweet Potato Fries $2
Steak Wrap
Certified Angus Beef sirloin chunks with mushrooms and onions wrapped in a soft herb-garlic flour tortilla
Veggie Wrap
Fresh red bell peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, red onions and chic peas tossed in our dill dressing then wrapped in a soft herb-garlic flour tortilla
Steak & Greens Wrap
Certified Angus Beef steak chunks and greens wrapped in a soft herb-garlic flour tortilla
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Our famous chicken Caesar salad made with fresh romaine, hot marinated chicken, black olives and Romano cheese, all wrapped in a soft herb-garlic flour tortilla
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Breaded fried chicken breast tossed in wing sauce, with lettuce, tomato and Bleu cheese wrapped in a soft herb-garlic flour tortilla
Chicken & Greens Wrap
Grilled chicken and greens wrapped in a soft herb-garlic flour tortilla
Wraps
A La Carte
French Fries
Coleslaw
Onion Rings
Pasta
Choice of Pasta: Speghetti, Rigatoni, Fettuccine Capellii. Sauce Choice: Spaghetti, Marinara, California, Alfredo, Riggie
Baked Potato
2 Meatballs
2 Sausages
Broccoli
Rice Pilaf
Mixed Veggies
Broccoli w/ Cali Sauce
Chips
Half Greens
Kid's Chicken
3 freshly breaded tenders with a side of natural cut French fries
Grilled Cheese
all american favorite served with natural cut french fries
Kid's Hot Dog
served on a toasted roll with natural cut french fries
Kid's Spaghetti or Ravioli
Choose from 2 ricotta cheese filed pillows or spaghetti, topped with a meatball and our homemade spaghetti sauce
Kid's Cheeseburger or Hamburger
a kids sized burger served with our natural cut French fries
Kid's Kraft Macaroni and Cheese
Kid's Pizza
our freshly made cheese pizza in a kiddie version
Childen's Menu
Desserts
Carmella's World Famous Cannolis
Choose from Traditional, Chocolate or Pumpkin
Cannoli Kiss
Dreamy chocolate cannoli filling, decadent chocolate ice cream, dark chocolate sauce, delicate flaky shell. An unforgettable kiss
Harvest Hug Cannoli
A mini pumpkin cannoli with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce and whipped cream
Cannoli Waffle Sundae
a toasted waffle cannoli cream sandwich atop vanilla ice cream with hot fudge, strawberries, whipped cream and garnished with cheese
Homemade Cappuccino Pie
Hot Apple Crisp
Ultimate Chocolate Cake
Peanut Butter Pie
Cheesecake
Add a topping! Choose between hot fudge, caramel and strawberries
Ice Cream Sundae
Vanilla or Chocolate ice cream with a choice of hot fudge, caramel or strawberries. Topped with whipped cream and chocolate chip
Bowl of Ice Cream
Vanilla or Chocolate
