Maria's Italian Kitchen (Pasadena)
Popular menu items
Meatball Parmigiana Sandwich
our freshly-ground all-beef meatballs, marinara sauce, parmesan, pecorino & mozzarella on an Italian sub roll
$18.70Penne Pink Sauce
Our signature marinara with a touch of cream. Think of it as vodka sauce minus the booze.
$19.80 +APPETIZERS
Old Fashioned Garlic Toast
toasted until crispy, topped with parmessan cheese, romano cheese and fresh butter & garlic spread
$6.60 +Bruschetta
fresh tomatoes, basil, olive oil & sliced garlic, served with 6 pieces of grilled herb-garlic Italian bread
$12.10Four Slices Of Our Fresh Rosemary Bread
Four slices of our freshly made dough, brushed with olive oil, garlic, salt and rosemary
$1.10Fresh Rosemary Bread Wheel
freshly made dough, brushed with olive oil, garlic, salt and rosemary
$9.90Meatball Appetizer
3 freshly-ground USDA choice beef with fresh herbs and seasonings, topped with choice of cheese
$17.60 +Zucchini Fritti
fresh handmade breaded california squash sticks, served with marinara or house ranch dressing
$11.00Calamari Fritti
calamari lightly breaded and quick fried, served with housemade marinara or spicy arrabiata sauce
$17.60 +Italian Fries
crispy shoestring potatoes tossed with parmesan cheese & fresh parsley. Comes with ketchup, add House Ranch ($0.75) or Marinara ($1.00)
$8.80 +SOUPS & SALADS
Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, vine-ripe tomatoes, basil, extra-virgin olive oil with a balsamic vinegar reduction.
$17.60 +Chopped Italian Salad
iceberg and romaine lettuce mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, chickpeas, carrots, mozzarella and topped with pepperoncini & olives with our classic house made italian dressing
$18.70 +Chopped Antipasto
Chopped lettuce, salami, pepperoni, provolone, mozzarella, broccoli, artichoke, hearts, pepperoncini, chickpeas, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, olives & our italian dressing.
$22.00 +BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad
iceberg, bbq chicken, cilantro, cucumbers, tomatoes, smoked mozzarella, crispy onion straws our homemade bbq ranch dressing
$23.10 +Greek Salad
fresh romaine hearts, feta, red onions, kalamata olives, cucumber & tomatoes in our homemade balsamic vinaigrette
$18.70 +Spring Salad
arugula, iceburg & romaine, with olives, tomatoes, roasted peppers, artichoke hearts, shaved fennel, and garbanzo beans, with a bright lemon dressing
$19.80 +Turkey Club Salad
Iceberg lettuce, turkey breast, provolone, bacon, avocado and ranch dressing
$22.00 +Side Caesar Salad
Side of crisp romaine hearts, homemade croutons, our classic Caesar dressing*, shaved parmesan cheese.
$8.80Side Chop Italian Salad
Side of lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, olives, cucumber, chickpeas, pepperoncini, mozzarella & our Italian dressing.
$8.80Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine hearts, homemade croutons, our classic Caesar dressing*, shaved parmesan cheese.
$17.60 +Chicken Caesar Salad
romaine hearts, homemade croutons, classic caesar dressing, shaved parmesan cheese and fresh grilled herb chicken breast
$22.00 +SANDWICHES
Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
crispy chicken breast, marinara, parmesan, pecorino & mozzarella in a baked Italian roll
$18.70Meatball Parmigiana Sandwich
our freshly-ground all-beef meatballs, marinara sauce, parmesan, pecorino & mozzarella on an Italian sub roll
$18.70Crispy Sesame Chicken
sesame coated chicken breast, quick fried with lettuce, tomatoes quick fried, served with lettuce, tomatoes and italian dressing on an italian roll
$18.70Grilled Chicken Panini
olive oil and garlic marinated chicken breast, lettuce, tomatoes, roasted red peppers & pesto mayo on fresh baked focaccia
$18.70Salami & Provolone Panini
salami, provolone, lettuce, tomato, Italian dressing on fresh-baked focaccia
$18.70Caprese Panini
fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, arugula basil, olive oil, balsamic, pesto mayo, salt & pepper on fresh baked focaccia
$18.70Turkey Panini
turkey breast, provolone, arugula, tomatoes, pepperoncini, mayonnaise & Italian dressing on fresh baked focaccia
$18.70PASTA
Rigatoni Bolognese
housemade traditional meat sauce, simmered with mushrooms, onions, fresh garlic & wine
$25.30 +Fusilli Broccoli Pesto
tender broccoli and fusilli tossed in a homemade pesto cream sauce, finished with parmesan & pecorino
$22.00 +Rigatoni Meat Sauce
freshly ground beef & pork, browned, simmered for hours with garlic, local san marzano tomatoes, onions & fresh herbs
$22.00 +Penne Pink Sauce
Our signature marinara with a touch of cream. Think of it as vodka sauce minus the booze.
$19.80 +Angel Hair Pomodoro
fresh tomatoes, torn basil, and garlic lightly sautéed with extra virgin olive oil
$20.90 +Penne Primavera
sautéed seasonal vegetables in extra virgin olive oil & garlic with a spash of marinara
$19.80 +Spaghetti & Meatballs
our signature dish with two homemade all beef meatballs and our marinara sauce
$26.40 +BAKED & SPECIALTY
Baked Eggplant Parmigiana
sliced eggplant, lightly floured & quick fried, layered with mozzarella, marinara sauce, pecorino & parmesan
$23.10 +Baked Meat Lasagna
our homemade meat sauce, layered with pasta, seasoned ricotta & mozzarella baked until bubbly
$23.10 +Cheese Ravioli
fresh ravioli filled with ricotta, marscarpone and fresh herbs and tossed with marinara
$20.90 +Mushroom Risotto
Fresh crimini and dried porcini mushrooms finished with pecorino & parmesan cheese.
$20.90 +CHICKEN & SEAFOOD
Grilled Chicken & Broccoli
keto friendly, grilled chicken brushed with pesto, topped with bruschetta and served with broccoli
$27.50 +Chicken Marsala
two chicken breasts, fresh mushrooms, sautéed in marsala wine sauce, made with veal stock with vegetables and spaghetti tossed with marsala sauce
$27.50 +Chicken Parmigiana
two crispy chicken breasts, topped with our housemade marinara sauce, parmesan & mozzarella cheese with vegetables and spaghetti marinara
$28.60 +Chicken Piccata
two chicken breasts, sautéed in lemon, butter, white wine & capers with vegetables and spaghetti tossed with piccata sauce
$27.50 +Chicken Primavera
tender pieces of chicken, sauteed with olive oil, garlic, basil, and vegetables
$27.50 +Sesame Chicken
two chicken breasts, sesame breaded and fried with a lemon butter sauce or dry, served with vegetables and spaghetti marinara
$27.50 +Spaghetti with Clams
clams served in a big steamy bowl, in a tomato (red) broth or white wine broth over spaghetti
$28.60 +Chicken Alfredo
fresh cream with peccorino, parmesan, tossed with tender chicken pieces and fettuccine
$29.70 +Shrimp Alfredo
fresh cream with peccorino, parmesan and tossed with tender gulf shrimp and fettuccine
$29.70 +Grilled Salmon
grilled north atlantic fresh salmon filet served with seasonal vegetables & lemon butter spaghetti
$31.90 +Salmon Piccata
citrus baked salmon filet with sautéed garlicky spinach, topped with Maria’s classic citrus piccata sauce
$31.90 +Shrimp Scampi
gulf shrimp with lemon juice, white wine, garlic and butter, tossed with spaghetti
$27.50 +PIZZA & CALZONE
Md 12" Cheese Pizza
traditional Naples-style thin crust topped with pizza sauce and mozzarella
$19.80 +Large 16" Cheese Pizza
traditional Naples-style thin crust topped with pizza sauce and mozzarella
$25.30 +Large 16" BBQ Chicken Pizza
bbq sauce, bbq chicken, smoked mozzarella, cilantro and red onions
$31.90 +Md 12" Vegetarian Pizza
pizza sauce, mozzarella, peppers, onions, mushrooms, olives and tomatoes
$25.30 +Large 16" Vegetarian Pizza
pizza sauce, mozzarella, peppers, onions, mushrooms, olives and tomatoes
$29.70 +Md 12" Boulevard Pizza
pizza sauce, mozzarella, meatball, pepperoni, peppers, onions, mushrooms and olives
$26.40 +Large 16" Boulevard Pizza
pizza sauce, mozzarella, peppers, onions, mushrooms, olives and tomatoes
$31.90 +Md 12" Bianchi Pizza
sauceless, fresh spinach sautéed with sliced garlic & topped with mozzarella
$20.90 +Md Margherita Pizza
fresh mozzarella, marinara sauce, fresh basil, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil
$23.10 +Large Margherita Pizza
fresh mozzarella, marinara sauce, fresh basil, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil
$27.50 +Md 12" Vegan Pizza
traditional Naples-style thin crust topped with marinara sauce and vegan mozzarella
$20.90 +Large 16" Vegan Pizza
traditional Naples-style thin crust topped with marinara sauce and vegan mozzarella
$27.50 +Md Mediterranean Pizza
artichoke hearts, red onions, kalamata olives, tomatoes, feta & oregano
$24.20 +Large Mediterranean Pizza
artichoke hearts, red onions, kalamata olives, tomatoes, feta & oregano
$29.70 +Pepperoni Calzone
stuffed with pepperoni, seasoned ricotta, mozzarella and a side of marinara
$18.70 +Create Your Own Calzone
add your own toppings with ricotta and mozzarella cheese and a side of marinara sauce
$17.60 +Spinach & Cheese Calzone
stuffed with fresh sautéed spinach, garlic, seasoned ricotta, mozzarella and a side of marinara
$18.70 +VEGAN
Bruschetta
fresh tomatoes, basil, olive oil & sliced garlic, served with 6 pieces of grilled herb-garlic Italian bread
$12.10Medium Vegan Pizza
traditional Naples-style thin crust topped with marinara sauce and vegan mozzarella
$20.90Vegan Chopped Italian
iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, chickpeas, carrots, vegan mozzarella and topped with pepperoncini & olives with our classic housemade italian dressing
$18.70 +Vegan Greek Salad
fresh romaine hearts, feta, red onions, kalamata olives, cucumber & tomatoes in our homemade balsamic vinaigrette
$18.70 +Spaghetti Michelangelo
fresh mushrooms & spinach lightly sautéed with olive oil & sliced garlic all tossed with spaghetti
$19.80 +Vegan Angel Hair Pomodoro
fresh tomatoes, torn basil, and garlic lightly sautéed with extra virgin olive oil
$20.90 +Penne Primavera.
sautéed seasonal vegetables in extra virgin olive oil & garlic with a spalsh of marinara
$19.80 +DESSERTS
Apple Crumble
carmalized apples in a buttery crust, topped with a thick layer of old fashioned crumble
$12.10Tiramisu For 2
sponge cake infused with coffee, layered with sweetened mascarpone & marsala wine custard, dusted with cocoa
$14.30SIDES & SAUCES
Side 1 Large Housemade Meatball
fresh ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, pecorino & Italian parsley
$4.40 +Four Slices Of Our Fresh Rosemary Bread
Four slices of our freshly made dough, brushed with olive oil, garlic, salt and rosemary
$1.10Wheel Of Our Fresh Rosemary Bread
freshly made dough, brushed with olive oil, garlic, salt and rosemary
$9.90Gluten Free Bread
our gluten free pizza crust brushed with olive oil, rosemary, garlic and salt
$9.89WINES & BEVERAGES
CATERING FAVORITES
Small Tray Ricotta Crostini
3 day notice, 18 pieces, toastettes topped with ricotta and balsamic
$49.50Large Tray Ricotta Crostini
3 day notice, 36 pieces, toastettes topped with ricotta and balsamic
$49.50Small Tray Arancini Balls
3 day notice, 18 pieces small, small rice balls coated in bread crumbs and fried (mushroom, broccoli pesto or margherita)
$39.60Large Tray Arancini Balls
3 day notice, 36 pieces large, small rice balls coated in bread crumbs and fried (mushroom, broccoli pesto or margherita)
$78.10Small Tray Mini Crab Cakes
3 day notice, 12 pieces small tray, mini crabcakes made from our classic recipe, crafted by hand using quality jumbo-lump blue crab meat available–formed by hand into a bite size ball with breadcrumbs, garlic, fresh parsley and subtle spices with homemade lemon aioli
$35.20Large Tray Mini Crab Cakes
3 day notice, 24 pieces large tray, mini crabcakes made from our classic recipe, crafted by hand using quality jumbo-lump blue crab meat available–formed by hand into a bite size ball with breadcrumbs, garlic, fresh parsley and subtle spices with homemade lemon aioli
$69.30Small Tray Meatballs Turkey
3 day notice, 20 pieces, freshly-ground turkey mini meatballs with fresh herbs and seasonings, topped with marinara
$27.50Large Tray Meatballs Turkey
3 day notice, 42 pieces, freshly-ground turkey mini meatballs with fresh herbs and seasonings, topped with marinara
$56.10Small Tray Mini Meatballs
3 day notice, 20 pieces, freshly-ground USDA choice beef mini meatballs with fresh herbs and seasonings, topped with marinara
$27.50Large Tray Mini Meatballs
3 day notice, 42 pieces, freshly-ground USDA choice beef mini meatballs with fresh herbs and seasonings, topped with marinara
$56.10Grilled Seasonal Vegetables
two day notice, serves 8-12, summer squash, asparagus, sweet peppers, bermuda onion
$46.20Small Tray Caprese Salad
small serves 4-8, beefsteak tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze
$35.20Large Tray Caprese Salad
large serves 8-16, beefsteak tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze
$60.50Small Bowl Caesar Salad
small serves 4-8, romaine hearts, homemade croutons, classic caesar dressing and shaved parmesan cheese. If you would like to add anchovies, please go to our sides menu.
$38.50 +Large Bowl Caesar Salad
large serves 8-20, romaine hearts, homemade croutons, classic caesar dressing and shaved parmesan cheese. If you would like to add anchovies, please go to our sides menu.
$66.00 +Sm Bowl Chopped Italian
small serves 4-8, iceberg, tomatoes, cucumbers, chickpeas, carrots, mozzarella and topped with pepperoncini & olives with our classic italian dressing
$38.50 +Large Bowl Chopped Italian Salad
large serves 8-20, iceberg, tomatoes, cucumbers, chickpeas, carrots, mozzarella and topped with pepperoncini & olives with our classic italian dressing
$66.00 +Sm Bowl BBQ Chicken Salad
small serves 4-8, iceberg, bbq chicken, cilantro, cucumbers, tomatoes, smoked mozzarella, crispy onion straws, & our homemade bbq ranch dressing
$46.20Large Bowl BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad
large serves 8-20, iceberg, bbq chicken, cilantro, cucumbers, tomatoes, smoked mozzarella, crispy onion straws, & our homemade bbq ranch dressing
$84.70Small Bowl Greek Salad
small serves 4-8, romaine hearts, feta, red onions, kalamata olives, cucumber & tomatoes in our homemade balsamic vinaigrette
$38.50 +Large Bowl Greek Salad
large serves 8-20, romaine hearts, feta, red onions, kalamata olives, cucumber & tomatoes in our homemade balsamic vinaigrette
$66.00 +Small Bowl Chopped Antipasto
small serves 4-8, iceberg, cured italian meats, tomatoes, chickpeas, provolone, mozzarella, carrots, pepperoncini’s, marinated mushrooms and olives with our hosemade italian dressing
$46.20Large Bowl Chopped Antipasto
large serves 8-20, iceberg, cured italian meats, tomatoes, chickpeas, provolone, mozzarella, carrots, pepperoncini’s, marinated mushrooms and olives with our hosemade italian dressing
$84.70Large Bowl Turkey Club
large serves 8-20, iceberg, provolone, bacon, avocado and ranch dressing
$84.70Small Rigatoni Bolognese
small serves 4-6, our meat sauce simmered with mushrooms, onions, garlic & marsala wine
$46.20 +Large Rigatoni Bolognese
large serves 8-12, our meat sauce simmered with mushrooms, onions, garlic & marsala wine
$90.20 +Small Fusilli Broccoli Pesto
small serves 4-6, tender broccoli and parmesan tossed with a homemade pesto with cream or not, contains nuts
$46.20 +Large Fusilli Broccoli Pesto
large serves 8-12, tender broccoli and parmesan tossed with a homemade pesto with cream or not, contains nuts
$90.20 +Small Rigatoni Sausage
small serves 4-6, spicy sausage, plum tomatoes, garlic, meat sauce, cream, fresh basil
$46.20 +Large Rigatoni & Italian Sausage
large serves 8-12, spicy sausage, plum tomatoes, garlic, meat sauce, cream, fresh basil
$90.20 +Small Penne Primavera
small serves 4-6, seasonal vegetables sautéed in olive oil, garlic & basil with a splash of marinara
$40.70 +Large Penne Primavera
large serves 8-12, seasonal vegetables sautéed in olive oil, garlic & basil with a splash of marinara
$74.80 +Small Fusilli Pomodoro
small serves 4-6, organic local tomatoes, fresh basil & garlic cloves lightly sauteed with olive oil and a splash of marinara
$40.70 +Large Fusilli Pomodoro
large serves 8-12, organic local tomatoes, fresh basil & garlic cloves lightly sauteed with olive oil and a splash of marinara
$77.00 +Small Tray Baked Rigatoni
small serves 4-6, layers of tube-shaped pasta with ricotta, meat sauce & mozzarella
$44.00Large Tray Baked Rigatoni
large serves 8-12, layers of tube-shaped pasta with ricotta, meat sauce & mozzarella
$88.00 +Small Tray Eggplant Parmesan
small serves 4-6, quick-fried eggplant layered with mozzarella, marinara, pecorino & parmesan cheeses
$51.70Large Tray Eggplant Parmesan
large serves 8-12, quick-fried eggplant layered with mozzarella, marinara, pecorino & parmesan cheeses
$94.60Small Tray Meat Lasagna
small serves 4-6, meat sauce layered with pasta, seasoned ricotta & grated mozzarella
$51.70Large Tray Meat Lasagna
large serves 8-12, meat sauce layered with pasta, seasoned ricotta & grated mozzarella
$94.60Small Chicken Pesto Bruschetta
small serves 4-6, marinated pesto chicken breast topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil
$46.20Large Chicken Pesto Brushetta
large serves 8-12, marinated pesto chicken breast topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil
$91.30Small Chicken Parmigiana
small serves 4-6, sesame breaded, quick fried, topped with marinara, parmesan & mozzarella
$46.20Large Chicken Parmigiana
large serves 8-12, sesame breaded, quick fried, topped with marinara, parmesan & mozzarella
$91.30Grilled Salmon Tray
serves 8-12, fresh grilled salmon filet with lemon butter sauce and sauteed spinach
$136.40Fusilli Shrimp Diavolo
serves 8-12, sautéed gulf shrimp, lightly braised in a spicy marinara sauce
$97.90 +Whole Tiramisu
2 day notice, serves 8-16, sponge cake infused with coffee, layered with sweetened mascarpone & marsala wine custard, dusted with cocoa
$66.00UTENSILS & FRESH BREAD UPON REQUEST
Four Slices Of Our Fresh Rosemary Bread
Four slices of our freshly made dough, brushed with olive oil, garlic, salt and rosemary
$1.10