The Meatball Cafe 2412 Padre Blvd.
Appetizers
- Antipasto for 2$16.50
Fresh assortment of prosciutto, salami, hot capicola, mortadella, fontina, muenster, mozzarella, olives, and pepperoncini, red onion and seasonal fruit. Served with Crostini.
- Antipasto for 4$30.00
Fresh assortment of prosciutto, salami, hot capicola, mortadella, fontina, muenster, mozzarella, olives, and pepperoncini, red onion and seasonal fruit. Served with Crostini.
- Bruschetta$11.50
A crispy parmesan bowl filled with diced tomato, blended in garlic olive oil, red wine and fresh basil surrounded by crostini.
- Calamari$13.50
Tangy seasoned squid, fried and garnished with parsley, parmesan and a side of marinara.
- Carpaccio Beef$23.00
A traditional Italian must-have consisting of raw meats sliced paper-thin, drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice, finished with capers, fresh Parmesan and topped with arugula & crostini.
- Carpaccio Salmon$20.00
A traditional Italian must-have consisting of raw meats sliced paper-thin, drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice, finished with capers, fresh parmesan and topped with arugula & crostini.
- Classic Caprese$12.50
Six slices of fresh mozzarella and tomato with basil, drizzled with our balsamic glaze.
- Creamy Risotto Bites$10.50
Three risotto, parmesan mozzarella cheese bites, lightly fried and served with our signature Milano sauce.
- Fried Cheese Ravioli$12.00
Three large ravioli stuffed with spinach & cheese and deep fried to perfection served with our tasty marinara sauce.
- Garlic Bread$7.50
Fresh sliced from our freshly baked bread, brushed and fresh chopped garlic and butter, sprinkled with Parmesan and served with side of marinara.
- Gianni's Meatballs$9.50
2 perfectly seasoned house made meatballs (mom's recipe = delish) in marinara and served with crostini.
- Italian Nachos$19.00
Pasta chips smothered in mozzarella and asiago cheese sauce and topped with chicken, bacon, sausage, jalapeños, tomato, green onion & black olives.
- Mozzarella Sticks$11.50
Made in house sticks slightly tossed in Italian flavored flour, deep fried to perfection and served with marinara sauce.
- Pizza Fries$9.00
Fresh cut fries smothered with mozzarella and pepperoni and served with side of Marinara.
- Seared Tuna$23.00
A combination of citrus and sesame Island flavors over shaved blackened yellowfin tuna, topped with thinly sliced red onion, green onion, sesame seeds, serrano peppers with a side of wonton chips.
- Wings$14.50
7 Lightly battered and deep fried. Choice of honey garlic or buffalo style.
Salads
- PEAR SALAD$13.00
Spring Mix lettuce tossed, topped with Sliced Bosc Pear, Feta Cheese and Caramelized Pecans. and Italian dressing.
- CLASSIC CAESAR$12.50
Romaine hearts, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, crispy croutons with a classic Caesar dressing. Anchovies upon request.
- CHEF HOUSE SALAD$11.00
Spring mix lettuce, sliced muenster cheese, green olives, red onion, carrot, tomato wedge, with a choice of dressing.
- ITALIAN COBB SALAD$16.00
Crisp Romaine topped with our savory Italian meats, three cheeses, onions, fresh chopped tomatoes, hardboiled egg, and served with your choice of dressing.
- TOGO SIDE SALAD$4.00
- TOGO SIDE CEASAR$5.00
- Side Salad$4.00+
Italian Entrée
- Aglio e Olio$19.00
Deliciously simple Italian dish with fresh garlic, Basil and red pepper flakes sauteed with rigatoni pasta.
- Cannelloni$19.00
House made pasta shells stuffed with Italian sausage, spinach, and ricotta topped with marinara,
- Chicken Marsala$25.00
Pan-seared cutlet with Marsala wine sauce, sauteed mushrooms, garlic, and onions, served with spaghetti or risotto.
- Chicken Parmigiana$25.00
Lightly coated, deep-fried, and topped with marinara and sliced mozzarella served over spaghetti or risotto.
- Chicken Picatta$25.00
Pan-seared cutlet sauteed with mushrooms, onions, artichoke hearts, capers, and a lemony garlic white wine sauce served over spaghetti or risotto.
- Eggplant Parmigiana$19.00
Lightly coated, deep-fried, and topped with marinara and sliced mozzarella served over your choice of spaghetti or risotto.
- Fettuccine Alfredo$19.00
Creamy Alfredo sauce made fresh from scratch with our garlicky Parmesan butter flavor over silky fettuccine.
- Gnocchi$19.00
Italian mini potato dumplings served with your choice of marinara, pesto, Milano, or Alfredo sauce.
- Italian Sausage Milano$20.00
Our house made Italian sausage sauteed with sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, and garlic tossed in our roasted sweet red pepper sauce (Milano) over penne pasta and sprinkled with Parmesan and parsley.
- Lasagna$15.99
Five layers of hearty flavors, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, our house made meat sauce, spinach, Italian herbs and spices.
- Mama's Ravioli$19.00
Four extra large raviolis. Choose from spinach with cheese or beef with spinach and cheese. Topped with your choice of marinara, Bolognese or creamy Alfredo sauce.
- Pasta Primavera$19.00
A healthy veggie meal w/ broccoli, spinach, red bell pepper and tomatoes in a creamy sauce tossed in penne pasta.
- Pesto Penne$19.00
Our house made pasta tossed with our nutty house pesto sauce.
- Rigatoni Bolognese$21.00
A hearty dish made with our aurhentic house made bolognese meat sauce topped with parsley and Parmesan cheese.
- Rigatoni Carbonara$19.00
Prosciutto, garlic, tomato, and green onions sauteed in a creamy white wine sauce and topped with romano, parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Spaghetti & Meatball$19.00
Our house specialty spaghetti tossed in our house made marinara and topped with two made from scratch meatballs.
- Spaghetti Marinara (no meatball)$16.00
- Spaghetti Puttanesca$19.00
a bold dish from Naples. Tomatoes, anchovies, olives, capers, olive oil, garlic and spices.
- Veal Marsala$29.00
Pan-seared cutlet with Marsala wine sauce, sauteed mushrooms, garlic, and onions and served with your choice of spaghetti or risotto.
- Veal Parmigiana$29.00
Lightly coated in Italian flavored flour deep fried, topped with house made marinara and sliced mozzarella served with your choice of spaghetti or risotto.
- Veal Picatta$29.00
Pan-seared cutlet sauteed with mushrooms, onions, artichoke hearts, capers, and a lemony garlic white wine sauce. Served with your choice of spaghetti or risotto.
Seafood
- Frutti Di Mare Linguine$37.00
Sautéed scallops, clams, mussels, calamari and gulf shrimp tossed in linguini pasta and served with choice of traditional tomato sauce, or white wine citrus sauce.
- Frutti Di Mare Risotto$37.00
Sautéed scallops, clams. mussels, calamari, gulf shrimp, mushrooms, and cherry tomato tossed in creamy risotto garnished with asparagus.
- Linguini & Clams$28.00
Little neck clams sauteed with onions, garlic, olive oil, and sweet vermouth sauce tossed in linguini and a dash of pepper flakes.
- Lobster Ravioli$29.00
House made ravioli stuffed with lobster meat, ricotta, cream cheese, spinach and roasted herbs. Topped with a creamy lobster sauce garnished with asparagus.
- Mediterranean Dorado$26.00
Grilled mahi infused in Italian spices sauteed with kalamata olives, capers, onions, and white wine garlic sauce over a bed of linguine sprinkled with Parmesan and parsley.
- Salmon Rockefeller$28.00
Grilled salmon lightly seasoned with lemon, garlic, salt, and pepper served over linguine and topped with a Rockefeller sauce.
- Seared Sea Scallop Toscana$29.00
Plump, tender sea scallops seared in olive oil and served over linguine tossed with capers and tomato in a pesto lemon and white wine sauce.
- Shrimp Scampi Pasta$27.00
A tangy Italian dish made with 6 jumbo gulf shrimp sauteed in citrus, garlic and olive oil, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, green onion and parsley served over linguini.
- Red Snapper with Lobster Sauce$37.00
Pan grilled infused with garlic herbs, served over sauteed spinach, creamy risotto and topped with lobster sauce.
- Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon & Shrimp$30.00
Salmon and three jumbo gulf shrimp marinated and sautéed with a sun-dried tomato infused butter sauce served with risotto and garnish asparagus.
Alta Cocina
- 10 oz. Ribeye Steak$49.00
Lightly marinated in an olive oil, garlic, and special house herbs infusion and grilled to order.
- 8 oz Beef Tenderloin Filet$59.00
Lightly marinated in an olive oil, garlic, and special house herbs infusion and grilled to order.
- Creamy Cab Mushroom Tenderloin$63.00
Beef tenderloin lightly marinated in an olive oil, garlic, and special house herbs topped with a cabernet creamy mushroom sauce with a choice of 2 sides.
- Mare e Monti$66.00
Rib-eye topped with sauteed mushroom, shrimp, crab with creamy Italian garlic wine sauce and served with choice of 2 sides.
Panini
- Caprese Panini$14.50
Fresh tomato, mozzarella, and basil with a drizzle of infused seasoned olive oil served on toasted ciabatta bread.
- Chicken Panini$14.50
Grilled chicken with red bell peppers and provolone drizzled with oregano and pesto served on toasted ciabatta bread.
- Dorado Panini$16.50
Blackened mahi, lettuce, tomato, and our tangy tartar sauce served on toasted ciabatta bread.
- Italian Sausage Panini$14.50
Our house made Italian sausage with a mix of bell peppers, mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese drizzled with olive oil on toasted bread.
- Italiano Panini$16.50
Prosciutto, hot capicola, pepperoni, provolone, tomato, oregano, and pesto on toasted ciabatta bread.
- Meatball Panini$15.50
Three of our perfectly made meatballs topped with marinara and mozzarella served on toasted ciabatta bread.
- Mortadella Panini$14.50
A generous portion of mortadella, sauteed mushrooms, spinach, fresh oregano, minced garlic, and pesto topped with ricotta and mozzarella cheese served on toasted ciabatta bread.
PIZZA
- Margherita$10.50+
mozzarella, roma tomatoes and fresh basil
- Meatlovers$10.50+
Italian Sausage, Canadian Bacon, Pepperoni and Mozzarella.
- Abruzzi$12.50+
Mozzarella, Canadian Bacon, Mushrooms, Artichoke, Black Olives and Tomatoes.
- Diabolic$10.50+
Mozzarella, Jalapenos and Spicy Sausage
- Primavera$10.50+
Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Olives, onions, and mix bell peppers.
- Build Your Own Pizza$10.50+
up to 3 toppings
- White Pizza$14.50+
Gulf Shrimp Sauteed with Spinach, garlic, tomatoes combined in a creamy alfredo sauce topped with mozzarella and baked in our in house-made pizza bread.
- Meatball Works$12.50+
Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Canadian Bacon, Sausage, Mushroom , Bell Pepper, Onion.
- Islander$10.50+
Mozzarella, Canadian Bacon and Pineapple
- Pepperoni$10.00+
- CHEESE$9.50+
- 12" Balsamic Chicken$19.00
- 18" Balsamic Chicken$25.00
- Cook your own pizza TOGO$15.50
Bambini (kids)
- Chicken Fingers N Chips$8.00
Chicken Fingers and homestyle potato chips.
- Grilled Cheese & Chips$8.00
Grilled mozzarella cheese served with Chips.
- KID Alfredo Fettuccine$8.00
Fettuccine pasta topped with creamy alfredo sauce. Can add a protein.
- Kid Spaghetti Marinara$8.00
Made from scratch spaghetti pasta with Marinara.
Grilled Cheese & Chips
Grilled mozzarella cheese served with Chips.
Desserts
Calzones
- 12" Abruzzi Calzone$17.00
mozzarella, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, artichoke, black olives and tomatoes.
- 12" Diabolic Calzone$15.00
mozzarella, jalapenos and spicy sausage.
- 12" Islander Calzone$15.00
pineapple, Canadian bacon and mozzarella cheese.
- 12" Make Your Own Calzone$15.00
- 12" Margherita Calzone$15.00
mozzarella, roma tomatoes and fresh basil.
- 12" Meatball Works Calzone$17.00
mozzarella, Canadian bacon and mozzarella cheese.
- 12" Meatlovers Calzone$15.00
Italian sausage, Canadian bacon, pepperoni and mozzarella.
- 12" Primavera Calzone$15.00
mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, onions and mix bell peppers.
- 12" White Calzone$19.00
Gulf Shrimp sautéed with spinach, garlic, tomatoes and combined in creamy alfredo sauce topped with mozzarella and baked in our house made pizza bread!
Soups
Sides & Extras
- 1 EXTRA BREAD$2.00
- 1 Italian Sausage$5.00
- 1 MEATBALL$4.50
- Side Marinara sauce$2.00
- Side Pesto Sauce$4.00
- Side ASPARAGUS$6.00
- Side Cream Spinach Florentine$4.50
- SIDE FRIES$5.00
- Side Jalapenos$1.00
- Side RISOTTO$6.00
- side Roasted Red Potatoes$4.00
Red Potatoes Oven Roasted and tossed into Italian Herbs and Olive Oil.
- Side Sautéed Mushrooms$5.00
- 8oz italian$4.00