Ariano – Italian
Ariano captures the soulful essence of a traditional Italian kitchen, where the inviting aroma of golden-crisp Calamari Fritti and tender, slow-simmered meatballs drifts through an atmosphere of timeless warmth. From the delicate crunch of crab-filled arancini to the rustic comfort of white beans and greens, each plate tells a story of heritage and heart, inviting diners to savor a lingering meal that feels like a spirited family homecoming.
114 South Olive Street, Media 19063 https://arianomedia.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Ariano
Dairy-Free at Ariano
Ariano in Media has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ariano Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Ariano
Ariano in Media has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mozzarella Sticks, Finalmente and Roasted Caprese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Ariano
Ariano in Media has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rocco and Santos Meatball. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Ariano
Ariano in Media has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Milanese and Vigna Isa, Pinot Grigio. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Ariano
Ariano in Media has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Milanese and Vigna Isa, Pinot Grigio. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Ariano
Ariano in Media has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ariano Fries and Vigna Isa, Pinot Grigio. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Ariano
Ariano in Media has 20 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Limoncello Cake, Mozzarella Sticks and Roasted Caprese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Ariano
Ariano in Media has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mozzarella Sticks, Via Ottagio and House Made Gelato. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Ariano
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Santos Meatball | 16 g | 122.2 g |
| Gnocchetti alla Mongelli | 87.7 g | 53.6 g |
| Spicy Crab Vodka | 59.3 g | 53.5 g |
| Burrata Basilico | 5.5 g | 51.6 g |
| Wild Funghi | 0 g | 50.6 g |
| Rocco | 0 g | 37 g |
| Quattro Formaggi | 27.3 g | 35.7 g |
| Roasted Caprese | 23.7 g | 35.5 g |
| Di Manzo | 41 g | 35.4 g |
| Antonio | 8.3 g | 35.2 g |
| Rosa | 46 g | 24 g |
| Calamari Fritti | 29.3 g | 16.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the excellent food quality and fresh, crispy textures, noting that every dish arrives perfectly prepared and full of flavor. Celebrated for its polite service and inviting ambiance, the experience is frequently highlighted by guests as a welcoming environment that encourages repeat visits.
Menu
Appetizers
- Santos Meatball - $9.5: beef, veal, pork, marinara sauce, long hot peppers, fresh parmesan cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baselice - $13.25: little neck clams, garlic wine butter, bread bowl, fresh lemon, parsley Available at: dinner, lunch
- Finalmente - $16.95: Prince Edward Island mussels, seafood tomato broth, served in a bread bowl Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zia Rosa - $11.25: fried artichokes, wrapped in prosciutto, basil pesto cream, topped with sun dried tomato bruschetta Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Fritti - $14.25: fried calamari, pickled peppers, lemon, served with spicy marinara Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jessie alla Ripini e Fagioli - $14.95: garlic roasted broccoli rabe, fennel, gigante beans, sausage, olive oil, fresh parmesan, lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Caprese - $13.25: burrata cheese, roasted tomatoes, pesto, pine nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arancini Granchio - $14.95: fried risotto pesto croquettes, lump crab, fontina cheese, vodka sauce, pesto drizzle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Antipasto - $20: assorted cheeses, meats, olives, and vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Via Ottagio - $11.95: grilled romaine, crouton crumb, grape tomatoes, lemon parmesan dressing, parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bellapigna - $13.95: pickled beets & onions, pistachio, whipped goat cheese ricotta, mixed greens, olive oil & vinegar Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Otino Cioppino - $20: shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, sausage, risotto, cooked in a seafood tomato broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmone al Verde - $16.95: seared salmon, sugo verde, roasted potatoes, asparagus, bruschetta Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Milanese - $16: lightly fried thin organic chicken breast, citrus salad, pesto Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Branzino di Oliva - $17.25: sautéed branzino, broccoli rabe, gigante beans, lemon, olive tapenade Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parmigiana - $16: lightly fried organic chicken breast, tomato crudo sugo, fresh mozzarella, fresh parmesan, tonarelli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nonna Maddalena - $16.95: fried eggplant, quattro formaggio blend, spinach, vodka sauce, pesto, fresh parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Agnello di Matteo - $38.95: seared lamb chops, arugula, italian crema, cucumber salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carmela alla Bolognese - $38.95: short rib bolognese over parmesan risotto topped with pine nuts and fresh pecorino Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Rocco - $13.5: marinara, sweet tomato, Italian spices, burrata cheese, ndjua, roasted garlic, fresh pecorino Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Melazzo - $11.5: fior di latte, marinara, fresh basil, fresh parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mesoraca - $13.95: hot sausage, marinara, pepperoni, fior di latte Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Funghi - $13.95: mixed mushrooms, ricotta base, truffle oil, black pepper and chives, shaved parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quattro Formaggi - $13.25: ricotta, pecorino, mozzarella, stracciatella, pepperoni Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rosa - $13.5: meatball, vodka sauce, pesto, fontina cheese, pecorino Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alfonso - $14.5: ricotta, sausage, long hots, buffalo mozzarella, fresh parmesan, olive oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Assunta - $15.95: short rib, gouda cheese, caramelized onions, chipotle aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
Panini
- Antonio - $15.95: breaded chicken, fontina cheese, avocado arugula, pesto Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ariano - $15.95: blackened salmon, lettuce, sliced tomato, fontina cheese, cherry peppers, balsamic glaze Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Di Manzo - $15.95: short rib, caramelized onion, smoked gouda, arugula, served with spicy crema & house fries on the side Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Burrata Basilico - $15.95: orecchiette, arugula basil pesto, burrata, fresh parmesan, toasted pine nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Michele's Manicotti - $15.95: egg crepes stuffed with ricotta cheese, served in a sausage ragu topped with parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Crab Vodka - $16.95: lumache, crab, vodka sauce, red chili, anchovy bread crumb, fresh parmesan Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchetti alla Mongelli - $15.95: ricotta gnocchi, brown butter, roasted pistachio crumble, dried blueberries, fresh parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vongole Bianco - $16.95: tonarelli, little neck clams, garlic, lemon, white wine, red chili, pecorino Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Affogato - $10: two scoops of our house made gelato drowned in espresso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cannoli Duo - $12.5: pistachio ricotta, ricotta chocolate chip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Nutella Pizza - $12.5: sugar sweetened pizza dough with hazelnut chocolate spread, fresh strawberries, powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Tiramisu - $12: imported mascarpone and ladyfingers delicately soaked in espresso, marsala wine Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- House Made Gelato - $9: comes with 2 scoops Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Limoncello Cake - $12: lemon mascarpone, raspberry glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Zeppole - $11.5: sugared fried dough, chocolate hazelnut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Morning Toast Cocktail - $16: rye whiskey, apricot liqueur, gentian, lemon, maple syrup, egg white, lemon zest Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Olde Manor Cocktail - $14: hibiscus-infused whiskey, mure liqueur, lemon, honey, blackberry, mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cappuccino - $5: available in decaf
- Coffee - $2.5
- Vigna Isa, Pinot Grigio - $12: Veneto Italia Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Sides
- Ariano Fries - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks - $8.95: Served With Marinara Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Ariano
- Is Ariano dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Ariano has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ariano Fries.
- What can I eat at Ariano on a dairy-free diet?
- Ariano Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Ariano have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Ariano Fries and Vigna Isa, Pinot Grigio.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Ariano?
- Santos Meatball, at roughly 122.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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