Mortadella Head – Italian
This vibrant eatery hums with the energy of a classic neighborhood deli, where the intoxicating aroma of simmering Bolognese and freshly baked dough fills the air. Guests can indulge in everything from airy, crisp-bottomed Roman pizza slices and sauce-drenched subs to decadent, multi-layered lasagnas that evoke the warmth of a traditional Sunday dinner. It is a sanctuary of Italian-American comfort, where golden-fried arancini and hand-stretched mozzarella sticks celebrate bold, nostalgic flavors in every satisfying bite.
20, College Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02144 +16179966680 http://mortadellahead.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics, zone
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Homemade Mozzarella Sticks - $5.5: Whole milk mozzarella logs, egg wash, bread crumbs, served with tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sicilian Arancini - $5.5: Rice balls filled with cheese and meat, fried golden brown Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Caponata - $5.5: Traditional Sicilian eggplant relish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Roman Pizza Slice - $5.5: 72-hour fermented dough, light and airy crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Roman Pizza - $5.5: Authentic Italian crust with buffalo chicken toppings Available at: dinner, lunch
- New England Bar Style Pizza - $12: 12 inch pan pizza, 2/3 cheddar and 1/3 mozzarella mix, crispy laced edges Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Sandwiches
- The Mortadella Head Sub - $14.5: Eggplant parmesan, chicken parmesan, thinly sliced mortadella, roasted red peppers, cheese, tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Sub - $13: Ground beef and pork meatballs, provolone cheese, tomato sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta and Lasagna
- Quattro Formaggi Lasagna - $18: Fresh pasta, ricotta, provolone, pecorino Romano, mozzarella, marinara sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bolognese Lasagna - $19: Fresh pasta, four cheeses, slow cooked meat sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken and Broccoli Rabe Lasagna - $19: Fresh pasta, garlic cream sauce, chicken, roasted broccoli rabe Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Roasted Broccoli Rabe - $8: Oven roasted with olive oil, garlic, and parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Meatballs - $9: Beef and pork blend with Roman pizza bianca crumbs Available at: dinner, lunch
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