Santino's Little Italy – Italian
Santino's Little Italy captures the spirit of a bustling neighborhood kitchen, where the golden crunch of arancini and the fragrance of warm focaccia dipped in Montamore cheese create an immediate sense of home. The table becomes a vibrant mosaic of shared plates, ranging from the crisp, salty bite of calamari fritti to the garden-fresh brightness of a classic Caprese salad. This inviting retreat celebrates the art of Italian hospitality, turning simple ingredients into a soul-warming experience that lingers long after the last bite.
352, East Stewart Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53207 +14148977367 https://santinoslittleitaly.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Antipasti
- Bruschetta - $12: Wood fired home made Italian bread, extra virgin olive oil, cherry tomato, basil, and shaved Romano Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arancini - $14: Four deep fried rice balls stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Focaccia w/ Montamore Cheese & Olive Oil - $17: Wood fired home made pizza crust, montamore cheese, extra virgin olive oil, and oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Fritti - $17: Santino’s house specialty deep fried squid, lightly floured and seasoned Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Bocce Ball - $16: Santino’s Gigante 10 oz. homemade meatball, house marinara, fresh asiago cheese, ricotta, and Kalamata olives Available at: dinner, lunch
- Melanzana Fritti - $16: Fresh cut globe eggplant lightly breaded and fried served with Santino’s signature marinara Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- House Salad - $8: Mixed greens with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Salad - $16: Chopped mixed greens with romaine lettuce, extra virgin olive oil, feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and avocado Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Salad - $17: Fresh arugula, Grande mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, basil, olive oil and balsamic reduction Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Santino’s Shrimp Salad - $20: Shrimp, avocado, cherry tomatoes, pesto, spicy mustard dressing and cucumbers on a bed of spring mix Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $16: Romaine lettuce, parmesan, and house-made Caesar dressing and croutons Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta Dishes
- Gigante Meatball Plate - $23: Santino’s 10oz homemade meatball, house marinara, Fresh asiago cheese, served over penne rigate Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Carbonara - $24: Fresh grated cheese, dry aged wood smoked Nueske's bacon, eggs, cream, and crushed black pepper, served over penne rigate Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni Alla Vodka - $24: Creamy tomato-vodka sauce, parmesan cheese and fresh basil, served over penne rigate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza Tradizionale
- Paisano - $23: San Marzano tomato sauce, pesto sauce, spicy Italian sausage, mozzarella, shaved asiago and cherry tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deluxe - $24: San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage, pepperoni, onion, black olives, and green bell pepper Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Marnara (Vegan) - $18: San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh garlic, fresh oregano and extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto E Ricotta - $20: Fresh pesto sauce, ricotta cheese and cherry tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Diavolo - $22: San Marzano tomato sauce, cayenne pepper, hot calabrese salami, onion, red bell pepper, and mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek - $20: House made garlic sauce, artichokes, feta, Kalamata olives, and mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Capricciosa - $23: San Marzano tomato sauce, Italian ham, artichokes, black olives, fresh mushrooms, and mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Agrigento - $22: House made garlic sauce, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita - $19: San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- European Chicken Patata - $22: House made garlic sauce, pan fried red skin potatoes, grilled chicken, and mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian - $20: San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh garlic, seasonal vegetables, and mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sicilian - $21: San Marzano tomato sauce, oregano, anchovy, grilled eggplant, and mozzarella Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Canicatti - $22: White garlic sauce, Italian sausage, mushrooms, and mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Da Vinci - $20: San Marzano tomato sauce, pesto sauce, mozzarella, feta cheese, shaved asiago, and cherry tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Beef Giardiniera - $23: Thinly sliced Italian roast beef with hot or mild giardiniera sauce and mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Diavolo Dolce - $23: San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh Avorio mozzarella, beef pepperoni, red pepper and hot honey Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parma - $25: San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, cherry tomatoes and prosciutto Di Parma Dietary tags: South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Create Your Own Pizza - $18: 12” Pizza with Santino’s zesty sauce and Grande mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avorio Margherita - $20: San Marzano tomato sauce, low moisture fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Garlic Pizza - $17: Pizza served with creamy garlic sauce and shredded mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Alla Vodka - $20: Creamy tomato-vodka sauce with Avario fresh mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tiramisu - $9: Mascarpone coffee-flavored Italian custard
- Galliano Cake - $10: White cake with Galliano and fresh orange juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
Beverages
- Fountain Soda - $5: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Lemonade, Ginger Ale, Diet Sierra Mist, Mug Root Beer, Iced Tea, Cranberry, and Italian Cherry Soda
- Italian Sparkling Water - $5: San Pellegrino Regular, Lemon or Orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coffee - $5: Signature Valentine Italian Coffee
- Espresso - $7: Fresh ground Italian style espresso
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