Sardella's Italian Restaurant – Italian
Sun-drenched flavors and the comforting aroma of simmering Zuppa del Giorno welcome guests into this vibrant Italian haven, where every meal begins with a celebration of crispy, golden-hued arancini and eggplant fries. Indulgence takes center stage with towering stacks of double-tiered fried mozzarella and Zia’s tender meatballs, while the briny steam of local mussels 'Lucciano style' transports diners straight to the Mediterranean coast. This is a space where timeless charm meets soulful cooking, perfectly balanced by the crisp, garden-fresh crunch of a classic Caprese or herb-flecked Caesar salad.
Memorial Boulevard +14018496312 https://sardellas.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, keto, low-carb, high-protein, pescatarian, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, atkins, south-beach, high-fiber, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, carnivore, aip, renal, zone, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the mouth-watering dishes and generous portions, celebrating the kitchen for its consistently flavorful offerings. Guests love the inviting space and memorable atmosphere, while reviewers highlight the accommodating service from a knowledgeable staff that ensures a seamless dining experience.
Menu
Antipasti
- Zuppa del Giorno - $10: Homemade soup of the day. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zia's Meatballs - $15: Three Aunt Josephina’s meatballs served with Sardella’s marinara sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double-Tiered Fried Mozzarella - $13.5: Served with Sardella’s marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Calamari - $18.5: Local Point Judith calamari tossed with cherry peppers and lemon olive oil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arancini - $14.5: Fried risotto balls filled with peas and mozzarella cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Fries - $13.75: Served with our homemade marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Local Mussels 'Lucciano style' - $19: Simmered in natural broth with onions, garlic, olive oil, lemon Calabrian Chili. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Sardella's Garden Salad - $12.5: Mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, balsamic vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $13.5: Homemade Caesar dressing, croutons, shaved parmesan cheese. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Salad - $16: Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil, mixed greens. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insalata di Piedmont - $16: Radicchio, spinach, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata Salad - $18: Imported Burrata, arugula, and cherry tomatoes, garnished with our pesto sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Panzanella Salad - $16: Romaine lettuce tossed with vinaigrette-soaked bread cubes, fresh mozzarella, and garden tomato with zesty vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Pasta Marinara - $16.95: Linguine, Sardella’s marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bolognese - $25: Ground beef, pork, garlic, plum tomatoes, fresh herbs, over linguine. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni alla Vodka - $20: Rigatoni pasta tossed in a vodka tomato cream sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Napoli - $26: Rigatoni, grilled chicken, portabella mushrooms, gorgonzola cream sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortellini alla Ella - $26: Cheese-filled tortellini with baby spinach, roasted red pepper pesto cream sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Ravioli - $35: Lobster-filled ravioli in a plum tomato cream sauce garnished with lobster meat. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ravioli Panna Prosciutto - $25: Ricotta-filled ravioli, prosciutto, fresh basil, pecorino cream sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna al Forno - $25: Layered pasta, ground beef, pork, ricotta, plum tomatoes, and our marinara. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Puttanesca - $25: Plum tomato, capers, garlic, anchovies, and kalamata olives over linguine. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Parmesan - $27: Hand-breaded, baked with Sardella’s marinara sauce, mozzarella, served over linguine. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Parmesan - $29: Hand-breaded, baked with Sardella’s marinara sauce, mozzarella, served over linguine. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmesan - $25: Hand-breaded, baked with Sardella’s marinara sauce, mozzarella, served over linguine. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barolo Short Ribs - $38: Slow-roasted beef short ribs served in a Barolo wine demi-glaze over mashed potatoes. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thick-Cut Bone-In Pork Chop Andriana - $38: Covered in a shallot, port wine, crumbled gorgonzola cheese sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zuppa di Vongole - $29: Steamed local littleneck clams and linguine with choice of spicy red sauce or white wine broth. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Salmon - $36: Covered in a basil lemon butter sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scampi Smaglianti - $31: Sautéed shrimp, garlic, white wine butter sauce, served over linguine. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brick Oven Stuffed Branzino - $37: Filled with a risotto, roasted tomato, herbs, lemon sauce served over greens. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calabrese alla Fra Diavolo - $42: Lobster, mussels, shrimp Calabrian Chili simmered in a broth then served over rigatoni pasta. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Brick Oven Pizza
- Loretta Margherita - $16.5: San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozz, fresh basil, parmigiano reggiano, EVOO. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aunt Josephina Pepperoni - $19: San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozz, fresh basil, pepperoni, parmigiano reggiano, EVOO. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aunt Angelina - $21: 14 mo. aged parma prosciutto, arugula, parmigiano reggiano, EVOO. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uncle Carlo Bianco - $20: Mozz, pecorino, parmigiana, ricotta, parsley, EVOO. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aunt Philomina Brooklyn Style - $20: Blend of three Italian cheeses, homemade tomato sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aunt Min - $20: Italian sausage, broccolini, lemon zest, EVOO. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aunt Ann - $22: Spicy soppressata, mozz, Calabrian chili pepper, San Marzano tomatoes, EVOO. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
Signature Sides
- Side Meatball - $5: Zia's Meatball Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts - $10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sauteed Broccolini - $10 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whipped Red Bliss Potatoes - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood Oven Garlic Bread - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Risotto al Parmigiana - $10 Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Sardella's Tiramisu - $10: Italian ladyfingers soaked in espresso and layered with mascarpone whipped cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Decadence Cake - $11: A rich chocolate cake with a melted center. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- New York Cheesecake - $10: Creamy and authentic cheesecake with a graham cracker crust. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Crème Brûlée - $10: Fresh vanilla bean custard served cold with a thin layer of caramelized sugar.
- Cannolis - $10: Chocolate chip mascarpone filling. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Napoleon - $10: Sugar-glazed puff pastry shell filled with vanilla ice cream, strawberries, and whipped cream, topped with chocolate sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Affogato al Caffè - $12: Vanilla ice cream drowned in your choice of regular or decaffeinated espresso. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Freshly Brewed Coffee - $4: Regular or decaf
- Hot Tea - $4
- Espresso - $5
- Cappuccino - $6
- Sardella's Espresso Martini - $15.5: Dark or with a touch of Irish cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Peroni Nastro Azzurro - $8: Bottled Beer Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- The Italian Mule - $15: Vodka, fresh lime, limoncello, and ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Acqua Panna 1L - $8: Still Water Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- San Pellegrino 1L - $8: Sparkling Water Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
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