Paisan`s Restaurant

Established in 1950, Paisan’s has survived 4 four moves. Paisan’s started on Park
Street and moved around the corner to 821 University Avenue in 1951. In 1969,
Paisan’s was relocated to the basement of it’s sister restaurant, Porta Bella. From 1975
to 2006 Paisan’s was located in University Square. In 2006, we moved to our current
location overlooking Lake Monona.
Paisan’s has received numerous awards for its thin crust pizza. We take pride in the
creation of every pizza with the freshest ingredients available. There is no skimping
on our gourmet pizzas. We have our own special sausage recipe made by a Chicago
butcher.
Another favorite, the Garibaldi sandwich was introduced to Madison in 1957. The
Garibaldi was billed as a revolutionary new sub sandwich named after Garibaldi, a
revolutionary hero of Italy.
Of course, who can come to Paisan’s and not have a Porta salad?
Wines Selection
White
Red
Chardonnay.................... 7.50 / 30.00
Pinot Grigio..................... 7.50 / 30.00
Prairie Fume................... 7.50 / 30.00
White Zinfandel ............ 7.50 / 30.00
Reisling ............................ 7.50 / 30.00
Cabernet .................................... 7.50 / 30.00
Chianti .........................................7.75 / 31.00
Chianti Classico...................... 9.00 / 36.00
Lambrusco ................................ 7.50 / 30.00
Malbec........................................ 7.50 / 30.00
Merlot......................................... 7.50 / 30.00
Sparkling
Pinot Noir .................................. 7.50 / 30.00
Red Zinfandel .......................... 7.50 / 30.00
Shiraz.......................................... 7.50 / 30.00
Moscato............................ 7.50 / 30.00
Champagne Brut ............. 7.75 / 31.00
Sangria
“A Paisan’s Favorite”
Your choice of SWEET WHITE Rhine wine,
or DRY RED burgundy wine combined with
fruit juices and liqueur
Glass $ 7.50
Small pitcher
$15.00
Large pitcher
$30.00
The Basics
Soft Drinks
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Doc 360,
Sierra Mist, Diet Sierra Mist,
Mountain Dew, Diet Mountain Dew
Lemonade, Ice Tea
Glass (free refills)..........................2.75
Pitcher (no refills)........................6.50
Sprecher Root Beer ........bottle 3.50
Red Bull ...................................................4.25
Coffee ....................................................... 2.75
Tea............................................................. 2.75
Milk ........................................................... 2.75
Shake ....................................................... 5.00
Juice – Tart Cherry, Cranberry
Grapefruit, Orange, Pinapple........... 3.00
Appetizers
MOZZARELLA STICKS – Served with a side of homemade tomato sauce............................................................... 8.95
TOASTED SPICY CHEESE BREAD – A ten inch loaf of French bread topped with our
special blend of cheeses and spices. (G/F)........................................................................................................................... 9.25
MOZZARELLA BREAD – A ten-inch loaf of French bread topped with
mozzarella cheese. (G/F)........................................................................................................................................................... 9.25
SPINACH BREAD – A ten inch loaf of French bread topped with chopped
garlic, spinach and mozzarella cheeses. (G/F) ................................................................................................................... 9.75
GARLIC BREAD – Served with a side of homemade tomato sauce. (G/F) ..................................................................5.00
BOWL OF SOUP OR CHILI (seasonal) – Served with bread and butter. .................................................................... 6.25
SIDE OF TOMATO SAUCE ..................................................................................................................................................... 1.00
G/F=gluten free bread option available for an additional $2.00
Salads
Small and large salads are served with French or sourdough bread and butter.
Dressing choices: French, French Bleu, Bleu cheese, Buttermilk Ranch, Italian,
Thousand Island, fat-free French, Low-fat yogurt-basil or Caesar.
Small
Large
PORTA™ – Iceberg and romaine lettuce topped with ham,
salami, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, garbanzo beans
and green peppers......................................................................................................................................6.50........................11.25
VEGETABLE SALAD – Iceberg and romaine lettuce topped with broccoli,
cauliflower, carrots, cucumbers, mushrooms and tomatoes. (G/F).............................................6.50........................11.25
CAESAR SALAD – Romaine lettuce topped with black olives,......................................................6.50........................11.25
hard boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and croutons. (G/F)
CHICKEN CAESAR – An eight-ounce grilled chicken breast served
over a bed of romaine lettuce and garnished with black olives,
cherry tomatoes, hard boiled egg, croutons and Parmesan cheese. (G/F)..................................NA....................... 13.25
G/F = Gluten free option is available
As a courtesy to other guests, please do not use
your electronic devices in the bar or restaurant
Paisan’s Specialty Pizzas
Diced onions garnish all of our pizzas unless otherwise specified.
Sorry, NO SUBSTITUTIONS on specialty pizzas. Add garlic at no extra charge.
Add a cup of soup, small Porta, vegetable or Caesar salad with pizza… $4.50
Basket of bread…$3.00
Add your favorite topping to our specialty pizzas for the additional item price.
(6”)
10.30
(9”)
16.70
(12”)
22.50
(16”)
27.05
DELUXE – Italian sausage, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese and choice of green or banana peppers
SALERNO – Pepperoni, mushrooms, black olives and mozzarella cheese.
TACO – Seasoned beef, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, lettuce served with sides of taco sauce and sour cream.
GIARDINO – Sliced tomatoes, sliced onions, mozzarella cheese and choice of green or banana peppers.
VEGETARIAN PESTO – Made from a traditional Northern Italy recipe. Olive oil, fresh walnut-basil pesto,
sliced tomatoes, mushrooms, black olives and mozzarella cheese.
SUPER HOT – Pepperoni, sliced onions, banana peppers and hot spicy cheese.
BELLA – Our special thick rich meat sauce.
SHRIMP – 6” 9.80 / 9” 16.35 / 12” 22.15 / 16” 26.70
CHICKEN – 6” 8.95 / 9” 14.40 / 12” 20.05 / 16” 24.50
Personalize your pizza
(6”)
(9”)
(12”)
(16”)
CHEESE.................................................................................................. 7.95 ................ 13.25 ...............18.15........... 22.25
SINGLE ITEM....................................................................................... 7.95 ................ 13.25 ...............18.15........... 22.25
ADDITIONAL TOPPING (excluding shrimp or chicken) ......................2.25 ..................2.85 ............... 3.40............. 3.75
ADDITIONAL TOPPING - SHRIMP............................................. 4.10 ..................5.95 ................7.30............ 8.20
ADDITIONAL TOPPING - CHICKEN ..........................................3.25 ................ 4.00 ................5.30............6.00
CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
MEAT AND SEAFOOD - Anchovies, bacon, Canadian bacon, ground beef, Italian sausage, pepperoni,
meatball, chicken and shrimp
VEGETABLES AND FRUIT- Artichoke hearts, banana peppers, black olives, broccoli, mushroom, green olives,
walnut-basil pesto, green pepper, sliced onions, tomatoes, spinach and pineapple
CHEESES- Extra mozzarella, cheddar and spicy cheese
Grand Sandwiches
Served on a loaf of French bread (Excludes Whitehouse)
Add a cup of soup or a small Porta, Caesar or vegetable salad for $ 4.35
Add French fries for $ 2.50
GARIBALDI™ .............................................................................................................................................................................9.75
A 1957 Paisan’s original. Layers of ham, salami, pepper jack cheese, tomatoes and
your choice of green or banana peppers.
SMOKED TURKEY CLUB......................................................................................................................................................9.75
Smoked turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, tomatoes, lettuce and onions.
Served with a side of mustard-mayonnaise.
VEGETARIAN ADELLE..........................................................................................................................................................9.75
Lettuce, onions, pepper jack cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives and your
choice of green or banana peppers. G/F
MEATBALL PARMESAN .......................................................................................................................................................9.75
Meatballs topped with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.
SPICY MEATBALL PARMESAN........................................................................................................................................10.25
Meatballs topped with pepper jack cheese and a tomato sauce of onions and green peppers.
WHITEHOUSE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10.50
Sliced ham and chicken breast topped with a wine-cheddar cheese sauce and bacon
crumbs. Baked and served open faced on white toast.
Sandwiches on a Kaiser roll
Add a cup of soup or a small Porta, Caesar or vegetable salad for $ 4.35
Add French fries for $ 2.50
*PROFESSOR SMITH’S BURGER.......................................................................................................................................7.95
A favorite sandwich of a longtime UW professor. 1/3 pound hamburger,
topped with lettuce, bacon, tomato and cheddar cheese. G/F
*SWISS BURGER ......................................................................................................................................................................7.95
A 1/3 pound hamburger topped with onions, tomatoes and Swiss cheese. G/F
GRILLED CHICKEN................................................................................................................................................................ 8.95
A six ounce marinated chicken breast topped with lettuce, tomato, onions and Swiss
cheese. Served with a side of mustard-mayonnaise. G/F
CHICKEN PARMESAN .......................................................................................................................................................... 8.95
A six-ounce chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce. G/F
All of our hamburgers are cooked medium well.
* Consuming raw or undercooked foods from animal origins may pose a risk of food borne illness especially
for the very young, elderly, pregnant women and those who are immuno-compromised.
G/F - Gluten free bread available on all sandwiches, add $2.00
All of our products are prepared in a common kitchen with gluten present. Due to these circumstances,
we are unable to guarantee that any menu item is completely free of gluten allergens.
Italian Dinners
Served with French or hot sourdough bread.
Dinners include a cup of soup or a small Porta, vegetable or Caesar salad.
Any dinner may be ordered without soup or salad for $2.00 less
MEAT FILLED LASAGNA – Layers of noodles, ground beef, tomatoes, fresh mushrooms,
ricotta and parmesan cheeses. ................................................................................................................................................. 17.95
TETRAZINNI – Spaghetti, Seashells or Spinach Fettuccine noodles topped with a thick,
cream cheese sauce and your choice of topping:
Seafood........... 18.95
Chicken .......... 17.95
Mushroom .........17.95
CHICKEN OR MUSHROOM ALFREDO – Your choice of pasta topped with Chicken or
mushrooms in a creamy Alfredo sauce.................................................................................................................................. 17.95
GRILLED CHICKEN PARMESAN – Grilled chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese
and tomato sauce with your chose of pasta .......................................................................................................................... 17.95
MEAT FILLED RAVIOLI – Seasoned ground beef wrapped in noodle puffs and topped with
tomato sauce. ................................................................................................................................................................................ 16.50
RAVIOLI FLORENTINO – Noodle puffs filled with spinach, ricotta, parmesan and mozzarella
cheese, topped with tomato sauce.......................................................................................................................................... 16.50
THREE MEAT CANNELLONI – Tubes of pasta stuffed with chicken, beef and Italian sausage
topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses and your choice of tomato or cheese sauce................................ 17.95
MANICOTTI – Tubes of pasta stuffed with spinach, mozzarella, parmesan and ricotta cheeses,
topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses and your choice of tomato or cheese sauce................................ 17.95
Fresh Pasta
CHOOSE YOUR PASTA: Spaghetti, Seashells, Spinach Fettuccine
Served with French or hot sourdough bread.
Dinners include a cup of soup or a small Porta, vegetable or Caesar salad.
Any dinner may be ordered without soup or salad for $2.00 less
HOMEMADE MEATBALLS & TOMATO SAUCE ......................................................................................................... 15.00
HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE ..........................................................................................................................................13.50
MEAT SAUCE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 15.00
Seasoned ground beef, onions and green peppers in our homemade tomato sauce.
MUSHROOM SAUCE .............................................................................................................................................................. 15.00
Made with fresh mushrooms in our homemade tomato sauce
ALFREDO SAUCE ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15.00
ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS................................................................................................................................... 15.00
Two Italian sausage links topped with green peppers and onions in our homemade
tomato sauce.
HALF AND HALF.......................................................................................................................................................................16.00
Your choice of meat or Florentino ravioli and a half order of pasta with your choice of sauce.
Nightly Specials (served 4pm – close)
Dinners include your chose of a cup of soup or a small Porta, vegetable or Caesar salad.
SUNDAY – COMBINATION PLATTER – Half orders of meat lasagna and chicken or
mushroom tetrazzini. ............................................................................................................................................................. 18.50
MONDAY – Fresh pasta (does not include soup or salad)........................................................................Single order 9.25
Spaghetti, seashells, or spinach fettuccine and your choice of sauce ............................................. All you can eat 12.25
TUESDAY – RAVIOLI PARMESAN – Meat Ravioli or Florentine Ravioli covered in tomato
sauce and mozzarella. Baked to perfection........................................................................................................................ 15.75
WEDNESDAY – MEAT LASAGNA – Baked and topped with our homemade tomato sauce............................. 16.75
THURSDAY – CANNELLONI OR MANICOTTI – Three tubes of cannelloni or manicotti
topped with tomato or cheese sauce....................................................................................................................................... 16.75
Luncheon Specials
Served Monday – Friday from 11AM - 4PM
Add a cup of soup or a small Porta, Caesar or vegetable salad for $4.35
MEAT LASAGNA – Baked and topped with our homemade tomato sauce. .......................................... 9.75
THREE MEAT CANNELLONI – Two tubes of pasta stuffed with a blend of
beef, chicken and Italian sausage. Topped with your choice of tomato
or cheese sauce ........................................................................................................................................................... 9.75
MANICOTTI – Two tubes of pasta stuffed with spinach, Mozzarella, Parmesan
and Ricotta. Topped with cheese and your choice of tomato or cheese sauce........................................ 9.75
CHICKEN OR MUSHROOM ALFREDO – Choice of pasta topped with
chicken or mushroom Alfredo sauce................................................................................................................. 11.00
MEAT OR FLORENTINO RAVIOLI – Topped with our homemade tomato sauce. .........................10.50
FRESH PASTA – Choice of pasta topped with your choice of meat sauce,
mushroom sauce, Alfredo sauce, meatballs or Italian sausage and peppers........................................... 9.75
SMALL SALAD AND A CUP OF SOUP – Choice of Porta, Caesar or vegetable salad.
accompanied with a cup of soup .......................................................................................................................... 8.50
HALF SANDWICH AND SIDE* – Choice of a Garibaldi, Turkey Club or Adelle
half sandwich and a side......................................................................................................................................... 9.50
HALF CHEESE BREAD AND SIDE* – Your choice of either a half loaf of mozzarella bread
or spicy cheese bread and a side........................................................................................................................... 9.50
*Side choices: Cup of soup or a small Porta, Caesar or vegetable salad.
Last Updated 8/26/2016