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Chuck's Italian Restaurant

Italian Restaurant, Music Venue, and Pizzeria$$$$

Oak Park, Des Moines

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Main Menu

add fried ravioli meat or cheese for $7

Small Pates

Add a dipping sauce to any order for $0.50 extra or switch out the one your appetizer is served with. Choose between chipotle ranch, ranch, blue cheese, creamy parmesan, French, creamy Italian, Italian or red pepper aioli

Homemade Famous Onion Rings

6.00

Hot Wings

9.00

Breaded with a spicy kick, served with your choice of Ranch or Blue Cheese

Stuffed Mushrooms

6.00

Fresh mushrooms stuffed with ricotta and Italian herbs, broiled with a creamy parmesan sauce

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

6.00

Fresh mozzarella handbreaded with Italian spices served with our homemade marinara sauce

Meatball Sliders

7.00

3 of our homemade meatballs served as a mini burger with marinara and melted mozzarella

Bruschetta Boats

6.00

Our homemade bread toasted in the oven with melted mozzarella, topped with freshly diced tomatoes, onions, basil and a mixture of balsamic vinaigrette. An Italian favorite!

Italian Nachos

8.00

We've turned our pizza crust into crispy chips! Then we top them with pepperoni and melted mozzarella. Add banana peppers and a side of marinara to make these nachos Italian!

Antipasta

12.00

Fresh mozzarella, provolone and cheddar cheese paired with salami, pepperoni and capicolla. Served with blue cheese stuffed olives, pepperoncinis, artichokes and sweet pickles

Garlic Bread

4.00

Served with a side of marinara

Deep Fried Mushrooms

6.00

Fresh mushrooms, handbreaded with Italian seasoning, served with a side of marinara or chipotle ranch

Calamari Fritti

8.00

Fried calamari served with our cocktail sauce

Salami Cheese Sticks

6.00

Crunchy golden brown outside filled with salami and mozzarella, served with a side of marinara

Chicken Pesto Sliders

8.00

Grilled chicken smothered in our homemade pesto, topped with tomatoes and melted mozzarella. Served on slider ciabatta buns

Fried Zucchini

7.00

Zucchini spears breaded and fried served with chipotle ranch for a spicy kick

Greens

Dressing: Italian, Creamy Italian, French, Ranch, Blue Cheese, Chipotle Ranch and Creamy Parmesan. Substitute grilled shrimp or salmon for $4 more

Side Salad

4.00

Mixed spring greens combined with iceberg lettuce and shaved carrots. Topped with homemade croutons

Eggplant Panzanella

10.00

Fresh crusty bread, grilled eggplant, spring salad, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and fresh herbs tossed with balsamic vinaigrette make this a light but flavorful dish

Eggplant Caprese Salad

8.00

Grilled eggplant, fresh tomatoes and mozzarella topped with fresh basil and balsamic vinaigrette. Served with our homemade bread

Capo Salata

12.00

Mixed greens topped with fresh mushrooms, tomatoes, shredded carrots, salami, ham and shredded mozzarella. Topped with grilled chicken

Pasta

All pasta dishes served with side salad and your choice of dressing, chipotle ranch, ranch, Italian, creamy Italian, blue cheese, french, or creamy parmesan

Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina

13.00

Homemade gnocchi baked in our marinara sauce topped with mozzarella

Homemade Cavatelli En Casserole

13.00

Handmade cavatelli noodles topped with our meat sauce and melted mozzarella piping hot from the oven

Good Ole Fashioned Spaghetti

12.00

Your choice of marinara, meat sauce or spaghetti sauce, also served with Italian sausage or Meatball

Shrimp Scampi

15.00

Broiled shrimp with butter, garlic and Italian breadcrumbs atop a bed of fettuccine alfredo

Spinach Ravioli

14.00

Handmade noodles filled with spinach alla florentine topped with gorgonzola sauce

Italian Stuffed Pepper

13.00

Large green bell pepper stuffed with our delicious meatball mixture, served over a bed of spaghetti topped with our marinara sauce

Chuck's Parmigiana

15.00

Your choice of eggplant, chicken or veal parmigiana, all are handbreaded in Italian spices then topped with our marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, served on a bed of spaghetti

Tortellini Alla Fungo

14.00

Homemade tortellini stuffed with cheese in our creamy alfredo sauce

Baked Lasagne

15.00

Large layers of meat and sauce, baked with mozzarella and ricotta cheese served en casserole. Feeling healthy? Try the spinach version made with fresh spinach and spinach lasagne noodles

Meat Or Cheese Ravioli

14.00

Handmade pockets of goodness topped with our spaghetti sauce

Fettuccine Alfredo

12.00

Pasta tossed with sweet butter, fresh grated romano cheese, heavy cream minced garlic and cracked black pepper

Build Your Own Pasta Bowl

Starts at $12

Pick Your Noodles

Fettuccine, Spaghetti, Cavatelli

Pick Your Sauce

Marinara, Alfredo, Meat Sauce, Gorgonzola

Pick Your Toppings

Meats

2.00

Homemade Sausage, Ham, Capicolla, Pepperoni, Canadian Bacon, Meatball, Anchovies, Sausage Link, Bacon

Spices

0.50

Fresh Basil, Oregano, Minced Garlic, Black Cracked Pepper

Veggies

1.00

Green Peppers, Black Olives, Onions, Mushrooms, Sweet Red Peppers, Banana Peppers, Jalapenos, Sliced Tomatoes, Spinach

Build Your Own Pizza

Pick Your Size: Small (10 inch) $10, Large (16 inch) $12

Pick Your Sauce

Homemade Tomato

With secret spices, a 60 year old recipe

Buffalo Sauce

1.00

Pesto with Fresh Basil and Garlic

1.00

Alfredo with Fresh Garlic & Parmesan

2.00

Pick Your Toppings

Meats

1.00

Homemade Sausage, Ground Beef, Ham, Capicolla, Pepperoni, Canadian Bacon, Meatball, Anchovies, Bacon

Spices

0.25

Fresh Basil, Oregano, Minced Garlic, Black Cracked Pepper

Veggies

0.50

Green Peppers, Black Olives, Onions, Mushrooms, Sweet Red Peppers, Banana Peppers, Jalapenos, Sliced Tomatoes, Pineapple, Spinach

Specialty Pizzas

Pizza Margherita

12.00

Created in honor of a pizza loving queen of Italy. This simple Neapolitan pizza is a blend of garden fresh tomatoes, olive oil, fresh mozzarella with fragrant basil and oregano

Vegetarian

12.00

Black Olives, Green Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms

Chicken Alfredo

13.00

Alfredo sauce, Chicken, Mozzarella, Oregano; allow 5 extra minutes, chicken is cooked fresh

Buffalo Chicken

13.00

Buffalo sauce, fresh grilled chicken, shredded mozzarella, crumbled bacon baked then topped with blue cheese crumbles and green onions

Spinach/artichoke

11.00

Start with our homemade alfredo then top with artichokes, fresh spinach, shredded mozzarella, parmesan baked and topped with fresh tomatoes

Cheeseburger

12.00

Ketchup and mustard sauce topped with ground beef, tomatoes, pickles, onions and American cheese

Hawaiian

12.00

Canadian Bacon and Pineapple

Meat Lover's

13.00

Homemade Sausage, Ground Beef, Ham and Pepperoni

Everything

13.00

The Vegetarian and Meat Lover's combined

Cheese Lover's

10.00

Topped with every cheese under Chuck's roof - Cheddar, Mozzarella, Provolone, Blue Cheese and Parmesan

Mediterranean

12.00

A mixture of pesto and alfredo sauce topped with grilled chicken, black olives, tomatoes eggplant and shredded mozzarella

Burgers & Sandwiches

All burgers / sandwiches are served with your choice of side. Substitute a grilled chicken breast for $2

Bruschetta Burger

9.00

Our 8 oz fresh burger topped with fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic. Add melted fresh mozzarella and you have a masterpiece. Served on a ciabatta bun

Italian Grinder

8.00

Our homemade ground sausage topped with melted mozzarella. Served on our homemade hoagie

Breaded Tenderloin

8.00

Handbreaded tenderloin served with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle. Served on a ciabatta bun

Italian Stallion Burger

9.00

Our homemade meatball in the form of a burger topped with salami, banana peppers, marinara and mozzarella. Served on a ciabatta bun

Terry's Special

9.00

Our homemade sausage in the form of a patty topped with sauteed onions, green and red peppers with melted mozzarella. Served on our homemade hoagie

Meatball Sub

8.00

Our homemade meatballs with marinara and melted mozzarella. Served on our homemade hoagie

Build Your Own Burger

Start at $7. Our seasoned patty topped with your choice of add-ons! All served on a ciabatta bun. Comes with lettuce, pickle, tomato and onion

Toppings 1St

1.00

Bacon, Capicolla, Pepperoni, Salami, Ham, Anchovies, Pesto Spread

Toppings 2Nd

0.50

Sauteed Mushrooms, Grilled Onions, Jalapenos, Green Peppers, Red Peppers, Banana Peppers, Spinach, Black Olives, Provolone, Mozzarella, Cheddar or American Cheese

Taste of Italy

All Entrees served with side salad, choice of chipotle ranch, ranch, Italian, creamy Italian, blue cheese, French, or creamy parmesan

Stuffed Zucchini

13.00

Filled with our homemade sausage, marinara and mozzarella cheese. Served along with a side of spaghetti

Italian Chicken Livers

14.00

Tender and delicious livers breaded in parmesan cheese and Italian herbs and spices. Your choice of 2 sides

Italian Baked Chicken

16.00

Four pieces of chicken baked in olive oil, Italian herbs and garlic. Your choice of 2 sides

Italian Fried Chicken

16.00

Four pieces of chicken, hand breaded in a delightful batter with parmesan cheese, Italian herbs and spices. Your choice of 2 sides

From the Grill*

Charbroiled to perfection. Served with side salad and choice of 2 sides. Add buttery garlic sautéed mushrooms to any steak for $3 extra

New York Strip

18.00

The King of Steaks

Chuck's Top Sirloin

16.00

A juicy steak, famous for it's flavor

Steak De Burgo

25.00

Tenderloin steak sautéed with butter, Italian herbs, garlic, olive oil, cracked black pepper in a light cream sauce

Filet Mignon

24.00

Bacon wrapped filet, the aristocrat of steaks the tender heart of beef

Iowa Chop

14.00

12 oz. Iowa Pork Chop seared to perfection on our charcoal grill

From the Sea*

All Entrees served with side salad & choice of 2 sides

Orange Roughy Rosario

14.00

Breaded in Italian breadcrumbs & fried to perfection

Grilled Or Blackened Salmon

15.00

Grilled Shrimp Skewers

14.00

Baked Orange Roughy

14.00

Breaded Cod Loin

12.00

Sides

Russet Home-Style

3.00

Baked Potato

3.00

Get it loaded with bacon, mozzarella, sour cream and green onions for $1 more

Baked Crusted Zucchini Sticks

3.00

Meatball

3.00

Grilled Asparagus

3.00

Hashbrowns

3.00

Get it loaded with bacon, mozzarella, sour cream and green onions for $1 more

Stuffed Pepper

5.00

Fettuccine Alfredo

5.00

French Fries

3.00

Whipped Garlic Potatoes

3.00

Spaghetti

3.00

Italian Sausage

3.00

Garlic Buttered Broccoli

3.00

Fresh Veggies

5.00

Broccoli, Green Peppers, Red Peppers, Zucchini, Mushrooms and Carrots

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

5.00

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