Cafe Verona Menu Independence, Missouri

Satisfy your senses and appetite!

Benvenuta! Our Menu

Drawing inspiration from culinary tradition, Café Verona offers a dining experience
that will stimulate the senses and satisfy appetites. We look forward to serving you!

MAIN MENU

Antipasta

LEMON PESTO WHITE BEAN HUMMUS
Garlic olive oil, kalamata olives, feta cheese, fresh vegetables, and grilled pita  12.99

TOASTED RAVIOLI
house-made ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese, served with pesto and arrabbiata sauce   14

FRIED MOZZARELLA
hand breaded, served with marinara   13

SICILIAN ARTICHOKE DIP
creamy dip with melted cheeses, Scimecas Italian sausage, spinach, artichokes, and garlic served with warm pita bread   15

CALAMARI FRITTI
breaded calamari, pepperoncini, grated pecorino romano, and served with garlic aioli and marinara   15

ROASTED TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
whipped honey ricotta cheese, roasted tomatoes, pesto, and a balsamic reduction   14

CRISPY EGGPLANT PARMESAN BITES
breaded in Parmesan and Italian breadcrumbs, fried golden and served with marinara   9

BASKET OF BREAD STICKS
Four | 4.99
Dozen | 12.99

 

Zuppa/Insalata

ZUPPA
soup of the day   6

VERONA’S HOUSE SALAD
spring mix, roasted tomatoes, olives, red onions, Parmesan, and croutons with Verona’s house vinaigrette   6.99

CAESAR
crisp romaine, shaved Parmesan, and croutons with Caesar dressing    7.99

CHICKEN CAESAR
crisp romaine, grilled chicken, shaved Parmesan, croutons, and Parmesan chips with Caesar dressing
entree 15.99 | add anchovies +3

GRILLED SALMON PANZONELLA
Atlantic salmon, grilled and brushed with a sweet balsamic glaze, served with classic Italian bread salad, marinated tomatoes, red onions, oregano, basil, and roasted garlic cloves, finished with a balsamic vinaigrette   17.99

BEET SALAD
spring mix tossed in lemon vinaigrette, sliced beets, orange slices, candied pecans, with a goat cheese balsamic drizzle   13.99

GRILLED CHICKEN-SPINACH PECAN SALAD
spinach, candied pecans, strawberries, grilled chicken, goat cheese, balsamic reduction with a lemon basil dressing   15.99

 

Flatbreads

GARLIC / CHEESE FLATBREAD  12

SAUSAGE & PEPPERS
caramelized bell peppers and onions, with Verona’s marinara, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and pesto   15

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BACON
whipped ricotta cheese, peppered bacon, shaved Brussels, and basil infused hot honey  15.99

CHICKEN ALFREDO
creamy Parmesan sauce, chicken, crispy peppered bacon bits, mozzarella, and topped with baby spinach   16.99

 

Sandwiches

Served with Parmesan fries or house salad

PARMIGIANO
Parmesan, crispy chicken, marinara, and fresh mozzarella on rosemary focaccia bread   14.99

ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE
roasted tomatoes, pesto, and a blend of Italian cheeses on rosemary focaccia bread    13.29

MEATBALL & MOZZARELLA
our signature meatballs, mozzarella cheese, spicy arrabbiata sauce, and marinara sauce on a toasted Italian roll   13.99

 

Pasta

sub pasta with zucchini noodles +2

CHICKEN ORECCHIETTE
orecchiette, chicken, red pepper flakes in a creamy vodka rosa sauce
half order   13.99   |   full   17.99

RIGATONI SAUSAGE ROSA
Scimecas Italian sausage, mushrooms, and sweet peas cooked in a peppered rosa sauce
half order  13.99   |   full  17.99

RIGATONI CARBONARA
rigatoni, crispy pancetta, and sweet peas tossed in a Parmesan cream sauce and topped with a crispy 6-minute egg   16.99
add chicken  4.99   |   Italian sausage  4.99

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
fettuccine, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, and pecorino romano    16.99
add chicken  4.99   |   Italian sausage  4.99   |   shrimp  7.99

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
spaghetti in house-made Italian meat sauce with our signature meatballs
half order  12.99   |   full  18.99

BAKED MAC N CHEESE
orecchiette pasta, melted Italian cheeses, topped with melted mozzarella and Italian breadcrumbs    16.99
add chicken  4.99   |   Italian sausage  4.99

LASAGNA
pasta layered with Scimecas Italian sausage, ground beef, ricotta, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan    17.99

PESTO PRIMAVERA
penne pasta, seasonal vegetables, roasted tomatoes, and garlic in a pesto sauce    16.99
add chicken  4.99   |   Italian sausage  4.99

LEMON BASIL SHRIMP
capellini pasta tossed with shrimp and spinach in a preserved lemon cream sauce and fresh basil   20.59

 

Secondo

GORGONZOLA RIBEYE
12oz grilled ribeye, freshly grated gorgonzola cheese, mushrooms, caramelized onions, bacon, and marsala sauce, with crispy roasted rosemary potatoes and Brussels sprouts   37.99

ITALIAN SAUSAGE & PEPPERS
Italian sausage, Parmesan crusted roasted potatoes, red peppers, onions, and garlic butter with melted mozzarella   17.99

SALMON PORTOFINO
Salmon crusted with Italian breadcrumbs and pan fried. House made potato gnocchi cooked in a lemon caper piccata sauce with baby spinach and mushrooms, toasted pine nuts and grated Parmesan   28.99

CHICKEN PICCATA
seared chicken breast, lemon cream sauce, capers, spinach, fettuccine pasta, and topped with a grilled lemon   23.99

CHICKEN MARSALA
pan seared chicken on a bed of fettuccine and smothered in a mushroom marsala sauce    24.99

CHICKEN PARMESAN
pan fried marinated chicken with Italian breadcrumbs, marinara, and melted mozzarella, served with spaghetti   24.99
sub fettuccine alfredo pasta +2

CHICKEN CARCIOFI
two pan fried chicken breasts, artichoke hearts, olives, capers, roasted tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes, served with a side of spaghetti in rosa sauce
half order  17.99   |   full  28.99

EGGPLANT PARMESAN
spaghetti pasta, fried eggplant topped with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce   18.99

 

Sides

GARLIC PARMESAN FRIES  5.49

MAC N CHEESE  7.99

ZUCCHINI E OLIO  5.99

MEATBALLS (2)  5.99

SAUTÉED GARLIC SPINACH  3.99

Design your own pasta dish! Pick your pasta and sauce. Complete your dish by adding a protein.

PASTA + SAUCE   13.29
add house salad for   5.99

PASTA
Spaghetti
Fettuccine
Rigatoni
Orecchiette
Capellini
Gnocchi
Zoodles

SAUCE
Marinara
Bolognese
Basil Pesto Cream
Parmesan Cream
Vodka Rosa
Spicy Arrabbiata
Lemon Butter Sauce

PROTEIN
Meatball  4.99
Scimecas Italian Sausage  3.99
Chicken  3.99
Shrimp  4.99
Salmon  6.99

DESSERT

TIRAMISU
ladyfingers soaked in espresso liqueur, with a sweet whipped mascarpone filling, topped with fresh cocoa   8.99

LIMONCELLO RICOTTA CHEESECAKE
made in house with fresh berries and cream   10.99

SEASONAL CANNOLIS
two house-made classic cannolis   7.99

DESSERT TRIO
tiramisu, gelato, and cannoli   12.99

GELATO
choice of 2 scoops of spumoni, vanilla, or limone with whipped cream and fresh berries   10

AFFOGATO
perfectly poured espresso over a scoop of vanilla gelato and white chocolate chips   7

KIDS

Specially crafted for children 12 years and under.
All dishes served with Italian bread & butter.

STARTERS

Verona’s Salad   3
House Made Hummus with Pita Points   4

BIG MEAL

Chicken Strips (2) and Fries   8
Fettuccine Alfredo   7
Spaghetti Marinara   6
Buttery Noodles with Parmesan   5
Italian Mac-n-Cheese   7.50

SIDES

French Fries   3.50
Broccolini   3.50

APERITIVO

Drinks

Bar and Patio only

Sangria 6

House Wine 6

Domestic Beers 4

 

Tapas

Available from 4pm – 6pm

SICILIAN DIP
Small portion of our signature Sicilian dip with pita chips    5

HUMMUS
Cannellini hummus with pita chips   5

CHEESE FLATBREAD (6 inch)
Garlic butter, melted mozzarella, served with marinara    6

PARMESAN FRIES
Crispy fries, garlic seasoning, grated Parmesan    5

BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Fried crispy and tossed in lemon basil    5

BRUSCHETTA
Crostini topped with bruschetta tomatoes    4

PEPPERONI FLATBREAD (6 inch)
Red sauce, melted mozzarella, pepperoni    7
make it spicy with arrabbiata sauce    +1

Happy Hour

Monday through Friday
4pm to 6pm

 

$2 Off All Wine  ~  by the glass
$4 Beer  ~  all beer in house
$6 Sangria  ~  Italian classic
$2 Off All Specialty Cocktails  ~  classic & seasonal

CATERING

SHAREABLES

priced per person

SICILIAN DIP
Local Italian sausage, Italian cheese blend, roasted tomatoes spinach, artichokes, and garlic served with pita chips 7.00

GARLIC BREAD WITH CHEESE
Flatbread dipped in garlic butter, topped with melted mozzarella, provolone and Parmesan 6.00

BREAD BASKET
Italian baguette, Lavash Cracker, Sweet rolls.
Family (4-6) 8.00
Half Pan (8-10) 16.00
Full Pan (18-20) 32.00

SALADS

VERONA’S SALAD
crisp Romaine and spring mix with our slow roasted tomatoes, Parmesan, olives, onions, and croutons with Italian dressing
Family (4-6) 24.00
Half Pan (8-10) 44.00
Full Pan (18-20) 80.00

CAESAR
Crisp romaine, shaved parmesan, roasted tomatoes, croutons Parmesan crips and house made caesar dressing
Family (4-6) 24.00
Half Pan (8-10) 44.00
Full Pan (18-20) 80.00

FLATBREADS

priced per person

CAPRESE
Fresh mozzarella, Parmesan, tomato bruschetta, olive oil, basil and a house balsamic reduction drizzle 8.00 ITALIAN COMBO Salami, Italian sausage, pepperoni, peperoncini, mozzarella, fresh basil, on red sauce base 9.00

CHICKEN PESTO
Chicken, pesto base, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, balsamic pickled onions, and grated Parmesan 12.00

ALFREDO
Creamy Parmesan, chicken, crispy peppered bacon bits, mozzarella, topped with baby spinach 11.50

VEGGIE
Marinara, zucchini noodles, goat cheese, roasted tomatoes, red peppers, sweet yellow onions, garlic, Parmesan seasoning, baby spinach drizzled with balsamic reduction 9.00

SALMON & CAPRI
Extra virgin olive oil base, thyme , goat cheese, roasted tomatoes, red onions, grilled salmon, baby spinach, house made balsamic reduction drizzle 14.00

PASTAS

Substitute any pasta or meat on any a dish for an additional charge depending on market prices

LASAGNA
Meat sauce made with local Italian sausage and ground beef, layered with pasta, ricotta cheese, and topped with melted mozzarella
Family (4-6) 55.00
Half Pan (8-10) 90.00
Full Pan (18-20) 180.00

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Fettuccine pasta with our classic garlic cheese and cream sauce
Family (4-6) 45.00
Half Pan (8-10) 68.00
Full Pan (18-20) 135.00

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH CHICKEN
Fettuccine with garlic cheese, cream sauce and grilled chicken breasts
Family (4-6) 45.00
Half Pan (8-10) 68.00
Full Pan (18-20) 135.00

ORECCHIETTE ROSA
Pasta in creamy vodka rosa sauce
Family (4-6) 40.00
Half Pan (8-10) 65.00
Full Pan (18-20) 125.00

ORECCHIETTE ROSA WITH CHICKEN
Pasta in creamy vodka rosa sauce
Family (4-6)  55.00
Half Pan (8-10) 65.00
Full Pan (18-20) 125.00

SPAGHETTI MARINARA
Spaghetti in our signature marinara sauce
Family (4-6) 40.00
Half Pan (8-10) 60.00
Full Pan (18-20) 120.00

SPAGHETTI MARINARA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Spaghetti in our signature marinara sauce and ground sausage
Family (4-6) 60.00
Half Pan (8-10) 85.00
Full Pan (18-20) 170.00

PESTO PASTA WITH SHRIMP OR CHICKEN
Penne pasta in house made pesto served with garlic butter shrimp or grilled chicken breast
Family (4-6) shrimp 70.00 | chicken 60.00
Half Pan (8-10) shrimp 140.00 | chicken 120.00
Full Pan (18-20) shrimp 260.00 | chicken 220.00

MUSHROOM MARSALA PASTA
Fettuccine with sauteed mushroom and creamy marsala sauce
Family (4-6) 55.00
Half Pan (8-10) 75.00
Full Pan (18-20) 145.00

MUSHROOM MARSALA PASTA WITH CHICKEN
Fettuccine with sauteed mushroom and creamy marsala sauce with grilled chicken
Family (4-6) 45.00
Half Pan (8-10) 65.00
Full Pan (18-20) 130.00

BUTTER NOODLES
Fettuccine pasta with butter and Parmesan
Family (4-6) 20.00
Half Pan (8-10) 30.00
Full Pan (18-20) 60.00

BAKED TORTELLINI
Four cheese tortellini baked in rosa sauce topped with melted mozzarella
Family (4-6) 55.00
Half Pan (8-10) 85.00
Full Pan (18-20) 170.00

BAKED TORTELLINI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Four cheese tortellini baked in rosa sauce topped with melted mozzarella
Family (4-6) 70.00
Half Pan (8-10) 105.00
Full Pan (18-20) 200.00

ASPARAGUS
Grilled with garlic Parmesan seasoning and olive oil
Family (4-6) 25.00
Half Pan (8-10) 48.00
Full Pan (18-20) 92.00

PARMESAN RISOTTO
Deliciously creamy risotto
Family (4-6) 23.00
Half Pan (8-10) 45.00
Full Pan (18-20) 90.00

CHEESY POLENTA CAKES
5.00 each

ZUCCHINI
Grilled with garlic Parmesan seasoning and olive oil
Family (4-6) 25.00
Half Pan (8-10)  48.00
Full Pan (18-20) 92.00

SIDES

GARLIC PARMESAN FRIES
Extra crispy, tossed in our signature seasoning
Family (4-6) 18.00
Half Pan (8-10) 36.00
Full Pan (18-20) 70.00

DESSERT

priced per person

TIRAMISU
Lady finger soaked in coffee liqueur layered with a sweet and light mascarpone cream 7.00

CITRUS & OLIVE OIL SHORTCAKE.
Zesty sweet and light shortcake served with wild berry sauce and strawberries 8.00

CHEESECAKE
ask for our different cheesecake option 8.00

TRADITIONAL CANNOLI
Sweet ricotta filling with orange zest with chocolate chips and pistachio 4.00

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