Manalu Italian Restaurant Menu
Manalu Italian Restaurant, located in Frederick, MD, offers a delightful dining experience with a focus on Italian cuisine. The extensive menu includes appetizers like Bruschetta Di Casa and Calamari Fritti, salads such as House Salad and Salmon Salad, and soups like Pasta E Fagioli. Customers rave about the attentive staff, fresh pasta, and delicious dishes like Diavola pizza and veal Milanese. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere and covered patio seating make it a perfect choice for a romantic date or celebratory gathering. Whether you opt for classic Italian entrees like Lasagna or innovative seafood dishes, Manalu guarantees a memorable dining experience. Don't miss out on their flavorful offerings and welcoming ambiance. Make sure to reserve a table in advance, as this popular spot tends to fill up quickly.
Antipasti (Appetizers)
Bruschetta Di Casa
A blend of plum tomatoes, onions, extra virgin olive oil, served over crispy seasoned Italian bread slices
Calamari Fritti
Tender calamari, lightly fried and served with side of marinara sauce
Zucchini Casarecci
Strips of zucchini, flour dipped and lightly battered, served with side of marinara sauce
Mozzarella Alla Caprese
Fresh Mozzarella, tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil
Antipasto Rustico
Fresh Italian meat and cheese, served with grilled eggplant, artichokes, roasted peppers, tomatoes fresh mozzarella, bruschetta and olives
Mozzarella Fritta
Lightly breaded and served with side of marinara sauce
Gamberi Gratinati
Baby shrimp tossed with shallots, fresh Italian herbs, lemon. Topped with Italian bread flakes and baked in the oven
Crostini Di Mare
Fresh sea scallops, baby shrimp and jumbo lump crab meat in a cream tomatoes sauce. Served over Italian bread slices
Zuppa Del Pescatore
Fresh clams and mussel in your choice of zesty red sauce or white wine garlic sauce. Served with toasted bread
Frittura Mista
A mix of rice balls filled with cheese, meatsauce, green peas, Mozzarella Sticks and potato croquettes
Tagliere Misto -for two-
A mix of Italian cold meat and cheeses.
House Salad
Seasonal blend of green, cherry tomato, black olives, carrots, red onions and Italian croutons
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce and Italian croutons. Tossed with our special Caesar dressing
Salmon Salad
Seasonal blend of green topped with grilled Salmon, onions, black olives and cherry tomatoes
Greek Salad
Seasonal blend of green, cherry tomatoes, red onions, black olives. Topped with feta cheese
Crab and Asparagus Salad
Jumbo lump crab meat, fresh asparagus, orange segments and Italian raspberry vinegar over a crispy blend of green
Shrimp Arugula Salad
Steamed shrimp seasonal with extra vergin olive oil and lemon. Served over a bed of arugula and topped with shaved parmesan cheese
Insalate (Salads)
Zuppe (Soups)
Pasta E Fagioli
Cannellini beans, fresh vegetables and tubetti pasta, simmered in a savory broth
Zuppa Del Giorno
cup & bowl - market price; Ask your server for the soup of the day
Classic Sauce
A traditional tomato sauce
Contadina
Homemade sausage, green bell peppers, mushrooms. Served in a marinara sauce
Della Nonna
Homemade Italian meatballs, served in our tomato sauce
Bolognese
Ground meat with onions, tomatoes sauce, fresh basil and carrots with a touch of cream sauce
Pesto Sauce
Ground basil, garlic, olive oil, parmesan and pinenut with alfredo sauce
Primavera
Seasonal vegetable and fresh tomatoes sautéed in olive oil, garlic in a light marinara sauce
Aurora
Shiitake mushrooms, pine-nuts, sun-dried tomato sautéed with shallots in a white wine pesto cream tomato sauce
Casalinga
Veal cubes cooked in a caramelized onions, carrots and green peas. Served with tomatoes sauce and a touch of cream
Gypsy
Fresh tomato, black olives, artichokes and mushrooms sautéed with garlic in a white wine marinara sauce
Puttanesca
Classic marinara sauce, garlic, black olives, capers and anchovies
Arrabiata
Slice hot peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes and black olives in a tomato sauce
Alla Panna
An Alfredo cheese sauce
Aglio & Olio
Sliced garlic and extra vergin olive oil with fresh herbs and black olives
Ai Funghi
Wild mushrooms sautéed with garlic served with marinara sauce
Pomodoro Fresco
Chopped plum tomatoes sautéed in a garlic white wine sauce with touch of marinara
Alla Vodka
Diced bacon, sautéed with shallots in a cream tomato sauce
Classic Pasta Dishes
Dal Forno Italiano
Eggplant Parmiggiana
Battered in eggs and topped with mozzarella cheese. Served in a tomato sauce, with a side of capellini pasta
Baked Ziti
Fresh ricotta, creamy mozzarella and fresh basil, tossed in our tomato sauce
Lasagna
With meat and cheese
Eggplant Florentina
Battered in eggs and stuffed with spinach, ricotta and mozzarella cheese. Served with a side of capellini pasta
Baked Seafood Rigatoni
Creamy sauce with spinach, baby shrimp, sea scallops and fresh ricotta smothered with mozzarella cheese
Baked Ziti Ortolano
Mix of zucchini, eggplant, yellow squash, mushrooms, tomato, spinach and broccoli, tossed with ricotta cheese and tomato sauce. Topped with mozzarella cheese and baked.
Baked Rigatoni Alla Carne
Mixed with sausage, meatball and soppressata, meat sauce, ricotta cheese and tomato sauce. Topped with mozzarella cheese.
Gnocchi Sorrento
Potato dumplings with fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil and imported parmesan cheese in a light creamy rose sauce
Shrimp Parmigiana
Battered in egg and cooked in a traditional tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese and served with side of Spaghetti
Bistecca Napoletana
A 18oz T-Bone grilled just the way you like. Served with a side of broccoli rabe and French fries
Manalu Steak
A 18oz angus rib-eye center cut steak seasoned with seasalt and mixed herbs, grilled and drizzled with a rich demyglace sauce. Served with mushrooms and mashed potato
Carne (Steak)
Pollo O Vitello (Chicken or Veal)
Francese
Battered in eggs and cooked with shallots, mushrooms in a white wine lemon sauce. Served with a side of spaghetti pasta
Cacciatore
Sauteed with onions, mushrooms, tomato and tri-color bell peppers in a traditional tomato sauce. Served over penne pasta
Piccata
Lightly sautéed in pure olive oil with mushrooms, capers in a lemon white wine sauce. Served with a side of spaghetti pasta
Abruzzi
Sautéed in a shallots brandy cream sauce with mushrooms and sun-dried tomato, topped with asparagus spears and mozzarella cheese. Served with a side of capellini pasta
Grigliato
Marinated and grilled, served over spinach with garlic and olive oil, accompanied by a side of fresh grilled vegetable
Parmigiana
Battered in eggs, topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served with a side of capellini pasta
Marsala
Sautéed with imported marsala wine and topped with mushrooms and sun-dried tomato. Served with a side of paccheri pasta
Pizzaiola
Topped with mushrooms and marinara sauce. Served with a side of spaghetti pasta
Romano
Sauteed with shallots, shitakii mushrooms topped with imported prosciutto, spinach and provolone cheese.Served with side of Spaghetti.
Toscano
Battered in egg and sauteed with shallots, mushrooms, fresh plum tomato topped with Jumbo Shrimp and melted mozzarella. Served with side of Fettuccini.
Spaghetti a Vongole
Tender whole littleneck clams sautéed with garlic in a white wine sauce or in a zesty marinara sauce
A Modo Nostro
Baby shrimp sautéed in a garlic white wine sauce with a touch of marinara. Served over fettuccine pasta
Calamari Freschi
Tender rings of calamari sautéed and served in a marinara sauce over linguine
Spaghetti Alle Cozze
Fresh mussels in your choice of a zesty marinara sauce or a garlic white wine sauce
Ravioli Mare E Monti
Homemade black ravioli filled with lobster meat, served with sautéed tender sea scallops, baby shrimp and shiitake mushrooms in a white wine cream tomato sauce
Risotto Del Pescatore
Baby shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari and sea scallops, combined in a light marinara sauce and served with Italian Arborio white rice
Linguine Alla Scampia
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic in a white wine lemon sauce
Paccheri Allo Scoglio
Fresh mussels, whole little neck clams and lobster meat, sautéed with garlic in a fresh plum tomatoes sauce
Capellini Positano
Jumbo lump crab meat, tossed with fresh plum tomato, pure olive oil, garlic and basil
Pesce Del Giorno
Fish of the day
Pesce (Seafood)
Manalu Panini
Prosciutto & Mozzarella
Thinly slice imported prosciutto, fresh mozzarella lettuce and tomato
Polpette Parmigiana
Homemade meatball with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese
Veal Parmigiana
Bettered in eggs, lightly fried with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
Pollo Parmigiana
Chicken breast, bettered in eggs, lightly fried with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
Pollo Alla Brace
Boneless chicken breast grilled, topped with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise
Philly Cheese Steak
Fresh chopped meat, topped with provolone cheese, cooked onions, sautéed mushrooms, lettuce, fresh tomato and mayonnaise
Italiano
Cold imported meat, provolone cheese, lettuce, fresh tomato and mayonnaise
Bella Napoli
Italian sausage, broccoli rabe and provolone cheese
Eggplant Parmigiana
Battered in eggs topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Sausage Parmigiana
Homemade Italian sausage topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Margherita
Tomato sauce, imported bufala mozzarella, fresh basil
Marinara
Tomato sauce, fresh garlic, oregano, fresh basil
Capricciosa
Tomato sauce, imported bufala mozzarella, artichokes heart, mushrooms, ham and fresh basil
Diavola
Tomato sauce, imported bufala mozzarella, spicy salame, roasted bell peppers and fresh basil
Regina
Tomato sauce, imported bufala mozzarella, mushrooms, ham and fresh basil
Quattro Stagioni
Tomato sauce, imported bufala mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, black olives and artichokes divided into four separate sections
Osole Mio White
Imported bufala mozzarella, broccoli rabe and Italian sausage
Bella Italia
Tomato sauce, imported bufala mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, arugula, shaved parmesan cheese and fresh basil
Biancaneve (White)
Imported bufala mozzarella, ham, ricotta cheese and sweet yellow corn
Romana
Tomato sauce, imported bufala mozzarella, anchoivies, black olives, capers and oregano
Manalu
Tomato sauce, shrimp, clams, mussels, lobster meat and fresh garlic
Americana
Tomato sauce, imported bufala mozzarella and pepperoni
Fresca Fresca
Tomato sauce, imported bufala mozzarella, arugula and portobella mushrooms
Sofia Loren
Tomato sauce, imported bufala mozzarella, shrimp, arugula and shaved parmesan cheese
Spiritosa (White)
Imported bufala mozzarella, French fried, hot dogs and parmesan cheese
Calzone Ripieno
Calzone stuffed with bufala mozzarella, sweet salami, ham and ricotta cheese
Primavera -white-
Imported bufala mozzarella, mushrooms, spinach, broccoli,eggplant,yellow squash and cherry tomato.
Rustica
Tomato sauce, imported bufala mozzarella, pepperoni, bacon,ham, Italian sausage and Capicolla.
Pizze Napoletane
Bambini (Kids Menu)
Tortellini
Tomato sauce or Alfredo sauce
Ravioli (Cheese or Meat)
Tomato sauce or Alfredo sauce
Spaghetti
Meatballs or Meatsauce
Chicken Finger
With French fries
