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Expresso Italian Villa

Expresso Italian Villa has been a favorite of Charlottesville diners for years because of the wide variety of menu items … and because each one is prepared and served with perfection. Because of the variety on our menu, everyone in your party is sure to find just what they're looking for.

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We are looking forward to serving you.

  Appetizers - Fun Starters
Garlic Bread Loaf $1.75
Cheese Garlic Bread Loaf
Our Garlic Bread is done just right: Right as the an appitizer and right as the perfect side dish to any of our entrees.
$2.75
Mozzerella Sticks
Six mozzerella cheese sticks, deep-fried with our special batter. Served with marinara sauce.
$6.00
Soup Du Jour
Ask about today’s house-made selections
1.95 -cup
2.95 - bowl
Potato Skins
Six skins deep fried and loaded with Cheese & Bacon. Served with a side of sour cream.
$6.50
Buffalo Wings
Eight spicy chicken wings, served with house-made Ranch dressing.
$6.25
Fried Ravioli
Six cheese ravioli, coated in an Italian breading. Served with marinara sauce.
$5.75
Fried Mushrooms
Fresh button mushrooms, breaded and fried. Served with Ranch dressing.
$5.75
   
  Salad Delites
Stuffed Tomato
Large red tomato filled with your choice of Tuna Salad or Chicken Salad. Served on a bed of salad greens & cucumbers, hard-boiled eggs, and crackers.
$6.25
Expresso Chef Salad
Julienne of Virginia ham & turkey breast with provolone & American cheese, served over a bed of fresh salad greens with tomato wedges, carrots & red cabbage, and hard-boiled eggs. Served with thousand island dressing.
$7.50
Villa Garden Salad
Green leaf & iceburg lettuces, red cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, and hard-boiled egg. Served with your choice of dressing and crackers.
$4.95
Antipasto Romano
Mixed Greens topped with Genoa salami, ham, provolone cheese, olives, tomatoes, pepperoncini, cucumbers, artichoke hearts, and anchovy. Topped with our special dressing and served with crackers.
$7.95
Expresso Greek Salad
Fresh salad greens, tomatoes, anchovy, feta cheese, calamata olives, pepperoncini, wine vinegar, olive oil, and crackers.
Small - $5.95
Large - $7.95
Fried Chicken Salad
Crispy chicken tenders served atop our fresh salad greens, with cucumbers, tomatoes, and carrots, with cheddar cheese, hard-boiled egg. Served with honey mustard dressing.
$7.95
   
  Charlottesville’s Best Burgers
Hand-formed 6-ounce hamburger patties, cooked to your order!
With lettuce and tomato, mayonnaise on request.
Served with your choice of french fries, onion rings, cole slaw, potato salad, or fruit cup.
Hamburger
Add sauteed mushrooms, bacon or fried onions for 75¢ each!
$5.50
Cheeseburger
(American, Swiss, Provolone, or Cheddar)
Add sauteed mushrooms, bacon or fried onions for 75¢ each!
$6.25
   
  Personal Pan Pizzas
  Smaller Size … Same Big Taste!
The Best Lunch Special in Town
Available from 11:30am to 3:00pm Monday through Friday only!
Sorry, In-House Only -- No take out!
Muchroom $3.95
With Salad - $5.50
Pepperoni $3.95
With Salad - $5.50
Onion and/or Pepper $3.95
With Salad - $5.50
Villa Special $5.50
With Salad - $6.95
   
  Fresh Made Sandwich Platters
Premium Deli Sandwiches made to order on your choice of white, wheat, or rye bread.
Served with lettuce and tomato, mayonnaise on request.
All Deli sandwiches are served with your choice of french fries, onion rings, cole slaw, potato salad, or fruit cup.
Add cheese for 50¢ Cheeses available include: American, Swiss, and Provolone.
(Any of these made on Croissant for 50¢ extra.)
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast $5.95
Ham $5.95
Pastrami $6.50
B L T $5.25
Roast Beef $6.50
Corned Beef $6.50
Tuna or Chicken Salad $5.95
   
  Hot Italian Subs
Heated Submarine Sandwiches, served on a toasted 9” sub roll, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and our special dressing.
All Subs are served with potato chips & a pickle.
Add Fries or Onion Rings for $1.00 more.
Genoa Salami $5.95
Ham $6.25
Tuna Salad or Chicken Salad $5.95
Pastrami $6.75
Corned Beef $6.50
Roast Beef $6.50
Ham, Cheese & Genoa Salami Combo $6.50
Turkey & Roast Beef $6.95
Meatless $5.50
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast $6.25
   
  Parmigiana Subs
Meatball $6.75
Meatball and Sausage $7.25
Chicken $6.95
Eggplant $6.75
Veal $6.95
Italian Sausage $6.95
Philly Steak & Cheese
Our Famous Philly Cheesesteak - Thin slices of tender steak, topped with sauteed onions, fresh lettuce and tomato, all smothered with melted provolone cheese.
$6.75
The Gyro
A Villa favorite for over 20 Years! Ground lamb and beef, seasoned Greek-style, and sliced thin. Stuffed into warm Pita bread, with tomatoes, onions, and fresh, house-made Tzaziki Sauce (Cucumbers, yogurt, and dill)
$6.75
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  Villa Speciality Platters
All speciality sandwiches are served with your choice of
french fries, onion rings, cole slaw, potoato salad, or fruit cup.
Grilled Cheese
Two slices of cheese with tomato, and your choice of Ham or Bacon. Grilled to perfection on your choice of bread.
$5.50
Reuben
The classic sandwich made with thin slices of corned beef or turkey with Swiss cheese, saurkraut, and thousand Island dressing. Crilled on Rye bread.
$6.95
Lady Cavalier
A fresh buttery croissant filled with our tender roast beef and roasted turkey breast with cheese, lettuce. and tomato.
$6.95
Texas Style Barbecue
Minced house-made pork barbecue, with a tangy tomato- based BBQ sauce! Served on a warm bun with cole slaw and pickle spear.
$6.50
Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich
Fresh 6-ounce Chicken Filet, herb and garlic marinated, and grilled.
$6.75
Cried Chicken Breast Sandwich
5-ounce batter-dipped bonless breast of chicken, served on a warm Kaiser roll with lettuce and tomato.
$6.75
Fried Flounder Filet Sandwich
5-ounce flounder filet, coated with our special breading and fried golden brown. Served on a bun with tartar sauce. Add cheese for 50¢.
$6.50
Classic Villa Club
Oven roasted Turkey Breast and Premium Ham with bacon, American cheese, lettuce and tomato on three slices of bread. Mayonaisse upon request
$6.95
The Villa Chicken Finger Basket
The Chicken Finger Basket features the Villa’s tender chicken fingers and our tasty french fries. Served with honey mustard dressing.
$6.95
   
  Italian Villa Dinner Entrees
  American - Italian - Greek - Chicken - Seafood - Pasta - Steaks
Chicken, Steak & Seafood
Dinners served with small house salad or cup of soup and bread
Chicken Finger Platter
Breaded chicken tenders served with honey mustard dressing, cole slaw and french fries.
$9.95
Fried Chicken Dinner
One half chicken (breast, drumstick, thigh, wing) golden fried and served with your choice of spaghetti, french fries, or potato salad.
$10.25
Broiled Breast of Chicken
Fresh breast of chicken flavored in our special marinade, and grilled. Served with a side of spaghetti, french fries, or potato salad.
$11.25
12 ounce T-Bone Steak
Grilled to your specifications and served with French fries or potato salad.
$14.25
10 ounce New York Strip Steak
Hand cut and grilled to your specifications and served with French fries or potato salad.
$12.95
10 ounce Chopped Sirloin
Hand formed fresh, chopped sirloin steak, cooked to order and served with French fries or potoato salad.
$10.25
Fried Shrimp
Six large shrimp, breaded and deep fried to perfection. Served with French fries or potato salad
$11.25
Fried Flounder Filet
8 ounce flounder filet, hand breaded with our special coating, and fried to golden brown. Served with French Fries or potato salad.
$10.25
Fried Oysters
Six big oysters, breaded and deep fried to perfection. Served with French fries or potato salad.
$10.50
Gyro Dinner
Ground Lamb and Beef seasoned Greek style, sliced thin, stuffed into a Pita Bread, topped with Tomatoes,Onions and Tzaziki Sauce (cucumbers, yogurt, dill). Served with French fries & baby Greek salad
$9.95
   
Villa Style Italian Specialties
Served with small house salad or cup of soup, bread, and side of spaghetti.
Veal Cutlet Parmigiana
Tender veal cutlet with our special seasoned breading, topped with spicy marinara sauce
$13.95
Chicken Parmigiana
Boneless breast of chicken hand breaded & fried golden brown, topped with marinara sauce & melted mazzerella cheese
$10.95
Veal Steak Parmigiana
Breaded veal patty covered with our famous sauce and melted cheese
$9.25
   
Villa Pasta Favorites
All sauces & toppings are freshly prepared in our kitchen.
Dishes include small house salad or cup of soup & bread.
Lasagna
Baked in casserole with meat & marinara sauces & our special four-cheese blend.
$8.95
Manicotti
Tender pasta tubes filled with seasoned cheese blend & topped with marinara sauce & baked with cheese.
$8.95
Cannelloni
Tender pasta tubes filled with seasoned pork & beef, topped with marinara sauce & baked with cheese
$9.25
Spaghetti ala Roma
Our famous spaghetti, covered in marinara sauce, smothered in cheese & baked in the oven
$8.75
Stuffed Shells
Large pasta shells, filled with seasoned cheeses, covered with marinara & baked Parmigiana style
$8.95
Eggplant Parmigiana
Fried fresh eggplant slices, layered with sauces and cheese & baked in casserole - Served with a side of spaghetti.
$8.95
Tortellini Alfredo
Fettucine noodles tossed in our creamy alfredo sauce and baked au gratin with cheese.
$9.75
Fettucine Alfredo
Fettucine noodles tossed in our creamy alfredo sauce and baked au gratin with cheese.
$8.95
Tortellini Parmigiana
Cheese or meat filled pasta treats covered with sauce and cheese and baked au gratin.
$9.50
   
Spaghetti
A home-style Italian classic with your favorite homemade sauce.
Maromara Sauce $7.25
Meat Sauce $8.25
Meatballs $8.75
Italian Sausage $8.75
Mushrooms $8.75
Meatball & Sausage Combo $9.50
   
Ravioli
Pasta pockets filled with herbed cheese or seasoned meat topped with your favorite sauce.
Marinara Sauce $8.25
Meat Sauce $9.25
Meatballs $9.50
Italian Sausage $9.50
Mushroom $9.50
Parmigiana $9.50
   
  Pan Pizza
We use the finest flours, fresh baker’s yeast,
and our years of experience to make the finest pizza in Charlottesville.
Plain Cheese Pizza

Add Your Toppings
(Pepperoni, Ham, Italian Sausage, Meatballs, Bacon,
Anchovies, Onions, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Black Olives )

Price Per Topping: $1.20 - Small $1.75 - Medium $1.95 - Large

Add Gourmet Toppings
(Broccoli, Jalapenos, Spinach, Fresh Tomatoes, Feta
Artichoke Hearts, Provolone, Pineapple, Extra Cheese )

Price per Gourmet Topping: $1.60 - Small $2.00 - Medium $2.25 - Large

Small - $6.25
Medium - $9.25
Large - $10.00
   
  Speciality Pizzas
Villa Special Super Pizza
For a really special pizza, try the Villa Special, it is unforgettable.
Small - $9.25
Medium - $14.95
Large - $16.95

Villa Vegetarian
Topped with mushrooms, black olives, green peppers, onions and double cheese.
Small - $11.95
Medium - $18.95
Large - $21.25

The Wahoo
Pick any five toppings.
Small - $9.95
Medium - $15.25
Large - $17.25

4 Cheese
Provolone, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Cheddar, Herbs
Small - $8.50
Medium - $11.25
Large - $13.25

Tex Mex
Jalapeños, Onions, Green Peppers, Black Olives, Cheddar
Small - $9.25
Medium - $12.95
Large - $14.25

Spinach
Spinach, Mushrooms, Olive Oil, Oregano, Mozzarella
Small - $8.95
Medium - $12.75
Large - $13.95

Greek
Feta, Black Olives, Artichoke Hearts, Oregano, Mozzarella A white pizza with no tomato sause.
Small - $11.25
Medium - $14.25
Large - $18.25

Hawaiian
Ham, Bacon, Pineapple
Small - $9.25
Medium - $13.25
Large - $15.25

Bacon Cheeseburger
Bacon, Cheddar, Hamburger
Small - $9.25
Medium - $13.25
Large - $15.25

Meat Lover’s
Bacon, Ham, Sausage, Pepperoni, & Meatball
Small - $9.95
Medium - $15.25
Large - $17.25
Discount On All Large Pizza Orders
BUY TWO PIZZAS ANY SIZE AND GET ONE SAME SIZE/SAME PRICE PIZZA FREE
NOT FOR IN HOUSE – ONLY FOR PICK UP TO TAKE OUT
   
  Calzone & Stromboli
Calzones and Strombolis are made to order from fresh pizza dough.
Please count on at least 20 minutes preparation time.
They take a little longer, but they’re worth the wait!
Ham Calzone
Ham, Ricotta, and Mozzerella cheese.
$6.50
Spinach
Fresh spinach, Ricotta and Mozzerella cheese.
$6.50
Meat Stromboli
Pepperoni, Sausage, Green Pepper, Onion, Mushrooms, Mozzarella.
$7.95
Veggie Stromboli
Green Pepper, Onion, Mushrooms, Broccoli, Tomatoes, Mozzarella.
$7.50
   
  Delicious Villa Desserts
  (Why Save the Best for Last?)
New York Style Cheesecake
A Rich Creamy Favorite!
$3.75
New York Style Cheesecake with Strawberry Topping $4.25
Classic Carrot Cake
Made from scratch with fresh carrots, raisins, pecans, and covered in sweet cream cheese icing.
$3.95
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Sundae
Two big scoops of vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, salted with peanuts & a cherry!
$3.95
Chocolate Peanut Butter "Buckeye" Cake
Rich, moist chocolate cake with a creamy peanut butter filling and a thick, chocolate ganache topping!
$4.25
Ask about our Dessert of the Day (Priced Daily)
   
  Side Orders
Cole Slaw $1.50
French Fries $1.95
Onion Rings $2.10
Potato Salad $1.50
Side of Spaghetti $3.50
 
  Beverages
Coffee • Tea • Milk • Soda
Fresh Brewed Coffee $1.25
Decaffeinated Coffee $1.25
Hot Chocolate $1.35
Hot Lipton® Tea
(Decafeinated Available)
$1.25
Fresh Brewed Ice Tea $1.75
Milk or Chocolate Milk $1.50
Soda (free refills)
(Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew, Pink Lemonade)
$1.75
Specialty Coffees
Cappuccino $2.95
Flavored Cappuccino
(Vanilla - Amaretto - Hazelnut - Caramel)
$3.50
Expresso $2.00
Double Expresso $3.00
Cafe au Lait $2.95
Domestic Wine
Glass $3.15
Half Carafe $8.50
Full Carafe $13.75
Imported Wine
Glass $3.75
Half Carafe $9.95
Full Carafe $15.95
Beer
Domestic Beer
(Bud - Bud Light - Michelob - Michelob Light - Coors Light)
$2.95
Imported Beer
(Heineken - Corona)
$3.95

All menu items and prices are subject to change without notice. All menu items are subject to availability.

 

EXPRESSO ITALIAN VILLA
129 North Emmet Street · Charlottesville, VA  22903-1728
Phone (434) 296-9977 · FAX (434) 296-3778

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