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MARTINI SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Johnny's version - Tiger shrimp garnished with vermouth-marinated olives - 8.99

GREAT CRAB CAKES
Chef Jeff loaned us his winning recipe made with real crab meat.  Sauteed and served on a mound of Barilla angel hair pasta with rémoulade sauce - 7.99

FAMOUS FRESH STEAMED MUSSELS
Prince Edward Island mussels simmered in a white wine tomato broth and tossed with Barilla spaghetti - 7.99

MOZZARELLA MARINARA
A wedge of lightly fried Mozzarella with fresh marinara and pesto sauce - 4.99

CAPRESE SALAD
(Buffalo Mozzarella)
Fresh sliced slabs of Buffalo Mozzarella, roma tomatoes and sliced Bermuda onions laced with extra virgin olive oil and fresh-shaved Parmesan - 5.99

MARGHERITA PIZZA
Garlic and olive oil, fresh pear tomatoes, chopped herbs, Wisconsin Mozzarella and Asiago cheese - 5.99

SAUSAGE BREAD
Home baked bread stuffed with Des Moines' own Grazionos' sausage, yellow onion, Mozzarella and Colby cheese.  Served with arrabbiata sauce - 4.99

ITALIAN SAUSAGE STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Seasoned Italian sausage, Wisconsin Mozzarella and Parmesan baked until bubbly - 6.99

BATTERED CHICKEN BREAST TENDERS
We really hand-batter just the tenders of the chicken breast with mild Italian seasonings and crisp until golden.  Served with marinara or ranch dipping sauce - 6.99

LITTLE ITALY
A "Grande" helping of all Johnny's favorites:   Calamari Arrabbiata, Sausage Bread, Mozzarella Marinara and Battered Chicken Breast Tenders.  Big enough for four - 11.99

   Homemade Soups & Side Salads    

ANTIPASTO INSALATA
Pinwheels of Italian meats and cheeses nestled beside fresh greens tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with pepperoncini and black olives- 6.99

PARMIGIANO CHICKEN SALAD
Hand-breaded Parmesan chicken breast, red onion and roma tomatoes set atop garden greens tossed with tomato-basil vinaigrette - 6.99

PEPPER SEARED SALMON SALAD
Fresh Atlantic salmon, balsamic greens, Parmesan cheese crostini, chevre goat cheese, Bermuda red onion and roma tomatoes - 7.99

   Johnny's Combinations    

   Sides For Sharing    
(These sides are big enough to share!)

   Johnny's Sandwiches    

SMOTHERED CHICKEN PORTABELLA
A marinated chicken breast char-broiled and topped with sautted portabella mushrooms and Provolone cheese served on a Rotella's Kaiser bun -   6.49

BACON, LETTUCE AND TOMATO
Your choice of toasted white, wheat or rye bread stuffed with lettuce, tomato and crispy bacon and roasted garlic mayonnaise - 5.99

GARDEN CLUB GRILLE
Fresh grilled vegetables on a focaccia roll with Johnny's pesto mayonnaise, topped with lettuce, tomato and onion - 6.49

PIGGY BACK PORK CHOP SANDWICH
Iowa's best boneless chop topped with prosciutto ham, Italian smoked Mozzarella cheese, served on a Rotella's Kaiser roll with iceberg lettuce, tomato and onion - 7.49

SMOKED TURKEY REUBEN
The classic Reuben with a twist.  Grilled tender hickory-smoked turkey, Wisconsin Swiss cheese, 1000 island dressing and coleslaw, served on our marbled rye - 5.99

CHICKEN PARMIGIANO SANDWICH
Our Parmesan crusted chicken breast is topped with Johnny's marinara and Mozzarella cheese on a toasted Rotella's Kaiser roll -  6.99

YOUR CRUSTED STEAK SANDWICH
A 7-ounce top sirloin grilled to order and served open faced with your choice of crusts.  Choose from horseradish, Iowa Maytag blue cheese or Parmesan cheese -  8.49 (If you prefer, we can do it naked)

   Johnny's Favorites    
(All Johnny's pastas & Italian favorites are served with our
family-style salad bowl and fresh baked breads.)

LINGUINI WITH CLAMS
Manilla clams sauteed with olive oil, garlic and fresh basil, simmered in white wine sauce and tossed wtih Barilla linguini - 9.99

CHICKEN FETTUCCINI ALFREDO
Grilled breast of chicken tossed with spinach fettuccini and our homemade Parmesan cream sauce - 7.99

SHRIMP FETTUCCINI ALFREDO
Seasoned lemon pepper shrimp tossed with spinach fettuccini and our homemade Parmesan cream sauce - 8.99

PASTA POMODORO
A light vegetarian entree.  Roma tomatoes, garlic, spinach and portabella mushrooms tossed in olive oil and aromatic broth with Barilla linguini and fresh Parmesan cheese  6.99

CHICKEN LIMONE
Breast of marinated chicken sautted in extra virgin olive oil with a lemon butter sauce, finished with fresh spinach nested over Barilla angel hair pasta - 7.99

ITALIAN MEATLOAF
We take mom's version, add an Italian twist, then top it off with roasted pan gravy -  7.99

HOMEMADE CHICKEN POT PIE
A golden flaky crust covers generous portions of fresh chicken breast, blended with garden vegetables in a creamy sauce -  7.49

HOT TURKEY SANDWICH
Slices and slices of roasted turkey breast between slices of homestyle bread and served with real garlic mashed potatoes and roasted pan gravy -  7.49

HOT BEEF SANDWICH
Our traditional hot beef sandwich.  Slow cooked pot roast served on homestyle bread with real garlic mashed potatoes and rich beef gravy -   7.49

CHUBBY CUT TOP SIRLOIN
Cut from the heart of the sirloin - a Black Angus center-cut steak cut chubby at 12 ounces -  14.99