Vesuvio Restaurant and Pizzeria Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Vesuvio Restaurant and Pizzeria, a gem nestled in Brooklyn, NY, where authentic Italian flavors meet a warm, inviting atmosphere. The menu is a delightful journey through classic Italian cuisine. Begin your meal with tempting starters like garden salad or the rich eggplant rollatine. For those craving comfort food, their standout family meals offer generous portions, perfect for sharing, including a large pizza paired with garlic knots and salad. Don’t miss the Power Lunch, which brings together delicious options like penne vodka and the famous mozzarella panini at an unbeatable value.
Vesuvio's dedication to inclusivity shines through its vegetarian options and accessible dining arrangements. With outdoor seating and a full bar, it's an ideal venue for everything from casual lunches to festive family dinners. In a stylish yet relaxed setting, Vesuvio truly embodies a taste of Italy right in your neighborhood.
Power Lunch
Power Lunch
Served with you choice of starters: garden salad, caesar salad, eggplant rollatine, famous fries, mozzarella in carrozza; entrees: 2 square slices, 2 regular slices, cheese burger, penne vodka, chicken panini, mozzarella panini, meatball parm lunch hero, baked ziti, chicken francese, and 1 large fountain soda.
Family Pizza Meal
Large pie, 10 garlic knots, large garden salad and two liter soda.
Family Meal
Family Dinner
Family Dinner
1/2 tray penne pomodoro, 10 garlic knots & a large garden salad.
Family Dinner with Vodka Sauce
1/2 tray penne vodka sauce, 10 garlic knots & a large garden salad
Cold Antipasto
Prosciutto, salami, roasted peppers, olives, provolone, artichoke hearts and fresh mozzarella.
Bruschetta
Toasted Tuscan bread topped with chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil.
Eggplant Rollatini
Battered eggplant with ricotta, baked with homemade tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella.
Garlic Bread
Mozzarella in Carrozza
Mozzarella with marinara sauce.
Mozzarella Sticks (4)
Zucchini Sticks
Fried Ravioli (4)
Buffalo Wings (8)
Served with bleu cheese and celery.
Hot Antipasto
Baked clams, eggplant rollatini, stuffed peppers and stuffed mushrooms.
Baked Clams (8)
Shrimp Cocktail (6)
Calamari Fritti
Crispy calamari served with marinara sauce.
Zuppa Di Mussels
Mussels sauteed in marinara sauce.
Pulpo Salad
octopus red potato tomato caper onion lemon olive oil
Seafood Salad
Shrimp, clams, calamari and mussels in a lemon, celery, garlic and olive oil dressing.
Calamari Arrabiata
Fried calamari, tossed with hot cherry peppers and marinara sauce.
Starters
Soups and Salads
Tortellini in Brodo
Cheese tortellini in a chicken broth soup
Minestrone Soup
Vegetable soup with pasta.
Pasta Fagioli Soup
Traditional white bean and pasta soup
Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken & Rice Soup
Garden Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, onion, olives, cucumbers and vinaigrette.
Caprino Salad
Mixed green, tomatoes, goat cheese and nuts with a raspberry vinaigrette.
Mozzarella Di Casa
Homemade mozzarella, tomatoes, roasted peppers and olive oil.
Tomato Salad
Sliced tomatoes, red onions, basil and sun-dried tomatoes in a balsamic vinaigrette.
Arugula Salad
Tomatoes and red onions lemon olive oil dressing.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce with homemade garlic croutons and Parmigiano cheese in a creamy dressing.
Round Pizza
Mozzarella and tomato.
Square Pizza
Mozzarella and tomato.
Whitestone Pizza
Ricotta and mozzarella.
Grandma Pizza
Fresh mozzarella, marinara and thin crust.
Bruschetta Pizza
Fresh tomato, basil, garlic and thin crust.
Foccacia Pizza
Plum tomato, olive oil and oregano.
Margherita Pizza
Fresh mozzarella, marinara and basil.
Buffalo Pizza
Buffalo chicken and mozzarella.
Lasagna Pizza
Chop meat, ricotta, mozzarella and tomato.
Large Vodka Pizza
Large round pie with vodka sauce & fresh mozzarella
Vesuvio Pizza
Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, peppers and onions.
Primavera Pizza
Broccoli, peppers, mushrooms, onions, eggplant, mozzarella and tomato.
Pizza
Pizza for One
Margherita Pizza for one
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil.
Marinara Pizza for one
Tomato sauce, garlic, oregano and olive oil. No cheese
Whitestone Pizza for one
Mozzarella and ricotta.
Manhattan Pizza for one
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and sausage.
Brooklyn Pizza for one
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and pepperoni.
Arugula Pizza for one
Arugula, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella and shaved Parmigiano.
Insalata Pizza for one
Chopped lettuce, tomatoes, black olives and onions.
Verdura Pizza for one
Grilled eggplant, zucchini, portobello, tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella.
Portobello Pizza for one
Tomato sauce, portobello, mushroom, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh mozzarella.
Quattro Gusti Pizza for one
Prosciutto, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, olives, fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce.
Formaggi Pizza for one
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, provolone and goat cheese.
Capricciosa Pizza for one
Fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, mushrooms and olive oil.
Regular Slice
Square Slice
Grandma Slice
Margherita Slice
fresh mozzarella, marinara and basil slice
White Slice
Vodka Slice
Lasagna Slice
Buffalo Chicken Slice
Meat Stromboli
Chicken Roll
Sausage Roll
Broccoli Roll
Spinach Roll
Eggplant Roll
One Potato Croquette (1)
Pepperoni Pinwheel
Spinach Pinwheel
Cheese Calzone
Garlic Knots (6)
Mozzarella Panini
Chicken Panini
Vegetable Panini
Rice Ball
Rice Ball Special
Topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Side tomato sauce 5oz
From the Counter
For the Table
Grilled Vegetables
grilled eggplant, portobello and zucchini.
Broccoli Rabe
Sauteed in garlic and olive oil.
Broccoli
Sauteed in garlic and olive oil.
Spinach
Sauteed in garlic and olive oil.
Famous Fries
homemade thick fries
Side of Meatballs (2)
2 side of meatballs in sauce
Side of Sausages (2)
Potato Croquettes (4)
Pizza Burger
Tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Cheeseburger
Mozzarella or American cheese.
Beef Burger (6oz)
Burgers
Heros
Veal Parm Hero
Chicken Parm Hero
Meatball Parm Hero
Eggplant Parm Hero
Shrimp Parm Hero
Sausage Parm Hero
Broccoli Rabe and Sausage Hero
Broccoli Rabe and Chicken Hero
Sausage and Peppers Hero
Potato and Egg Hero
Mozzarella and Egg Hero
Peppers and Egg Hero
Prosciutto, Salami and Provolone Hero
Lettuce, tomato, oil and vinegar.
Chicken Peppers Mozz Hero
Grilled chicken roasted peppers and melted mozzarella with balsamic dressing
Grilled Vegetable Hero
Grilled eggplant, zucchini and melted mozzarella with a balsamic glaze
Skirt Steak Hero
Grilled Skirt steak sauteed onions, mushroom & melted provolone with a side of spicy aioli sauce.
Pasta Tremezzo
Shrimp & artichoke hearts sauteed in garlic & olive oil.
Pasta al Salmone
Chunks of salmon with spinach and garlic olive oil.
Pasta Buon Gustaio
Grilled shrimp, green peas, onions and prosciutto in a light cream sauce.
Pasta Rio Mare
Calamari, clams and mussels fra diavolo or marinara.
Pasta Vongole
Clams sauteed with fresh garlic and oil (red or white).
Pasta Toscana
Broccoli rabe, shrimp and white wine topped with breadcrumbs.
Ravioli Cheese
Pasta Puttanesca
Anchovies, capers, olives, garlic and tomatoes.
Pasta a Filetto di Pomodoro
Tomatoes, prosciutto, onions and basil.
Pasta Marinara
Fresh plum tomatoes, basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
Pasta Rustica
Grilled chicken breast, roasted peppers, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic and oil.
Pasta Campagnola
Crumbled Italian sausage, spinach and cannellini beans in a white wine brodino.
Pasta Pomodoro
Homemade Italian tomato sauce.
Pasta Caprese
Plum tomato and basil sauce with diced fresh mozzarella.
Pasta Alfredo
Classic cream sauce.
Pasta Vodka
Pink cream sauce with a touch of vodka.
Pasta Carbonara
Cream sauce with prosciutto and onions.
Pasta Bolognese
Old fashioned Italian meat ragu.
Pasta Primavera
Fresh vegetables, diced tomatoes, garlic and olive oil.
Pasta Barese
Broccoli rabe, red pepper flakes garlic and oil.
Pasta Bandiera
Fresh broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes sauteed in light garlic and oil.
Pasta Aglio e Oilo
Garlic and oil.
Baked Ziti
Baked Ziti Siciliana
With sliced eggplant.
Manicotti Cheese
Stuffed Shells
Lasagna
Pasta
Traditional Entrees
Parmigiana Entree
Breaded with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella served with penne.
Francese Entree
Egg battered and sauteed in a white wine lemon butter sauce. Served with potato and vegetable of the day.
Marsala Entree
Sauteed in a light Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms. Served with potato and vegetable of the day.
Oreganata Entree
Baked with garlic, olive oil, white wine and bread crumbs. Served with potato and vegetable of the day.
Picata Entree
Sauteed with capers, artichoke hearts in a white wine lemon sauce. Served with potato and vegetable of the day.
Eggplant Parm Entree
Battered eggplant, baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella served with spaghetti.
Chicken or Veal Semi Freddo Entree
Fried chicken cutlet or veal cutlet topped with romaine, tomatoes, red onions & fresh mozzarella. Served with potato and vegetable of the day.
Skirt Steak Entree
Grilled marinated skirt steak with a side of spicy aioli. Served with potato and vegetable of the day.
Vesuvio Chicken Entree
Sauteed chicken breast topped with roasted peppers and fresh mozzarella. Served with potato and vegetable of the day.
Scarpariello Chicken Entree
Boneless chicken pieces sauteed in white wine, rosemary, garlic and olive oil. Served with potato and vegetable of the day.
Limone Veal Entree
Tender veal scallopini sauteed in lemon and white wine. Served with potato and vegetable of the day.
Pizzaiola Veal Entree
Thin veal scallopini sauteed in a mushroom marinara sauce served with penne.
Zuppa Di Pesce Entree
Shrimp clams, mussels, lobster tail and calamari sauteed in marinara sauce and served over linguini.
Shrimp Fra Diavolo Entree (6)
6 Shrimp sauteed in a spicy marinara served over linguini.
Shrimp Scampi Entree (8)
8 Shrimp sauteed in garlic, olive oil and white wine. Served with potato and vegetable of the day.
Salmone Entree
Broiled salmon with lemon, white wine and artichoke hearts. Served with potato and vegetable of the day.
Entrees
Desserts
Tiramisu
Lady finger cookies dipped in espresso, layered with a whipped mixture of mascarpone cheese.
Tartufo
Vanilla chocolate ice cream divided by red glazed cherry with sliced roasted almonds marinated in spice, liquor and dipped in chocolate.
Italian Cheesecake
Ricotta cheese, orange zest, vanilla and brandy.
Carrot Cake
Carrots, pineapple, walnuts and spices with a cream cheese frosting.
Nutella Pizzete
Pizza crust topped with hazelnut chocolate spread and vanilla gelato.
Cannoli
Ricotta with mini chocolate chips inside a crisp shell.
Tortoni
A cup of amaretto and rum flavored ice cream covered with macaroon crunch and a cherry.
Warm Chocolate Cake
Baked valrona chocolate topped with vanilla ice cream.
Gelato
Spumoni
Cherry
Rainbow
Chocolate
Lemon
Coconut
Pinacolada
Vanilla Chip
Orange Creamsicle
Italian Ices
Beverages
Poland Spring Water .5 liter
Poland Spring water .5 liter
Fountain Soda large 22oz
Large 22 oz.
Slush Puppie large 22oz
22 oz.
16 oz. Snapple
Orange, Apple, Regular Lemon, Regular Peach, Diet Peach, Diet Lemon
20 oz. Soda Bottle
Large Poland Spring 1.5 liter Water
1.5 liter Poland Spring Water
2 Liter Soda Bottle
Hot Chocolate
Espresso
Cafe Latte
Cappuccino
Nutellaccino
Mochaccino
Caramelccino
Iced Espresso
Iced Cappuccino
American Coffee
Mighty Leaf Herbal Tea
Large Heart Shape Pizza
Mozzarella and tomato.