Appetizers
Our appetizers are carefully designed to produce a delightful taste experience. We discourage substitutions, but if you would like to change something, please put your request(s) in the special instructions box at checkout and we will do what we can.
| 1) Grilled Portabella | A portabella mushroom cap basted with garlic, olive oil, and grilled to a smoked flavor. $7.95 |
| 2) Calamari | Strips of baby squid fried light and crisp served with a lemon aioli. $7.95 |
| 3) Cheese Sticks | Fried mozzarella cheese served with marinara sauce. $5.95 |
| 4) Bruschetta | Crostini topped with a mixture of tomatoes,melted Gorgonzola cheese,drizzled with a sweet balsamic,garlic and basil. $6.95 |
| 5) Toasted Ravioli | Fried ravioli stuffed with smoked mozzarella cheese and served with a spicy tomato Alfredo. $6.95 |
| 6) Mango Shrimp | Grilled shrimp wrapped in proscuitto served with a mango salsa. $11.95 |
| 7) Roasted Garlic | Roasted garlic bulb with chevre cheese, roasted peppers and grilled Italian bread. $6.95 |
| 8) Scallops | Wood oven roasted sea scallops served with julienne tomatoes and leeks over a citrus jus. $9.95 |
Soup
| 1) Minestrone Cosi Cucina | Our creamy Tuscan white bean soup with fresh garden vegetables and pasta. $5.00 Cup, $6.00 Bowl |
| 2) Soup of the Day | Chef's choice soup of the day. Market price - set to $5.00 but subject to change with no notice. $5.00 Cup, $6.00 Bowl |
| 3) Lobster Bisque | Rich and creamy lobster stock with diced tomatoes and shrimp. $5.00 Cup, $6.00 Bowl |
Salads
Our salads are carefully designed to produce a delightful taste experience. We discourage substitutions, but if you would like to change something, please put your request(s) in the special instructions box at checkout and we will do what we can.
| 1) House Salad | Mixed baby greens, tomatoes, green olives and Bermuda onions tossed with balsamic vinaigrette. $4.00 Small, $7.00 Large |
| 2) Caesar Salad | Romaine lettuce served with creamy Caesar dressing, anchovies and home baked croutons. $4.00 Small, $7.00 Large |
| 3) Pine Nut Salad | Toasted pine nuts, tomatoes, and chevre cheese with mixed baby greens tossed with a raspberry vinaigrette. $6.00 Small, $10.00 Large |
| 4) Mozzarella Salad | Mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and Bermuda onions with mixed baby greens tossed with a champagne vinaigrette. $6.00 Small, $10.00 Large |
| 5) Gorgonzola Salad | Apples, toasted walnuts, tomatoes and gorgonzola cheese with mixed baby greens tossed with a walnut vinaigrette. $6.00 Small, $10.00 Large |
| 6) Candied Almond Salad | Sun-dried apricots, candied almonds, and feta cheese over spinach with blackberry vinaigrette. $6.00 Small, $10.00 Large |
Pizza
(Lunch Only)
Please order pizzas from this section during our lunch hours from 11AM to 3PM.
| 1) Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza | Graziano’s Italian Sausage and pepperoni with roasted peppers, mozzarella and provolone cheese with a marinara sauce. $9.95 |
| 2) Vegetable Pizza | Roasted garlic, mushrooms, tomatoes, roasted peppers, olive oil and fresh basil. $9.95 |
| 3) Smoked Chicken Pizza | Smoked chicken, roma tomatoes, and caramelized onions topped with gorgonzola, mozzarella, and provolone cheese on an olive oil herb-basted crust. $10.95 |
| 4) Margherita Pizza | Sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella and provolone cheeses with fresh basil. $8.95 |
| 5) Create your own pizza | Marinara, mozzarella and provolone cheese. $8.95 |
Pizza
(Dinner Only)
Please order pizzas from this section during our dinner hours from 3PM until close.
| 1) Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza | Graziano’s Italian Sausage and pepperoni with roasted peppers, mozzarella and provolone cheese with a marinara sauce. $11.95 |
| 2) Vegetable Pizza | Roasted garlic, mushrooms, tomatoes, roasted peppers, olive oil and fresh basil. $11.95 |
| 3) Smoked Chicken Pizza | Smoked chicken, roma tomatoes, and caramelized onions topped with gorgonzola, mozzarella, and provolone cheese on an olive oil herb-basted crust. $12.95 |
| 4) Margherita Pizza | Sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella and provolone cheeses with fresh basil. $9.95 |
| 5) Create Your Own Pizza | Marinara, mozzarella and provolone cheese. $9.95 |
Calzone
(Dinner Only)
Please order these dishes at dinner only, 3PM until Close.
| 1) Chicken Calzone | Our grilled chicken breast, sun-dried tomatoes, grilled onions, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and provolone cheeses. Comes with a side of Alfredo sauce. $12.95 |
| 2) Shrimp Calzone | Shrimp, spinach and tomatoes, with mozzarella and provolone cheeses. Comes with a side of Alfredo sauce. $15.95 |
| 3) Sausage Calzone | Graziano's Italian sausage, pepperoni, roasted bell peppers, grilled onions with mozzarella & provlone cheese served with house made marinara sauce $12.95 |
Sandwich & Soup or Salad Combos
Our sandwiches are carefully designed to produce a delightful taste experience. We discourage substitutions, but if you would like to change something, please put your request(s) in the special instructions box at checkout and we will do what we can.
| 1) Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato | House cured molasses bacon with Roma tomatoes and baby greens on homemade Focaccia bread. Served with pasta salad. $8.00 |
| 2) Hot Roast Beef and Cheddar | Sliced roast beef with cheddar cheese, lettuce, roma tomatoes and a horseradish mayonnaise served on toasted ciabatta bread. Served with pasta salad. $9.00 |
| 3) Chicken Bacon Caesar Wrap | Slices of grilled chicken and apple-smoked bacon with parmesan, lettuce and caesar dressing in a wrap.Served with pasta salad. $8.00 |
| 4) Open Face Portabella | A grilled portabella mushroom cap with roasted Roma tomatoes, caramelized onions, gorgonzola cheese and spinach topped with lemon garlic aioli served open face on grilled Focaccia bread. Served with pasta salad. $9.00 |
| 5) Hot Ham and Swiss | Hickory smoked ham with aged swiss cheese topped with lettuce, roma tomatoes, and a honey mustard mayonnaise served on toasted ciabatta bread. Served with pasta salad. $9.00 |
| 6) Half Ham and Swiss with Soup or Salad | A half Hickory smoked ham sandwich with aged swiss cheese topped with lettuce, roma tomatoes, and a honey mustard mayonnaise served on toasted ciabatta bread. Served with your choice of soup or salad. $9.00 |
| 7) Half B.L.T. with Soup or Salad | A half house cured molasses bacon sandwich with Roma tomatoes and baby greens on homemade Focaccia bread. Served with your choice of soup or salad. $9.00 |
| 8) Half Hot Roast Beef and Cheddar with Soup or Salad | A half sliced roast beef sandwich with cheddar cheese, lettuce, roma tomatoes and a horseradish mayonnaise served on toasted ciabatta bread. Served with your choice of soup or salad. $9.00 |
Pasta
Please select "Lunch" or "Dinner" first depending on the time you place your order. Lunch hours are between 11AM and 3PM. Dinner hours are from 3PM until close.
Our pastas are carefully designed to produce a delightful taste experience. We discourage substitutions, but if you would like to change something, please put your request(s) in the special instructions box at checkout and we will do what we can.
All salad dressings will be on the side.
| 1) Ziti Cucina | Spicy Graziano's Italian Sausage, sun-dried tomatoes and creme tossed with penne pasta. Our Signature Dish! $14.00 Dinner (3PM-Close), $10.00 Lunch (11AM-3PM) |
| 2) Classic Italy | Grazianos link sausage tossed with roasted peppers, red onions and seasonal wild mushrooms in our house-made marinara sauce over fettuccine. $14.00 Dinner (3PM-Close), $10.00 Lunch (11AM-3PM) |
| 3) Shrimp Scampi pasta | Shrimp,Spinach,bell peppers,broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes in a garlic Scampi sauce over Farfalle Pasta $18.00 Dinner (3PM-Close), $13.00 Lunch (11AM-3PM) |
| 4) Gorgonzola Pasta | Grilled chicken, wild mushrooms, caramelized onions and shallots in a Gorgonzola cream sauce tossed with bow tie pasta. $16.00 Dinner (3PM-Close), $10.00 Lunch (11AM-3PM) |
| 5) Smoked Chicken Pasta | Smoked chicken breast with marinated tomatoes, basil and mushrooms tossed in a light cream sauce over penne pasta. $16.00 Dinner (3PM-Close), $10.00 Lunch (11AM-3PM) |
| 6) Mushroom Pasta | Wild mushrooms, diced tomatoes and shallots tossed with a sherry wine broth over penne pasta. $16.00 Dinner (3PM-Close), $10.00 Lunch (11AM-3PM) |
| 7) Potato Ravioli (Dinner Only) | Please only order this dish at dinner (3PM-Close)
Cheese stuffed ravioli with pan-seared beef tips, red onions, fried potatoes and apple smoked bacon in a cream sauce $15.95 |
| 8) Seafood Pasta (Dinner Only) | Please only order this dish at dinner (3PM-Close)
Shrimp, scallops and calamari tossed with a spicy marinara suace over linguini. $19.95 |
| 9) Lobster Pasta (Dinner Only) | Please only order this dish at dinner (3PM-Close)
Tender lobster in a brandy cream sauce tossed with tomatoes over bow tie pasta. $19.95 |
| 10) Veggie Festiva Pasta | Seasonal vegetables, Roma tomatoes, spinach and pine nuts in a cracked coriander sherry broth over fettuccine. **Vegetarian** $15.00 Dinner (3PM-Close), $8.00 Lunch (11AM-3PM) |
| 11) Fresh Tomato Linguini Pasta | Fresh sliced Roma tomatoes and tossed with garlic and basil in a light olive oil. **Vegetarian** $12.00 Dinner (3PM-Close), $7.00 Lunch (11AM-3PM) |
| 12) Pesto Pasta | Fettuccine coated in a pesto cream sauce then drizzled with a red wine demi-glaze and garnished with diced Roma tomatoes. **Vegetarian** $14.00 Dinner (3PM-Close), $8.00 Lunch (11AM-3PM) |
| 13) Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta | Fettuccine tossed with our house-made Alfredo sauce. **Vegetarian** $14.00 Dinner (3PM-Close), $8.00 Lunch (11AM-3PM) |
| 14) Mushroom Pasta | Wild mushrooms, diced tomatoes and shallots tossed with a sherry wine broth over penne pasta. **Vegetarian** $14.00 Dinner (3PM-Close), $10.00 Lunch (11AM-3PM) |
Pasta (Baked)
Please select "Lunch" or "Dinner" depending on the time you place your order. Lunch hours are between 11AM and 3PM. Dinner hours are from 3PM until close.
Our pastas are carefully designed to produce a delightful taste experience. We discourage substitutions, but if you would like to change something, please put your request(s) in the special instructions box at checkout and we will do what we can.
| 1) Lasagna | Layers of egg pasta with Graziano’s Italian Sausage, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses and marinara sauce. $14.00 Dinner (3PM-Close), $10.00 Lunch (11AM-3PM) |
| 2) Rigatoni | Baked pasta with ricotta, mozzarella, provolone and Parmesan cheeses and comes with both Alfredo and marinara sauce. $14.00 Dinner (3PM-Close), $10.00 Lunch (11AM-3PM) |
| 3) Mushroom Lasagna | Tiers of wild mushrooms, spinach, pasta and Chardonnay cream sauce topped with melted cheese $14.00 Dinner (3PM-Close), $10.00 Lunch (11AM-3PM) |
Dinner Entrees
Our Chef has carefully designed these dishes to produce the most delightful taste experience. We discourage substitutions, but if you would like to change something, please put your request(s) in the special instructions box at checkout and we will do what we can.
| 1) Grilled Portabella | Tiers of grilled portabella mushrooms and roasted red and yellow peppers on a bed of balsamic glazed spinach with pine nuts and a Chef’s choice of vegetable. $14.95 |
| 2) Butternut Squash Risotto | Creamy aborio rice and butternut squash and marinated tomatoes served with asparagus and drizzled honey. $15.95 |
| 3) Salmon | Wild caught 8 oz. salmon filet, wood oven roasted and served on a bed of wilted bok choi with Oriental cucumbers and a honey ginger soy glaze. $17.95 |
| 4) Grouper | Wood oven roasted grouper with asparagus risotto and a lemon beurre blanc. $17.95 |
| 5) Balsamic Chicken | Grilled chicken breast marinated in our special balsamic sauce served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and Chef's choice of vegetable. $15.95 |
| 6) Chicken Piccata | Sautéed chicken breast marinated in a light lemon Beurre Blanc with mushrooms, capers and Chef’s choice of vegetable. $15.95 |
| 7) Ribeye Steak | Grilled 14 oz. rib eye with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and Chef’s choice of vegetable. $20.95 |
| 8) Pork Masala | Grilled pork served with seasonal mushrooms, roasted garlic mashed potatoes and a marsala cream sauce. $15.95 |
| 9) Beef Filet | Grilled beef filet served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and Chef’s choice of vegetabl Serving weight: 6 oz $18.95 6 oz., $25.95 12 oz. |
Desserts
| 1) White Chocolate Brownie | Served with walnuts, raspberries and vanilla ice cream. $5.00 |
| 2) Marbled Chocolate Fudge Brownie | A chocolate delight. Comes with hazelnuts and coffee ice cream. $5.00 |
| 3) Cheesecake | Homemade, Award winning and considered the best in Des Moines. $6.00 |
| 4) Tiramisu | A Classic dessert prepared with homemade Charlotte cake. $5.00 |
| 5) Hot Apple Cake | Served with warm butter pecan sauce and Cinnamon Ice Cream. $5.00 |
| 6) Creme Brulee | French Custard with Caramelized sugar topping. $5.00 |
| 7) Ice Cream | Choice of assorted flavors. $4.00 |
Catering
We prefer 48 hours notice for catering, however we will do our best to accommodate all orders with the notice that is convenient for you. If there is a problem, we will telephone you. We deliver within 15 miles for a fee for $35.
| 1) House Salad | Mixed baby greens, tomatoes and Bermuda onions tossed with balsamic vinaigrette.
Serves 8-12 People $45.00 |
| 2) Caesar Salad | Romaine lettuce served with creamy Caesar dressing and home baked croutons.
Add Chicken for $10.00
Serves 8-12 People. $45.00 |
| 3) Pine Nut Salad | Toasted pine nuts, tomatoes, and Chevre cheese with mixed baby greens tossed with a raspberry vinaigrette.
Serves 8-12 People $65.00 |
| 4) Mozzarella Salad | Mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and Bermuda onions with mixed baby greens tossed with a champagne vinaigrette.
Serves 8-12 People $65.00 |
| 5) Gorgonzola Salad | Apples, toasted walnuts, tomatoes and Gorgonzola cheese with mixed baby greens tossed with a walnut vinaigrette.
Serves 8-12 People $65.00 |
| 6) Ziti Cucina | Spicy Graziano’s Italian Sausage, sun-dried tomatoes and creme tossed with penne pasta. Served with bread.
Serves 8-12 People $70.00 |
| 7) Chicken Alfredo | Grilled chicken breast tossed with cream, butter and Parmesan cheese. Served with bread.
Serves 8-12 People $70.00 |
| 8) Meat Lasagna | Layers of egg pasta with Graziano’s Italian Sausage, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses with Marinara sauce. Served with bread.
Serves 8-12 People $70.00 |
| 9) Mushroom Lasagna | Tiers of wild mushrooms, spinach, pasta and Chardonnay cream sauce topped with melted cheese.
Serves 8-12 People $70.00 |
| 10) Smoked Chicken Pasta | Smoked chicken breast, tomatoes and basil with mushrooms tossed with a light cream sauce. Served with bread.
Serves 8-12 People $80.00 |
| 11) Chicken Piccata | Sautéed chicken breast with mushrooms and capers drizzled in a light lemon butter sauce. Served with bread.
Serves 8-12 People $80.00 |
| 12) Chicken Pesto | Grilled chicken breast with pesto and cream drizzled with a red wine sauce and tossed with fettuccini. Served with bread.
Serves 8-12 People $76.00 |
| 13) White Chocolate & Marble Brownie | Serves 8-12 People $32.00 |
| 14) Delivery | Delivery Charge for most locations. $30.00 |
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