Dalesio’s Of Little Italy Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Dalesio’s Of Little Italy, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Baltimore. This Italian restaurant offers a delightful menu that caters to all tastes, ensuring that every diner leaves satisfied.
Start your meal with an enticing Antipasta, such as the warm Insalata Umbria featuring mixed greens tossed with creamy Gorgonzola, walnuts, and raisins. For the main course, indulge in the exquisite Ravioli Ripieni, where tender pasta meets a rich blend of mozzarella and veal, all enveloped in a velvety tomato cream sauce.
Dalesio’s is not just about food; it provides a welcoming atmosphere, complete with outdoor seating and a full bar. Whether you're dining with family or having a romantic dinner, the intimate setting, combined with attentive waiter service and a diverse menu, makes every visit memorable. Enjoy the true essence of Italian cuisine at Dalesio's, where delightful flavors await your discovery.
Antipasta - Caldi
Garlic Bread
Insalata
House salad.
Insalata Cesarea
Caesar salad.
Insalata Umbria
Mixed greens tossed with creamy Gorgonzola, walnuts and raisins. Served warm.
Mozzarella Fresca Fior Dilutte Carciofo
Served with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and artichoke hearts.
Ravioli Ripieni
Ravioli stuffed with mozzarella and ground veal then poached and topped with homemade creamy basil and tomato cream sauce.
House Salad Lunch
Garden salad with Italian vinaigrette.
Spa Salad Lunch
Mixed greens with raspberry dressing.
Umbria Salad Lunch
Mixed greens with Gorgonzola dressing, walnuts, raisins, served warm.
Caesar Salad Lunch
Lunch Soup and Salad
Lunch Appetizers
Garlic Bread Lunch
Bruschetta Lunch
Tomato Mozzarella Lunch
Mussels and Marinara Lunch
Fried Calamari Lunch
Lobster Ravioli Lunch
Meatball Sandwich Lunch
Served with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
San Marco Sandwich Lunch
Fresh mozzarella, basil, prosciutto and tomatoes.
Pollo Griglia Sandwich Lunch
Grilled chicken with lettuce, tomato and onion.
Lunch Sandwiches
Lunch Entrees
Gnocchi Lunch
Marinara or pesto.
Penne Vodka Cream Lunch
Penne pasta with cream, tomatoes, oregano, cheese and vodka.
Cheese Ravioli Lunch
Marinara sauce.
Mushroom Ravioli Lunch
Brown butter, sun-dried tomatoes and sage.
Lasagna Lunch
Homemade meat lasagna served with vegetables.
Penne Piedmontese Lunch
Penne with broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes.
Prosciutto alla Toscana Lunch
Cream sauce with mushrooms, peas, onions and ham over linguine.
Penne alla Fiesolana Lunch
Penne pasta with peppers, mushrooms, sausage in tomato sauce.
Chicken Bolognese Lunch
Over linguine.
Veal Bolognese Lunch
Over linguine.
Seafood Mediterranean Lunch
Shrimp and scallops, mushrooms in Marsala cream.
Chicken Parmesan Lunch
Served with marinara and mozzarella.
Veal Parmesan Lunch
Lightly breaded veal cutlet topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese.
Eggplant Parmesan Lunch
Served with marinara and mozzarella.
Ravioli Ai Tre Funghi
Mushroom ravioli poached and topped with sun-dried tomatoes in a brown butter sauce.
Lasagna
Ricotta cheese and meat layered with wide pasta in marinara sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese.
Penne Alla Vodka E Crema
Penne shaped pasta with cream, tomatoes, oregano, cheese and vodka.
Penne alla Piemontese
Sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli, garlic and extra virgin olive oil. Served over penne pasta.
Prosciutto alla Toscana
Cream sauce with mushrooms, peas, onions and ham over linguine.
Penne alla Fiesolana
Penne pasta with peppers, mushrooms, sausage in tomato sauce.
Gnocchi
Pasta dumplings simmered in a choice of marinara, pesto or meat sauce.
Pollo Parmesan
Lightly breaded chicken topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese.
Pollo con Marsala
Boneless chicken breast topped with mushrooms marsala sauce.
Pollo Bolognese
A hearty, long-simmered meat sauce of ground chicken, minced carrots, onion, celery, garlic, cream, red wine and tomato sauce. Served over linguine.
Vitello Piccata
Medallions of veal sauteed with lemon, capers, garlic and parsley.
Vitello Genoa
Veal medallions topped with shrimp and peppers, finished in a basil and tomato sauce.
Vitello Saltimbocca
Veal topped with prosciutto ham, fresh sage and mozzarella cheese in a light demi-glazed sauce.
Vitello Bolognese
A hearty long-simmered meat sauce of ground veal, minced carrots, onion, celery, garlic, cream, red wine and tomato sauce. Served over linguine.
Granchio Ancona
Lump crab meat topped with Alfredo sauce. Served over linguine.
Linguine alla Vongole
Rossa o bianca. Whole baby clams steamed and braised in virgin olive oil, garlic and parsley. Choice of red or white sauce.
Calamari alla Marinara
Squid sauteed with fresh garlic and basil. Served over linguine marinara.
Frutti Di Mare alla Mediterranea
Jumbo shrimp and sea scallops with mushrooms in a creamy marsala sauce.
Scampi Di Mare alla Napoletana
Mussels, shrimp, calamari, scallops and clams steamed and braised in olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, wine and fresh herbs. Served over linguine.
Scampi alla Sardegna
Crab and shrimp in a cognac, garlic and tomato cream sauce. Served over linguine.
Scampi Alla Marinara Fra Diavolo
Shrimp sauted with fresh garlic &basil. Served over linguini with spicy marinara
Entree
Dessert
Cannoli
A crisp pastry shell filled with homemade sweet ricotta cheese and chocolate chip cream
Tiramisu
Ladyfingers soaked in espresso and covered in mascarpone cream, and dusted with cocoa
Limoncello Cake
Lemon sponge cake with layers of mascarpone cream cheese
Pistachio Cake
Sponge cake with layers of pistachio and ricotta cream cheese and pistachio pieces