Illiano's Restaurant-Pizzeria of Meriden Menu
Welcome to Illiano's Restaurant-Pizzeria of Meriden, a must-visit culinary gem located at 510 W Main St A, Meriden, CT. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff, Illiano’s delights patrons with an extensive menu that beautifully marries traditional Italian cuisine with inventive pizza creations.
Among the highlights are their exquisite seafood options, featuring dishes like the Lobster Ravioli and Shrimp Fra Diavolo, each crafted with fresh ingredients and impeccable flavor. For pizza lovers, the unique Verdolini Pie stands out—a nostalgic homage to a beloved local recipe, while the innovative Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese Pizza offers a delightful twist.
The warm ambiance and exceptional service, complemented by a selection of wines, make every visit memorable. Whether you dine in or opt for takeout, Illiano's assures a satisfying dining experience. Don't miss out on their fantastic offerings!
Illiano's Ristorante & Pizzeria - Pizza
Large Pizza
A 16 inch pizza cut into 8 slices.
Verdolini Pie
'toppings' go down first. Then sliced Mozzarella. Topped with a special Marinara sauce, EVOO, seasoning, basil and Parmigiano cheese. Please limit toppings to no more than 2. The Verdolini is an inspired pizza from an old famous restaurant in Meriden CT. Sadly the restaurant closed in 1992 due to a flood.. Our Verdolini pizza is a recreation based on dozens of customers descriptions and feedback.
Grandma Pizza
An old fashion style square pan pizza with a medium thick crust. Sliced mozzarella is placed on the dough first, then topped with marinara sauce, garlic and oil, seasoning, basil, and parmigiana cheese. Cut into 12 slices, one size only.
Sicilian Pizza
Square thick crust cheese pizza. Cut into 12 slices. One size only.
Gluten Free Pizza
A 12 inch Gluten Free Pizza. One size, one price. Any topping you like. Keep in mind the more toppings you choose, you get a smaller quantity of each layer of topping. Cut into 6.
LG Buffalo Chicken
grilled chicken, mozzarella, and buffalo wing sauce
LG Baked Potato
Potatoes, bacon, Cheddar, Mozzarella, and scallions.
LG Big Mac Pizza
Fresh ground beef, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, onions & pickles.
LG Margherita
Pizza sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, and Parmigiano.
LG Spinach And Art
Spinach & artichokes in a garlic cream sauce.
LG Mac-N-Cheese
White cheese sauce, pasta, mozzarella & cheddar.
LG Sopressata Hot Honey
LG Special
Pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, mushrooms, onions, and peppers.
LG Bianca
Seasoned Ricotta, parmigiano and mozzarella.
LG Tomato Pesto
Fresh sliced tomatoes, pesto, mozzarella and parmigiano.
LG Chicken & Waffle
Belgian waffles, fried chicken, cheddar, mozzarella & a side of syrup
LG White Clam
'New Haven' style with chopped clams, garlic, EVOO, seasoning, and parmigiano cheese.
LG Clams Casino
LG White Spinach
Seasoned ricotta, spinach, mozzarella, garlic, and parmigiano.
LG Chicken Veggie
Diced tomatoes, red onions, scallions, broccoli, garlic, basil, and mozzarella.
LG White Veggie
Diced tomatoes, red onions, scallions, broccoli, garlic, basil, and mozzarella.
LG Chicken Bacon Ranch
LG BBQ Chicken
Stuffed Meat Pizza
A 10 pound thick round pizza stuffed with pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, ham, salami, and mozzarella. Topped with a layer of pizza dough & served with a pint of tomato sauce.
Illiano's Ristorante & Pizzeria - Gourmet Pizza
Illiano's Ristorante & Pizzeria - Appetizers
Jumbo Wings (10)
One dozen Jumbo wings.
Garlic Bread
Topped with garlic, butter, and parsley.
Garlic Bread With Cheese
Meatball Sliders
4 garlic knots cut in half with meatball between each one. Topped with tomato sauce and parmigiana cheese.
Eggplant Fries
Pecorino romano blend, served with tomato sauce.
6 Garlic Knots
Mozz Sticks
6 Fried Mozzarella sticks served with a side of sauce.
Fried Ravioli
6 Fried Raviolis served with a side of sauce.
Bruschetta
Slices of toasted Italian bread served with tomatoes, red onions, olive oil, garlic, basil, scallions, and gated Ramano cheese. The topping is served on the side.
Mozzarella Caprese
Slices of fresh Mozzarella with sliced tomatoes, red roosted peppers, olive oil, and seasoning.
Fried Calamari
Served with marinara dipping sauce
Lg House Salad
Romain lettuce with cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, red roasted peppers, cucumbers, and cherry peppers.
Antipasto Salad
A large house salad topped with Boar's Head ham and Genoa salami combined with provolone cheese.
Buffalo Chicken Salad
A large house salad topped with Buffalo chicken tenders.
Ceasar Salad
Romain lettuce, croutons, and parmigiano reggiano cheese. For pick up and delivery the dressing (Caesar) is on the side.
Ceasar Salad W/Chicken
Romain lettuce, croutons, and parmigiano reggiano cheese, topped with grilled chicken. For pick up and delivery the dressing (Caesar) is on the side.
Chef Salad
A large house salad with sliced hard boiled egg, Ham, and Turkey, combined with shredded cheese.
Cobb Salad
A large house salad topped with grilled chicken, thick cut bacon, avocado, and sliced hard boiled egg.
Four Seasons Salad
Made with a spring mix then topped with green apples, candied walnuts, craisins, and gorgonzola cheese. Served with a raspberry vinaigrette on the side. Adding grilled chicken is popular.
Greek Salad
A large house salad topped with stuffed grape leaves, feta cheese, onions, and green peppers..
Taco Salad
Chopped Romain lettuce topped with taco seasoned ground beef, chopped onions and tomatoes, cheddar and mozz cheese, tortilla strips, sour cream, and a wedge of lime. Beef can be substituted for chicken. The sour cream is the dressing.
Illiano's Ristorante & Pizzeria - Salads
Illiano's Ristorante & Pizzeria - Soups
Pasta E Fagiole
Pasta and bean soup with tomato, celery, and prosciutto (ham), and parmigiano reggiano cheese.
Stracciatelli Romano
A spinach egg dropped soup made with chicken broth and parmigiano reggiano cheese.
Tortellini In Brodo
Chicken broth with cheese filled tortellinis.
Chicken Noodle
Chicken, celery, carrots, onions, parsley, and chopped linguini, in fresh chick stock.
Ham Grinder
Boar's Head Ham, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
Turkey Grinder
Boar's Head Turkey, lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
Roast Beef Grinder
Boar's Head Roast Beef, lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
Italian Grinder
A combo of Ham, Genoa, Pepperoni, lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
ILLIANO Grinder
Fresh sliced prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, red roasted peppers, Evoo, salt & pepper, and basil.
Tuna Grinder
Tuna, lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
Genoa Grinder
Boar's Head Genoa Salami, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
Illiano's Ristorante & Pizzeria - Cold Grinders
Illiano's Ristorante & Pizzeria - Hot Grinders
Philly Cheesesteak Grinder
Shaved steak with grilled onions. Toasted with american cheese. Lettuce and tomato added after.
Chicken Cutlet Grinder
Breaded chicken cutlet with lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
Eggplant Parm Grinder
Breaded Eggplant with tomato sauce and cheese.
Chicken Parm Grinder
Breaded Chicken Cutlet with tomato sauce and cheese.
Meatball Parm Grinder
Meatballs with tomato sauce and cheese.
Sausage Parm Grinder
Italian Sausage with tomato sauce and cheese.
Cheeseburger Grinder
Breaded Veal Cutlet with tomato sauce and cheese.
Bacon Grinder
Cheese Slice
Grandma Slice
Sicilian Slice
Slice Buffalo Chicken
Slice Baked Potato
Slice Big Mac
Slice Chorizo Hot Honey
Spin And Art Slice
Slice Tomato Pesto
Slice Chix Bacon Ranch
Illiano's Ristorante & Pizzeria - Slices
Illiano's Ristorante & Pizzeria - Specialty Breads
6 Garlic Knots
Cheese Calzone
Ricotta and Mozzarella.
Chicken Roll
Breaded chicken cutlet, tomato sauce, and cheese.
Stromboli
Ham, Genoa, Pepperoni, Sausage, Onion, Green Peppers, Mushrooms, and Mozzarella.
Pasta Alfredo
Penne Alla Vodka
Pink vodka sauce, ground beef, penne. served with a dinner salad
Penne Con Broccoli
Garlic and oil, grated cheese, chicken stock. served with a dinner salad
Tortallini Carbonara
Pasta W/ Meatballs
Pasta W Sausage
Served with a dinner salad
Pasta W/ Meat Sauce
Served with a dinner salad
Pasta W/ Tomato Sauce
Served with a dinner salad
Pasta W/ Garlic And Oil
Served with a dinner salad
Pasta W/ Marinara Sauce
Served with a dinner salad
Gnocchi Del Madre
Illiano's Ristorante & Pizzeria - Pasta
Illiano's Ristorante & Pizzeria - Create Your Own Pasta
Create Your Own Pasta
Lasagna
Homemade layers of pasta with 3 cheeses, ground beef, sausage, tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Baked Penne
Eggplant Parm Dinner
Ravioli
Cheese-filled, topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Illiano's Ristorante & Pizzeria - Baked Dishes
Illiano's Ristorante & Pizzeria - Chicken
Chicken Francese
A white wine lemon butter sauce with a side of pasta and tomato sauce.
Chicken Illiano
A Marsala Cream sauce with mushrooms. Comes with a side of pasta with tomato sauce.
Chicken Marsala
A Marsala sauce with mushrooms and prosciutto. Comes with a side of pasta with tomato sauce.
Chicken Parmigiana Dinner
Chicken Piccata
A white wine lemon butter sauce with garlic and capers. Served with pasta and tomato sauce.
Chicken Verde
White wine butter sauce topped with baby spinach and mozzarella. Served with pasta and tomato sauce.
Chicken Ala Grilia
Grilled chicken on top of spinach sauteed with garlic and oil. Served with a side of pasta and tomato sauce.
Lobster Ravioli
Baby spinach, shrimp, brandy cream sauce, side salad
Ling White Clam Sauce
Frutta Di Mare (Red)
Shrimp, clams, mussels, and calamari in a marinara sauce with linguini.
Shrimp Scampi
Lemon, garlic, white wine butter sauce over choice of pasta. served with a side salad
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Spicy marinara, over linguine, side salad