THE STORY
Elio Trovarelli was born in Rome, Italy.
Melinda Badger Trovarelli made a visit
to Italy and met charming Elio
and "wah-lah!" They fell in love in
that very romantic city!!!!!!!
Together, they operated a "tarttoria"
style restaurant in the heart of Rome
for over ten years.
Fortunately for all who visit or live in
Tubac and the surrounding areas, they
ended-up in our lovely village because of
family in Green Valley........
Thus was born "Melio's" - The Italian
translation "Di Meglio" means "the
best" and in this case it is also the
combination of Melinda and Elio!
They would like to suggest that when you
dine at "Melio's", you eat (Mangia) as
the Romans do: "The pasta is prepared
al dente e espressa, which means firm
and not pre-cooked - so that you may
enjoy an authentic Italian dining
experience!
RESERVATIONS
Phone: 520 398 8494
OPENING HOURS
MONDAY: CLOSED
TUESDAY: CLOSED
WEDNESDAY: 11:30 - 7:00
THURSDAY: 11:30 - 7:00
FRIDAY: 11:30 - 7:00
SATURDAY: 11:30 - 7:00
SUNDAY: 11:30 - 7:00
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MENU
ANTIPASTI
(APPETIZERS)
CAPRESE
(FRESH MOZZARELLA, SLICED TOMATOES, TOPPED W/ EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL AND BASIL)
17
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ANTIPASTO DI SALMONE
( SMOKED SALMON W/ CAPERS, CROSTINI )
18
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BRUSCHETTA
(GRILLED SLICE OF HOMEMADE BREAD, TOPPED W/ TOMATO & EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL)
8
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MIXED IMPORTED ITALIAN MEATS & CHEESES
21
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INSALATA MISTA
(MIXED FRESH GREENS, DRESSING OF EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL & BALSAMIC VINEGAR OF MODENA)
8
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MELIO'S SALAD
(MIXED FRESH GREENS, W/ GORGONZOLA DRESSING)
13
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INSALATA CON GAMBERI
(SALAD, SAUTEED SHRIMP, SHAVED PARMESAN)
19
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IMPEPATA DI COZZE
(PAN SEARED MUSSELS IN BLACK PEPPER WINE SAUCE)
18
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PRIMI PIATTI
(PASTA DISHES)
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FARFALLE PRIMAVERA
( FRESH MOZZARELLA, ROMA TOMATOES, BASIL & EVOO )
19
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SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE
(CLAMS,WHITE WINE SAUCE )
25
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SPAGHETTI ALLA PUTTANESCA
(TOMATOES, CAPERS, OLIVES, GARLIC, ANCHOVIES - VERY SPICY)
19
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SPAGHETTI ALLA PAPALINA
(PROSCIUTTO, GREEN PEAS & EGG)
21
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RAVIOLI CON SPINACHI
(SPINACH RAVIOLI IN A LIGHT BUTTER AND CREAM SAUCE)
23
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FARFALLE AL SALMONE
(BOWTIE PASTA WITH SMOKED SALMON IN CREAM SAUCE)
26
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FARFALLE AL WHISKEY
( LIGHT CREAM & TOMATO SAUCE, SEASONED W/ SALT PORK & DASH OF WHISKEY)
20
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PENNE AL 4 FORMAGGI
( FOUR TYPES OF CHEESE IN A LIGHT CREAM SAUCE)
25
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FETTUCCINE CON GAMBERI SCAMPI
(SHRIMP IN A LIGHT GARLIC CREAM SAUCE)
27
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FETTUCINE FUNGHI & SALSICCE
(MUSHROOMS & SAUSAGE IN A RED SAUCE)
25
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MALTAGLIATI ALLA BOLONGNESE
(HOMEMADE PASTA W/ MEAT SAUCE)
25
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SPAGHETTI AL LIMONE
(SPAGHETTI PASTA W/LEMON & CAPERS IN A CLARIFIED BUTTER & CREAM SAUCE)
19
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TORTELLINI BOSCAIOLA
( MUSHROOMS, PEAS, PROSCIUTTO, IN A CREAM SAUCE )
24
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-GLUTEN FREE PASTA AVAILABLE (ADD $4.00)-
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SECONDI PIATTI
(MEAT, FISH & POULTRY DISHES)
SCALOPPINE AL LIMONE
(TOP ROUND VEAL PREPARED W/ LEMON SAUCE)
28
SCALOPPINE AL MARSALA
(TOP ROUND VEAL PREPARED W/ MARSALA WINE SAUCE)
228
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SCALOPPINE AL MARSALA W/ MUSHROOMS
30
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SALTIMBOCCA ALLA NAPOLETANA
(TOP ROUND VEAL W/ FRESH MOZZARELLA, PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA & SAGE)
31
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POLLO AL MARSALA
(CHICKEN BREAST W/ MARSALA WINE AND MUSHROOMS)
24
POLLO AL LIMONE
(CHICKEN BREST W/ LEMON ARUGOLA PINE NUTS
24
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STEAK OF THE DAY
(TOPPED W/GORGONZOLA SAUCE, GRILLED)
ASK
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FISH OF THE DAY
(CLARIFIED BUTTER W/ MUSHROOMS, RED ONION SAUCE
OR RED SAUCE W/ CAPERS & BLACK OLIVES)
ASK
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-ABOVE DISHES INCLUDE OUR VEGETABLES OF THE DAY-
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-CONSUMING RAW OR UNCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS
MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES-
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*Prices Subject to Change*
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