Tenuta's Italian Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Tenuta's Italian Restaurant, located in Milwaukee, WI, where the ambiance is quaint and the food is delicious. The menu boasts a variety of antipasti like the flavorful Arancini and Burrata, along with fresh insalate options such as the Tenuta Insalate and Caprese Insalate. When it comes to primi dishes, the Agnello pasta stands out with its unique blend of flavors from lamb meatballs, Calabrian chilies, and goat cheese in a tomato cream sauce. Customers rave about the Scampi pasta, perfectly balanced with garlic, butter, white wine, and spinach. For dessert, the Tiramisu is a must-try, while the Bistecca and Parmigiana dishes receive high praise. Overall, Tenuta's offers a friendly dining environment, generous portion sizes, and a diverse menu with something for everyone. Make sure to reserve a table and enjoy a memorable Italian dining experience.
Antipasti
Antipasto
Assorted meats, cheese and olives.
Calamari
Marinara sauce, remoulade.
Fritta
Fresh whole milk Mozzarella, marinara, Romano.
Polpette
Baked housemade meatballs, Mozzarella, Romano.
Bruschetta
Tomato, garlic, basil, balsamic.
Burrata
Cream filled Mozzarella, speck ham, basil-parsley pistou.
Arancini
Fried risotto, Italian sausage, Fontina cheese and marinara.
Tenuta Insalate
Mixed greens, pepperoni, onion, green pepper, black olives, mozzarella and pepperoncini.
Mista Insalate
Mixed greens, cucumber, carrots and housemade croutons.
Caesar Insalate
Romaine, housemade croutons and romano.
Caprese Insalate
Heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil and balsamic.
Insalate
Primi
Rapini
Housemade chicken sausage, broccoli rabe, olive oil, garlic, shallot, chili flake and orecchiette.
Bistecca
Braised flank steak, mushrooms, fettuccine, black truffle and cream.
Zuccha
Butternut squash ravioli, kale and brown butter.
Funghi
Mushroom ravioli, sun-dried tomato and Marsala cream sauce.
Pomodoro
Chicken, cherry tomato, spinach, goat cheese, penne.
Nonna
Braised pork, Italian sausage, meatballs and penne.
Lasagna
Seasoned beef, ricotta, Parmesan, Mozzarella and marinara.
Parmigiana Chicken
Lightly breaded, Mozzarella, spaghetti and marinara.
Parmigiana Eggplant
Lightly breaded, Mozzarella, spaghetti and marinara.
Carbonara
Pancetta, peas, spaghetti, cream and egg.
Calabrese
Spicy Italian sausage, giardiniera, penne and vodka sauce.
Spaghetti
Housemade meatballs and marinara.
Bolognese
Slow simmered meat sauce, pappardelle and Romano cheese.
Gnocchi
Roasted mushrooms and Romano cream sauce.
Scampi
Shrimp, garlic, butter, white wine, spinach and fettuccine.
12" Thin Small Pizza
16" Thin Large Pizza
12" Virgin Small Pizza
16" Virgin Large Pizza
12" Deep Dish Small Pizza
16" Deep Dish Large Pizza
12" Stuffed Small Pizza
16" Stuffed Large Pizza
Gluten-Free Pizza
Margherita Small Pizza
Fresh Mozzarella, tomatoes and basil aglio e olio sauce.
Margherita Large Pizza
Fresh Mozzarella, tomatoes and basil aglio e olio sauce.
Diavola Small Pizza
Pepperoni, giardiniera peppers, Mozzarella and cream cheese, pineapple and pizza sauce.
Diavola Large Pizza
Pepperoni, giardiniera peppers, Mozzarella and cream cheese, pineapple and pizza sauce.
Classic Small Pizza
Sausage, pepperoni and mushrooms.
Classic Large Pizza
Sausage, pepperoni and mushrooms.
Meat Lover Large Pizza
Sausage, pepperoni, ham, meatballs and bacon.
Meat Lover Small Pizza
Sausage, pepperoni, ham, meatballs and bacon.
Veggie Small Pizza
Mushroom, onion, green pepper, black olives and tomatoes.
Veggie Large Pizza
Mushroom, onion, green pepper, black olives and tomatoes.
House Special Small Pizza
Ham, pepperoni, tomato, garlic, olive oil sauce.
House Special Large Pizza
Ham, pepperoni, tomato, garlic, olive oil sauce.
Calabrese Small Pizza
Sausage, arugula, giardiniera, fresh Mozzarella, vodka sauce.
Calabrese Large Pizza
Sausage, arugula, giardiniera, fresh Mozzarella, vodka sauce.
Calzones Cheese Pizza
Pizza
Secondi
Peposo
Black pepper braised beef short ribs, procini mushroom risotto.
Capesante
Pan seared scallops, butternut squash puree, brussel sprouts micro greens.
Pesca
Pan seared ahi tuna, citrus risotto, arugula, salsa verde.
Piccata
Pan seared chicken breast, rapini, capers, lemon, butter, garlic mashed potatoes.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sauteed Rapini
Porcini Mushroom Risotto
Brussel Sprouts
Contorni
Dolce
Cannoli
2 per order.