Johnny Rocco's Italian Grill

Small Antipasto Platter

Italian cured meats, cheeses, crackers, fruits, olives, vegetables. Feeds 2-4.

Large Antipasto Platter

Italian cured meats, cheeses, crackers, fruits, olives, vegetables. Feeds 4-6.

Chilled Seafood Platter

Lobster, king crab legs, oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels with sauces.

Chilled Seafood Platter with Grechetto Wine

Seafood platter with bottle of Grechetto estate wine included.

Carciofi Fritti

Crispy artichokes, lemon-Parmesan crema, Calabrian chili oil, crispy capers, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh parsley and grilled lemon.

Costolette D'Agnello

Four rosemary, lemon and garlic grilled lamb chops with Italian salsa verde, spicy roasted tomato sugo and charred lemon.

Di Pera & Gorgonzola

Greens and arugula, roasted pear, Gorgonzola dolce, crispy prosciutto, toasted walnuts and pear-white balsamic vinaigrette, with grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon.

Tortelloni Zucca Pancetta

Cheese-filled tortelloni, roasted butternut squash cream, crispy pancetta, brown butter, sage and Parmigiano Reggiano.

Mezzi Rigatoni

Bronzo mezzi rigatoni, shredded beef slow-braised with Queenston Mile Meritage, soffritto, rich beef jus, Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh herbs.

Branzino

Roasted Mediterranean branzino, cherry tomatoes, white wine, garlic, capers and fresh herbs in a light acqua pazza broth.

Osso Buco Milanese

Slow-braised osso buco over creamy Parmigiano rice with a tomato and red-wine braising sauce and lemon-parsley gremolata.

Tartufo e Funghi

Truffle crema, roasted wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, fior di latte and Parmigiano Reggiano.

Creme Brulee Amaretto

Roasted pumpkin and Amaretto custard, crisp caramelized sugar, toasted amaretti and warm spice.

Johnny Rocco's Trio

Italian wedding soup or zuppa del giorno with a house salad and a slice of garlic bread.

Pizza & Salad

A small pizza with two fresh toppings and a side house salad or soup.

Italian Pizzetta

Prosciutto, Calabrese, coppa and Genoa with arugula, smoked provolone and roasted red peppers.

Chicken Pizzetta

Grilled chicken, romaine, Caesar dressing, pancetta, roasted red peppers and provolone.

Nonna's Smashed Meatball

Handmade meatballs with melted mozzarella and pomodoro sauce on a crusted Italian bun, baked.

Classic Burger

Sirloin burger topped with spring mix, tomatoes and red onion.

Lobster Grilled Cheese

Chardonnay poached lobster, four cheese blend, herb butter on sourdough bread.

Porchetta Sandwich

Slow-roasted pork with herbs, provolone, arugula, salsa verde and roasted red peppers.

Melanzana & Ricotta

Grilled eggplant layered with whipped ricotta, roasted red peppers and basil pesto on warm focaccia with Calabrian chili oil.

Romano Wrap

Chicken, sweet roasted peppers, pancetta, romaine and Asiago cheese with homemade creamy Parmesan dressing.

Chicken Parm Sandwich

Breaded chicken with sauteed peppers, mushrooms and onions, pomodoro sauce and mozzarella, open faced on rustic Italian bread.

Chicken Figaro

Grilled chicken with melted brie, roasted apples, sweet fig jam and spring mix on a rustic Italian bun.

Braised Beef Dip

Cabernet braised beef, wild mushrooms, melted provolone on a toasted baguette with au jus.

Il Diavolo

Calabrian focaccia sandwich with soppressata Calabrese, spicy 'nduja crema, sweet peperonata and fresh mozzarella.

Johnny's Famous Parmesan Chips

Thin-sliced fried potato tossed with Parmesan, chives, garlic and salt, with lemon garlic aioli.

Zia's Rice Balls

Hand-rolled Sicilian arancini with Parmesan, stuffed with provolone and deep fried.

Gluten Free Rice Balls (2)

Hand-rolled Sicilian arancini with Parmesan, stuffed with provolone and deep fried.

Italian Sushi Roll

Sun-dried tomatoes, prosciutto and arugula wrapped in fior di latte, with basil pesto, a prosciutto chip and aged balsamic.

Mussels in Spicy Pomodoro

A pound of PEI mussels steamed in a spicy pesto and tomato broth, served with bread.

Chicken Wings (10)

10 lightly breaded jumbo wings tossed in your choice of sauce, with carrot sticks and blue cheese.

Calamari Fritti

Lightly battered and fried calamari with lemon garlic aioli and grilled lemon.

Calamari Diavolo

Goat Cheese Dip

Spinach, artichoke hearts, red peppers, goat cheese and cream cheese, served hot with baked or fried pita.

Antipasto for 2

Prosciutto, artisan cured meats, giardiniera, mixed olives and Italian specialty cheeses with rustic Italian bread.

Gorgonzola & Pear Bruschetta

Warm flatbread with melted Gorgonzola, fresh pear and candied pecans, finished with Calabrian hot honey.

Pomodoro e Basilico Bruschetta

Diced ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, red onion, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, topped with Parmigiano.

Funghi Trifolati Bruschetta

Wild mushrooms sauteed in olive oil, garlic and parsley, finished with Parmigiano and truffle oil.

Garlic Bread

Garlic Bread with Cheese

Italian Wedding Soup

Mini meatballs, confetti pasta, Parmesan cheese and spinach in a rich chicken broth.

Apple Pecan Salad

Goat cheese, roasted red peppers, spicy glazed pecans, apple slices and dried cranberries on mixed greens with house balsamic vinaigrette, topped with grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon.

Asiago Caesar Salad

Romaine and herb-roasted croutons in Asiago Caesar dressing with bacon and Asiago, topped with grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon.

Johnny Rocco's Salad

Romaine and iceberg with Roma tomatoes, red onion, chickpeas, cucumber, pepperoncini, Kalamata olives, cheese and croutons with house balsamic vinaigrette.

Caprese Salad

Vine-ripened tomatoes and fior di latte mozzarella with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.

Burrata Power Bowl

Burrata with arugula, tomatoes, roasted peppers, olives, farro, basil and balsamic glaze, topped with grilled chicken, shrimp or salmon.

New York, New York

AAA 10oz centre cut, grilled to order and topped with garlic and chive butter, with choice of side and seasonal vegetables.

Rib Steak

Canadian AAA 12oz rib-eye aged 28 days, grilled to order with demi glaze, choice of side and seasonal vegetables.

Lemon Pepper Salmon

Pan seared lemon pepper salmon fillet with white wine butter sauce, choice of side and seasonal vegetables.

Italian Stallion Burger

Sirloin beef, smoked bacon, provolone, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, JR sauce and Parmesan chips, with fries or Parmesan chips.

Chicken Milano

Grilled chicken with roasted red peppers in a goat cheese, white wine and garlic butter sauce, with choice of side and seasonal vegetables. Lunch portion $25.

Pollo Marsala

Lightly floured chicken breast with mushrooms and a rich Marsala wine sauce.

Smoked Ripasso Glazed Back Ribs

Full rack of smoky back ribs glazed with Queenston Mile Ripasso BBQ sauce, with choice of side and seasonal vegetables. Half rack at lunch $27.

Brasato di Manzo al Ripasso

Beef short rib slow-braised in Queenston Mile Ripasso, over Parmigiano risotto with roasted heirloom carrots and gremolata.

B.Y.O. Pizza

Build your own pizza.

Margherita Pizza

Fresh basil and fior di latte mozzarella with homemade pizza sauce.

Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Grilled chicken, mushrooms, bacon and mozzarella with an Alfredo base.

Sicilian Pizza

Spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni, roasted red peppers and mozzarella with arrabbiata pizza sauce.

Southern Heat Pizza

Fior di latte, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, black olives, spicy Calabrian 'nduja and soppressata, finished with Calabrian chili oil and oregano.

Prosciutto Pizza

Confit garlic oil, mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula, truffle oil and Parmesan.

Johnny's Pizza

Homemade pizza sauce with chicken, prosciutto, pepperoni, Kalamata olives, mushrooms, hot peppers and mozzarella.

Porchetta Pizza

Garlic olive oil base with mozzarella, provolone, porchetta, roasted potatoes, rosemary, roasted red peppers and cracked black pepper.

Calabrese Pizza

Dried cured Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, red onions, provolone and sauteed spinach on a garlic butter base.

Ortolana Pizza

Grilled zucchini, eggplant, red peppers, cherry tomatoes and onions over a light tomato base with fior di latte and fresh basil.

B.Y.O. Calzone

Build your own calzone.

Margherita Calzone

Fresh basil and fior di latte mozzarella with homemade pizza sauce.

Chicken Alfredo Calzone

Grilled chicken, mushrooms, bacon and mozzarella with an Alfredo base.

Sicilian Calzone

Spicy Italian sausage, pepperoni, roasted red peppers and mozzarella with arrabbiata sauce.

Southern Heat Calzone

Fior di latte, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, black olives, 'nduja and soppressata with Calabrian chili oil.

Prosciutto Calzone

Confit garlic oil, mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula, truffle oil and Parmesan.

Johnny's Calzone

Chicken, prosciutto, pepperoni, Kalamata olives, mushrooms, hot peppers and mozzarella.

Porchetta Calzone

Mozzarella, provolone, porchetta, roasted potatoes, rosemary, roasted red peppers and cracked black pepper.

Calabrese Calzone

Dried cured Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, red onions, provolone and sauteed spinach on a garlic butter base.

Ortolana Calzone

Grilled zucchini, eggplant, red peppers, cherry tomatoes and onions with fior di latte and fresh basil.

B.Y.O. Pasta

Build your own pasta.

Chicken Parmigiano

Chicken breast with Parmesan and herbs, topped with mozzarella and pomodoro sauce. Lunch portion $21.

Eggplant Parmigiano

Layered with ricotta, tomatoes and spinach, topped with mozzarella, pomodoro sauce and a pesto drizzle. Lunch portion $21.

Veal Parmigiano

Milk-fed bone-in veal with Parmesan and herbs, topped with mozzarella and pomodoro sauce.

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Spaghetti rigati with homemade meatballs and pomodoro sauce. Lunch portion $19.

Sausage & Peppers Arrabbiata

Hot Italian sausage, sweet peppers and hot cherry peppers with penne in spicy arrabbiata sauce.

Baked Chicken Penne

Penne in a rose sauce with fresh basil and seasoned chicken, oven baked with mozzarella. Lunch portion $20.

Chicken Tetrazzini

Linguine with seasoned chicken, mushrooms, garlic and fire roasted tomatoes in a creamy Alfredo sauce.

Mushroom Ravioli

Ravioli stuffed with roasted portabello mushroom, topped with wild mushroom rose sauce. Lunch portion $19.

Fettuccine Rustica

Shrimp, seasoned chicken, prosciutto and roasted red peppers in a Parmesan cream sauce, baked with mozzarella.

Lobster Fettuccine

North Atlantic lobster and fettuccine in a Parmesan cream sauce.

Homemade Lasagna

Pasta sheets, rich meat sauce, creamy bechamel and melted mozzarella.

Linguine al Frutti di Mare

Linguine slowly cooked in a delicate tomato and seafood broth with shrimp, calamari and mussels.

Risotto con Pollo alla Calabrese

Creamy risotto with chicken, roasted peppers, a touch of tomato, Parmigiano and fresh parsley.

Kids Spaghetti & Meatball

Kids Cheese Pizza

Kids Pepperoni Pizza

Kids Hamburger

Kids Cheeseburger

Kids Chicken Fingers

Kids Grilled Cheese