Vero Cucina

Tradewinds Plaza, 749 Saybrook Rd, Middletown
(860) 343-9413

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Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
Traditional Pizza Large
House Salad No Cheese
Spaghetti Carbonara
Eggplant Rolatini
Fresh Baked Bread
Stuffed Mushroom
Chicken Francese
Fried Mozzarella
Noni’S Soup

Menu

Angus Smash Burgers: cast iron seared.
Southside A-1
Angus Ground beef with a dash of spices and A1 steak sauce. Served with lettuce tomato and mayo.
The "Filthy" Burger
Angus Ground beef topped with our own pulled pork smothered in bourbon barbeque sauce and smoked maple bacon, fried onions, and American cheese.
The "Little Kick" Jalapeno Burger
A juicy, succulent, and cooked-to-perfection beef patty Served with lettuce tomato, pickles, and spicy chipotle mayo, and Cheddar cheese. Topped with a charred jalapeno.
The "Frenchie" Burger
Savory and packed with flavor. Sauteed mushrooms and aged gorgonzola cheese compliments this burger with melted Swiss cheese.
The "Average Joe"
Lettuce-tomato-pickles-mayonnaise-American cheese.

Comfort Food
Baked potato Load your favorite toppings
Load up all your favorite toppings. Toppings extra
Pulled pork Panini
House made pulled pork on our fresh baked panini. Choose your cheese and great with a side of our New York style cole slaw
Classic Meatloaf
Classic Meatloaf served with our garlic cheddar mash, green beans and topped with saucy gravy
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Zesty Buffalo chicken dip with garlic knots

Pizza & Wing deals!
Super Deal #1 TWO LARGE CHEESE PIZZAS
Enjoy two of our thin crust cheese pizzas. ****No additional GrubHub Promotions or Discounts****
Super Deal #2 TWELVE JUMBO WINGS & 1 LARGE CHEESE PIZZA
Enjoy a large cheese pizza and 12 Fresh jumbo wings, dry rubbed in our blend of herbs and spices. Choice of Buffalo or Hickory Smoked Barbecue ****No additional GrubHub Promotions or Discounts****
Super Deal #3 TWENTY JUMBO WINGS & 1 LARGE CHEESE PIZZA
Enjoy a large cheese pizza and 20 Fresh jumbo wings, dry rubbed in our blend of herbs and spices. Choice of Buffalo or Hickory Smoked Barbecue ****No additional GrubHub Promotions or Discounts****

Soup
Broccoli Cheddar
Noni's Chicken Veggie Soup
Hearty chicken and vegetable soup with wheat pasta shells and tiny meatballs slow cooked in a scratch-made chicken stock.
French Onion Soup
Stay warm with this GREAT French onion soup! one size large

Salads
Arugula Salad with Warm Goat Cheese
Baby arugula greens with goat cheese, toasted pecans and raspberry vinaigrette.
Sicilian Chef Salad
Chopped romaine, salami, crispy pancetta bits finished with provolone and mozzarella, black olives, tomato and homemade croutons served with house balsamic vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine tossed in Caesar dressing finished with grated cheese, pecorino shavings and homemade croutons.
Roasted Beet Spinach and Feta Salad
Oven roasted red beets prepared warm and tossed with baby spinach, feta chunks, candied pecans and tossed in a light honey Dijon vinaigrette.
House Salad
Chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, English cucumber, candied pecans, gorgonzola crumbles, black olive, homemade croutons, and choice of balsamic or peppercorn ranch dressing.
Warm Mushroom and Arugula Salad
Herbed sauteed mushrooms, baby arugula, warm goat cheese and Pecorino shavings tossed in a red wine and lemon vinaigrette.
Caprese Salad
Seasonal tomato sliced then layered between fresh mozzarella and fresh basil, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.
The "Chickpea"
Our Lemon & Dill Chickpea salad, Fresh herbs, crunchy romaine, scallions and a tangy "healthier" lemon vinaigrette. Satisfying & delicious. vegan

Appetizers
Pigs in a Blanket Limited time for Big Game
Nathan's all beef hot dogs wrapped in a fluffy dough. Pigs in the blanket super sized! Price per, add as many as you like.
Crab and Shrimp cakes 2 cakes
These light, flavorful cakes are filled with lump crab and shrimp. Roasted red peppers, tarragon, a smidge of saffron and our seasoned mix brings it all together. Sautéed in clarified butter and a splash of fresh lemon. 2cakes
Fried Mozzarella
Fresh hand cut mozzarella coated in a scratch-made breading and fried served with house marinara.
Cheese Plate Antipasto
Serves 2-4. Chefs choice of various imported cheese and fresh complements.
Fried Calamari
Fresh hand cut calamari sliced to order, served with house marinara.
Garlic Knot and Artichoke Dip
Artichoke and spinach dip made with ricotta, mozzarella and goat cheeses, baked between a braid of garlic knots.
Garlic Knots
Vero Chips and Dip
Own home made potato chips fried to order and served with chipotle dip.
Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs
Italian figs with a spread of bleu cheese wrapped in a thin slice of prosciutto served warm and topped with balsamic reduction.
Panna Cotta
Escarole and beans, seasoned with fresh herbs.
20" Stuffed Bread
Served with provolone, mozzarella and one topping.
6 Fresh Wings
Seasoned in our blend of spices!
12 Fresh Wings
Seasoned in our blend of spices!
Fresh cut French fries
Fresh cut Idaho potatoes. Floured and seasoned . Gluten Allergy? Let us know in the notes to not flour them
Fresh baked bread
Enjoy a loaf of our fresh baked bread with your entrée

Pollo
CTcrisper Spicy chicken sandwich
Crispy chicken beer battered and finished with lettuce, tomato, pickles and a spicy chipotle aioli on our fresh made bread. Including fresh hand cut French fries.
Chicken Francese
an Italian favorite with a twist. So creamy and rich with layers of flavor. Finished with lemon over spinach
Chicken Parmesan
2 breaded chicken cutlets fried and baked with tomato sauce, mozzarella and pecorino served over pasta.
Chicken Marsala
Two thinly sliced chicken cutlets lighty floured and sauteed finished in a mushroom and marsala wine sauce with choice of pasta or seasonal vegetables.
"Classic" Garlic Mushroom Chicken
Italian seasoned chicken thighs braised in a mushroom sauté garlic butter sauce.
Chicken Saltimbocca
Sensational and simple- Saltimbocca means "jump in the mouth", fresh chicken breast lightly pounded and floured wrapped with prosciutto- topped with fresh mozzarella served over pasta
Chicken Sorrentino with Eggplant
Ultimate comfort food. A golden crust chicken cutlet topped with seasoned sweet ricotta and eggplant. Smothered in marinara and Kreme mozzarella. Served with your choice of pasta.

Carne
Angus Sliders
3 mini scratch made Angus burgers. Each burger has a dollop of creamy goat cheese inside and sits between our own baked slider rolls accompanied by warm vero potato chips.
Roast Pork Loin
Served with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Baby Back Ribs
LOW & SLOW, mouth watering juicy. Ribs that are fall off the bone tender then slathered with our "Smokin Joe" hickory barbecue sauce. Served with your choice of french fries, mash or fresh potato chips.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Traditional spaghetti noodles cooked al dente tossed in house marinara and 2 homemade meatballs.
Pork Marsala
Two thinly sliced pork cutlets lightly floured and sauteed finished in a mushroom and marsala wine sauce with choice of pasta or seasonal vegetables.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Thin spaghetti cooked al dente tossed in a creamy bechamel sauce, Pecorino Romano cheese and crispy pancetta.
Brown Sugar Baked Pork Sirloin
Brown sugar pork medallions, seared to golden brown perfection. Bathed in garlic, butter and brown sugar.
Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
Hearty fall Broccoli Rabe and sausage, sautéed in garlic and EVOO. Our blend of sweet sausage made local at Meadow Meats. Served over penne

Pesce
Creamy Tuscan Salmon
Perfectly pan seared with spinach, hand sliced tomatoes, garlic infused EVOO in a beautiful Tuscan sauce! Finished with crispy crostini.
Pistachio Lime Baked Salmon
Wild caught salmon is the star of this dish with all the flavors of pistachio and a touch of brown sugar balanced with a splash of lime. The sweet aromatics of Tarragon risotto finish this flavorful dish
Shrimp Scampi
Atlantic harvested shrimp sauteed in a white wine reduction with butter and garlic served over pasta or with a side of roasted vegetables.
Linguine and Clams
Freshly shucked clams sauteed in a white wine reduction, garlic, and butter. Served over linguine with grated Pecorino Romano cheese.
Maine Lobster Ravioli
Served in a snow crab marinara sauce

Eggplant and pasta
Spinach Florentine Ravioli
A creamy Alfredo sauce, sautéed with fresh spinach and smoked bacon. Rich, creamy and the perfect pasta lover's meal.
Stuffed Manicotti
Pasta shells stuffed with ricotta and mozzarella cheeses baked in house marinara and served with one of scratch made meatballs.
Eggplant Rollatini
Hearty hand cut slices of breaded eggplant rolled with a creamy ricotta, mozzarella cheese filling topped in marinara and baked until golden. Served with a side of pasta.
Eggplant Parmesan
Breaded eggplant fried and baked with tomato sauce, mozzarella and pecorino served over pasta or seasonal vegetables.
Gnocchi
Fresh ricotta and potato gnocchi in a cream sauce.

Children's Menu
Kristina's Chicken Crispers
Chicken tenders served with your choice of potato
Mikey's Macaroni
Penne pasta tossed in a creamy white Five cheese sauce.
Personal Pizza
A 10-inch verson of our thin crust pizza.

Sides
New York style Coleslaw
Fresh made slaw is always the best! 12 oz
Side of Marinara Sauce
Side of Meatball
Ingredients include egg and cheese.
Steak
Side of Sausage
Side of Fresh Ricotta
Side of Pasta with Sauce
Side of Spinach
Side of Green Beans
Side of Veggie of the Day
Please contact restaurant for daily selection.
Bread Italian loaf
Fresh made breads made all day in house.

Vegan, Dairy free, Gluten Free
Vegan Pizza/Dairy Free/ NON-GMO
Our Non-GMO, Vegan crust with our in house made vegan cheese. No nuts or soy.
Caprese Salad Vegan/Dairy Free
Seasonal tomato sliced then layered between our house made fresh vegan mozzarella and fresh basil, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze. *Dairy, nut and soy free.
Caprese Panini VEGAN
Enjoy our fresh baked panini with hand sliced tomatoes, vegan cheese, balsamic glaze and our basil pesto. *pesto contains pine nuts
Gluten Free Cheese
10" Our gluten free crust is not vegan, crust is made fresh. Have a gluten and dairy allergy? Order our gluten free crust with our in house made Vegan cheese!
Gluten free, flourless Chocolate cake
So good, brownie-like texture and flavor, while the inside is super moist and fudgy.
French fries GLUTEN FREE NO FLOUR
Hand cut Idaho fries. Lightly seasoned in our blended spices

Desserts
Caramel Heath Crunch Pizza
Sweetened ricotta cheese on a cinnamon crust, topped with melted milk chocolate, caramel and Heath bar crunch.
Oreo cookie pizza
No dunking needed! Sweet Ricotta, crushed Oreo, powder sugar, finished with Hershey chocolate!
Zeppole
Light and flaky fried dough balls finished in powdered sugar with warm chocolate sauce.
Tartufo
Frozen gelato ball of pistachio, strawberry, and chocolate ice cream covered in chocolate coating.
Cannoli
Traditional vanilla bean cream made fresh with chocolate chips in a light flaky cannolli shell.
Berry Pie
Fresh strawberry and blueberry on a sugar and cinnamon crust with sweetened ricotta cheese.
N.Y. Style Cheesecake
Tiramisu
Limoncello Mascarpone
Carrot Cake
The natural sweetness and beautiful color of carrots make them the star
Oreo Chocolate Mousse Cake
Made with delicious White Chocolate and chunks of real Oreo cookies
Red Velvet Cake
Red velvet cake is traditionally a red, red-brown, crimson, or scarlet-colored chocolate layer cake, layered with ermine icing
Gluten Free flourless Chocolate Cake
Lemon Sorbet
Refreshing Sorbet finished in its original lemon

Paninis ~Subs ~Wraps-Sandwich
Chicken Pesto Panini
Grilled chicken breast sliced on fresh baked panini topped with roasted red peppers, baby arugula, melted mozzarella and pesto mayo.
Panini Portobello
Grilled portobello mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, romaine lettuce, roasted red peppers, pesto, and imported Swiss.
BLT Panini
Generous slices of crispy bacon on a bed of romaine and sliced hot house tomatoes grilled on panini with mayo and melted provolone.
Meatball Sub
Made to order on our own subs baked daily with marinara sauce, grated cheese and your choice of cheese. (toasted)
Classic Club Panini
Enjoy your favorite club on our fresh baked panini. Lettuce, tomato, hickory smoked bacon and mayo. Your choice of cheese and black forest ham or roasted turkey .
Chicken Cutlet Sub
Made to order on our own subs baked daily with lettuce, tomato, mayo and provolone then toasted.
Chicken Parm Sub
Made to order on our own subs baked daily with marinara sauce, grated cheese and provolone then toasted.
Philly Steak and Cheese
Caramelized onions, bell pepper, mushroom and cheese.
Goat Cheese and Prosciutto Panini
Thinly sliced prosciutto on fresh baked panini with fresh arugula topped with warm goat cheese and locally made apricot preserve.
Sausage and Peppers Sub
Made to order on our own subs baked daily with marinara sauce, grated cheese and provolone then toasted. Our blend of local sausage(Meadow Meats)
Eggplant Parmesan Sub
Made to order on our own subs baked daily with marinara sauce, grated cheese and provolone then toasted.
Grilled Chicken Sub
Made to order on our own subs baked daily with lettuce, tomato, mayo and your choice of cheese. (toasted)
Italian Bomb Sub
Prosciutto, Genoa salami, cappicola, lettuce, tomato, mayo, oil and vinegar with oregano and your choice of cheese. (toasted)
Ham with Cheese
Mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato then toasted.
Turkey with Cheese
Mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato then tosated.
Wraps
Choice of wraps including vegan
Grilled Cheese sandwich
Texas toast and three cheese make this pressed sandwich amazing

Pizza
Traditional Pizza
Red pie with garlic, oregano, pecorino and extra virgin olive oil. No mozzarella.
Cheese Pizza
Red pie with mozzarella, pecorino and extra virgin olive oil.

Specialty Pies
Blanco Pie
Mozzarella, baby spinach and fresh mushroom with Gorgonzola crumbles and pecorino.
Big Spud Pie
Garlic cheddar mashed potato pie topped with crunchy bacon strips.
Roasted Veggie Pie
Roasted peppers, broccoli, zucchini and sliced tomato with caramelized onion and mozzarella.
Meat Supreme Pie
Red pie with mozzarella, sausage, salami, pepperoni, bacon, meatball, onion, peppers and black olive.
Big Shrimp Pie
White pie with mozzarella cheese, fresh marinated shrimp, garlic, oregano, pecorino and extra virgin olive oil.
Antipasto Pie
White pie with ricotta cheese, fresh baby arugula, canellini beans, prosciutto, shaved pecorino and extra virgin olive oil.
White Clam Pie
White pie with mozzarella and topped with fresh shucked clams, garlic, oregano, Pecorino and extra virgin olive oil.
Margarita Pie
Red pie with fresh buffalo mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil and pecorino.
Calzone Huge 16" including one topping and side off sauce

Beverages
2 Liter Soda
20 oz. Soda
20 oz. Iced Tea
20 oz. Dasani Water
Coffee
Espresso
Cappuccino

Lunch Specials
Personal 10" Pizza cheese
Personal 10" cheese
6" Stuffed Sub
Subs: Meatball, Sausage & Peppers, Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan. All toasted additional toppings extra
Wraps
Buffalo Chicken, Chicken Ceaser, Ham & Cheese, Turkey & Cheese
1/2 Panini
Your choice: Chicken Pesto, Goat cheese and Prosciutto, Portobello & Sun dried Tomatoes, BLT, Ham & Cheese, Turkey & Cheese

Daily Deal
Large Cheese Pizza
Large cheese pizza no toppings ( Vegan pizza in our vegan menu)
Small Cheese Pizza
Small cheese pizza no toppings
Jumbo fresh wings half tray
Half tray of our Large fresh jumbo wings. One sauce and choice of blue cheese or Ranch dressing.

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Recent Reviews

The service is excellent. The atmosphere is inviting. They are overpriced for what you receive. Tomato sauce on the pasta is bland. DO NOT get the eggplant rollatini, it's the worst we've ever had.
October 2025
I am A professional drummer I can eat anywhere.I want to I come to Vero because the food and the service is the best ,Kimberly always makes my visit comfortable and always checks up on me.Everything is home made .When i am home I drive from westbrook to middletown to eat here worth the trip
September 2025
Vero Cucina has great food! You can eat on the patio or in the restaurant. On Thursday and Friday they have happy hour in the lounge! We ate in the lounge tonight during happy hour. There is a lite bite menu and very reasonable wine, beer, and mixed drinks. Kimberly was our waitress and made sure we were well taken care of. She suggested the blueberry beer, and my husband said it was wonderful! We shared bourbon wings which were huge and delicous. We ordered a sausage calzone...
September 2025

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Vero Cucina

Tradewinds Plaza, 749 Saybrook Rd, Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 343-9413