Baroncini Ristorante Italiano and Pizza

104 S Linn St, Iowa City
(319) 337-2048

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Bigoli Con Aragosta Fradiavolo
Cannelloni Alla Rossini
Tagliolini Con Tartufi
Lasagne Alla Bolognese
Costolette D'Agnello
Melanzana Parmigiana
Bread and Olive Oil
Mozzarella Burrata
Carpaccio Di Manzo
Ravioli Spinaci

Menu

Menu Fisso
Half Panino di Pollo E Formaggio
Grilled chicken, melted brie, and fresh greens over choice of bread.
Half Panino di Polpette
Grandma's recipe beef and pork meatballs, marinara, mozzarella, and fresh greens, over choice of bread.
Thick Spaghetti
Half Panino di Prosciutto
House-cut prosciutto, mozzarella burrata, and arugula over choice of bread.
Half Panino di Stracotto di Manzo
Half size roast beef simmered in rich sauce, with giardiniera and fresh mozzarella over choice of bread.
Half Panino di Porchetta
Pork loin, fontina, arugula, and tomato over choice of bread.
Half Panino Italiano
Sopressata, giardiniera, goat cheese mousse, and fresh pear over choice of bread.
Half Caprese
Mozzarella, roma tomatoes, basil, and balsamic reduction over choice of bread.
Maccheroni

Appetizers and Sides (Antipasti E Contorni)
Mozzarella Burrata
Mozzarella soaked in heavy cream, over a bed of arugula and pesto with halved cherry tomatoes.
Antipasto Charcuterie
Traditional Italian charcuterie plate with prosciutto, pancetta, soppressata, burrata mozzarella, gorgonzola, and goat cheese garnished with giardiniera, olives and goat cheese stuffed bell pepper.
Insalata Mista Della Casa
Mixed green salad.
Insalata Bella
Light summer salad with cucumber, roma tomatoes, and avocado drizzled with lemon vinaigrette.

Pasta A La Carte
Crema di Parmigiano pasta
Creamy parmesan alfredo sauce.
Bolognese pasta
Traditional Italian meat sauce with beef and pork and sprinkled with parmesan.
Boscaiola pasta
Our classic bolognese sauce with peas and mushrooms and a touch of cream.
Marinara pasta
Homemade tomato sauce garnished with fresh parsley.
Gamberi E Marinara pasta
Fresh shrimp sautéed with garlic and marinara.

Secondi
Stracotto di Manzo
Beef roast simmered in a rich sauce. Served with giardiniera and fresh mozzarella.
Porchetta
Slow-roasted pork loin with fontina cheese and arugula and tomato.
Polpette
Classic meatball marinara with grandma's recipe beef and pork meatballs and mozzarella and fresh greens.
Pollo E Formaggio
Grilled chicken breast with brie and fresh greens and olive oil.
Prosciutto E Burrata
Thin sliced prosciutto di parma, rich burrata cheese, and fresh arugula.
Italiano
Sopressata, tangy giardiniera, creamy goat cheese, and fresh pear.
Caprese
Mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction.

Pizza
9" Pepperoni Personal Pizza
Classic cheese pizza.
9" Margherita Personal Pizza
Traditional Italian pizza with house-made marinara sauce melted mozzarella chunks, and fresh basil over a classic thin crust.
9" Sausage Personal Pizza
Classic cheese pizza.
9" Bianca Personal Pizza
A blend of mozzarella and parmesan, without marinara sauce, over a crisp thin crust of garlic and or fresh arugula added on request.
9" Verdure Personal Pizza
Our house vegetable pizza with a mix of zucchini, onion, black olives, bell pepper, and basil over house-made marinara and mozzarella cheese on a crisp thin crust.

Dessert (Dolci)
Tortino di Cioccolato
Chocolate-hazelnut cake topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce.
Gelato Affogato with Whiskey
A traditional Italian vanilla ice cream immersed in warm espresso, served with homemade biscotti and drizzled with chocolate sauce.
Cannoli
Traditional Sicilian pastry shell stuffed with ricotta cream and garnished with pistachio and cherries.
Panna Cotta
Italian molded cream vanilla custard with fresh berries.
Gelato Affogato
A traditional Italian vanilla ice cream immersed in warm espresso (or whiskey), served with homemade biscotti and drizzled with chocolate sauce.

Frozen Pasta
Frozen Cannelloni
Frozen ready to bake tube-shaped pasta filled with beef, pork, and ricotta cheese. Serves 2-4.
Frozen Lasagne Bolognese
Ready to bake 2-pound classic beef and pork meat lasagna with mozzarella and parmesan. Serves 2 - 4.
Frozen Lasagna Verdure
Ready to bake 2-pound vegetable lasagna with bell peppers, onion, zucchini, eggplant, onion, spinach, and green peas, with layers of asiago, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Serves 2 - 4.
Extra Large Meat Lasagna
8-pound ready to bake beef and pork Bolognese sauce lasagna. Serves 8-16.

Pizza
Pizza Bianca
Two cheese pizzas with mozzarella and parmesan, without marinara.
Marinara Pizza
House-made marinara (without cheese) over a crisp thin crust.
Margherita Pizza
Traditional Italian pizza with house-made marinara, melted mozzarella chunks and fresh basil on a crisp thin crust.
Sausage Pizza
Classic cheese pizza topped with Italian sausage crumbles.
Pizza Tartufi
Truffle and mushroom sauce pizza with roasted tomato, sausage, and fresh asparagus. Topped with mozzarella.
Pepperoni Pizza
Classic cheese pizza with pepperoni.
Pizza Capricciosa
Nonna Genna's favorite! Classic tomato sauce with parmesan and mozzarella cheese topped with mushroom, smoked ham, kalamata olives and artichoke.
Pizza Pancetta
Four cheese pizza with mozzarella, parmesan, asiago and gorgonzola, and smoked bacon and onions.
Ham Pizza
Classic cheese pizza topped with ham.
Verdure Pizza
Our house vegetable pizza with zucchini, onion, and red bell peppers over mozzarella and marinara on a crisp thin crust.
Cheese Pizza
Fresh mozzarella over house marinara sauce on a crisp thin crust.

Specials
Nodino Di Vitello
13oz. locally raised veal porterhouse pan-seared with sage and rosemary, finished with demi-glace on a bed of parsley mashed potatoes, roasted red bell peppers and asparagus
Capesante Misto Mare
Two grilled sea scallops, squid, and a seared shrimp over lemon-saffron risotto with roasted tomato, drizzled with vanilla sauce.
Pizza Alla Frutti Di Mare
Classic seafood pizza with a medley of shrimp, scallops, and mussels over mozzarella and basil.
Bistecca 8oz
Choice of 8 oz. or 16 oz. grilled New York Strip, served with grilled zucchini, charred onion, roasted potatoes, and sautéed mushrooms. Paired with bell pepper purée and drizzled with demi-glace
Bigoli Con Aragosta Fradiavolo
Wild-caught whole live Maine lobster served open-shell over thick noodles sauted with spicy lobster sauce
Bistecca 16oz
Choice of 8 oz. or 16 oz. grilled New York Strip, served with grilled zucchini, charred onion, roasted potatoes, and sautéed mushrooms. Paired with bell pepper purée and drizzled with demi-glace

Appetizers
Bruschetta Alla Caprese
Baked crostini topped with ripe cherry tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella.
Antipasto Charcuterie
Traditional Italian charcuterie plate with prosciutto, mortadella, soppressata, Burrata mozzarella, gorgonzola and goat cheese. Garnished with giardiniera, olives and goat-cheese stuffed bell pepper
Carpaccio Di Manzo
Chilled, thinly sliced beef round with lemon vinaigrette, arugula, and shaved parmesan. Gluten free
Mozzarella Burrata
Mozzarella soaked in heavy cream, over a bed of arugula and pesto, with halved cherry tomatoes
Salmone Affumicato
House-smoked Scottish salmon with shaved carrot and blanched onion salad, gorgonzola mousse, olive oil, caviar and crostini
Gamberi alla Griglia
Oyster mushroom and grilled shrimp over an arugula-tomato salad, drizzled with lemon-garlic vinaigrette

Pasta
Cannelloni Alla Rossini
Cannelloni pasta rolled over local beef and pork, spinach, ricotta, and parmesan cheese served baked and with creamy bechamel sauce and marinara sauce.
Fettuccini Panna
In house made spinach fettuccini noodles with smoked ham, onions, and peas in creamy alfredo.
Bolognese Meat Pasta
Traditional Italian meat sauce with beef and pork, sprinkled with parmesan
Agnolotti Di Manzo Al Burro E Salvia
Miniature ravioli stuffed with local beef and pork in a sage and brown butter sauce.
Capellini Ai Frutti Di Mare
Angel-hair pasta in a traditional marinara sauce with bay scallops, calamari, and shrimp angel-hair pasta in a traditional marinara sauce with bay scallops, calamari, and shrimpAll pasta are made in-house daily.
Marinara & Meatballs
Classic marinara sauce with Grandma's recipe beef and pork meatballs
Tagliolini Con Tartufi
House-made tagliolini noodles served with a truffle and mushroom cream sauce.
Ravioli Crema Di Parmiggiano
Ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach in a Parmesan cream sauce.
Bucatini Boscaiola
House-made hollow spaghetti noodles with Bolognese, mushrooms, and peas in a parmesan cream sauce.
Marinara Pasta
Homemade tomato sauce garnished with fresh parsley
Parmesan Cream Pasta
Creamy parmesan alfredo sauce
Linguini Con Gamberi
House-made black linguini pasta saut ed with sun dried tomatoes, zucchini, seared shrimp, and prosciutto in a white wine sauce, with crushed red pepper adds a hint of spice All pasta are made in-house daily.

Soup
Cup Soup of the Day -- Bell Pepper & Carrot
Contains dairy, is gluten free
Bowl Soup of the Day -- Bell Pepper & Carrot
Contains dairy, is gluten-free
Cup Minestrone Di Verdura
Homemade mixed vegetable and white bean soup. Gluten free
Bowl Minestrone Di Verdura
Homemade mixed vegetable and white bean soup. Gluten free

Entrees
Salmone Croccante
Grilled Scottish salmon fillet over roasted radish and sautéed bell pepper, onion, Swiss chard and garlic, with a rich eggplant-tomato sauce
Zuppa Di Pesce
Traditional Italian bouillabaisse with shrimp, calamari, salmon, bay scallops and cuttlefish, with tomato, lemon grass, ginger and white wine. Served with grilled baguette
Scallopine
Thinly pounded pork loin with mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes in a light white wine cream sauce with roasted wedge potatoes. Gluten free upon request.
Pollo Melanzana
Sautéed chicken breast topped with melted mozzarella, roasted eggplant and a touch of marinara, drizzled with a creamy white wine sauce and served with roasted wedge potatoes

A La Carte
Sea Scallop
Salmon
Shrimp
Meat Ball
Grandmother's recipe meatball.
Steak
Chicken

Sides and Salads
Insalata Bella
Light summer salad with cucumber, Roma tomatoes and avocado drizzled with lemon vinaigrette
Insalata Mista Della Casa
Panzanella

Dessert
Cannoli
Traditional Sicilian pastry shell stuffed with ricotta cream, garnished with pistachio and cherries.
Tiramisu Nel Cioccolato
Mascarpone cream with lady's fingers dipped in espresso, and vanilla sauce.
Tortino Di Cioccolato
Chocolate-hazelnut cake topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce.
Cioccolatissimo
Dark chocolate and lady fingers formed into salami; served with dark chocolate mousse, orange mousse, and fresh berries.

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Recent Reviews

My partner and I just moved to the area and discovered this place, we will definitely be back. You can tell that the chef and his cooks care about the food they put out. Their pasta is made fresh daily, they use local and fresh ingredients, and you can tell! The attention to detail in the flavor profiles and the presentation are wonderful. On top of this, our server, Grace, was amazing! She took the time to tell us what she recommended, and was very knowledgeable on how the dishes...
June 2025
We had a fantastic experience dining here for the first time. The food is amazing, probably the best Italian food in the area. The people working here are so nice and caring. Our server Miranda did above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our dinner. We will be back for sure!
June 2025
Found this little gem about 2 months ago and have been back 3 times since then. The food is on point service is amazing. Atmosphere is something that I would find in Philadelphia or New York.
June 2025

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Baroncini Ristorante Italiano and Pizza

104 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 337-2048