Merlo's

667 Vernon Ave, Glencoe
(847) 786-3942

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Appetizers
Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Brussels sprouts, capers, bacon, shaved red onion Parmesan cheese and lemon
Fried Calamari
Flash fried calamari, lemon, Merlo's marinara
Stacked Eggplant
Mozzarella, beefsteak tomato, arugula, balsamic reduction
12 Baked Clams
Middleneck clams stuffed with herbed bread crumbs in a lemon white wine sauce
6 Baked Clams
Middle-neck clams stuffed with herbed bread crumbs in a lemon white wine sauce
Artichoke Fritters
Breaded artichoke hearts served with a lemon aioli
Grilled Calamari
Served with a lemon and balsamic vinaigrette
Grilled Vegetable Platter
Char-grilled seasonal vegetables with balsamic vinaigrette
Sausage & Peppers
Char-grilled Italian sausage with sautéed peppers

Salads
Arugula Salad
Baby arugula, shaved imported Parmesan cheese, Roma tomatoes, lemon and EVOO
Broccoli Salad
Broccoli, peppers, cured olives, lemon, EVOO
Caprese Salad
Beefsteak tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, EVOO
Merlo Salad
Garbanzo beans, hearts of palm tomato, cucumber, radish, pepperoncini, honey balsamic vinaigrette
Sunday Meatball Salad
Romaine, red onion, tomato, cucumber, Parmesan, vinaigrette with Merlo's Meatballs
North End Salad
Iceberg, tomato, cucumber, fontina cheese, sweet pepper, salami and Kalamata olives tossed in an oregano vinaigrette

Pasta
Linguine Fra Diavolo Shrimp
Sautéed in a spicy San Marzano tomato sauce
Penne Alla Vodka
Penne pasta with Merlo's vodka cream sauce
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Spaghetti, marinara with Merlo's meatballs
Cheese Ravioli
Ricotta stuffed with marinara
Linguine Fra Diavolo Chicken
Sautéed in a spicy San Marzano tomato sauce
Meat Ravioli
Meat stuffed with marinara
Nanna's Gravy
Slow-roasted pot roast, red wine and crushed tomatoes tossed with rigatoni
Orecchiette
Italian sausage, rapini, garlic and olive oil
Penne Romano
Crumbled sausage, mushrooms and peas in a tomato cream sauce
Rigatoni Bolognese
Rigatoni in our homemade slow-cooked meat sauce

Chicken
Brick Chicken
Crispy chicken with broccolini and smashed potatoes
Chicken Marsala
Sautéed with fresh mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce
Chicken Milanese Arugula
Lightly breaded and sautéed with arugula
Chicken Oreganato
Oregano white wine sauce served with potatoes
Chicken Parmesan
Lightly breaded topped with marinara and Mozzarella
Chicken Piccata
Sautéed in a light lemon butter caper sauce served with potatoes
Chicken Velasco
Vesuvio sauce with jalapeno's served with potatoes
Chicken Vesuvio
Classic vesuvio served with potatoes
Brick Chicken Velasco
Crispy chicken with broccolini, jalapeno's and smashed potatoes
Chicken Milanese Peppers
Lightly breaded and sautéed peppers

Veal
Veal Marsala
Sautéed with fresh mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce
Veal Milanese Arugula
Lightly breaded and sautéed with arugula
Veal Parmesan
Lightly breaded topped with marinara and Mozzarella
Veal Piccata
Sautéed in a light lemon butter caper sauce served with potatoes
Veal Vesuvio
Veal Milanese Peppers
Lightly breaded and sautéed with peppers

Seafood
Grilled Salmon
Char-grilled seasonal vegetables, balsamic vinaigrette

Steak & Chops
Skirt Steak Velasco
Garlic, white wine, sliced jalapeño, and Merlo's fries
Pork Chop Calabrese
Breaded, pounded, bone-in pork chop, EVOO, fresh lemon garlic and Calabrese peppers

Eggplant
Eggplant Parmesan
Lightly breaded topped with marinara and Mozzarella
Eggplant Milanese Arugula
Lightly breaded and sautéed with
Eggplant Milanese Peppers
Lightly breaded and sautéed with peppers

Sides
Side Meatballs
Side Sausage
Side Vesuvio Potatoes
Side Spinach
Side Broccoli
Escarole
Escarole and Beans
Side Mushrooms
1 Meatball
1 Sausage
Merlo Fries
Side Rigatoni Vodka

Desserts
Tiramisu
Cannoli
Chocolate Cake
Salted caramel cake

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Recent Reviews

Solid traditional Italian restaurant. We had the artichoke hearts, grilled calamari, caprese pork chop, sausage and peppers and pasta and mushrooms. And a decent bottle of wine for a decent price. A lot quieter than the traditional restaurants these days, which was really nice.
February 2025
We had dinner before a show at Writer's Theater. The food was delicious and service was excellent. Don't miss the rigatoni with nanna's gravy and the brussel sprouts. Portions are large and we were happy to have leftovers. We got tickets to the next show at Writers Theater as an excuse to meet in Glencoe and have dinner at Merlo's again!
January 2025
4 of us had dinner on Sunday evening.
We had the Merlos salad and entrees including brick chicken, eggplant parmesan, linguine diavolo & grilled Calamari.
Everything was delicious with large portions and excellent service.
Everyone should try Merlo's for a fantastic dining experience.
We will definitely be back very soon
November 2024

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Merlo's

667 Vernon Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 786-3942