Little Italy

1155 Joliet St, Dyer
(219) 865-3040

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Menu

Appetizers (Dinner)
Eat Your Veggies
Roasted cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, red onions, bacon, and lemon juice. Made fresh in-house daily.
Truffled Roasted Garlic Bread
Demi baguette, roasted garlic butter, parmesan, and white truffle oil. Made fresh in-house daily.
Baked Goat Cheese
Basil pesto, marinara, chili oil, and crusty bread for dipping. Made fresh in-house daily.
Bruschetta 3 Ways
Tomato, red onion, balsamic beet, whipped goat, candied walnuts-brie, and apples. Made fresh in-house daily.
Risotto Fritters
Crispy mushroom risotto and parmesan cream. Made fresh in-house daily.
Panko Crusted Calamari
Crispy and spicy served with marinara and lemon. Made fresh in-house daily.
Who You Calling a Shrimp (5 pcs)
Lightly breaded jumbo shrimp, breaded hot banana peppers, calabrese peppers, and Calabrian chili aioli. Made fresh in-house daily.
Crispy Mozzarella
Fresh diligence mozzarella and parmesan breading. Served with fresh marinara. Made fresh in-house daily.

Salads and Soup (Dinner)
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, vine ripe tomatoes, EVOO, balsamic reduction, and sea salt. All of our dressings are made from scratch in-house.
Little Italy Salad
Field greens, roasted chicken, avocado, craisins, almonds, croutons, grape tomatoes, goat cheese, and roasted peppers are tossed in our signature lemon vinaigrette. All of our dressings are made from scratch in-house.
Simple Side Salad
Field greens, tomatoes, cucumber, and croutons. All of our dressings are made from scratch in-house.
The Roman Wedge Salad
Crunchy romaine hearts, bacon, grape tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, and ranch dressing. All of our dressings are made from scratch in-house.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine hearts, garlic croutons, homemade dressing, and crispy parmesan. All of our dressings are made from scratch in-house.

Brick Oven Pizza (Dinner)
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni, marinara sauce, and provolone. Baked Neapolitan style thin and crispy. Our dough is hand-tossed and made fresh daily. All of our pizzas are baked Neapolitan style - thin and crispy.
Lombardy Pizza
Bacon, sausage, pepperoni, roasted peppers, and mozzarella. Baked Neapolitan style thin and crispy. Our dough is hand-tossed and made fresh daily. All of our pizzas are baked Neapolitan style - thin and crispy.
Classico Pizza
Italian sausage, green peppers, roasted mushrooms, and mozzarella. Baked Neapolitan style thin and crispy. Our dough is hand-tossed and made fresh daily. All of our pizzas are baked Neapolitan style - thin and crispy.
Ortaggio Pizza
Red onions, grape tomatoes, roasted mushrooms, red peppers, and green peppers. Baked Neapolitan style thin and crispy. Our dough is hand-tossed and made fresh daily. All of our pizzas are baked Neapolitan style - thin and crispy.
Margherita Pizza
Grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and marinara sauce. Baked Neapolitan style thin and crispy. Our dough is hand-tossed and made fresh daily. All of our pizzas are baked Neapolitan style - thin and crispy.
Spinach Pizza
Fresh spinach, caramelized onions, bacon, goat cheese, and mozzarella. Baked Neapolitan style thin and crispy. Our dough is hand-tossed and made fresh daily. All of our pizzas are baked Neapolitan style - thin and crispy.

Pasta (Dinner)
Lasagna Pasta
House-made pasta sheets layered with a rich veal bolognese, mozzarella, parmesan, and provolone cheese.
Shrimp and Spinach Alfredo Pasta
Linguine, shrimp, zucchini, tomato, yellow squash, and spinach cream sauce.
Ziti and Sausage Pasta
Mozzarella, provolone, tomato sauce, and Italian sausage baked until crispy.
Spaghetti and Meatballs Pasta
Grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, marinara sauce, basil, and chef's handmade meatballs.
Fireside Gnocchi Pasta
Roasted chicken, broccoli, roasted peppers, and garlic cream sauce.
Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta
Spaghetti, jumbo shrimp, tender asparagus, lemon, white wine, and fresh herbs.
Rigatoni Pasta
Hearty tubal pasta, tomato cream sauce, fennel sausage, and English peas.
Scallop Risotto Pasta
Sea scallops, butternut squash, bacon, Brussels sprouts, and pumpkin seeds.
Spaghetti Pasta
Grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, marinara sauce, basil, and chef's handmade meatballs.

Entrees (Dinner)
Sausage and Peppers
Locally sourced hot Italian sausage, pepperoni, and marinara. Served with a platter of baked ziti and a bowl of salad.
Maple and Balsamic Glazed Salmon
Butternut squash puree and Brussel sprouts. Served with a platter of baked ziti and a bowl of salad.
Crispy Pork Shoulder
Tomato braised pork shoulder, roasted portabella, sage, and natural juices. Served with a platter of baked ziti and a bowl of salad.
Chicken Parmesan
Crispy chicken cutlet, house-made marinara, and provolone cheese. Served with a platter of baked ziti and a bowl of salad.
Lemon Chicken
Marinated chicken breasts pan-roasted to perfection, lemon au jus, and baby arugula. Served with a platter of baked ziti and a bowl of salad.
Prime Ribeye (16 oz)
Roasted tomato butter and truffle parmesan fries. Served with a platter of baked ziti and a bowl of salad.
Filet Medallions
Tenderloin medallions, red onion, bacon jam, crumbled gorgonzola, and crispy Vidalia onion. Served with a platter of baked ziti and a bowl of salad.
Eggplant Parmesan
Thick cut, skin on, and lightly breaded over a lemon whipped ricotta. Served with a platter of baked ziti and a bowl of salad.
Lake Superior Whitefish
Cauliflower puree, roasted cauliflower, purple potatoes, and Calabrian chilis. Served with a platter of baked ziti and a bowl of salad.

Dessert
Butterscotch Budino
Butterscotch pudding, salted caramel, and shortbread cookie.
Iron Skillet Cookie
Warm chocolate chip cookie, vanilla ice cream, and house-made caramel.
Espresso Creme Brulee
Espresso-infused custard, caramelized sugar, and whipped cream.
Tiramisu
Coffee-soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone, and cocoa.

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Recent Reviews

Doug was patient, cordial, very attentive. My mom, 96, has not been out for a meal in 5 yrs. Doug made this a pleasant experience for the 4 of us. Comfortable sitting, great comfortable noise level, not crowded sitting( we had a wheelchair), food excellent. Pork shoulder outstanding. No stickiness on anything. Best day/meal ever! Thank u Doug
August 2025
Have been dining here for years. The food never disappoints. The chef and his wife are hands-on owners. The wait staff is friendly, accommodating, and professional. The music is a fun, eclectic mix of 40s, 50s, and 60s. There is also room for large groups and a separate special event dining room, which is often used. This is a big-city class restaurant in a suburban area. A must-visit dining venue!
December 2024
A hidden gem on U.S. 30. It's some of the best Italian food I've had outside the city. I'm definitely going back and hope to become a regular. Our server, Rachel, was a sweetheart and made my dining experience a memorable birthday dinner. To the chef and staff, keep doing what you're doing because you stand above the rest. I highly recommend this restaurant to others.
December 2024

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Little Italy

1155 Joliet St, Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 865-3040