Mediterraneo
1260 2nd Avenue Corner, E 66th St, New York
(212) 734-7407
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Insalata Caprina with Arugula Marinated French Goat Cheese Roasted Beets and Endive
午餐三椒雞 l three pepper chicken
eggplant in garlic sauce 鱼香茄子
steamed soup dumpling 小笼包 4
Braised Fish in Spicy Chili Broth
spicy popcorn chicken 盐酥鸡
Three Layer Chocolate Mousse
Black Linguini with Shrimps
kung pao chicken 宫保鸡
scallion pancake 葱油饼
Picked for you
Fresh Margherita Pizza
The classic, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil.
Penne al Sugo Toscano
An original Florentine recipe, ground beef, celery, carrots, onions, and a touch of cream.
Insalata Estiva
Avocado, arugula, heart of palm, sliced tomato, and sliced parmigiano.
Chicken Milanese
A classic pan fried chicken breast served with marinated tomatoes and arugula.
Pesce Spada Alla Griglia
Grilled center cut swordfish. Served with zucchini and carrots.
Antipasti
Calamari alla Griglia
Fresh calamari forte dei marmi style and charcoal grilled.
Calamari Fritti
Fresh calamari forte dei marmi style, and fried.
Carpaccio con Arugula
Raw filet mignon sliced very thin with arugula and parmigiano cheese. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
Tartare di Tonno Fresco
Fresh sashimi grade tuna tartare served on guacamole. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
Carpaccio Tropicale
Raw filet mignon sliced very thin with avocado, heart of palm, and plum tomatoes. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
Frittura di Zucchine E Melanzane
Light fried zucchini and eggplant. Served with tomato sauce.
Meatballs della Nonna
A classic Italian home made meatballs with fresh tomato sauce.
Bruschetta Med
Wood burning toasted Tuscany bread with fresh melted mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil.
Crostini al Pomodoro
Toasted Tuscany bread with fresh mozzarella, plum tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil.
Portobello alla Griglia
Grilled imported mushrooms with garlic and olive oil with polenta.
Cozze alla Viareggina
Fresh mussels with basil, plum tomatoes, and grilled Tuscan bread.
Carpaccio Bomba
Raw filet mignon, sliced very thin with arugula, mozzarella, avocados, and tomatoes. Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
Insalata
Caesar Salad
Garlic croutons on top of this classic are wonderful and as is the anchovy infused creamy dressing.
Fresh imported Italian Burrata
Weekly imported Fresh Italian Burrata cheese
With Tomatoes 🍅 & Basil
Insalata di Pollo
Grilled breast of chicken on a bed of mixed greens with house dressing.
Insalata Caprina
Arugula, marinated French goat cheese, red beets, and endive.
Insalata Estiva
Avocado, arugula, heart of palm, sliced tomato, and sliced parmigiano.
Insalata del Sole
Arugula, mango, avocado, heart of palm, and sliced parmigiano.
Insalata Mediterraneo
Shrimps, plum tomatoes, capers, arugula, scallions, and house dressing.
Insalata dell Ortomio
Fresh arugula, radicchio, and endive.
Insalata alla Paolo
Grilled shrimp, arugula, corn, avocado, and tomatoes with lemon dressing.
Insalata Carolina
Mango, arugula, walnuts, and goat cheese.
Insalata Arcobaleno
Fresh arugula with yellow and red roasted peppers, grilled with zucchini, and mozzarella.
Insalata Mista con Pomodorini
Garden fresh muscling salad with plum tomatoes.
Insalata del Lattaio
Fresh mozzarella, plum tomatoes, and Italian basil.
Burrata & Prosciutto di Parma
Weekly imported Fresh Italian Burrata cheese
With Prosciutto di Parma
Pasta
Pappardelle All Anatra
Homemade pasta with an incredible fresh long island duck meat ragu.
Rigatoni del Borgo
Italian sweet sausages, shiitake mushrooms, and tomato sauce.
Penne al Sugo Toscano
An original Florentine recipe, ground beef, celery, carrots, onions, and a touch of cream.
Penne alla Checca
Italian plum tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil.
Linguine Nere all'arrabbiata
Homemade black squid ink linguine with shrimps in a light spicy tomato sauce.
Tagliolini al Granchio
Homemade pasta with jumbo crab meat, pear tomatoes, and a touch of cream.
Extra Grated Parmesan Cheese
Grated parmesan cheese.
Fettuccine ai Porcini
Homemade pasta with imported porcini mushrooms, and light cream sauce.
Penne Pesto E Gamberetti
Penne with homemade pesto sauce, fresh shrimp, basil, and a touch of cream.
Lasagna alla Bolognese
Bolognese style meat, tomato sauce, and fresh béchamel.
Fettucine della Nonna
A Medici recipe homemade pasta with cream of spinach and buffalo ricotta cheese.
Rigatoni Pecoraio
A delicious ragu of Italian eggplant and fresh buffalo ricotta cheese.
Tagliolini al Salmone
Homemade pasta with Scottish salmon, vodka, and a touch of cream.
Fedellini alle Vongole Veraci
Thin spaghetti with fresh baby clams, garlic, olive, and pear tomatoes.
Tagliolini al Pomodoro Basilico
Homemade pasta with Italian plum tomato sauce and fresh basil.
Fusilli alle Verdure
Diced zucchini, eggplant, yellow and red peppers, mozzarella, and tomato sauce.
Spaghettini della Riviera
A classic of the Italian Riviera baby clams, mussels, shrimp, and pear tomatoes.
Fusilli da Spiaggia
Fresh marinated pear tomatoes, dry ricotta, basil, and a touch of garlic.
Risotto fresh seafood
Italian Arborio risotto with fresh seafood & a touch o cream
Fettuccine Portobello
Homemade pasta with Italian Portobello mushroom, garlic, olive oil, and plum tomatoes.
Tagliolini Ortomare
Homemade pasta with shrimp, baby artichokes, and light tomato sauce.
Fusilli Mediterraneo
Fresh tuna, swordfish, garlic, and pear tomatoes.
Risotto Porcini mushroom
Arborio risotto with fresh Italian Porcini mushroom & a touch of cream
Wood Burning Pizza Oven
Focaccia Tartufata Pizza
Filled with fresh robiola cheese and truffle oil.
Pizza di Parma
Imported Italian prosciutto, tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Pizza Vegetariana
Spinach, mushroom, zucchini, garlic, tomato sauce, and mozzarella.
Pizza Mediterraneo
Shrimp, tomato sauce, capers, garlic, and scallion.
Focaccia Fiorentina
Filled with Italian ham, mozzarella, basil, and sliced tomatoes.
Fresh Margherita Pizza
The classic, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil.
Pizza Maialona
Italian sweet sausage, spicy salami, ham, mozzarella, and tomato sauce.
Pizza dell Oste
Italian sweet sausages, mushrooms, tomato, and mozzarella.
Pizza al Portobello
Fresh Portobello mushrooms, tomatoes, mozzarella, and garlic.
Pizza Arrabbiata
Italian spicy salami, tomato, and mozzarella.
Gluten Free Fresh Pizza Dough
Home made fresh pizza dough. (Not frozen).
4 Stagioni Pizza
Baby artichokes, tomato sauce, Italian ham, mushroom, mozzarella, and olive.
Pizza Gustosa
Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, oregano, ham, and parmigiano.
Focaccia Bread Pizza
Basket of focaccia with rosemary.
Buffalo Mozzarella
Choose your add-ons
Pizza Deliziosa
Red and yellow roasted peppers, cherries tomatoes, goat cheese, tomatoes sauce, mozzarella, and parmigiano.
Pizza Rustica
French goat cheese, Italian eggplant, and tomato sauce.
Vegan Mozzarella
Vegan cheese.
Pizza Dough Only (Not Cooked)
Pizza dough only (not cooked) so you can make your own pizza home.
Pizza Estate
Tomatoes sauce, mozzarella, arugula and slices of parmigiana cheese.
Gluten Free Pizza Dough Only " Not Cooked "
Gluten free pizza dough only (not cooked) so you can make your own pizza home.
From the Charcoal Grill
Scaloppine di Vitello Piccata Style
Veal scaloppini piccata style served with spinach.
Scottadito di Agnello alla Griglia
The finest Australian grilled rack of lamb, served with roasted potatoes.
Filetto di Salmone Alla Griglia
Grilled filet of salmon, served with sauteed zucchini, and carrots.
Pesce Spada Alla Griglia
Grilled center cut swordfish. Served with zucchini and carrots.
Branzino alla Livornese
Pan seared Italian sea bass, tomato sauce, capers, olives. Served with sauteed zucchini and carrots.
Tagliata Toscana
Grilled and sliced aged sirloin steak. Served with arugula and roasted potatoes.
Petto di Pollo Paillard
Grilled breast of chicken paillard. Served with spinach and carrot.
Vitello Alla Milanese
Veal chop Milanese style served with arugula and marinated tomatoes on top.
Petto di Pollo alla Parmigiana
Classic pan fried breast of chicken Milanese style with mozzarella and tomato sauce.
Vitello Alla Grigia
Grilled veal chop served with delicious roasted potatoes.
Petto di Pollo alla Milanese
A classic pan fried chicken breast Milanese style. Served with arugula and marinated tomatoes.
Tonno Alla Griglia
Grilled tuna sashimi quality. Served with sauteed zucchini and carrots.
Scaloppine di Vitello Marsala Sauce
Pan seared scaloppini in a marsala and mushrooms sauce served with sauteed spinach.
Scaloppine ai Porcini
Pan seared scaloppini with porcini mushrooms served with sauteed spinach.
Secondi
Chicken Milanese
A classic pan fried chicken breast served with marinated tomatoes and arugula.
Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken Marsala
Pen seared breast of chicken with marsala wine with zucchini and carrots.
Pollo al Carciofi
Pan seared breast of chicken with sautéed artichokes and white wine.
Sides
French Fries
Roasted Potatoes
Tomatoes Sauce Side
Sauteed Spinach
Sauteed Zucchini and Carrots
Steamed Zucchini and Carrots
Grilled Chicken Breast Only (1/2)
Steamed Spinach
Sauteed Zucchini
Dessert
Creme Brulee
A French filled classic with vanilla bean and caramelized sugar.
Tiramisu
A classic Italian dessert with ladyfinger cookies, espresso whipped egg, and mascarpone cheese.
Torta Di Mele
Homemade daily apple tart.
Sorbetto al Cocco
Fresh coconut sorbet in a natural shell.
Sorbetto al Arancio
Fresh orange sorbet in a natural shell.
Cantuccini
Florentine almonds cookies.
Tartufo Gelato
Vanilla ice cream covered by gianduia with crushed hazelnuts and cocoa powder.
Sorbetto al Limone
Fresh lemon sorbet in a natural shell.
Sorbetto alla Pesca
Fresh peach sorbet in a natural shell.
Te and Caffe
Canned Soda
Sparkling Water Pellegrino (1/2 lt)
Cappuccino
Caffe Americano
Te Freddo
Homemade fresh fruity iced tea.
Espresso
Te Misti
Assorted tea.
Non sparkling water Panna (1/2 lt)
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Recent Reviews
A neighborhood gem! When I lived in this area about 10 years ago, I used to think this restaurant was a snooze. But over the years, I have come to love and appreciate Mediterraneo as a reliable neighborhood joint that has survived long enough to earn OG status. I love that the food is dependable, reliable and the menu is long enough (not too long) that there is a pasta for everyone. The decor is ‘90s era Italian, which makes me all warm and fuzzy with nostalgia. Most important,...
July 2025
Mediterraneo is my favorite Italian restaurant on the Upper East Side. The owner is phenomenal & she deeply cares about every aspect of the restaurant running smoothly.
The food is exceptionally delicious, the presentation is flawless & the staff is great.
Bravo for a job well done & a long standing excellent reputation that is well deserved in this lovely, cozy neighborhood gem.
The food is exceptionally delicious, the presentation is flawless & the staff is great.
Bravo for a job well done & a long standing excellent reputation that is well deserved in this lovely, cozy neighborhood gem.
July 2025
I recently took an older friend to Mediterraneo to celebrate his birthday, and it turned out to be a real treat for both of us. He doesn't get out much, so he was thrilled—and when he mentioned it was his birthday, the hostess couldn't have been more gracious or enthusiastic in sharing his excitement. The food, as always, was excellent. I stuck with my go-to lasagna, while my friend chose the seafood pasta. That night, he made the better call. My lasagna was rich and...
July 2025
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