Ultimate Guide to the 1860 Italia Menu: Flavors, Prices & Top Recommendations

In case you are looking for a high-end Italian restaurant experience, where you can try authentic Italian recipes with a modern twist, then the menu at 1860 Italia is just what you need. With handcrafted antipastos, homemade pasta, exquisite steaks, and Detroit-style pizza among many other delicacies, 1860 Italia provides a wide range of delicious, high-quality foods for you to enjoy.

This article aims at giving you an overview of the menu items available at 1860 Italia, including their prices and signature dishes.

Mezza & Appetizers (Antipasti)

Start off your dining experience with some of their signature appetizers. Appitizer section (also known as Mezza) includes classic Italian appetizers prepared using high quality herbs, extra virgin olive oil and sauces made in-house.

• House Made Bread ($4 – $8): Bread freshly made in-house and served with a garlic butter, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and crushed black pepper.
• House Made Bruschetta ($10 – $13): Toasted bread crostini covered in ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, olives, balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil.
• Pepperoni Fondue ($16 – $17): Four cheese fondue with added pepperoni, green onions and chili flakes, served warm together with house bread for dipping.
• Calamari Fritte ($16 – $18): Crispy fried calamari served with house made lemon aioli and red gravy (marinara).
• Calabrian Crab Cake ($19 – $20): Made of jumbo lump crab meat served with Calabrian pepper aioli.
• House Charcuterie Board ($19/ $38): Chef selection of artisan cured meats (salumi), cheese, olives, honeycomb, and warm bread. 

Zuppa e Insalata (Soups & Fresh Salads)

To begin your meal in a light manner, choose one of their delicious salads and soups that include crispy greens and fresh tomatoes served in house vinaigrette.

• Soup of the Day ($8 – $9): A different soup offered daily and prepared by chef using the season ingredients like Tomato Basil.
• 1860 Chopped Salad ($14): A mix of romaine, arugula, and kale dressed in chopped tomatoes, Gorgonzola cheese and sweet mustard vinaigrette.
• Romaine & Kale Caesar ($12 – $14): Caesar salad with kale and romaine, Parmigiano-Reggiano and garlic croutons.
• The John Harvey ($15 – $17): Signature salad consisting of fresh mozzarella, salami, prosciutto, roasted peppers, Kalamata olives and Italian dressing.

Le Tradizioni (Traditional & Specialty Pasta)

At the core of the 1860 Italia menu are traditional pasta creations crafted with authentic sauces, imported cheeses, and perfectly cooked pasta.

Pasta Dish	Key Ingredients & Sauce	Estimated Price
Spaghetti Bolognese / Red Gravy	Spaghetti tossed in traditional slow-simmered red gravy or rich meat sauce	$12
Baked Ziti	Ziti pasta baked with Italian sausage, provolone, red gravy, and melted mozzarella	$16 – $17
Fettuccini Alfredo	Tender fettuccini folded into a velvety Parmigiano-Reggiano cream sauce	$17
Gnocchi with Tomato Vodka	Delicate ricotta dumpling gnocchi coated in a smooth tomato vodka cream sauce and fresh basil	$17
Lasagna Bolognese	Layered pasta sheets stuffed with ground beef, Italian sausage, whipped ricotta, and red gravy	$19
Lobster Carbonara	Indulgent pasta dish with rich cream, smoky bacon, peas, and rich lobster meat	$35 – $43

Cotolette di Pollo o Vitello (Chicken & Veal Specialties)

1860 Italia offers classic Italian pan-sauteed specialties. Guests can choose their preferred protein— tender Chicken ($24 – $28) or tender Veal ($32 – $34)— prepared in one of four iconic culinary styles:

1. Parmesan Style: Hand-breaded, pan-sautéed, topped with hand-crushed tomatoes, red gravy, and melted mozzarella; served with a side of spaghetti.
2. Piccata Style: Sautéed in a lemon-butter sauce with capers and white wine.
3. Marsala Style: Cooked down with a rich mushroom blend and Marsala wine reduction.
4. Saltimbocca Style: Wrapped or topped with prosciutto, sage, and pan-seared in a flavorful white wine sauce.

Artisanal & Detroit-Style Pizzas

If you enjoy a delicious crusty pizza with a golden edge around the cheese, 1860 Italia’s Detroit-style pizzas are what you need to try. They bake their pizzas in rectangular pans.

• Cheese Pizza ($15 – $16): Traditional combination of mozzarella, provisions, and red sauce.
• Spicy Pepperoni Basil ($18 – $20): Includes crispy cup and char pepperoni, fresh basil and chili oil.
• The Wise Guy ($21 – $24): Specialty pizza for meat lovers with a lot of Italian meats and cheeses.
• The Tommy Gun ($23 – $24): Delicious bold pizza topped with gourmet ingredients and special house sauces.
• Bianco Pizza ($19): White truffle cream sauce topped with fresh mozzarella, garlic and EVOO.

Prime Steaks, Chops & Fresh Seafood

Guests who prefer high-end meats and fresh seafood should check out 1860 Italia grill and seafood menu.

• 1860 Prime Beef Medallions ($28): 9oz beef medallions accompanied by balsamic cream sauce, sautéed mushrooms, crispy onions and mashed potatoes.
• Lemon & Herb Grilled Salmon ($28 – $30): Fresh Atlantic salmon cooked with garlic, lemon and herbs.
• 1860 Whole Herb Roasted Chicken: Marinated in fresh garlic and olive oil with herbs and roasted whole, served over crispy potato wedges.
• 1860 Prime Steaks & Veal Chops: Rotating selections of 16oz Prime Ribeye, Prime New York Strip, and Bone-in Veal Chops served with house made onion rings.

Decadent Desserts & Beverages

For a real Italian dining experience, a traditional dessert and coffee are inevitable.

• Traditional Tiramisu ($10): Coffee soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cream and cocoa.
• Chocolate Hazelnut Cake ($12 – $16): Multilayer dark chocolate cake filled with Nutella flavor.
• Crème Brûlée ($8): Classic vanilla bean custard with a burnt sugar crust.
• Beverages: Choose from their extensive list of Italian wines such as Barbera d’Asti, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon or have authentic French Press coffee with your meal.

Pasta Specifica & Specialty Seafood Entrees

Classic pastas are the foundation of Italian cuisine, but 1860 Italia offers a special Pasta Specifica and Pesce menu to offer guest some unique chef’s creation dishes:

• Salmon Oscar ($38): Grilled Atlantic salmon topped with sweet jumbo lump crab meat, hollandaise sauce and asparagus.
• Linguine with Clams ($21): Linguine pasta cooked in garlic, white wine and clams sauce.
• Linguine Chicken Pesto ($19): Al dente linguine tossed with sauteed chicken breast in basil-pesto cream sauce.
• Cioppino ($19 Half / $28 Whole): Italian-American seafood stew with fresh shellfish, fish and shrimp cooked in tomato and white wine broth.
• Salmon / Shrimp Oreganata ($28): Fresh seafood topped with garlic herb breadcrumbs and lemon butter sauce.

2. Signature Craft Cocktails & Italian Mixology

The beverage program at 1860 Italia is an essential part of the experience, offering handcrafted cocktails, Italian twists on classic drinks, and refreshing mocktails:

Handcrafted Cocktails

• Italian Margarita: A rich blend of Aguasol Blanco tequila, Disaronno Amaretto, Cointreau, and fresh citrus juices.
• Sicilian Breeze: Enchanted Rock cucumber vodka, St. Germain elderflower, lime, and soda water.
• Milano Sunset: WhistlePig Piggyback bourbon, Aperol, Amaro, raspberry, fresh lemon, and orange bitters.
• John Jones Old Fashioned: Redemption bourbon infused with locally sourced Texas honey, Angostura, and orange bitters.
• Pink Florentine: Gray Whale gin balanced with sour apple, lemon, lime, and raspberry.

Non-Alcoholic Mocktails

• Blueberry Spritz: House-made blueberry purée, fresh lemon juice, local honey, and Sprite.
• Shirley Lux: Filthy cherry syrup, fresh lime juice, and ginger beer garnished with premium cherries.

Curated Italian & Global Wine List

In order to pair perfectly with the finest pastas and prime cut steaks, 1860 Italia presents a vast range of wine choices in glass and bottle, ranging from the best regions in Italy to domestic vineyards:

• Italian Whites & Reds: Featuring some classic regional wines like Barbera d’Asti (Dogliotti, Piedmont), Santa Cristina Chianti (Tuscany), Allegrini Valpolicella (Veneto) and Vietti Moscato d’Asti.
• Domestic Wines: Highlighting some selections like Ely Cabernet (Paso Robles), Rodney Strong Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley), and local Texas wines including Threshold Blanc du Bois (Navasota, TX).

Dessert Drinks & Afters

Apart from the desserts and sweets like tiramisu and cheesecake, 1860 Italia also serves some drinks for dessert purposes called “Dessert in a Glass” cocktails along with aged dessert wines that help complete the meal:

• Espresso Martini: Featuring freshly brewed espresso mixed in a shaker along with vodka, simple syrup, and coffee liqueur.
• Crème Brûlée Martini: Featuring the blend of whiskey, Bailey’s, Grand Marnier, whole egg and sugar caramelized rims.
• Carajillo: Popular cocktail served in summers made with hot and fresh espresso mixed with sweet Licor 43.
• Port & Fortified Wines: Featuring Dow’s Fine Ruby & Tawny Port, Sandeman Rainwater Madeira, and Cockburn’s White Port.

Custom Entree Add-Ons (Aggiunte Extra)

1860 Italia allows guests to customize their salads, traditional pastas, or signature pizzas with supplemental proteins and house sides:

• Grilled Chicken ($7)
• Sautéed Jumbo Shrimp ($8)
• House-Made Meatball ($6)
• Italian Sausage ($5)

Catering Services & Family-Style Party Pans

For hosting private events, office parties, or family gatherings, 1860 Italia provides a dedicated catering menu with convenient half-pans (serves 6–8) and full-pans (serves 12–15):

• Catering Pastas: Half and full pans of Spaghetti (Red Gravy or Meat Sauce), Baked Ziti, Fettuccini Alfredo, Gnocchi with Tomato Vodka Sauce, and Cheese Ravioli in Asiago Cream Sauce.
• Catering Meats & Salads: Party-sized tray portions of Pollo Parmesan, Pollo Piccata, and large party bowls of the 1860 Chopped or Caesar Salad.

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Why 1860 Italia Stands Out

• Quality & Freshness: Every dish relies on fresh ingredients, house-made pastas, and slow-simmered gravies.
• Versatile Menu: Offers everything from quick pizza bites to multi-course prime steak and seafood dinners.
• Catering Options: Half and full-sized party pans are available for hosting private events or family gatherings.

Whether you are dining in or ordering takeout, exploring the 1860 Italia menu ensures a memorable taste of traditional Italian heritage mixed with modern culinary craftsmanship.

Frequently Asked Questions About 1860 Italia

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