Ristorante Il Melograno Menu (Update 2025)

Ristorante Il Melograno, located in New York City, offers a range of Italian dishes, salads, and desserts. The menu includes a variety of soups like Carrot Soup with fresh goat cheese and lentil and vegetable soup, appetizers such as Bruschetta Tradizionale and Burrata, and salads like Mediterranean Salad and Insalata Siciliana. The establishment prides itself on simple meals made from Nonna's recipes, creating a cozy and intimate dining experience. Customers rave about the flavorful dishes, with reviews mentioning dishes like veal ravioli, beef carpaccio, and the bruschetta. The attentive staff, welcoming atmosphere, and homemade pasta add to the charm of this little gem in the city. For a delicious and authentic Italian dining experience, Ristorante Il Melograno is a must-visit.

SOUPS OF THE WEEK

Carrot Soup with fresh goat cheese and honey

Carrot, Onion, Potato, Fresh Thyme, sugar, honey, Vegetable Broth, Salt, Pepper and Extra Virgin Olive Oil, served with fresh goat cheese and honey on top

$12.00

Lentil and vegetables soup with croutons and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Lentil, potatoes, Celery, Carrot, Salt, Pepper and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.Served with Seasoned Croutons.

$12.00

Zucchini Soup served with crunchy fried onions and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Zucchini, Onions, Potato, Thyme, Garlic, Vegetable Broth, salt, black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

$12.00

Butternut Squash Soup with Shaved parmigiano

Butternut Squash, Potato, celery, carrot, onion, sage, salt, Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.Served with shaved Pamigiano

$12.00

Chick Pea and Vegetable Soup with croutons and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Chick Pea, Carrot, celery, onion, Rosemary, vegetable Broth, Salt, Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.Served with seasoned Croutons

$12.00

Mushroom Soup with shaved parmigiano and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Fresh Cremini Mushroom, Potato, Onion, Garlic, Vegetable Broth, Thyme, Rosemary, Salt, Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.Served with shaved parmigiano

$12.00

Leek and Potato Soup with Croutons and Parsley

Leek, Potato, Vegetable Broth, Bay Leaf, Thyme, Butter, Salt, Black Pepper, extra Virgin Olive Oil.Served with Seasoned Croutons and Fresh Parsley

$12.00

Cannellini Beans Soup With croutons and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Cannellini Beans, Onions, Carrot, Celery, Vegetable Broth, Salt, Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.Served with seasoned croutons.

$12.00

Zucchini Soup with Croutons and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Zucchini, Potato, Onions, Vegetable Broth, Fresh Thyme, Salt, Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

$12.00

Onion Soup with Shaved Parmigiano

Onion, potato, celery, Fresh Thyme, Fresh Sage, Vegetable Broth, White Wine, Salt, Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.Served with Shaved Parmigiano on the side.

$12.00

Spinach Soup with Croutons and Extra virgin olive oil

Spinach, Onion, Garlic, Potato, vegetable Broth, Salt, Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.Served with Seasoned Croutons.

$12.00

Green Pea Soup with Croutons and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Green Peas, shallot, Garlic, Vegetable Broth, Fresh Mint, Salt, Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.Served with Seasoned Croutons.

$12.00

Cabbage and Potato Soup with Shaved Parmigiano

Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Potato, Shallots, Garlic, Vegetable Broth, Salt Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.Served with shaved parmigiano.

$12.00

Cauliflower Soup with Parmigiano Crostino and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Cauliflower, Potato, Onion, Garlic, Vegetable Broth, Salt, Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.Served with parmigiano crostino.

$12.00

Broccoli Soup with croutons and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Broccoli, Potato, Onion, Garlic, Vegetable Broth, Salt, Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.Served with seasoned croutons.

$12.00

Green Pea and Carrot Soup with Croutons and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Green Peas, Carrot, potato, onion, Vegetable Broth, Salt, Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.Served with Seasoned Croutons.

$12.00

Corn soup

Fresh corn, potatoes, carrots, celery, fresh thyme, sugar, salt, black pepper, vegetable broth, extra virgin olive oil.

$12.00

Fennel and potato soup with croutons and extra virgin olive oil

Fennel, potato, salt, black pepper, vegetable broth, garlic, onion, bay leaf.Served with croutons, extra virgin olive oil.

$12.00

Calabaza Soup with Shaved Parmigiano and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Calabaza, Onion, Carrot, Salt, Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.Served with Shaved Parmigiano.

$12.00

Celeriac and Honey crisp Apple soup with croutons and sesame seeds

Celeriac, honey crisp apple, potatoes, fresh thyme, onions, vegetable broth, salt, black pepper and extra virgin olive oil.Served with croutons and sesame seeds

$12.00

Kale and Potato Soup with Croutons and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Kale, Onion, Garlic, Potato, vegetable Broth, Salt, Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.Served with Seasoned Croutons.

$12.00

Celery and Potato soup with croutons and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Celery, potato, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, vegetable broth, thyme.

$12.00

Bruschetta Tradizionale (4 pieces)

Toasted bread, fresh tomato, basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil.Vegetarian.

$12.00

Olive di Cerignola

House-marinated imported jumbo olives, herbs, and extra virgin olive oil.

$9.35

Polpo alla Griglia

Grilled Portuguese octopus, fresh orange segments, chunky mashed potato, basil pesto sauce

$22.95

Burrata

Cream-filled fresh mozzarella, seasoned cherry tomatoes, organic arugula or organic mix green salad (depends of the market), oregano, and extra virgin olive oil. Vegetarian.

$17.75

Tortino di Carciofi

Artichoke cake with raisins and almonds, served with saffron aioli sauce. Vegetarian.

$17.95

Carpaccio di Manzo

Angus beef carpaccio with organic mix greens, asparagus and shaved Parmigiano cheese

$17.95

Tonno Scottato al Sesamo

Pan seared sushi grade tuna coated in black and white sesame seeds.

$16.00

Parmigiana di melanzane

Traditional Sicilian Eggplant Parmigiana with tomato, basil, Parmigiano and mozzarella cheese, served with homemade toasted bread.Vegetarian

$18.95

Tartare di Tonno

Sushi Grade Tuna Tartar with Capers, Lemon, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Orange, Cucumber, Arugula and Fresh Herbs Sauce

$17.85

Maccu siciliano

Traditional Sicilian dry fava beans puree, with sauted market greens, extra virgin olive oil and fennel leaves.

$16.75

Appetizers

Insalate

Mediterranean Salad

Mesclun greens with carrots, celery and mozzarella. Vegetarian.

$9.00

Insalata Tiepida di Barbabietole

Oven roasted beets, endive salad, goat cheese and white balsamic dressing. Vegetarian.

$11.00

Rucola e Mango

Arugula, hearts of palm, mango and cottage cheese. Vegetarian.

$12.00

Baby Spinach Salad

Baby spinach, sliced almonds, avocado, dry cranberry, grape tomato and lemon dressing. Vegetarian.

$11.00

Insalata di Cesare

Classic Caesar: romaine hearts, seasoned croutons, shaved parmigiano and homemade Caesar dressing.

$11.00

Insalata di Campagna

Organic mix greens with cherry tomatoes, radish, cucumber, toasted almonds, Pecorino Siciliano cheese and fresh Tarragon dressing. Vegetarian.

$15.95

RUCOLA e GRANA PADANO

Fresh arugula, tomatoes, shaved Grana padano, and balsamic vinaigrette. Vegetarian.

$14.75

Insalata di Barbabietole Affumicate

Smoked Oven-roasted red beets, fresh parsley pesto, organic arugula or organic mix green salad (depends of the market), goat cheese. Vegetarian.

$15.95

Insalata Siciliana

Fennel and Orange salad with organic arugula or organic mix greens (depends of the market), olives, oregano, extra virgin olive oil and red pepper flakes

$15.95

Insalata Caprese con Peperoni Arrostiti

Fresh Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Beefsteak Tomato, organic mix green Salad, Basil, Grilled Red Pepper, OreganoWhite balsamic Vinaigrette on the side

$16.95

Spaghetti al Pomodoro

Organic spaghetti, Italian hill grape tomatoes, and fresh basil. Vegetarian.

$18.95

Tagliolini al Nero con Vongole

Homemade squid ink tagliolini, fresh clams and dill.

$16.00

Ravioli di Ricotta al Burro e Salvia

Homemade cow milk ricotta ravioli in butter and sage. Vegetarian.

$16.00

Ravioli di Vitello Funghi e Rosmarino

Homemade veal ravioli with mushrooms and rosemary sauce.

$16.00

Trofie al Pesto Genovese e Gamberi

Homemade trofie in basil pesto with shrimp, haricots verts and potatoes.

$16.00

Pappardelle al Rag di Salsiccia

Fresh pappardelle with sweet and hot sausage ragout (contains fennel seeds).

$22.85

Ravioli di Ricotta in salsa di Piselli

Fresh homemade Ricotta Ravioli with shallots, Asparagus, green peas and Fennel leaves. Vegetarian.

$22.95

Ravioli di Vitello al Burro, Salvia e Parmigiano

Fresh homemade Veal Ravioli in brown butter, fresh sage, and toasted bread crumb.

$22.95

Fresh Orecchiette alle Cozze with fresh arugula

Fresh Orecchiette pasta with fresh mussels, homemade tomato sauce and fresh arugula.

$25.95

Trenette al Pesto

Genovese traditional Trenette pasta, in-house made basil pesto with extra virgin olive oil, almonds, garlic, and Parmigiano, string beans and potatoes. Vegetarian.

$21.95

Paccheri al Bronzo

Fresh Paccheri al bronzo with extra virgin olive oil, shallots, fresh tomatoes, and asparagus topped with pecorino siciliano. Vegetarian.

$21.95

Lasagna

Traditional homemade lasagna with beef ragout, basil, besciamella, mozzarella and parmigiano.

$17.45

Fresh Orecchiette con Salsiccia, Broccoli Rabe and Caprino fresco

Fresh Orecchiette Pasta, Sweet Italian Sausage, Fresh Broccoli Rabe, Parmigiano, and fresh Goat Cheese

$23.95

Paste

Secondi Piatti

Filetto di Salmone

Crispy skin salmon filet with butter-lemon sauce, served with zucchini mashed potato and sauted asparagus.

$31.85

Filetto di Pollo alla Milanese

Breaded chicken breast, served with organic arugula salad or organic mix green salad (depends of the market) and cherry tomatoes.

$27.95

Battuta di Pollo

Grilled pounded chicken breast with seasoned sauteed vegetables and salmoriglio dressing.

$21.00

Gamberi al Pepe Verde

Pan seared shrimps with green pepper corn and cognac reduction sauce. Served with potato cake.

$23.00

Controfiletto di Angus alla Griglia

12 oz. grilled Angus rib-eye with aromatic butter, and grilled Portobello mushroom, served with roasted potatoes.

$39.95

Braciola di Maiale alle Albicocche

Pan-seared pork chop with apricot preserves, roasted shallots, and mashed potatoes.

$34.95

Pan Seared Beal Chop

With marsala and mushroom sauce, served with sauteed vegetables

$26.00

Pan Seared Sword Fish

Served sauteed spinach and roasted potatoes, in a caper lemon sauce

$25.00

Pesce spada in Umido

Pan Seared swordfish in tomato sauce with basil, capers, olives, shallots, served with roasted potatoes

$34.95

Mix Green Salad

$6.00

Roasted Potatoes

with garlic and fresh rosemary

$8.50

Sauted Broccoli

with garlic, scallion and fresh thyme

$8.50

Seasonal Steamed Vegetables

$6.00

Penne Marinara Side

$9.50

Mashed Potato

(contains Dairy)

$8.50

Contorni

Bambini

Kids Penne with Butter

$8.00

Kids Penne with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

$8.00

Kids Penne with Marinara

$8.00

Kids Grilled Chicken and Potatoes

$10.00

Cestino con Frutti di stagione

Homemade cookie shell filled with vanilla gelato and mix fresh fruit and berries.

$10.00

Tortino al cioccolato

Warm chocolate and Nutella cake, served with vanilla gelato.

$12.00

Cannoli Siciliani

Cow milk ricotta and chocolate chips cannoli (3 pieces) with candied orange

$12.00

Italian Tiramisu

Dark espresso soaked lady fingers with mascarpone cheese and cocoa powder.

$12.00

Ricotta Cheesecake

Cow milk ricotta cheese cake with raspberry sauce.

$11.00

Vaniglia Panna Cotta

Vanilla sent Italian custard with red wine reduction.

$11.00

Desserts

Beverages

Soda

COKE, DIET COKE, SPRITE OR GINGER ALE

$3.50

San Pellegrino Soda

ARANCIATA, LIMONATA, BLOOD ORANGE, GRAPEFRUIT,BLOOD ORANGE AND POMEGRANATE

$3.00

Pomegranate Juice

$5.00

Cranberry Juice

$5.00

San Pellegrino

Sparkling Water

$3.00

Acqua Panna

Still Water

$3.00

Peroni Italian Beer

Bottle 11.2 FL Oz. Must be 21 to Purchase.

$7.00

Menabrea Bionda Italian Beer

Bottle 11.2 FL oz. Must be 21 to Purchase.

$9.00

Menabrea Ambrata Italian Beer

Bottle 11.2 FL Oz. Must be 21 to Purchase.

$8.00

Brooklyn Lager

Bottle 11.2 FL oz. Must be 21 to Purchase.

$8.00

Chardonnay Sant'Anna Veneto It

Must be 21 to Purchase.

$29.00

Pinot Grigio Tenuta Sant'Anna Veneto It

Must be 21 to Purchase.

$29.00

Grillo Feudo Maccari Sicily It

Must be 21 to Purchase.

$39.00

Vermentino Cantina Mesa Sardegna It

Must be 21 to Purchase.

$39.00

Gavi Bricco Dei Guazzi Piemonte It

Must be 21 to Purchase.

$32.00

Merlot Terre Siciliane I.G.T. Cusumano Sicily It

Must be 21 to Purchase.

$29.00

Montepulciano D'Abruzzo D.O.C. Riparosso Abruzzo It

Must be 21 to Purchase.

$29.00

Super Tuscan I.G.T. IL Morino Vignamaggio Tuscany It

Must be 21 to Purchase.

$29.00

Chianti Rufina Fattoria di Grignano Tuscany It

Must be 21 to Purchase.

$30.00

Rosso Di Montalcino Ricci Tuscany It

Must be 21 to Purchase.

$34.00

Nero D'Avola Ceuso Sicily It

Must be 21 to Purchase.

$32.00

Negramaro Terragnolo Apollonio Salento It

Must be 21 to Purchase.

$33.00

Pinot Nero Poggiobello D.O.C. Friuli It

Must be 21 to Purchase.

$33.00

Valpolicella Ripasso D.O.C. Costa Arente Veneto It

Must be 21 to Purchase.

$36.00

Nebbiolo D'Alba D.O.C. Poderi Colla Piemonte It

Must be 21 to Purchase.

$34.00

Barbaresco D.O.C. La Fenice Cavallero Piemonte It

Must be 21 to Purchase.

$56.00

Barolo Bussia D.O.C.G. La Fenice Piemonte It

Must be 21 to Purchase.

$64.00

Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. 2011 Moz Art Tuscany It

Must be 21 to Purchase.

$76.00

Amarone Villa Girardi 2009 Veneto It

Must be 21 to Purchase.

$80.00

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2006 Ricci Tuscany It

Must be 21 to Purchase.

$99.00

Rose Mea Rosa Lunae 100% Vermentino Liguria It

Must be 21 to Purchase.

$29.00

Rose Rivera Pungirosa 100% Bombino Nero Puglia It

Must be 21 to Purchase.

$32.00

Prosecco Tenuta Sant'Anna Veneto It

Must be 21 to Purchase.

$29.00

Moscato D'Asti IL Falchetto Piemonte It

Must be 21 to Purchase.

$29.00

SAUVIGNON BLANC Trentino D.O.C. - Castel Firmian - Trentino - Italy

$50.00

CHARDONNAY Dolomiti I.G.T. - Mezzacorona - Trentino Italy

$48.00

PINOT GRIGIO Trentino DOC - CA'MONTINI - Trentino - Italy

$48.00

GRILLO D.O.P Olli - Feudo Maccari - Sicilia - Italy

$54.00

VERMENTINO D.O.C Riserva Giunco - Cantina Mesa - Sardegna - Italy

$48.00

GAVI D.O.C Bricco dei Guazzi - Piemonte - Italy

$48.00

NEBBIOLO ROSATO - Croz Pasquale Pelissero - Piemonte - Italy

$52.00

SYRAH Cusumano - Sicilia - Italy

$48.00

SUPER TUSCAN Poggio Torto - Cantina Fanti - Toscana rosso - Toscana Italy

$57.00

CHIANTI D.O.C.G. - Fattoria Montessori - Toscana Italy

$52.00

MONTEPULCIANO dAbruzzo (Organic) - Jasci - Abruzzo Italy

$52.00

ROSSO DI MONTALCINO D.O.C Tenimenti Ricci - Toscana - Italy

$48.00

NERO DAVOLA Sicilia D.O.C. - Tenuta Regalerai - Sicily Italy

$54.00

NERELLO MASCALESE - NERO DAVOLA - 2014 Il Passo - Vignetti Zabu - Sicilia - Italy

$59.00

NERO DAVOLA -PERRICONE -FRAPPATO -NERELLO CAPPUCCIO QUATER VITIS - Cantina Firriato - Sicilia - Italy

$67.00

BARBARESCO D.O.C.G - 2019 Bricco San Giuliano - Pasquale Pellissero - Piemonte - Italy

$86.00

BAROLO D.O.C.G - 2018 - Marco Porello - Piemonte - Italy

$80.00

NERO DAVOLA - PERRICONE - 2015 LE SCIABICHE - Cantina Firriato - Sicilia - Italy

$82.00

PERRICONE - 2015 RIBECCA - Cantina Firriato - Sicilia - Italy

$87.00

BAROLO D.O.C.G Camilla 2016 Bruna Grimaldi - Piemonte - Italy

$95.00

NERO DAVOLA 2014 HARMONIUM - Cantina Firriato - Sicilia - Italy

$99.00

BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO D.O.C.G Riserva 2017 Piancornello - Toscana Italy

$139.00

BRUNELLO di MONTALCINO D.O.C.G - Vintage 2017 - Celestino Pecci - Toscana Italy

$149.00

AMARONE CLASSICO D.O.C.G - 2017 Vaona Odino - Veneto - Italy

$125.00

BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO D.O.C.G Riserva - 2016 Tenimenti Ricci - Toscana - Italy

$200.00

PROSECCO D.O.C - Extra Dry Tenuta Santom - Veneto - Italy

$48.00

Wine and Beer (Must be 21 to Purchase)

Sauces, Dressings and Sides

Marinara sauce 2oz

Home Made

$2.00

Marinara Sauce 4oz

Home Made

$4.00

White Balsamic Vinaigrette 2oz

Home Made

$2.00

Caesar Dressing 2oz

Home Made(Contains egg, anchovies, dairy)

$2.00

Parmigiano (grated) 2oz

$1.50

Ricotta Salata (Grated) 2oz

$2.50

Fresh Goat Cheese (Crumbled) 2oz

$2.50

Anchovies (6 filets)

$3.50

Fresh Mozzarella (2oz)

$3.00