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
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.
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.
Butternut Squash Soup with Shaved parmigiano
Butternut Squash, Potato, celery, carrot, onion, sage, salt, Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.Served with shaved Pamigiano
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
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
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
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.
Zucchini Soup with Croutons and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Zucchini, Potato, Onions, Vegetable Broth, Fresh Thyme, Salt, Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Corn soup
Fresh corn, potatoes, carrots, celery, fresh thyme, sugar, salt, black pepper, vegetable broth, extra virgin olive oil.
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.
Calabaza Soup with Shaved Parmigiano and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Calabaza, Onion, Carrot, Salt, Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.Served with Shaved Parmigiano.
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
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.
Celery and Potato soup with croutons and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Celery, potato, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, vegetable broth, thyme.
Bruschetta Tradizionale (4 pieces)
Toasted bread, fresh tomato, basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil.Vegetarian.
Olive di Cerignola
House-marinated imported jumbo olives, herbs, and extra virgin olive oil.
Polpo alla Griglia
Grilled Portuguese octopus, fresh orange segments, chunky mashed potato, basil pesto sauce
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.
Tortino di Carciofi
Artichoke cake with raisins and almonds, served with saffron aioli sauce. Vegetarian.
Carpaccio di Manzo
Angus beef carpaccio with organic mix greens, asparagus and shaved Parmigiano cheese
Tonno Scottato al Sesamo
Pan seared sushi grade tuna coated in black and white sesame seeds.
Parmigiana di melanzane
Traditional Sicilian Eggplant Parmigiana with tomato, basil, Parmigiano and mozzarella cheese, served with homemade toasted bread.Vegetarian
Tartare di Tonno
Sushi Grade Tuna Tartar with Capers, Lemon, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Orange, Cucumber, Arugula and Fresh Herbs Sauce
Maccu siciliano
Traditional Sicilian dry fava beans puree, with sauted market greens, extra virgin olive oil and fennel leaves.
Appetizers
Insalate
Mediterranean Salad
Mesclun greens with carrots, celery and mozzarella. Vegetarian.
Insalata Tiepida di Barbabietole
Oven roasted beets, endive salad, goat cheese and white balsamic dressing. Vegetarian.
Rucola e Mango
Arugula, hearts of palm, mango and cottage cheese. Vegetarian.
Baby Spinach Salad
Baby spinach, sliced almonds, avocado, dry cranberry, grape tomato and lemon dressing. Vegetarian.
Insalata di Cesare
Classic Caesar: romaine hearts, seasoned croutons, shaved parmigiano and homemade Caesar dressing.
Insalata di Campagna
Organic mix greens with cherry tomatoes, radish, cucumber, toasted almonds, Pecorino Siciliano cheese and fresh Tarragon dressing. Vegetarian.
RUCOLA e GRANA PADANO
Fresh arugula, tomatoes, shaved Grana padano, and balsamic vinaigrette. Vegetarian.
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.
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
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
Spaghetti al Pomodoro
Organic spaghetti, Italian hill grape tomatoes, and fresh basil. Vegetarian.
Tagliolini al Nero con Vongole
Homemade squid ink tagliolini, fresh clams and dill.
Ravioli di Ricotta al Burro e Salvia
Homemade cow milk ricotta ravioli in butter and sage. Vegetarian.
Ravioli di Vitello Funghi e Rosmarino
Homemade veal ravioli with mushrooms and rosemary sauce.
Trofie al Pesto Genovese e Gamberi
Homemade trofie in basil pesto with shrimp, haricots verts and potatoes.
Pappardelle al Rag di Salsiccia
Fresh pappardelle with sweet and hot sausage ragout (contains fennel seeds).
Ravioli di Ricotta in salsa di Piselli
Fresh homemade Ricotta Ravioli with shallots, Asparagus, green peas and Fennel leaves. Vegetarian.
Ravioli di Vitello al Burro, Salvia e Parmigiano
Fresh homemade Veal Ravioli in brown butter, fresh sage, and toasted bread crumb.
Fresh Orecchiette alle Cozze with fresh arugula
Fresh Orecchiette pasta with fresh mussels, homemade tomato sauce and fresh arugula.
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.
Paccheri al Bronzo
Fresh Paccheri al bronzo with extra virgin olive oil, shallots, fresh tomatoes, and asparagus topped with pecorino siciliano. Vegetarian.
Lasagna
Traditional homemade lasagna with beef ragout, basil, besciamella, mozzarella and parmigiano.
Fresh Orecchiette con Salsiccia, Broccoli Rabe and Caprino fresco
Fresh Orecchiette Pasta, Sweet Italian Sausage, Fresh Broccoli Rabe, Parmigiano, and fresh Goat Cheese
Paste
Secondi Piatti
Filetto di Salmone
Crispy skin salmon filet with butter-lemon sauce, served with zucchini mashed potato and sauted asparagus.
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.
Battuta di Pollo
Grilled pounded chicken breast with seasoned sauteed vegetables and salmoriglio dressing.
Gamberi al Pepe Verde
Pan seared shrimps with green pepper corn and cognac reduction sauce. Served with potato cake.
Controfiletto di Angus alla Griglia
12 oz. grilled Angus rib-eye with aromatic butter, and grilled Portobello mushroom, served with roasted potatoes.
Braciola di Maiale alle Albicocche
Pan-seared pork chop with apricot preserves, roasted shallots, and mashed potatoes.
Pan Seared Beal Chop
With marsala and mushroom sauce, served with sauteed vegetables
Pan Seared Sword Fish
Served sauteed spinach and roasted potatoes, in a caper lemon sauce
Pesce spada in Umido
Pan Seared swordfish in tomato sauce with basil, capers, olives, shallots, served with roasted potatoes
Mix Green Salad
Roasted Potatoes
with garlic and fresh rosemary
Sauted Broccoli
with garlic, scallion and fresh thyme
Seasonal Steamed Vegetables
Penne Marinara Side
Mashed Potato
(contains Dairy)
Contorni
Bambini
Kids Penne with Butter
Kids Penne with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Kids Penne with Marinara
Kids Grilled Chicken and Potatoes
Cestino con Frutti di stagione
Homemade cookie shell filled with vanilla gelato and mix fresh fruit and berries.
Tortino al cioccolato
Warm chocolate and Nutella cake, served with vanilla gelato.
Cannoli Siciliani
Cow milk ricotta and chocolate chips cannoli (3 pieces) with candied orange
Italian Tiramisu
Dark espresso soaked lady fingers with mascarpone cheese and cocoa powder.
Ricotta Cheesecake
Cow milk ricotta cheese cake with raspberry sauce.
Vaniglia Panna Cotta
Vanilla sent Italian custard with red wine reduction.
Desserts
Beverages
Soda
COKE, DIET COKE, SPRITE OR GINGER ALE
San Pellegrino Soda
ARANCIATA, LIMONATA, BLOOD ORANGE, GRAPEFRUIT,BLOOD ORANGE AND POMEGRANATE
Pomegranate Juice
Cranberry Juice
San Pellegrino
Sparkling Water
Acqua Panna
Still Water
Peroni Italian Beer
Bottle 11.2 FL Oz. Must be 21 to Purchase.
Menabrea Bionda Italian Beer
Bottle 11.2 FL oz. Must be 21 to Purchase.
Menabrea Ambrata Italian Beer
Bottle 11.2 FL Oz. Must be 21 to Purchase.
Brooklyn Lager
Bottle 11.2 FL oz. Must be 21 to Purchase.
Chardonnay Sant'Anna Veneto It
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Pinot Grigio Tenuta Sant'Anna Veneto It
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Grillo Feudo Maccari Sicily It
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Vermentino Cantina Mesa Sardegna It
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Gavi Bricco Dei Guazzi Piemonte It
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Merlot Terre Siciliane I.G.T. Cusumano Sicily It
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Montepulciano D'Abruzzo D.O.C. Riparosso Abruzzo It
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Super Tuscan I.G.T. IL Morino Vignamaggio Tuscany It
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Chianti Rufina Fattoria di Grignano Tuscany It
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Rosso Di Montalcino Ricci Tuscany It
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Nero D'Avola Ceuso Sicily It
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Negramaro Terragnolo Apollonio Salento It
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Pinot Nero Poggiobello D.O.C. Friuli It
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Valpolicella Ripasso D.O.C. Costa Arente Veneto It
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Nebbiolo D'Alba D.O.C. Poderi Colla Piemonte It
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Barbaresco D.O.C. La Fenice Cavallero Piemonte It
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Barolo Bussia D.O.C.G. La Fenice Piemonte It
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. 2011 Moz Art Tuscany It
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Amarone Villa Girardi 2009 Veneto It
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2006 Ricci Tuscany It
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Rose Mea Rosa Lunae 100% Vermentino Liguria It
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Rose Rivera Pungirosa 100% Bombino Nero Puglia It
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Prosecco Tenuta Sant'Anna Veneto It
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Moscato D'Asti IL Falchetto Piemonte It
Must be 21 to Purchase.
SAUVIGNON BLANC Trentino D.O.C. - Castel Firmian - Trentino - Italy
CHARDONNAY Dolomiti I.G.T. - Mezzacorona - Trentino Italy
PINOT GRIGIO Trentino DOC - CA'MONTINI - Trentino - Italy
GRILLO D.O.P Olli - Feudo Maccari - Sicilia - Italy
VERMENTINO D.O.C Riserva Giunco - Cantina Mesa - Sardegna - Italy
GAVI D.O.C Bricco dei Guazzi - Piemonte - Italy
NEBBIOLO ROSATO - Croz Pasquale Pelissero - Piemonte - Italy
SYRAH Cusumano - Sicilia - Italy
SUPER TUSCAN Poggio Torto - Cantina Fanti - Toscana rosso - Toscana Italy
CHIANTI D.O.C.G. - Fattoria Montessori - Toscana Italy
MONTEPULCIANO dAbruzzo (Organic) - Jasci - Abruzzo Italy
ROSSO DI MONTALCINO D.O.C Tenimenti Ricci - Toscana - Italy
NERO DAVOLA Sicilia D.O.C. - Tenuta Regalerai - Sicily Italy
NERELLO MASCALESE - NERO DAVOLA - 2014 Il Passo - Vignetti Zabu - Sicilia - Italy
NERO DAVOLA -PERRICONE -FRAPPATO -NERELLO CAPPUCCIO QUATER VITIS - Cantina Firriato - Sicilia - Italy
BARBARESCO D.O.C.G - 2019 Bricco San Giuliano - Pasquale Pellissero - Piemonte - Italy
BAROLO D.O.C.G - 2018 - Marco Porello - Piemonte - Italy
NERO DAVOLA - PERRICONE - 2015 LE SCIABICHE - Cantina Firriato - Sicilia - Italy
PERRICONE - 2015 RIBECCA - Cantina Firriato - Sicilia - Italy
BAROLO D.O.C.G Camilla 2016 Bruna Grimaldi - Piemonte - Italy
NERO DAVOLA 2014 HARMONIUM - Cantina Firriato - Sicilia - Italy
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO D.O.C.G Riserva 2017 Piancornello - Toscana Italy
BRUNELLO di MONTALCINO D.O.C.G - Vintage 2017 - Celestino Pecci - Toscana Italy
AMARONE CLASSICO D.O.C.G - 2017 Vaona Odino - Veneto - Italy
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO D.O.C.G Riserva - 2016 Tenimenti Ricci - Toscana - Italy
PROSECCO D.O.C - Extra Dry Tenuta Santom - Veneto - Italy
Wine and Beer (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Sauces, Dressings and Sides
Marinara sauce 2oz
Home Made
Marinara Sauce 4oz
Home Made
White Balsamic Vinaigrette 2oz
Home Made
Caesar Dressing 2oz
Home Made(Contains egg, anchovies, dairy)