Veteran eatery serving familiar Italian & Greek fare in a cozy & memorabilia-filled brick space.
4.4 – 1 reviews $$ • Italian restaurant
Menu
| Soups, Appetizers, Salads | |
| Antipasto A La Open Kitchen Tossed green salad, Provolone cheese, Genoa salami, Kalamata olives and beets. |
$7.00 |
| Chef’s Cheese & Charcuterie A curated selection of meats and cheeses. |
$23.00 |
| Greek Salad Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, Feta cheese, Kalamata olives, Salonika peppers, and beets. |
$7.00 |
| Imported Feta Cheese | $7.00 |
| Italian Minestrone Soup | $4.75 |
| Italian Shrimp Cocktail | $12.75 |
| Kalamata Olives | $6.50 |
| Our Famous Salad Dressing 10 oz. cup. |
$5.75 |
| Salonika Peppers | $6.50 |
| Caesar Salad Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, creamy Caesar dressing and Parmesan cheese. |
$7.00 |
| Toasted Garlic Bread | $5.75 |
| Toasted Garlic Cheese Bread | $8.00 |
| Order Of French Bread & Butter | $5.25 |
| Garden Salad | $4.50 |
| Chef’s Salad Large. Egg, ham, cheese,olives and tomatoes, served on a bed of crisp lettuce. |
$12.75 |
| Bottle Mama K’s Italian 16 oz. |
$8.00 |
| Breaded Calamari | $11.25 |
| Breaded Mozzarella Sticks | $9.00 |
| Side Orders | |
| Marinara Sauce | $5.00 |
| Meat Sauce | $5.00 |
| Meatballs | $2.75 |
| Mushrooms | $5.00 |
| French Fries | $4.00 |
| Side Dressing Please write choice of dressing in special instructions section |
$1.00 |
| Pizza | 10″ Small | |
| Mama “K” Supreme Pizza | 10″ Small Pepperoni, ground beef, sausage, peppers and onions, mushrooms and salami. |
$18.00 |
| Pizza Ala Greque | 10″ Small Feta cheese, Greek olives and peppers, fresh tomatoes, and onions. |
$16.75 |
| Spicy Italian Pizza | 10″ Small Salami, pepperoni, sausage, and mushrooms. |
$18.00 |
| Tomato Sauce & Cheese Pizza | 10″ Small | $10.50 |
| Veggie Pizza | 10″ Small Onion, peppers, mushrooms, olives, and banana peppers. |
$16.75 |
| Meat Lovers | 10″ Small Beef, Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Salami, and Bacon |
$18.00 |
| Pizza | 12″ Medium | |
| Mama “K” Supreme Pizza | 12″ Medium Pepperoni, ground beef, sausage, peppers and onions, mushrooms and salami. |
$20.25 |
| Pizza Ala Greque | 12″ Medium Feta cheese, Greek olives and peppers, fresh tomatoes, and onions. |
$19.75 |
| Spicy Italian Pizza | 12″ Medium Salami, pepperoni, sausage, and mushrooms. |
$20.25 |
| Tomato Sauce & Cheese Pizza | 12″ Medium | $14.75 |
| Veggie Pizza | 12″ Medium Onion, peppers, mushrooms, olives, and banana peppers. |
$19.75 |
| Meat Lovers | 12″ Medium Beef, Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Salami, and Bacon |
$20.25 |
| Pizza | 16″ Large | |
| Mama “K” Supreme Pizza | 16″ Large Pepperoni, ground beef, sausage, peppers and onions, mushrooms and salami. |
$26.25 |
| Pizza Ala Greque | 16″ Large Feta cheese, Greek olives and peppers, fresh tomatoes, and onions. |
$25.75 |
| Spicy Italian Pizza | 16″ Large Salami, pepperoni, sausage, and mushrooms. |
$26.25 |
| Tomato Sauce & Cheese Pizza | 16″ Large | $17.25 |
| Veggie Pizza | 16″ Large | $25.75 |
| Meat Lovers | 16″ Large Beef, Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Salami, and Bacon |
$26.25 |
| Pasta | |
| Capellini (Angel Hair) | $11.25 |
| Gluten Free Penne | $13.00 |
| Half & Half Pasta | $13.00 |
| Meat Ravioli | $13.00 |
| Penne | $11.75 |
| Spaghetti | $10.75 |
| Whole Wheat Capellini | $11.25 |
| Cheese Ravioli | $13.00 |
| Sandwiches | |
| Deluxe Big Boy Burger A large 6 oz. ground beef patty, lettuce, and tomato, topped with mayo and American cheese served on a large brioche bun. Served with French fries. A real handful. Comes with fries. |
$12.50 |
| Deluxe Grilled Chicken Sandwich Tender chicken breast marinated, then grilled to perfection, served on a brioche bun topped with mayo, lettuce, and tomato, with a side order of French fries. Comes with fries. |
$12.50 |
| Chicken Parmigiana Sub All white meat chicken grilled and covered in Mozzarella and marinara, toasted. Comes with fries. |
$15.00 |
| Italian Meatball Submarine Sandwich Four large meatballs covered in meat sauce and Provolone, toasted to perfection. Comes with fries. |
$15.00 |
| Italian Sausage Sumbarine Sandwich Large piece of Italian sausage with grilled onion and peppers covered in marinara. Comes with fries. |
$15.00 |
| Open Kitchen Submarine A whack of fresh Italian bread sliced lengthwise and loaded with Genoa salami, Provolone cheese, shredded onions, sweet green peppers, and drenched with our tangy Italian dressing. Comes with fries. |
$15.00 |
| Philly Cheesesteak Tender steak, grilled with onions and peppers, topped with Provolone and Mozzarella, toasted. Comes with fries. Served with mayo. |
$15.00 |
| Our Famous Mixed Italian Cuisine | |
| Our Famous Mixed Italian Cuisine A platter loaded with pasta covered with chicken livers, slices of veal, chicken parmigiana, meatballs, and mushrooms, topped with marinara. |
$28.50 |
| The Chef Suggests | |
| Baked Ziti With your choice of meat sauce, marinara, or Alfredo. |
$15.25 |
| Chicken Barcelona Slices of tender chicken sauteed in butter, oregano, and fresh lemon. Severed with a dish of mushroom marinara sauce and spaghetti buerre noir. |
$20.25 |
| Chicken Parmigiana Tender chicken sauteed in tomato, mushroom, and wine sauce, then covered with Mozzarella cheese and baked to perfection. Served with spaghetti a la marinara. |
$20.25 |
| Chicken Scallopine Boned chicken simmered in a delicate sauce of tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers, and onions. Served with spaghetti a la marinara. |
$20.25 |
| Crabmeat Parmigiana Crabmeat in Bechamel sauce with mushrooms, and a dash of sherry. Served with buttered spaghetti. |
$27.00 |
| Eggplant Parmigiana A platter loaded with eggplant sauteed in butter, ground beef, covered with Parmesan cheese and marinara sauce, and oven baked. Served with spaghetti a la marinara. |
$21.00 |
| Fettuccine Di Allessandro A traditional Venetian favorite – fettuccine in creamy Alfredo with crispy bacon. |
$15.00 |
| Lasagna Di Stefano A great Italian dish and one of our best. A build up affair of layers of flat Italian noodles bound together by Provolone and Ricotta cheeses, and oozing with our tempting meat sauce. |
$14.75 |
| Lasagne Parmigiana A large portion of lasagna covered with extra sauce and a layer of Mozzarella cheese, baked until the cheese turns golden brown and melts. |
$18.00 |
| Ravioli Parmigiana Meat filled ravioli in rich meat sauce, topped with cheese and baked to perfection. |
$17.75 |
| Homemade Italian Sausage Steak Smothered with green peppers and onions, with scallopine sauce. Served with a tossed salad and French fries. |
$15.00 |
| Shrimp Cacciatorre Loads of tender shrimp simmered in our delectable cacciatore sauce. Served with spaghetti a la marinara. |
$27.00 |
| The KC Special 8 oz. USDA choice rib eye, served with tossed salad and French fries. |
$24.00 |
| Veal Scallopine Veal sauteed with mushrooms, sherry, and juicy green peppers. Served with spaghetti a la marinara. |
$22.25 |
| Veal Barcelona Slices of tender young veal sauteed in butter, oregano, and fresh lemon. Severed with a dish of mushroom marinara sauce and spaghetti buerre noir. |
$23.75 |
| Veal Parmigiana Tender veal topped with cheese, smothered with a superb sauce, served with spaghetti and meat sauce. |
$21.50 |
| Chopped Sirloin Steak 8 ounces of freshly ground beef. Grilled the way you like it. Served with French fries and a garden salad. |
$15.00 |
| Our Best Steak 12 oz. double cut choice beef with sauteed mushrooms. Served with tossed salad and French fries. |
$29.25 |
| Veal Juliano Thin slices of veal in Provolone cheese, breaded, and deep-fried until the cheese melts inside. Covered with mushroom wine sauce. Served with spaghetti a la marinara. |
$22.25 |
| Braciole A large slice of top beefsteak stuffed with fresh Italian sausage, prosciutto, and Genoa salami, Simmered and served in our salsa pomodoro. |
$23.50 |
| Desserts | |
| Cannoli | $8.75 |
| Homemade Cheesecake Plain, pineapple, or cherry topping. |
$8.75 |
| Tiramisu | $8.75 |
| Vanilla Ice Cream | $6.50 |
| Beverages | |
| Tea | $3.50 |
| Unsweetened Tea | $3.50 |
| Coke | $3.50 |
| Diet Coke | $3.50 |
| Lemonade | $3.50 |
| Ginger Ale | $3.50 |
| Sprite | $3.50 |
| Regular Coffee | $3.50 |
| Decaffeinated Coffee | $3.50 |
| Bottled Root Beer | $4.00 |
| Italian Lunch Specials | |
| Cheese Stuffed Canelloni Theodoro Served with Tossed Salad or Cup of Soup, French Bread, and Coffee or Tea |
$14.75 |
| Fettucine D’ Alessandro Served with Tossed Salad or Cup of Soup, French Bread, and Coffee or Tea |
$15.00 |
| Italian Sausage Steak, Pepper & Onions Served with Tossed Salad or Cup of Soup, French Bread, and Coffee or Tea |
$15.00 |
| Lasagna Di Stephano Served with Tossed Salad or Cup of Soup, French Bread, and Coffee or Tea |
$14.75 |
| Meat-Filled Ravioli Di Lorenzo Served with Tossed Salad or Cup of Soup, French Bread, and Coffee or Tea |
$13.50 |
| Penne Rigate Served with Tossed Salad or Cup of Soup, French Bread, and Coffee or Tea |
$13.00 |
| Spaghetti Sans Rival Served with Tossed Salad or Cup of Soup, French Bread, and Coffee or Tea |
$10.75 |
| Fish And Chips | $15.25 |
| Capellini (Angel Hair) Served with Tossed Salad or Cup of Soup, French Bread, and Coffee or Tea |
$11.25 |
| Soups, Appetizers, Salads | |
| Italian Shrimp Cocktail | $12.75 |
| Italian Minestrone Soup | $4.75 |
| Chef’s Cheese & Charcuterie A curated selection of meats and cheeses. |
$23.00 |
| Greek Salad Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, Feta cheese, Kalamata olives, Salonika peppers, and beets. |
$7.00 |
| Antipasto A La Open Kitchen Tossed green salad, Provolone cheese, Genoa salami, Kalamata olives and beets. |
$7.00 |
| Salonika Peppers | $6.50 |
| Imported Feta Cheese | $7.00 |
| Kalamata Olives | $6.50 |
| Caesar Salad Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, creamy Caesar dressing and Parmesan cheese. |
$7.00 |
| Our Famous Salad Dressing 10 oz. cup. |
$5.75 |
| Toasted Garlic Bread | $5.75 |
| Toasted Garlic Cheese Bread | $8.00 |
| Order Of French Bread & Butter | $5.25 |
| Garden Salad | $4.50 |
| Chef’s Salad Large. Egg, ham, cheese,olives and tomatoes, served on a bed of crisp lettuce. |
$12.75 |
| Bottle Mama K’s Italian 16 oz. |
$8.00 |
| Breaded Calamari | $11.25 |
| Breaded Mozzarella Sticks | $9.00 |
| Sandwiches | |
| Deluxe Big Boy Burger A large 6 oz. ground beef patty, lettuce, and tomato, topped with mayo and American cheese served on a large brioche bun. Served with French fries. A real handful. Comes with fries. |
$12.50 |
| Deluxe Grilled Chicken Sandwich Tender chicken breast marinated, then grilled to perfection, served on a brioche bun topped with mayo, lettuce, and tomato, with a side order of French fries. Comes with fries. |
$12.50 |
| Open Kitchen Submarine A whack of fresh Italian bread sliced lengthwise and loaded with Genoa salami, Provolone cheese, shredded onions, sweet green peppers, and drenched with our tangy Italian dressing. Comes with fries. |
$15.00 |
| Italian Meatball Submarine Sandwich Four large meatballs covered in meat sauce and Provolone, toasted to perfection. Comes with fries. |
$15.00 |
| Italian Sausage Sumbarine Sandwich Large piece of Italian sausage with grilled onion and peppers covered in marinara. Comes with fries. |
$15.00 |
| Chicken Parmigiana Sub All white meat chicken grilled and covered in Mozzarella and marinara, toasted. Comes with fries. |
$15.00 |
| Philly Cheesesteak Tender steak, grilled with onions and peppers, topped with Provolone and Mozzarella, toasted. Comes with fries. Served with mayo. |
$15.00 |
| Pizza | 10″ Small | |
| Mama “K” Supreme Pizza | 10″ Small Pepperoni, ground beef, sausage, peppers and onions, mushrooms and salami. |
$18.00 |
| Pizza Ala Greque | 10″ Small Feta cheese, Greek olives and peppers, fresh tomatoes, and onions. |
$16.75 |
| Veggie Pizza | 10″ Small Onion, peppers, mushrooms, olives, and banana peppers. |
$16.75 |
| Spicy Italian Pizza | 10″ Small Salami, pepperoni, sausage, and mushrooms. |
$18.00 |
| Tomato Sauce & Cheese Pizza | 10″ Small | $10.50 |
| Meat Lovers | 10″ Small Beef, Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Salami, and Bacon |
$18.00 |
| Pizza | 12″ Medium | |
| Mama “K” Supreme Pizza | 12″ Medium Pepperoni, ground beef, sausage, peppers and onions, mushrooms and salami. |
$20.25 |
| Pizza Ala Greque | 12″ Medium Feta cheese, Greek olives and peppers, fresh tomatoes, and onions. |
$19.75 |
| Spicy Italian Pizza | 12″ Medium Salami, pepperoni, sausage, and mushrooms. |
$20.25 |
| Tomato Sauce & Cheese Pizza | 12″ Medium | $14.75 |
| Veggie Pizza | 12″ Medium Onion, peppers, mushrooms, olives, and banana peppers. |
$19.75 |
| Meat Lovers | 12″ Medium Beef, Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Salami, and Bacon |
$20.25 |
| Pizza | 16″ Large | |
| Mama “K” Supreme Pizza | 16″ Large Pepperoni, ground beef, sausage, peppers and onions, mushrooms and salami. |
$26.25 |
| Pizza Ala Greque | 16″ Large Feta cheese, Greek olives and peppers, fresh tomatoes, and onions. |
$25.75 |
| Spicy Italian Pizza | 16″ Large Salami, pepperoni, sausage, and mushrooms. |
$26.25 |
| Tomato Sauce & Cheese Pizza | 16″ Large | $17.25 |
| Veggie Pizza | 16″ Large | $25.75 |
| Meat Lovers | 16″ Large Beef, Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Salami, and Bacon |
$26.25 |
| Pasta | |
| Spaghetti | $10.75 |
| Penne | $11.75 |
| Whole Wheat Capellini | $11.25 |
| Capellini (Angel Hair) | $11.25 |
| Half & Half Pasta | $13.00 |
| Meat Ravioli | $13.00 |
| Gluten Free Penne | $13.00 |
| Cheese Ravioli | $13.00 |
| The Chef Suggests | |
| Chicken Barcelona Slices of tender chicken sauteed in butter, oregano, and fresh lemon. Severed with a dish of mushroom marinara sauce and spaghetti buerre noir. |
$20.25 |
| Eggplant Parmigiana A platter loaded with eggplant sauteed in butter, ground beef, covered with Parmesan cheese and marinara sauce, and oven baked. Served with spaghetti a la marinara. |
$21.00 |
| Crabmeat Parmigiana Crabmeat in Bechamel sauce with mushrooms, and a dash of sherry. Served with buttered spaghetti. |
$27.00 |
| Shrimp Cacciatorre Loads of tender shrimp simmered in our delectable cacciatore sauce. Served with spaghetti a la marinara. |
$27.00 |
| Lasagna Di Stefano A great Italian dish and one of our best. A build up affair of layers of flat Italian noodles bound together by Provolone and Ricotta cheeses, and oozing with our tempting meat sauce. |
$14.75 |
| Lasagne Parmigiana A large portion of lasagna covered with extra sauce and a layer of Mozzarella cheese, baked until the cheese turns golden brown and melts. |
$18.00 |
| Chicken Parmigiana Tender chicken sauteed in tomato, mushroom, and wine sauce, then covered with Mozzarella cheese and baked to perfection. Served with spaghetti a la marinara. |
$20.25 |
| Chicken Scallopine Boned chicken simmered in a delicate sauce of tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers, and onions. Served with spaghetti a la marinara. |
$20.25 |
| Ravioli Parmigiana Meat filled ravioli in rich meat sauce, topped with cheese and baked to perfection. |
$17.75 |
| Homemade Italian Sausage Steak Smothered with green peppers and onions, with scallopine sauce. Served with a tossed salad and French fries. |
$15.00 |
| Fettuccine Di Allessandro A traditional Venetian favorite – fettuccine in creamy Alfredo with crispy bacon. |
$15.00 |
| Baked Ziti With your choice of meat sauce, marinara, or Alfredo. |
$15.25 |
| The KC Special 8 oz. USDA choice rib eye, served with tossed salad and French fries. |
$24.00 |
| Veal Scallopine Veal sauteed with mushrooms, sherry, and juicy green peppers. Served with spaghetti a la marinara. |
$22.25 |
| Veal Barcelona Slices of tender young veal sauteed in butter, oregano, and fresh lemon. Severed with a dish of mushroom marinara sauce and spaghetti buerre noir. |
$23.75 |
| Veal Parmigiana Tender veal topped with cheese, smothered with a superb sauce, served with spaghetti and meat sauce. |
$21.50 |
| Chopped Sirloin Steak 8 ounces of freshly ground beef. Grilled the way you like it. Served with French fries and a garden salad. |
$15.00 |
| Our Best Steak 12 oz. double cut choice beef with sauteed mushrooms. Served with tossed salad and French fries. |
$29.25 |
| Veal Juliano Thin slices of veal in Provolone cheese, breaded, and deep-fried until the cheese melts inside. Covered with mushroom wine sauce. Served with spaghetti a la marinara. |
$22.25 |
| Braciole A large slice of top beefsteak stuffed with fresh Italian sausage, prosciutto, and Genoa salami, Simmered and served in our salsa pomodoro. |
$23.50 |
| Our Famous Mixed Italian Cuisine | |
| Our Famous Mixed Italian Cuisine A platter loaded with pasta covered with chicken livers, slices of veal, chicken parmigiana, meatballs, and mushrooms, topped with marinara. |
$28.50 |
| Side Orders | |
| Mushrooms | $5.00 |
| Meatballs | $2.75 |
| Meat Sauce | $5.00 |
| Marinara Sauce | $5.00 |
| French Fries | $4.00 |
| Desserts | |
| Homemade Cheesecake Plain, pineapple, or cherry topping. |
$8.75 |
| Tiramisu | $8.75 |
| Cannoli | $8.75 |
| Vanilla Ice Cream | $6.50 |
| Beverages | |
| Tea | $3.50 |
| Unsweetened Tea | $3.50 |
| Coke | $3.50 |
| Diet Coke | $3.50 |
| Lemonade | $3.50 |
| Ginger Ale | $3.50 |
| Sprite | $3.50 |
| Regular Coffee | $3.50 |
| Decaffeinated Coffee | $3.50 |
| Bottled Root Beer | $4.00 |
| Italian Lunch Specials | |
| Capellini (Angel Hair) Served with Tossed Salad or Cup of Soup, French Bread, and Coffee or Tea |
$11.25 |
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Contact Open Kitchen
Address: 1318 W Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28208
Phone: (704) 375-7449
Website: http://www.worldfamousopenkitchen.com/
Hours
| Saturday | 4–10PM |
| Sunday | 4–9PM |
| Monday | 11AM–9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM–9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM–9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM–9PM |
| Friday | 11AM–10PM |
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