Family-owned option with outdoor seating serving traditional Italian fare in no-frills digs.
Adela’s Italian Restaurant is committed to providing our guests with high-quality food, friendly service, and a wonderful time. Adela’s Italian Restaurant opened up in Phoenix in 2014. Adela’s is family-owned and operated. We are dedicated to using the finest ingredients in every dish while at an affordable price. With over 25 years of experience at the helm, we are prepared to handle your needs, whether it is a small party of two, food-to-go, or even a large private party. We also offer Italian breakfast and brunch. Adela’s Italian Restaurant is located at the southeast corner of East Thomas Road and North 40th Street in Phoenix, AZ near the Arcadia neighborhood.
Menu
Menu | |
Antipasti | |
Fried Calamari Tender calamari lightly breaded and flash fried, served with our house made arrabbiata sauce. |
$24.00 |
Stuffed Mushrooms Mushrooms with bread crumbs and butter garlic white wine sauce. |
$12.00 |
Bruschetta Toasted house made bread topped with fresh onions, tomatoes, garlic and parmesan cheese. |
$10.00 |
House Soup | $7.00 |
Escargot Oven baked snails with a mushroom and butter garlic sauce. |
$14.00 |
Insalata | |
Insalata di Spinaci Spinach salad, bacon, hard-boiled egg with red wine vinegar lemon dressing. |
$10.00 |
Insalata alla Caprese Fresh mozzarella cheese and sliced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil and balsamic vinegar. |
$12.00 |
Insalata alla Calabrese Tomato, onion, and fresh basil tossed in olive oil. |
$10.00 |
Insalata alla Napolitana Freshly chopped tomatoes, onion, and English cucumbers topped with Feta cheese and extra virgin olive oil. |
$12.00 |
Caesar Salad Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons and caesar dressing. |
$8.00 |
Gorgonzola Salad Mixed greens, gorgonzola cheese, cherry tomatoes, walnuts with balsamic vinegar. |
$8.00 |
Pasta e Carne | |
Penne all’ Arrabbiata Spicy garlic tomato sauce. |
$15.00 |
Fettuccine all’ Alfredo Tossed in delicious cream and parmigiana cheese. |
$15.00 |
Fettuccine Della Casa Bacon, peas, and mushrooms in a cream sauce. |
$16.00 |
Fettuccine Toscana Chicken and artichoke hearts in a marsala wine cream sauce. |
$21.00 |
Fettuccine Primavera Sauteed vegetable medley in a white cream sauce. |
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Eggplant Sorrentino Rolls of eggplant stuffed in salami and ricotta cheese, baked in a bolognese sauce topped with mozzarella cheese. |
$18.00 |
Baked Ziti Ziti noodles with ricotta cheese and marinara baked with mozzarella cheese. |
$18.00 |
Manicotti Homemade crepes stuffed with ricotta cheese, baked in marinara sauce with mozzarella. |
$18.00 |
Cannelloni Homemade crepes stuff with ground veal in bolognese and mozzarella. |
$21.00 |
Beef Lasagna Sheets of lasagna layered in ricotta cheese, bolognese sauce topped with mozzarella cheese. |
$20.00 |
Fettuccine di Angelo Diced chicken with mushrooms and onions in a tomato marsala cream sauce. |
$21.00 |
Eggplant Parmigiano Layers of eggplant, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese. |
$18.00 |
Gnocchi Bolognese Handmade potato dumplings in meat sauce. |
$19.00 |
Gnocchi alla Vodka Handmade potato dumplings in tomato vodka cream sauce. |
$20.00 |
Cheese Ravioli in Pesto Ravioli smothered in our homemade pesto sauce made with pine nuts, garlic, and fresh basil. |
$20.00 |
Beef Ravioli all’ Arrabbiata Beef ravioli in our spicy garlic tomato sauce. |
$22.00 |
Spaghetti and Meatballs Home made all beef meatballs in bolognese sauce. |
$19.00 |
Fettuccine alla Paisano Sliced Italian sausage with bell peppers, onions, marsala wine in a bolognese sauce. |
$19.00 |
Linguine Aglio e Olio Fresh garlic and extra virgin olive oil with fresh basil and spices cooked with anchovies on request. |
$15.00 |
Pollo | |
Pollo Piccata Chicken breast in a lemon caper sauce. |
$22.00 |
Pollo al Limone Chicken breast with mushrooms prepared in a creamy white wine lemon sauce. |
$22.00 |
Pollo Marconi Chicken breast layered with slices of tomato, mushroom, eggplant, ham and cheese, baked in a tomato marsala cream sauce. |
$23.00 |
Pollo alla Cacciatora Chicken, mushrooms, peas and bell peppers in a marsala wine tomato sauce. |
$22.00 |
Pollo alla Boscaiola Chicken breast in a marsala wine sauce. |
$22.00 |
Pollo Parmigiana Breaded chicken breast baked in a marinara sauce topped with mozzarella cheese. |
$22.00 |
Pollo Genovese Chicken breast with artichoke hearts, mushrooms in a lemon sauce. |
$22.00 |
Petto di Pollo con Verdure With vegetables in lemon wine sauce. |
$22.00 |
Pesce | |
Shrimp Fettuccine all’ Alfredo Shrimp tossed in delicious cream and in a parmigiana cheese sauce. |
$26.00 |
Linguine Principessa Shrimp and baby clams in cream sauce. |
$26.00 |
Linguine ai Calamari Luciana Calamari in a spicy tomato sauce. |
$24.00 |
Linguine alle Vongole Baby clams served in your choice of garlic white wine sauce (bianche) or tomato sauce (rosse). |
$19.00 |
Linguine alla Puttanesca con Gamberi Shrimp covered in black olives, capers, onion, garlic in white wine tomato sauce. |
$26.00 |
Linguine Imperiale Diced shrimp and fresh garlic in a tomato cream sauce. |
$26.00 |
Scampi Fra’ Diavolo Jumbo shrimp in spicy tomato sauce served over a bed of linguini. |
$26.00 |
Scampi al Limone Jumbo shrimp in a lemon wine sauce served over a bed of linguini. |
$26.00 |
Lobster Ravioli With diced shrimp served in a tomato vodka cream sauce. |
$27.00 |
Vitello | |
Vitello Piccata Veal in a lemon caper sauce. |
$26.00 |
Vitello alla Sorrentino Veal with olives, mushrooms, bacon, topped with mozzarella in marsala wine sauce. |
$2.00 |
Vitello alla Parmigiana Breaded veal cutlets topped with marinara sauce and baked with mozzarella. |
$26.00 |
Vitello e Carciofini Veal with artichoke hearts, mushrooms in a lemon sauce. |
$26.00 |
Vitello al Marsala Veal with mushrooms in a mushroom marsala wine sauce. |
$26.00 |
Vitello Cacciatora Veal, mushrooms, peas and bell peppers in a marsala wine tomato sauce. |
$26.00 |
Dolci | |
Tiramisu Lady fingers soaked in espresso, layered with mascarpone cream cheese and a sprinkle of cocoa. |
$8.00 |
Italian Chocolate Mousse Made with espresso, rum, and chocolate. |
$8.00 |
Cheesecake New York style cheesecake, served with strawberry topping and chocolate syrup. |
$8.00 |
Spumoni Traditional Italian ice-cream with layers of pistachio, chocolate, and cherry mixed with candied fruit and nuts. |
$7.00 |
Cannoli Filled with sweet ricotta cheese with chocolate chips. |
$8.00 |
Limoncello Mascarpone Cake Layers of yellow cake filled with limoncello mascarpone cream. |
$8.00 |
Caffe | |
Coffee Regular, decafe |
$3.00 |
Espresso | $4.00 |
Cappuccino | $5.00 |
Adela’s Caffe Bailey’s Frangelico, espresso, and foamed milk |
$8.00 |
Beverages | |
Red Wine | |
Candoni Pinot Noir, Lombardy Brings scents of red and blackcurrants, plus vanilla, light, and fruit-forward on the palate and elegant with no hints of rough play. |
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Cusumano Merlot, Sicily Notes of blackberry and other wild berries on the nose and the palate, light with a smooth finish. |
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Stemmari Nero D’avola, Sicily Intense notes of current, wild strawberries and pomegranate on the nose, it is then soft and velvety on your palate with firm fruit notes on the finish. |
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Marchesi Di Barolo, Piedmont Intense aromas of spice, cinnamon, absinthe, tobacco, and a touch of rose are on the nose. Then expect a full and elegant finish with strong tannins at the end. |
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Tormaresca Primitivo, Puglia Full of rich notes of plums, cherries, vanilla, and chocolate. On the palate, you will find crisp elegant notes of red fruit that leads to long lingering finish. |
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Querceto Chianti DOCG, Tuscany Ruby red color with bright reflections. The floral aroma prevails on the fruit. Fresh & vibrant on the palate. |
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Tomaresca Neprica, Puglia Aromas of fresh plum, cherries, roses, violets, pepper, and chocolate that gives way to elegant dark fruit that strong lingering finish. |
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Tenuta Polvaro Cabernet Sauvignon Veneto Complementary aromas of blackberry, blueberry, and dried herbs and spices. On the palate, you will find a soft smoky finish that carries with flavors of fruit, sweet licorice, and fresh vanilla. |
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Imagery Pinot Noir, California This will lead with jammy-rich strawberry, cherry, and boysenberry fruit flavors that enriched with by the integrated oak and the blending of Petit Verdot to help give body and structure and helps lead to a long-layered finish. |
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Villa Pozzi Cabernet Sauvignon Aromas of black plum that leads to a surprisingly sweet bouquet of sweet ground pepper and will follow with blackberry, and subtle soft oak finish. |
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White Wine | |
MYX Moscato, Pavia (split) Hints of apricot, vanilla, and honey. Natural fruit juices and effervescent bubbles refresh the palette and leave with a sweet and subtle finish. Bubbly & Sweet. |
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Villa Pozzi Pinot Grigio, Sicily Showcase aroma of lemon. white peach, and pear. It is clean and well balanced with bright acidity, and the finish lingers with notes of stone fruit and flowers. |
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Mezzacorna Chardonnay, Italy Subtle flavors of peach, nectarine, pear, and spice. |
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Sparkling Wine | |
Candoni Prosecco, Italy (split) Delicate and fruity with a hint of honey, Candoni Prosecco is crisp and clean in the mouth. It has a pleasant acidity level that leaves behind a delicious and persistent freshness with a dry, well-balanced finish. |
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Cocktails | |
Camillo Negroni Beefeater, Campari, and Sweet Vermouth construct the definition of balance and simplicity. |
$12.00 |
Ciao Bella Absolut Grapefruit, Limoncello, cranberry, and lemon juice create this fruity and delicious cocktail. |
$12.00 |
Strawberry Sour Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Amaro Nonino, lemon juice, and strawberry syrup deliver a rounded sour variation. |
$12.00 |
Nutty Uncle Vinny Mild and smooth Appleton Rum, Amaretto, pineapple, and lime juice make this nutty blend perfect. |
$12.00 |
Italian Mule When in Rome… Tito’s Handmade Vodka, lime, Gosling’s Ginger Beer, and a kiss of grenadine. |
$10.00 |
Spiced Mojito Bacardi Spiced, mint, lime juice, and simple syrup keep it classic for a great mojito. |
$12.00 |
Bellini Peach puree and Candoni Prosecco for a nod to the original. |
$12.00 |
Margarita Patron Silver, lime juice, and agave nectar make the perfect margarita. |
$12.00 |
Italian Margarita Espolon Silver, Aperol, lime juice, and agave nectar for the fantastic blood orange and rhubarb variation. |
$12.00 |
Limoncello Tonic Beefeater, Limoncello, Magdala orange liqueur, lemon juice, and tonic water make a refreshing lemonade cocktail. |
$12.00 |
Hugo Spritzer Thatcher’s Elderflower Liqueur, Prosecco, and mint bring a classic light spritzer to the party. |
$12.00 |
Italian Sangria Red wine, fruit juice, and spices for a cocktail that is refreshing, bright, and fun. |
$10.00 |
Amaro Affogato The best dessert cocktail with Ramazzotti Amaro, espresso, vanilla ice cream, and cinnamon. |
$12.00 |
Domestic Beer | |
Budweiser | $4.50 |
Bud Light | $4.50 |
Michelob Ultra | $4.50 |
Imported Beer | |
Corona | $6.00 |
Dos Equis | $6.00 |
Pacifico | $6.00 |
Stella Artois | $6.00 |
Moretti | $6.00 |
Peroni | $6.00 |
Aperitifs & Digestifs | |
Pallini Limoncello | $7.00 |
Sambuca | $7.00 |
Braulio Amaro Alpino | $7.00 |
Amaro Nonino | $7.00 |
Ramazzotti | $7.00 |
Aperol | $7.00 |
Campari | $7.00 |
Lunch | |
Insalata | |
Insalata alla Caprese Fresh mozzarella cheese and sliced tomatoes, topped with fresh basil and balsamic vinegar. |
$9.00 |
Caesar Salad Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons and caesar dressing. |
$7.00 |
Gorgonzola Salad Mixed greens, gorgonzola cheese, cherry tomatoes, walnuts with balsamic vinegar. |
$8.00 |
House Soup | $7.00 |
Pasta e Carne | |
Penne all’ Arrabbiata Spicy garlic tomato sauce. |
$15.00 |
Fettuccine all’ Alfredo Tossed in delicious cream and parmigiana cheese. |
$15.00 |
Fettuccine Della Casa Bacon, peas, and mushrooms in a cream sauce. |
$16.00 |
Fettuccine Primavera Sauteed vegetable medley in a white cream sauce. |
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Baked Ziti Ziti noodles with ricotta cheese and marinara baked with mozzarella cheese. |
$18.00 |
Beef Lasagna Sheets of lasagna layered in ricotta cheese, bolognese sauce topped with mozzarella cheese. |
$20.00 |
Spaghetti and Meatballs Home made all beef meatballs in bolognese sauce. |
$19.00 |
Linguine alle Vongole Baby clams served in your choice of garlic white wine sauce (bianche) or tomato sauce (rosse). |
$19.00 |
Pollo alla Cacciatora Chicken, mushrooms, peas and bell peppers in a marsala wine tomato sauce. |
$22.00 |
Pollo Parmigiana Breaded chicken breast baked in a marinara sauce topped with mozzarella cheese. |
$22.00 |
Dolci | |
Tiramisu Lady fingers soaked in espresso, layered with mascarpone cream cheese and a sprinkle of cocoa. |
$8.00 |
Italian Chocolate Mousse Made with espresso, rum, and chocolate. |
$8.00 |
Cheesecake New York style cheesecake, served with strawberry topping and chocolate syrup. |
$8.00 |
Spumoni Traditional Italian ice-cream with layers of pistachio, chocolate, and cherry mixed with candied fruit and nuts. |
$7.00 |
Cannoli Filled with sweet ricotta cheese with chocolate chips. |
$8.00 |
Limoncello Mascarpone Cake Filled with limoncello mascarpone cream. |
$8.00 |
Caffe | |
Coffee Regular, decafe |
$3.00 |
Espresso | $4.00 |
Cappuccino | $5.00 |
Adela’s Caffe Double espresso, steamed milk, with Bailey and Frangelico liqueurs. |
$8.00 |
Vino e Birra | |
California House Wines by the Glass Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Rose |
$8.00 |
Candoni Prosecco, Italy (split) Delicate and fruity with a hint of honey, Candoni Prosecco is crisp and clean in the mouth. It has a pleasant acidity level that leaves behind a delicious and persistent freshness with a dry, well-balanced finish. |
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MYX Moscato, Pavia (split) Hints of apricot, vanilla, and honey. Natural fruit juices and effervescent bubbles refresh the palette and leave with a sweet and subtle finish. Bubbly & Sweet. |
$10.00 |
Querceto Chianti DOCG, Tuscany Ruby in color, this wine has aromas of black cherries, savory sun-dried tomatoes and cranberries. |
$10.00 |
Domestic Beer Budweiser, Bud Light, and Michelob Ultra |
$4.50 |
Imported Beer Corona, Dos Equis, Pacifico, Stella Artois, Moretti, and Peroni |
$6.00 |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: adelasitalian.com
Contact Adela’s Italian Restaurant
Address: 4041 E Thomas Rd #107, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Phone: (602) 955-0588
Website: http://adelasitalian.com/
Hours
Wednesday | 11AM–9PM |
Thursday | 11AM–9PM |
Friday | 11AM–9PM |
Saturday | 11AM–9PM |
Sunday | 11AM–9PM |
Monday | 2–9PM |
Tuesday | 11AM–9PM |