Classic pasta dishes & Italian entrees such as steak,
& veal in a comfy space with harbor views.
Family owned Italian restaurant. Specializing in traditional family Italian dishes, fresh local seafood, and quality meats. We prioritize our customer’s experience and strive to have outstanding service, food, and atmosphere for every visit.
5003 O’Quinn Blvd SE C Southport, NC
Reservations are accepted for groups of min 8 to max 12 in our private dining rooms, when available. The main dining room, outside, and bar are first-come, first served.
-We offer take-out by phone only, no delivery or online ordering.-
4.8 – 615 reviews $$ • Restaurant
Menu
Our Menu | |
Antipasta | |
Steamed Mussels Steamed mussels in a white wine & garlic or marinara sauce. |
$13.99 |
Saffron Mussels Steamed mussels in a saffron broth with fresh leeks. |
$14.99 |
Steamed Clams Steamed clams in a white wine & garlic sauce or marinara sauce. |
$13.99 |
Eggplant Rollatini Thinly sliced eggplant filled with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan and fresh herbs then rolled and topped with marinara sauce. |
$13.99 |
Fried Calamari Tender calamari lightly seasoned and fried and served with marinara. |
$12.99 |
Pastas | |
Penne or Linguine Linguine or Penne pasta topped with marinara or rich Alfredo sauce, finished with fresh grated Parmesan cheese. |
$16.99 |
Linguine Ala Carbonara A classic sauce that combines the flavors of smoked bacon, onions, Parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper. A Joseph’s favorite! |
$20.99 |
Penne with Tomato & Eggplant Sauce Sauteed eggplant, mushrooms, roasted garlic, and fresh basil with marinara. |
$19.99 |
Linguine with Garlic & Oil Garlic sauteed in extra virgin olive oil accented with crushed red pepper and Parmesan cheese served over linguine. |
$15.99 |
Lasagna Mama Rose’s secret recipe handed down from the old country. Flavors of Italian sausage and ground beef are combined with layers of mozzarella and ricotta cheeses. |
$21.99 |
Eggplant Parmigiana Medallions of eggplant dusted in Italian seasonings then pan fried and topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese. Served with linguine marinara. |
$19.99 |
Sweet Italian Sausage and/or Mama Rosa’s Meat Balls (or one of each) Served with penne or linguine and marinara. |
$21.99 |
Seafood | |
Linguine & Clams or Mussels (or both) Enjoy this favorite with your choice of our flavorful white wine and garlic sauce or marinara. Served over linguine. |
$22.99 |
Shrimp Scampi Joseph’s Style Shrimp sauteed in fresh garlic, shallots and herbs with a light sherry wine sauce, which gives it a different twist to traditional scampi. Served over linguine. |
$22.99 |
Shrimp Marinara Pan roasted shrimp prepared in marinara. Served over linguine. |
$22.99 |
Shrimp Alfredo Sauteed shrimp served over penne with Joseph’s famous Alfredo sauce and finished with Parmesan cheese. (May substitute with chicken) |
$22.99 |
Frutta de mare Shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari and fresh fish sauteed in your choice of white wine and garlic sauce or marinara. Served over linguine. |
$23.99 |
Chicken & Veal | |
Chicken Parmigiana Chicken breast lightly dusted with Italian seasonings, pan fried then topped with marinara and melted mozzarella cheese. Served with linguine marinara. |
$20.99 |
Chicken Marsala Chicken sauteed with wine, garlic, shallots and mushrooms, finished with Joseph’s Marsala demi- glaze. Served with linguine marinara. |
$21.99 |
Chicken Piccata Chicken sauteed, served with a lemon caper sauce and side of linguine marinara. |
$21.99 |
Veal Parmigiana Thinly pounded veal lightly dusted with Italian seasonings, pan fried then topped with marinara and melted mozzarella cheese. Served with linguine marinara. |
$23.99 |
Veal Marsala Thinly pounded veal cutlets sauteed with wine, garlic, shallots and mushrooms, finished with Joseph’s Marsala demi-glaze. Served with linguine marinara. |
$23.99 |
Veal Saltimbocca Thinly sliced Prosciutto pounded into cutlets of veal, sauteed with garlic and shallots, finished with Joseph’s Marsala demi- glaze. Served with linguine marinara. |
$23.99 |
Veal Piccata Veal sauteed, served with a lemon caper sauce and side of linguine marinara. |
$23.99 |
More from the Land & Sea at Market Value | |
*Fresh Catch of the Day – Market Price Chef’s choice of starch and sauce. |
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Soft Shell Crabs – Market Price Served with polenta & lemon beurre blanc. |
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8 oz. Angus Filet -Market Price Chef’s choice of starch and demi-glaze. |
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*Chef’s Fresh Cut Steak -Market Price Chef’s choice of starch and demi-glaze. |
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*Bone-In Veal Chop – Market Price Chef’s choice of starch and demi-glaze. |
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*Chef’s Choice of Lamb – Market Price Chef’s choice of starch and demi-glaze. |
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Children’s Selections | |
Chicken Strips With fries or side of pasta. |
$10.99 |
Pasta with Alfredo or Marinara Add Chicken 8.99 Add Shrimp 11.99 |
$8.99 |
Personal 9-inch Cheese Pizza Additional charge for toppings. |
$9.99 |
Fried Shrimp With fries or side of pasta. |
$13.99 |
Wine List | |
Sparkling Wines | |
Cantine Maschio Prosecco Brut – Treviso, Italy Enticing aromas of peach and apple with refreshing fruit flavors and clean finish. An oh so easy drinking wine! |
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Luccio Moscato d’Asti- Italy If you prefer your sparkling to have some sweetness, try this beauty. |
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Roederer Anderson Valley Brut — Mendocino, California From the Champagne house that makes Cristal, this is their California version. Very complex. |
$58.00 |
Mumm Cordon Rouge — Champagne, France For those that enjoy true Champagne, there is nothing like it. Full bodied, complex, yeasty. |
$82.00 |
Dom Perignon – Champagne, France For the ultimate celebration! |
$295.00 |
White Wines | |
Rocca Delle Macie Pinot Grigio – Lombardy, Italy Reminiscent of the Italian countryside in summer with perfect balance of crispness and big fruit flavors. |
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Three Pears Pinot Grigio — California An inviting expression from the Golden State. Delicate pear and nectarine flavors with a honeyed sweet finish. |
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Moselland Riesling — Mosel, Germany For those that enjoy some sweetness in their wine. |
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Sella & Mosca La Cala Vermentino — Sardinia, Italy So crisp and clean. The grapes come from right off the beach in Sardinia. Perfect for those hot summers. |
$36.00 |
Villa Viva Rose – Cotes du Thau, France Luscious raspberry and strawberry aromas with well-balanced and lively flavors. |
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Hampton Water Rose by Gerard Bertrand — Languedoc, France Medium floral, fruity and mineral aromatics with refreshing flavors. |
$42.00 |
Garzon Albarino — Uruguay Delightfully vibrant with peach and citrus notes, fresh minerality, remarkable acidity and a round, crisp finish. |
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Franciscan Sauvignon Blanc – California Bright acidity with notes of lime and pear with subtle minerality. Balanced, fresh and complex |
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Chasing Venus Sauvignon Blanc — Marlborough, New Zealand Bright rich grapefruit flavors you can only get from a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. |
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Domaine Delaporte Chavignol — Sancerre, Loire, France Perhaps one of the finest expressions of Sauvignon Blanc. Complex aromas of rhubarb and blackcurrant balance refreshing flavors with lively purity. |
$75.00 |
Joseph’s Chardonnay Reserve — Lodi, California Complex ripe fruits. An easy drinking wine. Joseph’s house Chardonnay. |
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Simi Chardonnay — Sonoma County, California Golden delicious apple and tangerine are lightly warmed with subtle notes of cream, butter, and smoke. |
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J. Lohr Arroyo Vista Chardonnay — Arroyo Seco, Monterey, California Delicious lemon cream, brioche, white peach, baked pear, and citrus aromas framed by floral notes. |
$45.00 |
Kokomo Peter’s Vineyard Chardonnay — Russian River Valley, California Reminiscent of a classic white Burgundy. Flavors of ripe pineapple and vibrant minerality with mouth-watering natural acidity |
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Groth Hillview Vineyard Chardonnay — Napa Valley, California Rich and creamy. A powerhouse. Beautiful custard and apricot flavors with a long complex finish. |
$75.00 |
Red Wines | |
Hahn Pinot Noir — Monterey, California Soft and enticing. So drinkable but with lots of flavor. Good with all menu items. |
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Meiomi Pinot Noir – California Full bodied with bright strawberry, jammy fruit, mocha, vanilla and toasty oak notes. |
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Willamette Valley Estate Pinot Noir — Willamette Valley, Oregon The beautiful elegance only found in Oregon’s Pinot Noirs. |
$56.00 |
Josephs Merlot Reserve — Lodi, California A full bodied Merlot, great with Marsala dishes. Joseph’s house Merlot. |
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Colosi Nero d’Avola — Sicily, Italy Dry, full bodied and youthful with intense cherry aromas. The excellent red Sicily is known for. |
$36.00 |
Zaccagnini Montepulciano Riserva — Abruzzo, Italy Floral aromas with dates and red berries in this medium bodied ‘must try’ wine. A staff favorite. |
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Kaiken Malbec — Mendoza, Argentina Bright berry fruit with a snappy spicy finish. |
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Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti — Tuscany, Italy An easy drinking Chianti, full of complex earthy and fruity flavors |
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Rocca Della Macie Chianti Classico Riserva — Tuscany, Italy A special wine. If you don’t think you like Chianti, you may want to try this one. |
$54.00 |
The Spanish Quarter Blend — Spain Juicy ripe berry fruit, dark chocolate, and a touch of sweet oak. A lovely Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon blend. |
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Ruffino Modus (Super Tuscan) — Tuscany, Italy Cabernet based Super Tuscan. Beautiful red fruit combined with that earthiness we love from Italy |
$46.00 |
J. Lohr Pure Paso Proprietary Red — Paso Robles, California Savory, varietal notes of Cabernet Sauvignon are layered with the dark fruit and spice character of Petite Sirah. |
$50.00 |
Stefano Accordini Acinatico Ripassa — Veneto, Italy The sleeper favorite on this list. Amarone like yet with a better price. |
$54.00 |
Villadoria Barolo – Piedmont, Italy Full bodied with intense spice and earthiness. One of Italy’s greatest styles of wine. |
$75.00 |
Satori D’Verona Amarone – Vento, Italy Big and rich. One of Italy’s greatest style of wine. |
$80.00 |
Col d’Orcia Brunello di Montalcino — Tuscany, Italy Many say Brunello may be Tuscany’s greatest creation. Sangiovese at its finest. |
$90.00 |
Joseph’s Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve — Lodi, California Smooth easy drinking Cab. Joseph’s house Cab. |
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Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon — Central Coast, California Classic full bodied Cabernet with slightly earthy finish with a hint of blackberry. |
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Duckhorn Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon — Napa Valley, California Gorgeous Napa Valley Cabernet. Rich and powerful perfect with that steak. |
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Ferrari-Carano Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon — Alexander Valley, California Sonoma’s premier Cabernet region produces this magnificent Cabernet. |
$70.00 |
Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon — Napa Valley, California Beautiful hillside Cabernet with abundant black fruits and substantial tannins. |
$75.00 |
Silverado Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley, California Full bodied with great structure and balance. Perfectly ripe cherry, plum and toasty oak flavors. |
$100.00 |
Charles Krug Generations Cabernet Sauvignon — Napa Valley, California This winery’s best wine. Blend of Bordeaux grapes for a truly exceptional experience. |
$125.00 |
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon — Alexander Valley, California One of the top names in Cabernet Sauvignon. A wonderful treat. |
$225.00 |
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Contact Joseph’s Italian Bistro
Address: 5003 O’Quinn Blvd SE, Southport, NC 28461
Phone: (910) 454-4440
Website: https://www.josephsitalianbistro.com/
Hours
Saturday | 5–9PM |
Sunday | Closed |
Monday | 5–9PM |
Tuesday | 5–9PM |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | 5–9PM |
Friday | 5–9PM |
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