VILLA ITALIANA · DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON

Lunch worth stepping out for.

Tuesday–Friday · 11 AM–3 PM

Make your lunch break a little more Italian. Join us at 218 N. Market Street for panini, fresh salads, pasta and pizza—whether you work in a nearby office or are taking a break from your day.

Reserve a Table Call for Lunch & Office Orders

YOUR MIDDAY FAVORITES

Lunch Specials · From $15

All four lunch-special panini are served with fries. Available Tuesday–Friday, 11 AM–3 PM.

Chicken Parmigiana Panino

$15

Breaded chicken, marinara and melted mozzarella on an Italian roll. Served with fries.

Chicken Pesto Panino

$15

Grilled chicken, pesto, fresh mozzarella and roasted red peppers. Served with fries.

Prosciutto Italiano Panino

$16

Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, tomato, arugula and balsamic glaze. Served with fries.

Torta di Granchio Panino

$18

House-made crab cake, lettuce, tomato and mustard Creole sauce. Served with fries.

EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS

Full Lunch Menu

Regular lunch menu prices are shown below. The four featured lunch-special panini above have promotional prices during lunch.

Scroll through the full menu below to explore all dishes, descriptions and prices.

Primi Antipasti

Calamari Fritti

$15

Semolina-crusted fresh calamari with homemade marinara sauce.

Mozzarella Delbello

$15

Fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, basil, garlic, prosciutto and tomatoes.

Torta di Granchio

$16

House-made crab cake, pan-seared and served with mustard Creole sauce.

Ali di Pollo

$15

Seven breaded wings. Mango habanero, BBQ or Frank’s Hot Sauce; served with celery and blue cheese.

Insalate

Insalata di Cesare

$14

Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese and croutons tossed with Caesar dressing.

Insalata di Villaggio

$14

Baby greens, grape tomatoes, onions, roasted red peppers and crispy prosciutto with your choice of dressing.

Insalata Mista di Stagione

$15

Seasonal mixed greens and vegetables with your choice of dressing.

Add grilled chicken $6 · jumbo shrimp $7 · herb-crusted salmon $7.

Zuppe

Zuppa del Giorno

Freshly prepared soup of the day. Ask your server for today’s selection.

Zuppa Speciale della Villa

$14

Chef-inspired soup prepared with premium ingredients. Ask your server for today’s selection.

Pizze

Margherita

$17

Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil and extra virgin olive oil.

Tradizionale

$16

Tomato sauce and mozzarella with your choice of traditional toppings.

Mediterranea

$18

Mediterranean-inspired pizza with fresh ingredients.

Pasta — Lunch Portions

Linguine Primavera

$19

Fresh vegetables with linguine.

Linguine Alfredo

$18

Linguine tossed in creamy Alfredo sauce.

Penne Vodka Villa

$19

Penne with prosciutto and Roma tomatoes in a blush vodka cream sauce.

Capellini Positano

$22

Angel hair pasta with shrimp, fresh tomatoes, spinach and a touch of lemon in a white wine sauce.

Add grilled chicken $6 · jumbo shrimp $7 · herb-crusted salmon $7.

Gluten-free pasta available +$3 for eligible pasta dishes.

Panini — Regular Lunch Menu

Chicken Parmigiana Panino

$17

Breaded chicken, homemade marinara and melted mozzarella on an Italian roll. Served with homemade fries.

Chicken Pesto Panino

$17

Grilled chicken, pesto, fresh mozzarella and roasted red peppers. Served with homemade fries.

Prosciutto Italiano Panino

$18

Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, tomato, arugula and balsamic glaze. Served with homemade fries.

Torta di Granchio Panino

$20

House-made crab cake with lettuce, tomato and mustard Creole sauce. Served with homemade fries.

Pranzo Speciale

Chicken Parmigiana

$20

Breaded chicken breast topped with homemade marinara and melted mozzarella, served with pasta.

Chicken Piccata

$21

Lunch portion served with pasta.

Penne Vodka & Caesar

$20

Lunch portion of Penne Vodka Villa with a small Caesar salad.

Soup & Half Panino

$17

Zuppa del Giorno with half a Chicken Parmigiana, Chicken Pesto or Prosciutto Italiano Panino. Substitute Zuppa Speciale della Villa +$4.

Dolci

Tiramisù

$12

Cannoli Siciliani

$12

Cheesecake

$12

Bring your team together.

Planning an office lunch, meeting or team celebration? Contact us to discuss group dining, private events and catering.

Private Events & Catering villaitalianade@gmail.com

Food allergies: Tell your server about any food allergies or dietary restrictions before ordering. Gluten-free pasta is available; our kitchen is not gluten-free and cross-contact may occur.
Consumer advisory: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Monday closed. Lunch menu and lunch specials are available Tuesday–Friday, 11 AM–3 PM.

Aragosta Ravioli

$0

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