Charlie's Italian Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Charlie's Italian, located in La Verne, CA, offers a delightful selection of Italian dishes with a unique twist. Customers rave about the flavorful meat lovers pizza, loaded with various meats and a subtle marinara sauce. The pasta dishes are also a highlight, such as the shrimp and asparagus pasta with lemon cream sauce and the savory lasagna. The menu also features innovative desserts like the peanut butter and chocolate panini served with raspberry sauce. The ambiance of the restaurant, with its patio seating and pet-friendly policy, adds to the overall dining experience. Whether you're craving traditional Italian fare or looking to try something new, Charlie's Italian is a must-visit for food enthusiasts in the area.
Appetizers
Insalata Caprese
tomatoes and fresh mozzarella with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil and onions.
Bruschetta
ciabatta bread toasted with garlic and olive oil, topped with chopped fresh tomatoes and basil.
Prosciutto E Melone Con Porto
italian cured ham and fresh melon dressed in a port wine reduction.
Carpaccio
thin slices of raw beef tenderloin with slivers of parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, capers and arugula.
Calamari Fritti
tender calamari in our house seasoning lightly floured, fried and served with marinara sauce.
Cozze E Vongole Alla Arrabiatta O Di Napoli
mussels and clams steamed in a spicy tomato and white wine broth, or in white wine, garlic, onions and cream.
Carciofi Ripieni Con Spinaci E Ganberetti
a whole steamed artichoke stuffed with a fondue-style cheese dip with spinach and rock shrimp, garlic toasts.
Antipasto Misto
a sampling of authentic appetizers, insalata caprese, bruschetta, prosciutto e melone, calamari fritti, mozzarella-stuffed rice balls, salami, marinated mushrooms, cheeses and olives.
Tortellini Al Brodo
chicken broth soup with cheese tortellini, spinach and egg drops.
Minestrone
a large bowl of fresh vegetable and noodle soup.
Soups
Salads
Insalata Mista
mixed baby lettuces with our creamy house tarragon vinaigrette.
Insalata Di Fagioli Con Formaggio Di Capra
tuscan bean salad with mixed greens and warm goat cheese.
Insalata Di Spinaci
spinach salad with pancetta, gorgonzola cheese and honey mustard dressing.
Insalata Di Cesare
our caesar salad prepared in the traditional style (dressing contains raw eggs).
Con Pollo
with chicken
Insalata Allegro
a combination of salami, ham, mozzarella, mushrooms, olives, tomatoes and hard-boiled egg tossed in an extra virgin olive oil dressing with romaine lettuce.
Tonno Ahi Al Arrancia E Pomodoro
sushi-grade ahi tuna crusted with thyme, garlic and pepper seared rare, served with steamed rice and arugula salad with an orange and tomato relish.
Salmone Con Due Salse
fresh salmon, braised and served with two sauces- red bell pepper sauce and basil sauce over a bed of sauteed spinach and angel hair pasta.
Conchoglie Con Salsa Di Gamberi
pan-seared sea scallops with a brandied shrimp sauce, served with risotto milanese and baby vegetables.
Gamberi Alla Scampi
large mexican shrimp, sauteed in garlic, butter, white wine and parsley, served with angel hair pasta and baby vegetables.
Petto Di Pollo Alla Piccata
chicken scaloppini in a lemon and capers sauce, served with carrot mousseline, steamed broccoli and bowtie pasta.
Budino Di Pollo Alla Arlecchino
boneless chicken breast, stuffed with roasted red bell pepper, asparagus and mozzarella, poached in chicken broth and served with cheese tortellini and steamed vegetables in a basil sauce.
Petto Di Pollo Alla Parmigiana
breaded chicken breast with mozzarella and parmesan cheese and marinara sauce, served with linguini and steamed asparagus.
Scaloppini Di Vitello Alla Piccata
thin slices of veal in a lemon capers sauce, served with carrot mousseline, steamed broccoli and bowtie pasta.
Scaloppini Di Vitello Ai Funghi
thin slices of veal topped with a creamy porcini mushroom sauce, carrot mousseline, steamed broccoli and bowtie pasta.
Filleto Di Manzo Al Gorgonzola E Pepe Verdi
a oz. usda choice beef filet with a gorgonzola and green peppercorn sauce, served with mashed potatoes, green beans and tomato provencale.
House Specialties
Pastas
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana Con Farfalle
eggplant parmesan served with marinara sauce over bowtie pasta.
Spaghetti Bolognese
spaghetti with ground sirloin in a tomato sauce with mushrooms.
Canneloni Di Pollo
chicken cannelloni in a creamy cheese sauce with fresh broccoli.
Lasagna Di Formaggi Al Forno
cheese lasagna with marinara sauce.
Con Salsa Bolognese (With Meat Sauce)
Fettuccini Carbonara
fettuccini in a creamy cheese sauce with ham and peas.
Capellini Al Salmone
angel hair pasta with fresh salmon, peas and mushrooms, served in a white wine cream sauce with dill.
Fettuccini Di Spinaci Ai Pollo E Marsala
tender chicken morsels in a creamy marsala wine sauce with mushrooms, served over spinach fettuccini, topped with roasted almonds.
Tortellini Al Pesto
cheese filled tortellini in a creamy pesto sauce.
Farfalle Al Gamberretti
bowtie pasta with shrimp, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, asparagus, roasted garlic and fresh oregano in extra virgin olive oil.
Linguini Dell Atlantico
linguini with steamed clams in a sauce of garlic, white wine and cream.
Linguini Tuttomare
shrimp, scallops, tuna, squid, mussels and clams in a tomato white wine broth with garlic and fresh basil.
Ravioli Di Pollo Ai Funghi
chicken ravioli in a mushroom and cream sauce.
Penne Explosive
penne pasta with italian sausage, fresh tomatoes in a spicy tomato and white wine sauce topped with fresh cilantro.
Pizza O Calzone Margharita
tomato sauce, fresh basil, oregano and fresh mozzarella.
Pizza O Calzone Alla Salsiccia
italian sausage, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, thyme and mozzarella.
Pizza O Calzone Ai Pollo E Formaggio Di Capra
chicken breast, sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, mushrooms and thyme.
Pizzas & Calzones
Sides
Garlic Bread
Garlic Bread With Mozzarella
Alfredo Sauce
Marinara Sauce
Bolognese Sauce
Steamed Vegetables
Sauteed Spinach
Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Potatoes
Pasticcio Di Cioccolata
layered chocolate cake.
Tiramisu Originale
lady fingers, rum, zabaglione, mascarpone, espresso and cocoa powder.
Creme Brulee Di Arrancia E Bacchi
creme brulee with orange wedges and berries.
Bacchi Di Sottobosco Al Naturale O Con Crema
seasonal berries served plain or with fresh whipped cream.
Gelati Assortiti
assorted gelatos.