Cafe Paradiso Menu
Welcome to Cafe Paradiso, an Italian gem nestled in the heart of Urbana, OH. This charming café combines casual dining with delightful Italian cuisine, making it a perfect spot for both lunch and dinner. With a diverse menu that features paninis on Italian bread, fresh salads, and the daily homemade Roasted Tomato Soup, each dish is crafted with care and quality ingredients.
Highlights include the hearty Italian Chef Salad, loaded with imported meats and cheeses, and the classic Caesar Salad that strikes the right balance of flavor. Offering outdoor seating and a full bar, it sets the scene for a relaxed gathering with family and friends. Whether you dine in or take out, Cafe Paradiso ensures you enjoy a delightful culinary experience with excellent service.
Come for the food, stay for the ambiance!
Lunch Menu
Beef & Caramelized Onion*
Braised beef, caramelized onions & mozzarella, served with rafano dressing
Italian Grilled Cheese
Mozzarella cheese, tomatoes & kalamata olives
Pesto Grilled Cheese
Pesto mayonaise, mozzarella & tomatoes
Sicilian Meatloaf*
Pesto mayonaise, tomatoes & asiago cheese
House Chicken Salad
Lettuce & tomato. Also available on greens
Caprese
Mozzarella, tomato, basil & balsamic reduction
Homemade Meatball
Meatballs, marinara sauce & mozzarella
Italian
Ham, pepperoni & salami with mozzarella, roasted red pepper purée & Italian dressing
Tuscan Chicken
Chicken breast, roasted red pepper mayonaise, mozzarella & basil
Sandwiches
Paninis on Italian Bread
Soup of the Day
Ask server
Roasted Tomato Soup
Homemade daily. Served with parmesan cheese & croutons
House Side Salad
Caesar Side Salad
Baked Bread
with dipping oil or herb butter
Italian Chef Salad
Imported meats, cheeses, kalamata olives, provolone, cucumber & tomato over fresh greens
Caesar Salad
Chicken Breast Salad
Grilled chicken, Kalamata olives, provolone, cucumber & tomato over fresh greens
Pepperoni
Cheese
Margherita
Roma tomatoes, mozzarella, garlic, fresh basil & olive oil
Braised Beef*
Caramelized onions, mozzarella & mushrooms
Chicken Florentine
Spinach, chicken, mozzarella & olive oil
Red, White & Bleu
Roma tomatoes, chicken, gorgonzola cheese, mozzarella & olive oil
Sallie's
Spinach, anchovies, mozzarella & olive oil
Bill's
Pepperoni, sausage, red bell peppers & onions
Asiago & Spinach Risotto
Choice of chicken, shrimp or sausage
Beef Gorgonzola Gratin*
Braised beef with gorgonzola alfredo, roasted red peppers, sauteed onions & red skin potatoes over penne rigate pasta
Carbonara
Traditional Italian carbonara with pancetta, pecorino & parmesan cheeses sautéed with spaghetti
Chicken Piccata
Chicken breast sautéed & finished in a white wine, lemon & caper reduction with choice of side
Eggplant Parmesan
Breaded, baked, topped with marinara & parmesan over choice of pasta
Fettuccine Alfredo
A made-to-order creamy classic
Meat Lover's Pasta
Penne rigate with spicy Italian sausage, meatballs & pan seared chicken, tossed in marinara - cream sauce add $3
Featured Steak*
Ask server for today's cut served with choice of side (Gorgonzola cheese add $2)
Zuppa & Insalata
Gourmet Pizzas
Calzone
Veggie, Ham & Cheese, Meatball, Pepperoni
Sausage Lasagna
Cheese Ravioli
Choice of Sauce
Mushroom Ravioli
Choice of Sauce
Cheese Tortellini
Choice of Sauce
Calzones
Pasta
Select a Pasta
Fettuccine, Spaghetti, Penne Rigate, Angel Hair, Gluten free (add $2)
Select One
add $3: Chicken, Homemade Meatballs, Spicy Italian Sausage, Vegetables
Select a Sauce
Sauces: Marinara, Fresh Tomato, Herb Butter; Cream Sauces (add $3): Alfredo, Pesto, Roasted Red Pepper, Sriracha, Marsala
Peach Iced Tea
Raspberry Iced Tea
Coffee or Tea
Pelegrino
Create Your Own Pasta Lunch
Beverages
Raspberry
Hazelnut
Vanilla
Irish Cream
Caramel
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Italian Soda
Fountain Drinks
Lemonade
Iced Tea
Antipasti Plate
Imported meats, cheeses & Italian relishes
Caprese Salad
Sliced roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & basil, drizzled with sweet balsamic reduction
Crostini
Toasted bread topped with House Bruschetta
Mussels
With basil, fresh tomato & white wine sauce
Paradiso Chips Alfredo
Kettle chips topped with homemade alfredo & Gorgonzola crumbles
Flatbread
Naan flatbread with prosciutto, asiago and House herb blend
Dinner Menu
Antipasti
Lobster Ravioli
Served in a spicy butter sauce with scallions & parmesan
Salmon
Seared & topped with caper-olive tapenade, feta & balsamic reduction with choice of side
Tilapia
Pan seared in olive oil & garlic with choice of side
Trout
Locally raised at Freshwater Farm. Pan seared in olive oil & garlic with choice of side
Paradiso Dinner Salad
Shrimp, tortellini, fresh mozzarella & bruschetta over fresh greens
Seafood
Stuffed Pastas
Sides
Vegetable of the Day, Pasta with marinara or fresh tomato sauce, Asiago Spinach Risotto, Parmesan Red Skin Potatoes
