Mama Melrose’s
Ristorante Italiano
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American, Italian Cuisine • Table Service, Casual Dining
LUNCH & DINNER
Sparkling Wine | Red Wine | White Wine | Wine Flights | Beer | Specialty Cocktails | Liqueurs
Sparkling Wines
AMORE DI AMANTI PROSECCO
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Region: Veneto, Italy
Tasting Notes: Sweet aromas of white flowers, lemon skin and peach cobbler with a satiny, vibrant, effervescent, dry-yet-fruity light body and a seamless, breezy lemon curd, honey butter and mineral finish.
More info: Amore Di Amani is a value priced Prosecco DOC that does not fail to impress with its vibrant character, abundant bouquet and refreshing flavor profile.
Bottle: $45.00
Glass: $11.00
BANFI ROSA REGALE, BRACHETTO D'ACQUI DOCG
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Tasting Notes: Slightly sweet red sparkling wine with rose petal aromas and strawberries, raspberries, and cranberries on the palate.
More Info: In 1979, John and Harry Mariani, family Proprietors of Banfi Vintners, acquired a mid-18th century winery, known as Bruzzone, revitalized it and renamed the facility Banfi Piemonte. Here, with the same detailed care as a century ago, our skilled winemakers produce "Rosa Regale" Brachetto d'Acqui D.O.C.G. This rare Brachetto, a semi-dry, red sparkling wine cherished by the courts of Europe over two centuries ago, owes its reincarnation to Banfi.
Bottle: $59.00
Glass: $15.00
Red Wine
MACMURRAY ESTATE VINEYARDS PINOT NOIR
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Region: Russian River Valley (California)
Tasting Notes: Aromas of lavender and boysenberry, with dark cherry and pomegranate flavors. This luscious wine has a silky mouthfeel, framed by subtle hints of oak from barrel aging
More info: MacMurray Estate Vineyards is deeply rooted in Sonoma County. Their namesake vineyard, MacMurray Ranch, has been a farmstead since the 1850s, farmed by the Porter family until actor Fred MacMurray bought the ranch in 1941. Fred embraced the rancher’s lifestyle, raising prize-winning cattle and farming crops here for decades, while his children rode horses through the hills. Fred’s daughter—the actress, screenwriter and activist Kate MacMurray—retains an indelible tie to the estate, helping us share the heritage of our namesake vineyard, historic property and celebrated wine.
Bottle: $59.00
Glass: $15.00
ALLEGRINI VALPOLICELLA
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Region: Veneto (Italy)
Tasting Notes: Well-structured wine, with a soft, long and persistent finish. Brilliant ruby red in colour, with a pleasant scent of wild berries. Dry and velvety on the palate, it is characterized by a bitter almond finish.
More info: The Allegrini Family has played a leading role in the history of Fumane and of Valpolicella since the 16th century and has passedon the culture of wine-making from generation to generation.
Bottle: $45.00
Glass: $11.00
BANFI CHIANTI SUPERIORE
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Region: Tuscany (Italy)
Tasting Notes: Intense ruby red color. Dry with characteristics of ripe cherries and strawberries mixed with a touch of fresh herbs.
More info: When the company was established on Spring Street in the heart of New York’s Little Italy, John Mariani, Sr. named the company after an aunt, Teodolinda Banfi, a woman of eclectic tastes who supervised his early education and greatly influenced his views toward fine wines. Until her retirement, she had served as head of the household staff of the late Pope Pius XI, and is distinguished as the first lay person ever to hold that post.
Bottle: $45.00
Glass: $11.00
VILLA ANTINORI TOSCANO ROSSO
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Region: Tuscany (Italy)
Tasting Notes: Fruity hints on the nose blend well with the toasty, chocolate and vanilla notes from ageing in wood. A complex, harmonious and well-structured wine with smooth tannins and persistent fruity hints.
More info: Villa Antinori was introduced in 1928 by Marchese Niccolò Antinori, father of Marchese Piero Antinori, as the first Chianti Classico that could age and that would improve over time. In 2001, Piero Antinori inaugurated a newer interpretation of Villa Antinori that is labeled with the appellation Toscana IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) produced with the finest selection of grapes coming exclusively from farms owned in Tuscany. The label design has remained unchanged.
Bottle: $55.00
Glass: $14.00
LUCE DELLA VITE LUCENTE
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Region: Tuscany (Italy)
Tasting Notes: Dry, soft, and smooth showing fruity notes black cherry and raspberry combined with coffee beans and vanilla.
More info: Lucente is Luce’s second wine. It’s the result of a selection of Sangiovese and Merlot grapes capable of producing a wine that stands out thanks to its immediacy and pleasantness, in a contemporary style. It’s the perfect representation of the unique territory where it is produced. The wine matures for 12 months in barriques inside Tenuta Luce’s cellar before bottling.
Bottle: $65.00
Glass: $16.00
FRANCIS COPPOLA DIAMOND COLLECTION MERLOT
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Region: California
Tasting Notes: Intense aromatics of raspberry and blueberry lead to flavors of crushed berries, vanilla and leather, which are wrapped up in a soft, smooth tannin structure.
More Info: Francis Ford Coppola puts it best, saying the winery is “a wine wonderland, a park of pleasure where people of all ages can enjoy all the best things in life – food, wine, music, dancing, games, swimming and performances of all types. A place to celebrate the love of life.”
Bottle: $49.00
Glass: $12.00
SEGHESIO ZINFANDEL
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Region: Sonoma County (California)
Tasting Notes: Aromas of wild blueberry, briary raspberry patch and baking spice give way to a palate of juicy, ripe blackberry and black plum. Soft tannins, a rich mouthfeel and focused acidity lead to a long finish.
More info: Seghesio Family Vineyards is nearly synonymous with Zinfandel. Winemaker Andy Robinson crafts several unique wines from across Sonoma County, striving to express the range and depth of Zinfandel at its very best.
Bottle: $49.00
Glass: $12.00
ESTANCIA CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Region: Paso Robles (California)
Tasting Notes: Notes of brambleberry and floral aromas with notes of tobacco and leather. Lavish, silky tannins mid-palate, complemented with black currant, vanilla, and dark chocolate flavors and a nice lingering finish
More info: The bold, dark fruit flavors of this full-bodied wine reveal why Paso Robles is an emerging region for producing delicious California Cabernet Sauvignon.
Bottle: $45.00
Glass: $11.00
OBERON CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Region: Paso Robles (California)
Tasting Notes: With a kiss of Syrah, a dash of Merlot he helped to create Oberon’s deep colors, supple silky tannins, and vibrant black cherry, candied blackberry and spices. A hint of coffee and dark chocolate create a lingering and delightful finish.
More info: To create Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon, Tony sourced grapes from throughout Napa’s finest winegrowing regions, including Oakville, Oak Knoll, Yountville, Chiles Valley and Capell Valley. By layering fruit from Napa’s sparse volcanic soils and the deeper alluvial soils of the valley floor, Tony accomplished his goal of marrying many different expressions into one outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon that boasts a beautifully seamless mouthfeel and rich, complex texture and flavors.
Bottle: $59.00
Glass: $15.00
White Wine
COPPO MONCALVINA MOSCATO D'ASTI
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Tasting Notes: Floral notes along with peach and pear overtones. Fresh and aromatic flavors.
More info: Of the 52 townships that may carry the denomination Moscato DOCG, only 22 are included in the prestigious subzone of “Canelli,” where Moscato has been cultivated since the 13th century. Only grapes that are cultivated above the obligatory 165 meters a.s.l. can be made into Moscato d’Asti DOCG Canelli.
Bottle: $45.00
Glass: $11.00
BENVOLIO PINOT GRIGIO
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Tasting Notes: Light, fresh floral and mineral aromas with refreshing flavors of citrus and green apple, and a clean fresh lemon zest finish
More Info: Benvolio is made from grapes grown by their farmers, friends and neighbors in Friuli, a wine that displays true regional flavor and has a distinctive personality. Their local winemakers spend much of their time in the allows them to select the very best grapes this unique Italian region has to offer. Benvolio means "well-wisher" in Italian. As such, it is their wish that you enjoy the unmistakable flavors their winemakers have selected for you.
Bottle: $39.00
Glass: $10.00
INFAMOUS GOOSE SAUVIGNON BLANC
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Region: Marlborough
Tasting Notes: Intense aromatics of lime, grapefruit, herbs and fresh apples with racing acidity on the palate.
More Info: The wine is named for the Infamous Goose, a.k.a. the moa, a giant flightless bird that roamed the South Island of New Zealand well before humans appeared. Is the Infamous Goose really extinct? Rumors and legends abound. The only sure thing is this wine.
Bottle: $45.00
Glass: $11.00
INAMA SOAVE CLASSICO
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Region: Veneto (Italy)
Tasting Notes: On the nose there is the nectar of field flowers such as camomile, elderflower, iris. Mineral on the palate with a finish of almond, typical of classic Garganega.
More info: Vin Soave is their entry-level wine and represents half of their overall production. They define it as “a little luxury for everyday.” Classic, harmonic and intense wine. Ideal high-end wine by the glass: excellent quality/price ratio. All their vineyards are located in the Soave Classico area: hilly area with basaltic-volcanic soil. Minerality and field flower notes make the wine pleasant and intriguing, easy to match with food. 30 year-old vines develop complexity and balance.
Bottle: $45.00
Glass: $11.00
WILLIAM HILL CHARDONNAY
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Region: North Coast
Tasting Notes: Complex layers of fruit, including hint of ripe apple, pear, robust tropical notes and a touch of juicy lemon all blend seamlessly with hints of coconut and baking spice, then finish with caramel and toasted oak for a rich expression of Napa Valley Chardonnay.
More Info: Founded in 1976 by visionary vineyard developer William Hill. William Hill Estate rests on the gently rolling hills of the Silverado Bench at the foot of the ancient Vaca Mountains, rising from the Valley floor in Southern Napa.
Bottle: $45.00
Glass: $11.00
ANTINORI BRAMITO DEL CERVO CHARDONNAY
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Region: Umbria, Italy
Tasting Notes: White flower notes followed by light sensations of citrus fruit. Crisp with a good body, vigorous, and with pleasurable mineral notes which make the finish and aftertaste enjoyably savory.
More info: Bramìto is produced from the grapes of the vineyards of the centuries-old Castello della Sala, located just a few miles from the city of Orvieto. A variety, Chardonnay, which finds, in this particular territory, soils which derive from fossil sediments intermingled with strata of clay and which endow the wines with much mineral character and much elegance as well. The first vintage of production for Bramìto was 1994.
Bottle: $59.00
Glass: $15.00
Wine Flights
BELLA ITALIA
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Wines in the Flight:
INAMA SOAVE CLASSICO
Region: Veneto, Italy
Tasting Notes: On the nose there is the nectar of field flowers such as camomile, elderflower, iris. Mineral on the palate with a finish of almond, typical of classic Garganega.
More info: Vin Soave is their entry-level wine and represents half of their overall production. They define it as “a little luxury for everyday.” Classic, harmonic and intense wine. Ideal high-end wine by the glass: excellent quality/price ratio. All their vineyards are located in the Soave Classico area: hilly area with basaltic-volcanic soil. Minerality and field flower notes make the wine pleasant and intriguing, easy to match with food. 30 year-old vines develop complexity and balance.
ALLEGRINI VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO
Region: Veneto, Italy
Tasting Notes: Well-structured wine, with a soft, long and persistent finish. Brilliant ruby red in colour, with a pleasant scent of wild berries. Dry and velvety on the palate, it is characterized by a bitter almond finish.
More info: The Allegrini Family has played a leading role in the history of Fumane and of Valpolicella since the 16th century and has passedon the culture of wine-making from generation to generation.
LUCE DELLA VITE
Region: Tuscany
Tasting Notes: Dry, soft, and smooth showing fruity notes black cherry and raspberry combined with coffee beans and vanilla.
More info: Lucente is Luce’s second wine. It’s the result of a selection of Sangiovese and Merlot grapes capable of producing a wine that stands out thanks to its immediacy and pleasantness, in a contemporary style. It’s the perfect representation of the unique territory where it is produced. The wine matures for 12 months in barriques inside Tenuta Luce’s cellar before bottling.
Three 2-ounce pours for tasting: $21.00
CALIFORNIA GOLD
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Wines in the Flight:
WILLIAM HILL CHARDONNAY
Region: North Coast (California)
Tasting Notes: Complex layers of fruit, including hint of ripe apple, pear, robust tropical notes and a touch of juicy lemon all blend seamlessly with hints of coconut and baking spice, then finish with caramel and toasted oak for a rich expression of Napa Valley Chardonnay.
More Info: Founded in 1976 by visionary vineyard developer William Hill. William Hill Estate rests on the gently rolling hills of the Silverado Bench at the foot of the ancient Vaca Mountains, rising from the Valley floor in Southern Napa.
FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA DIAMOND COLLECTION MERLOT
Region: California
Tasting Notes: Intense aromatics of raspberry and blueberry lead to flavors of crushed berries, vanilla and leather, which are wrapped up in a soft, smooth tannin structure.
More Info: Francis Ford Coppola puts it best, saying the winery is “a wine wonderland, a park of pleasure where people of all ages can enjoy all the best things in life – food, wine, music, dancing, games, swimming and performances of all types. A place to celebrate the love of life.”
LUCE DELLA VITE
Region: Sonoma County (California)
Tasting Notes: Aromas of wild blueberry, briary raspberry patch and baking spice give way to a palate of juicy, ripe blackberry and black plum. Soft tannins, a rich mouthfeel and focused acidity lead to a long finish.
More info: Seghesio Family Vineyards is nearly synonymous with Zinfandel. Winemaker Andy Robinson crafts several unique wines from across Sonoma County, striving to express the range and depth of Zinfandel at its very best.
Three 2-ounce pours for tasting: $19.00
Featured Beers on Draft
ITALIAN-BREWED PERONI
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Crafted In: Italy
Tasting Notes: A crisp and refreshing beer with a delicate balance of bitterness, citrus and spicy aromatic notes, combined with a fast and clean finish.
More Info: 4.7% ABV; In 1963, the Peroni family had a vision to create a beer that would embody Italian values of quality and craftsmanship. Brewed with the same flair and attention to detail through three generations of master brewers, Peroni Nastro Azzurro uses only the finest ingredients, including our exclusive Nostrano dell’Isola maize.
Serving: $9.50
YUENGLING TRADITIONAL LAGER DRAFT
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Crafted In: USA
Tasting Notes: Famous for its rich amber color and medium-bodied flavor with roasted caramel malt for a subtle sweetness and a combination of cluster and cascade hops, this true original delivers a well-balanced taste with very distinct character. Born from a historic recipe that was resurrected in 1987, Yuengling Traditional Lager is a true classic.
More Info: 4.5% ABV; The story of Yuengling is the story of the American Spirit. It’s a tale of shared dreams, individual tenacity and an unwavering dedication to standards of quality. Like many American stories it starts amid the dreams of countless young immigrants looking for opportunity and emerges from the strength and will of one family determined to build their legacy in a new country. The story of America’s Oldest Brewery began when David G. Yuengling arrived from Wuerttemberg Germany to settle in the sleepy, coal-mining town of Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
Serving: $8.00
BLUE MOON BELGIAN DRAFT
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Crafted In: USA
Tasting Notes: A wheat beer brewed with Valencia orange peel for a subtle sweetness and bright, citrus aroma.
More Info: 5.4% ABV; Blue Moon's story begins in the Sandlot Brewery at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, at the beginning of the 1995 baseball season. After earning his Ph.D. in brewing from the University of Brussels, the founder and head brewmaster Keith Villa returned stateside with the goal of brewing well-crafted beers inspired by Belgian styles, with a refreshing twist. Amongst the many beers one fan favorite emerged, in true baseball fashion they called it ‘Bellyslide Wit’. Someone said, “A beer this good only comes around once in a blue moon,” and thus Blue Moon® Belgian White Belgian-Style Wheat Ale was born.
Serving: $8.00
Specialty Cocktails
MAGICAL STAR COCKTAIL
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Tasting Notes: X-Fusion Organic Mango and Passion Fruit Liqueur, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, pineapple juice, and a souvenir multi-colored glow cube.
Serving: $15.00
MAMA'S MARGARITA
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Tasting Notes: Jose Cuervo Tradicional Tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, sweet-and-sour, and orange juice.
Serving: $14.00
BELLINI COCKTAIL
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Tasting Notes: A refreshing combination of sparkling wine, white peach, and raspberry.
Serving: $12.00
ITALIAN SURFER
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Tasting Notes: Disaronno Originale, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, and pineapple and cranberry juice.
Serving: $13.00
OPICI FAMILY RED SANGRIA
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Tasting Notes: A blend of all-natural citrus fruit extract, pure sugar cane, water, and wine made from the Tempranillo grape, are combined with a touch of spice essence. Crisp apple flavors mingle with succulent aromas of Valencia oranges in this fruity, refreshing drink with a cinnamon finish.
Glass: $11.00
OPICI FAMILY WHITE SANGRIA
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Region: La Mancha (Spain)
Tasting Notes: Subtle tropical fruit flavors of banana and pineapple meet crisp aromas of orange, grapefruit, and a hint of peppermint. The vibrant and clean palate is accented by notes of ginger and nutmeg on the finish.
Serving: $11.00
TIRAMISÙ MARTINI
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Tasting Notes: Stoli Vanil Vodka, Kamora Coffee Liqueur, and Vanilla Cream in a chocolate-drizzled glass.
Serving: $12.00
DOUBLE ESPRESSO MARTINI
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Tasting Notes: Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka, Kamora Coffee Liqueur, Bailey's Irish Cream, and half & half.
Serving: $12.00
BELLA CAPPUCCINO
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Tasting Notes: With Bailey's Irish Cream and Frangelico.
Serving: $13.00
BLOOD ORANGE MARGARITA
Tasting Notes: Sauza Conmemorativo Añejo Tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice, and Blood Orange Sour
Serving: $14.00
SPICY POBLANO MARGARITA
Tasting Notes: Patrón Silver Tequila, Ancho Reyes Verde Liqueur, Lime Juice, and Pure Cane Sugar
Serving: $14.00
WATERMELON MARGARITA
Tasting Notes: Patrón Silver Tequila, Watermelon, and Lime Juice
Serving: $14.00
PALOMA
Tasting Notes: Don Julio Blanco Tequila with juices of Ruby Red Grapefruit and Lime topped with Soda Water
Serving: $14.00
RUM SWIZZLE
Tasting Notes: Mount Gay Eclipse Rum with Tropical Juices and flavors of Guava and Mango
Serving: $13.00
RASPBERRY MOJITO
Tasting Notes: Bacardi Raspberry Rum, Mount Gay Eclipse Rum, Lime Juice, Mint, and Raspberry Purée topped with Soda Water
Serving: $13.00
BACARDI MOJITO
Tasting Notes: Bacardi Superior Rum, Lime Juice, Pure Cane Sugar, and Mint topped with Soda Water
Serving: $13.00
ANTIOXIDANT LEMONADE
Tasting Notes: Van Gogh Açaí-Blueberry Vodka, Minute Maid® Premium Lemonade, and Pomegranate Juice topped with Sprite®
Serving: $13.00
WALK THE PLANK
Tasting Notes: Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Whisky, Orange Juice, Orgeat (Almond), and Lemon Juice garnished with Luxardo Gourmet Maraschino Cherries
Serving: $15.00
SMOKED TURKEY
Tasting Notes: Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, Red Stag Black Cherry Bourbon, Grenadine, and Minute Maid® Premium Lemonade with a hint of Hickory Smoke, garnished with Luxardo Gourmet Maraschino Cherries
Serving: $15.00
NEGRONI
Tasting Notes: Bombay Sapphire Gin, Campari, and Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth
Serving: $15.00
WHISKEY BREEZE
Tasting Notes: Jim Beam Black Extra-aged Bourbon, Cointreau, and Lime Juice with flavors of Guava and Mango
Serving: $14.00
MOSCOW MULE
Tasting Notes: Russian Standard Vodka, Lime Juice, and Pure Cane Sugar topped with Fever Tree Ginger Beer
Serving: $14.00
KENTUCKY MULE
Tasting Notes: Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Lime Juice, and Pure Cane Sugar topped with Fever Tree Ginger Beer
Serving: $15.00
BAHAMA MAMA
Tasting Notes: Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Plantation Original Dark Rum, Bols Crème de Banana, and Tropical Juices
Serving: $13.00
PIÑA COLAVA
Tasting Notes: Bacardi Raspberry Rum blended with flavors of Coconut, Pineapple, and Raspberry Purée
Serving: $13.00
BLUE “GLOW-TINI”
Tasting Notes: Skyy Infusions Citrus Vodka, Bols Peach Schnapps, Bols Blue Curaçao, and Pineapple Juice with a Sugared Rim and a souvenir Glow Cube
Serving: $15.00
ULTIMATE LONG ISLAND ICED TEA
Tasting Notes: Bacardi Superior Rum, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Hendrick’s Gin, Corazón Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, and Sweet-and-Sour with a splash of Coca-Cola®
Serving: $15.00
CAPTAIN’S MAI TAI
Tasting Notes: Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Bols Amaretto, and Tropical Juices topped with a float of Plantation Original Dark Rum
Serving: $13.00
GODIVA CHOCOLATE MARTINI
Tasting Notes: Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, Stoli Vanil Vodka, Bols White Crème de Cacao, and Frangelico
Serving: $14.00
Liqueurs (2 oz Pour)
LIMONCELLO (2 OZ POUR)
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Tasting Notes: Generous aromas of fresh lemons with a zesty rounded finish.
More Info: Limoncello is an Italian lemon liqueur mainly produced in Southern Italy, especially in the region around the Gulf of Naples, the Sorrentine Peninsula and the coast of Amalfi, and islands of Procida, Ischia, and Capri.
Serving: $11.50
SAMBUCA ROMANO (2 OZ POUR)
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Tasting Notes: unique blend of natural flavor essences and ingredients including anise, elderberries, sugar, and a "secret natural flavor formula" distilled in the old-world style.
Serving: $13.75
DISARONNO ORIGINALE
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Tasting Notes: An amaretto-tasting liqueur with a characteristic almond taste made in Italy.
Serving: $12.50
FRANGELICO (2 OZ POUR)
Available: Lunch & Dinner
Tasting Notes: A brand of noisette, rich hazelnut, and herb-flavored liqueur which is produced in Canale, Italy. It is 20% alcohol by volume, 40 proof.
Serving: $13.75
* Last updated in June 2021 (Menu and prices are subject to change)