Maria's Taste Of Italy Menu

Introducing Maria's Taste Of Italy

Nestled in the heart of South Haven, Michigan, Maria's Taste Of Italy offers an authentic Italian dining experience that keeps patrons coming back for more. Located at 330 Center St, this charming restaurant promises indulgent flavors and generous portions that reflect traditional Italian cuisine.

  • Highlights: The menu brims with tempting dishes, from hearty:
    • Meatball sandwiches that are as generous as they are delicious
    • Linguine with shrimp, a true crowd favorite
    • A comforting Tour of Italy platter, showcasing a delightful trio of Italian classics
  • Atmosphere: The welcoming environment is complemented by friendly staff who ensure every visit is memorable.
  • Special mentions: Don’t miss out on the legendary breadsticks and superb soups, echoed in reviews as reminiscent of beloved family recipes.

With every plate, Maria's Taste Of Italy delivers a taste of home, making it a must-visit for anyone seeking superb Italian fare.

Appetizers & Soup

Maria's Meatball

Two of AJ's homemade meatballs with our marinara, cheese and served with a loaf of Italian bread

US$8.00

Cheese Bread*

Our pizza dough smothered in provolone and mozzarella cheese, served with sauce

Caprese Salad*

Fresh mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil, cream of balsamic and olive oil

US$9.00

Toasted Cheese Filled Ravioli

Served with marinara sauce

US$8.00

Mussels*

1 lb. of mussels in butter, garlic, scallions and Maria's demi sec wine sauce, served with bread

US$11.00

Mozzarella Sticks

Baked and served with marinara sauce

US$6.00

Hickory Smoked Rib Tips*

Housemade BBQ sauce served with bread

US$9.00

Breadsticks

Six fresh baked sticks, lightly brushed with garlic butter and parmesan cheese, served with sauce

US$6.00

Bone-In Wings

Seasoned, Buffalo, or BBQ

US$8.00

Spinach Artichoke Dip*

Soup of the Day

Served with a breadstick (Sweet Pepper Crab available weekends only)

Soup of the Day

Salads

Maria's Antipasto*

Lettuce, cappicola, pepperoni, salami, fresh mozzarella, red onion, pepperoncini, Kalamata olives, artichokes, tomatoes, hard boiled egg and your choice of dressing

US$14.00

Mary's Salad

Lettuce blend, cabbage, carrots, Chinese noodles, slivered almonds and a grilled chicken breast, served with lime poppy seed dressing. Contains nuts

US$14.00

Traverse City Salad*

Lettuce blend, feta cheese, dried cherries, Craisins and cinnamon roasted walnuts with homemade raspberry vinaigrette. Contains nuts

US$12.00

Summer Salad (Seasonal)*

Lettuce blend, feta cheese, fresh blueberries, fresh strawberries, slivered almonds and sunflower seeds, served with homemade strawberry dressing. Contains nuts

US$12.00

True Blue Salad (Seasonal)*

A South Haven classic! Lettuce blend, fresh blueberries, feta cheese and slivered almonds, served with blueberry vinaigrette. Contains nuts

US$12.00

Garden Salad*

Lettuce blend, cucumbers, red onion, green pepper, tomatoes and shredded parmesan

US$9.00

Side Salad*

Lettuce blend, cucumber, tomatoes and shredded parmesan

US$4.00

AJ's Combo

Green pepper, sausage, mushrooms & black olives

Vegetarian

Black and green olives, green peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms & onions

Alfredo Tuscan Chicken

Tuscan style chicken, Alfredo sauce & tomatoes

Margherita

Our famous dough covered with olive oil, thinly sliced garlic, fresh basil, tomato & fresh mozzarella

BBQ

BBQ sauce, chicken, red onion, pineapple & bacon

BLT

Crispy bacon & mozzarella baked, then topped off with lettuce, tomato & mayo

Meat Lovers

Sausage, ham, bacon & pepperoni

Signature Pizza

Gourmet Pizza

Mediterranean Garden

Artichokes, spinach, roasted grape tomato, Kalamata olives, red onions & feta

Tarrentino

Pepperoni, cappicola, salami, banana peppers, white onion & fresh tomatoes

Maria's Chicken Pesto

Chicken, fresh spinach, mushrooms, fire roasted grape tomatoes, artichokes, housemade pesto, fresh mozzarella & feta. May contain nuts

Hawaiian

Ham, bacon & pineapple

Maria's Supreme

Sausage, pepperoni, green peppers, onions & mushrooms

Cheese

Personal Pizza

Gluten Friendly Pizza

Our gluten friendly items are prepared in a multi-use facility

Calzone

2 toppings

US$8.00

Build Your Own Pizza

Entrees

Veggie Medley*

Tuscan vegetables in our light, creamy parmesan butter sauce on a bed of linguine

US$15.00

Linguine*

Linguine pasta with olive oil and shaved garlic topped with fresh parsley and shredded parmesan cheese

US$12.00

Baked Meat Ravioli

Homemade, tender pasta pillows stuffed with beef, topped with our marinara and cheese and baked

US$13.00

Sicilian Pasta*

Penne pasta topped with sauteed green peppers, homemade Italian sausage and marinara

US$14.00

Cheese Tortellini

Three cheese tortellini topped with homemade marinara and mozzarella cheese and then baked

US$13.00

Lasagna

AJ said "let's make it bigger", so we did! We use only the finest mozzarella, provolone, Romano and parmesan cheese, the richest ricotta and our homemade Italian sausage with our famous marinara sauce

US$15.00

Chicken Parmesan*

Italian breaded chicken topped with marinara and cheese, then baked and served with spaghetti

US$15.00

Fettuccine Alfredo*

Fettuccine pasta topped with Alfredo sauce, mozzarella and provolone cheese, baked

US$13.00

Stuffed Shells

Filled with ricotta cheese, topped with homemade marinara and mozzarella cheese and then baked

US$12.00

Pasta Primavera*

A wonderful vegetarian dish with linguine pasta, vegetables and marinara

US$15.00

Mini Florentine Ravioli*

Sauteed with shaved garlic, olive oil, fresh spinach and fire roasted grape tomatoes

US$15.00

The Carbonara*

Creamy garlic sauce with peas and smoked bacon served with farfalle pasta

US$14.00

Tour of Italy

Fettuccine Alfredo, Stuffed Shells and Meat Ravioli. No substitutions

US$20.00

The Palermo*

Shrimp, mussels, lobster, fire roasted tomatoes and sliced garlic with creamy garlic butter sauce served with linguine pasta baked old world style

US$24.00

Spinach Ravioli*

Stuffed with cheese and spinach then topped with a creamy basil pesto sauce, served with garlic buttered shrimp. Nut allergy: Contains tree nuts

US$16.00

3 Cheese Egg Ravioli*

Cheese ravioli topped with creamy wild mushroom pesto, portabella, porcini and shitake. Served with garlic butter shrimp. Nut allergy: Contains tree nuts

US$16.00

Fish of the Day*

Wild caught North-Atlantic whitefish served with linguine pasta and a light citrus butter sauce

AJ's Lemon Buttered Shrimp

Sauteed shrimp with lemon garlic butter sauce and cracked black pepper, served over linguine

US$16.00

Mussels in Red Sauce*

1 lb. blue mussels in olive oil and garlic with a wine marinara sauce. Served over linguine. White wine sauce available as a substitution

US$17.00

Seafood Ravioli

Tender pillows filled with lobster, scallops and shrimp topped with a rich creamy sauce and parmesan cheese

US$20.00

Seafood

Toasted Sandwiches

The Angelo

Grilled chicken breast with pepper jack, topped with ham and Swiss cheese. Served with honey mustard and tomato on a pretzel bun

US$11.00

The Capaccio

Hard salami, cappicola, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, green pepper, vinegar and oil, served on an Italian bun

US$10.00

Italian Sausage

(available all day) Italian sausage served on an Italian bun with sauteed green peppers and onions, served with marinara or au jus

US$9.00

Italian Beef

(available all day) Slow roasted beef served on an Italian bun, dipped in au jus or dry

US$9.00

Italian Combo

(available all day) Italian sausage and slow roasted beef served on an Italian bun, dipped in au jus or dry

US$12.00

Rosie's Hot Ham & Cheese

Smoked ham, cheddar cheese, provolone and mayo served on a pretzel bun

US$9.00

BLT Sandwich

Smoked bacon, lettuce, roma tomato and mayo served on Texas toast

US$9.00

BLT Wrap

Smoked bacon, lettuce, roma tomato and mayo served on a tomato basil, spinach or honey wheat wrap

US$9.00

Pulled Pork

Slow roasted pork in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce covered with homemade coleslaw and served on a toasted bun

US$10.00

Garden Wrap

Creamy roasted bell pepper and artichoke spread topped with romaine, tomato, cucumber, julienne carrots and red onions, served on a tomato basil, spinach or honey wheat wrap

US$9.00

Tuscan Chicken Wrap

Tuscan style chicken, honey mustard, shredded cheese, lettuce and tomato served on a tomato basil, spinach or honey wheat wrap

US$9.00

Johnny D

(available all day) Open faced meatball sandwich. Two thick slices of Italian bread topped with homemade meatballs and covered with our marinara and cheese, baked (no chips)

US$9.00

The Vinny

Pizza style sandwich with mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce and your choice of 3 toppings

US$9.00

Sarah's Favorite Reuben

Tender slow roasted corn beef, piled high on thick sliced marble rye topped with Swiss cheese, sweet kraut & thousand island dressing

US$10.00

Sides Available

Vegetables

US$4.00

Palazzolo's Gelato

14 mouth watering flavors and it's healthy too!

Cannoli

Two mini cannolis, a perfect finish to your delicious meal

Cheesecakes

Chocolate Cake

Assorted Cakes

Desserts