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Dinner
Pane
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Rocket Baby Sourdough
whipped mascarpone butter, house-made giardiniera
$9
vegetarian
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pizza fritta
fried sourdough, san marzano tomatoes, sarvecchio parmesan, basil, scissors
$12
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Roasted Garlic Focaccia
mascarpone fontina fonduta, garlic confit
$16
vegetarian
Mozzarella a Mano
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Polenta Tempura Mozzarella
orange agrodolce, pistachios, scallions
$12
gluten free, vegetarian
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Calabrian Chili Crisp Mozzarella
finocchiona salumi
$13
gluten free
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Tomato Basil Mozzarella
tomato chutney, basil pesto, crispy buckwheat
$12
gluten free, vegetarian
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Add Rosemary Sea Salt Focaccia
$6
vegetarian, vegan
Spuntini
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Fried Castelvetrano Olives*
pickled banana peppers, lemon-saffron aioli
$12
vegetarian
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Crisped Roman Artichokes*
marinated artichokes, crispy polenta tempura, lemon aioli
$15
gluten free, vegetarian
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Medjool Dates
italian sausage stuffing, applewood bacon, piquillo pepper sauce
$15
gluten free
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Arancini
pecorino, black pepper, san marzano tomato sauce, lemon crema
$17
vegetarian
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Crispy Pork Belly
brussels sprouts, pomegranate seeds, green onions
$19
gluten free
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Dry-Aged Beef Meatballs
marinara, sarvecchio parmesan
$18
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Calamari Fritti
house-made giardiniera, calabrian chili aioli
$19
gluten free
Insalate
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Romaine Hearts
black garlic emulsion, baby dill, sourdough parmesan crunch
$14
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Mixed Greens
house-made giardiniera, ricotta salata, crispy buckwheat, sherry -mustard vinaigrette
$13
gluten free, vegetarian
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arugula
fresh blackberries, roasted beets, gorgonzola dolce, candied walnuts, blackberry balsamic vinaigrette
$15
vegetarian
Sourdough Pizza
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Hand-Pulled Mozzarella
san marzano tomato sauce, basil, olive oil
$22
vegetarian
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Prosciutto
whole milk ricotta, sarvecchio parmesan, arugula, shaved truffle
$30
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Spinach Bianca
whole milk mozzarella, goat cheese, sarvecchio parmesan, asiago, kabocha squash, roasted garlic
$25
vegetarian
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Bunzel's Italian Sausage
calabrian chili, hand-pulled mozzarella, san marzano tomato sauce
$27
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Charred Ezzo's Spicy Pepperoni
hand-pulled mozzarella, san marzano tomato sauce
$27
Pasta
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Ricotta Cavatelli
House made chicken sausage, tomato parmesan cream sauce, zucchini, san marzano tomato, sarvecchio parmesan
$29
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Mafalde alla Bolognese
dry-aged beef bolognese, salumi, whole milk ricotta, sarvecchio parmesan
$31
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Conchiglie Alla Vodka
red shrimp, mascarpone vodka sauce, gremolata sourdough crunch
$31
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Creste De Gallo
seasonal roasted mushrooms, asparagus, parmesan cream, shaved truffle
$30
vegetarian
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Bucatini Pomodoro
san marzano tomato sauce, parmesan butter, basil
$24
vegetarian
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Potato Gnocchi
mascarpone fontina fonduta, crispy leeks
$26
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Opilio Crab Cappelletti
sweet pea ricotta, opilio crab butter, pea tendrils
$29
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Casoncelli
beef short rib, bone marrow, whole milk ricotta, broccolini, shaved truffle
$29
Piatti
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Norwegian Cod
lemon-caper butter, confit fingerling potato, arugula, shaved fennel, pepperoncini, fried garlic, lemon oil
$37
gluten free
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Chicken 'Parmesan'
buttermilk-breaded, parmesan risotto, tomato oil, hot or not
$28
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Scottish Salmon
beetroot buttermilk risotto, lemon crema, honey-glazed walnuts, bee pollen
$38
gluten free
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Heritage Berkshire Pork Chop
sautéed spinach, apricot honey, fennel pollen
$39
gluten free
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Filet Mignon
Lobster and ricotta pasta crown, roasted garlic broccolini, sauce bearnaise
$79
gluten free
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Bistecca Alla Fiorentina *
butter-basted 36 oz. prime porterhouse, rosemary, pepperoncini, salsa verde, horseradish cream, charred lemon
$110
gluten free
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Braised Short Rib
creamy parmesan polenta, seasonal roasted mushrooms, san marzano tomatoes, red wine demi
$55
Contorni
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Charred Broccolini
fontina fonduta
$10
vegetarian
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Confit Fingerling Potatoes*
sarvecchio parmesan, black garlic emulsion*
$9
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Pan-Roasted Mushrooms
fresh chives
$12
gluten free, vegetarian
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Roasted Carrots
dukkah spice, goat cheese
$10
gluten free, vegetarian
Gluten sensitive pasta and pizza are available upon request.
Our kitchen is not an allergen-free environment.
Notify your server of any allergies. Please be aware that during normal kitchen operations involving shared cooking and preparation areas (including common fryer oil), the possibility exists for food items to come in contact with other food products.
*Consuming raw or undercooked eggs and meats increases the risk of food-borne illnesses and will be served only upon customer request.
**Contains raw eggs
A 20% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more.
Join us for Easter Brunch at Il Cervo! Enjoy a buffet of Italian Classics and signature dishes. We will be serving from 10:00AM-2:00PM. $80 for adults, $35 children 6-12 years old and 5 and under free. Coffee and Hot chocolate station included.
Starters
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local and house made cheeses and breads
hand pulled mozzarella cheese, Il Cervo ricotta. aged parmesan, wisconsin cheddar cheese, focaccia and ciabatta bread
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fruit and berry platter
sliced melons, citrus and tree nuts
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butter croissants
flakey, buttery baked pastry
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ham and fontina filled croissants
smokey ham, gooey cheese, puff pastry
Carving Station
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brick oven charred salmon
charred whole side Scottish salmon, lemon, dill
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12 hour roasted herb crusted boneless ribeye
crushed herbs and sea salt crusted ribeye roasted low and slow
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baked honey glazed ham
gently baked ham basted in honey butter and sea salt
Italian Specialties
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roasted dry-aged meatballs
oven roasted 28-day dry aged meatballs simmered tomato sauce
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rosemary brick chicken
Amish chicken rubbed with chopped garlic, olive oil, rosemary and sea salt
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orecchiette con broccoli with Italian sausage
ear shaped pasta tossed with mild Italian sausage and broccoli pecorino
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garganelli a al formagio
ridged cylinder pasta with beef, pork and tomato sauce
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conchiglie a formagio
shell pasta with smoked mozzarella and white american cheese sauce
Breakfast Classics
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eggs benidict
poached farm eggs, toasted English muffin, Canadian bacon, tomato slice and hollandaise
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il cervo french toast
baked sourdough toast, vanilla egg custard, banana caramel
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cheesy scrambled eggs
local farm eggs scrambled, il cervo style topped with mozzarella and cheddar cheese
Salads and Sides
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il cervo infamous caeser salad
romaine hearts, umami caeser dressing, fresh lemon, parmesan crunch
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chopped escarole and house giardiniera salad
chopped market greens and chicories, sherry vinaigrette, house made giardiniera
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buttered spring peas and baby carrots
sweet spring peas, tender baby carrots, sweet cream butter
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mashed potatoes
tender potatoes, cream, butter and seasonings
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jones dairy farm breakfast sausage and bacon
baked breakfast sausage and crispy bacon
Desserts
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mini smores tart
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mini chocolate cream pies
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mini lemon tart
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mini tiramisu
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house baked cookie's
sea salt chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, peanut butter
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barron's gelato station
dark, chocolate, flore de latte, mint stracciatella, pistachio and raspberry
Kids Buffett
featuring mac & cheese, pancakes, chicken tenders, fries and assorted pizza'sLate Night
Served nightly starting at 10:30 pm
Spuntini
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Roasted Garlic Focaccia
mascarpone fontina fonduta, garlic confit
$16
vegetarian
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Tomato Basil Mozzarella
tomato chutney, basil pesto, crispy buckwheat
$12
gluten free, vegetarian
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Mixed Greens
house-made giardiniera, ricotta salata, crispy buckwheat, sherry-mustard vinaigrette
$13
gluten free, vegetarian
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Medjool Dates
italian sausage stuffing, applewood bacon, piquillo pepper sauce
$15
gluten free
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Arancini
pecorino, black peppercorn, san marzano tomato sauce, lemon crema
$17
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Dry-Aged Beef Meatballs
marinara, sarvecchio parmesan
$18
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Calamari Fritti
house-made giardiniera, calabrian chili aioli
$19
gluten free
Pasta
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Conchiglie Cacio e Pepe
pecorino romano, sarvecchio parmesan, butter, fresh black pepper
$26
vegetarian
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Mafalde alla Bolognese
dry-aged beef bolognese, salumi, whole milk ricotta, sarvecchio parmesan
$31
Sourdough Pizza
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Hand-Pulled Mozzarella
san marzano tomato sauce, basil, olive oil
$22
vegetarian
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Charred Ezzo's Spicy Pepperoni
hand-pulled mozzarella, san marzano tomato sauce
$27
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Bunzel's Italian Sausage
calabrian chili, hand-pulled mozzarella, san marzano tomato sauce
$27
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Spinach Bianca
whole milk mozzarella, goat cheese, sarvecchio parmesan, asiago, kabocha squash, roasted garlic
$25
vegetarian
Sandwich
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Cervo Burger*
dry-aged beef, house-made giardiniera, buttermilk aioli, white american cheese, frisée, rocket baby potato roll, side of confit fingerling potatoes --- make it a double cheeseburger +6
$18
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Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
buttermilk breaded, Sicilian tomato sauce, hand pulled mozzarella, arugula, buttermilk aioli, rosemary sea salt focaccia
$21
Gluten sensitive pasta and pizza are available upon request.
Our kitchen is not an allergen-free environment.
Notify your server of any allergies. Please be aware that during normal kitchen operations involving shared cooking and preparation areas (including common fryer oil), the possibility exists for food items to come in contact with other food products.
*Consuming raw or undercooked eggs and meats increases the risk of food-borne illnesses and will be served only upon customer request.
**Contains raw eggs
Desserts
Dolci
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Italian Wedding Cake
buttermilk sponge cake, raspberry, vanilla, and pistachio buttercream, fior di latte gelato
$14
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Tiramisu
mascarpone custard, dark chocolate, twisted path dark rum, lady fingers
$12
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Dark Chocolate Torte
frangelico caramel, hazelnuts, cocoa nibs, chantilly cream
$12
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Basque Cheesecake
ricotta, cherry-pineapple compote, chantilly whipped cream
$12
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Italian Job Gelato
amaretti cookie crumble, maldon salt, olive oil, fennel pollen
$9
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Affogato
espresso, fior di latte gelato or chocolate sorbetto
$8
gluten free
Digestivi
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Espresso Martini [cervo way]
pierre ferrand cognac, borghetti coffee liqueur, state line coffee liqueur, braulio amaro, bigallet china china, regan's orange bitters, espresso, demerara, up
$25
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Classic Espresso Martini
Tito's Vodka, State Line Coffee Liqueur, Borghetti Coffee Liqueur, Espresso, Milk, Up
$16
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House-made Limoncello
$10
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Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth
$9
Vini Dolci
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Elio Perrone
Sourgal, Moscato d'Asti, 2023, Piemonte
$13
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Marco de Bartoli
Vigna La Miccia 2017 Marsala Superiore Oro Sicilia
$18
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Castellare
S. Niccolo 2017 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Toscana
$19
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Donnafugata
Ben Ryé, Passito di Pantelleria, 2018, Sicilia
$20
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Fonseca
20 Year Old Aged Tawny Port Duoro Valley
$17
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Taylor Fladgate
2016 Late Bottled Vintage Port Duoro Valley
$10
Espresso e Caffè
by Valentine Coffee Roasters-
Espresso e Caffé
Coffee
Double Espresso
Cappuccino
Latte
Caffé Shakerato
Cocktails
Signatures
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Photo Romance
Maker's Mark Bourbon, Giffard Peche de Vigne, Luxardo Amaro, Lemon, Mint, Tall
$15
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Scorch the Earth
Nosotros Mezcal, Amaro Montenegro, Domaine de Canton Ginger, Bittermen's Hellfire Shrub, Carrot, Lime, Smoked Salt, Rocks
$16
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Friend, Lover
prosciutto fat washed whistle pig 'piggyback' 6 year rye whiskey, regan's orange bitters, angostura bitters, demerara, large cube
$18
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Sole Mio
Fieldnotes Gin, Limoncello, Prosecco, Lemon, Up
$17
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The Way Home
Batavia Arrack, Giffard Orgeat, Campari, Twisted Path Chai, Bittercube Blackstrap Bitters, Grapefruit, Lime, Tall
$15
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Desperate Love
Maker's Mark Private Select Bourbon, Dolin Rouge Vermouth, Campari, Biggalet China-China, Giffard Mure, Peychaud's Bitters, Large Cube
$21
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I Forget Everything
Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Carpano Bianco Vermouth, Chinola Passionfruit, Thyme, Lime, Prosecco, Tall
$18
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Bocca Di Rosa
Tito's Vodka, Giffard Fraise de Bois, Twisted Path Chai, Pimm's No. 1, Lemon, Tall
$16
Classics
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Paper Plane
J. Henry bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, Lemon, Up
$16
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Hemingway Daiquiri
Ten to One rum, Luxardo Maraschino, Lime, Grapefruit, Up
$15
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Black Manhattan
Dancing Goat Limousin Rye, Averna Amaro, Angostura Bitters, Fee Brothers' Black Walnut Bitters, Up
$18
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Paloma
Corralejo Reposado Tequila, Giffard Pamplemousse, Lime, Fever Tree Grapefruit Soda, Tall
$15
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Aviation
Fieldnotes Gin, Luxardo Maraschino, Giffard Violette, Lemon, Up
$15
Negroni
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Classic Negroni
Fieldnotes Gin, Campari, Carpano Antica Vermouth
$14
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Boulevardier
Four Roses Bourbon, Campari, Dolin Rouge Carpano Antica Vermouth
$15
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Mezcal Negroni
Nosotros Mezcal, Aperol, Cocchi Americano Vermouth
$14
Venetian Spritz
All Venetian Spritzs' May Prepared Low-ABV Upon Request-
Aperol (bitter sweet orange) with Orange
$12
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Italicus (herbaceous bergamot) with Olives
$14
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Campari (bitter orange and grapefruit) with Orange
$12
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Nonino Aperitivo (slightly bitter elderflower) with Lemon
$14
Espresso Martinis
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Espresso Martini; Cervo Way
Hennessy Cognac, Borghetti Coffee Liqueur, State Line Coffee Liqueur, Braulio Amaro, Biggalet China-China, Regan's Orange Bitters, Espresso, Demerara, Up
$25
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Classic Espresso Martini
Tito's Vodka, State Line Coffee Liqueur, Borghetti Coffee Liqueur, Espresso, Milk, Up
$16
Limoncello
Made in-house at Il Cervo-
House-made Limoncello
$10
Cocktails Sans Alcohol
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Bitter Orange Spritz
Giffard N/A Aperitif, Gruvi Dry Secco, Club Soda
$10
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Garden Party
Sans Junipre Botanical Spirit, Thyme, Mint, Honey, Lemon, Gruvi Dry Secco
$12
Wines by the Glass
Spumante
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Zardetto
Private Cuvée, Brut Frizzante, Veneto
$10
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Sommariva
Il Rosa, Spumante Rosato Brut, NV, Veneto
$14
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Lini 910
Labrusca, Lambrusco Rosso, NV, Emilia-Romagna
$12
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Elio Perrone
Sourgal, Moscato d'Asti, 2023, Piemonte
$13
Bianco E Rosato
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Suavia
Soave Classico, 2023, Veneto
$12
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Feudi di San Gregorio
Falanghina, 2021, Campania
$14
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Tiefenbrunner
Pinot Grigio, 2022, Trentino-Alto Adige
$13
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Enrico Serafino
Grifo del Quartaro, Gavi di Gavi, 2023, Piemonte
$14
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Tenuta Montauto
Vermentino, 2022, Toscana
$15
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Pierpaolo Pecorari
Sauvignon Blanc, 2023, Friuli-Venezia Giulia
$14
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Diatom
Chardonnay, 2023, Santa Barbara County
$15
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Fattoria Sardi
Rosé, 2023, Toscana
$14
Rosso
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Ken Wright
Pinot Noir, 2023, Willamette Valley
$17
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Scarpetta
Cabernet Franc, 2021, Friuli
$13
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Donnafugata
Sherazade, Nero d'Avola, 2022, Sicilia
$14
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Monsanto
Chianti Classico Riserva, 2020, Toscana
$19
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Il Poggione
Rosso di Montalcino, 2021, Toscana
$21
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Perla Terra
Barolo, 2019, Piemonte
$25
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Montepeloso
A Quo, Toscana Rosso, 2022, Toscana
$18
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Outerbound
Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021, Alexander Valley
$19
Beer
Draft Beer
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Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Italian Pale Lager, Roma, Italy
$6
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New Glarus Brewing Co.
Spotted Cow, Farmhouse Ale, New Glarus
$8
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Young Blood Beer Co.
Rotating, Madison
$11
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3 Sheeps Brewing
Chaos Pattern Hazy IPA, Sheboygan
$10
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Eagle Park Brewing Co.
Rotating, Milwaukee
$11
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Milwaukee Brewing Co.
Louie's Demise American Amber/Red Ale, Milwaukee
$10
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Lost Valley Cider Co.
Downeast Winter Blend Cider, Milwaukee
$9
Bottles & Cans
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Miller Brewing Co.
High Life, Lager, Milwaukee
$6
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Miller Brewing Co.
Miller Lite Lager, Milwaukee
$6
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Grupo Modelo
Modelo Especial Lager, Mexico City, Mexico
$6
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Pabst Brewing Co.
Blue Ribbon, Lager, Milwaukee
$6
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Anheuser-Busch
Michelob Ultra Lager St. Louis, MO
$8
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Third Space Brewing
Happy Place, Pale Ale, Milwaukee
$9
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New Glarus Brewing Co.
Moon Man, Pale Ale, New Glarus
$8
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Brouwerij Huyghe
Delirium Tremens, Belgian Strong Pale Ale, Melle, Belgium
$16
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3 Sheeps Brewing
15-2, Stout, Sheboygan
$9
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Restoration Cider Co.
Normandy Pear Semi-Dry Hard Cider, Madison
$11
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Untitled Art
Italian Style Pils, Non-Alcoholic, Waunakee
$9
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Athletic Brewing Co.
Run Wild, Non-Alcoholic IPA, Stratford, CT
$8
Offered Sunday-Friday
4-6pm
$4 PERONIS + PBRS
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Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Italian Pale Lager, Roma, Italy
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Pabst Brewing Co.
Blue Ribbon, Lager, Milwaukee
$6 NEGRONIS + VENETIAN SPRITZES
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Classic Negroni
Fieldnotes Gin, Campari, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Rocks
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Boulevardier
Four Roses Bourbon, Campari, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Rocks
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Mezcal Negroni
Nosotros Mezcal, Aperol, Cocchi Americano Vermouth, Rocks
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Aperol (bitter sweet orange) with Orange
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Italicus (herbaceous bergamot) with Olives
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Campari (bitter orange and grapefruit) with Orange
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Nonino Aperitivo (slightly bitter elderflower) with Lemon
$8 Wines by the Glass
rotating selection6 for $6 Snacks
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Crisped Roman Artichokes
marinated artichokes, crispy polenta tempura, lemon aioli
vegetarian
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Fried Castelvetrano Olives
pickled banana peppers, lemon-saffron aioli*
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Medjool Dates
italian sausage stuffing, applewood bacon, piquillo pepper sauce
gluten free
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Mixed Greens
house-made giardiniera, ricotta salata, crispy buckwheat, sherry-mustard vinaigrette
gluten free, vegetarian
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Roasted Garlic Focaccia
mascarpone fontina fonduta, garlic confit
vegetarian
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Tomato Basil Mozzarella
tomato chutney, basil pesto, crispy buckwheat [add rosemary sea salt focaccia +5]
gluten free, vegetarian
Drag Brunch: “Cher” + “Taylor Swift” + Chanel D’Vine
We’re doing it again—Drag Brunch! Get ready for a dazzling return of the world‑famous Cher impersonator Candi Stratton, plus RuPaul’s favorite Taylor Swift impersonator Jade Jolie — hosted by Milwaukee’s own show‑stopping queen Chanel D’Vine.
During the show, enjoy our Italian brunch classics and hand-crafted, delicious cocktails. Expect big vocals, bigger hair, and a brunch that books up fast.
Starters
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house cured salmon gravlax bruschetta
Calabrian aioli, pickled onions, cherry tomatoes, avocado, toasted focaccia
$15
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baby romaine caser salad
baby romaine lettuce, black garlic emulsion, sourdough parmesan crunch
$14
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slow roasted baby beet salad
red watercress, burrata cheese, beauty heart radish, pistachios
$19
Brunch Mains
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cervo burger
dry aged beef burger, white american cheese, cherry tomatoes, avocado, toasted focaccia
$24
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24 karat gold french toast
roasted rum bananas, toffee, gold dusted candied cashews, toasted meringue
$22
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dry aged meatball sandwich
dry aged beef meatball, giardiniera, provolone, focaccia, fries
$24
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black truffle ricotta omelet
whipped herbed ricotta, focaccia, radicchio and escarole salad, maple-sherry vinaigrette
$22
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steak and eggs
grilled 8oz. hanger steak, crispy hashbrowns, two fried eggs. bernaise
$28
Sourdough Pizza
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bacon, egg and cheese
ricotta cheese, scrambled egg, crispy bacon and scallions
$26
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chopped veggie pizza
zucchini, roasted mushrooms, charred red peppers, provolone cheese, asiago cheese, san marzano tomato sauce and fresh basil
$25
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spicy pepperoni
hand pulled mozzarella, san marzano tomato sauce and fresh basil
$27
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whole milk mozzarella
san marzano tomato sauce, basil and olive oil
$24