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Riondo’s Ristorante

2328 Strand St., Galveston, TX (Directions)

About

From “farm to fork” and “sea to table,” the owners of Riondo’s Ristorante are proud to offer the best and freshest of meat, vegetables, and seafood. Riondo’s is Island casual with comfortable favorites of a notable influence from Italy. You’re invited to relax in the artful setting, savor the best of local ingredients, and enjoy exceptional Italian food complemented by Island favorites.

Hours

  • Monday: 11:00AM – 9:00PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11:00AM – 9:00PM
  • Thursday: 11:00AM – 9:00PM
  • Friday: 11:00AM – 10:00PM
  • Saturday: 11:00AM – 10:00PM
  • Sunday: 10:00AM – 9:00PM
Hours are subject to change.

General

  • Classic Northern Italian Cuisine
  • Casual to Dressy
  • Extensive Collection of Imported & Domestic Wines
  • Full Bar
  • Located in The Strand Historic District

Menus

Galveston Restaurant Week: Lunch

$20 Plus Tax & Gratuity

Served Wed, Thu & Fri, 11am-3pm

1st Course (Choose One)

CHEF’S HOUSEMADE SOUP OF THE DAY

HOUSE SALAD
w/ asiago cheese & creamy balsamic dressing

CEASAR SALAD
w/ talatta anchovy dressing

2nd Course (Choose One)

CHICKEN PARMESAN
w/ linguine & Pomodoro sauce

HOUSEMADE LASAGNA
w/ 44 farms beef, Riondo mozz & bolognese

GNOCCHI DI SPINACHI A LA PANNA
w/ prosciutto & bianco sauce

BREADED EGGPLANT PARMESAN
w/ linguine & Pomodoro sauce

44 FARMS MEATBALL SUB
w/ Riondo mozz & parmesan fries

COFFEE, TEA, SODAS ARE INCLUDED

Galveston Restaurant Week: Dinner

$45 Plus Tax & Gratuity

Served Wednesday thru Friday

1st Course (Choose One)

CHEF’S HOUSEMADE SOUP OF THE DAY

HOUSE SALAD
w/ asiago cheese & creamy balsamic dressing

TUSCAN SALAD
w/ RIONDO MOZZ & VINAIGRETTE

2nd Course (Choose One)

ROASTED DUCK PAPPARDELLE RAGU
w/ parmigiano reggiano

FRESH CAUGHT GULF SHRIMP PENNE A LA VODKA

HOUSEMADE LASAGNA
w/ 44 Farms beef, Riondo mozz & bolognese

GNOCCHI DI SPINACHI A LA PANNA
w/ prosciutto & bianco sauce

POLLO A LA ROSA
w/ saffron risotto & garlic wine sauce

3rd Course (Choose One)

LIMONCELLO CHEESECAKE
w/ berry compote

HOUSEMADE TIRAMISU
w/ kahlua, espresso & mascarpone

COFFEE, TEA, SODAS ARE INCLUDED

Soups & Salads

CHEF’S CHOICE SOUP OF THE DAY
5

INSALATA DI CASA
Mixed Lettuces, Roma Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Onions, Asiago Cheese w/ House Vinaigrette
5

CAESAR SALAD
Romaine Lettuce, Parmigiano Reggiano, Housemade Croutons & Talatta Anchovy Dressing
6

BABY STRAND CAPRESE
Fresh “Riondo Mozz”, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Grilled Eggplant, Fresh Basil, EVOO & Balsamic Reduction
8

Sandwiches

Your choice of House Salad or Parmesan Fries

CHICKEN PARMESAN
Lightly Breaded Chicken, Housemade Hoagie Bun & Rosso Sauce
9

CAPRESE PANINI
“Riondo Mozz”, Fresh Basil, Tomatoes, EVOO, Pesto Sauce & Housemade Focaccia Bread
9

RIONDO’S MEATBALLS SUB
Housemade Meatballs, Bolognese, Parmesan & a Housemade Hoagie Bun
12

PANINI SALCICCIA
“Riondo Mozz”, Homemade Sausage, Bell Peppers, Onions, Pomodoro Sauce & a Housemade Hoagie Bun
10

Lunch Entrees

Add Chicken $5 or Add Shrimp $6

CHICKEN PARMESAN
Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast, Pomodoro Sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano, “Riondo Mozz” & Linguine
12

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
Garlic, EVOO, Pesto & Butternut Squash Risotto
12

TUSCAN PORK
Slow Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Fresh Herbs, Grand Marnier Reduction & Butternut Squash Risotto
12

EGGPLANT PARMESAN
Breaded Eggplant, “Riondo Mozz”, Rosso Sauce & Linguine
11

GNOCCHI DI SPINACHI A LA PANNA
Housemade Spinach Potato Gnocchi, Prosciutto, Green Peas, Parmigiano Reggiano & Bianco Sauce
11

THREE LAYER LASAGNA BOLOGNESE
Three-layer Gluten Free Pasta, 44 Farms Beef, Bechamel, Parmigiano Reggiano & “Riondo Mozz”
15

Artisan Pizzas

All Day, Every Day. Gluten Free Pizza Dough Available, ask your server

24TH ST FORMAGGIO
“Riondo Mozz”, Parmigiano Reggiano & Chef Rico’s Pizza Sauce
15

THE PROSCIUTTO
Prosciutto di Parma, Arugula, EVOO, Fresh Basil, Garlic & Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
15

THE TUSCAN
Marinated Grilled Chicken, Baby Spinach, EVOO & Artichoke Hearts
15

MARGHERITA
“Riondo Mozz”, Fresh Basil, EVOO, Sliced Roma Tomatoes & Chef Rico’s Pizza Sauce
15

PIZZA DI AL FICHERA
Housemade Sausage, Wagyu Meatballs, Pancetta, Baby Bellas, “Riondo Mozz” & Chef Rico’s Pizza Sauce
15

THE GARDEN
Baby Bellas, Eggplant, Red Onions, Spinach, Roasted Red Bell Pepper, “Riondo Mozz” & Chef Rico’s Pizza Sauce
15

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Appetizers

FRESH GARLIC BREAD
Housemade Ciabatta, Garlic, EVOO
5

RIONDO’S PLATTER
Calamari, Crab Bellas, 44 Farms Beef Meatballs, Bruschetta & Fried “Riondo Mozz”
20

HOUSEMADE BRUSCHETTA OLIVE TAPENADE
Three Stone Oven Toasted Crostini’s, Sliced Roma Tomatoes, Anchovies, Fresh Basil, EVOO & “Riondo Mozz”
8

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS & ENGLISH PEA PUREE
3 Pan Seared Sea Scallops, English Peas, Mint w/ Lemon Butter
16

CALAMARI FRITTI
Squid, Parmesan Crust & Pomodoro Sauce
10

ITALIAN COUNTRY TABLE
Prosciutto di Parma, Sopresata, Parmigiano Reggiano, Asiago, Olives, Artichokes, Fresh Melon, Roasted Red Bell Pepper & EVOO
15

CRAB STUFFED BABY BELLAS
Gulf Crab, Sautéed Spinach, Ricotta & Bianco Sauce
10

HOUSEMADE MEATBALLS
Freshly Ground 44 Farms Beef, Parmesan, Fresh Herbs & Bolognese Sauce
11

PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA BREAD
Housemade Bread filled w/ Prosciutto di Parma, EVOO & “Riondo Mozz”
10

Soups & Salads

CHEF’S CHOICE SOUP OF THE DAY
7

THE STRAND CAPRESE
Fresh “Riondo Mozz”, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Grilled Eggplant, Fresh Basil, EVOO & Balsamic Reduction
11

ROASTED BEET SALAD
Beets, Spinach, Arugula, Red Onion, Oranges, Strawberries, Dried Apricot, Gorgonzola & Grapefruit Vinaigrette
12

INSALATA DI CASA
Mixed Lettuces, Roma Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Onions, Asiago Cheese w/ House Vinaigrette
7

CAESAR SALAD
Romaine Lettuce, Parmigiano Reggiano, Housemade Croutons & Talatta Anchovy Dressing
8

Main

THREE LAYER LASAGNA BOLOGNESE
Three-layer Housemade Gluten Free Pasta, 44 Farms Beef, Bechamel, Parmigiano Reggiano & “Riondo Mozz”
22

PRIME FILET MIGNON A LA MELISSA
Sautéed 8oz. Prime Filet, Baby Bellas, Prosciutto di Parma, Grand Marnier Peppercorn Sauce & Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes
48

GRILLED RIBEYE
Prime Cut, Chimichurri Sauce & Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes
45

PAPPARDELLE & DUCK RAGU
Roasted Duck, Housemade Pasta, San Marzano Tomatoes, Parsley, Thyme & Parmigiano Reggiano
38

CHEF RICO’S FAMOUS LAMB & CHOCOLATE CHIP RAVIOLIS
Braised Lamb, Housemade Pasta, Chocolate Chips, Ricotta cheese & Vodka sauce
38

POLLO A LA ROSA
Grilled Chicken Breast, Butternut Squash Risotto, Sautéed Baby Spinach, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Cremini’s & Garlic Butter Sauce
26

SEAFOOD RAVIOLI PILLOWS
Chef’s Rico’s Island Favorite Housemade Raviolis w/ Gulf Coast Shrimp & Fresh Catch
32

VEAL PICATTA
Sautéed Gourmet Ranch Veal, Capers, Lemon Butter Sauce, Asparagus & Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes
29

ANGRY LOBSTER PASTA & LINGUINE
Atlantic Lobster Meat, San Marzano Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, EVOO, Red Chili Flakes, Fresh Basil & Linguine
42

CIOPPINO
Clams, Mussels, Fresh Catch, Sea Scallops, Gulf Coast Shrimp, Pomodoro Stew & Housemade Fettuccine
28

GULF SHRIMP SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
Fresh Gulf Shrimp, Pancetta, EVOO, Free-Range Egg Yolks & Parmesan
28

GAMBERI SCAMPI
Sautéed Gulf Coast Shrimp, Lemon Garlic Butter & Linguine
28

GNOCCHI DI SPINACHI A LA PANNA
Housemade Spinach Potato Gnocchi, Prosciutto, Green Peas, Parmigiano Reggiano & Bianco Sauce
20

BLACKENED SEA SCALLOPS W/ BUTTERNUT SQUASH & SAGE RISOTTO
4 Pan Seared Sea Scallops, Diced Seedless Red Chilis, Sage & Butternut Squash Risotto
35

ZUCCHINI SPIRALS
Fresh Zucchini Pasta, Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Parmesan, Garlic & EVOO
16

SICILIAN EGGPLANT TOWER
Baked Eggplant Stacked w/ “Riondo Mozz”, Fresh Basil, Parsley, Pomodoro Sauce & Fresh Zucchini Pasta
20

Artisan Pizzas

All Day, Every Day. Gluten Free Pizza Dough Available, ask your server

24TH ST FORMAGGIO
“Riondo Mozz”, Parmigiano Reggiano & Chef Rico’s Pizza Sauce
15

THE PROSCIUTTO
Prosciutto di Parma, Arugula, EVOO, Fresh Basil, Garlic & Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
15

THE TUSCAN
Marinated Grilled Chicken, Baby Spinach, EVOO & Artichoke Hearts
15

MARGHERITA
“Riondo Mozz”, Fresh Basil, EVOO, Sliced Roma Tomatoes & Chef Rico’s Pizza Sauce
15

PIZZA DI AL FICHERA
Housemade Sausage, Wagyu Meatballs, Pancetta, Baby Bellas, “Riondo Mozz” & Chef Rico’s Pizza Sauce
15

THE GARDEN
Baby Bellas, Eggplant, Red Onions, Spinach, Roasted Red Bell Pepper, “Riondo Mozz” & Chef Rico’s Pizza Sauce
15

Kids Menu

Spaghetti & Meatball
8

Spaghetti Pomodoro
6

Gnocchi di Spinachi
9

Fettuccine & Bianco Sauce
8

Lasagna Bolognese
8

Pizzetta
7
Add Sausage or Pepperoni: 1

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Breakfast Fare

OMELETTE W/ ASIAGO CHEESE
9
with Colossal Crabmeat: add 10
with Prosciutto di Parma: add 6
with Garden Vegetables: add 4

RIONDO’S BASIC PLATE
Three Eggs Your Way, Served w/ Crostini’s, Housemade Italian Sausage & Applewood Bacon
12

COLOSSAL CRAB EGGS SARDU
Toasted English Muffin, Canadian Bacon, Creamed Spinach, Colossal Gulf Crabmeat & Poached Eggs
16

EGGS BENEDICT
Toasted English Muffin, Canadian Bacon, Roma Tomatoes & Poached Eggs Topped w/ Jalapeno Hollandaise
14

PANCAKES YOUR WAY
Choice of Fresh Blueberries, Chocolate Chips or Bananas served w/ Housemade Italian Sausage & Applewood Bacon
14

GRAND MARNIER FRENCH TOAST & FRESH STRAWBERRIES
Ciabatta French Toast w/ Strawberries, Whipped Cream served w/ Housemade Italian Sausage & Applewood Bacon
16

ITALIAN STRATTA
Egg, Potatoes, Ciabatta Croutons, Pancetta, Red Bell Pepper, Green Onions, Riondo Mozz & Tomatoes
14

R & B BOWL
Breakfast Potatoes, Black Beans, Spinach, Goat Cheese, Crema, Housemade Italian Sausage & 2 Poached Eggs
16

Lunch Fare

SALMON FOCACCIA & GOAT CHEESE
Housemade Focaccia, Salmon Lox, Goat Cheese, Cucumbers, Fresh Basil, Capers w/ Arugula & Grapefruit Vinaigrette
18

CHICKEN PARMESAN SANDWICH
Baked Chicken Breast w/ San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Riondo Mozz on Housemade Bread w/ Sweet Potato Fries
13

GRILLED CHICKEN
Marinated Chicken Breast w/ Garlic, EVOO, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Butternut Squash Risotto
15

TUSCAN PORK
Roasted Pork Tenderloin w/ Grand Marnier & Rosemary Over Butternut Squash Risotto
15

CHICKEN PARMESAN
Baked Chicken Breast w/ San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Parmesan, Riondo Mozz & Linguine
14

GNOCCHI DI SPINACHI A LA PANNA
Housemade Spinach Gnocchi, Prosciutto, Green Peas, Bianco Sauce & Parmigiano Reggiano
11

44 FARMS MEATBALL SANDWICH
100% Freshly Ground 44 Farms Beef, Bolognese Sauce, Housemade Bread & Sweet Potato Fries
14

ATLANTIC SALMON W/ SHRIMP PESTO & LINGUINE
Grilled or Blackened Salmon w/ Fresh Basil, Gulf Coast Shrimp, Pesto Cream Sauce & Linguine
28

THE GLENN SALAD
Arugula, Romaine, Fresh Berries, Goat Cheese, Black Olives, Fresh Basil, EVOO & Housemade Pear Vinaigrette.
14
with Atlantic Salmon: add 9
with Gulf Coast Shrimp: add 9
with Colossal Crab: add 9
with Grilled Chicken: add 6
with 44 Farms 6oz. Steak: add 15

LASAGNA W/ 44 FARMS BOLOGNESE
Housemade Pasta, 100% Freshly Ground 44 Farms Beef, Bechamel, Riondo Mozz, & Parmigiano Reggiano
20

CHEF’S CHOICE HOUSEMADE RAVIOLIS
Housemade Pasta, Chef’s Fresh Catch, Gulf Shrimp, Tomatoes & Bianco Sauce
32

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