Italian Cottage Restaurants Menu (2025 Update)

Italian Cottage Restaurants, located in Chico, CA, offers a delightful menu of Italian-inspired breakfast and brunch options. From indulgent omelettes like the Cheese Omelette and the Mushroom and Cheese Omelette to savory dishes like Italian Sausage & Cheese Omelette and Ham and Cheese Omelette, there is something for everyone. The A La Carte menu includes options like fresh cooked spinach, toasted French bread, and hash browns, providing a variety of choices to customize your meal. The restaurant also offers outdoor seating, full bar service, and happy hour specials, making it a versatile dining option. The cozy atmosphere and delicious food make Italian Cottage Restaurants a must-visit for a satisfying dining experience.

Omelettes

Cheese Omelette

A blend of three cheeses

$8.95

Italian Sausage & Cheese Omelette

Three cheeses, italian sausage, and a blend of spices

$9.75

Mushroom and Cheese Omelette

Three cheeses and sliced, fresh mushrooms

$9.25

Linguica or Polish Sausage Omelette

Three cheeses and spicy portuguese linguica or polish sausage

$9.75

Ham and Cheese Omelette

Three cheeses and chopped ham

$9.75

The Garden Omelette

For the vegetarian - three cheeses, olives, bell peppers, and fresh mushrooms

$9.75

Denver Omelette

Ham, three cheeses, bell peppers and onions

$9.95

Cottage Creation

Italian sausage, three cheeses, fresh mushrooms, olives

$9.95

Olive Oyl Omelette

Swiss cheese, mushrooms and fresh spinach

$9.75

Popeye Omelette

Swiss cheese, fresh spinach, olives and italian sausage or bacon

$9.75

Italian Omelette

Pepperoni, three cheeses and salami, topped with zesty italian meat sauce

$10.25

Salsa Omelette

Three cheeses and fresh salsa

$9.75

The Kitchen Sink

Be surprised by a combination of our fine ingredients

$10.25

The Godfather

Make us an offer we can't refuse. Mix and match your own, up to six items

$10.75

Chili Omelette

Chili, bell pepper, onion & cheese

$9.75

One Egg

$1.95

Bowl of Fresh, Cooked Spinach

With lemon and butter

$4.50

Toasted French Bread

Two slices with butter and jam

$2.25

Bagel

With cream cheese and jam

$2.95

Fresh Cottage Potatoes

With sour cream and green onions

$3.95

Hash Browns

$3.95

Meat Side Order

Choice of 1 italian link sausage, 1 portuguese linguica, 1 polish sausage or 4 turkey links, 1 ham steak, or 5 strips of bacon

$5.25

Seasonal Fruit

$3.75

Side of Salsa or Sour Cream

$2.00

Side of Gravy

$1.95

A La Carte

Eggs

Special Breakfast

Two eggs with two strips of bacon

$6.75

Three Eggs and Choice of

Italian sausage, polish sausage, portuguese linguica, ham, five strips of bacon, or turkey links

$9.75

Minced Ham and Scrambled Eggs

Truly a delight for the taste buds

$8.95

Luigi's Scramble

Our version of "joe's special". Three eggs scrambled with ground italian sausage, spinach, mushrooms, onions and cheese

$8.95

Eggs Benedict

Two english muffins topped with poached eggs, ham & hollandaise sauce

$10.25

Pocket Breakfast

Pita bread, eggs, cheese and your choice of 2 items

$9.75

Cottage Burrito

Eggs, potatoes, ham, spinach, salsa and cheese

$9.75

French Toast

Our french bread is thickly sliced, dipped in our special egg batter, cooked to perfection and served with whipped butter and syrup

$8.75

Belgian Waffle

Malted waffle topped with powdered sugar. A la mode or with strawberries or with bananas, topped with whipped cream

$7.25

Pancakes (5)

$7.25

Blueberry Pancakes (3)

$7.95

Billy's Breakfast

2 eggs, 2 strips of bacon, and 2 pancakes or 2 french toast

$8.50

Three Three & Three

3 eggs, 3 strips of bacon, and 3 pancakes or 3 french toast

$9.95

Oatmeal or Granola and Milk

$4.50

Specialties

Espresso Drinks

Espresso

Traditional italian pick-me-up

$2.55

Cappuccino

Espresso topped with steamed frothed milk

$2.95

Cafe Latte

Espresso layered in a tall mug with frothed milk

$3.75

Mocha

Espresso with cocoa. Topped with whipped cream

$4.50

Mega Mocha

Twice the espresso & twice the mocha

$4.95

Black Forest

Mocha coffee delicately flavored with raspberry

$4.75

Cafe Almond Moo

Tall mug of cafe latte blended with almond

$4.75

Milky Way

Celestial mixture of espresso, mocha and caramel

$4.75

Choice Top Sirloin

Stockyard's 10 oz. Baseball cut top sirloin. Grilled to order! Served with primavera vegetables, and a choice of garlic mashed potatoes, polenta or spaghetti, & a roasted garlic bulb. Served with garlic toast

$20.95

Tuscan Eggplant*

Baked eggplant layered with mozzarella cheese and our light tomato & garlic sauce. Topped with fresh parmesan cheese, then baked. Served with a roasted garlic bulb & garlic toast

$14.95

Shrimp & Crab Lasagne

A delicious blend of shrimp, crab, sauteed mushrooms & onions layered with savory white sauce. Topped with cheese & baked. Served with garlic toast

$17.25

Main

Pizza

Cheese*

A blend of three seasoned cheeses

$9.95

Vegetarian*

Mushrooms, olives, bell peppers & onion

$13.95

Fresh Tomato & Garlic*

Tastes great with or without cheese

$10.95

Salsa Pizza*

Our homemade salsa

$10.95

Linguica

Portuguese delight

$10.95

Mushroom

Fresh sliced

$10.95

Pepperoni

$10.95

Sausage

Our own special sausage

$10.95

Italian Salami

$10.95

Chopped Black Olive*

$10.95

Ham and Pineapple

$10.95

Chicken & Bacon Ranch

Diced chicken breast, bacon, tomatoes, red onion & ranch dressing

$13.95

Thai Chicken

Thai sauces, chicken, cilantro, red onion, and basil. A little sweet & a lot spicy!

$13.95

Cottage Combination

Pepperoni, salami, sausage, linguica, mushrooms, olives, bell peppers & onions

$13.95

White Pizza*

Ricotta, mozzarella, provolone, cheddar and parmesan cheeses -with a hint of garlic

$10.95

Meatball or Italian Sausage or Vegetable

$12.25

Cottage Calzone

Pasta and Significant Others

"Valley Famous" Lasagne

Delicious beyond description

$13.95

Canneloni

Tender egg pasta with a meat filling

$12.55

Tortellini*

Two ways: meat filled spinach pasta or cheese-filled egg past

$12.25

Tortellini Amalfi*

Tri-colored cheese tortellini in a light, creamy, tomato, garlic and basil sauce

$14.95

Manicotti*

Egg pasta filled with cheeses, topped with meat or vegetarian sauce

$12.50

Fettucini Alfredo

Fettucini pasta covered with creamy alfredo sauce

$12.95

Primavera Alfredo*

Rotini pasta topped with vegetables and alfredo sauce

$13.95

Spaghetti*

With meat or vegetarian sauce

$12.25

Ravioli*

Spinach & cheese filled, with meat or vegetarian sauce

$12.25

Ravioli and Spaghetti*

With meat or vegetarian sauce

$14.55

Primavera Casserole*

Vegetarian sauce, pasta, zucchini, bell pepper, mushrooms, olives, onions, topped with cheese, then baked

$13.25

Pasta Kaboom

Spaghetti tossed with our spicy cream sauce, chicken, red bell pepper, corn, and cilantro

$15.25

Chicken Fettucini

Chicken breast, mushrooms, onions and parmesan cheese, sauteed in white wine & tossed with a light cream sauce

$16.55

Smoked Chicken Fettucini

Fettucini tossed with smoked chicken and a light cream sauce, topped with parmesan cheese

$16.55

Rustic Chicken with Creamy Polenta

A baked chicken breast on a bed of sautéed mushrooms and grilled onions, topped with our own vegetarian sauce and cheese, then baked in the oven. Served on a bed of our homemade creamy polenta with corn and basil

$16.55

Linguini and Clams

Linguini pasta covered with our homemade clam sauce, white or red. Just a little spicy

$15.25

Linguini with Pesto*

Fresh blend of spices. (Basil & garlic)

$13.55

Chicken Parmesan

Lightly breaded, topped with our homemade sauce and four cheeses. Served with pasta and a roasted garlic bulb

$15.95

Meatball Parmesan

Three (3) homemade meatballs and pasta, topped with meat sauce and four cheeses

$14.55

Pasta Arrabiata (Angry Pasta)

Pasta tossed in a spicy garlic & tomato sauce with a touch of minced prosciutto, garnished with ricotta

$13.95

Chicken and Broccoli Cavatapi

Cavatapi pasta tossed with fresh steamed broccoli, diced tomatoes, capers, garlic, and a light alfredo sauce. Topped with a baked chicken breast and fresh parmesan cheese

$15.95

Roasted Garlic*

No vampires tonight! Garlic roasted to perfection, served with crumbled bleu cheese, fresh basil and toastettes

$8.95

Pepper Jack & Fresh Tomato Quesadilla*

Large flour tortilla with pepper jack cheese and fresh tomatoes. Garnished with sour cream and our homemade salsa

$7.95

Smoked Chicken Quesadilla

$10.95

Cottage Bread

Homemade pizza dough topped with garlic butter and cheese, served with a side of meat sauce or ranch dressing for dipping

$7.95

Grilled Polenta*

Grilled polenta wedges with parmesan cheese and fresh basil, served with our homemade corn salsa

$8.25

Garlic Cheese Bread*

4 pieces garlic bread topped with mozzarella, provolone and cheddar cheese, baked to a golden brown

$7.55

Bruschetta*

Bruschetta toastettes topped with a hearty scoop of fresh diced roma tomatoes mixed with olive oil, fresh basil, garlic & parmesan cheese

$8.95

Steamers

Baby clams sauteed in olive oil, garlic, onion, white wine & italian herbs. Topped with fresh tomato & lemon wedges

$12.95

Starters

Hot Sandwiches

Beef Dip

Slowly roasted, thinly sliced, dipped in & served with au jus

$8.95

Pastrami

Yes, it is still delivered from l.a. And thinly sliced

$8.95

Turkey

Roasted, thinly sliced and dipped in broth

$8.95

Italian Meatball

We roll with tender care

$8.95

Italian Sausage

Sweet sausage cooked in wine

$8.95

Polish Sausage

Hot off the grill. Served with regular or dijon mustard

$8.95

Chicken Pisa

Marinated in sun-dried tomato pesto, oven roasted, and topped with tomato & swiss cheese

$9.95

Cottage Delight

Dipped in our own au jus. Swiss, salami, mortadella and galantina

$7.55

Little Italy Bit

Sicilian-style combination

$7.55

Ferrari

Salami, mortadella and swiss cheese

$7.55

Roma

Ham and swiss cheese

$7.55

Maserati

Ham, salami, swiss

$7.55

Little Sicily

Salami and swiss cheese

$7.55

Gondola

Salami, galantina, ham and mortadella

$7.55

Italian Sandwiches

Soups & Salads

Minestroni

Our own homemade

$4.25

Tomato Garlic

$4.25

Clam Chowder

Available Fridays

$4.95

Dinner Salad*

Fresh salad greens, beets, garbanzo and kidney beans

$5.95

Caesar Salad*

Our version of the traditional favorite

$10.95

Chicken Caesar Salad

Sliced chicken breast on top of our caesar salad, topped with parmesan cheese

$12.95

Chef Salad

Fresh greens, beets, beans, salami, mortadella and swiss cheese

$11.95

Vegetarian Chef Salad*

Swiss, mozzarella, provolone, and cheddar cheeses: sliced black olives, mushrooms, beets, and beans

$11.25

Cottage Cobb

Turkey, bacon, hard-boiled egg and swiss cheese

$11.75

Spinach Salad*

Fresh garden spinach topped with mushrooms, bacon, hard-boiled egg and parmesan cheese. Tossed in our italian dressing

$11.75

Tortellini Fresca Salad*

Tri-color cheese tortellini, shell pasta, tomatoes, capers and garlic, tossed with our own lemon vinaigrette

$11.25

Thai Chicken Salad

A beautiful sweet & spicy salad of thai chili sauces, chicken breast, sweet red onions, napa cabbage, cilantro and chopped peanuts. Served with thai toast

$11.99

Soup, Salad & Garlic Toast

$10.95

Meat & Salad Plate or Cottage Carb. Buster

$11.25

Pickles, Peppers, Olives

Or any combo

$2.95

Meatballs (2) or Italian Sausage (Link)

Served in meat sauce, with garlic toast

$6.25

Sauteed Primavera Veggies*

$5.95

Baked Chicken Breast

$3.95

Side of Meat Sauce or Veg Sauce or Alfredo Sauce

$2.95

Basket of Fries

$3.25

Side of Crumbled Bleu Cheese

$2.95

Garlic Toast* (With Fresh Garlic)

$2.75

Side Orders

Liquids

Pelligrino Italian Mineral Water 16 Oz.

Milk - 2%, Nonfat, or Buttermilk

Hot Chocolate

Herb Teas

Juices

Tomato, grapefruit, orange or apple juice

Coffee

Soft Drinks

Iced Tea

Hot Tea

Lemonade

Bottomless Drinks