| Bruschetta |
$8.99 |
fresh tomotoes & garlic drizzled with olive oil and basil on our fresh toasted bread. |
| Caprese |
$10.99 |
fresh mozzarella and tomatoes tossed with garlic, oregano, basil and drizzled in olive oil. |
| Mamma's Bell Peppers |
$9.99 |
two of mamma's succulent fresh bell peppers filled with rice, potatoes, chicken, italian sausage, garlic and parmigiano cheese. baked and topped with our house made pomodoro sauce. |
| Herbed Chicken Salad |
$8.99 |
herbed chicken salad. |
| Tossed Green Salad |
$3.29 |
with your choice of house-made balsamic vinaigrette or ranch dressing. |
| Soup Of The Day |
$3.99 - $6.99 |
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| Bruschetta |
$8.99 |
fresh tomotoes & garlic drizzled with olive oil and basil on our fresh toasted bread. |
| Caprese |
$10.99 |
fresh mozzarella and tomatoes tossed with garlic, oregano, basil and drizzled in olive oil. |
| Mamma's Bell Peppers |
$9.99 |
two of mamma's succulent fresh bell peppers filled with rice, potatoes, chicken, italian sausage, garlic and parmigiano cheese. baked and topped with our house made pomodoro sauce. |
| Herbed Chicken Salad |
$8.99 |
herbed chicken salad. |
| Tossed Green Salad |
$3.29 |
with your choice of house-made balsamic vinaigrette or ranch dressing. |
| Soup Of The Day |
$3.99 - $6.99 |
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| Ravioli Rose' |
$7.99 |
beef ravioli in our house made creamy tomato sauce. |
| Spaghetti & Meatballs |
$7.49 |
served in our house made meat sauce with two of our incredibly delicious meatballs. |
| Spaghetti Aglio, Olio & Peperoncino |
$6.59 |
mamma's favorite lots of garlic saute? in olive oil and red pepper flakes. |
| Tortellini Di Ricotta |
$7.99 |
cheese tortellini served in our house made pomodoro, white cream or pesto cream sauce. |
| Lasagna |
$7.79 |
our house made lasagna with our bolognese sauce & lots of mozzarella cheese. |
| Lasagna Bianca |
$9.99 |
this came to sonia in a dream... our house made lasagna with spicy sausage & turnip greens in our cream sauce. decadent. |
| Capellini Ai Pomodori Freschi |
$6.99 |
angel hair pasta with fresh tomatoes, olive oil, garlic & basil. |
| Fettuccine Alla Panna |
$7.99 |
fettuccine in our house made white cream sauce. |
| Eggplant Parmigiana |
$9.59 |
layers of oven grilled eggplant with mozzarella in our house made pomodoro sauce. served with pasta. |
| Gluten Free Pasta |
$8.99 |
please ask your server for today's selection. |
| Penne Con Salsicche Al Forno |
$8.99 |
penne pasta in our house made pomodoro sauce with sliced italian sausage and melted mozzarella. |
| Chicken Parmigiana |
$9.59 |
breaded chicken breast topped with mozzarella & our house made pomodoro sauce. served with pasta. |
| Spaghetti & Meatballs |
$8.99 |
served in our house made meat sauce with two of our incredibly delicious meatballs. |
| Spaghetti Aglio, Olio & Peperoncino |
$7.99 |
mamma's favorite lots of garlic saute? in olive oil and red pepper flakes. |
| Tortellini Di Ricotta |
$9.99 |
cheese tortellini served in our house made pomodoro, white cream or pesto cream sauce. |
| Lasagna |
$9.99 |
our house made lasagna with our bolognese sauce & lots of mozzarella cheese. |
| Fettuccine Alla Panna |
$9.99 |
fettuccine in our house made white cream sauce. |
| Gluten Free Pasta |
$8.99 |
please ask your server for today's selection. |
| Eggplant Parmigiana |
$11.99 |
layers of oven grilled eggplant with mozzarella in our house made pomodoro sauce. served with pasta. |
| Chicken Parmigiana |
$11.99 |
breaded chicken breast topped with mozzarella & our house made pomodoro sauce. served with pasta. |
| Capellini Ai Pomodori Freschi |
$8.99 |
angel hair pasta with fresh tomatoes, olive oil, garlic & basil. |
| Mamma's Bell Peppers |
$13.99 |
two of mamma's succulent fresh bell peppers filled with rice, potatoes, chicken, italian sausage, garlic and parmigiano cheese. baked and topped with our house made pomodoro sauce and served with pas |
| Pappardelle Ai Gamberi |
$14.99 |
saute' shrimp in our house made pesto cream sauce served over wide egg noodles |
| Lasagna Bianca |
$13.99 |
this came to sonia in a dream... our house made lasagna with spicy sausage & turnip greens in our cream sauce. decadent. |
| Ravioli Rose' |
$9.99 |
beef ravioli in our house made creamy tomato sauce. |
| Meatballs |
$2.95 |
two of our incredibly delicious meatballs. |
| Italian Sausage |
$3.23 |
sausage link. |
| Tossed Green Salad |
$3.25 |
with your choice of house made balsamic vinaigrette or ranch dressing. |
| Gluten Free Options |
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pizza, pasta, tiramisu. please ask your server for details. |
| Corkage Fee |
$10.00 |
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| Cake Fee |
$10.00 |
mamma's cakes are amazing. if you prefer to bring your own cake to the restaurant for your celebration, we have a small service charge. |
| Tomato Basil |
$3.95 - $4.95 |
our famous tomato basil soup or soup of the day. |
| Meatballs |
$2.95 |
two of our incredibly delicious meatballs. |
| Italian Sausage |
$3.23 |
sausage link. |
| Tossed Green Salad |
$3.25 |
with your choice of house made balsamic vinaigrette or ranch dressing. |
| Gluten Free Options |
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pizza, pasta, tiramisu. please ask your server for details. |
| Corkage Fee |
$10.00 |
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| Cake Fee |
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mamma's cakes are amazing. if you prefer to bring your own cake to the restaurant for your celebration, we have a small service charge. |
| Cheese |
$6.99 - $13.99 |
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| Joe's Special (our Most Popular) |
$17.99 - $19.99 |
onion, olive, mushroom, pepperoni, salami, ham & sausage. |
| House Special |
$10.99 - $18.99 |
olive, onion, mushroom & pepperoni. |
| Quattro Stagioni (four Seasons) |
$13.99 - $20.99 |
mushroom, ham, olive & artichoke. |
| Capricciosa |
$13.99 - $20.99 |
onion, olive, mushroom, pepperoni, artichoke, roasted garlic, fresh tomato & basil. |
| Pesto Pizza |
$11.99 - $19.99 |
pesto, roasted garlic, red onion & sun-dried tomato. |
| Chicken Alfredo Pizza |
$14.99 - $22.99 |
cream sauce, roasted garlic, red onion, chicken, fresh tomato & basil. |
| Gourmet Vegetarian |
$13.99 - $20.99 |
roasted eggplant, artichoke heart, mushroom, roasted garlic, black olive, onion, bell pepper, topped with fresh tomato & basil. |
| Hawaiiana Caliente |
$10.99 - $18.99 |
ham, pepperoni, jalapeño & pineapple. |
| Meat Lovers |
$12.99 - $19.99 |
ham, sausage, pepperoni & salami. |
| Mozzarella & Pomodori |
$6.99 |
fresh sliced mozzarella and tomatoes with fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette on ciabatta |
| Italian Seasoned Roast Beef & Gorgonzola |
$7.99 |
roast beef & gorgonzola with red onions, sun dried tomatoes & balsamic vinaigrette on ciabatta. |
| Herbed Chicken & Arugula |
$7.99 |
on ciabatta with red onions, asiago & drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette. |
| Meatball Sub |
$6.99 |
our incredibly delicious meatballs and meat sauce with fresh mozzarella cheese on an italian roll. |
| Italian Sausage Sub |
$7.99 |
italian sausage saute' with bellpeppers & onions on an italian roll. |
| Eggplant Parmigiana Sub |
$7.99 |
fresh eggplant with mozzarella cheese and our house made pomodoro sauce on an italian roll. |
| Chicken Parmigiana Sub |
$7.99 |
breaded chicken breast & mozzarella cheese and our house made pomodoro sauce on an italian roll. |
| Mozzarella & Pomodori |
$6.99 |
fresh sliced mozzarella and tomatoes with fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette on ciabatta |
| Italian Seasoned Roast Beef & Gorgonzola |
$7.99 |
roast beef & gorgonzola with red onions, sun dried tomatoes & balsamic vinaigrette on ciabatta. |
| Herbed Chicken & Arugula |
$7.99 |
on ciabatta with red onions, asiago & drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette. |
| Meatball Sub |
$6.99 |
our incredibly delicious meatballs and meat sauce with fresh mozzarella cheese on an italian roll. |
| Italian Sausage Sub |
$7.99 |
italian sausage saute' with bellpeppers & onions on an italian roll. |
| Eggplant Parmigiana Sub |
$7.99 |
fresh eggplant with mozzarella cheese and our house made pomodoro sauce on an italian roll. |
| Chicken Parmigiana Sub |
$7.99 |
breaded chicken breast & mozzarella cheese and our house made pomodoro sauce on an italian roll. |
| Tiramusu |
$25.99 |
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| Cannoli |
$25.99 |
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| Oreo |
$25.99 |
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| Zebra |
$25.99 |
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| Italian Cream |
$25.99 |
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| Italian Rum |
$25.99 |
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| Coconut |
$25.99 |
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| Red Velvet |
$25.99 |
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| Peach |
$25.99 |
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| Strawberry |
$25.99 |
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| Chocolate |
$25.99 |
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| Lemon and carrot. Half cakes |
$25.99 |
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| Joe's Italian Strawberry Cake |
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| Joe's Italian Cannoli |
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| Wedding Cakes |
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| Joe's Italian Coconut Cake |
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| Joe's Italian Tiramisu |
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| Joe's Tiramisu |
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| Joe's Italian Deserts |
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| Joe's Italian Biscotti |
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| Mamma and her famous Peach Cake |
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| Joe's Italian Peach Cake |
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| Joe's Italian Cookies N Cream Cake |
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| Joe's Italian Carrot Cake |
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| Joe's Italian |
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| Mamma's cake ready for delivery |
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| Joe's Italian Pumpkin Bread |
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| It all began in 1967. Joe Bertolone had been living in England, where he spent much of the mid-sixties learning the art of cooking at an Italian restaurant in London’s famous Piccadilly Circus. |
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Early that year, a young and lively Joe returned to Italy for a visit with his family. During his visit home to Liguria, Joe went into the café where the young and beautiful Elvira, who was employed |
| The rest is history. |
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For six months, the young amorous couple maintained a long-distance relationship, until Joe could move back home to Italy for good. Less than a year from the day they met, he and Elvira were married |
| Pictured are Joe and Mamma working in a pizzeria in 1977 shortly after moving to Gilroy from Italy. |
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Joe and Mamma emigrated from Italy in 1977 with their small children Michael and Sonia. Joe and Mamma emigrated from Italy in 1977 with their small children Michael and Sonia. |
| The first Joe's Italian Restaurant was established in June of 1981 in Gilroy, California by Giuseppe and Elvira Bertolone. |
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Joe's quickly became a beloved local icon and Gilroy landmark and has been featured in the Library of Congress and on the Food Network.?? |
| After dedicating 27 years of their lives to their successful family restaurant business, Joe and Mamma decided to retire |
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subsequently selling their beloved restaurant in early 2007, and relocating to Alabama to be closer to their daughters Mary and Sonia. |
| Soon after, their son Michael, decided to join the rest of the family in Alabama and the new adventure begins to unfold. |
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| Collectively, we share with you their love and passion for Italian culture and cuisine. |
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We believe in fresh food, prepared with ingredients of the up most quality. We believe in excellent customer service. It is our goal to provide a clean and friendly family atmosphere and to be your l |
| Sadly, in early 2012, we lost our locing father, Papa Joe. |
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His cision and legacy will forever continue to live in our hearts and in everything that we do. |
