Taverna On Division Menu
52 items in 6 sections · Italian Restaurant in Melrose Park, IL
Taverna On Division’s menu lists 52 dishes and drinks, grouped into PLATES TO SHARE, SIDE DISHES, PASTA & RISOTTO, ENTRÉES, SIGNATURE DISHES, and SOUP & SALAD. Popular choices include CALAMARI FRITTI, VESUVIO POTATOES, ZUPPA Di PESCE, BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST, and CHICKEN CALABRESE.
PLATES TO SHARE 12
- CALAMARI FRITTI
fried calamari
- CALAMARI PICCANTI
flash fried calamari tossed in white wine, lemon, garlic, e.v.o.o and crushed red pepper
- GRILLED CALAMARI
served on bed of spinach with roasted red peppers and house balsamic glaze
- MUSSELS
steamed in red or white sauce
- CLAMS BY THE DOZEN
raw l steamed l baked
- FRESH EAST COAST OYSTERS
- FILET SLIDERS
- STUFFED MUSHROOMS
- WINGS OREGANATO
garlic, lemon, oregano, e.v.o.o
- FRIED MOZZARELLA
served with garlic crostini
- INVOLTINI Di MELENZANA
ROLLED EGGPLANT 3 pieces cheese topped with marinara and mozzarella filled with a blend of romano and ricotta
- PIZZETTE
SIDE DISHES 12
- VESUVIO POTATOES
- ROASTED POTATOES
- SAUTÉED BROCCOLI
- GRILLED ASPARAGUS
- SAUTÉED SPINACH
- MUSHROOM RISOTTO
- ASPARAGUS RISOTTO
- 2 MEATBALLS
- GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
- HAND CUT FRENCH FRIES
- 2 ITALIAN SAUSAGE
- HOUSE SALAD
PASTA & RISOTTO 6
- ZUPPA Di PESCE
mussels, clams, calamari and shrimp in a light tomato sauce over linguine simmered
- ARTICHOKE And SPINACH RAVIOLI
in a light cream sauce
- RISOTTO Del MARE
Imported Italian Arborio rice shrimp, mussels, clams, and calamari in a light tomato sauce
- MUSHROOM TRUFFLE RAVIOLI
roasted portobello mushrooms, black truffles and ricotta filled ravioli in a brandy mushroom sauce
- RISOTTO Con FUNGHI
imported Italian Arborio rice with fresh mushrooms
- RISOTTO Con ASPARAGI
imported Italian Arborio rice with fresh asparagus
ENTRÉES 10
- BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST
MARSALA | PARMESEAN | FRANCESE | LIMONE | VESUVIO
- BONE-IN HALF CHICKEN
VESUVIO|OREGANATO |CACCIATORE | VELASCO spicy l allow 35 minutes l
- THINLY SLICED VEAL
MARSALA | PARMESEAN | FRANCESE | LIMONE | VESUVIO | CALABRESE spicy
- VEAL TAVERNA
- PEPPER STEAK
filet mignon medallions sautéed with tri -color peppers, mushrooms, and onions served with rice pilaf
- TWO 8 OUNCE PORK CHOPS
VINEGAR PEPPERS | CACCIATORE | VESUVIO | VELASCO spicy
- STUFFED PORK CHOPS
- FILET MIGNON
8 ounce prime filet mignon charbroiled to your liking served with roasted potatoes and sautéed broccoli
- PORK LOIN LIMONE
14 ounce thinly sliced pork loin sautéed, in a white wine lemon butter sauce topped with a three cheese blend
- LAMB CHOPS OREGANATO
hints of garlic, lemon, oregano, and parsley sautéed in e.v.o.o, served with roasted potato wedges
SIGNATURE DISHES 4
- CHICKEN CALABRESE
chicken breast lightly breaded and sautéed with calabrese peppers in a white wine sauce served with a risotto cake l spicy
- SHRIMP FRANCESE
colossal shrimp lightly dipped in egg and sautéed with lemon butter and white wine sauce served with spinach and cappellini
- EGGPLANT PARMESAN
layers of thinly sliced breaded eggplant, marinara and mozzarella and oven baked served with penne pasta
- BARBEQUE RIBS
one and a half pound slab served with garlic mashed or hand cut fries
SOUP & SALAD 8
- EGGPLANT SALAD
lightly breaded eggplant layered with tomato, fresh mozzarella, arugula and balsamic glaze
- HOUSE SALAD
mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, smoked provolone, and pepperoncini tossed with house vinaigrette
- CAESAR SALAD
romaine, croutons, and shaved Parmesan tossed with Caesar dressing
- MEATBALL SALAD
two of our housemade meatballs, mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots and cucumbers tossed with house vinaigrette
- WEDGE SALAD
iceberg lettuce, diced tomato, applewood bacon and crumbled blue cheese topped with blue cheese dressing
- CHOPPED SALAD
mixed greens, tomato, blue cheese, onion, applewood bacon and ditalini pasta tossed with house vinaigrette
- CAPRESE SALAD
seasonal tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and e.v.o.o
- ZUPPA DEL GIORNO$4.00
How these prices compare
Based on 50 menus with 3,058 priced items from Italian restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $16.68, and half of all items are priced between $10.95 and $24.00.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Tiramisu | 48% | $10.50 |
| Caesar Salad | 34% | $12.00 |
| Cannoli | 24% | $6.50 |
| Lasagna | 20% | $20.24 |
| Spaghetti | 20% | $14.47 |
| Margherita | 18% | $19.50 |
Typical prices are calculated from 50 menus in our guide.
Menu items and prices are provided for information and may have changed (last updated August 2026). Allergen information is not included – please ask the restaurant.