Sidelines Italian Grille Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Sidelines Italian Grille, nestled in Lambertville, MI. This delightful Italian eatery focuses on serving hearty, homemade dishes that transport your taste buds to Italy. Their menu highlights a variety of delectable pastas, such as the rich Lobster Mac N' Cheese and the classic Boot—a sampling of lasagna, spaghetti, and chicken della casa. Each dish is thoughtfully paired with either a refreshing salad or the velvety chicken gnocchi soup.
Don’t forget to save room for dessert! Indulge in the authentic Tira Mi Su or their remarkable cheesecake, both crafted to perfection. With options for building your own pasta, including gluten-free penne, you’ll find something delightful for everyone.
Exceptional service enhances your dining experience, with a commitment to hospitality that shines through every interaction. Sidelines Italian Grille truly makes every meal memorable!
Appetizers
Calamari
tender calamari dusted in a seasoned flour, flash fried and served with sun-dried tomato pesto sauce
Arancini
hand formed balls of parmesan risotto rolled in panko bread crumbs, fried crispy golden brown and served with our house pomodoro sauce, shaved parmesan and fresh herbs
Meatballs
two large homemade meatballs topped with our pomodoro sauce, parmesan and basil
Chicken Flatbread
marinated grilled chicken, sun-dried tomato pesto, panchetta and our four cheese blend, baked fresh and finished with a parmesan peppercorn sauce
Brussels Fritta
crunchy fried brussel sprouts combined with panchetta and crispy pasta strips, tossed in balsamic vinaigrette
Seafood Dip
lobster stock, shrimp, and cream cheese baked fresh with flatbread for dipping
Chicken Gnocchi
tender gnocchi and fresh rosemary in a slow simmered creamy chicken and vegetable stock
Lobster Bisque
rich, creamy lobster stock combined with tomato puree and a touch of sherry
Pasta Fagioli
hearty beef and tomato broth, tender pipette pasta, cannellini and kidney beans
Chopped
fresh greens, roma tomato, shallots, bell pepper, kalamata olives, four cheese blend, house-made croutons, tossed in our italian vinaigrette
Caprese
fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes and shallots with basil and a balsamic reduction
Insalata Misto
fresh chopped greens, crispy panchetta, shallots, diced tomato and croutons tossed in a creamy parmesan dressing
Caesar
fresh chopped romaine, shaved parmesan and house-made croutons tossed in a creamy caesar dressing
Tuscan Chicken
An entree portion of fresh romaine and spinach topped with our four cheese blend, roma tomato, bell pepper, shallots, kalamata olives, house-made croutons and a spice rubbed grilled chicken breast. We suggest our Italian vinaigrette
Soups and Salads
Pizza
Four Cheese
fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, smoked provolone, white cheddar, asiago
Pepperoni
a generous amount of spicy pepperoni on our four cheese pizza
Margherita
House-made tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, roma tomato and basil. Finished with cracked black pepper
Rustico
fresh tomato sauce, four cheese blend, Italian sausage, bell peppers and meatball
Spaghetti & Meatballs
tender pasta tossed with our house-made pomodoro sauce, topped with two large homemade meatballs, fresh shaved parmesan cheese
Fettuccine Bolognese
tender pasta tossed with our slow simmered, house-made meaty bolognese sauce
Shrimp al Forno
shrimp, tomato, and mushroom in a tomato cream sauce tossed in pipette pasta, topped with a blend of cheeses, and baked in our oven
Parmigiana
choice of chicken or eggplant served crispy, topped with pomodoro sauce and four cheese blend over herb linguine
Sacchettini Alfredo
little pasta "pouches" filled with a blend of mozzarella, ricotta, romano and monterey jack cheeses, tossed with mushroom, spinach and a creamy alfredo sauce
Pasta Rustico
rigatoni, meatball, italian sausage and bell pepper, in a roasted red pepper cream sauce
Allison's Lasagna
family recipe with ground italian sausage, ricotta, a blend of four cheeses, and our house-made pomodoro sauce
Pasta di Mare
sauteed scallop, shrimp and lobster in a lemon wine butter sauce with herb linguine
Manicotti
tender cannelloni shells stuffed with a blend of ricotta, romano and mozzarella cheeses topped with our pomodoro sauce, four cheese blend and baked fresh to order
Lobster Mac N' Cheese
tender pasta in a lobster cream sauce with four cheese gratin
The Boot
a sampling of our house-made lasagna, spaghetti and meatball, and chicken della casa served with your choice of salad or chicken gnocchi soup
Chicken Carbonara
spaghetti tossed with panchetta and grilled chicken, in a garlic cream sauce with a hint of lemon
Rigatoni Pesto Chicken
tender pasta with fresh grilled chicken tossed in a creamy basil pesto pan sauce
Pastas
Build Your Own
Spaghetti
Linguine
Fettuccine
Rigatoni
Gluten Free Penne
Gluten free pasta is prepared separately, however, because we prepare items in our kitchen that contain gluten, we cannot guarantee that it is 100% gluten free
Steak Marsala
tender beef filet tips sauteed in a savory mushroom wine sauce
Pork Tenderloin
spice rubbed, grilled and finished with a bacon maple glaze
Grilled Scallop
lemon garlic pan sauce, sweet bell pepper and panko bread crumb garnish
Lemon Basil Shrimp
tender marinated shrimp, grilled and served on charred lemon with fresh basil
Grouper
pan seared and served blackened or with a lemon butter pan sauce
Chicken della Casa
marinated grilled chicken breast, lemon garlic sauce, charred tomato, capers, shaved parmesan
Caprese Chicken
grilled chicken breast topped with fresh mozzarella, shallots, roma tomato, basil, with a balsamic reduction
Prime Sirloin
10 ounce Angus Reserve prime cut, seasoned, charbroiled and finished with garlic herb butter
Grille
Desserts
House Made Zeppoli
warm italian doughnuts tossed in cinnamon sugar, served with vanilla icing
Cheesecake
marscapone, cream cheese, graham cracker crust, garnished with caramel and sea salt
Tira Mi Su
espresso soaked lady fingers layered with sweet mascarpone custard and cocoa