Pomodoro's Italian American Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Pomodoro's Italian American Cafe, a culinary gem nestled in Mooresville, NC. This inviting eatery beautifully marries the rich flavors of Italian and American cuisine. You’ll find an extensive menu that showcases mouthwatering dishes like Eggplant Rollatini Parmigiana, Bruschetta Pasta, and their stellar Pig and Fig Pizza—a true taste sensation!
Beyond entrees, don’t miss their delightful appetizers, including garlic knots that come served with robust garlic cloves. For those catering larger gatherings, the party trays, such as Meat Lasagna and Italian Braided Bread, offer excellent options. Pair your meal with a delicious selection from their curated wine list, featuring everything from crisp Dry Riesling to indulgent Cabernet.
The ambience here matches the food—warm, welcoming, and perfect for families or date nights. With rave reviews highlighting the outstanding service, especially from staff like Kaileigh, you can expect a memorable dining experience every time you visit.
Group Party Packages
Garlic Knot Basket
Endless plates of garlic knots with marinara
Tuscan Appetizers
Fried ravioli, breaded mushrooms & zucchini, bruschetta
Italian Traditions
Choose up to 5 entrees to offer your guests:
Italian Specialties
Choose up to 5 entrees to offer your guests:
Option 1
Option 2
Host Provided Wine
Petite Tiramisu
Specialty Layered Cakes
14 day notice required
Meat Lasagna
an Italian Classic made with 3 meats and our specially seasoned ricotta cheese
Vegetable Lasagna
a vegetarian delight with zucchini, sweet peppers & specially seasoned ricotta cheese
Tortellini In Pesto Cream
Cheese filled pastas with a creamy sauce flavored with parmesan & fresh basil
Eggplant Rollatini Parmigiana
breaded, fried thin slices of eggplant rolled and filled with seasoned ricotta; topped with marinara & mozzarella then baked, add a pasta or risotto side below
Chicken Cacciatore (72 Hour Notice)
boneless chicken slowly braised with wine, garlic, onions, celery & carrots, add a pasta or risotto side below
Marsala
chicken or veal cutlets sautéed with sweet marsala wine & butter, add a pasta or risotto side below
Picatta
lightly floured and sauteed golden; finished with a light, tart butter sauce of white wine, fresh lemon & piquant capers, add a pasta or risotto side below
Parmesan
breaded, topped with marinara & cheese then baked, add a pasta or risotto side below
Pasta Norcia
penne pasta, hot Italian sausage & walnuts simmered in marinara with a touch of romano & cream
Ravioli
Shrimp Scampi
sauteed with fresh garlic & extra virgin olive oil, add a pasta or risotto side below
Citrus Salmon
baked with citrus herb butter, add a pasta or risotto side below
Garden Salad
spring mix topped with carrot, mozzarella, cucumbers, pepperoncini, tomato
Caesar Salad
crisp romaine tossed with homemade caesar dressing, parmesan cheese & croutons
Antipasta Salad
spring mix topped with sopresatta, cappicola, salami, fresh mozzarella, kalamata olives, marinated artichoke hearts and hot Italian peppers with italian dressing
Greek Salad
spring mix topped with tomatoes, kalamata olives, sweet onions, feta cheese, pepperoncini with “greek”dressing
Pasta Salad
al dente pasta tossed with seasonal veggies, fresh basil, parmesan and herb vinaigrette
“House” Italian Bread 20”
baguette with butter
Italian Braided Bread
chewy italian bread, made & baked the day you get it, seeded or not
Olive & Fennel Focaccia
chewy bread baked with extra virgin olive oil, kalamata olives and fennel seeds
“Pizza” Bread
our olive oil Focaccia with a scattering of parmesan, oregano & coarse salt
Garlic Knots
chewy pizza dough knots tossed with olive oil, butter & fresh garlic
Pasta {As An} Entree
your choice: penne, spaghetti, angel hair, fettuccini, gluten-free rotelli {8-10 ptns}
Sauced Pasta
priced to accompany a hot entree {8-10 ptns}
Iced Tea
sweet or unsweet
Soda
Meatballs In Marinara
Sweet Or Hot Sausage Links
with or without marinara
Grilled Chicken Breast
with or without marinara
Garlic Sautéed Broccoli
fresh broccoli sautéed with extra virgin olive oil & garlic
Primavera Vegetables
an assortment of vegetables sauteed with fresh garlic & evoo
Fried Chicken Tenders
large chicken tenders, with a pint of ranch dip
Cheesecake
Coconut Cake
Tiramisu
Vanilla-Bean Raspberry Cake
Lemon Mascarpone Torte
Chocolate Layer Cake
Peanut Butter Pie
(gluten-free)
Cannoli
Brownies
24, 2”x2” cuts
Brownie & Cannoli Platter
12 small brownies, 10 small cannolis & 1 lb of assorted Italian Cookie
Assorted Italian Butter Cookies
Deli Platter
3 lbs. of assorted meats & cheeses with condiments & 20 dinner rolls for your guests to assemble
Party Sub
(72 hour notice) approx. 6’ long x 6” high x 5” wide, a giant sub with assorted meats, cheeses, garnishes & sauces
Crudite Platter
an assortment of fresh veggies and ranch dip
Fruit & Chocolate
fresh pineapple, strawberries & grapes with our dark chocolate ganache for dipping
Buffalo Wings
crisply fried chicken wings tossed in authentic buffalo sauce, served with celery, bleu cheese & ranch
Mussels Marinara
mussels simmered in wine, marinara & garlic
Pizza Pinwheels
mozzarella cheese and pepperoni rolled into our fresh pizza dough, then sliced into pinwheels and baked, served with marinara. Choice of: • Pepperoni • Spinach • Half & Half
Meat Lasagna For 10
Chicken Marsala And/Or Picatta For 12
with penne pasta & marsala or piccata sauce
Chicken Parmesan For 12
with penne pasta & marinara
Tortellini With Chicken In Pesto Cream For 10
Marinara Sauce
Pomodoro’s signature recipe
Alfredo Or Vodka Sauce
creamy & loaded with parmesan
Basil Cream Sauce
fresh basil & parmesan cream sauce
Meat Sauce
traditionally made with ground veal, pork & beef
Gorgonzola Cream
Salad Dressings
ranch, italian, balsamic, 1000 island, honey dijon
Premium Dressings
raspberry vinaigrette, caesar, hot bacon
Utensils
Reusable Plastic Chafing Pan
no-flame 1 hour heat source
Metal Chafing Pan {Rental}
with metal food pans, with 6 hour flame heat source
Thermal Insulated Hot Box {Rental}
holds up to 5 full size food pans
Party Trays
Wine To Go
BEX Riesling, Mosel, Germany
Crisp and refreshing with juicy stone fruit and citrus flavors, light spiciness and attractive mineral highlights.
Pacific Rim Dry Riesling, Columbia Valley, Washington
The wine is crisp, dry and lush with flavors of citrus, jasmine and minerals.
Avia Riesling, Slovenia
Bright aromas of melon, apple and citrus, the light body and clean break taste with a hint of sweetness
Choose Any 4 Wines By The Glass
Lohr “Falcon’s Perch” Pinot Noir, Monterey, California
Aromas of wild strawberry, cherry, rose petal and dried herbs with flavors of sage and cola nut with a deep, earthy character.
Harlow Ridge Pinot Noir, California
Plum, black cherry, cedar, and a hint of cinnamon charm the palate. The finish is soft and protracted with silky tannins and spicy flavors.
Montpellier Pinot Noir, California
Medium bodied with flavors of fresh berries and plum. The palate is delicate with vanilla and a hint of spice.
Zaccagnini Pinot Grigio, Abruzzo, Northern Italy
Buttery lemon curd followed by granny smith apple with a medium body and fresh citrus.
Hogue Pinot Grigio, Washington State
Aromas of pear and white peach, with hints of almonds and vanilla. Nice, crisp finish.
Albertoni Pinot Grigio, Californi
Juicy flavors of pear, tangerine, honey-suckle and light apple invite you into a flavorful balance of fruit.
Avia Pinot Grigio, Slovenia
Fresh white peach & river stone notes; On the palate, green apple flavors with fresh crisp acids.
Villa Sandi Pinot Grigio, Venezie, Italy
Light stone fruit with a mildly mineral nose and some floral and lemon drop notes; dry with a crisp finish.
Nicolas Sauvignon Blanc, France
Bright and clean with a mineral and lemon zest lingering hint of apple and grapefruit.
Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc, California
Fresh and light with crisp acidity, lemongrass, and citrus tones. The palate is racy with plenty of green and tropical fruit.
Avia Sauvignon Blanc, Slovenia
Nose of grapefruit, lemon grass, sweet peas and herbaceous undertones. Medium bodied with elegant mineral notes.
Forestville Merlot, California
Rich fruit flavors of ripe plum, cherry, and currents. Well balanced with a long finish.
Barone Fini Merlot, Trentino, Italy DOC
Ripe cherries & plums enriched by a smooth, well-structured background. A beautifully balanced wine with a lingering velvety finish.
Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California
Revealing layers of red cherries and blackberries, backed by vanilla and toasted oak.
Oberon Cabernet, Napa Valley, California
This cab includes a kiss of Petite Verdot and a dash of Zinfandel creating supple silky tannins a vibrant cherry finish.
Toasted Head Cabernet Sauvignon, Dunnigan Hills, California
Elegant and aromatic with raspberry and cherry notes, ripe tannins, and a hint of vanilla, mocha and toasty notes.
Montpellier Cabernet, California
Black cherries & plum, rich chocolate and raspberry flavors with a hint of vanilla & spice. Soft lingering finish.
Polvaro Cabernet, Veneto Italy DOC
Heavier bodied with flavors of black and blue fruit with hints of black pepper and finishes with a hint of tobacco leaves.
Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California
Blackberry and currant aromas with a touch of hazelnut and cocoa powder from French oak barrel. Bright, brambly acidity on the mid-palate with intense and vibrant red fruit on the finish.
Oyster Bay Chardonnay, New Zealand
Fragrant white peach, vibrant citrus with lingering lime zest and a full texture.
Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay, Russian River Ranches, Sonoma, California
Flavors and aromas of golden delicious apple, peach and nectarine with hints of crème brulee, butterscotch & caramel.
Albertoni Chardonnay, California
Rich full body along with a creamy smooth mid pallet. Slightly floral with a touch of pear.
Clos Du Bois Chardonnay, California
Aromas of apple blossom, ripe pear, and sweet lemon drop with toasty oak, spice, and cream. Bright, juicy flavors of ripe apple and pear.
Placido Chianti, Tuscany, Italy DOCG
Aromatic, dry, lightly tannic, with a hint of violets in the nose and a dry, harmonious taste.
Tiziano Chianti, Tuscany, Italy DOCG
Elegant, fruit and spice driven wine with great complexity and depth of dark cherries, spices, dark chocolate, licorice and traces of tobacco.
Cecchi, Storia Di Famiglia Chianti DOCG
Flavors of raspberry, spice and a strawberry infused aroma with a medium body, silky tannins, and a bright finish.
Cecchi Riserva Di Famiglia Chianti, Tuscany, Italy DOCG
Beautifully structured, with supple tannins and good acidity, plenty of length, with black fruit and tobacco notes on the finish.
Luccio Moscato D’Asti, Italy DOCG
Fresh, fragrant, and frizzante with bright, floral aromas that give way to flavors of ripe stone fruit, tangerines, and honey.
Maschio Extra Dry Prosecco, Italy DOC (187ml)
Aromas of white peach and orange blossoms with soft flavors of peach and almond.
Biltmore White Zinfandel, North Carolina
Pleasant sweetness with aromas of cherry, lemon and raspberry.
Fonterutoli, Badiola, Tuscany, Italy
65% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, soft and plush black cherry and current, jammy.
Cline Cashmere, California
Blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mouvedre with cherry, raspberry, and chocolate notes.
Frescobaldi Tenuta Di Castiglioni Red Blend, Tuscany, Italy
Generous red fruits, full-bodied and modernly styled 50% Cabernet, 50% Merlot, 19% Cab Franc, 10% Sangiovese.
Cooper And Thief Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Blend, California
Dark and jammy red blend loaded with bourbon-inspired flavors and aromas. Aging for three months in ex-bourbon barrels.
Bertani Valpolicella, Valpolicella, Italy DOC
Offers a light bouquet reminiscent of fresh, spicy cherry and violets. The taste is soft and medium-bodied with a lingering, fruity finish.
12e Mezzo Primitivo, Puglia, Italy
Fresh red fruit with flavors of nutmeg and vanilla finishing with a hint of coconut known in America as Red Zinfandel
Tritana Montepulciano, Abruzzo, Italy DOC
Intense notes of plum and violets with notes of walnut and spice on the finish.
Villa Pozzi Nero D’Avola, Sicily, Italy DOC
Intense inky red wine that seductively reveals a gorgeous perfume of blackberry liqueur, white flowers, vanilla and a hint of figs.
Cornale Lambrusco, Italy
A light-hearted semi-sweet red wine, naturally fermented, naturally carbonated and made of 100% pure Lambrusco grapes.
Bertani Amarone, Veneto, Italy DOCG
An intense red color, with garnet nuances. Firstly, there are the typical notes of plum, cherry and morello cherry on the nose, followed by a great variety of tones: nuts, tea leaves, licorice and spices. On the palate, there are hints of red berry fruits, softened by plush vanilla notes, in perfect harmony with the acidity and tannins.
Accordini Ripasso Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy DOC
Intense with almond and fresh walnut aromas. Full-bodied with a good structure. This is an excellent red wine with a supple body. The techniques used to produce this wine is typical from the area - aged in stainless steel tanks and then two more months in the bottle.
Montpellier, Syrah, California
Rich, velvety texture, subtle spice notes and elegant fresh fruit flavors. Smoky flavors unfold into a smooth finish.
Donna Paula Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
Dark black fruit with a slight smoky mid pallet structured with graphite notes on the finish.