Venetian Moon Menu – Reading, MA

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : Reading, MA

Contemporary restaurant & lounge offering seafood & steaks plus a massive cocktail menu. Based on 415 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Venetian Moon 01867

Address:
680 Main St, Reading, MA 01867

Phone: (781) 944-3633

Website:

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Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
Closed

Holiday hours
Tuesday 4:30–9 PM
Wednesday 4:30–10 PM
Thursday 4:30–10 PM
Friday 4:30 PM–10:30 AM
Saturday 4:30–10:30 PM
Sunday Closed

Menu

Dinner Menu
Stuffed Mushrooms
Large mushroom caps filled with a homemade Ritz cracker & mushroom filling
$10.00
Eggplant Rollatini
Sliced eggplant stuffed with a fresh ricotta mix before rolled & baked with mozzarella cheese & marinara sauce
$12.00
Venetian Chicken Wings
Six chicken wingettes & drumlettes tossed in a homemade spicy garlic sauce
$10.00
Baked Meatball Parmigiana
Extra large homemade meatball baked parmgiana style
$10.00
Arancin
Two golden, crispy fried, homemade risotto balls rolled with filling that changes daily
$10.00
Bruschetta
Fresh diced roma tomatoes mixed with basil pesto & grated Parmesan cheese served on a toasted onion focaccia with melted mozzarella
$10.00
Chicken Carmine
Baked 6oz chicken breast stuffed with fig & feta & wrapped in prosciutto. Served in a cream sauce drizzled with balsamic
$12.00
Caprese Salad
Sliced roma tomatoes layered with fresh mozzarella & served over basil pesto, drizzled with EVOO & balsamic reduction
$12.00
Antipasto For Two
Parma prosciutto, soppressata, provolone cheese, fresh mozzarella, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, vinegar peppers, & green olives
$16.00
Sautéed Artichoke Hearts
Artichoke hearts sautéed in a lemon, garlic, white wine sauce, & baked with mozzarella cheese. Served over baby greens
$12.00
Marsala
Fresh mushrooms & prosciutto sauteed in marsala wine sauce
Limone
Artichokes & capers sauteed in a white wine lemon sauce
Parmigiana
Plum tomato sauce, mozzarella baked & topped with shaved parmesan cheese
Eccitable
Baby spinach, mushrooms, & hot cherry peppers sauteed in white wine lemon sauce
Saltimbocca
Fresh sage & mushrooms sauteed in a marsala wine sauce topped with prosciutto & fresh mozzarella
Broccoli & Pasta
Broccoli florets sautéed in your choice of a garlic white wine or Alfredo sauce
Cacciatore
Fresh green peppers, onions, & mushrooms, sauteed in a plum tomato sauce
Piccata
Fresh mushrooms and capers in a lemon white wine sauce
Romano
Fire roasted peppers, red onions, & green bell peppers sauteed in marsala wine sauce. Finishedwith grated Romano & shaved parmesan cheese
Two 8 Oz Pork Chops
Two, center-cut Two Kurobuta center-cut pork chops served over vinegar peppers, potatoes, & onions in a garlic white wine sauce
$32.00
10 Oz Boneless Filet Mignon
Prime cut filet served with our signature balsamic vanilla bean port wine reduction sauce. Served with choice of pasta, sauteed broccoli, asparagus, parmesan risotto, or roasted potatoes
$46.00
22 Oz Frenched Bone-In Ribeye
Prime Ribeye served with sauteed onions and a choice of pasta, sauteed broccoli, asparagus, or roasted potatoes
$43.00
14 Oz Stuffed Veal Chop
Center cut veal chop stuffed with prosciutto, fire roasted peppers, baby spinach, & mozzarella cheese served with side or pasta, sauteed broccoli, asparagus, or roasted potatoes
$46.00
16 Oz New York Strip
Grilled Prime NY strip steak served with our signature balsamic vanilla bean port wine reduction sauce. Served with choice of pasta, sauteed broccoli, asparagus, parmesan risotto, or roasted potatoes
$38.00
Pescatore Fra Diavolo
Scallops & shrimp sauteed in spicy white zinfandel lemon sauce with fire roasted peppers, sliced cherry peppers, & baby spinach. Served over choice of pasta
$32.00
Shrimp Scampi
Fresh gulf shrimp sauteed in a lemon, garlic, white wine sauce & fresh plum tomatoes served over your choice of pasta
$27.00
Baked Haddock
Fresh Atlantic haddock topped with gulf shrimp, scallops or both & baked until golden brown with our Ritz cracker homemade topping. Served with choice of pasta, broccoli, asparagus or spinach risotto
$34.00
Haddock Puttanesca
Fresh Atlantic haddock served with artichoke hearts, capers, flaked red pepper, black olives, simmered in a plum tomato sauce over choice of pasta
$31.00
Frutti Di Mare
Haddock, grilled swordfish, sea bass, scallops, shrimp, littlenecks, &mussels in your choice of wine lemon or red fra diavolo sauce & served over pasta
$38.00
Chilean Sea Bass
Baked Chilean Sea Bass served over sautéed asparagus in a creamy brandy dijon sauce
$33.00
Lazy Man’s Lobster Pie
7oz of Maine lobster meat including tails, knuckles, & claws mixed with a buttery Ritz cracker stuffing & baked golden brown. Served with choice of pasta, broccoli, roasted potatoes, or asparagus
$38.00
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Gulf shrimp sautéed with sliced hot cherry peppers in a plum tomato sauce. Served over choice of pasta
$27.00
Littlenecks Over Linguini
Fresh littlenecks & minced clams sautéed in your choice of white wine or red sauce
$25.00
Pan Seared Scallops Or Salmon Risotto
Five extra-large pan seared sea scallops served over savory mushrooms, prosciutto, and parmesan risotto. Drizzled with a balsamic reduction
$32.00
Braised Pappardelle Ragu
Slow braised beef & pork in savory cabernet demi-glace. Tossed with fresh pappardelle pasta & a touch of plum tomato sauce
$25.00
Vodka Chicken
Pan seared chicken medallions served in pink vodka sauce & tossed with fresh pappardelle pasta
$26.00
Braised Short Ribs
Beef short ribs slow cooked in a cabernet demi-glaze served with parmesan & mushroom risotto
$29.00
Tortellini Al Forno
Fresh tri-colored tortellini tossed in a port wine, basil cream sauce baked with mozzarella cheese
$25.00
Grilled Chicken Risotto
Lightly seasoned grilled chicken, fresh mushrooms, & chopped asparagus folded into parmesan risotto
$22.00
Grilled Chicken With Creamy Pesto
Fresh fettuccine & grilled chicken tossed in a creamy pesto sauce of fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, & garlic
$25.00
Fusilli Ultimo
Chicken, veal, & shrimp sauteed in a white wine sauce with red roasted peppers, sliced cherry peppers, & rosemary. Served over fresh fusilli
$28.00
Chicken Braciolettine
Breaded, baked chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto, mozzarella, & a pesto of sun dried tomatoes, basil, & garlic. Served in a sauce of port wine cream & sliced mushrooms over pasta
$25.00
Mushroom Ravioli
Fresh striped wild mushroom ravioli served in a cream sauce with a touch of brandy & fresh sliced mushrooms
$25.00
Fresco Risotto
Sliced zucchini, broccoli, asparagus, baby spinach, mushrooms, repeppers, &shallots lightly sautéed & folder into parmesan risotto
$20.00
Gnocchi Al Forno
Fresh ricotta gnocchi tossed in a marinara sauce with ricotta cheese, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, & Romano cheese. Baked with fresh mozzarella
$24.00
Classic Fettuccine Alfredo
Fresh egg fettuccine tossed with our homemade alfredo sauce & parmesan cheese
$22.00
Six Cheese Ravioli
Fresh, jumbo raviolis stuffed with an assortment of imported cheeses. Tossed with a SanMarzano tomato sauce
$21.00
Eggplant Parmigiana
Skinless, battered eggplant baked with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, & parmesan cheese. Served with choice of pasta
$21.00
Lobster Ravioli
Large ravioli stuffed with 100% real lobster & served in a lobster & baby spinach cream sauce
$34.00
Grilled Chicken & Raspberry Salad
Two, 8oz marinated chicken breasts served on a bed of arugula tossed with crumbled feta cheese, fresh raspberries, candied walnuts, & homemade raspberry balsamic dressing
$23.00
Salted Caramel Crunch Cake
Light, but buttery, vanilla-flecked pudding cake holds waves of rich caramel cake, salted caramel crunch layer & creamy custard layer of caramel
$8.00
Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake
A silken smooth yet refreshingly light white chocolate cheese all a-swirl with vibrant red raspberry
$8.00
Hampton Cake
Dense chocolate fudge cake topped with dark bittersweet European chocolate & intense chocolate fudge
$8.00
Tiramisu
Lady fingers soaked with coffee liqueur & layered with fresh, sweet mascarpone cheese, sprayed with dark cocoa
$8.00
Lemon Mascarpone Layer Cake
Light vanilla cake soaked with lemon syrup in between layers of delicious lemon & mascarpone cream
$8.00
Cannoli Chips
Delicious, creamy ricotta & chocolate chip filling surrounded by triangular powdered sugared cannoli
$8.00
Coconut Lemon
Coconut Rum, Deep Eddy’s Lemon, dash of Pineapple and Coconut, Shredded Coconut Rim and Lemon wheel
Chili Mango
Alize Mango, Habanero Vodka, Ancho Reyes Chili Liqueur, Mango Puree, Chili Salt Rim
Watermelon Mint
Watermelon Vodka, Watermelon, Rum, Alize Triple Melon Liqueur, Watermelon Puree, Squeeze Lemon. Fresh Mint
Venetian Mai Tai
Zaya Gran Reserva Rum, Silver Rum, Dry Curacao, dash of Lime, Sour, Oj, Pineapple
Strawberry Fresca
Strawberry Rum, Silver Rum, Muddled Strawberries, Fresh Mint, & Lime, Dash of Lemon & Simple.
Spiced Berry
Silver Tequila, Raspberry Liqueur, Ancho Reyes, Berry Puree, House Habanero Lime Sour
Key Lime Pie
Lime Vodka, Whipped Vodka, Ke-Ke Key Lime Cream Liqueur, Graham Cracker Rim
Blackberry Gelato
Blueberry Vodka, Whipped Vodka, Black Raspberry Liqueur, Liquid Ice Cream, Graham Cracker Rim
Bananas Fosters
Caramel Vodka, Chocolate Vodka, Banana Cream Rum, Chocolate Drizzle, Graham Cracker Rim
Berry Cosmo
Blueberry Vodka, Raspberry Liqueur, Alize Red, Dash of Lime, Splash of Cran
Gin – Gin
Citadelle Jardin d’Ete Gin, Lemoncello, Domain de Canton Ginger, Lemon, Simple
Creamy Espresso
Dark Espresso
Pomegranate
Salted Caramel
Milk Chocolate
Bartlett Pear
Raspberry
Lemon
Lime
Orange
Apple
Caramel Apple
Cabernet Sauvignon, Two Vines (WA)
Aromas of strawberry, cherry & cola are accompanied by notes of luscious berry sweetness on the soft palate. moderate tannins & ends with a long silky finish
$10.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan (Alexander Valley)
Aromas of blackberry, blueberry & cassis with a suggestion of vanilla, coconut & cedar
$85.00
Barolo, Damilano “Lecinquevigne” (Piedmont)
100% Nebbiolo with a bouquet of tar & roses followed by intense aromas of vanilla & licorice
$80.00
Camigliano Brunello
Intense, fruit forward, spicy & floral with hints of red berry & spicy notes
$85.00
Pinot Grigio, Spasso (Veneto Region, Italy)
Light in body & color with crisp flavors, minerality, floral & citrus aromas
$10.00
Chardonnay, Two Vines (WA)
Fresh & vibrant with fruit-forward apple & pear aromas with hints of citrus & orchard blossoms
$10.00
Moscato Dolce, Mionetto (Treviso, Italy)
Aromas of the grapes are enhanced by a crisp acidity and light fizzy sweetness
$12.00
Prosecco, Bisol (Valdbbiadene, Italy)
Italian sparkling wine, dry & crisp with fresh fruit flavors. This wine is lively & pleasant
$12.00
Red Sangria
Pinot Noir, Raspberry & Pomegranate Vodkas, Pama Liqueur, Raspberry Liqueur, Pomegranate Juice
White Sangria
Sauvignon Blanc, Coconut Rum, Mango Liqueur, Pineapple Vodka, Coconut & Mango Purees, Pineapple Juice
Pink Sangria
Fruit Blush, Alize Triple Melon, Watermelon Vodka, Watermelon Rum, Strawberry Puree
Tropical Aperol Spritzer
Pineapple Vodka, Aperol, Alize Mango, Prosecco, Citrus Juices, Splash Soda, Fresh Fruit
High Noon Selters
Watermelon, Mango, Passionfruit
Sour Face – Mighty Squirrel (MA) 5.0% ABV
Sweet, tart weisse fermented with blackberries. Available in 16oz can
Glorious – Lord Hobo (MA) 6.5% ABV
American style IPA, Citrus notes & hoppy bitterness. Available in 16oz can
House Lager – Jacks Abby (MA) 5.2% ABV
German style lager. Sweet & golden with full malty body. Available in 16oz can
Fat Tire – New Belgium Brewing (CO) 5.2% ABV
Bright, well-rounded American-Belgian style ale. Available in 12oz
Boom Sauce – Lord Hobo (MA) 8.8% ABV
Available in 16oz
Budweiser
Bud Light
Michelob Ultra
Coors Light
Sam Adams
Sam Seasonal
Harpoon IPA
Heineken Stella Artois
Amstel Light
Blue Moon
Brooklyn Brown
Downeast Cider
Allagash White
Be Hoppy
Family Style Trays
Six Cheese Ravioli $42.00
Mushroom Ravioli In A Mushroom Cream Sauce $46.00
Chicken Marsala With Penne, Linguini, Or Fusilli $48.00
Baked Ziti $42.00
Chicken Piccata With Penne, Linguini, Or Fusilli $48.00
Chicken Parmigiana With Penne, Linguini Or Fusilli $42.00
Eggplant Parmigiana Penne, Linguini, Or Fusilli $42.00
Veal Parmigiana With Pasta $48.00
Shrimp Scampi With Penne, Linguini, Or Fusilli $48.00
Tortellini Al Forno $45.00
Chicken Ziti & Broccoli In White Wine Or Alfredo Sauce $47.00
Chicken Limone With Penne, Linguini, Or Fusilli $44.00
Grilled Chicken & Fettuccini With Creamy Pesto $49.00
Chicken Cacciatore Penne, Linguini, Or Fusilli $44.00
Fettuccini Alfredo $44.00
Fettuccini Alfredo With Chicken $49.00
Pasta With Marinara With Penne, Fusilli, Or Linguini $38.00
Pasta With Meatballs With Penne, Fusilli, Or Linguini $48.00
Braised Ragu With Penne, Fusilli, Or Linguini $48.00
Caesar Salad $28.00
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad $49.00
House Salad $30.00
Shrimp Fra Diavolo W/Pasta $46.00
Vodka Chicken With Penne, Fusilli, Or Linguini $49.00

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Reservations: opentable.com

Reviews

K T
Fun drinks, but they’re not very good. We have only been there twice and after tonight we won’t go back. The service can be slow because there were just 2 waitresses both times we were there. However, there were a lot of bus boys to help out. We were not in a rush so we didn’t mind. The food was either really really good or too salty depending on the dish. The desserts were good.

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Enakshi Chanda
Decent Italian place. It has 2 options for seating. Bar tops and restaurant. The service is awesome. Louis was an amazing host with lots of energy. It looked like it was quite popular with Martinis. Recommend the Arancini and Short Rib Risotto . The stuffed mushroom was too dry and they could’ve have served some sauce with it. It was full on a Saturday night and would recommend you to reserve a place before going. The food was quite average but the portions were good. The only reason for 3 rating was the price. I felt the main course was way too expensive and with that price they could work more on the food taste. Overall, a decent restaurant.

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Dee Mandolese
First time back in over ten years and shame on me. Service, food, and beverages are still quality top notch. If you’re lucky enough to get Jamie as your bartender then you’ve hit the jackpot. Jamie works his artistic magic and turns out the best martini to touch your lips in ages. He’s also extremely helpful when you ask for an honest recommendation. His service didn’t miss a beat. Water was kept full, inquiries made before your beverage was drained and constant follow up to ensure that everything is ok with your meal and anything else you could possibly need. Their sirloin steak hit on all marks and their Parm risotto insanely smooth and full of flavor. The steak was like butter and cooked to perfection. I can’t wait to return and I’ll definitely try to do so when Jamie’s working the bar.

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Lisa Leondires
This restaurant exceeded all my expectations. It was my daughter’s birthday (23). We had a party of 10. The staff made us all feel like royalty. The food was delicious. The twinkle lights were magical ✨ This is the perfect place to dine, relax, and celebrate. We would highly recommend

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Kristen Belair
My friend and I went for a fabulous dinner tonight. We sat upstairs in a booth and had the pleasure of having Ann Marie as our server. She was wonderful. She never rushed us (we hadn’t seen each other in a while and had a lot to catch up on.). Ann Marie recommended great cocktails and entrees which were delicious. Then she convinced us to get dessert – and she was spot on. We had a great night.

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Christine
We were celebrating a birthday – no acknowledgment of birthday after I informed restaurant when I made the reservation. Desserts with lit candles we’re going by us – but not stopping at our table!

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Lynne Woods
Last night, during the snowstorm, we decided to stop in for some food and drinks. We expected it to be empty because of the weather, and it was, but it filled up quickly. Jamie was the only one working the floor, and he absolutely nailed it. I have no idea how he did it all by himself, but he was fantastic at waiting tables, bussing, answering the phone, and making drinks for everyone. Everything went down without a hitch, and the beverages and food were excellent. Pay the dude more!

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Andrew Povinelli
I’ve been going to this place for 20 years. It is an outstanding Italian martini bar steakhouse. Yeah all three. Plus seafood.

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Jessica Shea
The food and martinis are amazing! I had the veal saltimbocca, and it was one of the best meals I’ve had out in recent memory. Finished off with the Chocolate raspberry truffle martini for dessert- delicious! The staff is also excellent and friendly. I look forward to coming back and trying more!

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Taylor Gonzales
Everything was so good! The lobster ravioli was probably one of the best things I’ve had. Was a great start to our trip.

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