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THE $25 AND UNDER LUNCH MENU

Starters

Truffled Mozzarella in Carrozza — $15

Italian mozzarella and imported ham, lightly battered and fried until golden. Served with a creamy tomato sauce.

Mozzarella & Prosciutto — $16

Fresh mozzarella, imported prosciutto di Parma, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and oregano.

Old School Meatballs

Chef Sicurelli's signature meatball blend with Pecorino Romano, provolone center, house marinara, whipped ricotta, and fresh basil.

Baked Clams Oreganata

Little neck clams topped with seasoned breadcrumbs, fresh herbs, garlic, oregano, white wine, and lemon.

Fried Calamari & Cherry Peppers — $19

Crispy fried calamari sautéed with sweet cherry peppers, garlic, and onions. Served with marinara sauce.

Insalata Mista — $12

Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions.

Caesar Salad — $14

Crisp romaine lettuce, traditional Caesar dressing, garlic croutons, and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano.

Don Tricolore Salad

Endive, radicchio, baby arugula, artichoke hearts, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, lemon, and extra virgin olive oil.

Add Shrimp (4) +$12 | Add Chicken +$10

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Flatbread Pizza

Margherita — $18

Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, and fresh basil.

Gluten-Free Margherita — $21

Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, and basil on a gluten-free crust.

Prosciutto Parmigiano Arugula — $28

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, baby arugula, imported prosciutto di Parma, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, and basil.

Sausage & Cherry Peppers - $21

Fresh mozzarella, crumbled Italian sausage, tomato sauce, and hot cherry peppers.

Spicy Sopressata & Hot Honey — $21

Fresh mozzarella, spicy sopressata, tomato sauce, basil, and a drizzle of hot honey.

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Old School Heroes & Burgers — $21

THE CLASSIC

Imported Italian prosciutto layered with fresh mozzarella, basil, and roasted peppers on artisan bread.

THE ITALIAN

A traditional Italian hero with prosciutto, hot capicola, sopressata, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, vinegar peppers, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.

CHICKEN BROCCOLI RABE HERO

Grilled herb-marinated chicken topped with garlic sautéed broccoli rabe and hot cherry peppers.

CHICKEN PARM

Crispy pan-fried chicken cutlet, house marinara sauce, grated Parmigiano, and fresh mozzarella.

EGGPLANT PARM

Layers of golden fried eggplant with marinara sauce, fresh basil, mozzarella, and Parmigiano cheese.

MEATBALL PARM

House-made meatballs blended with premium meats, Pecorino Romano, marinara sauce, ricotta, fresh basil, and mozzarella.

THE CHEECH BURGER

Two 5 oz American beef patties topped with special aioli, lettuce, and tomato on a toasted brioche bun.

Add cheese +$3

VEGAN VEGGIE BURGER

Plant-based patty served with fries and mixed greens.

Add vegan mozzarella +$4

Served with Mixed Green Salad. No substitutions.

PASTA

CHEECH'S SPAGHETTI AGLIO OLIO — $18

A classic Italian favorite made with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh hot red chili peppers, anchovy oil, fresh parsley, and toasted seasoned breadcrumbs.

PENNE ARRABBIATA — $18

Penne pasta tossed in Italian plum tomato sauce with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, hot red chili peppers, and fresh parsley.

RIGATONI BOLOGNESE — $20

Rigatoni served with a rich, slow-cooked meat sauce made from ground beef and pork, carrots, onions, celery, wine, and tomatoes.

SPICY RIGATONI VODKA — $19

Rigatoni tossed in a creamy vodka sauce with tomato, red chili pepper flakes, heavy cream, and grated Parmigiano.

PENNE SMOKY PUTTANESCA — $20

Penne pasta in a robust plum tomato sauce with anchovy oil, Castelvetrano green olives, Gaeta black olives, and capers.

LINGUINE BASIL PESTO ALLA GENOVESE — $21

Linguine tossed with fresh basil pesto, toasted almonds, string beans, cubed potatoes, Parmigiano, and Pecorino Romano.

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MAIN

PORK TENDERLOIN — $24

Pan-roasted pork tenderloin finished with white wine, fresh rosemary, garlic, and hot vinegar peppers.

SHOEMAKER'S CHICKEN & SAUSAGE — $25

Bone-in chicken and sweet Italian sausage simmered with wine, lemon sauce, garlic, rosemary, peperoncini, and sweet peppers.

CHICKEN PAILLARD — $24

Thinly pounded chicken breast seasoned with fresh herbs, pan-seared and topped with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onions, shaved Parmigiano, and lemon vinaigrette.

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA — $25

Breaded and pan-fried chicken breast topped with plum tomato sauce, Parmigiano, melted mozzarella, and served with penne vodka.

FILET SOLE MILANESE CAPRICCIOSA — $25

Breaded and pan-fried filet of sole served over baby arugula and mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, red onions, capers, and lemon-olive oil vinaigrette.

FILET SOLE FRANCESE — $25

Lightly floured filet of sole sautéed in a delicate white wine, lemon, and butter sauce, served with string beans and roasted potatoes.

EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA — $24

Layers of fried eggplant baked with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, Parmigiano, and fresh basil.

All prices reflect our cash discount. Credit and debit card transactions are subject to a 3.95% non-cash adjustment. Restrictions may apply for large groups.

DON CHEECH DINNER MENU

TO SHARE FOR THE TABLE

Vegan Italian Farmers Antipasto — $25

House-made vegetable antipasto featuring roasted peppers, baby artichokes, eggplant caponata, balsamic cipolline agrodolce, pickled spicy eggplant, slow-roasted tomatoes, and pickled mushrooms.

Add Burrata +$10

Italian Cured Meat Antipasto — $38

Prosciutto di Parma, Speck, Hot Sopressata, Capicollo, Mortadella, Provolone, Parmigiano, and mixed olives.

Hamon Iberico de Bellota (Pata Negra) — $42

Prosciutto from a special pure breed of free-range acorn-fed Iberico pigs from Spain, served with mixed olives.

Hunter's Wild Game Cured Meat Board — $48

Wild boar prosciutto, duck prosciutto, lamb prosciutto, wild boar salami, duck saucisson, country pâté of duck and pork, mixed olives, cornichons, and grainy mustard.

Cheese Monger Platter — $35

Chef's selection of five imported cheeses served with poached pears, fig jam, honey, and almonds.

Featuring:

Creamy Gorgonzola (Italy), Pecorino Tartufo (Italy), Triple Cream Délice de Bourgogne (France), 12-Month Manchego DOP (Spain), and Cave-Aged Cheddar (UK).

APPETIZERS

Stuffed Long Hots — $25

Hot green peppers stuffed with ground beef and sausage, provolone, grated Parmigiano, Pecorino Romano, breadcrumbs, and white wine lemon garlic sauce.

Baked Cauliflower Gratin — $21

Custardy cauliflower with fontina cheese baked in an individual baking dish, topped with Parmigiano and breadcrumbs.

Baked Littleneck Clams — $21

Ten baked littleneck clams with garlic, oregano, breadcrumbs, white wine, and lemon sauce.

Gluten-Free Available +$3

Calamari Inzimino — $22

Classic Tuscan-style calamari braised with spinach, leeks, and tomatoes, finished with garlic croutons.

Cheech's Tripe — $19

Tender tripe braised with tomatoes, celery, carrots, onions, rosemary, and Parmigiano cheese.

Hot & Sweet Fried Calamari — $22

Crispy fried calamari tossed with hot red cherry peppers, onions, and sweet chili sauce.

Burrata — $19

Creamy-centered mozzarella served with grapevine tomatoes, fresh basil, balsamic drizzle, and Maldon salt.

Roasted Peppers & Anchovies — $19

Roasted red bell peppers, imported Sicilian anchovies, Italian salsa verde, capers, toasted breadcrumbs, and extra virgin olive oil.

Baked Shrimp — $21

Four shrimp topped with seasoned breadcrumbs, served with baby arugula, shaved fennel, and fresh orange segments.

Gluten-Free Available +$3

MEATBALL BAR

Old School Sicurelli's Meatballs — $21

Traditional meatball blend with Pecorino Romano and marinara sauce, topped with ricotta and basil.

Lamb Meatballs — $24

Ground leg of lamb with white wine, lemon, garlic, and rosemary sauce.

Fried Meatballs, Long Hots, Italian Peppers & Onions — $22

Beef and pork meatballs stuffed with sharp provolone, served with sautéed onions, long hots, and chili peppers.

Veal & Truffle Meatballs — $24

Veal meatballs stuffed with fontina cheese and served with creamy wild mushroom and white truffle sauce.

SOUPS & SALADS

Classic Caesar — $17

Romaine lettuce, classic Caesar dressing, grated Parmigiano, and white anchovy crostini.

Nonna's Hearty Chicken Soup — $15

Organic shredded chicken, cheese tortellini, and winter vegetables.

Beets, Farro & Gorgonzola Salad — $18

Roasted beets, farro grain, crumbled gorgonzola, chia seeds, toasted almonds, and vinaigrette.

Vegan Escarole & Cannellini Soup — $14

Shredded escarole leaves, cannellini beans, garlic, and vegetable broth.

Don Tricolore Salad — $18

Endive, radicchio, arugula, marinated artichokes, shaved Parmigiano, lemon, and olive oil.

Vegan Lentil Soup — $14

Lentils, potatoes, carrots, celery, and vegetable broth.

The Artichoke — $22

Baby arugula, shaved baby artichokes, shaved Brussels sprouts, Grana Padano, creamy avocado, and lemon dressing.

Vegan Ribollita Soup — $14

Traditional Tuscan thick soup with lacinato kale, cannellini beans, Swiss chard, Savoy cabbage, carrots, celery, tomatoes, and bread.

For Your Salads or Pasta:

Add Shrimp (4) +$12

Add Chicken +$10

ROMAN PINSA FLATBREAD

Focaccina & Prosciutto — $27

24-month Prosciutto di Parma, rosemary, Maldon salt, and extra virgin olive oil.

Margherita — $25

Tomato sauce, oregano, mozzarella, Parmigiano, and fresh basil.

Sausage & Cherry Peppers — $28

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, crumbled sausage, and hot cherry peppers.

Prosciutto Parmigiano Arugula — $28

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, baby arugula, Prosciutto di Parma, shaved Parmigiano, and fresh basil.

Spicy Sopressata & Hot Honey — $28

Mozzarella, spicy sopressata, hot honey drizzle, tomato sauce, and basil.

PASTA

Gnudi (Naked Ravioli) — $28

Tuscan delicate pillowy dumplings made of fresh ricotta, spinach, Parmigiano, and nutmeg, finished in a Vermont butter and sage sauce.

Spicy Calamarata — $27

Large half-rigatoni with caramelized tomato paste, vodka, Calabrian hot chili peppers, heavy cream, Parmigiano, and topped with stracciatella burrata cream.

Oxtail Ravioli — $30

Homemade pasta filled with oxtail meat sauce, ricotta, and Parmigiano, served in a roasted bone marrow demi-glace with Marsala and wild mushrooms.

Classic Lasagna Bolognese — $26

Fresh spinach pasta sheets layered with a rich slow-cooked meat sauce of ground beef and pork, béchamel, soffritto, tomato, and red wine.

Bucatini alla Zozzona (Dirty Roman) — $30

A decadent Roman pasta combining the flavors of Carbonara, Amatriciana, and Cacio e Pepe, finished with crumbled sausage and onions.

Linguine White Clam Sauce — $28

Baby clams and fresh chopped cherrystone clams with garlic, natural clam juice, white wine, extra virgin olive oil, parsley, and red chili flakes.

Paccheri Genovese (Short Rib Ragù) — $28

Large rigatoni with a traditional Neapolitan ragù of white wine-braised beef short ribs, mirepoix, caramelized onions, and Pecorino Romano.

Black Linguine Pescatora — $34

Homemade fresh squid ink pasta with plum tomato sauce, garlic, red pepper flakes, shrimp, baby clams, mussels, calamari, and lobster broth.

Classic Italian Pastas Always Available

Cacio e Pepe — $24

Pasta & Peas — $22

Carbonara — $25

Aglio e Olio — $22

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CHEF MASSIMO'S WILD GAME FAVORITES

Gnocchi Muscovy Duck Ragù — $30

Homemade potato and cheese gnocchi in a rich red wine-braised Muscovy duck ragù.

Venison Carpaccio — $32

Thinly sliced venison tenderloin topped with shaved black truffle, truffled Pecorino Toscano, arugula, and truffle oil.

Tagliatelle Lamb Ragù & Porcini — $32

Fresh wide pasta ribbons with slow-braised lamb ragù, red wine, porcini mushrooms, cremini mushrooms, and a touch of tomato sauce.

The Rabbit — Market Price

Ask your server how Chef Massimo has prepared today's rabbit special.

Pappardelle Wild Boar — $30

Tuscan-style pappardelle featuring wild boar shoulder slow-cooked with red wine, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs.

The Duck — $42

Moulard duck breast served with a red wine, dark cocoa, and dried fig reduction sauce, accompanied by seasonal vegetables.

Recommended Rare or Medium Rare

CHICKEN

The shoemaker (Scarpariello) — $28

Chicken on the bone with sweet sausages, white wine lemon sauce, garlic, rosemary, green pepperoncini, sweet peppadew peppers, and red wine vinegar.

Lemon Parmigiano Crust — $27

Breast of chicken cutlets dipped in grated Parmigiano and breadcrumbs, then sautéed in a white wine lemon butter sauce.

The Parm — $30

Pounded breaded pan-fried chicken breast topped with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and Parmigiano cheese. Served with pasta in spicy vodka sauce.

Gluten-Free Chicken Parmigiana — $35

Pan-fried gluten-free breaded chicken breast with Parmigiano, plum tomato sauce, mozzarella, and gluten-free pasta in spicy vodka sauce.

BEEF

Steak Diane — $56

16 oz center-cut Prime New York Strip served with creamy brandy sauce, shallots, mustard, demi-glace, cremini mushrooms, and string beans.

Bistecca Fiorentina (For 2–3 People) — Market Price

45-day dry-aged 42 oz center-cut porterhouse steak served sliced à la carte with demi-glace steak sauce and Maldon salt.

Served on a Sizzling Cast Iron Platter

PORK

Double Cut Pork Chop Vinegar Peppers — $45

14–16 oz roasted Berkshire pork chop with cipollini onions, hot cherry peppers, sweet peppers, garlic, and broccoli rabe.

Pork Ossobuco — $38

Slowly braised in red wine with mirepoix, tomatoes, fresh herbs, lemon zest gremolata, and creamy Parmigiano mashed potatoes.

VEAL

Veal Chop Parmigiana — $68

16–18 oz breaded veal chop topped with tomato sauce, Parmigiano, mozzarella, and served with cavatappi pasta in spicy vodka sauce.

Stuffed Veal Chop Valdostana — $68

Stuffed with prosciutto, fontina cheese, spinach, wild mushrooms, dry porcini, sweet Marsala wine sauce, and market vegetables.

Broiled Rack Veal Chop — Market Price

16–18 oz center-cut milk-fed Frenched veal chop pan roasted with mushrooms, string beans, white wine, and fresh herb sauce.

FISH

Dover Sole — Market Price

Imported 20–24 oz whole Dover sole prepared with creamy butter, lemon juice, capers, and white wine. Served with market vegetables and filleted tableside.

Salmon Lemon Dill Crust — $37

Wild-raised Faroe Island salmon with Dijon mustard panko crust, finished with a creamy lemon and fresh dill sauce. Served with market vegetables.

Filet Sole Milanese Capricciosa — $34

Breaded and pan-fried sole filet served with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, capers, olives and vinagrette.

VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

Gluten-Free Vegan Eggplant Parmigiana — $34

Layers of fried eggplant, plant-based mozzarella, oregano, Violife Parmigiano, marinara sauce, and fresh basil, baked in the oven.

Gluten-Free Vegan Cauliflower Steak Puttanesca — $26

Seasoned gluten-free breadcrumbs and pan-fried until crispy. Served with fresh cherry tomatoes, Gaeta black olives, Castelvetrano green olives, capers, basil sauce, and garlic.

Eggplant Parmigiana — $27

Layers of fried eggplant, fresh mozzarella, oregano, fresh basil, grated Parmigiano cheese, and mozzarella, baked in the oven.

Available Upon Request

Gluten-Free Pasta • Gluten-Free Breadcrumbs • Vegan Cheese

(Surcharge Applies)

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KIDS MENU

Margherita Pizza — $14

9-inch round pie with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and grated Parmigiano.

Pasta — $12

Choice of:

- Tomato & Basil

- Marinara & Meatball

- Butter & Parmigiano

Burger & Fries — $15

Pat LaFrieda 5 oz beef patty with lettuce, tomato, and fries.

Chicken Tenders & Fries — $15

Breaded and pan-fried chicken tenders served with fries.

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SIDES — $12

Potato Croquettes (3)

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Hand Cut Fries

Sautéed Spinach

Sautéed String Beans

Sautéed Mushrooms

Hot Cherry Peppers & Onions

Escarole & Beans

Broccoli Rabe — Market Price

Location

1271 Bay St. Staten Island, NY 10305

Hours

Tuesday - Thursday

12:00 PM - 3:30 PM Lunch

3:30

PM-9:30 PM Dinner

Friday - Saturday

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Lunch

3:00 PM - 10:30 PM Dinner

Sunday

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Brunch

3:00 PM - 9:00 PM Dinner

Contact

doncheechnyc@gmail.com
(718)285-4401