The Brown Bottle Italian

The Brown Bottle Menu

(319) 351-6704
115 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
$$$$$

Appetizers

Appetizers
Mushrooms
$8.25
Tender, fresh mushrooms baked in garlic butter and Parmesan cheese.
Cheese Bread
$6.00
Three large slices of Italian bread topped with garlic butter and mozzarella cheese, baked to a golden brown.
Tuna Salad
$5.49
Pizza Bread
$6.95
Chicken Salad
$5.49
Pesto Bread
$6.25
Chef Salad
$5.49
Combination Bread
$5.65
One slice cheese bread, one slice pizza bread, one slice pesto bread.
Tossed Salad
$3.69
Salsiccia
$6.35
A 1/2 lb. of pork link sausage, with seven herbs and spices, topped with homemade marinara sauce and is served with two slices of garlic bread.
Greek Salad
$5.49
Paesano Bread
$6.50
A freshly baked loaf of artisan bread served with roasted garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, Parmesan cheese and cracked pepper for dipping.
Tortellini Salad
$5.49
Shrimp Cocktail
$6.75
Five jumbo shrimp served with homemade tangy cocktail sauce.
Grilled Chicken Salad
$5.99
Spinach Artichoke Dip
$9.95
A warm, creamy dip filled with spinach and artichokes, served with tri-colored tortilla chips.
Grilled Chicken Caesar
$6.59
Bruschetta
$8.95
Four slices of Italian bread topped with garlic butter and melted mozzarella cheese, mounded with a mixture of fresh roma tomatoes, basil and Italian seasonings.
Combination Platter
10.95
Served four to six. A combination of three slices of bruschetta, mushrooms and two slices of cheese bread.

$Soup and Salad

Soup and Salad
French Onion Soup
$12.95
A rich, full flavored soup topped with a garlic toastie and melted Swiss cheese. Baked to order.
Soup of the Day
$10.95
A bowl of steaming homemade soup, made with fresh ingredients. Call restaurant for soup of the day.
French Fries
$1.99
Chef Salad
$9.95
Strips of ham and cheese, thuringer, boiled egg, tomato, green pepper, cucumbers, red onions and black olives covering a bed of icy crisp lettuce.
Onion Rings
$2.69
Shrimp Salad
$10.95
1/3 lb. of chilled gulf shrimp with strips of ham and cheese, thuringer, boiled egg, tomato, green pepper, cucumbers, red onions and black olives covering a bed of icy crisp lettuce.
Coleslaw
$1.69
Shrimp Scampi Salad
$9.95
Freshly broiled seasoned shrimp served on a bed of fresh greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and mild red onions.
Macaroni or Potato Salad
$1.69
Chicken Caesar Salad
$9.95
Your choice of Greek or Cajun seasoned chicken breast sliced and served on a bed of freshly dressed romaine lettuce.
Soup Du Jour
$2.29
House Salad
9.95
Crisp lettuce salad with your choice of homemade dressing. Suggested with Italian or creamy garlic dressing.

$Sandwiches

Sandwiches
Submarine Sandwich
$11.95
Lean, tender ham and thuringer summer sausage on french bread, covered with pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese. Toasted until golden brown. Served with potato chips.
Hot Italian Sausage Sandwich
$12.95
A spicy Italian sausage patty and mozzarella cheese on garlic buttered french bread, topped with seasoned tomato sauce and toasted in ovens. Served with potato chips.
Ham and Cheese Sandwich
$10.99
Smoked ham and cheddar cheese on french bread, dabbed with garlic butter and baked until piping hot. Served with potato chips.
Roast Beef Sandwich
12.95
Several layers of juicy show roasted prime rib on a tosted loaf of french bread. Finished with melted mozzarella and served Au jus for dipping. Served with potato chips. Served with potato chips.

$Gourmet Pizza

Gourmet Pizza

Pasta Favorites

Pasta Favorites
Lasagna
Pasta layered with a hearty meat sauce, selected herbs and cheese, mushrooms, a slice of Italian ham and topped with mozzarella cheese. Includes salad and garlic bread.
Vegetarian Lasagna
Layers of spinach pasta and various cheeses baked in a blend of creamy white and tomato sauces. Topped with melted mozzarella. Includes salad and garlic bread.
Fountain Drinks
$1.35-1.55
(COCA-COLA PRODUCTS)
Manicotti
Large tender tubes of pasta, baked in a thick tomato sauce. Choose from seasoned lean ground beef, a blend of ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, or pick one of each. Includes salad and garlic bread.
Coffee
Cannelloni
Large tender tubes of pasta baked in creamy white sauce. Choose from three cheeses rolled with a slice of ham, ground beef and fresh spinach flavored with wine, or one of each. Includes salad and garlic bread.
Hot Tea
Fettuccine Alfredo
Pasta cooked softly with a classic sauce comprised of melted butter, pure cream and Parmesan cheese. Includes salad and garlic bread.
Penne with Mushrooms
Penne pasta with sauteed fresh mushrooms in a creamy Alfredo sauce with a hint of beef flavor. Includes salad and garlic bread.
Chicken Broccoli Medley
A combination of seasoned sliced chicken breast, broccoli, red and yellow peppers, red onions and linguine, tossed in a creamy tomato sauce. Includes salad and garlic bread.
Ravioli alla Romagna
Three cheese ravioli in garlic basil butter with roma tomatoes, spinach and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
Ravioli Alfredo
Cheese ravioli in a classic Alfredo sauce. Includes salad and garlic bread.
Penne with Salsiccia
Penne pasta topped with Italian sausage slices, red onions, red and yellow peppers and a spicy red sauce made with a touch of cream. Includes salad and garlic bread.
Pesto Linguine
A classic basil pine nut pesto sauce served with linguine and topped with pine nuts.
Spaghetti
Fresh, steaming pasta with your choice of seasoned meat sauce or marinara tomato sauce.
Eggplant in Casserole
A vegetarian entree of succulent royal purple eggplant with a combination of mozzarella cheese, rigatoni and a tomato basil sauce. Includes salad and garlic bread.
Garlic Chicken
Grilled sliced chicken breast, pea pods, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes sauteed in a garlic cream sauce and tossed with linguine. Includes salad and garlic bread.
Pasta Primavera
Angel hair pasta and a variety of fresh vegetables tossed together with a white wine and light cream sauce. Includes salad and garlic bread.
Seafood Primavera
Angel hair pasta and a variety of fresh vegetables tossed together with a white wine and light cream sauce, with shrimp and scallops. Includes salad and garlic bread.
Penne with Vodka Sauce
Penne pasta with seasoned grilled chicken breast and prosciutto Italian ham, served with a creamy tomato vodka sauce.

Poultry and Veal

Poultry and Veal
Chicken Marsala
A boneless chicken breast baked in a rich Marsala wine sauce with fresh mushrooms, topped with mozzarella cheese. Includes side of spaghetti marinara, salad and garlic bread.
Chicken Parmesan
A juicy breast of chicken baked in a special tomato sauce flavored with Parmesan cheese, garnished with ham strips and topped with melted mozzarella. Includes side of spaghetti marinara, salad and garlic bread.
Latte
Honey Dijon Chicken
A tender breast of chicken topped with red and yellow peppers, green onions, unique honey Dijon sauce and mozzarella cheese. Includes side of spaghetti marinara, salad and garlic bread.
Cappuccino
Chicken Scaloppine
A juicy breast of chicken, Canadian style ham and melted mozzarella on top of bed of Italian wild rice. Baked in a creamy mushroom sauce.
Mocha
Veal Parmesan
Tender veal baked in a Parmesan tomato sauce, garnished with ham strips and topped with mozzarella cheese. Includes side of spaghetti marinara, salad and garlic bread.
White Chocolate Mocha
Veal Scaloppine
Veal medallions topped with Canadian style ham, melted mozzarella cheese and a creamy mushroom sauce.
Cafe Americano
Veal Marsala
A portion of tender veal baked in a rich Marsala wine sauce with fresh mushrooms, topped with melted mozzarella. Includes side of spaghetti marinara, salad and garlic bread.
Decaf Cafe Americano
Espresso
Espresso Con Panna
Tazo Hot Tea
Tazo Chai
Steamed Milk
Hot Chocolate

Angus Beef

Angus Beef
Top Sirloin
12 oz. center cut of choice beef. Served with salad, garlic bread and your choice of side.
Beef Tenderloin
8 oz. the most tender of all steaks, delicate in flavor and texture. Served with salad, garlic bread and your choice of side.
Iced Latte
New York Strip
12 oz. of USDA dry aged prime beef. Served with salad, garlic bread and your choice of side.
Iced Cafe Mocha
Prime Rib
$15.00
Slow roasted cut of tender beef. Served with salad, garlic bread and your choice of side.
Iced White Chocolate Mocha
Iced Americano
Tazo Iced Tea

Seafood Specialties

Seafood Specialties
Butter Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp sprinkled with bread crumbs, baked in a savory sauce of red butter, garlic, lemon and dill. Served on a platter of steaming Parmesan fettuccine. Includes salad and garlic bread.
Salmon Veneto
Thick cut portion of flavorful fish, baked in a white wine with mushroom sauce and topped with slivered almonds. Served with a side of spaghetti marinara. Includes salad and garlic bread.
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Shrimp sauteed in olive oil, basil, red pepper flakes and garlic. Fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms and angel-hair pasta added tossed in a spicy tomato sauce. Includes salad and garlic bread.
Seafood Lasagna
Layers of spinach and white lasagna pasta filled with rich mixture of baby shrimp, flaky Atlantic cod and crabmeat. Marinara and a creamy white sauce. Includes salad and garlic bread.
Baked Scallops
Large, flavorful scallops in lemon butter with chives. Coated with a layer of buttered bread crumbs and baked until golden brown. Spaghetti marinara includes. Includes salad and garlic bread.
Tilapia Parmesan
White flaky fish, topped with a buttery Parmesan sauce touched with green onion and baked to a golden brown. Spaghetti marinara included. Includes salad and garlic bread.

Kids Menu

Kids Menu (Under 12 Only)
Kids Spaghetti
Your choice of meat, marinara or herbed butter sauce. Includes your choice of soft drink or milk, salad and garlic bread. For kids 12 and under.
Kids 6" 1 Topping Round Pizza
With your choice of toppings. Includes your choice of soft drink or milk, salad and garlic bread. For kids 12 and under.
Kids 6" 2 Topping Round Pizza
With your choice of toppings. Includes your choice of soft drink or milk, salad and garlic bread. For kids 12 and under.
Kids Corn Dogs
Two corn breaded hot dogs, served with potato chips. Includes your choice of soft drink or milk, salad and garlic bread. For kids 12 and under.
Kids Chicken Strips
Three breaded and baked chicken strips, served with potato chips. Includes your choice of soft drink or milk, salad and garlic bread. For kids 12 and under.
Kids Fettuccine Alfredo
Pasta with Alfredo sauce. Includes your choice of soft drink or milk, salad and garlic bread. For kids 12 and under.
Kids Cheese Ravioli
Your choice of meat, marinara or herbed butter sauce. Includes your choice of soft drink or milk, salad and garlic bread. For kids 12 and under.
Kids Prime Rib
7-8 oz. cut of prime rib, served au jus. Sided with your choice of spaghetti marinara, Italian rice, steamed vegetables or a twice-baked potato. Includes your choice of soft drink or milk, salad and garlic bread. For kids 12 and under.

Soup, Salad and Combinations Lunch

Soup, Salad and Combinations Lunch
Soup of the Day Lunch
$4.95
A bowl of steaming homemade soup, made with fresh ingredients. Please call the restaurant for today's selection.
Baked French Onion Lunch
$5.95
A rich, full flavored soup topped with a garlic toastie and melted Swiss cheese.
Chicken Caesar Salad Lunch
$9.95
Your choice of Greek or Cajun seasoned chicken breast sliced and served on a bed of freshly tossed romaine lettuce.
Granny Smith Salad Lunch
$9.95
Romaine lettuce topped with broiled chicken breast, sliced Granny Smith apples, walnuts, red onions and bleu cheese crumbles.
Shrimp Scampi Salad Lunch
$9.95
Scampi style seasoned warm shrimp served over mixed lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and mild red onions.
House Salad Lunch
$4.95
Crisp lettuce salad with your choice of our homemade dressing.
Chef Salad Lunch
$10.95
Strips of ham and cheese, thuringer, boiled egg, tomato, green pepper, cucumbers, red onions and black olives, covering a bed of icy crisp lettuce.
Shrimp Salad Lunch
$11.95
Mediterranean Chicken Salad Lunch
$9.95
Greek seasoned chicken breast served on a bed of romaine with tomatoes, cucumbers, ripe black olives and red onions.
House Salad and Soup Combination Lunch
$9.95
House Salad and 1/2 Sandwich Combination Lunch
$9.95
Soup and 1/2 Sandwich Lunch Combo
9.95

$Brown Bottle Pasta Lunch Favorite

Brown Bottle Pasta Favorite Lunch
Lasagna Lunch
Pasta layered with a hearty meat sauce, selected herbs and cheese, mushrooms, a slice of Italian ham, and topped with mozzarella cheese. Served with house salad and garlic bread.
Fettuccine Alfredo Lunch
Pasta with a classic sauce made of melted butter, pure cream and Parmesan cheese. Served with house salad and garlic bread.
Manicotti Lunch
One large tender tube of pasta stuffed with your choice of seasoned beef or a blend of cheeses, baked in a thick tomato sauce. Served with house salad and garlic bread.
Spaghetti Lunch
Pasta topped with your choice of seasoned meat sauce or marinara tomato sauce. Served with house salad and garlic bread.
Pasta Primavera Lunch
Angel hair pasta and a variety of fresh vegetables tossed together with a white wine and light cream sauce. Served with house salad and garlic bread.
Penne with Vodka Sauce
Penne pasta with seasoned grilled chicken breast and prosciutto (Italian ham), served with a creamy tomato vodka sauce. Served with house salad and garlic bread.
Vegetarian Lasagna Lunch
Layers of spinach pasta and various cheeses baked in a blend of creamy white and tomato sauces, topped with melted mozzarella. Served with house salad and garlic bread.
Ravioli Lunch
Three cheese ravioli with your choice of sauces: seasoned meat, marinara tomato, or creamy Alfredo. Served with house salad and garlic bread.
Pesto Linguine Lunch
Classic basil pine nut pesto sauce tossed with linguine. Served with house salad and garlic bread.
Garlic Chicken Lunch
Grilled sliced chicken breast, pea pods, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes sauteed in a garlic cream sauce and tossed with linguine. Served with house salad and garlic bread.
Cannelloni Lunch
One large tender tube of pasta filled with your choice of three cheeses rolled with a slice of ham, or lean ground beef and fresh spinach sauteed together in wine, baked in a creamy, white sauce. Served with house salad and garlic bread.
Chicken Broccoli Medley Lunch
A combination of sliced chicken breast, broccoli, red and yellow peppers, red onions and linguine, tossed in a creamy tomato sauce. Served with house salad and garlic bread.

Chicken and Seafood Lunch

Chicken and Seafood Lunch
Shrimp Fra Diavolo Lunch
Shrimp with fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, red pepper flakes, garlic, angel-hair pasta and a spicy tomato sauce. Served with house salad and garlic bread.
Chicken Marsala Lunch
Chicken breast baked in a Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms, topped with mozzarella. Includes side of spaghetti. Served with house salad and garlic bread.
Chicken Scallopine Lunch
Juicy breast of chicken, Canadian-style ham, and melted mozzarella on top of a bed of Italian wild rice, baked in a creamy mushroom sauce. Served with house salad and garlic bread.
Honey Dijon Chicken Lunch
$9.95
Breast of chicken topped with red and yellow peppers, green onions, our honey Dijon sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Includes side of spaghetti. Served with house salad and garlic bread.
Chicken Parmesan Lunch
$9.95
Juicy breast of chicken baked in a Parmesan tomato sauce, garnished with ham strips, and topped with mozzarella cheese. Includes side of spaghetti. Served with house salad and garlic bread.
Chicken Spiedini Lunch
9.95
Two skewers of marinated chicken breast; served on top of a bed of Italian rice with sauteed mushrooms, onions and red and yellow peppers. Served with house salad and garlic bread.

$Specialty Sandwiches and Wraps Lunch

Specialty Sandwiches and Wraps Lunch
Southwestern Wrap Lunch
$9.95
Your choice of Cajun ribeye or chicken wrapped with lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese and southwestern ranch in a tomato basil tortilla. Served with your choice of side.
Plain Chicken Sandwich Lunch
$9.95
On a kaiser roll. Served with your choice of side.
Pesto Chicken Sandwich Lunch
$9.95
Pesto sauce and mozzarella cheese on a kaiser roll. Served with your choice of side.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich Lunch
$9.95
Ham and mozzarella on a kaiser roll. Served with your choice of side.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich Lunch
$9.95
Bacon with a creamy ranch spread on a kaiser roll. Served with your choice of side.
Parmesan Chicken Sandwich Lunch
$9.95
Parmesan sauce and mozzarella on a kaiser roll. Served with your choice of side.
Roast Beef Lunch
$9.95
Several layers of juicy slow roasted prime rib on a toasted loaf of French bread, finished with melted mozzarella and served au jus. Served with your choice of side.
Ham Sandwich Lunch
$9.95
Smoked ham and American cheese on French bread, dabbed with garlic butter. Served with your choice of side.
Vegetable Sandwich Lunch
$9.95
An assortment of fresh vegetables sauteed with Cajun seasoning, topped with mozzarella and drizzled with Italian dressing. Served with your choice of side.
Classic Club Lunch
$9.95
Thinly sliced ham and turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, garlic mayonnaise and cheddar cheese on lightly toasted sourdough. Served with your choice of side.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap Lunch
$9.95
Breaded chicken breast tossed with buffalo hot sauce and rolled in a tomato basil tortilla with red and yellow peppers, red onions, mozzarella, lettuce and bleu cheese dressing. Served with your choice of side.
Turkey Wrap Lunch
$9.95
Tomato basil tortilla with turkey breast, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and red onion with garlic mayonnaise. Served with your choice of side.
Hot Italian Sausage Lunch
$9.95
Hand-pattied spicy Italian sausage and mozzarella cheese on garlic buttered French bread, topped with pizza sauce and toasted. Served with your choice of side.
Submarine Lunch
$9.95
Ham and thuringer summer sausage on French bread with pizza sauce and mozzarella. Served with your choice of side.
Plain Burger
$9.95
1/2 lb. burger on a kaiser bun. Served with your choice of side.
Bacon Bleu Cheeseburger Lunch
$9.95
1/2 lb. burger on a kaiser bun with Maytag bleu cheese and bacon. Served with your choice of side.
Mushroom Swiss Burger Lunch
$9.95
1/2 lb. burger on a kaiser bun with sauteed mushrooms and Swiss. Served with your choice of side.
Pizza Burger Lunch
$9.95
1/2 lb. burger on a kaiser bun with pepperoni, pizza sauce and mozzarella. Served with your choice of side.
Hawaiian Burger Lunch
$9.95
1/2 lb. burger on a kaiser bun with teriyaki and pineapple. Served with your choice of side.
Italian Tuna Melt Lunch
$9.95
Tuna salad flavored with oregano on sourdough bread with melted Swiss cheese. Served with your choice of side.
Tuna Salad Sandwich Lunch
9.95
Served cold. Served with your choice of side.

$Sweet Treats

Sweet Treats
Brownie Pie
$5.00
A rich chocolate creation with English walnuts and topped with fresh dairy whipped cream.
Tiramisu
$6.00
Espresso soaked ladyfinger caked layered with a creamy zabaglione filling.
Creme Brulee
$6.00
Delicate egg custard topped with a crisp caramelized sugar crust.
Malt Shoppe Pie
$5.50
A frozen pie made with ice cream, chocolate malt and malted milk balls in a graham cracker crust. Topped with a combination of marshmallow cream and whipped cream.
Cheesecake
$6.00
Classic New York style baked cheesecake on a graham cracker crust, served with your choice of fruit or sauce.
Sorbet
$3.95
Please call the restaurant for today's selection.
Kahlua Chocolate Cake
$5.50
This warm chocolate souffle cake is lightly flavored with Kahlua and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake
$5.50
Fresh sweetened strawberries on a chocolate shortcake with real whipped cream.
Biscotti
$3.25
Please call the restaurant for today's selection.
Ice Cream Dessert
$6.50
Mixed by hand with real vanilla ice cream, served with a petite biscotti.

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