Morello's Restaurant & Catering Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Morello's Restaurant & Catering, a cherished culinary gem nestled in downtown Harrisburg, IL. Step into a warm and inviting atmosphere where indulgence awaits, from delightful appetizers to hearty main courses. The menu features a delightful array of options, including their renowned Cajun Chicken Pasta and scrumptious Stromboli calzone, each crafted to perfection. Patrons rave about the warm, complimentary focaccia bread that sets the stage for a truly memorable dining experience.
Whether you’re in the mood for classic Italian dishes like portobello ravioli or seeking comfort food in their mega meat pizza, there’s something for every palate. The outstanding service, highlighted by friendly and attentive staff, enhances your visit, making it feel like home. With both indoor and spacious outdoor seating, Morello's is perfect for families, special occasions, or a casual meal. Don’t miss out on this exceptional dining escape.
Mike & David’s Favorites
Spinach Dip NEW!
Morello's own cheese blend, spinach, and artichokes. Served hot with homemade tortilla chips and pita bread.
BBQ Nachos
BBQ chicken, or Morello’s pit BBQ pork, cheddar jack cheese, fresh pico de gallo, crisp lettuce, jalapenos, sour cream, roasted corn & Morello’s sweet BBQ sauce.
Farmhouse Burger NEW!
1/3 lb. fresh ground beef, crisp bacon, cheese and a fried egg on a toasted bun. Served with chips.
Rib-Eye Steak
Fresh locally sourced USDA choice, 12-02 rib-eye grilled to your satisfaction. Also available blackened.
Spaghetti With Meatballs
Generous portion of spaghetti and two giant meatballs smothered in Morello’s marinara sauce. With side salad.
2” Smoked Pork Chop w/Bourbon Peach Chutney
Two inch thick bone in smoked pork chop locally sourced, also available grilled, blackened or teriyaki. Please allow extra time.
Spinach and Chicken Flatbread
(New Recipe) Naan flatbread with spinach, chicken, ricotta/cream cheese, sweet roasted tomatoes, and topped with mozzarella/provolone cheese and baked to perfection. Drizzled with a Balsamic reduction.
Fried Dill Pickles
We are the home of Fried Dill Pickles! Breaded and deep-fried, served with our famous ranch.
Hand Breaded Mushrooms
Whole button mushrooms, hand breaded and deep fried. Served with ranch.
Spinach and Chicken Flatbread
(New Recipe) Naan flatbread with spinach, chicken, ricotta/cream cheese, sweet roasted tomatoes, and topped with mozzarella/provolone cheese and baked to perfection. Drizzled with a balsamic reduction.
Toasted Ravioli
Filled with sausage & cheese; breaded and deep fried. Served with marinara.
Breaded Chicken Strips
(4) Homestyle breaded chicken strips, served with your choice of honey mustard, chipotle ranch, ranch or BBQ.
Hot Wings
Fried bone-in wings tossed in Hot Sauce, BBQ, Atomic, Asian chili sauce, teriyaki or plain. Served with celery; ranch or bleu cheese. Monday Night Wing Night (bone-in) 4.00 per basket
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fresh green tomatoes sliced and seasoned in Morello’s own breading and fried to perfection. Served with Morello’s chipotle ranch.
Bread Stix with Cheese
Served with marinara, ranch or pizza sauce. They are the best!
BBQ Nachos
BBQ chicken, or Morello’s pit BBQ pork, cheddar jack cheese, fresh pico de gallo, crisp lettuce, jalapenos, sour cream, roasted corn & Morello's sweet BBQ sauce.
‘Ka-Pow’ Shrimp
Lightly breaded & deep fried, tossed in a creamy, sweet and spicy sauce.
Jumbo Meatballs
Two giant meatballs smothered in sauce of your choice, melted mozzarella and provolone cheeses.
Bacon Jalapeno Fries
French fries topped with melted cheddar jack cheese, crispy chopped bacon, sliced jalapenos, and chipotle ranch.
Dave’s Famous Chicken Hooters
Marinated chicken tenderloins and jalapeno slices wrapped in bacon.
Spinach Dip
New! Morello’s own cheese blend, spinach, and artichokes. Served hot with homemade tortilla chips and pita bread.
Deep Fried Eggplant
New! Crisp golden fried eggplant rounds served with marinara.
Starters
From the Grill
12 Oz. Filet Mignon
Two 6 oz. choice filet mignon grilled to perfection. (Locally sourced)
Petite Filet Mignon
6 oz. choice filet mignon, grilled to perfection. (Locally sourced)
Rib-Eye Steak
Fresh locally sourced USDA choice, 12 oz. rib-eye grilled to your satisfaction. Also available blackened.
Sirloin Steak
USDA choice, sirloin grilled to your satisfaction. Also available blackened.
Hamburger Steak
Fresh ground chuck grilled to perfection.
2” Smoked Pork Chop w/Bourbon Peach Chutney
Two inch thick bone in smoked pork chop (locally sourced), also available grilled, blackened or teriyaki. Please allow extra time.
Steak Terlyaki
USDA choice sirloin steak marinated in teriyaki sauce and grilled.
Grilled Chicken Breast
Two boneless, skinless chicken breasts seasoned and grilled. Available blackened.
Chicken Monterey
Two chicken breasts marinated in Morello’s own sweet, tangy sauce and grilled.
Homestyle Chicken Strip Dinner
Tender chicken breast breaded and deep fried, served with honey mustard.
Chicken Teriyaki
Two chicken breasts marinated in teriyaki sauce and grilled.
Tilapia with Mango Chutney
Two fillets, blackened, grilled or breaded and deep fried. Topped with mango chutney.
Catfish Fillet Dinner
Two catfish fillets hand breaded, grilled, or blackened with Morello's special seasoning blend.
Salmon Teriyaki
Skinless salmon steak marinated in teriyaki sauce and grilled.
Grilled Salmon
Skinless salmon steak perfectly grilled or blackened and topped with Morello's pineapple chili chutney.
Fettuccini Alfredo
Pasta Marinara
Baked Potato
French Fries
Mashed Potatoes
Loaded Baked Potato
Steamed Broccoli
Grilled Asparagus
Fire Roasted Corn
Cottage Cheese
Baked Sweet Potato
Rice Pilaf
Sides
Pasta
Portobello Mushroom Ravioli
Fresh sauteed “baby bella” mushrooms with a blend of mozzarella, ricotta and Parmesan cheeses.
Spaghetti With Meatballs
Generous portion of spaghetti smothered in Morello’s marinara sauce and 2 jumbo meatballs.
Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo
A generous portion of fettuccini covered with Morello’s own rich Alfredo sauce and topped with grilled, blackened, or breaded chicken, and steamed broccoli.
Lasagna
Hand-layered delight! Pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and herbs then layered with sauce, ground beef, and Italian sausage topped with more mozzarella cheese and baked to perfection.
Spaghetti
A generous portion of spaghetti smothered in Morello's own marinara.
Spinach Lasagna
Topped with your favorite sauce: marinara, meat sauce, Alfredo or tomato cream. (vegetarian option)
Cheese Tortellini
Topped with your favorite sauce: marinara, meat sauce, Alfredo or tomato cream. (vegetarian option)
Seafood Cannelloni
Shrimp, scallops, and North Atlantic lobster with mirepoix and a hint of tarragon in a white port wine infused cream sauce. Topped with your favorite sauce: Alfredo, tomato cream (chef recommended), or marinara, mozzarella/provolone cheese then ba...
Eggplant Parmesan
Breaded eggplant cutlets covered with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, baked and served on a bed of pasta. (vegetarian option)
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Pasta
Spinach and artichokes blended with creamy ricotta and cream cheese with shrimp or chicken tossed with fettuccine noodles.
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Penne pasta tossed in Morello’s Alfredo sauce topped with blackened chicken, grilled peppers, onions, mushrooms, & pepperoni with our special Cajun seasoning and garnished with Cajun sour cream. Back by popular request!
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded or grilled chicken breast covered with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, baked and served on a bed of pasta.
Dinner Salad
Fresh iceberg lettuce, red onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and your choice of dressing.
Strawberry Orange Salad
Fresh crisp romaine lettuce, topped with strawberries, Mandarin oranges, sliced almonds, feta cheese and served with Morello’s sweet vinaigrette. Delicious!
Mediterranean Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, sliced cucumbers, homemade croutons and pepperoncini peppers with Morello’s own Greek dressing. YOU’LL LOVE IT!
Chef Salad
Fresh romaine & iceberg lettuce with red onions, green peppers, tomatoes, ham, egg, black olives, mushrooms, fresh mozzarella cheese, homemade croutons and your choice of dressing.
Italian Salad
Fresh romaine & iceberg lettuce, red onions, whole black olives, shredded Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, salami and mozzarella cheese with Morello’s own Italian dressing and croutons.
Spinach Salad
Fresh leaf spinach, bacon, egg, mushrooms, water chestnuts, red onions, homemade croutons and Morello’s own sweet vinaigrette dressing.
Blackened Shrimp Salad NEW!
Baby spinach, shredded cabbage, red bell peppers, green onions, almonds, Mandarin oranges, blackened shrimp, and a little crunch. Served with honey mustard and hot bacon dressing. Also available with blackened chicken!
Soup
Please ask your server for our soup of the day
Soup and Salads
Morello's Healthy Menu
Chicken Breast (1)
Grilled or blackened to perfection
Tilapia (1)
Grilled or blackened
Catfish (1)
Grilled or blackened
Sirloin Steak
Grilled or blackened
Hamburger Steak - 5 Oz.
Grilled to medium well or well Grilled or blackened
Farmhouse Burger
1/3 lb. fresh ground beef, crisp bacon, cheese and a fried egg on a toasted bun.
Morello’s 2/3 lb. Double Cheeseburger
2/3 lb. fresh local custom ground chuck with your choice of cheese (American or Swiss). (Med well or well).
Morello’s Classic Cheeseburger
The Best in Town! 1/3 lb. fresh ground chuck, seasoned and grilled with your choice of toppings. (Med. well or well). Available with American or Swiss cheese.
Chicken Sandwich
Grilled, blackened, or breaded chicken breast
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Breaded chicken topped with marinara and cheese served on a toasted bun. Available Grilled.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Crispy breaded chicken with Buffalo sauce with your choice of bleu cheese or ranch, served on a toasted bun. Available Grilled.
Breaded Pork Tenderloin
Giant breaded pork tenderloin served on toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayo.
Italian Sub
Salami, ham, and mozzarella cheese toasted and topped with lettuce, tomatoes and pepperoncinis.
Meatball Sub
Served on a toasted hoagie with Morello’s marinara and melted mozzarella.
Horseshoe
Grilled texas toast, topped with sliced ham, Morello’s BBQ, seasoned fries & smothered in monterey jack and jalapeno cheese sauce.
Morello’s Frisco Melt
1/3 pound fresh ground chuck With American and Swiss cheese and sweet & tangy Frisco sauce. Served on grilled Texas toast.
Cheesesteak Hoagie
Tender, thinly-sliced (beef or chicken), grilled peppers and onions with melted cheese, served on a hoagie.
Fish Sandwich
Catfish or tilapia, hand-breaded and fried, grilled or blackened and served on a fresh toasted bun.
Spicy Italian Beef
Tender Beef, slow cooked in a secret combination of herbs and spices. Served on a hoagie bun, topped with pepperoncinis.
Stromboli (calzone)
Fresh pizza dough wrapped around your favorite ingredients and baked to a golden brown. Choose up to three ingredients from pizza topping menu. -or- Italian- Ham, salami, pepperoni topped with cheese, pepperoncini, tomatoes and Italian sauce...
Grilled Cheese with Ham
Ham, American and Swiss cheese on grilled Texas toast
Chlcken Bacon Club Sandwich NEW!
Crisp fried chicken, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato & honey mustard on toasted bun. (May substitute grilled chicken).
BBQ Sandwich
Morello’s Pit BBQ smoked in house and served with sweet or spicy sauce.
Sandwiches and Hoagies
Gourmet Pizza
Cheese
Adriana’s Italian Beef
White sauce, Italian beef, au jus, pepperoncini and whole milk mozzarella cheese on thin crust
The Delight
Italian sausage, pepperoni, fresh mushrooms, onions and green peppers
BBQ Pizza
Morello’s BBQ Pork or Chicken marinated in Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce, bacon and red onion, baked then topped with cilantro
The Cadillac
Pepperoni, sausage, ham, ground beef, red onions, green peppers, pepperoncini, mushrooms, green olives, bacon, black olives and pineapple
Mega Meat
Italian sausage, ham, bacon, ground beef, and pepperoni
California White
Grilled chicken, fresh mushrooms, white sauce and almonds
The Pontiac
Red onions, green peppers, pepperoncini, mushrooms, green olives, black olives, and pineapple
Mediterranean
Olive oil, roasted garlic, spinach, black olives, tomatoes, feta, whole milk mozzarella cheese
Philly Cheesesteak
Monterey Jack cheese sauce, tender beef, peppers, onions, mushrooms and whole milk mozzarella cheese
Meatball – Pepperoni NEW!
Pizza sauce, Italian meatballs, pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, whole milk mozzarella cheese and Italian seasoning
Roasted Garlic Chicken Spinach NEW!
Roasted garlic, grilled chicken, baby spinach, pico de gallo, whole milk mozzarella cheese
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Chicken Strips
Served with fries
Pepperoni Pizza
Meatball Pizza
Hamburger or Cheeseburger
Served with chips or fries
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Served with chips or fries
Children's Menu
Desserts
Rich Dark Chocolate Layer Cake
Rich dark chocolate layer cake with a dark chocolate icing. Very luscious.
New York Cheesecake
Topped with raspberry sauce or strawberries.
Dessert Pizza
Apple or Peach
Dessert Stix
Morello’s own topped with cinnamon, sugar, butter and icing. Enough for four.
Root Beer Float
Vanilla Ice Cream / Mug Root Beer. Served in a frosted mug.
Hot Tea or Coffee
Soft Drinks
Coke Diet Coke 7 Up Root Beer Dr. Pepper Pepsi Mountain Dew Diet Mountain Dew Sweet Tea Unsweetened Tea Raspberry Tea
Bottled Water
Shake-Ups and Frozen Daiquiris
Non-alcoholic
Drinks
Morello’s Cocktails
Shakeup
Just like the fair only with a kick! Non-alcohol versions available Original Lemon Shakeup Lemon Lime Strawberry Lemon Raspberry Lemon Orange Citrus Lime Cherry Lime
Top Shelf Long Island Iced Tea
Absolut Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, Bacardi Rum, Jose Cuervo Tequila, Sweet & Sour, and Cola
Morello’s Bloody Mary
Perfect blend of tangy tomato, savory seasonings, and just the right amount of spice
Moscow Mule
Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Ginger Beer, and Lime served in a copper mug. Crisp & Refreshing
California Lemonade
Crown Royal, Fresh Lemon, lime, Splenda & Grenadine
Morello’s Margaritas
Regular or Jumbo
Old Fashioned
Iced bourbon, sugar muddle garnished with orange & cherry
Grasshopper
Green Creme de Menthe, Creme de Cacao, & Cream
Irish Coffee
Bailey’s Irish Cream and Jameson with coffee and topped with whipped cream!
White Russian
Vodka, Kahlua, and Cream
Storypoint Chardonnay (Sonoma)
White
Chateau Souverain Sauvigon Blanc (California)
White
Kris Pinot Grigio (ltaly)
White
Tisdale White Zinfandel (Napa)
White
Alto Vineyard Heartland Blush (Illinois)
White
Leonard Kreusch Riesling (Germany)
White
Falesco Chardonnay (Italy)
White
Kendall Jackson Chardonnay (WS 92) (Sonoma)
White
Rombauer Chardonnay (WS 91) (Sonoma)
White
Uno Moscato d Asti (Italy)
Sweet
La Passione Peach Moscato (Italy)
Sweet
Uno Red Moscato (Italy)
Sweet
La Marca Prosecco (Italy)
Sparkling
Storypolnt Cabernet (Sonoma)
Red
Davinci Chianti (Italy)
Red
Tiamo Barbera (Italy)
Red
William Hill Merlot (Napa)
Red
Boen Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
Red
Apothic Red blend (California)
Red
Contemassi Chianti Riserva (Italy)
Red
Brancala Tre Super Tuscan (Italy)
Red
Caymus Cabernet (WS 94) (Napa)
Red
Caymus Special Select Cabernet (WS Top 100)
Red
Orin Swift Prisoner blend (WS 93)
Red
Orin Swift Machete (Napa) (WS Top 100)
Red
Wine List
Beer Selection
Domestic
Budweiser Bud Light Bud Select Coors Light Keystone Light MGD 64 Michelob Ultra Rolling Rock Busch N/A Busch Light Buckler N/A
Import/Crafts
Corona Corona Light Corona Premier Heineken Guinness Stella Artois Dos Equis Redds Apple Peroni
Info
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