Il Palio Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Il Palio Restaurant, located at 5 Corporate Dr, Shelton, CT, craftily combines the warmth of traditional Italian dining with contemporary flair. Each menu is a celebration of Italy's culinary heritage, evident through dishes like the charcuterie platter, lightly breaded pork chop, and the exquisite roasted butternut squash ravioli. The flavors resonate deeply, transporting diners to the heart of Italy, while the ambiance enchants with modern elegance.
- Exceptional Service: Guests rave about the attentive waitstaff, especially Liz and Jamie, who go above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience.
- Signature Dishes: Don't miss the mozzarella eggplant appetizer and any risotto for a rich main course; the desserts, like almond tort, round out a perfect meal.
- Vibrant Atmosphere: The beautifully lit interiors create a magical setting, ideal for celebrations or intimate dinners.
Il Palio is not just a meal; it’s an experience that lingers long after the last bite.
Food - Per Cominciare
Barbabietole Caramella
oven roasted rainbow candied beets served with crunchy lettuce, avocado and smoked goat cheese on a fresh horseradish vinaigrette with honey and toasted almond slivers
Carciofi Croccanti Al Limone
flash fried baby artichokes over lemon aioli dusted with pecorino romano and fresh mint
Carpaccio Di Tonno
fresh ginger marinated yellowfin tuna carpaccio with roasted rainbow carrots, cannellini beans and baby arugula on a lemon citronette with toasted pine nuts
Fritto Di Calamari
flash fried calamari & zucchini served with a lightly spicy marinara sauce
Garlic Bread
garlic bread
Garlic Bread W Cheese
garlic bread with cheese
Polipo Alla Griglia
grilled octopus over roasted red pepper flavored hummus, mache lettuce, string beans, black olives and yellow roasted sweet peppers on a lemon citronette with oregano
Soup
seasonal soup, preparation changes daily
Tagliere
thinly sliced prosciutto di parma, mortadella, soppressata, porchetta, cacciatorini with parmesan cheese, mozzarella and mixed olives with modena style fried dough
Timballo Di Melanzane
napoleon of italian eggplant, fresh mozzarella and roasted san marzano tomatoes over golden cherry tomato fondue with crispy basil
Arcobaleno
chopped rainbow salad hearts of romaine with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado and mozzarella pearls with white balsamic vinaigrette
Bandiera
crispy green oak lettuce with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes in a red wine vinaigrette with crumbled feta cheese
Giulio Cesare
romaine heart salad, oregano crostini, shaved parmesan with housemade eggless caesar dressing
Add Grilled Shrimp
Add Grilled Chicken
Add Grilled Salmon
Food - Le Insalate
Food - Le Pizze
Burrata Pizza
imported burrata, grilled seasonal vegetables and prosciutto di parma with tomato bruschetta
Fighissima
imported gorgonzola, black mission figs, caramelized onions, baby arugula with a balsamic drizzle
Parmense
Regina-Margherita-
tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil
Scarpariello Pizza
grilled chicken breast, hot & sweet italian sausages, hot cherry peppers, tomato and mozzarella
Chicken Parmesan
breaded chicken breast with fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce served with imported penne & tomato sauce
Costolleta Di Maiale
lightly breaded & pan fried pork chop in a white wine, garlic, rosemary and hot cherry peppers sauce served with broccoli rabe and gigante beans
Filetto Di Manzo
grilled filet mignon with fresh horseradish mashed potatoes & sauteed spinach topped with caramelized shallots in a barolo wine sauce
Halibut
oven roasted filet of atlantic halibut with fresh chive flavored mashed potatoes and asparagus on a pinot grigio and shrimp sauce
Pollo Piccata
de-boned and oven roasted chicken breast and thighs with chicken sausage on a lemon and caper sauce served with lumache pasta, spinach and caramelized pearl onions
Pollo Scarpariello
de-boned chicken breast and thighs over roasted peppers, tomatoes, Orecchiette pasta, broccoli rabe, Gaeta olives and a splash of lemon
Salmone Alla Senape
roasted filet of atlantic salmon encrusted in dijon and whole grain mustards with fresh tarragon over sauteed spinach, yukon gold potatoes and cherry tomatoes
Sausage Broccoli Rabe Garli Oli
Sole
oven roasted filet of sole with vidalia onions, cherry tomatoes, black gaeta olives and capers served with mashed potatoes and broccolini
Veal Scallopine
lightly pounded and pan fried veal scallopine in a marsala and domestic mushroom sauce served with string beans and roasted potatoes
Veal Scaloppine
lightly pounded and pan seared veal scallopine with rainbow carrots and roasted yukon potatoes on a black truffle butter sauce with shiitake mushrooms and fresh peas
Food - I Secondi
Food - Pasta
1/2 Bucatini Cacio Pepe
house made bucatini with typical roman preparation of pecorino romano and freshly crushed pepper
1/2 Caramelle Di Fave
fresh ricotta and fava bean filled candy wrapper shaped ravioli served with fresh tomatoes and guanciale
1/2 Cavatelli Luganica
house made ricotta cavatelli with grilled luganica sausages, roasted tomatoes and broccoli florets
1/2 Gnocchi Di Patate
house made potato gnocchi with shrimp, asparagus, green and yellow zucchini, shiitake mushrooms and leeks on a lemon butter sauce
1/2 Lasagna Alla Bolognese Antica
housemade lasagna layered with pork, veal & beef ragu, fresh tomato sauce, reggiano parmigiano
1/2 Penne Arrabiatta
imported penne with a spicy tomato sauce
1/2 Penne Marinara
imported penne with fresh tomato sauce
1/2 Penne Vodka
imported penne, fresh tomato vodka sauce
Bucatini Cacio Pepe
house made bucatini with typical roman preparation of pecorino romano and freshly crushed pepper
Caramelle Di Fave
fresh ricotta and fava bean filled candy wrapper shaped ravioli served with fresh tomatoes and guanciale
Cavatelli Luganica
house made ricotta cavatelli with grilled luganica sausages, roasted tomatoes and broccoli florets
Gnocchi Di Patate
house made potato gnocchi with shrimp, asparagus, green and yellow zucchini, shiitake mushrooms and leeks on a lemon butter sauce
Lasagna Alla Bolognese Antica
housemade lasagna layered with pork, veal & beef ragu, fresh tomato sauce, reggiano parmigiano
Penne Arrabiatta
imported penne with a spicy tomato sauce
Penne Marinara
imported penne with fresh tomato sauce
Penne Vodka
imported penne, fresh tomato vodka sauce
Chicken Fingers & Fries
breaded chicken tenders served with house made fries
1/2 Penne Butter
imported penne with farm fresh butter
Penne Butter. Full Portion
1/2 Penne Pomodoro
Penne Pomodoro
Linguine Marinara
Cavatelli Marinara
1/2 Linguini Butter
1/2 Linguini Garlic Oil
Fettuccini Alfredo
Linguini Butter Full Portion
1/2 Risotto
Chopped Salad
Caprese Tom & Mozz
Food - Kids
Food - Dolci
Apple Tart
warm apple tart served with vanilla gelato
Bread Pudding
warm apple and cranberry bread pudding with apple cider sauce
Chocolate Cake
warm chocolate cake with caramel sauce & vanilla gelato
Shortcake Special
Gelato
our selection of ice cream & sorbet
Ricotta Cake Special
Semifreddo
pistachio flavored semifreddo with blood orange sauce & a pistachio-caramel brittle
Tartufo
amaretto and chocolate chip gelato covered in semi-sweet Valrhona chocolate
Tiramisu
espresso-soaked ladyfinger cookies layered with mascarpone cream
Torta Di Mandorle Con Pera Al Chianti E Spezie *GF
a wam gluten-free almond cake with a Chianti and spiced poached pear & zabaglione gelato
Torta Nona
Vanilla Gelato
Cobbler Special
American Broccoli
Asparagus
Broccoli Rabe
Escarole
Gnocco Frito
Mashed Potatoes
Sauteed Mushrooms
Roasted Potatoes
Side Pasta
Spinach
Tuscan Fries
Green Beans
Broccolini
Food - Sides
Food - Insalatone
Misticanza
Field green salad with cherry tomatoes, asparagus and crispy goat cheese bites with balsamic dressing
Nizzarda
Crunchy lettuce, marinated Italian tuna, string beans, tomatoes, black olives, anchovies and hard boiled eggs in a red wine vinaigrette
Tropicale
Baby arugula, grilled corn, hearts of palm, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, barley and fresh mozzarella with a lemon mustard citronette
Athena
White quinoa, grilled yellow and green zucchini, baby arugula, rainbow tomatoes, feta cheese and white balsamic vinaigrette
Add Grilled Chicken
Add Grilled Salmon
Add Grilled Shrimp
Barbabietole Caramella
oven roasted rainbow candied beets served with crunchy lettuce, avocado and smoked goat cheese on a fresh horseradish vinaigrette with honey and toasted almond slivers
Carciofi Croccanti Al Limone
flash fried baby artichokes over lemon aioli dusted with pecorino romano and fresh mint
Carpaccio Di Tonno
fresh ginger marinated yellowfin tuna carpaccio with roasted rainbow carrots, cannellini beans and baby arugula on a lemon citronette with toasted pine nuts
Fritto Di Calamari
flash fried calamari & zucchini served with a lightly spicy marinara sauce
Garlic Bread
garlic bread
Garlic Bread W Cheese
garlic bread with cheese
Polipo Alla Griglia
grilled octopus over roasted red pepper flavored hummus, mache lettuce, string beans, black olives and yellow roasted sweet peppers on a lemon citronette with oregano
Soup
seasonal soup, preparation changes daily
Tagliere
thinly sliced prosciutto di parma, mortadella, soppressata, porchetta, cacciatorini with parmesan cheese, mozzarella and mixed olives with modena style fried dough
Timballo Di Melanzane
napoleon of italian eggplant, fresh mozzarella and roasted san marzano tomatoes over golden cherry tomato fondue with crispy basil
Per Cominciare
Le Insalate
Arcobaleno
chopped rainbow salad hearts of romaine with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado and mozzarella pearls with white balsamic vinaigrette
Bandiera
crispy green oak lettuce with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes in a red wine vinaigrette with crumbled feta cheese
Giulio Cesare
romaine heart salad, oregano crostini, shaved parmesan with housemade eggless caesar dressing
Add Grilled Shrimp
Add Grilled Chicken
Add Grilled Salmon
Burrata Pizza
imported burrata, grilled seasonal vegetables and prosciutto di parma with tomato bruschetta
Fighissima
imported gorgonzola, black mission figs, caramelized onions, baby arugula with a balsamic drizzle
Parmense
Regina-Margherita-
tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil
Scarpariello Pizza
grilled chicken breast, hot & sweet italian sausages, hot cherry peppers, tomato and mozzarella
Le Pizze
I Secondi
Chicken Parmesan
breaded chicken breast with fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce served with imported penne & tomato sauce
Costolleta Di Maiale
lightly breaded & pan fried pork chop in a white wine, garlic, rosemary and hot cherry peppers sauce served with broccoli rabe and gigante beans
Filetto Di Manzo
grilled filet mignon with fresh horseradish mashed potatoes & sauteed spinach topped with caramelized shallots in a barolo wine sauce
Halibut
oven roasted filet of atlantic halibut with fresh chive flavored mashed potatoes and asparagus on a pinot grigio and shrimp sauce
Pollo Piccata
de-boned and oven roasted chicken breast and thighs with chicken sausage on a lemon and caper sauce served with lumache pasta, spinach and caramelized pearl onions
Pollo Scarpariello
de-boned chicken breast and thighs over roasted peppers, tomatoes, Orecchiette pasta, broccoli rabe, Gaeta olives and a splash of lemon
Salmone Alla Senape
roasted filet of atlantic salmon encrusted in dijon and whole grain mustards with fresh tarragon over sauteed spinach, yukon gold potatoes and cherry tomatoes
Sausage Broccoli Rabe Garli Oli
Sole
oven roasted filet of sole with vidalia onions, cherry tomatoes, black gaeta olives and capers served with mashed potatoes and broccolini
Veal Scallopine
lightly pounded and pan fried veal scallopine in a marsala and domestic mushroom sauce served with string beans and roasted potatoes
Veal Scaloppine
lightly pounded and pan seared veal scallopine with rainbow carrots and roasted yukon potatoes on a black truffle butter sauce with shiitake mushrooms and fresh peas
1/2 Bucatini Cacio Pepe
house made bucatini with typical roman preparation of pecorino romano and freshly crushed pepper
1/2 Caramelle Di Fave
fresh ricotta and fava bean filled candy wrapper shaped ravioli served with fresh tomatoes and guanciale
1/2 Cavatelli Luganica
house made ricotta cavatelli with grilled luganica sausages, roasted tomatoes and broccoli florets
1/2 Gnocchi Di Patate
house made potato gnocchi with shrimp, asparagus, green and yellow zucchini, shiitake mushrooms and leeks on a lemon butter sauce
1/2 Lasagna Alla Bolognese Antica
housemade lasagna layered with pork, veal & beef ragu, fresh tomato sauce, reggiano parmigiano
1/2 Penne Arrabiatta
imported penne with a spicy tomato sauce
1/2 Penne Marinara
imported penne with fresh tomato sauce
1/2 Penne Vodka
imported penne, fresh tomato vodka sauce
Bucatini Cacio Pepe
house made bucatini with typical roman preparation of pecorino romano and freshly crushed pepper
Caramelle Di Fave
fresh ricotta and fava bean filled candy wrapper shaped ravioli served with fresh tomatoes and guanciale
Cavatelli Luganica
house made ricotta cavatelli with grilled luganica sausages, roasted tomatoes and broccoli florets
Gnocchi Di Patate
house made potato gnocchi with shrimp, asparagus, green and yellow zucchini, shiitake mushrooms and leeks on a lemon butter sauce
Lasagna Alla Bolognese Antica
housemade lasagna layered with pork, veal & beef ragu, fresh tomato sauce, reggiano parmigiano
Penne Arrabiatta
imported penne with a spicy tomato sauce
Penne Marinara
imported penne with fresh tomato sauce
Penne Vodka
imported penne, fresh tomato vodka sauce
Pasta
Kids
Chicken Fingers & Fries
breaded chicken tenders served with house made fries
1/2 Penne Butter
imported penne with farm fresh butter
Penne Butter. Full Portion
1/2 Penne Pomodoro
Penne Pomodoro
Linguine Marinara
Cavatelli Marinara
1/2 Linguini Butter
1/2 Linguini Garlic Oil
Fettuccini Alfredo
Linguini Butter Full Portion
1/2 Risotto
Chopped Salad
Caprese Tom & Mozz
Apple Tart
warm apple tart served with vanilla gelato
Bread Pudding
warm apple and cranberry bread pudding with apple cider sauce
Chocolate Cake
warm chocolate cake with caramel sauce & vanilla gelato
Shortcake Special
Gelato
our selection of ice cream & sorbet
Ricotta Cake Special
Semifreddo
pistachio flavored semifreddo with blood orange sauce & a pistachio-caramel brittle
Tartufo
amaretto and chocolate chip gelato covered in semi-sweet Valrhona chocolate
Tiramisu
espresso-soaked ladyfinger cookies layered with mascarpone cream
Torta Di Mandorle Con Pera Al Chianti E Spezie *GF
a wam gluten-free almond cake with a Chianti and spiced poached pear & zabaglione gelato
Torta Nona
Vanilla Gelato
Cobbler Special
Dolci
Sides
American Broccoli
Asparagus
Broccoli Rabe
Escarole
Gnocco Frito
Mashed Potatoes
Sauteed Mushrooms
Roasted Potatoes
Side Pasta
Spinach
Tuscan Fries
Green Beans
Broccolini
Misticanza
Field green salad with cherry tomatoes, asparagus and crispy goat cheese bites with balsamic dressing
Nizzarda
Crunchy lettuce, marinated Italian tuna, string beans, tomatoes, black olives, anchovies and hard boiled eggs in a red wine vinaigrette
Tropicale
Baby arugula, grilled corn, hearts of palm, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, barley and fresh mozzarella with a lemon mustard citronette
Athena
White quinoa, grilled yellow and green zucchini, baby arugula, rainbow tomatoes, feta cheese and white balsamic vinaigrette