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Starters and Sides
Start Your Dinner With Our Appetizers
The starters and sides of our Italian restaurant are the ideal way to start a dinner created with Andy Perugino's over 90 years of legacy in Luzerne, PA. From well balanced side dishes to rich, savory appetisers, every meal demonstrates our commitment to real Italian cuisine.
At Andy Perugino's Restaurant, we think that every dish should highlight unique flavors by mixing fresh ingredients with generations-old traditions. Our menu has been refined to satisfy the sophisticated tastes of the Wyoming Valley community, guaranteeing that every visit celebrates Italian culture.
See us in Luzerne, PA, or order from us, and let our carefully crafted sides and starters define the dining experience to remember!
STARTERS
Our starters are a taste portal to a real Italian dining experience, not just appetisers. Crafted with the freshest ingredients and meticulous attention to detail, every meal presents a taste of history and a glimpse of future. Our Italian restaurant’s starters are meant to satisfy every palette, whether that means the creamy richness of our stuffed mushrooms or the crisp perfection of our mozzarella sticks.
First bites at Andy Perugino's Restaurant celebrate taste, texture, and Italian legacy. Start your dinner the correct way and enjoy the gastronomic perfection unique to us.
COLD
Shrimp Cocktail
$10.99
Our shrimp cocktail consists of delicate, plump gulf shrimp presented chilled next to a handmade cocktail sauce bursting with zesty taste. Every bite is a cool fusion of classic Italian-inspired spice and tender fish.
Crab Meat Cocktail
$12.99
Jumbo lump crab meat steals the front stage with its sweet, delicate tastes matched by our own cocktail sauce. Every mouthful of this seafood lover's dream brings freshness and elegance.
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Shrimp Scampi
$12.99
Broiled in a delectable garlic butter sauce, tender gulf prawns combine richness and zest with a little olive oil and lemon. This traditional Italian appetizer is cozy and vividly yummy.
Gnocchi
$8.99
Perfect baked gnocchi covered in a bright lemon butter and garlic sauce melt in your mouth with every bite. This ageless meal captures simplicity, history, and great taste.
Stuffed Mushrooms
$10.99
Savory crabmeat fills fresh mushroom caps abundantly, then they are topped with melted cheese. Every bite is a rich mix of seafood tastes, earthy, creamy ones.
Mozzarella Sticks
$8.99
Our mozzarella sticks are presented with a strong, house-made marinara sauce; crisp on the exterior and gooey on the inside. A classic, these strike the ideal mix of cheesy delight and crunch.
Steamed Clams
Market
Steamed to soft, fresh littleneck clams complement drawn butter to create a simple, exquisite meal bursting with the taste of the ocean. Every morsel celebrates fresh seafood.
Onion Rings
$9.99
Freshly battered and fried until golden, sweet onions have a wonderful crunch with every mouthful. These onion rings, perfectly seasoned, go great with any dinner.
Stuffed Clams
Market
Savory crabmeat and baked with a golden covering of melted cheese fill our stuffed clams. This meal combines the finest of Italian flavors with the best seafood taste.
SIDES
Our sides are thoughtfully made to enhance your dinner by providing strong tastes and handcrafted excellence that finishes the eating experience. Every meal is made with the same care and attention to detail as our entrees so that every mouthful enhances your plate.
From crisp garden salads to buttery garlic bread, our sides, which show our dedication to fresh,
handcrafted Italian food. Thoughtfully seasoned and perfectly balanced, these foods accentuate our main courses and can be enjoyed as stand alone meals. No matter the depth of your cravings, our sides at Andy Perugino's Restaurant lend every table the taste of legacy.
Baked Potato
Pasta with choice of sauce
Coleslaw
Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli
House salad
French Fries
Monesta
Asparagus
Stuffed baked potato
Sautted Spinach
Cup of Soup
FLAT BREADS
Our flatbreads combine modern flair with traditional elements, reflecting a modern interpretation of classic Italian tastes. For a great and adaptable meal, every flatbread is fried to crispy excellence and topped with premium ingredients.
From fresh vegetable toppings to flavorful meat selections, we create every flatbread to meet every appetite. Perfect as a stand-alone dinner or a first course, these dishes are as lovely as they are tasty.
Our flatbreads at Andy Perugino's Restaurant mix the simplicity of Italian cuisine with the vividness of creative, vibrant toppings.
Regular
$9.99
Top with melted mozzarella and your preferred pepperoni, mushrooms, bacon, additional cheese, or sausage, this traditional flatbread boasts a beautiful crust. An enduring choice for people yearning for strong, recognizable tastes.
Canadian Pineapple
Over a layer of melty mozzarella or Cooper cheese is a bed of sweet pineapple and smoked Canadian bacon. The ultimate product is a delicious combination of salty and sweet flavors.
Cheddar Veggie
$10.99
Burst with color and taste, this flatbread boasts pizza sauce, red onions, tri-colored peppers, corn, cherry tomatoes, and strong cheddar cheese. For a fresh, vivid meal, a sprinkling of oregano brings everything together.
Margherita
Perfectly crunchy crust brings fresh mozzarella, plum tomatoes, and aromatic basil together. This flatbread pays real respect to the simplicity and grace of Italian cuisine.
Cheese Steak
$11.99
Arranged on a savory flatbread are thinly sliced steak, caramelised onions, mozzarella or Cooper cheese. This filling meal, seasoned with oil, salt, and pepper, is as decadent as it is fulfilling.
Crispy Buffalo Chicken
$10.99
With an optional drizz of bleu cheese, spicy Buffalo sauce and crispy chicken are matched with mozzarella or Cooper cheese. Perfectly balanced for those who enjoy a kick of heat, a bold and zesty choice.
Meatballs
$10.99
Top this flatbread with fresh mozzarella, plum tomatoes, and basil; soft meatballs provide a substantial, comforting touch. This meal is the ideal mix of simple appeal and rich taste.
What Makes Our Starters and Sides Extra Special?
For more than 90 years, our Italian restaurant has been a staple in Luzerne, PA, as we continue that tradition with our appetizers and sides. A dedication to quality, along with genuine recipes and only the freshest ingredients, ensures that every meal is absolutely delicious. Our appetisers and sides create an unforgettable atmosphere from the very beginning of your meal to the very end.
Authentic Recipes
Generations-old Italian recipes form our starters and sides, offering tastes that straight forwardly bring you to Italy.
These age-tested recipes respect our family's legacy and guarantee that every mouthful is as real as it is good.
Fresh, High-Quality Ingredients
To ensure vivid flavors and textures, our Italian restaurant gives fresh, locally produced, premium ingredients top importance.
From our crunchy salads to our creamy stuffed mushrooms, every meal reflects this commitment to excellence.
A Range of Flavors
From
spicy seafood to cosy cheesy classics, our varied cuisine has something for everyone. Emphasizing diversity, we make sure our sides and starts satisfy every pallet.
Family Legacy and Expertise
Having almost a century of gastronomic expertise, we offer to every dish a great awareness of Italian cuisine.
Our sides and starters capture the passion, care, and legacy that define Andy Perugino's Restaurant as a neighborhood gem.
18% gratuity added to parties of 8 or more. Splitting Dinners add $3.00.
The FDA advises consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs increases the risk of food-borne illness.
Prices subject to change without notice.
Operating Hours
Sun-Mon
Tuesday
Wed-Fri
Saturday
Closed
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Dinner)
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Dinner)
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Dinner)
Our banquet hall and catering services are available by appointment. Please contact us for details and availability.
Questions, Event Bookings, and Feedback
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