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The Brown Bottle

(319) 351-6704

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  • 115 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
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  • Italian ,  Lunch Specials ,  Pizza ,  Sandwiches
  • $$$$$
  • The Brown Bottle

  • (319) 351-6704
  • Menu
  • 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+

      (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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