Ventano Italian Grill & Seafood Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Ventano Italian Grill & Seafood, where the essence of Italian cuisine meets the freshness of the sea. Nestled in Henderson, NV, this restaurant is a culinary gem that invites guests to indulge in an exquisite menu crafted with passion.
Highlights include the sumptuous Scalopini Dinner, sautéed to perfection with a medley of flavors like white wine and buttery goodness, served over linguini. For seafood lovers, the tantalizing Steamed Clams in tomato, garlic, and basil sauce will take your palate on a delightful journey.
Don’t miss the Lobster Bisque, a creamy masterpiece served in a sourdough bread bowl, or the grilled heart of romaine salad, a unique twist on tradition. With plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, Ventano is perfect for everyone.
Whether you dine indoors or on the charming outdoor patio, experience the romantic vibe that makes every meal memorable. Savor Ventano’s offerings, and let the flavors transport you to Italy.
Ventano Dinner Selections
Scalopini Dinner
Sauteed with minced onions, mushrooms, white wine, tomatoes and a touch of butter. Paired with linguini pasta with same sauce.
Saltimbocca Dinner
Sauteed with prosciutto, sage and white wine. Paired with sauteed spinach and roasted potatoes, with linguini pasta with same sauce.
Prosciutto Dinner
Olives, roasted bell peppers, prosciutto, mozzarella cheese and vodka sauce. Paired with linguini pasta with same sauce.
Vesuvio Dinner
Roasted bell peppers, onions, Kalamata olives, oregano, artichoke hearts and Pomodoro sauce. Paired with linguini pasta with same sauce.
Angelo Dinner
Mushrooms, artichoke, bell pepper and lemon white wine sauce. Paired with linguini pasta with same sauce.
Parmigiana Dinner
Lightly breaded, layered with marinara and mozzarella then oven-baked to perfection. Paired with linguini pasta with same sauce.
Picatta Dinner
Capers and lemon white wine sauce. Paired with linguini pasta with same sauce.
Marsala Dinner
Sauteed with marsala wine and mushrooms. Paired with linguini pasta with same sauce.
Francese Dinner
Coated in egg batter and Parmesan cheese, lightly sauteed and topped with a light lemon butter sauce. Paired with linguini pasta with same sauce.
Madeira Dinner
Sauteed with madeira wine and shallots. Paired with linguini pasta with same sauce.
Baked Clams
Littleneck clams stuffed with seasoned breadcrumbs and parsley.
Steamed Clams Red
Littleneck clams steamed in a tomato, garlic and basil sauce.
Steamed Mussels Red
Black mussels steamed in a tomato, garlic and basil sauce.
Bruschetta
Toasted country bread topped with tomato, garlic, basil and Parmesan cheese.
Shrimp on The Stone
1/2 pound of rock shrimp sauteed with olive oil, garlic and crushed red pepper. Served with creamy miso and wasabi dipping sauces.
Funghi Ripieni
Mushroom caps stuffed with seasoned bread crumbs and baked.
Lamb on The Stone
4-New Zealand lamb chops marinated then grilled.
Calamari Fritti
Lightly breaded and fried squid, served with Ventano's homemade spicy marinara.
Steamed Clams White
Littleneck clams steamed in a white wine, garlic and butter sauce.
Steamed Mussels White
Black mussels steamed in a white wine, garlic and butter sauce
Antipasto Ventano
Serves two-four. Platter of fresh marinated and roasted vegetables, cured meats and cheeses.
Arancine
Ventano specialty. Risotto balls stuffed with peas, ground beef and mozzarella cheese, then lightly breaded and fried, served with Ventanos homemade spicy marinara.
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Five jumbo shrimp with a cocktail dipping sauce.
Mozzarella Sticks
8 breaded cheese strips with a marinara dipping sauce
Antipasti
Zuppa and Insalata
New England Clam Chowder Soup
Creamy chowder with littleneck clams, potato and pancetta.
Grilled Heart of Romaine Salad
Ventano specialty. Crisp romaine lettuce brushed with olive oil, lightly grilled and topped with Caesar dressing, prosciutto and Gorgonzola crumbles.
Lobster Bisque Soup
Ventano specialty. Creamy lobster soup served in a sourdough bread bowl.
Caprese Salad
Vine ripened tomatoes, fresh basil and fresh mozzarella drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction.
Pasta e Fagioli Soup
Traditional pasta, Tuscan beans and vegetables in chicken broth.
Insalata Classicche
Mixed field greens tossed in Ventano's homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce and roasted garlic croutons tossed in a traditional olive oil, garlic and anchovies dressing, topped with shaved Parmesan.
Warm Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach, red onion and mushrooms tossed in Ventanos warm bacon dressing and topped with chopped hard-boiled egg.
Linguine alla Vongole White
Littleneck clams and linguine pasta tossed in a white sauce of garlic and white wine.
Spaghetti alla Bolognese Pasta
Spaghetti tossed with Ventano's homemade meat sauce.
Gnocchi con Pesto
Light potato dumplings, tossed with basil sauce and pine nuts.
Fettuccine con Funghi
Fettuccine pasta tossed with shrimp and porcini mushrooms in pink sauce.
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
Spaghetti with fresh tomatoes, basil capers, olives and anchovy.
Capellini alla Pomodoro
Angel hair pasta tossed in a tomato sauce with olive oil, basil and minced onions.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine pasta tossed in a cream and parmesan cheese sauce.
Linguini alla Vongole Red
Littleneck clams and linguine pasta tossed in a zesty red sauce.
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Spaghetti tossed with pancetta, eggs and Parmesan cheese.
Linguine Pasta con Scampi Fra Diavolo
Shrimp and linguine pasta tossed in Ventano's homemade spicy marinara.
Cheese Ravioli
Ravioli filled with cheese and served with your choice of Pomodoro, Alfredo, Bolognese, pink or pesto sauce.
Rigatoni Portofino
Ventano specialty. Rigatoni with pink sauce, ham, peas, mushrooms and onions.
Pennette Arrabiata Pasta
Penne pasta tossed in Ventano's homemade spicy marinara with pancetta.
Cheese Tortellini Pasta
Tortellini filled with cheese and served with your choice of Pomodoro, Alfredo, Bolognese, pink or pesto sauce.
Le Paste
Al Forno
Baked Ziti
Pennette pasta tossed with marinara and ricotta cheese, topped with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese then baked to perfection.
Ventano Spiedini
6 pieces. Lightly breaded pounded chicken cutlets, rolled and stuffed with Parmesan and mozzarella, skewered and sauteed then topped with Pomodoro sauce.
Eggplant Rollatini
Thinly sliced, breaded eggplant rolled in ricotta cheese. Topped with marinara and mozzarella then oven-baked to perfection.
Homemade Lasagna
Lasagna noodles layered with Ventano's meat sauce and cheeses then oven-baked to perfection.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Thinly sliced, breaded and sauteed eggplant layered with marinara, Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses then oven-baked to perfection.
Manicotti
Rolled pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese, topped with marinara and mozzarella then oven-baked to perfection. Paired with a side of roasted vegetables.
Ventano Tortellini
Ventano specialty. Cheese tortellini, chicken and mushrooms tossed in pink sauce. Topped with cheese and oven-baked to perfection.
Risotto alla Pescatore
Imported Arborio rice slowly cooked with clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, calamari and salmon in a light tomato, garlic and basil broth
Risotto alla Milanese
Imported Arborio rice slowly cooked with prosciutto.
Risotto con Funghi
Imported Arborio rice slowly cooked with porcini mushrooms.
Risotti
Ventano Special Selections
Scallops and Shrimp
Jumbo sea scallops and shrimp tossed with linguine pasta, fresh spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in a garlic cream sauce.
Traditional Scampi and Ventano Spiedini
3 pieces. Large shrimp sauteed, topped with lemon garlic butter over linguine with lightly breaded pounded chicken cutlets, rolled and stuffed with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, skewered and sauted then topped with Pomodoro sauce.
Baked Buccatini
Buccatini pasta tossed with Italian sausage, cherry peppers, fresh spinach and Ventanos meat sauce then topped with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses then oven baked to perfection.
Roasted Rack of Lamb
Drizzled with imported Dijon mustard, a red wine demi glaze and served with assorted roasted vegetables.
Costolette di Maiale
Ventano specialty. Baby back ribs slowly cooked in honey and balsamic vinegar with bay leaves. Served with a generous portion of roasted garlic potatoes.
Ribeye Steak
18 oz. Bone-in ribeye steak paired with roasted potatoes, green beans, jumbo shrimp with a side of demi glaze.
Cioppino
Littleneck clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, calamari and salmon in a light tomato, garlic and basil broth.
Traditional Shrimp Scampi
Large shrimp sauteed, topped with a lemon garlic butter sauce and served over risotto.
Filetto di Salmone
Grilled salmon with sauteed zucchini and a one-half baked tomato.
Potato Wrapped Salmon
Risotto and grilled asparagus with a lobster cream sauce.
Shrimp Ventano
Spinach, mozzarella and tomato vodka sauce.
Lobster Ravioli
Blackened shrimp, asparagus and pink sauce.
Ventano Seafood Selections
Sides
Garlic Bread with Mozzarella
Buttery bread that is topped with garlic and cheese with Marinara on the side
Roasted Potatoes
Fingerling potatoes roasted with olive oil, touch of butter and herbs
Meatballs
3 Jumbo Meatballs with Marinara
Fresh Sauteed Spinach
Fresh baby spinach sauted with Olive oil and garlic
Grilled Asparagus
Asparagus roasted with olive oil and garlic
Garlic Bread
Buttery bread that is topped with garlic and a dusting of parmesan cheese.
Roasted Vegetables
A vegetable medley roasted with Garlic and Olive Oil
Sauteed Mushrooms
Mushrooms sauted with Olive oil
Sausage
Two links grilled then topped with Marinara
Broccoli
Broccoli sauted with garlic and olive oil.
Cannoli Siciliano
Mascarpone and chocolate chips.
New York Cheesecake
Strawberry coulis.
Tiramisu
Espresso and coffee liqueur.
Molten Chocolate Cake
Molten chocolate cake, heated and served with a raspberry sorbet.
Zeppole
Lightly fried dough, topped with gelato, whipped cream, chocolate and strawberry sauces. Dessert is meant for two to four people.
Desserts
Extra Sides
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Extra Side 6 Breadsticks
Baked bread that has been flavored with cheese.
Side Bolognese Sauce
Meat sauce.
Side Pink Sauce
Side Ranch Dressing
Caesar Dressing
Side Alfredo Sauce
Side Marinara
Tomato sauce.