Top-Rated Italian Food in Escanaba
Explore our full menu featuring Roman-style pizza, handmade pasta, seafood, steak, and classic Italian dishes. Whether you're dining in or ordering takeout, Matera is Escanaba’s top choice for authentic Italian food.
Appetizers
4 Meatballs smothered in our homemade red sauce and topped with a blend of Italian cheeses melted to perfection.
A mix of diced Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil & balsamic vinegar served on a toasted parmesan crostini with a drizzle of balsamic glaze & Shaved Parmesan on top.
Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive oil & slices of Heirloom Tomatoes & a drizzle of Balsamic glaze.
Sashimi-grade ahi tuna encrusted with black sesame seeds and perfectly seared for a delicate, buttery texture.
Finished with fresh chives and served with a side of house-made ginger soy sauce for a bold, rich bite.
Lightly seasoned, crsip-fried calamari served with our house-made bold chipotle aioli.
Salads
Chopped Romain tossed in Ceasar dressing and topped with shaved Parmesan cheese.
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in a creamy in house-made Caesar dressing. Topped with crunchy croutons and freshly grated parmesan cheese, topped with a lightly seasoned grilled chicken breast
A fresh blend of spring mix, crisp red onion, and ripe Roma tomatoes, topped with crunchy croutons and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Served with your choice of dressing, Ranch, French, House Vinaigrette, or Bleu Cheese dressing.
A crisp iceberg wedge topped with ripe Roma tomatoes, red onions, crispy bacon, and creamy bleu cheese dressing.
Finished with bleu cheese crumbles and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
A hearty blend of crisp greens, zesty pepperoni, savory salami, black olives, red onions, and ripe Roma tomatoes.
Tossed with croutons and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Finished with out house italian vinaigrette.
Sandwiches
Hand-carved slow roasted prime rib layered on a French bread hoagie, with fire-roasted peppers and onions, topped with melted provolone cheese and a house-made chipotle aioli.
Meatballs on a toasted French bread hoagi mothered in our homemade marinara sauce and blend of mozzarella and provolone cheese melted on top.
Spicy- Thinly sliced beef cooked and kept warm u jus, served wet on a French bread hoagie and side of mild giardiniera. Add peppers and onions for $3. Add cheese for $1
Sweet-Same as spicy but served with sauteed sweet peppers and onions instead of the giardiniera. Add cheese for $1.
Shaved prime rib layered with crispy bacon and melted pepperjack cheese. Finished with our house-made Ghost relish on a toasted baguette.
Golden fried chicken breast layered with ou ouse-made red sauce topped with our mozzarell and provolone blend on a toasted baguette.
Premium Hand Cut Steaks
A perfectly marbled, hand-cut ribeye, seasoned with our signature blend of spices and grilled to your desired temperature. Served with a choice of two house-made sides, and topped with an in house-made garlic butter.
7 oz or 10 oz cut of tender, hand-cut filet, seasoned with our signature blend and grilled to your desired temperature. Served with two house-made sides and topped with our house-made garlic butter.
Marinated flame kissed steak stacked with fire-roasted mushrooms, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers. Served over in house rice pilaf and brushed with a sweet chili glaze.
Designed to add an extra special flavor to a steak, also a beautiful light meal option. A combination of shrimp, scallops, and grilled asparagus, topped with an in house bearaise sauce.
From the Sea
A perfectly grilled halibut filet, seasoned and topped with our in house-made garlic butter. Served with your choice of two sides.
A delicate halibut filet, pan seared and baked with a crispy macadamia nut crust. Topped with a vibrant tropical mango-pineapple salsa. Served with your choice of two sides.
A seasoned and pan seared salmon filet with our blackened seasoning. Served with your choice of two sides.
A grilled salmon filet glazed with a sweet chili sauce, finished with a drizzle of creamy sweet chili aioli. Served with your choice of two sides.
Fresh Mahi Mahi grilled to perfection and served with your choice of preperation: Classic, Cajun, or topped with our tropical mango-pineapple salsa. Served with your choice of two house-made side.
Roman Style Italian Pizzas
Roma style crust & our homemade classic Italian pizza sauce made with hand crushed Roma tomatoes, Kosher salt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil & fresh minced Garlic, topped with balls of fresh mozzarella, basil leaves & a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Roma style crust with our homemade classic Italian pizza sauce topped with balls of fresh mozzarella & our Italian style Pepperoni/Pepperoni & Italian Sausage.
Roma style crust with our homemade classic Italian pizza sauce topped a mix of diced Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil & balsamic vinegar served on a toasted parmesan crostini with a drizzle of balsamic glaze & shaved parmesan on top.
Roma style crust with our homemade classic Italian pizza sauce topped with balls of fresh mozzarella & our Italian Meatballs.
Entrées
Hearty layers of pasta, our house-made meat sauce, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella baked until perfection.
A bold twist on a classic Cajun favorite! Penne pasta tossed with tender chicken, juicy shrimp, and savory andouille sausage, sautéed with onions and peppers in a rich, spicy Cajun cream sauce.
An 8 oz. grilled chicken breast served with your choice of two sides. Availiable brushed with sweet chili glaze, Cajun style, or classic char-grilled and seasoned.
An 8 oz. pan-seared chicken breast in a bright lemon-butter white wine sauce with garlic, capers, and topped with fresh tomatoes. Served over fettucine noodles.
Crispy breaded chicken breast topped with rich marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, served over a bed of spaghetti.
Fettucine noodles tossed in our made to order Alfredo sauce w/ sauteed wild mushrooms.
Fettucine noodles tossed in our made to order Alfredo sauce w/ sauteed wild mushrooms and a Grilled Chicken Breast.
Fettucine noodles tossed in our made to order Alfredo sauce w/ sauteed wild mushrooms and 6 Large Shrimp.
A 8oz chicken breast lightly coated in seasoned flour and pan seared golden brown & served atop a bed of Fettucine noodles smothered in our homemade mushroom marsala sauce.
Spaghetti noodles smothered in our homemade Red sauce or Meat sauce with mild Italian sausage.
Penne pasta tossed in our homemade vodka sauce w/ Pancetta & Onion and topped with shaved parmesan.
Hand-tossed fettuccine with broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, and fresh garlic. Lightly sauteed and finished in a delicate house glaze.
Desserts
A classic Italian dessert featuring layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and a dusting of cocoa powder.
A timeless French custard with a delicate vanilla sean base find ed tha pa rectly came and a sprig of mint.
A rich, fudge brownie served warm and topped with creamy vanilla ice cream, a chocolate drizzle and a swirl of whipped cream.
Kids Meals
With fries
with fries
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Pepperoni, Sausage or Cheese
Sides