Lunch Menu
All dishes are freshly prepared and will be served as soon as they are ready.
Small Bites
$13.25
Meatballs
Veal, pork & beef meatballs with pomodoro sauce
$13.25
$12
Arancini
Risotto balls stuffed with fontina, lightly breaded & fried, served with vodka sauce
$12
$14.25
Fried Crab Ravioli
Ravioli stuffed with crab meat, cheese, garlic & cream, breaded & fried, with lemon-Parmigiano cream sauce
$14.25
$14.25
Calamari
Lightly dusted calamari, flash fried, with a side of arrabbiata sauce (spicy tomato)
$14.25
$11
Pane con Formaggio
Baguette topped with roasted garlic butter, Parmigiano & mozzarella, baked & served with pomodoro sauce
$11
Soups & Salads
Add grilled or blackened chicken or shrimp to any salad - $8
$7 cup
/
$10 bowl
Soup of the Day
Chef's freshly prepared soup
$7 cup
/
$10 bowl
$13.25
Burrata Salad
Arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers & red onion dressed with red wine vinaigrette, topped with lightly breaded & fried burrata
$13.25
$13.25
Cafe Caesar
Romaine tossed with Caesar dressing, fried anchovies, shaved Parmigiano & breadcrumbs
$13.25
$13.25
Italian Wedge
Romaine wedge topped with cherry tomatoes, red onion, pancetta, crumbled gorgonzola, gorgonzola dressing & balsamic drizzle
$13.25
$13.25
Caprese
Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, arugula & basil with a balsamic glaze
$13.25
$11.5
Mista
Arugula, cucumber, cherry tomatoes & red onion with balsamic vinaigrette
$11.5
All dishes are freshly prepared and will be served as soon as they are ready.
Lunch Sandwiches
Served with your choice of pasta salad, mista salad or house made chips
$14.75
Italian
Prosciutto, soppressata, coppa, arugula, roasted red peppers, shaved red onion & fontina on a fresh baguette
$14.75
$14.75
Meatball
Handmade meatballs, provolone & marinara sauce on a fresh baguette
$14.75
$14.75
Sausage and Pepper
Italian sausage & peppers on a fresh baguette
$14.75
$16.75
Cafe Cheesesteak
Sliced ribeye, onions & peppers with white American cheese on an Amoroso roll
$16.75
$14.5
Caprese
Sliced tomato, mozzarella, basil, pesto, arugula & roasted red peppers on a fresh baguette
$14.5
$14.75
MA Special
Mortadella, soppressata, spicy capicola, provolone, lettuce, peppadew peppers & red wine vinaigrette on a fresh baguette
$14.75
$14.75
BLT
Crispy thick-cut bacon, tomatoes, chopped romaine & mayonnaise on a fresh baguette
$14.75
Pasta
Bread not included - freshly baked baguette $4.75
$25.75
Spaghetti & Crab
Handmade spaghetti in a garlic butter sauce with jumbo lump crab meat, arugula, cherry tomatoes, Parmigiano & crushed red pepper
$25.75
$25.25
Tagliatelle Neri
Handmade squid ink pasta tossed in a spicy tomato sauce with blackened shrimp & bay scallops
$25.25
$20
Gemelli
Twisted pasta tossed in a Parmigiano cream sauce with crumbled Italian sausage & wine braised mushrooms
$20
$19.5
Quattro Formaggi Ravioli
Handmade ravioli stuffed with four Italian cheeses tossed in vodka sauce, finished with blistered cherry tomatoes & Parmigiano
$19.5
$20
Elicoidali alla Boscaiola
Tubular pasta tossed with a tomato sauce of pancetta, peas, mushrooms, cream & crushed red pepper
$20
$20.75
Baked Ziti Bolognese
Ziti pasta, house made Bolognese sauce & mozzarella, baked & topped with fresh ricotta
$20.75
Meat & Seafood
$32
Hanger Steak
Grilled hanger steak served with a red wine demi-glace, smashed potatoes & green beans
$32
$25.5
Italian-style Shrimp & Grits
Fresh shrimp, link sausage, roasted red peppers, onions, pancetta & tomato coulis served over polenta
$25.5
$23
Chicken Parmigiana
Boneless chicken breast lightly breaded & fried, topped with pomodoro sauce & mozzarella cheese, served over spaghetti
$23
$29.5
Scallops
Pan seared diver scallops over spinach risotto with roasted tomato coulis
$29.5
$28.75
Fresh Catch of the Day
Chef's daily preparation
$28.75
Personal Pizzas
Gluten free cauliflower crust available - $2
$17.5
Margherita
Sundried tomato & chili oil base, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes & arugula, finished with a balsamic glaze & basil aioli drizzle
$17.5
$17.5
Salato e Dolce
Olive oil base, mozzarella & sliced Prosciutto di Parma, finished with arugula & wildflower honey
$17.5
$17.5
Taylor Street
Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, sliced Italian sausage, roasted red peppers & onions
$17.5
$17.5
Cacio e Pepe
Alfredo & black pepper sauce base, mozzarella, crumbled Italian sausage & onion, finished with Parmigiano
$17.5
$17.5
Tre Porcellini
Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, bacon, sausage, pepperoni & banana peppers
$17.5
$17.5
Salumi e Funghi
Vodka sauce , mozzarella, pepperoni & wine braised mushrooms, finished with Parmigiano
$17.5
Shareable Sides
$4.75
Hot Baguette
Fresh-baked baguette topped with herbed olive oil & grated Parmigiano, served with a dipping sauce of herbed olive oil & balsamic drizzle
$4.75
$12.5
Sausage & Peppers
Sliced Italian sausage with peppers, onions & pomodoro sauce
$12.5
$11
Broccoli Rabe
With crumbled Italian sausage, garlic, lemon, Parmigiano & crushed red pepper
$11
$9
Risotto of the Day
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$9
$9
Brussels Sprouts
Seared with shallots & pancetta, finished with an aged balsamic glaze
$9
$9
Fried Smashed Potatoes
Fingerling potatoes smashed & fried, tossed with Parmigiano & herbs
$9
All menu prices reflect a 3% cash and debit card discount. Please consider payment by either method to enjoy these savings.
Please alert your server to any food allergies.
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Come experience a true, authentic Italian trattoria at The Market Cafe, proudly serving Hilton Head Island. Enjoy a delicious midday break with our lunch menu featuring small bites, soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta, meat & seafood, personal pizzas, and shareable sides.