Dinner 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.
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. Savor an exceptional dinner with our thoughtfully crafted menu, featuring fresh pasta, meats, seafood, and Italian classics, all served with impeccable hospitality.