Matthew's Trattoria & Martini Lounge has consistently been voted "Best
Chef" and
"Best Restaurant" in Erie, not to mention
"Best Dessert" and
"Restaurant that Best Captures Erie's Heritage."
Chef Matthew V. Sarbak, C.W.C.
deglazing a sautee pan before preparing a special
At Matthew's, we use only the
absolute freshest
and finest ingredients to prepare each and
every dish from scratch to order.
Fresh Jumbo Sea Scallops lightly pan-seared with mango coulis, red
Holland bell pepper, asparagus spears, and a nest of Chinese noodles
over imported jasmine rice.
(one of the daily features not always available)
Be sure to call ahead to find out about our daily features. We
always recommend any of these special chef creations that you won't find
anywhere else in Erie.
Another daily special: fresh Chilean Seabass, lightly grilled and paired
with a colorful medley of fresh local vegetables served over bechamel
sauce and splashed with tomato-infused extra virgin olive oil.
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menus
~DINNER MENU~
**Ask about our extensive selection of gluten-free dinners**
**Menu pricing subject to change with market fluctuation**
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~ANTIPASTO VARIATO~
Steamed Mussels..............................8.00
A Baker's dozen steamed with fresh garlic, basil, onion, and a
splash of natural juices
Harlot's Shrimp............................................8.00
Plump pink jumbo shrimp with pesto, onion, whole pepperoncinis and a
splash of dry vermouth
Chef's Shrimp Martini........................9.00
Five jumbo shrimp served chilled in a martini glass with Matthew's
mango cocktail sauce
Stuffed Banana Pepper.....................8.00
A spicy pepper stuffed with a blend of seasoned beef and crowned
with a spicy red sauce
Artichoke Dip...................................7.00
Rich & creamy with toasted baguettes
Bruschetta Trattoria.........................8.00
A crisp, pesto-rubbed half pizza shell loaded with fresh marinated
mozzarella cheese and steamed plum tomatoes; baked and drizzled with
our sweet reduced Balsamic glaze
Crabcakes......................................13.00
Two of our house crabcakes served with remoulade, corn relish, and
marinated nori greens.
*Available as dinner with 3
cakes.....21.00
Shrimp Diablo..................................8.00
6 jumbo shrimp tossed with pepperoncini rings and our spice red
sauce
~VEGETARIAN OPTIONS~
Pasta Roma...................................14.00
Roma tomatoes, red onion, garden peas, mushrooms, artichoke &
spinach tossed with gnocchi in a rich vegetable stock with extra
virgin olive oil
~KIDS MENU~
Chicken Toes....................................5.95
Breaded chicken breast strips with fries and applesauce
Beef Strips......................................5.95
Juicy sirloin strips with fries and applesauce
Pasta Meatballs................................2.50
with red sauce
Buttery Bowties...............................2.00
Lightly buttered pasta for the faint of heart (with or without
meatball)
Ravioli.............................................4.95
A bite-size portion of cheese ravs
Grilled Cheese..................................2.50
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~PASTAS~
Tuscan Chicken................................19.00
Boneless Chicken breast sauteed with artichoke, spinach, and tomato
served over gnocchi with butter, oil, and chicken stock
Clam Sauce Aglio e Olio....................17.00
Sea clams with oil, butter, garlic, and onion tossed with imported
semolina pasta
Parmigiana
Served over penne pasta with Chef's meat-flavored red sauce
*Breaded Herbed Chicken
breast.......17.00
*Veal Cutlet, lightly
breaded.............19.00
Pasta & Meatballs............................14.00
Great-grandmother's short rib sauce Bolognese (flavored with meat)
and hand-rolled meatballs all tossed with linguine pasta
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HOUSE SPECIALTIES~
Grilled Filet of Beef...........................28.00
USDA Certified Prime Black Angus Filet Mignon, fired to order and
served with a side of tapenade, and veal demi-glace
*House Espresso Dry Rub
*Lightly Herbed
(Medium-Well & Well done will be butterflied)
Veal Saltimbocca..............................21.00
Tender Veal Cutlet floured and sauteed, served over a bed of
Prosciutto stuffed tortellini and Pennsylvania mushrooms, blended
with a rich veal demi-glace and a dollop of mascarpone
Italian Mixed Grill.............................25.00
Lamb T-bone and citrus-vodka breast of duck, both fired to medium
and finished with a maple-brandy sauce
Grilled Norwegian Salmon..................18.00
Seasoned with Chef's signature dry rub and drizzled with extra
virgin
Great Lakes Walleye.........................18.00
A new house favorite: Pretzel encrusted and served with a lemon,
caper, tomato remoulade, drizzled with extra virgin
Pan Seared Ahi Tuna Steak................21.00
Sesame Seed encrusted, seared rare and served over Italian Ponzu
linguine with fresh vegetables
~DESSERT~
Tiramisu..........................................$6.95
Cannoli............................................$6.95
Mixed Berry Pie................................$2.95
Crème Brule Cheesecake...................$6.95
6-Layer Chocolate Cake....................$7.95
Copa Spagnola.................................$8.00
Cocoa Pod.......................................$8.00
Chocolate Heart...............................$5.95
Affogotto.......................................$9.00 |
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While substitutions are not
recommended, we can accommodate some special requests. Please allow for additional time and charge.
No outside food or beverages permitted
due to insurance liability and Pennsylvania health code
(celebration cakes may be ordered through Matthew's)
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