Lunch Menu
All dishes are freshly prepared and will be served as soon as they are ready.
Small Bites
$13.50
Meatballs
Veal, pork & beef meatballs with pomodoro sauce
$13.50
$12.50
Arancini
Risotto balls stuffed with fontina, lightly breaded & fried, served with vodka sauce
$12.50
$13
Potato Croquettes
Fried mashed potatoes stuffed with mozzarella, and served with chili aioli and bacon jam
$13
$14.50
Calamari
Lightly dusted calamari, flash fried, with a side of arrabbiata sauce (spicy tomato)
$14.50
$11.50
Pane con Formaggio
Baguette topped with roasted garlic butter, Parmigiano & mozzarella, baked & served with pomodoro sauce
$11.50
Soups & Salads
Add grilled or blackened chicken or shrimp to any salad - $8
$7.50 cup
/
$10.50 bowl
Soup of the Day
Chef's freshly prepared soup
$7.50 cup
/
$10.50 bowl
$13.50
Burrata Salad
Arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers & red onion dressed with red wine vinaigrette, topped with lightly breaded & fried burrata
$13.50
$13.50
Cafe Caesar
Romaine tossed with Caesar dressing, fried anchovies, shaved Parmigiano & breadcrumbs
$13.50
$13.50
Italian Wedge
Romaine wedge topped with cherry tomatoes, red onion, pancetta, crumbled gorgonzola, gorgonzola dressing & balsamic drizzle
$13.50
$13.50
Caprese
Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, arugula & basil with a balsamic glaze
$13.50
$13.50
Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Fresh spinach & strawberries with toasted almond encrusted goat cheese and lemon-garlic dressing finished with a balsamic glaze & fried prosciutto
$13.50
All dishes are freshly prepared and will be served as soon as they are ready.
Lunch Sandwiches
Served with either mista salad, house made chips or a cup of soup
$16
Italian
Prosciutto, soppressata, coppa, arugula, roasted red peppers, shaved red onion & fontina on a fresh baguette
$16
$16
Meatball
Handmade meatballs, provolone & marinara sauce on a fresh baguette
$16
$16
Sausage and Pepper
Italian sausage & peppers on a fresh baguette
$16
$18
Cafe Cheesesteak
Sliced ribeye, onions & peppers with white American cheese on an Amoroso roll
$18
$15.50
Caprese
Sliced tomato, mozzarella, basil pesto, balsamic glaze, arugula & roasted red peppers on a fresh baguette
$15.50
$16
MA Special
Mortadella, soppressata, spicy capicola, provolone, lettuce, peppadew peppers & red wine vinaigrette on a fresh baguette
$16
$16
BLT
Crispy thick-cut bacon, tomatoes, chopped romaine & mayonnaise on a fresh baguette
$16
Pasta
Bread not included - freshly baked baguette $5
$26.50
Spaghetti & Shrimp
Handmade spaghetti in a white wine garlic butter sauce with fresh shrimp, arugula, cherry tomatoes, lemon, & crushed red pepper
$26.50
(Substitute jumbo lump crab meat - $10)
$26.50
Tagliatelle Neri
Handmade squid ink pasta tossed in a spicy tomato cream sauce with blackened shrimp & bay scallops
$26.50
$20.50
Gemelli
Twisted pasta tossed in a wild mushroom cream sauce with demi-glace, ground sausage & gorgonzola cheese
$20.50
$20
Quattro Formaggi Ravioli
Handmade ravioli stuffed with four Italian cheeses tossed in pomodoro sauce, finished with blistered cherry tomatoes & Parmigiano
$20
$20.50
Elicoidali alla Boscaiola
Tubular pasta tossed with a tomato sauce of pancetta, peas, mushrooms, cream & crushed red pepper
$20.50
$21.50
Baked Ziti Bolognese
Ziti pasta, house made Bolognese sauce & mozzarella, baked & topped with fresh ricotta
$21.50
Meat & Seafood
$33
Hanger Steak
Grilled hanger steak served with a red wine demi-glace, smashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables
$33
$26.50
Italian-style Shrimp & Grits
Fresh shrimp, link sausage, roasted red peppers, onions, pancetta & tomato coulis served over polenta
$26.50
$23.50
Chicken Parmigiana
Boneless chicken breast lightly breaded & fried, topped with pomodoro sauce & mozzarella cheese, served over spaghetti
$23.50
$30.5
Scallops
Seared sea scallops with horseradish-chive butter, scallop cakes, Calabrian aioli, and vegetable relish
$30.5
Market Price
Fresh Catch of the Day
Chef's daily preparation
Market Price
Personal Pizzas
Gluten free cauliflower crust available - $2
$18
Cafe Margherita
Spicy sundried tomato base, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes & arugula, finished with a balsamic glaze & basil aioli drizzle
$18
$18.50
Salato e Dolce
Olive oil base, mozzarella & sliced Prosciutto di Parma, finished with arugula & wildflower honey
$18.50
$19.50
IL Torero
Garlic aioli base, sliced ribeye steak, roasted red peppers, red onions, provolone & mozzarella
$19.50
$18.50
Cacio e Pepe
Alfredo & black pepper sauce base, mozzarella, crumbled Italian sausage & onion, finished with Parmigiano
$18.50
$18
Tre Porcellini
Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, bacon, sausage, pepperoni & banana peppers
$18
$18
Salumi e Funghi
Vodka sauce , mozzarella, pepperoni & wine braised mushrooms, finished with Parmigiano
$18
Shareable Sides
$5
Hot Baguette
Fresh-baked baguette topped with herbed olive oil & grated Parmigiano, served with a dipping sauce of herbed olive oil & balsamic drizzle
$5
$13
Sausage & Peppers
Sliced Italian sausage with peppers, onions & pomodoro sauce
$13
$11.50
Broccoli Rabe
With crumbled Italian sausage, garlic, lemon, Parmigiano & crushed red pepper
$11.50
$9.50
Risotto of the Day
-
$9.50
$9.50
Brussels Sprouts
Seared with shallots & pancetta, finished with an aged balsamic glaze
$9.50
$9.50
Artichoke Dip
Cream cheese, shallots, garlic & artichokes, topped with fontina, mozzarella, breadcrumbs & chives then baked, served with toast points
$9.50
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 truly unique Italian eatery at The Market Cafe, proudly serving Hilton Head Island.
Enjoy a delicious midday break that’s very far from ordinary. Our lunch menu features soups, appetizers, salads, sandwiches, pasta, meat and seafood dishes, personal pizzas, shareable sides, desserts,
Italian coffees and a full bar.