Vetro Restaurant & Lounge
Vetro Restaurant & Lounge - where a unique dining experience awaits you. From the moment you walk through our doors, you will experience service like never before as you savor mouthwatering sensations prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Our chef personally creates the creative and classic Italian cuisine; combining traditional offerings with exciting international inspirations.
Italian, American
LOCATION AND HOURS
Location
164-49 Cross Bay Blvd
Howard Beach, NY 11414
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 843-8387
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 4:30 PM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 4:30 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
MORE DETAILS
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Atmosphere
Family / Children, Romantic, Scenic View
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Payment Methods
Amex Cash Discover Mastercard Visa
MENU
- Dinner Menu
- Dessert
- Sunday Brunch Menu
- Sunday Dinner Menu
- Sunset Dining Menu
- Wine Bar
- Lunch
- Spring Cocktails
- 5 Year Anniversary Dinner Menu
- Wine List
- Group Dining
- Cake Fillings
- Rooftop Thursday's Celebration Packages
- San Gennaro
- Valentine's Weekend Menu 2021
- Easter Brunch 2022
- Easter Dinner 2022
- Feast of St. Joseph
- Sunday Brunch
- Curbside Menu
- Spring Dinner Menu
- Rose on The Bay Tapas Menu
- Thanksgiving Menu 2022
- Christmas Eve
- New Year's Eve Restaurant
- Sunday Brunch
- Mother's Day Brunch
- Mother's Day Dinner
- Lounge Menu
- Cocktails
- 12th Anniversary Menu
- Wine Cellar Collection
- Dinner Menu
- Brunch with Santa
- Dinner with Santa
- Brunch On The Bay
- Father's Day Special Menu
- Sunday Dinner at Vetro
Antipasti
Tuna Tartare
$16.00Yellow fin tuna, cucumber, red onion, arugula, oil, chili & crostini
Seafood Salad
$16.00Calamari, shrimp, scallops, celery hearts, garlic herbs, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil
Salumi and Formaggi (Serves Two)
$22.00Bocconcini mozzarella, fire roasted peppers, olives, grana padana, prosciutto, capicola, soppressata, eggplant caponata
Clams Oreganate (6pcs)
$13.00Baked little necks, seasoned breadcrumbs, garlic, olive oil
Asiago Rice Balls
$9.00Mozzarella, pecorino, panko breadcrumbs, truffle aioli
Lemon Fried Shrimp
$11.00Lemon batter fried shrimp with a rich marinara
Calamari Fritti
$14.00Lemon and marinara sauce
Stuffed Artichoke Hearts
$12.00Vegetable and artichoke gluten free stuffing with white wine and garlic
Chicken Meatballs
$9.00Grated cheese, shallot, parsley, egg in francese sauce
Grilled Octopus
$18.00Olive oil, garlic, red onions and balsamic glaze
Mussels Fra Diavolo
$12.00P.E.I mussels sautéed with garlic, chili pepper and white wine; Red or white sauce
Secondi
Chicken Rollatine
$23.00Stuffed with raisins, pignoli, prosciutto, fontina, mozzarella, and mushrooms in a light marsala sauce
Chicken Scarpariello
$22.00Roasted bone-in chicken, fresh herbs, sausage, mushrooms, potatoes, peppers
Chicken alla Griglia
$22.00Boneless breast lightly breaded and grilled; fresh mozzarella; tomato salad
Salmone Ai Ferri
$25.00Broiled with white wine atop spinach risotto
Roasted Chatham Roasted Cod
$32.00Lemon, white wine, spinach and new potatoes
Shrimp Ripieni
$28.00Stuffed with lobster, spinach, grana padana in béchamel
Pork Osso Buco
$24.00Braised pork shanks, root vegetables, potato puree, truffle oil
Pork Chop Milanese
$24.00Breaded and pan fried; hot or sweet peppers
Veal Milanese Capricciosa
$28.00Panko breaded veal cutlet pan fried and topped with a tomato, mozzarella and arugula salad
Russo's Rib Cut Veal Chop
$49.00Plume de veau; flame grilled to your liking; spinach, roasted new potatoes
Skirt Steak
$32.00Marinated, herb roasted potatoes, crispy onions, spinach
NY Cut Shell Steak & Gorgonzola
$36.00Gorgonzola crust, caramelized onion, broccoli rabe and red potatoes
Spring Rack of Lamb
$38.00Grilled herb and garlic marinated; wild mushrooms grilled asparagus and mashed potatoes Consuming raw, under-cooked meats or seafood may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Primi
(Appetizer Portion); Pastas are cooked fresh to order; allow time for preparation. Gluten-free penne is available upon request
Villa Russo's Linguine and Clams
$12.00Little neck clams, white wine, garlic, olive oil
Cavatelli Bolognese
$12.00Russo's classic red sauce with chopped beef and tomatoes
Spaghetti Carbonara Michele
$13.00Pancetta, sauteed onion and egg yolk
Risotto Pescatore
$14.00Clams, shrimp, scallops, garlic, wine, herbs and plum tomato
Rigatoni alla Norma
$12.00Fresh Rigatoni, roasted eggplant and plum tomato with fresh ricotta
Penne with Sausage and Fennel
$12.00White wine, garlic, olive oil, sweet sausage and white beans
Gnocchi di Patate
$13.00House made potato gnocchi, in a veal and chicken ragu
Insalate
Endive
$12.00Candied walnuts, dried cranberries, fresh orange gorgonzola; raspberry vinaigrette
Caesar
$11.00Egg, Dijon mustard, capers, garlic, anchovies
Insalata di Finocchio
$12.00Fennel, fresh orange, citrus vinaigrette
Giardino
$11.00Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, carrot, mushroom, Red onion, string beans; balsamic vinaigrette
Contorni
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe
$9.00Villa Russo Escarole and Beans
$7.00Truffle Mac and Cheese
$11.00Tuscan Potatoes
$7.00Dolci
Cheesecake
$10.00New York style, with strawberry sauce & fresh berries
Tiramisu
$11.00Mascarpone cream and coca within layers of espresso scented lady fingers
Flambé Crème Brûlée
$11.00Light & velvety with a caramelized sugar crust
Caramel Tartufo
$10.00Salted caramel ice cream, with soft caramel center in a chocolate shell, with strawberry drizzle & fresh berries
Cannoli Sunday
$12.00Vanilla gelato & cannoli cream with hot fudge & whipped cream
Chocolate Truffle Cake
$11.00Flourless chocolate truffle, covered in a chocolate ganache, finished with strawberry sauce
Warm Apple Cobbler
$12.00Granny Smith apples and almond crumb topping, with caramel sauce, Served with vanilla gelato
Miniature Cannoli's
$10.00(4pc) House-made With chocolate chip cannoli cream
Gelato and Sorbet
$8.00An ever-changing selection of house-made gelato & sorbet flavors
Sunday Brunch 11:30am-2:30pm (Must be seated by 2:15) $30 per person tax gratuity beverages additional Includes one complimentary beverage: Mimosa, Bloody Mary or coffee, 3 courses European table setting ( family style) , appetizer, entrée and dessert assortment. Enjoy complimentary Mimosas and Bloody Mary's along with multiple courses of our incredible cuisine. Featuring a European table setting to get you started including sourdough bread, mini bagels, country ham, mortadella, soppressata, fresh ricotta, cream cheese, and butter followed by breakfast and lunch favorites including seafood salad, chicken meatballs, stuffed artichoke hearts, eggs benedict, banana pancakes, chicken rollatini villa russo, homemade fruit smoothies and fresh baked sweets for the table
European Table Setting
For the Table
European Table Setting
Fresh baked bread, homemade breadsticks, Danish, mini bagels, country ham, soppressata, fresh ricotta, cream cheese, butter
Primi Piatti
Choice of
Caprese
Bocconcini mozzarella, beef steak tomato, fresh basil, olive oil, balsamic glaze
Frutta Fresca
Seasonal fresh cut fruit plate with berry garnish
Lemon Fried Shrimp
Lemon batter fried shrimp with a rich marinara sauce
Caesar Salad
Classic preparation with egg, parmigiano, dijon mustard, capers, garlic, anchovies
Grilled Cheese
Fontina, mozzarella, prosciutto, tomato with baby arugula salad
Chicken Meatballs
Shallots, parsley, grated cheese, egg, in francese sauce
Asiago Rice Balls
Mozzarella, pecorino, panko breadcrumbs, truffle aioli
Stuffed Artichoke Hearts
Vegetable and artichoke gluten free stuffing with white wine and garlic
Zucchini Fritti con Gorgonzola
Fried zucchini sprinkled with gorgonzola
Secondi Piatti
Parmigiana
Chicken or eggplant served with spaghetti; classically prepared
Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
Fresh orecchiette, sliced sweet sausage, broccoli rabe, garlic and oil
Sunday Sauce
Sausage, braciole, ribs, meatballs: Choice of rigatoni or cavatelli
Chicken Rollatine Villa Russo
Stuffed with raisins, pignoli, prosciutto, fontina, mozzarella and mushrooms in a light marsala sauce
Gamberi con Granchi Gratinate
($8 Additional) Shrimp stuffed with lobster, spinach, grana padana in béchamel sauce
Steak and Eggs
($8 Additional) Scrambled eggs and steak grilled to your liking
Three Egg Omelette
Your choice of ingredients; with potatoes and onions Accompaniment of apple smoked bacon or sausage
Eggs Benedict
Poached eggs on english muffin, maple glazed ham and hollandaise sauce
Banana Pancakes
Fresh bananas, toasted walnuts, whipped butter, maple syrup and strawberry
Vetro BLT
Cherry wood smoked bacon, fried tomato, romaine, baby arugula, grilled shrimp, roasted chili mayonnaise served with truffle fries
Salmone alla Griglia
grilled salmon, dijon sauce; grilled asparagus
Atlantic Sole Francese
Pan fried with egg batter, white wine sauce over a bed of spinach risotto
Dolci
Dolci
Homemade fruit Smoothies and an assortment of fresh baked sweets for the table
Brunch Cocktails
Screwdriver
True vodka, orange juice