Bright Side Italian Restaurant

1948 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH

Menu (As of 10/30)

Bottles

• Bright Side Mix $16.00
• Persepone's Return $16 / $13empress 1908 gin, giffard fraise de bois, st germain, orange bitters, edible glitter, fresh lemon & mint. fresh & bright
• Guava Garden $13.00a tropical blend of hidden harbor white rum, chareau, galliano, with fresh guava & lemon. bright & sweet
• Pepperoni Pizza Martini $13 / $14the old g gin infused with an entire house pepperoni pizza, dry vermouth, olive oil drizzle. for the savory martini enjoyer
• Como La Flor $14 / $13ilegal joven mezcal, greenbar hibiscus liqueur, fresh lime & oj, agave. smokey & floral
• Mother of Dragons $13 / $14ketel one cucumber & mint, dragonfruit syrup, ancho reyes, giffard framboise, fresh lime, & agave. bright & sweet
• Fairtrade $14 / $17cacao nib infused espolon blanco, galliano, fresh pineapple & lemon, demerara. rich & tropical
• Tokyo Drift $17 / $16suntory toki japanese whisky, hennessy, fresh yuzu puree, boozy & bright
• Espresso Martini $16 / $15absolut vodka, cold brew liqueur, frangelico, irish cream, coffee
• Negroni $15 / $14malfy gin, campari, cap corse rouge
• Blush Rush $14.00ketel one grapefruit and rose, apricot and strawberry red bull, fresh lemon, simple
• The Spritz List $13.00
• Aperitivo $13 / $14luxardo aperitivo, fresh lemon, prosecco, soda
• Aperol $14.00aperol, fresh lemon, prosecco, soda
• Hugo $14 / $15st. germain, fresh lime, prosecco, soda
• Solerno Spritz $15 / $13solerno blood orange liqueur, aperol, oj, prosecco, soda
• Limoncello $13 / $14limoncello, fresh lemon, brut, soda
• Negroni Spagliato $14.00campari, cap corse rouge, prosecco
• California Spritz $14 / $13greenbar poppy, aperol, fresh pineapple, orange bitters, soda & prosecco
• Nectar Spritz $13.00oyo honey vanilla vodka, greenbar poppy, orgeat, fresh lemon, soda & prosecco
• Bubbles & Wine by the Glass $13 / 44Wine Wednesdays: great deals and perfect pairings from our specialty purveyors, every Wednesday.
• fruity, zesty, brioche nose, balanced acidity $13 / 44 / $14 / 50
• Bubbles - Canella Lido, Prosecco Rosé $14 / 50 / $8 / 30cherry, wild berries, delicate flowers, pleasingly dry
• grapefruit, lime, black currant $8 / 30
• citrus, lemon zest, pear $8 / 30 / $12 / 48
• Red - Chemistry - Pinot Noir $12 / 48 / $9 / 36bright cherry, plush tannins, toasted oak
• Red - Toscolo - Chianti $9 / 36red berries, violet, iris, vanilla

High Roller

• [name, proof, notes] $6.00Beer · Market Garden Brewery
• Heart ❤ Cider, 6% $6.00semi-dry cider - bright, crisp, sparkling
• Progress Pilsner, 5.5% $6.00german pilsner - light, clean, crisp
• Shandy, 4.5% $6 / $7.5lemon shandy - crisp, natural citrus, light sweetness
• Prosperity Wheat, 6.0% $7.5 / $6hefeweizen - banana, clove, smooth finish
• Citramax IPA, 7.4% $6 / $7west-coast style IPA - citrus, earthy, hoppy finish
• Krispi IPA, 6.5% $7 / $5ipa - crisp, zesty citrus, floral
• Lemon Sparkler, 0.0% $5 / $7non-alcoholic lemon soda
• Mirage Hazy IPA,7.0% $7 / $6double hazy IPA - juicy hops, citrus, hazy finish
• CLE Light Lager, 4.5% $6.00light lager - flaky rice, saaz hops, crispy finish
• Hometown Lager, 4.5% $6.00traditional lager - caramel & honey malt, light finish
• Wine $125.00
• tree fruit, citrus, yeasty finish $125 / $70
• strawberry, bright citrus, pastries $70 / $40
• kiwi, lime, grapefruit, zest, toasty $40 / $75
• tropical, grapefruit, guava $75 / $40
• dried cherry, black pepper, cedar $40 / $70
• black cherry, thyme, streak of acidity $70 / $85
• Red - Owen Roe - Cabernet Franc $85 / $110raspberry, red pepper, cocoa, vanilla
• Red - Drouhin Rose Rock - Pinot noir $110 / $150tart cherry, orange, cranberry, earthy
• Red - Domaine De La Solitude - Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
• dark fruit, earthy, black pepper
• black currant & huckleberry, chocolate & sandlewood nose, silky tannins

Sunday Dinner

• Primi $13.00
• ♥ Pommes Frites $13.00Rosemary & garlic, garlic black pepper aioli, chili aioli, yellow curry aioli, ketchup (VG, VA, GF)
• ♥ Lamb and Pork Meatballs $13 / $26whipped ricotta, house-made marinara, fresh basil, grated pecorino
• Autumn Panzanella $26.00kohlrabi, shaved brussels, roast kabocha squash, red onion, toasted focaccia, cider honey dressing, smoked almond
• Insalata $11.00Add Salmon + 11 / Add Chicken + 6
• Bright Salad $11 / $13Mixed greens, kalamata olives, red onion, cherry tomatoes, pecorino, house dressing (VG,VA,GF)
• Avocado Salad $13 / $12shredded romaine, feta, hardboiled egg, cucumber, red onion, roasted pistachio, avocado, fresh citrus vinaigrette (VG, VA, GFA)
• Caesar Salad $12.00fresh romaine lettuce, crunchy herbed croutons, pecorino, house Caesar dressing (GFA)
• Pizza $19.00sub vegan cheese + 1 / cauliflower crust + 3
• Spicy Chicken Pizza $19 / $13creamy garlic sauce, whole milk mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, jalapeño-basil chicken & pork sausage, basil, chili honey (GFA)
• Marinara Pizza $13 / $19house-made red sauce, whole milk mozzarella, grated pecorino, fresh parsley (VG, GFA, VA)
• ♥ *Sunny Side Pizza $19 / $18black pepper, pancetta, farm-fresh eggs, whole milk mozzarella, parsley (VGA, GFA)
• Mushroom Pizza $18.00creamy garlic sauce, confit garlic, pancetta, lemon zest, parsley, pecorino (VG, GFA, VA)
• Zucchini Pizza $18 / $17sliced zucchini, fresh mozzarella, evoo, topped with fresh grated pecorino, basil, & lemon
• Sausage Pizza $17.00roasted red peppers, Italian sausage, house-made red sauce, whole milk mozzarella, topped with fresh parsley & grated pecorino (GFA)
• Pasta $27.00
• Cavatelli $27 / $20braised oxtail ragu, scotch bonnet chili, fresh grated pecorino & basil
• ♥ Bucatini $20.00tossed in house-made Genovese pesto, topped with crushed pistachio, whipped ricotta, spicy Calabrian chili oil, crispy garlic flakes, & fresh lemon zest and mint (vg)
• Penne Alla Vodka $20.00creamy tomato vodka sauce, pecorino romano, fresh basil (VG)
• Entrees $46.00(comes with choice of side)
• Ribeye $46 / $2414 oz Ohio ribeye, pommes frites, ramp verde, garlic aioli (GF)
• Chicken Saltimbocca $24 / $37thinly pounded chicken breast wrapped in prosciutto, sage, white wine butter sauce (GF)
• Lamb Cacciatore $37 / $26braised lamb shank, tomato, caper, & bell pepper ragu, soft polenta, salsa verde, crispy pecorino, fresh basil
• Roast Napa Cabbage $26 / $29cider braised farro, tuscan kale, spiced apple broth, chili verde, fresh basil, sesame almond crumble
• Salmon Picatta $29 / $17Atlantic salmon, capers, lemon butter sauce, parsley (GF)
• Ohio Beef Burger $17.006oz. patty of juicy local beef made with sirloin, chuck and brisket, topped with melted American cheese, shredded lettuce, caramelized onions, house-made garlic aioli, served with frites (DFA)
• Mushroom Pizza $18 / $17creamy garlic sauce, confit garlic, pancetta, lemon zest, parsley, pecorino (VG, GFA, VA)
• Margherita Pizza $17.00Ohio Heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil, drizzled with olive oil (VG, VA, GFA)
• Entrees $23.00
• Chicken Parmesan $23 / $19crispy chicken breast, ricotta, vodka sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, pecorino
• Penne alla vodka $19.00spicy vodka sauce, whipped ricotta, herbs, pecorin
• Bucatini Amatriciana $19 / $17spicy red sauce, pancetta, pecorino, basil, lemon
• Sweets $9.00
• Avocado Carrot Cake $9.00classic carrot cake, vegan frosting, turmeric coconut sauce, pistachios (VG, V)
• Tiramisu $9.00coffee flavored Italian dessert (VG)

Brunch

• Brunch Cocktails $10.00
• Bower's Bloody $10.00Vodka of your choice + house made mix layered with pepper, spice, & citrus notes
• Mimosa $10.00Brut with your choice of: orange, pineapple, grapefruit, cranberry
• Bellini $10.00Brut with your choice of:, passionfruit, guava, peach
• Espresso Martini $16 / $15absolut vodka, cold brew liqueur, frangelico, irish cream, coffee
• Colombian Isle Iced Coffee $15 / $14tito's handmade vodka, cazadores reposado, plantation 5 year rum, cold brew liqueur, irish cream
• Queen Bee $14.00bombay sapphire, grapefruit, cinnamon, hibiscus, lemon
• Perkin’ Up $14 / $15seagrams 7, frangelico, cinnamon-nutmeg simple, orange juice, angostura
• Starting Early $15.00rye, amaretto, demerara syrup, coffee, cream (served hot)
• Greens & Stuff $13.00
• Avocado Salad $13 / $11shredded romaine, feta, hardboiled egg, cucumber, red onion, roasted pistachio, avocado, fresh citrus vinaigrette (VG, VA, GFA)
• Bright Salad $11 / $12mixed greens, Kalamata olives, red onion, cherry tomatoes, pecorino, Italian dressing (VG, GF, VA)
• Caesar Salad $12 / $13fresh romaine lettuce, crunchy herbed croutons, pecorino, house Caesar dressing (GFA)
• Bright Frites $13.00rosemary & fresh garlic, garlic black pepper aioli, chili aioli, yellow curry aioli, ketchup (VG, VA, GF)
• Brunch $7.00
• ♥ Cinnamon Roll $7 / $15milk bread cinnamon roll, cream cheese frosting (VG)
• Wild Mushroom Omelette $15 / $13mixed mushrooms, caramelized onion, arugula, goat cheese, fresh thyme, side green salad (VG, GF)
• Bacon Egg & Cheese Sandwich $13.00scrambled farm eggs, crispy bacon, chili aioli, potato bun and frites
• Rhubarb Cro-Waffle $13 / $16rhubarb compote, granola, lightly sweetened whipped cream (VG)
• ♥ Cro-Waffle Sandwich $16 / $18shaved leoncini ham, grand cru cheese, Dijon mustard cream, fresh arugula, frites Add a Farm Fresh Egg + 2.
• Salmon Eggs Benedict $18.00English muffin, arugula, smoked salmon, poached farm egg, hollandaise, fresh parsley, breakfast yukon gold potatoes
• Burger $17.00
• Ohio Beef Burger $17.006oz. local beef burger made with Sirloin, chuck & brisket, melted American cheese, shredded lettuce, caramelized onions, garlic aioli, frites
• Pizzas $19.00sub vegan cheese + 1 / cauliflower crust + 3
• ♥ *Sunnyside Pizza $19 / $12black pepper, mozzarella, yolks farm eggs, crispy pancetta, pecorino, fresh parsley (GFA)
• Marinara Pizza $12 / $17red sauce, mozzarella, pecorino, parsley (VG, GFA, VA) Add Pepperoni + 4.
• Smoked Salmon Pizza $17 / $19cream cheese sauce, red onion, capers, cold smoked salmon, cucumber & tomato relish, lemon, everything seasoning
• Spicy Chicken Pizza $19 / $17garlic double cream, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, jalapeno basil chicken sausage, basil, chili honey (GFA)
• Mushroom Pizza $17.00roasted mushrooms, whole milk mozzarella, coriander, parsley (VG, VA, GFA)
• Margherita Pizza $17.00Ohio heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil (VG, VA, GFA)
• Sausage Pizza $17.00roasted red peppers, Italian sausage, red sauce, whole milk mozzarella, parsley, pecorino (GFA)
• Sweets $9.00
• Avocado Carrot Cake $9.00Classic carrot cake, vegan frosting, turmeric coconut sauce, pistachios (VG, V)
• Tiramisu $9 / $20coffee flavored Italian dessert (VG)
• Espresso Martini Affogato $20.00our house espresso martini poured over vanilla ice cream
• Digestifs $11.00
• Amaro Averna $11.00
• Amaro Montenegro $11 / $15
• Amaro Nonino Quintessentia $15.00
• Palliano Limoncello $15 / $10
• Fernet-Branca $10 / $11
• Pernod $11.00

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