5557 Xerxes Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55410 (612) 424-8338
5557 Xerxes Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55410 (612) 424-8338
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Starters

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    butternut squash, pearl onions, parmigiano-reggiano

    $15

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

    lemon, calabrian chili

    $15

    gluten free, vegan

  • CAESAR

    romaine, croutons, parmigiano-reggiano, soy pickled egg*

    $17

    add anchovies $3

  • KALE SALAD

    radish, carrot, scallion, golden raisin, ricotta salata, toasted panko, miso vinaigrette

    $17

    vegetarian

  • Mixed Greens

    smoked blue cheese, nueske's bacon, sherry vinaigrette

    $15

    gluten free

  • Calabrian Wings

    calabrian chile sauce, chive, ranch

    $18

    gluten free

  • MEATBALLS

    italian red sauce, parmesan, crostini

    $19

Pizzas

Available on our house-made gluten-free crust +$6 (may come into contact with flour)

  • Monday Special: Birria Pie

    braised beef, mozzarella, diced white onion, cilantro, beef consommé, lime

    $26

  • Seasonal Special: Mushroom Birria Pie

    maitake & oyster mushrooms, shiitake crema, mozzarella, chili oil, cilantro, onion, cabbage, vegetable consommé

    $25

    vegetarian

  • KOREAN BBQ

    beef short ribs, mozzarella, scallion, arugula, soy-chili vinaigrette, sesame

    $27

  • MY SHA-RONI

    house red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, fennel sausage

    $25

  • LADY ZAZA

    plum tomato sauce, korean sausage, napa kimchi**, gochujang, scallion, sesame

    $23

    dairy free

  • OLD RELIABLE

    house red sauce, mozzarella, pecorino

    $17

    vegetarian

  • MARGHERITA

    plum tomato sauce, fior di latte, olive oil, fresh basil

    $20

    vegetarian

  • LA CREME

    plum tomato sauce, shaved parmigiano-reggiano, cream, olive oil, basil

    $18

    vegetarian

  • XERXES

    sautéed spinach, sheep's milk feta, mozzarella, kalamata olive, almond

    $21

    vegetarian

  • HAWAII PIE-O

    nueske's bacon, fresh pineapple, mozzarella, provolone, cream, jalapeno

    $23

  • SWEET ITALIAN

    house red sauce, fennel sausage, mozzarella, provolone, red onion, peppadew peppers

    $23

  • TAVERN PIE

    house red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, jalapeño, honey

    $24

  • FORAGER

    crimini, shiitake, and portabella mushrooms, taleggio, fontina, parsley, tarragon

    $23

    vegetarian

  • IOWAN

    prosciutto di parma, ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, arugula

    $26

  • MARINARA

    plum tomato sauce, garlic, sicilian oregano, olive oil

    $14

    vegan

  • BOISE

    potato, gruyere, cream, caramelized onion, olive oil, rosemary

    $22

    vegetarian

  • Sunnyside

    neuske's bacon, sunny side up eggs,* scallion, parmigiano-reggiano, pecorino, cream

    $23

Sides

  • Kimchi**

    $8

    dairy free, gluten free

  • Marinated Olives

    $8

    dairy free, gluten free

  • Housemade Ranch

    $3

    gluten free, vegetarian

Dessert

  • House-made Soft Serve Ice Cream

    vanilla or featured flavor

    $8

    extra-virgin olive oil & fleur de sel $2

    house-made caramel sauce $2

    chocolate covered cacao nibs $2

    root beer float $2

  • Cookies

    three chocolate chip or s'mores cookies served with a shot of milk

    $9

  • Chocolate Budino

    topped with whipped cream

    $9

  • DIY Ice Cream Sandwich

    two cookies served with a shot of ice cream

    $12

*these items are raw or undercooked (or may contain undercooked ingredients). Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

**contains shellfish

Cocktails

  • Old Fashioned

    bourbon, demerara, bitters

  • The Good Witch

    gin, lemon, dolin blanc, demerara rosé, pink bubbles

  • Margarita

    tequila, lime, curaçao, madagascar vanilla

  • Jasmine

    gin, curaçao, lemon, aperol

  • Negroni

    gin, campari, cocchi di torino

  • Paloma

    tequila, lime, grapefruit crema, gochugaru salt

Beer

  • Taps

    a rotating selection of craft beers

  • Bottles & Cans

    Hamm’s
    Surly Grapefruit Supreme
    Bent Paddle 14* ESB Amber
    Bauhaus “Nah” Helles Lager (0.0% ABV)
    Fulton Lonely Blonde
    Big Sky "Moose Drool" Brown Ale
    Bell’s Two Hearted Pale Ale
    Unibroue Blanche de Chambly Witbier
    Wild State Raspberry Hibiscus Cider

Rose & Sparkling

  • Rosé

    Reserve de la Saurine, Vin De Pays Du Gard, France

  • Rosé of Malbec

    Calcu Colchagua Valley, Chile

  • Brut de noir Rosé

    Cleto Chiarli Emilia-Romagna, Italy

  • Lambrusco

    Cantina Puianello Emilia Romagna, Italy NV

  • Cava (0.0% ABV)

    Codorníu, Sant Sadurní D'anoia, Spain

    non alcoholic

  • Prosecco

    Cantina Colli Euganei Veneto, Italy

  • Cava

    Blanchard Perez Penedès, Spain

White Wine

  • Pinot Grigio

    Cantina Bolzano Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

  • Vinho Verde

    Quinta da Raza Portugal

  • Sauvignon Blanc

    Walnut Block Marlborough, New Zealand

  • Erbaluce di Caluso

    Cieck Piedmont, Italy

  • Viognier/Sauvignon Blanc

    Saint Cosme Vin de Pays D'Oc, France

  • Chardonnay

    Sean Minor Central Coast, California

  • Albariño

    Burgans Riax Biaxas, Spain

  • Sauvignon Blanc

    Barter & Trade Columbia Valley, Washington

  • Riesling

    Gunderloch Rheinhessen, Germany

Red Wine

  • Pinot Noir

    Tembo Central Coast, California

  • Barbera, Freisa

    Tenuta Il Nespolo Piedmont, Italy

  • Sangiovese

    Colori, Paso Robles

  • Malbec

    Chakras Mendoza, Argentina

  • Nebbiolo/Barbera

    G.D. Vajra Barolo, Italy

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    Ravel & Stitch Central Coast, California

  • Cabernet Franc

    Mary Taylor - Pascal Biotteau Loire, France

  • Primitivo

    Primitivo Li Veli | Puglia, Italy

  • Montepulciano D’Abruzzo

    Masciarelli Abruzzo, Italy

Place your takeaway order HERE

Starters

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    butternut squash, pearl onions, parmigiano-reggiano

    $15

    gluten free, vegetarian

  • CAESAR

    romaine, croutons, parmigiano-reggiano, soy pickled egg*

    $17

    add anchovies $3

  • KALE SALAD

    radish, carrot, scallion, golden raisin, ricotta salata, toasted panko, miso vinaigrette

    $17

    vegetarian

  • Mixed Greens

    smoked blue cheese, nueske's bacon, sherry vinaigrette

    $15

    gluten free

  • ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

    lemon, calabrian chili

    $15

    gluten free, vegan

  • Calabrian Wings

    calabrian chile sauce, chive, ranch

    $18

    gluten free

  • MEATBALLS

    italian red sauce, parmesan, crostini

    $19

Pizzas

Available on our house-made gluten-free crust +$6 (may come into contact with flour)

  • Monday Special: Birria Pie

    braised beef, mozzarella, diced white onion, cilantro, beef consommé, lime

    $26

  • Seasonal Special: Mushroom Birria Pie

    maitake & oyster mushrooms, shiitake crema, mozzarella, chili oil, cilantro, onion, cabbage, vegetable consommé

    $25

    vegetarian

  • KOREAN BBQ

    beef short ribs, mozzarella, scallion, arugula, soy-chili vinaigrette, sesame

    $27

  • MY SHA-RONI

    house red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, fennel sausage

    $25

  • SWEET ITALIAN

    house red sauce, fennel sausage, mozzarella, provolone, red onion, peppadew peppers

    $23

  • OLD RELIABLE

    house red sauce, mozzarella, pecorino

    $17

    vegetarian

  • MARINARA

    plum tomato sauce, garlic, sicilian oregano, olive oil

    $14

    vegan

  • MARGHERITA

    plum tomato sauce, fior di latte, olive oil, fresh basil

    $20

    vegetarian

  • LA CREME

    plum tomato sauce, shaved parmigiano-reggiano, cream, olive oil, basil

    $18

    vegetarian

  • TAVERN PIE

    house red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, jalapeño, honey

    $24

  • LADY ZAZA

    plum tomato sauce, korean sausage, napa kimchi**, gochujang, scallion, sesame

    $23

    dairy free

  • FORAGER

    crimini, shiitake, and portabella mushrooms, taleggio, fontina, parsley, tarragon

    $23

    vegetarian

  • BOISE

    potato, gruyere, cream, caramelized onion, olive oil, rosemary

    $22

    vegetarian

  • XERXES

    sautéed spinach, sheep's milk feta, mozzarella, kalamata olive, almond

    $21

    vegetarian

  • IOWAN

    prosciutto di parma, ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, arugula

    $26

  • HAWAII PIE-O

    nueske's bacon, fresh pineapple, mozzarella, provolone, cream, jalapeno

    $23

  • Sunnyside

    neuske's bacon, sunny side up eggs,* scallion, parmigiano-reggiano, pecorino, cream

    $23

  • Add-Ons

    prosciutto $5

    bacon, fennel sausage, pepperoni $4

    anchovies, arugula, calabrian chilis, serrano, mixed mushrooms, jalapeno, kalamata olives, pineapple $3

    garlic, red onion $2

Sides

  • Kimchi pint**

    $15

    dairy free, gluten free

  • Marinated mixed Olives

    $8

    vegetarian, vegan

  • Housemade Ranch

    $3

    gluten free, vegetarian

Dessert

  • COOKIES

    chocolate chip or s'mores, three per order

    $9

  • Chocolate Budino

    topped with whipped cream

    $9

Soft Drinks

  • Mexican Coke

    $5

  • Cheerwine

    $5

  • Virgil's Root Beer

    $5

  • San Pellegrino

    sparkling water

    $7

  • San Pellegrino Sparkling Soda

    limonata (lemon) or aranciata rossa (blood orange)

    $5

*These items are raw or undercooked (or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients).  consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

**contains shellfish

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