Bernardi’s Restaurant Menu
Welcome to Bernardi’s Restaurant, a delightful Italian dining experience nestled in Washington, IL. This casual eatery invites guests to savor a finely curated menu that combines hearty comfort food with authentic Italian flavors. Reservations are welcomed, making it perfect for group gatherings or family dinners.
Start your meal with the Buffalo Salad, featuring crispy deep-fried chicken tenders and fresh greens, or indulge in their popular cheese pizza for a classic treat. The heart of Bernardi’s shines in its pasta offerings; from a comforting 1/2 Gallon Spaghetti Carry Out Special to a rich Lasagna, there’s something to delight everyone’s palate.
With a full bar, outdoor seating, and a kids-friendly atmosphere, Bernardi’s promises a memorable dining experience. Locals rave about the outstanding service and the memorable fried chicken, making this restaurant a must-visit gem in Washington.
Starters
4 Pieces Garlic Bread
Bernardis Sausage Bites
Homemade Italian sausage served with golden BBQ sauce.
Fried Green Beans
Breaded and deep fried. Served with cucumber wasabi ranch.
Brookes Fat Pretzel
This deep fried and mouth watering pretzel is sure to wow you. Served with both homemade secret cheese sauce and marinara.
Toasted Ravioli
A Bernardi favorite and deep fried. Served with homemade meat sauce.
Fresh Hand Battered Onion Rings
Hand battered onion rings deep fried to a golden brown.
Fried Mushrooms
Hand breaded mushrooms fried to golden brown.
Bruschetta
Toasted Italian bread topped with plum tomatoes, sweet basil, garlic and fresh mozzarella.
White Cheddar Nuggets
Italian Skins
Potato skins topped with cheddar sauce, Italian beef, scallions, pepperoncinis and bacon topped with mozzarella cheese. Served with a side of remoulade.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Our homemade Italian sausage, garlic, fresh herbs, parses and cheese, all stuffed in a large capacity dolleed with marinara sauce. Baked to perfection and drizzled in Alfredo
Buffalo Salad
Deep fried chicken tenders dipped in a mild Buffalo sauce with fresh cool greens, celery, tomatoes, hard boiled egg and sprinkled with cheddar cheese and scallions. Served with choice of dressing.
Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast Salad
Chilled greens tossed with mushrooms, tomatoes, hard boiled egg and cheddar cheese and topped with delicious marinated chicken breast. Served with choice of dressing.
Bernardis Chicken Caesar Salad
Araising mixed greens , drizzled in Caesar dressing and topped with Asiago cheese, garnished with grilled marinated chicken breast, hard boiled egg, tomatoes and croutons.
Grilled Seafood Salad
Choice of grilled shrimp or salmon placed on a bed of mixed greens, tossed with tomatoes, hard boiled egg, red onions, seasoned grilled vegetables and croutons. Served with choice of dressing.
Walnut Pear Salad
Fresh, crisp greens with candied walnuts, dried Craisins, feta cheese and red onion tossed in a cinnamon pear vinaigrette topped with grilled and marinated chicken breast.
Cobb Salad
A mix of tender grilled chicken, bacon, blue cheese, hard boiled egg, tomatoes and scallions. Served with choice of dressing.
Side Salad
Greens
Sandwiches
Fish Sandwich
8 oz. of haddock deep fried and served on a hoagie bun with cucumber wasabi ranch.
Black and Blue Burger
1/2 lb. Angus burger topped with caramelized onions, blue cheese and bacon.
Tenderloin Sandwich
Pork tenderloin deep fried to golden brown.
Grilled Chicken Breast Supreme Sandwich
8 oz. delicious grilled marinated chicken breast topped with Monterey Jack cheese and grilled bacon.
Half Pounder
Create own masterpiece.
The Bada Beef Sandwich
Mouth-watering Italian beef served on a garlic toasted hoagie bun smothered with sauteed green peppers, onions and Monterey Jack cheese.
Cheese Pizza
Pizza
Gluten Free Pasta and Pizza
12 Gluten Free Thin Crust Pizza
Cheese ravioli
Stefania Flatbread
Fire roasted and brushed with Bernardi oil and Parmesan cheese, topped with roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, bacon, candied walnuts, spinach and sprinkled with feta and Asiago cheese with a slight drizzle of Olio and Vinos 18 year balsamic.
The Mona Flatbread
Homemade cheddar sauce spread over a fire roasted flatbread and topped with seasoned Italian beef, green peppers, onions, pepperoncini and topped with mozzarella cheese.
Flatbread
Dinner Bernardis Traditional Favorites Pasta
Spaghetti Dinner
Come with bread and butter.
Tortellini Dinner
Come with bread and butter.
Combination Dinner
Come with bread and butter.
Mostaccioli Dinner
Come with bread and butter.
Baked Lasagna Dinner
Come with bread and butter.
Tortellini and Homemade Italian Sausage Dinner
Come with bread and butter.
Spaghetti and Homemade Italian Sausage Dinner
Come with bread and butter.
Baked Tortellini Dinner
Tortellini served in famous meat sauce and topped with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses and then baked to perfection. Served with garlic bread.
Spaghetti with Homemade Meatballs Dinner
A bed of spaghetti with famous meat sauce topped with meatballs and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. Come with bread and butter.
Fettuccine a la Bernardi Dinner
Homemade egg noodles topped with rich delicious Alfredo sauce. Come with bread and butter.
3 Pieces Shells Florentine Dinner
Jumbo pasta shells filled with chopped spinach and 3 fresh Italian cheeses. Come with bread and butter.
Baked Mostaccioli Dinner
Penne pasta served in famous meat sauce and topped with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses and then baked to perfection. Served with garlic bread.
The Godfather Dinner
Cavatappi noodles tossed with delicious homemade secret cheese sauce, topped with Italian beef, homemade Italian sausage, green onions and pepperoncini rings.
Chicken Abbruzzo Dinner
Walnuts, red onions, mushrooms, peas sauteed in garlic and tossed in rosemary cream sauce. Served over spaghetti and topped with a grilled chicken breast.
Chicken Bruschetta Dinner
Grilled marinated chicken breast tossed with bruschetta, served with delicious Alfredo over Penne pasta and topped with Asiago cheese.
Cajun Shrimp Pasta Dinner
Rigatoni noodles tossed with sliced Italian sausage, grilled shrimp, onions, roasted red peppers and garlic in an olive oil butter sauce with Cajun seasonings.
Tuscan Parmesan Dinner
Homemade lasagna made with marinara sauce breaded in seasoned panko, deep fried and baked with mozzarella cheese served over a dash of marinara and Alfredo sauce.
Chicken Parmesan Dinner
8 oz. marinated breast of chicken smothered with meat sauce and mozzarella cheese over a bed of spaghetti then baked to perfection.
Pasta Di Pollo
Penne pasta tossed with sauted red and green onion and bacon then drizzled in our homemade Alfredo, topped with a grilled marinated chicken breast and sprinkled with Asiago cheese
Dinner Bernardis Signature Dishes
Dinner Savory Entrees
1/4 Fried Chicken Dinner
1/2 Fried Chicken Dinner
Ribs and Sirloin Combo Dinner
A 1/2 rack of ribs with a 6 oz. sirloin filet.
Marinated Chicken Breast Dinner
Famous BBQ Baby Back Ribs Dinner
6 oz. Sirloin Dinner
Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Beef Medallions Dinner
Hand cut beef medallions grilled and topped with delicious shrimp and crab stuffing then drizzled in Bearnaise.
Chicken Livers Dinner
Pan fried or deep fried.
Chicken Gizzards Dinner
Baked or deep fried.
Ribs and Chicken Combo Dinner
A 1/2 rack of ribs with choice of marinated grilled chicken breast or 1/4 fried chicken.
Ribeye Dinner
12 oz. choice cut.
12 oz. Prime Cut Cod Dinner
Fantail Fried Shrimp Dinner
15-17 oz. Fresh Whole Catfish Dinner
Fried Stuffed Shrimp
Grilled North Atlantic Salmon Dinner
Fish and Chips
Our prime cut cod hand battered and deep frie
Salmon A LA Tuscan
Broiled filet of Salmon, served over a bed of wild rice and drizzled in a white wine garlic sauce with sauted spinach and roasted tomatoes
Dinner Savory Seafood Entrees
Carry Out Specials
Family Pack Carry Out Special
12 pieces of famous fried chicken, 1/2 gallon of spaghetti with famous meat sauce, a family size salad with dressing of choice and Italian bread.
8 Pieces Fried Chicken Carry Out Special
12 Pieces Fried Chicken Carry Out Special
1/2 Gallon Spaghetti Carry Out Special
1/2 Gallon Tortellini Carry Out Special
1/2 Gallon Pasta Combination Carry Out Special
1/2 Gallon Mostaccioli Carry Out Special
1/2 Gallon Fettuccine Carry Out Special
1/2 gallon Mac and cheese
Carry Out 1/2 Gallon Servings
Dinner Satisfying Sides
2 Pieces Homemade Meatballs Dinner
Topped with Asiago cheese and famous meat sauce.
Seasoned Grilled Veggies Dinner
French Fries Dinner
Sweet Potato Fries Dinner
Wild Rice Dinner
Mac N Cheese Dinner
Topped with bread crumbs and baked.
Italian Style Green Beans Dinner
2 Pieces Italian Sausage Dinner
Baked Potato Dinner
Garlic Mashed Dinner
Chocolate Chip Skillet
A jumbo chocolate chip cookie, oozing with chocolate syrup and topped with vanilla ice cream. Served nice and warm in a skillet.
