Cortese Restaurant - Binghamton, NY

Fresh French bread topped with our homemade pesto sauce, diced tomatoes, fresh chopped spinach and mozzarella cheese.

Jumbo shrimp with our own spicy cocktali sauce.

Sauteed to order in our homemade marinara sauce.

Sauteed in our homemade marinara sauce, garlic and oil.

Topped with three cheeses, spinach and onion.

Served with cocktail sauce.

Marinara with anchovies.

Golden brown, hot and irresistible. Additional charge to cover with melted mozzarella.

Serves 4 guest. A platter of mozzarella sticks, breaded mushrooms and onion rings.

Always homemade and hearty. Chef selection changes daily.

Sliced ripe tomatoes with fresh mozzarella, basil, chopped onion, topped with homemade balsamic Italian dressing.

Meats, cheese, crisp veggies and Italian dressing. Serves one. Additional charge to top with imported Italian tuna.

New Orleans style with garlic, Dijon and bacon, deliciously spicy.

Swimming in a light white sauce.

Stuffed with seasoned bread crumbs and spices.

Sauteed with white or red sauce.

Marinara with anchovies.

Made with imported Pecorino Romano and heavy cream.

Homemade and served wit pizza sauce for dipping.

With ranch dip.

An artistic palate of assorted cheeses, including Pepper Jack, smoked Gouda and Provolone with pepperoni crackers.

Your choice of plain cup or for an additional charge topped with melted Swiss and mozzarella cheese.

Mixed field greens, shredded carrots, diced tomato, shredded cheddar, chopped egg and blackened chicken breast served with cucumber-bacon ranch.

Mixed field greens, shredded carrots, diced tomato, shredded cheddar, chopped egg and blackened chicken breast along with a nest of vermicelli pasta served with honey mustard dressing.

Seasoned chicken breast atop a mound of tossed romaine, Pecorino Romano and a traditional Caesar dressing with croutons.

With ham, turkey and American cheese.

Baby spinach leaves topped with bean sprouts, chopped egg, bacon and sliced mushrooms with or without a seasoned chicken breast to make it a meal! Served with raspberry vinaigrette.

Crisp iceberg lettuce, fresh vegetables, a variety of meats and cheeses. We recommend our famous house Italian dressing for this colossal salad! Served with crusty French bread.

Tender crisp chicken tossed in our incredible wing sauce over crisp fresh salad greens. Served with ranch dressing.

Mixed greens, seasoned chicken breast, dried cranberries, cherries, glazed walnuts, crumbles of bleu cheese served with homemade Balsamic Italian dressing.

With mozzarella, Romano, and our homemade pizza sauce.

With mozzarella, Romano, and our homemade pizza sauce.

With mozzarella, Romano, and our homemade pizza sauce.

8 slices only.

Fresh sweet basil, garlic, and pine nuts with Romano and mozzarella cheeses.

Chicken cutlet tossed with our delicious wing sauce, topped with cheese and drizzled with bleu cheese dressing. Hot or mild.

Loaded with pepperoni, sausage, meat sauce, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, and black olives covered with a thick layer of mozzarella and Romano cheeses.

With egg, cheese, finely chopped roasted peppers, and your choice of chopped ham, sausage or bacon.

Fresh sweet basil, garlic, and pine nuts with Romano and mozzarella cheeses.

Chicken cutlet tossed with our delicious wing sauce, topped with cheese and drizzled with bleu cheese dressing. Hot or mild.

A Cortese original favorite pizza, with our homemade pizza sauce, oregano, and a sprinkle of aged Pecorino.

Plump, succulent sea scallops, sauteed in our rich red marinara sauce. Include your choice of Soup of the Day or fresh tossed salad. Served with your choice of side: Vegetable, Pasta of the Day, baked potatoes, french fried potatoes or rice.

With homemade tartar sauce. Include your choice of Soup of the Day or fresh tossed salad. Served with your choice of side: Vegetable, Pasta of the Day, baked potatoes, french fried potatoes or rice.

A fresh haddock filet breaded to order, then topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. Include your choice of Soup of the Day or fresh tossed salad. Served with your choice of side: Vegetable, Pasta of the Day, baked potatoes, french fried potatoes or rice.

Broiled. Include your choice of Soup of the Day or fresh tossed salad. Served with your choice of side: Vegetable, Pasta of the Day, baked potatoes, french fried potatoes or rice.

Include your choice of Soup of the Day or fresh tossed salad. Served with your choice of side: Vegetable, Pasta of the Day, baked potatoes, french fried potatoes or rice.

You'll want to save a crust of bread to mop up the zesty sauce. Include your choice of Soup of the Day or fresh tossed salad. Served with your choice of side: Vegetable, Pasta of the Day, baked potatoes, french fried potatoes or rice.

Served with homemade cocktail sauce. Include your choice of Soup of the Day or fresh tossed salad. Served with your choice of side: Vegetable, Pasta of the Day, baked potatoes, french fried potatoes or rice.

Broiled with a hint of lemon, or glazed with cream sherry. Include your choice of Soup of the Day or fresh tossed salad. Served with your choice of side: Vegetable, Pasta of the Day, baked potatoes, french fried potatoes or rice.

Your choice of broiled or breaded. Include your choice of Soup of the Day or fresh tossed salad. Served with your choice of side: Vegetable, Pasta of the Day, baked potatoes, french fried potatoes or rice.

With lemon wedge, broiled. Include your choice of Soup of the Day or fresh tossed salad. Served with your choice of side: Vegetable, Pasta of the Day, baked potatoes, french fried potatoes or rice.

Sauteed in our red or white sauce. Include your choice of Soup of the Day or fresh tossed salad. Served with your choice of side: Vegetable, Pasta of the Day, baked potatoes, french fried potatoes or rice.

New Orleans style with garlic, Dijon, and bacon. Deliciously spicy. Include your choice of Soup of the Day or fresh tossed salad. Served with your choice of side: Vegetable, Pasta of the Day, baked potatoes, french fried potatoes or rice.

Sauteed to order in a light, delicate sauce. (Served over linguine optional) Include your choice of Soup of the Day or fresh tossed salad.

Honoring our grandma Angie, we offer a succulent veal cutlet pounded thin, dipped in a light egg batter, and pan fried until fluffy and golden brown. Served with garlic butter for dipping.

A solid veal slice, breaded and topped with our tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Two chicken breasts sauteed in butter with fresh garlic, prosciutto and seasoning, topped with melted swiss and mozzarella cheeses and finished with Cream Sherry.

A tender veal cutlet pounded thin, floured and sauteed to order with fresh mushrooms in marsala wine.

Slices of fresh eggplant dipped in flour and egg, sauteed and layered with tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella.

Pan fried and delicately seasoned with rosemary.

Stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese.

Your choice of traditional half chicken or boneless breasts sauteed with mushrooms, green peppers, and onions in a light red sauce.

Two fresh boneless breasts floured, dipped in egg, pan fried and served with garlic butter.

Sliced floured breast of chicken sauteed in an Alfredo style sauce with spinach, diced tomato and seasoning served over fettuccini.

A tender veal cutlet, pounded thin and sauteed in butter, garlic and seasoning, and topped with fresh mushrooms.

Two chicken breasts pounded thin, floured and sauteed to order with fresh mushrooms in masala wine.

A tender veal cutlet in butter with fresh garlic, prosciutto and seasoning, topped with melted swiss and mozzarella cheeses and finished with Cream Sherry.

Chunks of veal sauteed in red sauce with green peppers, onions, Rhine wine and seasonings.

Basted in Rhine wine or seared with barbeque sauce.

Chunks of chicken breast floured and sauteed to order with fresh mushrooms in marsala wine.

Two fresh boneless chicken breasts, sauteed lightly in butter, garlic and seasonings and topped with fresh mozzarella.

Two tender, breaded cutlets with homemade sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.

On French bread.

Thinly sliced and served with au jus for dunking.

With lettuce and tomato on a hard roll (mayo optional).

Sandwich of a boneless breaded chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.

A sandwich portion of our homemade specialty.

With Swiss or American cheese.

With Swiss or American cheese.

A meatless patty served on a hard roll with lettuce, tomato, onion, and a side of barbeque sauce.

Your choice of turkey, ham or roast beef on toast served with cottage cheese or applesauce.

Roast beef with sauteed onions and green peppers.

With homemade tartar or cocktail sauce.

With roast beef, ham, turkey and American cheese.

Two breaded cutlets with melted cheese and tomato sauce.

Two chicken breasts sauteed with rosemary, topped with lettuce, tomato, onions, mayo and Italian dressing, and melted American cheese.

With provolone and roasted peppers, on toasted ciabatta bread.

With bacon, lettuce, tomato, and shredded cheddar.

Chicken sauteed with homemade teriyaki sauce, peppers, and onions all wrapped in a soft whole wheat wrap.

Your choice of crispy or charbroiled chicken breast, honey mustard dressing, shredded lettuce, cheddar, diced tomato, wrapped in a soft flour wrap.

Beef sauteed with homemade teriyaki sauce, peppers, and onions all wrapped in a soft whole wheat wrap.

Sliced turkey breast, homemade pesto, shredded lettuce, onions, cheddar, and diced tomato wrapped in a tomato basil wrap.

Diced seasoned chicken breast tossed with Romaine, homemade croutons, pecorino Romano, and traditional Caesar dressing in a whole wheat wrap.

With homemade cocktail sauce. Served with french fries.

Served with homemade tartar sauce. Served with french fries.

Hot, mild or garlic served with celery sticks, and our creamy bleu cheese dressing.

An assortment of crispy golden shrimp, scallops, homemade mozzarella sticks, homemade onion rings, chicken fingers, and breaded mushrooms served with tartar, cocktail, honey Dijon and tomato sauces for dipping. Served with french fries.

Strips of breaded all white breast meat, served with our honey Dijon dressing. Served with french fries.

Inspired by Grandpa Cordy's prodigious appetite, this dish is served on two platters - one for a bed of linguine heaped with fresh scallops, mussels, clams, and shrimp sauteed in your choice of red or white sauce. The other bearing a junior cut of prime rib simmered, Milanese style, in an oil and garlic sauce. Also available without the prime rib, for a less renowned appetite.

Made to order with heavy cream, butter, and pecorino Romano cheese. Additional charge to add broccoli florets, fresh mushrooms or boneless chicken cutlet slices.

Extra virgin olive oil with fresh sweet basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Romano cheese. With sundried tomatoes at a extra up-charge.

A rich vodka sauce sauteed with slices of homemade sausage served over penne.

Delicate crepes stuffed with creamy ricotta.

A traditional favorite of pasta lovers. Our rich homemade meat sauce covers a bowl of piping hot homemade spaghetti, sauteed fresh mushrooms, green peppers, and a link of our homemade sausage.

Small dumplings, individually made.

Our tender macaroni with our rich homemade tomato sauce.

With tomato sauce or butter sauce.

Jimmy Cortese's delicious concoction of shell macaroni, fresh ricotta cheese, and homemade meat sauce, baked perfectly.

Our Alfredo with spiced Italian ham and sweet diced onions.

Hearty cheese tortellini tossed with Chef's choice of fresh vegetables and served with our rich Alfredo style sauce.

Delicate crepes stuffed with creamy ricotta.

Of the first ricotta and our own dough.

Sauteed to order in red or white sauce.