Orlando's Italian Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Orlando's Italian Restaurant, where authentic Italian flavors meet a cozy atmosphere in Lubbock, Texas. Our diverse menu features savory appetizers like the Mafia Queso and the daring Down-N-Dirty Tortellini, both sure to ignite your taste buds. For lighter fare, our salads, such as the Meat Lovers' Salad or the refreshing Greek Salad, make for an excellent start.
Not to miss, our weekly All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Sundays offer a hearty experience with options for both adults and children, all served with our homemade garlic bread. Pair your meal with a selection from our full bar, and enjoy the lively ambiance that’s perfect for families and romantic dates alike.
At Orlando's, every dish is a masterpiece, crafted to encourage gathering and connection over delicious food. Experience Italian dining transformed into an unforgettable culinary journey!
Every Sunday
"All-You-Can-Eat" Spaghetti, House or Caesar Salad or Soup, and Garlic Bread
In-House Only! Children's price includes a Child's Drink. No take-out or delivery allowed on "All-You-Can-Eat"
Mafia Queso*
Beef, green chilies, and our famous Alfredo sauce. Served with tortilla chips and garlic bread
Down-N-Dirty Tortellini"* **
Warning! Very hot! Order at your own risk!! Cheese tortellini deep-fried and drizzled with "Down-N-Dirty" Garlic Habanero Buttery Sauce
Hub City Hot Wings*
Traditional bone-in Hot Wings. Pick your heat level!
Boneless Wings*
No bones about it! Pick your heat level!
Down-N-Dirty Broccoli* **
Warning! Very hot! Order at your own risk! Fresh broccoli florets drizzled with "Down-N-Dirty" Garlic Habanero Buttery Sauce
Broccoli Fondue* **
Broccoli florets in garlic butter sauce served with our legendary Queso Dip
Pesto Bruschetta**
Garlic bread, Orlando's Pesto sauce, melted mozzarella, and diced tomatoes
Pepperoni Cheese Bread
Garlic bread, Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, and pepperoni. Served with a side of meat sauce for dipping
Garlic-Parmesan Cheese Bread**
Garlic bread, Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Served with a side of meat or marinara** (vegetarian) sauce
Combination Fried Appetizer Plate
Hot Wings, Fried Mozzarella, Zucchini, Ravioli, and Mushrooms
Fried Mozzarella**
Fried Beef Ravioli
Fried Zucchini**
Fried Mushrooms**
Appetizers
Salads & Soups
Meat Lovers' Salad
Grilled Chicken, Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, and Canadian Bacon. Served with Garlic Bread
Greek Salad
Feta Cheese, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, tomatoes. Served with Garlic Bread
Chopped Italian Roast Beef Salad
Italian Roast Beef grilled in au jus and chopped. Served with Garlic Bread
Cholula Spicy Chicken Salad*
Marinated chicken breast grilled in Cholula Hot Sauce. Served with Garlic Bread
Crossroads Chicken Salad
Marinated chicken breast with lettuce, vegetables, and mozzarella. Served with Garlic Bread
Spicy Fried Chicken Salad*
Hot and spicy fried chicken on top of an Italian salad base. Served with Garlic Bread
Chicken Caesar Salad
Marinated chicken breast with romaine lettuce, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Served with Garlic Bread
Caesar Salad
Served with Garlic Bread
Traditional Antipasto
Lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, tomatoes, pepperoncini, salami, cucumbers, black olives, mozzarella cheese, and red onions. Served with Garlic Bread
Minestrone Soup*
Italian Vegetable Soup with a hint of Tabasco! Served with Garlic Bread
Wisconsin Cheddar Soup
Smoky Bacon Flavor. Served with Garlic Bread
Potato and Green Chile Soup*
Just the right amount of heat! Served with Garlic Bread
Side Salads
Jumbo Italian Roast Beef*
Juicy roast with Provolone cheese, spicy green chilies, and au jus dip
Italian Sausage Hoagie*
Spicy Italian sausage link on a toasted garlic-buttered roll with grilled bell peppers and red onions, mozzarella cheese, and marinara sauce for dipping
Cholula Spicy Chicken Sandwich*
Cholula Grilled chicken breast on a wheat roll with Provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise
Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast on a wheat roll with lettuce, tomatoes, Provolone cheese, and creamy Italian dressing
Smoked Turkey Sandwich with Pesto-Habanero Mayonnaise*
Thinly sliced hickory smoked turkey breast on a toasted garlic-buttered wheat roll spread with Orlando's original Pesto-Habanero Mayonnaise with lettuce, tomatoes, and Provolone Cheese
Submarine Sandwich
Salami, ham, Provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and Italian dressing on a garlic-buttered roll. Onions on request
Meatball Sandwich
Meatballs, spaghetti sauce, and mozzarella cheese on a toasted roll
Sausage Burger*
Spicy Italian sausage links on a garlic-buttered roll with grilled mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, and spaghetti sauce
Orlando Burger
Half-Pound of beef served on a toasted garlic-buttered roll with grilled mushrooms, mozzarella, and spaghetti sauce
Cheeseburger in Paradise (Voted #10 in Texas by Texas Monthly)
Half-Pound of beef on a garlic-buttered roll with mayonnaise, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and cheese
The Border Burger*
Half-Pound of beef on a garlic-buttered roll with grilled green chilies, cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomatoes. Grilled jalapenos on request at no extra charge
The Original American Cheeseburger
Half-Pound of beef on a garlic-buttered bun with mayonnaise, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions
Sandwiches
Pasta Dishes
The Pasta Sampler
This two-person feast comes with spaghetti, beef ravioli, lasagne, manicotti, cannelloni, and tortellini, and salads, bread, and plates for two. No Substitutions!
Spaghetti
Rigatoni
Penne
Organic Brown Rice (Gluten-Free Option)
Ravioli (Beef)
Ravioli (Jumbo Cheese)
Lasagne
Manicotti
Stuffed with ricotta and Parmesan cheese
Cannelloni
Stuffed with meat, cheeses, and spices
Tortellini
Spinach pasta stuffed with cheeses
Green Chile Chicken Pizza*
A spicy Southwestern blend of marinated chicken breast, green chilies, olive oil, Parmesan, and garlic
The Angry Bird - Prepare to Sweat This Pizza's Hot*
Habanero Garlic Butter, mozzarella cheese, green chilies, marinated chicken breast, and jalapenos!
The Original Supreme
Beef, Italian sausage, pepperoni, bell peppers, green chilies, mushrooms, and onions. Anchovies on request only
Greek Chicken Pizza
Chicken breast, Feta cheese, Kalamata Olives, red onions, and tomatoes
Grandma Parziale's Chicken Pizza
Marinated chicken breast, Alfredo sauce, Italian grated cheese, mozzarella cheese, and fresh garlic
Meat Deluxe
Beef, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and Canadian Bacon
Primo Pepperoni
Plenty of Pepperoni and Lots of mozzarella cheese!
Vegetable Supreme**
Mushrooms, black olives, green chilies, tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions
Fire-Breathin' Dragon*
Italian Sausage, pepperoni, green chilies, onions. Free jalapenos on request
Cheese & Garlic Butter Focaccia**
Seasoned with garlic butter, mozzarella, and Greek Oregano, with Ranch
Pesto & Cheese Focaccia**
Mozzarella cheese and Orlando's Original Basil Pesto
Pesto & Cheese Focaccia with Sun-Dried Tomatoes**
Mozzarella cheese and Orlando's Original Basil Pesto
Pesto & Cheese Focaccia with Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Mozzarella cheese and Orlando's Original Basil Pesto
David's Favorite Pesto & Cheese Focaccia*
Orlando's pesto, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, and green chilies
Pizzas & Focaccias
Build-Your-Own Pizza or Focaccia
Plain Cheese Pizza with Pizza Sauce
Each Topping From above List
Each Half-Topping From above List
Chicken, Meatballs, & Sun-Dried Tomato - Each Item
Chicken, Meatballs, & Sun-Dried Tomato - Each 1/2 Item
Fettuccine All'Alfredo**
A tasty blend of Italian cheese, cream, and spices. Served over fettuccine pasta. Substitute Pesto Alfredo Sauce for Regular Alfredo Sauce $1 Extra Charge. Wine Suggestion-Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay
Green Chile Chicken Linguine*
A spicy Southwestern blend of marinated chicken breast, New Mexico green chilies, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, toasted almonds, and garlic, sautéed and served with linguine. Wine Suggestion: Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay
Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Tender chicken, broccoli, toasted almonds, wild and long grain rice, and mozzarella cheese, spiced with our secret seasonings, and a touch of Alfredo sauce. Wine Suggestion: Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio
Uncle Louie's Chicken Caldo*
A spicy dish with linguine pasta topped with a spicy marinara sauce, chicken breast, and mozzarella cheese. Wine Suggestion: Conundrum Red Blend
Sizzle Shrimp (Fire Eaters Only)*
Tender shrimp sautéed in a hot and spicy garlic Parmesan sauce laced with Habanero peppers and served over linguine pasta. Wine Suggestion: Llano Estacado Blush
Shrimp Scampi
Tender shrimp sautéed in a garlic Parmesan sauce and served over linguine pasta. Wine Suggestion: Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay
Chicken Dijon*
Chicken breast and fresh broccoli grilled in Dijon and Honey sauce served on linguine pasta. Wine Suggestion: Llano Estacado Blush
Vegetable Dijon* **
Broccoli, sautéed mushrooms, and tomatoes grilled in Dijon and Honey sauce served on linguine. Wine Suggestion: Beringer Napa Valley White-Zinfandel
Italian Chicken Fry
Our twist on a West Texas staple - a breaded beef steak baked with mozzarella cheese and served with meat sauce. Served with a side of spaghetti. Wine Suggestion: 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon
Chicken Parmesan
Marinated and breaded fried breast of chicken baked with mozzarella cheese and meat sauce. Served with a side of spaghetti. Wine Suggestion: Llano Estacado Blush
Chicken Spaghetti*
Chunks of tasty chicken breast blended with sautéed mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, sour cream, mozzarella cheese, and spaghetti noodles. Wine Suggestion: Llano Estacado Blush
Zucchini Parmesan**
Fried zucchini baked with mozzarella cheese, and your choice of meat or marinara** (vegetarian option) sauce. Served with a side of spaghetti. Wine Suggestion: 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon
Pesto Linguine Almondine**
Orlando's pesto combines fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, toasted almonds, and olive oil. Wine Suggestion: IL Bastardo Sangiovese
Chicken Marinata
A tender boneless breast of chicken marinated in Italian spices and topped with mozzarella cheese and meat sauce. Served with a side of spaghetti. Wine Suggestion: Llano Estacado Blush
Italian Sausage Casserole*
Layers of rigatoni, ricotta cheese, Italian Sausage, sautéed mushrooms, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Wine Suggestion: Conundrum Red Blend
Specialties of Orlando's
Side Orders & Stuff
Smoked Bacon (2 Strips)
Organic Brown Rice
Sautéed Mushrooms
Mixed Vegetables
Broccoli, squash, mushrooms, tomatoes, with buttery garlic sauce
Fresh Broccoli
with buttery garlic sauce
Garlic Bread
Two Slices Per Order
Loaf of White Bread or Wheat Bread
Oven-toasted and served with margarine
Spaghetti & Meat Sauce
Marinara or Garlic Butter Optional) w/ Garlic Bread
French Fries
Spaghetti Sauce
Meat or Marinara
Alfredo Sauce
Mini-Corn Dogs and Fries
Small Cheeseburger
with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and tortilla chips
Brown Rice
Beef or Cheese Ravioli
Child's Pasta Deal
Beverages
Iced Tea
Free refills in-house
Sweet Tea
Free refills in-house
Coffee
Free refills in-house
Decaf Coffee
Free refills in-house
Hot Tea
Free refills in-house
Coke
Free refills in-house
Diet Coke
Free refills in-house
Sprite
Free refills in-house
Dr. Pepper
Free refills in-house
Diet Dr. Pepper
Free refills in-house
Root Beer
Free refills in-house
Pink Lemonade
Free refills in-house
Child's Drink
In-House Only - Children under 12 Years Old). All drinks above
Whole Milk
No free Refills
Italian Sodas
Raspberry, Orange, Strawberry, Vanilla, Cherry, Amaretto. One free refill in-house
Strawberry Freeze
No free refills
Homemade Chocolate Rum Cake
A large piece of moist chocolate pudding cake with rum, vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream, and a cherry. Orlando's original recipe!
Colossal New York Cheesecake Slice
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Chocolate Ecstasy!
Key Lime Pie
Tart key lime filling, graham cracker crust, lime-flavored whipped cream
Spumoni Ice Cream
Vanilla Ice Cream
Save Room for Dessert
Pasta Dishes - Half-Order Sizes
Spaghetti, Rigatoni, or Penne
Beef Ravioli
Cheese Ravioli
Half-Submarine with Soup or Salad
Soup Bowl, Side Salad, & Bread Combo
Your choice of a bowl of soup and a Deluxe side salad with garlic bread