Inside the Magnuson Grand · Escanaba

Roman style pizza and pasta, made from scratch.

Hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood and real Italian cooking. Nothing comes out of a box. Breakfast every morning, dinner every night.

See the Menu Call (906) 789-0712

Dinner nightly 4 to 9Breakfast from 7 AM

SecondiPollo alla ParmigianaPizza RomanaMargheritaLa Griglia16 oz RibeyePastaShrimp Fettuccine AlfredoAntipastiBruschettaDolciTiramisù Made in house, every day

La Pizza

Roman style crust

Sauce from hand-crushed Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil.

La Pasta

House-made sauces

Alfredo, vodka, marsala and our red sauce, all made in our kitchen.

La Griglia

Hand-cut steaks

16 oz ribeye and filet mignon, finished with house garlic butter.

Il Mare

From the sea

Macadamia crusted halibut, sweet chili salmon, mahi mahi and more.

Il Menu

Dinner and breakfast

Everything here is made from scratch in our kitchen. Ask your server about today's specials.

Antipasti Salads Pizza Pasta & Entrées Steaks Seafood Sandwiches Dolci Kids

Antipasti

Meatball Parmigiana4 meatballs smothered in our homemade red sauce, topped with a blend of Italian cheeses melted to perfection

BruschettaDiced Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil and balsamic on a toasted parmesan crostini

CapreseFresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil and heirloom tomatoes with a drizzle of balsamic glaze

Black Sesame Seared Ahi TunaSashimi-grade ahi with black sesame and house-made ginger soy sauce

CalamariLightly seasoned, crisp-fried calamari with our house-made bold chipotle aioli

Salads

Caesar SaladChopped romaine tossed in Caesar dressing with shaved parmesan. Add grilled chicken breast

House SaladSpring mix, red onion, Roma tomatoes, croutons and parmesan. Ranch, French, house vinaigrette or bleu cheese

Wedge SaladIceberg wedge, Roma tomatoes, red onion, crispy bacon, bleu cheese dressing and crumbles

Italian Chopped SaladGreens, pepperoni, salami, black olives, red onion, Roma tomatoes, croutons, parmesan, house Italian vinaigrette

Roman Style Pizza

Roma style crust and our classic sauce of hand-crushed Roma tomatoes, olive oil and fresh garlic

MargheritaFresh mozzarella, basil leaves and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Pepperoni, or Pepperoni & SausageFresh mozzarella with Italian pepperoni, or pepperoni and Italian sausage

Bruschetta PizzaDiced Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, balsamic and parmesan

Meatball PizzaFresh mozzarella and Italian meatballs

Pasta & Entrées

Matera LasagnaLayers of pasta, house-made meat sauce, ricotta and mozzarella, baked to perfection

Chicken ParmigianaCrispy breaded chicken with marinara and mozzarella over spaghetti

Penne & Vodka Sauce with PancettaHouse-made vodka sauce, pancetta and onion, topped with shaved parmesan

Fettuccine AlfredoHouse-made Alfredo with sautéed wild mushrooms. Add grilled chicken, or 6 large shrimp

Chicken Marsala Fettuccine8 oz chicken breast, pan seared golden brown, over fettuccine in our mushroom marsala sauce

Lemon Chicken Piccata8 oz chicken breast in a lemon-butter white wine sauce with garlic, capers and fresh tomatoes over fettuccine

PastalayaPenne with chicken, shrimp and andouille sausage, onions and peppers in a spicy Cajun cream sauce

SpaghettiWith red sauce, meat sauce, or meatballs and mild Italian sausage

Pasta PrimaveraFettuccine with broccoli, carrots, cauliflower and fresh garlic in a delicate house glaze

Grilled Chicken Dinner8 oz chicken breast, sweet chili glazed, Cajun or classic char-grilled, with two sides

Hand-Cut Steaks

Served with two house-made sides and our garlic butter

16 oz RibeyePerfectly marbled, hand-cut and seasoned with our signature blend

Filet Mignon7 oz or 10 oz, seasoned and grilled to your temperature

Steak & Vegetable SkewersFlame-kissed steak with fire-roasted mushrooms, red onion, cherry tomatoes and peppers over rice pilaf, sweet chili glaze

Seafood Oscar TopperShrimp, scallops and grilled asparagus with béarnaise. Top any steak

From the Sea

Served with two house-made sides

Macadamia Crusted HalibutPan seared and baked with a macadamia crust and mango-pineapple salsa

Garlic Butter Grilled Halibut

Sweet Chili Glazed SalmonGrilled salmon with sweet chili sauce and aioli

Blackened Salmon

Mahi MahiClassic, Cajun, or with mango-pineapple salsa

Sandwiches

Shaved Prime RibSlow roasted prime rib on a French hoagie with fire-roasted peppers and onions, provolone and chipotle aioli

Ghost Prime RibPrime rib, crispy bacon, pepper jack and house-made ghost relish on a toasted baguette

Italian BeefSpicy with giardiniera, or sweet with sautéed peppers and onions

Meatball SubMeatballs, marinara, mozzarella and provolone on toasted French bread

Chicken Parmesan SandwichGolden fried chicken breast, red sauce, mozzarella and provolone on a toasted baguette

Sides

Garlic mashed potatoesTwice baked potatoLoaded baked potatoRice pilafGrilled asparagusVegetable medley

Dolci

TiramisuEspresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream and a dusting of cocoa

Crème BrûléeVanilla custard with a caramelized top

Sweet Heat SundaeWarm fudge brownie, vanilla ice cream, chocolate drizzle and whipped cream

Kids

Mac & cheese with fries3 chicken strips with friesSpaghetti with friesPizza: pepperoni, sausage or cheese

Buongiorno

Breakfast every morning

Benedicts, omelets, country fried steak, pancakes and coffee, right inside the Magnuson Grand.

Mon to Sat: 7:00 to 11:30 AM
Sunday: 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Dicono di noi

What our guests are saying

★★★★★

A shining star on the Escanaba dining scene... Matera is a hit w locals and tourists, as the dining room is always packed.

Erik F. · Yelp

★★★★★

Our first time eating here tonight and I must say, IMPRESSED!

Stephanie C. · Google

★★★★★

Italian food done right is not always easy to find, but this one was different... Everything was absolutely delicious and came in generous portions.

Dave B. · Tripadvisor

★★★★★

Food was great, service was prompt and friendly and the ambiance was great for date night with my wife.

Bill G. · Yelp

★★★★★

All of my food was well seasoned and delicious! I recommend Matera Grill for dinner (probably any evening!)

Marianne D. · Yelp

16 oz ribeye with vegetables and a baked potato — 16 oz Ribeye

Penne with vodka sauce — Penne alla Vodka

Pepperoni and sausage Roman style pizza — Pepperoni & Sausage

Spaghetti and meatballs — Spaghetti & Meatballs

Sweet chili glazed salmon — Sweet Chili Salmon

Chicken fettuccine Alfredo — Chicken Alfredo

Meatball parmigiana — Meatball Parmigiana

Matera, delivered.

Dinner from our kitchen to your door on DoorDash.

Order on DoorDash

Vieni a trovarci

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Find us

2635 Ludington Street
Escanaba, MI 49829

Inside the Magnuson Grand hotel

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Hours

Every night: 4:00 to 9:00 PM
Mon to Sat: 7:00 to 11:30 AM
Sunday: 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Call us

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Roman style pizza and pasta, made from scratch.

Roman style crust

House-made sauces

Hand-cut steaks

From the sea

Dinner and breakfast

Antipasti

Salads

Roman Style Pizza

Pasta & Entrées

Hand-Cut Steaks

From the Sea

Sandwiches

Sides

Dolci

Kids

Breakfast Plates

Benedicts

Pancakes & French Toast

Omelets or Scrambles

Lighter

Sides

Kids

Breakfast every morning

What our guests are saying

Matera, delivered.

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