Rastrelli’s celebrates 86 years of Italian-American tradition

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Rastrelli’s Restaurant, a beloved Clinton institution, is celebrating its 86th anniversary this month, continuing a legacy of Italian-American hospitality that began in October 1939.

Founded by Pete and Ida Rastrelli, the restaurant is now owned by their son, Mike Rastrelli, who has worked there since 1959. General Manager Marco Muhs has also been part of the team since 2005, helping carry forward the family’s commitment to quality and community.

A menu steeped in flavor and family

Known for pizza and other Italian and American classics in a warm, old-world setting, with a salad bar, Rastrelli’s offers a wide array of crowd-pleasers on the menu including:

Pizzas: Chicken Alfredo, Asiago Chicken, Meat Lover’s, and morePastas: Fan-favorite spaghetti with meat sauce, tortellini, lasagna, fettuccini alfredo, and ravioli—all served with unlimited trips to the famous salad barSalad bar: A meal in itself, featuring fresh veggies, pickled herring, pasta salads, cottage cheese, fruit, bread pudding, and moreGluten-free options: 10-inch gluten-free pizza crust, gluten-free noodles, and a variety of sauces including tomato basil, marinara, and seafood garlic butterSoups: Garden vegetable, French onion, and rotating daily specialsAppetizers: Fried mozzarella, calamari, garlic bread with cheese, and fried cheese ravioliSandwiches: Pete’s Cheeseburger, Ida’s Bacon Cheeseburger, Reuben, Philly Steak, and moreSeafood and chicken: From cedar plank salmon to Mississippi catfish and golden fried chickenItalian specialties and steaks: Chicken cacciatore, carbonara, parmesan, marsala, plus sirloin, ribeye, and grilled chopped steakCelebrate in Style at Tuscany Special Events Center

In addition to the restaurant, Rastrelli’s operates the Tuscany Special Events Center, located at 2417 Cleveland Street in Clinton.

This upscale venue accommodates up to 300 guests and is ideal for weddings, business meetings, and private celebrations–featuring multiple rooms, a dance floor, podium/stage, and full-service amenities including tables, linens, glassware, and silverware.

Don’t miss the Sunday Brunch

Every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rastrelli’s hosts a breakfast brunch buffet packed with savory and sweet selections—perfect for a relaxing weekend outing.

Visit or book today

Rastrelli’s Restaurant is located at 238 Main Avenue, Clinton, IA. The contact page is rastrellis.com/contact-us/.

The phone number is 563-242-7441.

Visit the eatery online at rastrellis.com.