Pasta D'Arte - Chicago Italian Restaurant

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Pasta D'Arte included in the 2012 MICHELIN Guide Chicago. 01/25/2012 Pasta D'Arte was recommended by Michelin recently, in the MICHELIN Guide Chicago 2012.
About Pasta D'Arte, Michelin said:

"If there were such a contest, Pasta d'Arte could easily be a frontrunner for friendliest restaurant in Chicago. The chef-owned, family-run trattoria is a local favorite, owing in part to its staff, which combines personal warmth with professional knowledge. Guests can view the same level of skill reflected in the semi-open kitchen, as they settle into the intimate dining room or make their way to the heated courtyard patio. Hearty and traditional Italian dishes comprise the bill of fare, perhaps including tender veal saltimbocca in a silky butter-white wine sauce, or a warming bowl of vegetable-barley soup that is the perfect antidote to a blustery Chicago evening. Lunches are lighter yet still satisfy with several types of pizzas and panini."

Check out Pasta D'Arte on WTTW's Check Please! 10/28/2011 Check out Pasta D'Arte Tonight at 8 PM on WTTW's Check Please!

Here is Mark's intro and bellow watch the entire panel discussion:

Here is the discussion of the 3 patrons:

Bill recommended Pasta D'Arte for the phenomenal Italian cuisine.

"An intimate Italian restaurant that pays great attention to detail. Old world recipes, homemade sauces, and large portions of pasta are sure to satisfy. The atmosphere has a warm family feel. Don’t leave without tasting the cannoli!" - Bill Passmore, Firefighter, Chicago

To watch the complete show and discussion about Pasta D'Arte go to WTTW's website.

Sweetest Day is October 15th- Reserve Today 09/26/2011 Treat your sweetest to the finest Italian fare in all of the Chicagoland Area. Space is limited, so please make your reservation today.

Half Price Select Bottles of Wine Tues. & Thurs. 09/26/2011 Come Check out our rotating list of half price wines available Tuesday and Thursday only.

Milbrandt Vinyard's Autumn Wine Dinner Menu is Ready - Click below to view 08/18/2011

Autumn Wine Dinner Featuring Milbrandt Winery of Washington State

Featuring:
Guest speaker and winery owner Butch Milbrandt
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

FIRST COURSE- CROSTINI DI POLENTA

Fried cormeal squares topped with melted gorgonzola cheese and braised leeks drizzled with balsamic reduction

PROSCIUTTO E CARCIOFI

Fresh sliced Prosciutto di Parma served over mixed greens and grilled imported long stem artichokes

WINE: Milbrandt Vineyards Traditions Riesling

SECOND COURSE- RAVIOLI DI VITELLO IN SUGO POMODORO E BASILICO

Veal filled ravioli served in a fresh tomato and basil sauce

WINE: Milbrandt Vineyards Traditions Merlot

INTERMEZZO

SORBETTO DI FRUTTA

Passion Fruit sorbet

THIRD COURSE- SPEZZETINO D'AGNELLO

Lamb stew with mixed root vegetables and Malbec wine, served over garlic mashed potatoes

WINE: Milbrandt Winery Estate Malbec

FOURTH COURSE- TORTA DI FORMAGGIO AL CIOCCOLATO

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

WINE: Milbrandt Late Harvest Reisling

Reserve today by calling (773)763-1181
$54.00 plus tax and gratuity

Kickin' off the Autumn Wine Dinner Sept. 22nd. 08/04/2011 Keep the date open as we are planning a terrific menu to pair with the Washington State Winery Milbrandt. Butch Milbrandt will be here to discuss his wines while you feast on the wonderful food prepared by Chef Mark.Salute!
We will post the menu here as soon as its finalized.

$5 House Wine - White or Red 07/22/2011 House wine (white and red) being served daily for only $5.00 while suplies last.
Ask your served for details

Happy 4th of July weekend! 07/02/2011 Everyone have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend. Mention this and receive 15% off your entire food bill all weekend long. July 1st-3rd Friday thru Sunday

Voveti Prosecco Wine tasting 06/14/2011 Taste Italy's refreshing sparkling white wine in our out door courtyard, standing room only will ensure a relaxing casual atmosphere. We will also be serving light appetizers. June 29th Wednesday starting at 7:00pm

Call to reserve or with any further questions just $28 per person (reservations only)

Half Price Select Bottles of Wine Tues. & Thurs. 05/18/2011 Come Check out our rotating list of half price wines available Tuesday and Thursday only.

Welcome Warm Weather Wine Dinner Posted Check out the Menu 03/31/2011

Warm Weather Welcome Wine Dinner

Guest speaker: Paolo Saracco
Thursday, April 28th 2011

FIRST COURSE- COZZE ALLA RIESLING

Fresh P.E.I. Mussels simmered in Saracco Riesling with a touch of garlic and a pinch of chiles

RADICCHIO ALLA CONTESSA

Prosciutto and mozzarella wrapped with radicchio and grilled

WINE: Saracco Riesling

SECOND COURSE- RISOTTO CON SALSICCIA E PISELLI

Arborio rice folded with crumbled sausage and spring peas served in a light Parmesan cream sauce topped with shaved Pecorino Romano cheese

WINE: Boroli Barbera D'Alba

INTERMEZZO

Sorbetto di Limone

Lemon Sorbet

THIRD COURSE- SCALLOPINE AI FUNGHI MISTI

Tender veal scallopine in a mixed mushroom sauce served with roasted potatoes and asparagus

WINE: Saracco Pinot Noir

FOURTH COURSE- TIRAMISU DELLA CASA

Espresso and Kahlua dipped lady fingers layered and topped with mascarpone cheese

WINE: Saracco Moscato

We Now Accept Online Orders for Delivery and Take Out 03/20/2011 We Now Accept Online Orders for Delivery and Take Out.

Fat Tuesday Wine Dinner pics, thank you all who attended 03/10/2011 As always the wine dinner was great fun. Anyone that ordered wine we now have your order in.

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Lenten Specials are available everyday! 03/09/2011 Whether it's time to feed your family, friends, or business associates, Pasta D'arte is the place to be for all of your lenten needs. Offering a variety of fresh fish, seafood, and vegetarian items daily!

Fat Tuesday Wine Dinner - March 8th, 2011. Reserve today! Click below to see menu 02/09/2011

Fat Tuesday Wine Dinner

Guest speaker: Robb Hultman
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

FIRST COURSE- BRUSCHETTA MEDITTERRANEA

Toasted crostini topped with artichoke, black olive, bel pepper, garlic, and fresh basil, topped with shaved Reggiano cheese

MISTO DI FRITTURA

Flash fried calamari, shrimp, and octopus, served with spicy tomato, and creamy garlic sauce

WINE: Cotes Du Rhone Blanc

SECOND COURSE- GNOCCHI RIPIENI ALLA VODKA

Gorgonzola filled potato dumpling pasta, in vodka sauce with sun-dried tomato, walnuts, and topped with gorgonzola cheese

WINE: Cotes Du Rhone Rose

INTERMEZZO

SORBETTO DI KIWI

Kiwi fruit sorbet

THIRD COURSE- COSTOLA BREVE AL FORNO

Braised Beef short rib with root vegetables, white wine, and tomato sauce, served with garlic and dill mashed potatoes

WINE: Cotes Du Rhone Rouge

FOURTH COURSE- CROSTATA DI MELA

Warm apple cinnamon pastry, served with caramel gelato

WINE: Chateau Bel Air Saint Croix Du Mont

Sardinian Wine Dinner Tuesday Feb. 1st 01/06/2011

Wine Dinner

Sardinian Wine Dinner
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
Featuring Cantina Sandati Winery- Sardegna
guest speaker:Giovanni Sicilia

FIRST COURSE- CALAMARI RIPIENI

Calamari stuffed with bread crumbs, Parmesan, parsley and garlic served with a bel pepper sauce

CARDI FRITTI

Pan fried cardoons served with a spicy tomato sauce

WINE: CANTINA SANDATI VERMENTINO

SECOND COURSE- RISOTTO ZAFFERANO CON RAGU DI VITELLO

Saffron risotto topped with veal ragout, and Parmesan cheese

WINE: CANTINA SANDATI GROTA ROSSA

INTERMEZZO

SORBETTO DI LIMONE

Lemon sorbet

THIRD COURSE- BISTECCA DI MANZO ALLA GRIGLIA

An 8oz. New York strip steak Italian marinated and charcoal grilled to medium temperature served with seasonal vegetable and roasted potatoes

WINE: CANTINA SANDATI SHARDANA

FOURTH COURSE- TORTA DI FORMAGGIO DELLA NONNA

Grandma's homemade cheese cake topped with raspberries in syrup

WINE: MARCO FELLUGA MOSCATO ROSSO

Gluten free beer @ Pasta D'arte 12/08/2010 Along with various options for gluten free meals here at Pasta D'arte we now offer gluten free beer as well.
Daura by Estrella from Spain and Bard's domestic gluten free beer.

We've launched! 11/04/2010 With a varied menu, featuring everything from scallopine to braciole, seafood to steak, homemade pasta to homemade desserts, there is certainly plenty to enjoy. “My original idea was to open up a place and express my creativity through pasta, so that’s why we named this place ‘art of pasta’ – pasta dell’ arte, but pasta d’arte is easier to say and people get the gist of it. Then I started to notice that the fresh fish I would put on special was selling really well, as was the veal, and the steak, so as time went by I adjusted the menu. I still have creative pastas with different sauces – we don’t just douse everything in tomato sauce – but now we offer so much more.

What does it take to run a successful Italian restaurant in Chicago? 11/03/2010 Having apprenticed with Roman and Bolognese chefs, Mark also draws from his Italian roots for inspiration: his mother is from Apulia, a region located on the Adriatic coast and known for its rich and fresh seafood, and his father is from Abruzzo, a region renowned for its meat dishes. At Pasta D’Arte, Mark brings a variety of regional dishes to the table, showcasing the best in Italian cuisine. “Our lasagna is truly Bolognese style lasagna, we make it with the spinach pasta, ground beef and veal Bolognese, and we don’t use too much ricotta, like how they make lasagna further south.” But tradition has to keep up with modern developments, too: “We have gluten free meals here, a gluten-free menu, and I also have a very high quality whole wheat pasta that we can use with any sauce for customers who’d rather enjoy a slightly healthier option.

Pasta D'Arte is a family owned Italian restaurant offering authentic Italian Cuisine in the Heart of Chicago's North Side. We Offer Italian food Carry-Out, Delivery and Italian Catering.