Italian crostini (2) topped with marinated tomato and diced fresh mozzarella cheese, dressed with extra virgin olive oil. *each additional piece add $2
Calamari alla Griglia
$16.95
Grilled tender calamari dressed with extra virgin olive oil & mixed herb marinade, over a julienne of radicchio, cabbage, and roasted cherry tomatoes
Calamari Fritti
$15.95
Tender Boston calamari, flash fried, served with spicy tomato sauce
COZZE SCOPPIATE
$13.95
Fresh mussels cooked in your choice of olive oil-garlic sauce, tomato sauce or Arrabbiata spicy sauce, served with garlic rubbed grilled crostini
CROSTINI DI POLENTA
$11.95
Italian cornmeal squares topped with melted Gorgonzola cheese & braised leeks, dressed with balsamic syrup
POLPO MEDITTERRANEO
$18.95
Grilled octopus served over a fresh sautee of spinach, Tuscan white beans and fresh tomatoes in a lightly spiced white wine sauce
PROSCIUTTO E CARCIOFI
$13.95
Grilled imported long stem artichokes, served over a mixed green and tomato salad, surrounded by slices of Prosciutto di Parma & topped with fresh shaved Parmigiano & balsamic glaze
Vongole Gratinate
$12.95
Full: $21.95
Baked top neck clams, filled with our house seasoned bread crumbs
Insalate
BARBABIETOLA
$12.95
mixed greens, roasted red beets, roasted pecans, red onion, gorgonzola cheese, aged balsamic dressing
CAESAR
$10.95
Mixed greens, crispy bacon and homemade croutons mixed with authentic Caesar dressing and topped with parmesan
CAPRESE
$12.95
Traditional layered beef-steak tomato with fresh Mozzarella and basil pesto, dressed with extra virgin olive oil and oregano
Roasted asparagus topped with fresh tomato, sweet Gorgonzola cheese, extra virgin olive oil & figs balsamic reduction
MISTA DELLA CASA
1/4 tray: $15.00
Fresh selection of Mesculine salad, tomato, carrots, cucumber & radish served with homemade Italian vinaigrette
TRICOLORI
$12.95
Arugola, radicchio, cabbage, marinated tomatoes and cannellini beans with a lemon herb infused olive oil dressing topped with goat cheese
Pizza
CIOCIARA
$14.95
Sausage, shitake mushrooms, red onions & mozzarella
MARGHERITA
$13.95
Fresh Mozzarella, tomato, oregano & topped with fresh basil
Prosciutto e Rucola
$13.95
Pizza with prosciutto di Parma, fresh arugula, mozzarella and roasted cherry tomato
Siciliano
$15.95
Sausage, pepperoni, onion, bel pepper, mushroom, and bacon
Risotto
RISOTTO DEL BOSCAIOLO
$24.95
Arborio rice simmered with Italian sausage, peas, mushrooms, spinach, diced tomato & light creamy demiglace
RISOTTO PESCATORA
$31.95
Arborrio rice simmered with bay scallops, squid, shrimp, clams and mussels in a lightly spiced tomato seafood wine sauce
RISOTTO PORCINI E ASPARAGI
$31.95
Arborio rice simmered with porcini mushrooms, asparagus, and white truffle demiglace, topped with 4oz of sliced filet mignon, served rare
Pasta
Bucatini all'Osso di Manzo
$24.95
Thick hollow spaghetti served with braised short rib meat in a spicy tomato sauce with shaved Parmesan cheese
Cavatelli al Sapori
$18.95
Eight finger cavatelli pasta tossed with Italian sausage and fresh rosemary, in a plum tomato wine sauce with grated Romano
Gemelli al Pesto
$22.95
Twin spiral pasta tossed with shrimp, roasted cherry tomato and creamy basil pesto
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
$17.95
Homemade potato dumplings tossed in tomato sauce with fresh basil, onion and mozzarella
Gnocchi Pecorino
$24.95
Jalapeno and ricotta cheese filled potato dumplings served in a black truffle, tomato and cream sauce with asparagus tips and grilled chicken topped with shaved Pecorino Romano
Linguini del Mare
$31.95
Linguini pasta sauteed with shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels and squid served in a spicy garlic, white wine and tomato sauce
Ravioli Dell'Arragosta
$23.95
Hand made lobster filled ravioli served in a sauce of fresh tomatoes. leeks and seafood cream
Ravioli di Zucca
$18.95
Pumpkin ravioli served in your choice of a butter, sage and parmesan sauce with sauteed butter nut squash OR a reduced aged balsamic cream sauce
Rigatoni alla Vodka
$18.95
Rigatoni pasta served in a light pink sauce with vodka, Prosciutto and onion
Sacchettini Bolognese
$18.95
Homemade ricotta cheese filled pouch pasta served in a ground beef & veal Bolognese sauce, topped with shaved Parmigiano.
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
$17.95
Spaghetti tossed with pancetta, olive oil and white wine, served in a creamy sauce of egg and Parmesan
Spaghetti alla Chitarra
$23.95
Homemade spaghetti pasta sauteed with shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, shallots and spinach in a lightly spiced curry cream sauce
Spaghettini Vongole Veraci
$19.95
Thin spaghetti pasta tossed with fresh button clams in a white wine, olive oil and garlic sauce sprinkled with parsley and a pinch of chilies *red sauce upon request
Tortellini al Forno
$18.95
Choice of meat or cheese filled tortellini, sauteed with ricotta cheese and mushrooms in a creamy tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese and baked
Secondi
Braciole di Carne
$25.95
Sirloin beef rolls stuffed with garlic, Parmesan and parsley simmered in tomato sauce and served over ear shaped pasta
Ciambotto
$21.95
A combination of Italian sausage, bell peppers, potatoes, oregano and onions in a tomato wine sauce
Pollo al Balsamico
$21.95
Chicken breast sauteed in a balsamic sauce with fresh tomato, rosemary, garlic and olive oil served with roasted potatoes
Pollo alla Parmigiana
$21.95
Panko breaded chicken breast, lightly pan fried, topped with parmesan & mozzarella cheeses, baked in tomato sauce, served with ricotta cheese filled ravioli
Pollo Marsala
$22.95
Chicken breast simmered in a marsala wine sauce with mixed mushrooms and shallots over linguine pasta
Tilapia al Limone
$21.95
Pan seared tilapia fillet served in a lemon, butter white wine and garlic sauce with sauteed spinach
Vitello Marsala
$28.95
Veal scaloppini in a marsala wine sauce with onion and mixed mushrooms served over a bed of spaghetti pasta
Contorni (Side Dishes)
PATATE TRE MODI
$5.00
Choice of roasted potatoes, mashed potatoes or vesuvio style potatoes
Penne con Succo Bolognese
$6.95
Quill pasta served in our homemade meat bolognese
POLPETTI
$6.95
Homemade meatballs (3) in tomato sauce
RAPINI E SALSICCIA ITALIANA
$7.95
Broccoli rabe and Italian sausage in olive oil and garlic
SPINACI, FAGIOLI CANNELLINI E POMODORI
$6.95
Spinach sauteed with white Tuscan beans and fresh tomato
Vegetali Grigliati
$6.95
Grilled seasonal vegetables, topped with olive oil and reduced aged balsamico
Hours
Today
11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday - Monday
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday - Thursday
11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday - Saturday
11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Location
6311 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 60646 (Directions)