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
$14.95
Grilled tender calamari dressed with extra virgin olive oil & mixed herb marinade, over a julienne of radicchio, cabbage, and roasted cherry tomatoes
Calamari Fritti
$13.95
Tender Boston calamari, flash fried, served with spicy tomato sauce
CARPACCIO DI FILETTO
$12.95
Raw tenderloin of beef, thinly sliced, dressed with white truffle oil, capers & arugola, topped with shaved Parmesan cheese
COZZE SCOPPIATE
$12.95
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
$9.95
Italian cornmeal squares topped with melted Gorgonzola cheese & braised leeks, dressed with balsamic syrup
Polpo Meditterraneo
$17.95
Grilled octopus served over a sautee of fresh spinach, Tuscan white beans and diced tomatoes in a lightly spiced white wine sauce
PROSCIUTTO E CARCIOFI
$12.95
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
half dozen: $10.95
dozen: $18.95
Baked top neck clams, filled with our house seasoned bread crumbs
Insalate
BARBABIETOLA
$10.95
mixed greens, roasted red beets, roasted pecans, red onion, gorgonzola cheese, aged balsamic dressing
CAESAR
$10.95
1/4 tray: $16.00
Mixed greens, crispy bacon and homemade croutons mixed with authentic Caesar dressing and topped with parmesan
CAPRESE
$11.95
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
$11.95
Arugola, radicchio, cabbage, marinated tomatoes and cannellini beans with a lemon herb infused olive oil dressing topped with goat cheese
Pizza
CIOCIARA
$13.95
Sausage, shitake mushrooms, red onions & mozzarella
MARGHERITA
$12.95
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
$22.95
Arborio rice simmered with Italian sausage, peas, mushrooms, spinach, diced tomato & light creamy demiglace
RISOTTO PESCATORA
$29.95
Arborrio rice simmered with bay scallops, squid, shrimp, clams and mussels in a lightly spiced tomato seafood wine sauce
Pasta
Bucatini all'Osso di Manzo
$22.95
Thick hollow spaghetti served with braised short rib meat in a spicy tomato sauce with shaved Parmesan cheese
Cavatelli al Sapori
$17.95
Eight finger cavatelli pasta tossed with Italian sausage and fresh rosemary, in a plum tomato wine sauce with grated Romano
Gemelli al Pesto
$19.95
Twin spiral pasta tossed with shrimp, roasted cherry tomato and creamy basil pesto
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
$16.95
Homemade potato dumplings tossed in tomato sauce with fresh basil, onion and mozzarella
Gnocchi Pecorino
$22.95
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
Lasagna Bolognese
$18.95
Layered spinach pasta with meat Bolognese, topped with melted mozzarella and grated Parmesan on a bed of tomato sauce
*Please allow 20 minutes cook time*
Linguini del Mare
$29.95
Linguini pasta sauteed with shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels and squid served in a spicy garlic, white wine and tomato sauce
Mezzaluna Di Burrata
$18.95
Handmade half moon pasta, filled w/ burrata and mixed herbs, served in a fresh tomato and basil sauce, topped with shaved pecorino romano
Ravioli Dell'Arragosta
$22.95
Hand made lobster filled ravioli served in a sauce of fresh tomatoes. leeks and seafood cream
Rigatoni alla Vodka
$17.95
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
$16.95
Spaghetti tossed with pancetta, olive oil and white wine, served in a creamy sauce of egg and Parmesan
Spaghetti alla Chitarra
$21.95
Homemade spaghetti pasta sauteed with shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, shallots and spinach in a lightly spiced curry cream sauce
Spaghettini Vongole Veraci
$18.95
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
$20.95
A combination of Italian sausage, bell peppers, potatoes, oregano and onions in a tomato wine sauce
Filetto in Demiglace
$36.95
Twin 4oz beef tenderloin medallions pan seared and served in a truffled mustard demiglace, topped with a parmesan crust and served with prosciutto wrapped asparagus and roasted potatoes
Pollo al Balsamico
$20.95
Chicken breast sauteed in a balsamic sauce with fresh tomato, rosemary, garlic and olive oil served with roasted potatoes
Pollo alla Parmigiana
$19.95
Panko breaded chicken breast, lightly pan fried, topped with parmesan & mozzarella cheeses, baked in tomato sauce, served with ricotta cheese filled ravioli
Pollo Marsala
$20.95
Chicken breast simmered in a marsala wine sauce with mixed mushrooms and shallots over linguine pasta
Salmone alla Peperonata
$25.95
Charcoal grilled fillet of fresh salmon served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and a red bell pepper and brandy coulis
Scallopine di Vitello alla Marsala
$26.95
Veal escalopes sauteed with Marsala wine and mushrooms, served over spaghetti
Tilapia al Limone
$19.95
Pan seared tilapia fillet served in a lemon, butter white wine and garlic sauce with sauteed spinach
Vitello Limone
$26.95
Veal scaloppine sauteed in a lemon-butter-wine sauce served with mixed grilled vegetables, over a bed of spaghetti pasta
Vitello Marsala
$26.95
Veal scaloppini in a marsala wine sauce with onion and mixed mushrooms served over a bed of spaghetti pasta
Vitello Pizzaiola
$26.95
Veal scaloppine in a sauce of garlic, capers, oregano and fresh tomato, topped with melted mozzarella and served with roasted potatoes
Vitello Saltimbocca
$26.95
Veal scaloppini pan seared with prosciutto in a butter, sage and white wine sauce served with mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach
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 - 9:00 pm
Sunday - Monday
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday - Saturday
11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Location
6311 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 60646 (Directions)