fried saffron risotto balls (3) filled with spinach & cheese, served over a spicy tomato sauce
BRUSCHETTA CON MOZZARELLA
$7.95
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
$17.95
Grilled tender calamari dressed with extra virgin olive oil & mixed herb marinade, over a julienne of radicchio, cabbage, and roasted cherry tomatoes
Calamari Fritti
$17.95
Tender Boston calamari, flash fried, served with spicy tomato sauce
Cozze Scoppiate
$15.96
Fresh mussels cooked in your choice of olive oil-garlic sauce, tomato sauce or Arrabbiata spicy sauce, served with garlic rubbed grilled crostini
Involtini di Melanzane
$14.95
Grilled eggplant rolls with mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan cheese, baked in a flavorful tomato sauce
Proscuttio e Carciofi
$15.95
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: $13.95
dozen: $22.95
Baked top neck clams, filled with our house seasoned breadcrumbs
Insalate
Barbabietola
$13.95
Mixed greens, roasted red beets, roasted pecans, red onion, gorgonzola cheese, aged balsamic dressing
Caesar
$13.95
Mixed greens, crispy bacon and homemade croutons mixed with authentic Caesar dressing and topped with parmesan
Caprese
$13.95
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
$12.95
Fresh selection of Mesculine salad, tomato, carrots, cucumber & radish served with homemade Italian vinaigrette
Side Salad
$5.95
Mixed spring greens garnished with shaved carrots, tomato, cucumber and beets served with your choice of dressing on the side
Tricolore
$13.95
Arugola, radicchio, cabbage, marinated tomatoes and cannellini beans with a lemon herb infused olive oil dressing topped with goat cheese
Pizza
Cheese Pizza - 10 inch
$12.95
Add your favorite toppings
Ciociara
$16.95
Sausage, shitake mushrooms, red onions & mozzarella
Margherita
$15.95
Fresh Mozzarella, tomato, oregano & topped with fresh basil
Siciliano
$17.95
Sausage, pepperoni, onion, bel pepper, mushroom, and bacon
Risotto
Risotto del Boscaiolo
$26.95
Arborio rice simmered with Italian sausage, peas, mushrooms, spinach, diced tomato & light creamy demiglace
Risotto Pescatora
$35.95
Arborrio rice simmered with bay scallops, squid, shrimp, clams and mussels in a lightly spiced tomato seafood wine sauce
RISOTTO PORCINI E ASPARAGI
$34.95
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
$27.95
Thick hollow spaghetti served with braised short rib meat in a spicy tomato sauce with shaved Parmesan cheese
Cavatelli al Sapori
$21.95
Eight finger cavatelli pasta tossed with Italian sausage and fresh rosemary, in a plum tomato wine sauce with grated Romano
Fettucine al Fredo
$18.95
Homemade fettucine pasta served in a Parmesan cream sauce
Gemelli al Pesto
$26.95
Twin spiral pasta tossed with shrimp, roasted cherry tomato and creamy basil pesto
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
$19.95
Homemade potato dumplings tossed in tomato sauce with fresh basil, onion and mozzarella
Gnocchi Pecorino
$27.95
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
$22.95
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
$35.95
Linguini pasta sauteed with shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels and squid served in a spicy garlic, white wine and tomato sauce
Pappardelle Bolognese
$20.95
Homemade pasta ribbons served in a ground beef & veal Bolognese sauce, topped with shaved Parmigiano.
Ravioli dell'Arragosta
$25.95
Hand made lobster filled ravioli served in a sauce of fresh tomatoes. leeks and seafood cream
Ravioli di Zucca
$20.95
Pumpkin filled ravioli in your choice of butter sage sauce with shaved parmesan, or our signature creamy balsamic sauce
Rigatoni alla Vodka
$22.95
Rigatoni pasta served in a light pink sauce with vodka, prosciutto, onion and fresh basil
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
$21.95
Spaghetti tossed with pancetta, olive oil and white wine, served in a creamy sauce of egg and Parmesan
Spaghetti alla Chitarra
$26.95
Homemade spaghetti pasta sauteed with shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, shallots and spinach in a lightly spiced curry cream sauce
Spaghettini Vongole Veraci
$22.95
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
$21.95
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
$28.95
Sirloin beef rolls stuffed with garlic, Parmesan and parsley simmered in tomato sauce and served over ear shaped pasta
Ciambotto
$24.95
A combination of Italian sausage, bell peppers, potatoes, oregano and onions in a tomato wine sauce
Filetto in Demiglace
$43.95
Pan-roasted beef tenderloin medallions (2 of 4oz) in a truffle mustard demiglace, topped with a Parmigiano Reggiano crust, served with roasted potatoes & grilled asparagus wrapped in proscuitto
Pollo al Balsamico
$24.95
Chicken breast sauteed in a balsamic sauce with fresh tomato, rosemary, garlic and olive oil served with roasted potatoes
Pollo alla Parmigiana
$23.95
Panko breaded chicken breast, lightly pan fried, topped with parmesan & mozzarella cheeses, baked in tomato sauce, served with ricotta cheese filled ravioli
Pollo Marsala
$25.95
Chicken breast simmered in a marsala wine sauce with mixed mushrooms and shallots over linguine pasta
Salmone alla Peperonata
$28.95
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
$33.95
Veal scaloppini in a mixed mushroom marsala wine demiglace, over linguini.
Tilapia al Limone
$24.95
Pan seared tilapia fillet served in a lemon, butter white wine and garlic sauce with sauteed spinach
Contorni (Side Dishes)
Penne con Succo Bolognese
$7.95
Quill pasta served in our homemade meat bolognese
POLPETTI
$7.95
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
$7.95
Spinach sauteed with white Tuscan beans and fresh tomato
Vegetali Grigliati
$7.95
Grilled seasonal vegetables, topped with olive oil and reduced aged balsamico
Hours
Today
11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Monday
Closed
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)