6699 N. Northwest Highway
Chicago, IL 60631
773-775-0808

Dinner Menu

Appetizers

Calamari Fritti
   Fried squid, spicy marinara and lemon wedges      8.50

Bruschette Caprese
   Tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, fresh mozzarella and basil      6.95

Ravioli Di Zucca
   Butternut squash ravioli, mascarpone cream sauce and toasted hazelnuts      half      7.95    full      14.95

Polenta Con Salciccia
   Grilled polenta, Italian sausage, roasted peppers, white wine and garlic      8.50

Polpo Al Ferri
   Marinated, grilled octopus, sundried tomato, capers, lemon oil and a balsamic drizzle      9.95

Spiedino D'Carne
   Grilled skewer of tenderloin tips and portabellos, bleu cheese, peppers, tomato and a chianti sauce      9.95

Cozze Con Pomodoro
   Prince Edward Island black mussels, Italian plum tomato, red chili pepper, white wine, garlic      8.95

Salciccia Con Escarole
   Roasted Sausage, cannellini beans, garlic and escarole      8.50

Gamberi Melanzane
   Eggplant parmigiano, shrimp, white wine and garlic      9.95

Pasta

Rigatoni Piedmontese
   Pasta tubes, chicken, peas, herbs, white wine, and garlic topped with parmigiano      14.95

Lingiuni Alla Pescatore
   Shrimp, scallops, mussels, calamari, and clams with a spicy cherry tomato sauce      21.00

Rigatoni Bolognese
   A ragu of pork, veal, tomato and vegetable      15.50

Lasagna Classico
   Layered pasta with meat sauce, bechamel, capricolla, mortadella, mozzarella, and parmigiano      15.95

Penne Abruzesse
    Pasta quills, spicy roasted sausage, mushrooms, and shallots in a tomato ragu      14.95

Triongole Di Spinace
   Triangle shaped ravioli stuffed with spinach and cheese with a tomato-vodka cream sauce      14.95

Rotolo
   House made Tri colored pasta rolled with sausage, spinach, three cheeses and Barese sauce      15.50

Salads

Insalata Vera Cruz
   Baby arugala, figs, feta cheese, spiced pecans, mango puree and a balsamic glaze      7.95

Insalata Di Polpette (serves 2-3 as appetizer)
   Joes famous meatballs, chopped lettuce, red onion, tomato, fontinella and garlic crostini      10.95

Carpaccio Ruccola
   Thinly sliced beef sirloin, arugula, truffle oil, capers, tomatoes and parmigiano      8.95

Insalata Inverno
   Arugala, butternut squash, goat cheese, crispy pancetta, golden raisins and a balsamic honey mustard dressing      8.50

Insalata Zia Pena
   Mixed greens, pears, walnuts, gorgonzola and a honey mustard dressing      7.50

Asparagus Salad
   Grilled asparagus, lemon, olive oil, bleu cheese, tomato and Belgium endive endive     7.50

Insalata Capri
   Slices of fresh mozzarella, tomato, prosciutto and house made vinaigrette      8.50

Insalata Della Casa
   Mixed Italian greens, red wine vinaigrette, diced tomatoes, carrots and red onions      4.95

Insalata Caesar
   Fresh romaine hearts, homemade croutons, roasted peppers and a caesar dressing      4.95

Sides

Order of 3 Meatballs (No Singles)     7.95

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes     2.95

½ Pasta Arrabiata     6.00

Rosemary Potatoes     2.95

Spinach     4.50

Full Pasta Arrabiata     12.00

Entrees

Filetto Al Formaggio
   Grilled 8 oz. Filet stuffed with a garlic-herb cheese, cracked pepper-Barolo wine sauce, asparagus, roasted garlic mashed potatoes      28.95

Maialie Con Pancetta
   Oven roasted pork tenderloin wrapped with pancetta, rosemary and sage with natural jus, rosemary potatoes and broccoli      18.95

Vitello Salvo
   Veal scallopini, sage, prociutto, fresh mozzarella, light tomato sauce and sauteed spinach      21.00

Pollo Parmigiano
   Breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and penne pasta      15.95

Agnello Fucco Lento
   Braised Lamb shank with crispy pancetta, caramelized pearl onions and natural juices, drizzled with roasted garlic aioli and served with saffron orzo      24.00

Pollo Briaco
   Oven roasted chicken breasts, pepperoncini, roasted peppers, mushrooms, potato wedges, herbs, white wine and garlic      15.50

Vitello Porcini
   Veal scallopini, porcini mushrooms, shallots, peas, prosciutto, brandy cream sauce and soft polenta      21.00

18% Gratuity for parties of 6 or more
Menu items and Prices Subject to change.