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

Dinner Menu

Appetizers

Calamari Fritti
   Fried squid with spicy marinara and lemon wedges      7.95

Polenta Grigalate
    Grilled polenta with roasted sausage, peppers, herbs, white wine and garlic      7.95

Polpo Al Ferri
   Grilled, marinated octopus with roasted peppers, balsamico and arugala salad      8.95

Salciccia Con Rapini
   Roasted Sausage with rapini and slivered garlic      7.50

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

Calamari Griglate
   Marinated, grilled calamari with sundried tomatoes, capers and lemon oil      7.95

Ravioli Di Zucca
   Pasta squares filled with butternut squash with a mascarpone cream sauce and toasted hazelnuts      half      7.50    full      14.95

Spiedino D'Carne
   Grilled skewer of tenderloin tips and portabellos with bleu cheese, peppers, tomato and a chianti sauce      8.95

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

Pasta

Rotolo
   House made tri colored pasta sheets with sausage, spinach three cheeses and Barese sauce      14.95

Penne Abruzesse
    Pasta quills with spicy roasted sausage, mushrooms, shallots and a tomato ragu      13.95

Rigatoni Piedmontese
   Pasta tubes with chicken, peas, herbs, white wine, and garlic topped with parmigiano      13.95

Lingiuni Alla Pescatore
   Shrimp, scallops, mussels, calamari and clams with a spicy cherry tomato sauce      18.95

Rigatoni Bolognese
   A ragu of pork, veal, tomato and vegetable      14.50

Lasagna Classico
   Layered pasta with meat sauce, bechamel, capricolla, mortadella, mozzarella and parmigiano      14.95

Farfalle Jambone
   Bow tie pasta with spicy ham, peas and a light cream sauce with fresh parmagiano      13.95

Salads

Insalata Avocado
   Slices of tomato, avocado, bleu cheese, and red onion with a honey mustard-balsamic drizzle      6.95

Insalata Vera Cruz
   Baby arugala, figs, feta cheese, spiced pecans, mango puree and a balsamic glaze      6.95

Carpaccio Ruccola
   Thinly sliced beef with arugula, truffle oil, capers, tomatoes and parmigiano      7.95

Insalata Zia Pena
   Mixed greens with pears, walnuts, gorgonzola and a honey mustard dressing      6.50

Asparagus Salad
   Grilled asparagus with lemon, olive oil, bleu cheese, tomato and Belgium endive     6.95

Insalata Capri
   Slices of fresh mozzarella, tomato, prosciutto and house made pesto      7.50

Insalata Della Casa
   Mixed Italian greens with carrots, red onions, tomato, parmigiano and red wine vinaigrette      4.95

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

Sides

Grilled Polenta and Marinara     2.95

Rosemary Potatoes     2.95

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes     2.95

Spinach     4.50

½ Pasta Arrabiata     6.00

Full Pasta Arrabiata     12.00

Entrees

Pollo con Escarole
   Oven roasted chicken breasts with prosciutto, smoked mozzarella, white wine, garlic and escarole      14.95

Filetto Al Formaggio
   Grilled 8 oz. filet stuffed with a garlic, herb cheese in a cracked pepper, Barolo wine sauce and roasted garlic mashed potatoes      27.95

Maialie Con Pancetta
   Oven roasted Pork tenderloin with rosemary & sage wrapped in pancetta served with rosemary potatoes      18.95

Agnello Fucco Lento
   Braised Lamb Shank with crispy pancetta, caramelized pearl onions and natural juices drizzeled with roasted garlic aioli served with a mushroom risotto      21.00

Pollo Briaco
   Oven roasted chicken breasts with pepperoncini, roasted peppers, mushrooms, herbs, white wine, garlic and potato wedges      14.50

Vitello Saltimboca
   Sauteed veal scallopini pounded with prosciutto served with a brandy cream sauce and three cheese pasta purse      19.95

Vitello Caluzza
   Sauteed Veal scallopini with sundried tomato, peas, goat cheese, whtie wine and garlic served with angel hair      19.95

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