Gluten Free Pasta– available for a $3 Upcharge
For Carry- Out, please call the restaurant (312) 266-9355 directly to place an order.
(Tuesday- Saturday)
-DELIVERY UNAVAILABLE-
Lunch: 11:30 – 3:00 Tuesday thru Saturday
STUZZICARELLI (Appetizer)
Bruschetta al Prosciutto di Parma $8.95
Garlic Bread with Cherry Tomato, Baked with Mozzarella, Topped with Prosciutto and Fresh Basil.
Portobello e Polenta $8.95
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Sautéed in Garlic & Olive Oil. Served over Polenta.
Polenta con il Sugo Bolognese $7.95
Polenta with Bolognese Sauce and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Calamari alla Griglia $13.95
Grilled Calamari in a Wine and Lemon Sauce.
Calamari Fritti $12.95
Tender Fried Calamari Served with Marinara Sauce and Lemon Wedges.
Brodetto di Cozze $12.95
West Coast Mussels Sautéed in a Light Tomato Broth.
Scottish Smoked Salmon $14.25
The Finest Scottish Salmon served with Frisée, Dill Mascarpone, Capers & Citrus Vinaigrette.
Carpaccio alla Piemontese *Gf* $12.95
Paper Thin Slices of Raw Prime Filet Mignon drizzled with Lemon & Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Served with Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese and Capers.
ZUPPE (Soup)
Tortellini en Brodo $6.95
Tortellini in Chicken Broth, Fresh Spinach and Parmigiano Cheese.
Zuppa del Giorno $6.95
Soup of the Day…
INSALATE (Salad)
Insalata Mista Della Casa *Gf* $7.00
Romaine & Curly Endive, Tomatoes, Cucumber Salad, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Walnuts & Black Raisins.
Joe’s Salad *Gf* $11.95
Romaine Lettuce, Endive, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Capers, Walnuts, Raisins, Potato, Mushrooms,
Artichoke Hearts, Avocado, Mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano & Roasted Red Peppers. (No Meat)
La Caprese *Gf* $11.95
Slices of Fresh Mozzarella di Bufala, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Fresh Basil
Insalata di Pollo alla Griglia $14.95
Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast Slices over Romaine & Curly Endive with Tomatoes, Raisins,
Walnuts, and Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing.
Insalata Frutti di Mare $17.95
Marinated Calamari, Mussels, Clams and Shrimps Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette & Giardiniera.
Insalata di Gamberi e Spinaci $18.95
Fresh Spinach Salad, Grilled Shrimp, Avocado and String Beans with Lemon & Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Insalata con Salmone alla Griglia $22.95
Grilled Alaskan King Salmon over Radicchio and Romaine Lettuce with Asparagus. Prosecco Vinaigrette.
PASTASCIUTTA (Pasta)
Fusilli alla Topo Gigio ™ $16.95
Fusilli with Fresh Chicken, Pancetta, Mozzarella, Quattro Formaggi and Bolognese Sauce.
Rigatoni al Filo di Fumo $15.95
Rigatoni in Pomodoro Sauce with Pancetta, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil & Pecorino Cheese.
Tortellini alla Panna $16.95
Veal Stuffed Tortellini in Cream Sauce with Pancetta, Peas, Mushrooms & Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Penne alla Vodka $16.95
Penne with Tomato-Cream Sauce & Pancetta Deglazed with Vodka. Parmigiano-Reggiano.
–Conchiglie alla Sarda $16.95-
Seashell Pasta in a Tomato-Cream Sauce with Ground Sausage, Peas and Pecorino Cheese.
Gnocchi al Pomodoro e Basilico $15.95
Our Homemade Potato Gnocchi in Pomodoro Sauce, Fresh Basil and Pecorino Cheese.
Spaghetti con le Polpette $16.95
Spaghetti in Classic Bolognese Sauce with our Homemade Meat Balls and Parmigiano Cheese.
Fusilloni Tocco Delicato $14.95
Large Corkscrew Pasta with Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano with Garlic & Oil.
PASTA al SAPORE di MARE (Seafood Pasta)
Fettucine alla Crema di Gamberi & Basilico Fresco $20.95
Homemade Fettucine with Jumbo Shrimp and Fresh Basil in a Parmigiano-Cream Sauce.
Linguine alla Licata $19.95
Linguine with Jumbo Shrimp and Zucchini, Cherry Tomato, Capers & Basil Sauce.
Linguine alla Vongole Veraci $19.95
Linguine with Manila Clams, Garlic & Olive Oil.
Spaghetti alla Diavola $22.95
Spaghetti with Scampi and Clams in a Spicy Marinara Sauce.
SECONDI PIATTI (Second Plates)
Fileto di Bue al Barolo $29.95
Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms in a Barolo Wine Sauce. With Mashed Potatoes & Spinach.
Petti di Pollo alla Fiorentina $20.95
Breast of Chicken Sautéed in a Light Tomato Sauce Topped with Spinach, Pancetta & Mozzarella then Baked. With Asparagus.
Petti di Pollo al Limone $19.95
Breast of Chicken Sautéed with Lemon, Wine & Capers. Spinach Aglio e Olio.
Piccatina di Vitella al Limone $20.95
Veal Scaloppini Sautéed in a Lemon, Wine & Capers Sauce. Served with Mixed Vegetables.
Eggplant alla Parmigiana $17.95
Roasted Eggplant Baked with Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella & Parmigiano Cheese.
Scampi alla Griglia $24.95
Grilled Jumbo Scampi, Served with Spinach and Sautéed in Garlic & Olive Oil.
White Fish al Limone e Capperi $22.95
Lake Superior White Fish Baked in a Lemon, Wine & Caper Sauce. Served with Mixed Vegetables.
Dolce (Dessert)
TIRAMISU $ 10.95
Made Fresh Every day.
ZABAGLIONE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE $ 10.95
“Our own recipe”. Chocolate Mousse on Flourless Chocolate Cake.
TARTUFO SEMIFREDDO $ 9.95
Chocolate Mousse Gelato with a core of Zabaglione.
GELATO *Gf* $ 7.95
Choice of: Vanilla, Chocolate, Hazelnut & Pistachio.
SORBET *Gf* $ 7.95
Choice of: Lemon, Coconut, Wild Berry, & Peaches.
BISCOTTI $ 7.95
Assorted Biscotti & Cuccidati (Sicilian Fig Cookies)
SICILIAN CANNOLI $ 7.95
Freshly made sweet Ricotta filling in a Cannoli Shell with flavored Peanuts.
SPUMONI *Gf* $ 8.95
Classic Neapolitan Ice Cream.
SALTED CARAMEL CHEESECAKE*Gf* $ 9.95
Salted Caramel Cheesecake with an Almond Crust.
AFFOGATO $ 10.95
Vanilla Gelato drowned in hot Espresso.
DESSERT SPECIAL OF THE DAY… $ 9.95
CONTORNI (Sides)
MEATBALLS (3) $ 8.95
SAUSAGE & PEPPERS $ 14.95
SHRIMP $ 3.95 (each)
SPINACH $ 6.95
ASPARAGUS $ 7.95
BROCCOLI (Steamed or Garlic/ Oil) $ 6.95
MIXED VEGETABLES (Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots) $ 6.95
COTTAGE FRIES (House Chips) $ 5.95
MASHED POTATOES $ 5.95
ROASTED POTATOES $ 5.95
MUSHROOMS $ 6.95
PEAS $ 5.95
-Split Plate Charge – additional $4 –
No Outside Food/ Drinks allowed.
Prices change frequently due to market; call first if you have concerns, thanks!
Note: these items are cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.