Dinner Menu
I PRIMI
Beautiful Zuppa of the Day- $5.00
Jumbo Shrimp Saute $12Five Jumbo Shrimp sauteed in garlic, fresh herbs, EVOO and white wine
Mozzarella in Sugo for 2 --- $8Our own homemade breaded mozzarella served with our beautiful fresh Ttomato Vegetable sauce
Antipasto Plate for 2 --- $9 / for 4 --- $16Assorted fresh sliced Italian salamis, cheeses and vegetables
Beef Carpaccio $13Thinly sliced Filet Mignon topped with arugula,mushrooms, shaved Parmesana Reggiano drizzled with imported extra virgin olive oil
Caprese Insalata $11Thinly sliced vine ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and capers drizzeled with EVOO and balsamic glaze
Garden Salad $5Mixed baby greens, shredded carrots and red cabbage, tomato and cucumber. Choice of three homemade dressings: Creamy Garlic, Balsamic Vinaigrette or Honey Poppey Seed
Caesar $7Romaine Hearts, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, homemade Caesar dressing, herb croutons and roasted tomatoes
Arugula Fennel Salad $9Argula, shaved fennel, crispy proscuitto, truffle oil essence
I SECONDIThe following pastas are served with your choice of egg, spinach, or whole wheat pasta and our fresh homemade bread.
Scallops alla Abruzzo $l9Seared Sea Scallops and steamed broccoli in a shaved garlic flake and crushed red pepper infused imported EVOO sauce
Carbonara $16A traditional dish from the Abruzzo Region of Italy consisting of sauteed bacon, onions, and garlic finished with parmesan cream, fresh parsley and a coddled egg
Broccoli Cream $16Our traditional Alfredo sauce with steamed broccoli
Fettuccini Alfredo $16Freshly grated imported Romano cheese and cream and caramalized mushrooms
Vegetarian Tomato Sauce $14Traditional tomato basil sauce made in house fresh from imported italian tomatoes
Shrimp Pesto Linguini $20Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp with kalamata olives, artichoke hearts and sun dried tomatoes in a creamy fresh basil pesto
Tomato Meat $16A combination of lean ground beef and pork in our traditional tomato basil sauce
Pasta Pagliara $26Jumbo Shrimp and Scallops, Prince Edward Island mussels, Australian lobster tail and Atlantic salmon in a white wine fresh herb butter sauceFrancese $16Our homemade Tomato Meat Sauce with a touch of cream and fresh mushrooms
Gorganzola Alfredo $17A chunky Italian bleu cheese Alfredo sauce served with fresh herbs and caramelized onions
Aglio Olio (Garlic & Oil) $15Crispy garlic flakes and crushed red chili flakes infused in imported EVOO "Robert's Favorite"Add a side of Broccoli $3
Tomato Vegetable $15A variety of fresh garden vegetables cooked in a light tomato sauce
Shrimp Vegetable Cream $19Plump fresh shrimp sauteed and served in light tomato, cream and cheese sauce
Shrimp Broccoli Cream $19Plump fresh shrimp served in an herbed Alfredo sauce with steamed broccoli
Artichoke Cream $17Artichoke hearts served in our traditional Alfredo sauce with garlic and herbs
Fresh Basil Pesto Cream $16A delicious combination of spinach, basil, garlic, pine nuts, walnuts, and pepper, pestled and blended with heavy cream
Scallops & Artichoke Cream $22A delicious combination of scallops and artichoke hearts in a cream sauce finished with Pernod
Chicken Pesto Linguini $19Diced, sauteed chicken breast with black olives, artichokes and sun dried tomatoes in an olive oil based pesto sauce
Chicken Alfredo $18Sauteed chicken breast with fried sliced mushrooms and Alfredo Sauce
Cheese Tortellini $18Cheese stuffed shells served with your choice of tomato meat, tomato vegetable, alfredo or francese sauce
SPECIALTIES OF THE HOUSE
Twin Lobster Tails $42.00Two succulent cold water lobster tails, butterflied, steamed and served in a butter, herb and garlic sauce
Cioppino (House Specialty) $26Lobster, shrimp, scallops, mussels and fresh fish of the day, served in a light tomato vegetable sauce
Manicotti $16A cheese stuffed pasta noodle served with your choice of the tomato meat or tomato vegetable, alfredo, or francese sauce
Chicken Walnut Pasta $17Sauteed chicken breast with walnuts, parsley and garlic served over whole wheat pasta
Smoked Salmon Alfredo $18Chunks of smoked salmon, mushrooms and herbs in our Alfredo sauce
Pasta with Clam Sauce $18Chopped clams served in a butter, olive oil, wine, herb and garlic sauce
Pine Nut Sauce $18Delicate pine nuts, sauteed in butter and olive oil, garlic and herbs
Judi's Vodka Tomato Sauce $17A Chef's tested recipe of our traditional Italian tomato sauce with a touch of cream, splash of vodka. kalamata olives and lots of love
Grilled Asparagus $7Shaved Parmesan, roasted tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette
Steamed Broccoli $4topped with salt, pepper and shaved parmesan
Gnocchi $9Potato Dumpling with gorgonzola alfredo sauce
Homemade Tiramisu $7The Best in the Midwest! Layers of lady fingers soaked in Kahlua and espresso, sweetened mascarpone, chocolate and love!
Vanilla Cheesecake $5Served with fresh fruit salad
Chocolate Nemesis $7"The Best Chocolate Cake EVER!" Pat Bruno Chicago Sun Times
BEVERAGES