Il Covo at 2152 N Damen Ave CHICAGO, IL 60647
Il Covo Menu in Chicago
ANTIPASTI CALDI & FREDDI
GRIGLIATINA MISTA
$13.95
Grilled ,marinated baby octopus, calamari,sea scallops and shrimp on a bed of spring greens topped with a balsamic reduction
COZZE ALLA MARINARA
$9.95
Fresh mussels sautéed with garlic, crushed red pepper, white wine and tomato sauce served with garlic crostini
CALAMARI FRITTI or CALAMARI ALLA GRIGLIA
$9.95
Lightly floured, fried calamari served with a spicy tomato sauce or grilled, marinated calamari on a bed of spring greens
GRIGLIATA DI VEGETALI e SCAMORZA
$12.95
Grilled radicchio, Belgian endive, zucchini and asparagus served with grilled smoked Scamorza cheese
INVOLTINI DI ZUCCHINE e CAPRINO
$8.95
Grilled zucchini rolled with aromatic goat cheese served with arrabbiata sauce
PROSCIUTTO e MOZZARELLA
$10.95
Mixed greens tossed with E.V.O.O., balsamic vinegar and served with Prosciutto di Parma, fresh mozzarella and grape tomatoes
CAPRESE
$8.5
Sliced tomatoes and fresh mozzarella topped with E.V.O.O. and basil
INSALATA DI RUCOLA
$8.95
Baby arugula and grape tomatoes tossed with E.V.O.O. and lemon juice and topped with shaved Parmigiano
BRUSCHETTA
$6.5
Fresh garlic spread on toasted Italian bread, topped with chopped Roma tomatoes, E.V.O.O. and basil
CARPACCIO DI MANZO
$11.95
Thinly sliced raw beef tenderloin drizzled with E.V.O.O. and lemon juice topped with baby arugula and shaved Parmigiano
INSALATA DELLA CASA
$8.95
Mixed greens tossed with E.V.O.O. topped with Portobello mushrooms, roasted peppers, goat cheese, Roma tomatoes and a balsamic reduction
INSALATA MISTA
$7.5
Mixed spring greens, carrots, Roma tomatoes and cucumbers tossed with E.V.O.O. and red wine vinegar
INSALATA IL COVO
$8.95
Baby arugula and radicchio tossed with E.V.O.O., and lemon juice garnished with Belgian endive, red beets and shaved Parmigano
PRIMI PIATTI DI PESCE e CARNE
SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE e BOTTARGA
$17.95
Spaghetti sautéed with E.V.O.O., garlic, clams, white wine, bottarga and tomato concasse'
LINGUINE ALLE CAPESANTE
$17.95
Linguine pasta sautéed with garlic, jumbo sea scallops and white wine in a light grape tomato and basil sauce
LINGUINE ALLO SCOGLIO
$18.5
Linguine pasta sautéed with garlic, baby octopus, calamari, cuttle fish, shrimp, mussels and clams in a grape tomato sauce
PENNE ALLA SARDA
$16.5
Penne pasta sautéed with E.V.O.O., garlic, white wine, clam juice, arugula, bottarga and chopped tomatoes
RISOTTO ALLA PESCATORA
$18.95
Carnaroli rice sautéed with garlic, baby octopus, calamari, cuttle fish, shrimp, mussels and clams in a light grape tomato sauce
GNOCCHETTI SARDI AL RAGU' D' AGNELLO
$19.95
Housemade Sardinian gnocchetti sautéed with shallots, garlic, lamb tenderloin and white wine finished in a light tomato sauce topped with Pecorino Sardo
RAVIOLI DI RICOTTA E BIETOLE
$18.95
Homemade ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese and Swiss chard served with tomato basil sauce and Pecorino Sardo cheese
FETTUCCINE ALLA BOLOGNESE
$16.5
Thin ribbons of egg pasta sautéed with veal, beef and pork in a red wine tomato sauce and topped with Parmigiano
PAPPARDELLE AL SUGO D'ANITRA
$18.5
Wide ribbon egg pasta sautéed with herb braised duck in a red wine tomato sauce topped with Parmigiano
BUCATINI ALLA MATRICIANA
$15.5
Bucatini pasta sautéed with onions, smoked pancetta, crushed red pepper, white wine and tomato sauce topped with Parmigiano
SPAGHETTI AL POMODORO e BASILICO
$13.95
Spaghetti sautéed with tomato basil sauce and topped with Parmigiano
ORECCHIETTE CON SPINACI
$15.95
Ear shaped pasta sautéed with E.V.O.O., garlic, baby spinach, crushed red pepper, white wine and tomato concasse', topped with Parmigiano
RISOTTO ALLA SINISCOLESE
$16.5
Carnaroli rice sautéed with shallots, sausage and white wine in a light tomato sauce topped with Pecorino Sardo and roasted Portobello mushrooms
LINGUINE AL PESTO
$15.5
Linguine sautéed with homemade pesto alla Genovese topped with Parmigiano and diced tomatoes
SECONDI PIATTI DI CARNE
ALL SECONDI SERVED WITH POTATO & VEGETABLE DEL GIORNO
SCALOPPINE AL LIMONE
$23.95
Tender veal medallions sautéed with capers and white wine and finished in a lemon cream sauce
COSCE DI POLLO AI CARCIOFI
$18.5
Boneless chicken thighs sautéed with garlic, artichoke hearts, white wine and finished in Dijon cream sauce
INVOLTINI DI POLLO ALLA SARDA
$19.95
Paillard of chicken breast rolled with prosciutto di Parma, fresh mozzarella and sage, oven baked and finished in a Vermentino wine sauce
FILETTO IN CROSTA
$26.95
Grilled 10 oz filet mignon topped with an almond, walnut and Parmigiano gratin and served with a red Cannonau wine sauce
SPIEDINI D'AGNELLO
$24.95
Skewers of grilled lamb loin marinated in fresh herbs, E.V.O.O, and red wine
FILETTO ALLA GRIGLIA
$25.95
10 oz filet mignon grilled to temperature
ENTRECOTE ALLA GRIGLIA
$25.95
14 oz ribeye grilled to temperature
SECONDI PIATTI DI PESCE
SPIGOLA AL FORNO
$23.95
Filet of fresh striped bass sautéed with E.V.O.O., garlic, rosemary, potatoes, white wine and baked to perfection
CERNIA AL CARTOCCIO
$28.95
Filet of fresh grouper lightly sautéed then simmered in a foil wrap with clams, mussels, shrimp, asparagus, white wine and garlic
TILAPIA AL POMODORO e BASILCO
$19.5
Fresh filet of tilapia sautéed with garlic and white wine, finished in a tomato basil sauce.
SALMONE AL VINO BIANCO
$19.95
Fresh filet of wild salmon sautéed with garlic in white wine sauce
TONNO ALLA GRIGLIA
$26.95
Sesame crusted fresh tuna filet grilled to temp served with arugula and grape tomato salad
SALMONE ALLA GRIGLIA
$19.95
Filet of wild salmon marinated and grilled to temp