Alex's Washington Gardens in Highwood, IL

Shrimp De Jonghe

$15

Baked in a Scornavacco family recipe.

Steamed Mussels

$15

Sourced from prince Edward Island, Canada. Steamed in our famous wine, tomato, herb and garlic broth.

Calamari Fritti

$13

Fresh sliced calamari breaded with housemade Italian brad crumbs and served with marinara and lemon wedges.

Shrimp Cocktail

$13

Served with homemade cocktail sauce and lemon.

Italian Sausage

$12

Seasoned and grilled sausage patty served with dollops of goat cheese and flavorful Tuscan white beans.

Frog Legs

$14

Your choice: dusted in garlic and flour and pan sauteed or breaded with Italian bread crumbs and flash fried.

Insalate Caprese

$11

Slices of fresh mozzarella, tomato, avocado and fresh basil with a drizzle of pesto sauce.

Caesar

$10

Cold crisp Romaine lettuce spears with our house made croutons and zesty family recipe dressing.

Tomato and Onion

$9

Layers of red tomato and sweet red onion with Tony's Italian vinaigrette.

Roasted Red Beet

$14

With fresh crisp bartlett pear slices, house-made glazed walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette and your choice of blue or goat cheese over mixed spring greens.

Jim's Favorite Salad

$12

Slices of fresh mozzarella, tomato, sweet red onion, avocado and fresh basil with a drizzle of pesto sauce.

Garden's Special

$14

Classic chopped salad with lettuce, tomato, scallions, cucumbers, roasted red peppers, hearts of palm, crumbled bleu cheese and Tony's (Alex' father) house made vinaigrette.

Baked Ravioli

$19

Our spinach and cheese tortellacci baked in tomato cream sauce topped with melted cheddar cheese.

Spaghetti (Full Order)

$14

With marinara, tomato cream or meat sauces.

Fusilli Portobello

$20

Pasta tossed with fresh portobello slices, garlic, sage and spinach, tomato strips, Tuscan white beans and EVOO.

Penne Piselli

$19

Fresh chopped garlic, basil and scallions, tomato strips, green peas and EVOO.

My Favorite Inn's Ravioli Al Forno

$19

Our tortellacci topped and broiled with Wille's blend of Italian cheese and fresh garlic

Spaghetti (Half Order)

$9

With marinara, tomato cream or meat sauces.

Spinach & Cheese Ravioli (Half Order)

$11

(House made tortellacci) served with marinara or our recommended tomato cream sauce.

Spinach & Cheese Ravioli (Full Order)

$19

(House made tortellacci) served with marinara or our recommended tomato cream sauce.

Whitefish Florentine

$26

Sauteed with fresh spinach, white wine, fresh tarragon, lemon and a touch of cream.

Calamari Arribiata

$21

Linguini tossed with tender sliced calamari, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, tomato and red pepper flakes.

Salmon Stimpinada

$26

A unique preparation sauteed with celery, red onion, orange and lemon juices, white wine and red wine vinegar.

Lobster Sergio

$29

Fresh chunks of lobster tail with fresh zucchini, plum tomato, parsley and garlic, sauteed with white wine, EVOO and a dash of fresh creme and served over pasta.

Whitefish De Jonghe

$26

Fresh door county whitefish baked with a classic family recipe with butter, garlic and seasoned breadcrumbs.

Salmon Oreganato

$26

Mediterranean style broiled with fresh garlic, tomato strips, Italian seasonings and capers.

Blackened Ahi Tuna

$25

Seared rare with house made cajun blackening spices and served with wasabi sesame teriyaki sauce.

Mimi's BBQ Salmon

$26

Fresh hand cut filet broiled and seasoned to Mimi's liking with our chef's own tangy sauce.

Shrimp Sergio

$24

Fresh chunks of shrimp tail with fresh zucchini, plum tomato, parsley and garlic, sauteed with white wine, EVOO and a dash of fresh creme and served over pasta.

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

$24

Fresh shrimp sauteed in a spicy marinara sauce, served over pasta.

Cajun Martini Whitefish

$26

Broiled with cajun spices then sauteed with dry vermouth, shallotsand lemon topped with fresh spinach and sliced almonds.

Chicken Marsala

$21

Fresh boneless breasts pounded flat and sauteed with fresh mushrooms in butter, spices and dry marsala wine.

Veal Limone

$28

Tender veal cutlets pounded flat and sauteed in lemon, white wine and butter.

Sicilian Style Pork Chops

$26

Broiled with EVOO, fresh garlic, a variety of sweet peppers and served with roasted potatoes.

Veal Fontina

$28

Tender veal cutlets sauteed with fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil, a variety of sweet peppers, tomato strips, white wine and finished with a sprinkle of fontina cheese.

Chicken Calabrese

$20

Boneless breasts baked in lemon, white wine and olive oil with Italian herbs.

Veal Marsala

$28

Tender veal cutlets pounded flat and sauteed with fresh mushrooms in butter, spices and dry marsala wine.

Veal Parmigiana

$28

Hand carved tender veal, cutlets pounded flat and breaded with housemade Italian bread crumbs and then baked in a light tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella.

Michele's Caribbean Salad

$14

Slices of Italian plum tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, mango, avocado, slices of red onion, on a bed of fancy greens topped with mango pineapple vinaigrette, dried cranberries and our house made glazed walnuts.

Osso Bucco Di Agnello Brasato

$29

Lamb shank braised to bring out the flavor and then simmered for hours with vegetables until fork tender in a scornavacco recipe broth.

My Favorite Inn's New York Strip Steak Al Forno

$35

USDA choice hand cut steak prepared with Willie's recipe, served with veggies and oven roasted potatoes.

Chicken Vesuvio

$22

Marinated in white wine, olive oil, rosemary, fresh garlic, fresh ground black pepper, then broiled and served with roasted Vesuivo potatoes.

Salmon Lorenzana

$26

Fresh filet of salmon marinated in garlic, lemon juice and teriyaki, then broiled to perfection with a little extra virgin olive oil.

Rigatoni Al Amatriciana

$21

Hand cut pancetta sauteed in extra virgin olive oil and garlic to bring out the robust flavors, then tossed with tomato strips, marinara, cannelini beans, fresh spinach and a touch of red pepper flake, then topped with a sprinkle of Asiago cheese.

Hay & Straw

$22

Spinach and egg pastas tossed with prosciutto and fresh mushrooms in our popular Alfredo sauce.

Lasagna Bolognese

$20

A Washington gardens favorite with homemade pasta sheets topped with tomato cream sauce, or marinara or bolognese meat sauce.

Rigatoni Al Amatriciana

$21

Hand cut pancetta sauteed in extra virgin olive oil and garlic to bring out the robust flavors, then tossed with tomato strips, marinara, cannelini beans, fresh spinach and a touch of red pepper flake, then topped with a sprinkle of Asiago cheese.

My Favorite Inn's New York Strip Steak Al Forno

$35

USDA choice hand cut steak broiled to temperature with Willie's recipe and served with veggies and oven roasted potatoes.

Salmon Lorenzana

$28

Fresh filet of salmon marinated in garlic, lemon juice and teriyaki, then broiled with a little extra virgin olive oil.

Tortellini Alfredo

$20

Scornavacco recipe Alfredo sauce and fresh mushrooms served over Asiago and veal filled pasta.

Chicken Pomodoro

$24

Boneless breasts pounded flat and wrapped around imported cheeses, fresh sweet basil and parsley, lightly sauteed in pomodoro sauce and served over angel, hair pasta.

Pollo Basilico

$22

Tender breasts of chicken with dried cranberries in a basil cream reduction sauce tossed with linguini.

House Salad

$6

Italian Sausage

$9

Grandma Angelina's Meatballs

$7

Braised Veggies

$6

Garlic Bread

$6

Pizza Bread

$7

Tuscan Style White Beans

$5

Spinach with Garlic & Olive Oil

$6

Soup Of The Day or Minestrone

$6

Roasted Potatoes

$5