Moderno in Highland Park, IL

Berghoff Root Beer

$3

San Pellegrino

$3

Barrit's Ginger Beer

$3

Tuscan White Bean Soup

$5

Butternut Squash Soup

$5

Marinated Olives

$7

Herbs and olive oil. Gluten free.

Butternut Squash Soup

$8

Amaretto crumble and extra virgin olive oil. Gluten free.

Organic Bean Soup

$8

Argyle spice, cognac and pesto. Gluten free.

Whipped Ricotta Bruschetta

$11

Olives and arugula pesto. Gluten free.

Arancini

$12

Crispy risotto balls. Mascarpone, fresh herbs and lemon. Gluten free.

East Coast Mussels

$13

Spicy arrabiata sauce and hazelnuts. Gluten free.

Crispy Potatoes

$9

Grana Padano cheese, aioli and espelette chile. Gluten free.

Beef Carpaccio

$14

Marinated mushrooms and provolone cheese. Gluten free.

Antipasti

$15

Italian meats, cheeses, pickled vegetables and olives. Gluten free.

Scoop Salad

$8

Tuna or chicken salad, mixed greens and lemon vinaigrette.

Arugula Salad

$8

Crispy prosciutto, pine nuts, pickled red onion and farmer's cheese.

Mixed Greens Salad

$8

Cherry tomatoes, Spanish cheese, crispy shallot and white wine vinaigrette.

Chopped Romaine Salad

$8

Oven dried tomato, radicchio, olives and creamy Parmesan dressing.

Chopped Veggie Salad

$8

Olives, red pepper, onion, cucumber, blue cheese and sherry vinaigrette.

Baby Spinach Salad

$8

Mushrooms, pickled onion, Pecorino cheese and black pepper vinaigrette.

Arugula and Pepper Salad

$8

Red pepper, cannellini beans and red wine vinaigrette.

Arugula Salad

$10

Crispy country ham, pine nuts, pickled red onion and farmer's cheese. Gluten free.

Shaved Fall Vegetables Salad

$11

Arugula, roasted garlic dressing and aged provolone. Gluten free.

Roasted Beets Salad

$11

Raspberries, pistachio, mascarpone and Grenache vinegar.

Organic Mixed Greens Salad

$10

Cherry tomatoes, Mahon cheese, crispy shallot and chardonnay vinaigrette.

Apple and Spinach Salad

$10

Brown butter vinaigrette, goat cheese and hazelnut croutons.

Whole Leaf Romaine Salad

$10

Oven dried tomato, radicchio, olives and creamy Parmesan dressing. Gluten free.

Fresh Mozzarella Pizza

$12

Puglia tomatoes and basil. Comes half-baked. Finish baking at home.

Moderno Pancetta Pizza

$15

Aged Gouda, Meadow Haven egg and fresh oregano. Comes half-baked. Finish baking at home.

Grilled Fennel Pizza

$14

Aged provolone, Puglia tomatoes and mushrooms. Comes half-baked. Finish baking at home.

Pepperoni Pizza

$13

Grana Padano cheese, mushrooms and green olives. Comes half-baked. Finish baking at home.

Spiced Lamb Pizza

$15

Yogurt, goat cheese and arugula. Comes half-baked. Finish baking at home.

4 Formagi Pizza

$12

Four cheeses and saffron juice. Comes half-baked. Finish baking at home.

Moderno 1/2 Boneless Chicken

$19

Italian onion sweet and sour. Gluten free.

Grilled Skirt Steak

$23

Creamy polenta and roasted tomato sauce. Gluten free.

New York Strip Steak

$28

Iron skillet seared, caramelized onions and extra virgin olive oil. Gluten free.

Veal Milanese

$19

Creamy heirloom potato salad and red peppers.

Braised Lamb Shank

$21

Baby potatoes and natural juices. Gluten free.

Whole Roasted Rainbow Trout

$18

Fennel-mushroom-tomato ragu.

Seared Diver Scallops

$28

Artichokes, olives and pesto. Gluten free.

Ocean Raised Salmon

$24

Tuscan white beans and almond-roasted red pepper sauce. Gluten free.

Italian Seafood Stew

$21

Striped bass, mussels, lemon, Roman grains, herbs and white wine.

Whole Grilled Prawns

$26

Arugula, red onion and chorizo vinaigrette. Gluten free.

Strangozzi

$11

Thick linguini shaped pasta. Fresh black pepper and Pecorino cheese.

Strozzapreta with Pancetta

$15

Hand-twisted pasta. Tomato sauce, arugula and Parmesan.

Linguini Carbonara

$16

Homemade bacon and aged Gouda.

Rigatoni with Sausage

$14

Spicy homemade sausage, rapini and roasted tomato.

Corzetti with Pesto

$12

Coin-shaped pasta. Sheep's milk ricotta and crispy capers.

Pappardelle Bolognese

$16

Wide flat noodle. Braised wild boar, currants and Grana Padano cheese.

Chitarra with Meatballs

$16

Square spaghetti shape. Spicy tomato sauce and ricotta cheese.

Garganelli Sicilia

$14

Penne shaped pasta. Anchovy, garlic and Puglia tomatoes.

Cavatelli with Lamb Ragu

$16

Hot dog bun shape. Onion and white wine broth.

Ricotta Ravioli

$15

Swiss chard and brown butter.

Gnocchi with Tomatoes

$14

Light potato dumpling. Mushrooms and Parmesan cheese.

Italian Sub

$8

Italian meats, provolone cheese and Moderno vinaigrette. Includes choice of chips.

Chicken Salad Sandwich

$8

Red pepper, pistachio nuts and lemon aioli on multigrain. Includes choice of chips.

Roast Beef Sub

$8

Horseradish mayo and provolone cheese. Includes choice of chips.

Tomato Focaccia Sandwich

$8

Sopressata, mozzarella and red onion. Includes choice of chips.

Americano Sub

$8

Roasted turkey, ham and American cheese. Includes choice of chips.

Tuna Salad Sandwich

$8

Celery, onion and lemon mayo on multigrain. Includes choice of chips.

Prosciutto Sub

$8

Fresh mozzarella and basil. Includes choice of chips.

Ham and Cheese Panini

$9

Italian ham, Spanish cheese and Parmesan sauce. Includes chips.

Veggie Panini

$9

Eggplant, red pepper, zucchini, goat cheese and pesto. Includes chips.

Chicken Club Panini

$9

Chicken, pancetta, Spanish cheese and tomato mayo. Includes chips.

Roast Beef Panini

$9

Blue cheese and caramelized onion. Includes chips.

Grilled Cheese Panini

$9

Herb Boursin cheese, provolone and Gouda. Includes chips.

PLT Panini

$9

Pancetta, arugula and tomato pesto. Includes chips.

Potato Salad

$3

Tuscan Bean Salad

$3

Coleslaw

$3

Brussels Sprouts

$6

Creamy Polenta

$6

Crispy Baby Red Potatoes

$6

Local Organic Vegetables

$6

Spicy Rapini with Tomatoes and Garlic

$6

Kid's Cheese Pizza

$8

Tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Kid's Sausage Pizza

$9

Tomato sauce, sausage and mozzarella cheese.

Kid's Pepperoni Pizza

$9

Tomato sauce, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese.

Kid's Grilled Steak

$9

Local vegetables. Gluten free.

Kid's Cavatelli Pasta

$6

Butter and side of Parmesan.

Kid's Spaghetti and Meatballs

$7

Handcut fresh pasta and tomato sauce.

Kid's Linguine and Chicken

$7

Olive oil, garlic and side of Parmesan.

Kid's Grilled Chicken Breast

$8

Parmesan risotto balls.

Nutella Brownie

$3

Chocolate Chip Cookie

$2