The Pasta Bowl in Chicago, IL

NEW -- Prosciutto Wrapped Aspargus

$9

Grilled Asparagus, wrapped in Prosciutto, drizzled with a balsamic glaze and topped with a sprinkling of pecorino cheese. Served Cold.

Antipasto Skewers

$8

Salami, fresh mozzarella, pepperoncini, kalamata olives, pepperoni, artichokes, cherry tomatoes.

Caprese Salad

$6

Mozzarella, tomato, basil, olive oil, Kalamata olives and roasted red pepper.

Garlic Cheese Bread

$5

Italian bread topped with garlic butter and smoked mozzarella. Served with a side of marinara.

Tuffo Saporito

$6

Marinara, goat cheese and Italian bread.

Ravioli Tostati

$6

6 cheese-filled fried ravioli and served with marinara sauce.

Crab Cakes

$9

Served with garlic aioli and chipotle mayo.

Calamari Fritti

$8

Served with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.

Bruschetta

$4

Tomato, garlic, basil, Parmesan, olive oil, house vinaigrette and Italian bread.

Fried Mozzarella Sticks

$6

Five breaded mozzarella sticks, served with warm marinara and our signature house cream sauce for dipping

Strawberry, Walnut & Pear Salad

$13

Mixed greens, strawberries, sliced pear, dried cranberries, goat cheese, walnuts, and our made-fresh-in-house raspberry vinaigrette dressing.

Arugula Parmesan Salad

$13

Arugula, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan, walnuts, balsamic vinegar, olive oil.

Spinach Salad

$13

Smoked pancetta, goat cheese, baby spinach, red onion, sliced mushroom, plum tomato and balsamic vinaigrette on the side.

Cranberry Gorgonzola Salad

$12

Spinach, mixed greens, dried cranberries, red onion, roasted almonds, Gorgonzola and raspberry vinaigrette on the side.

Chicken Caesar Salad

$7

Sliced grilled chicken breast served warm, romaine, Parmesan, croutons and dressing on the side.

House Mixed Greens Salad

$5

Plum tomato, Kalamata olives, white beans, croutons and balsamic vinaigrette on the side.

Soup of the Day

$2.5

Please call the restaurant for the soup of the day. Served with bread and butter.

Chopped Salad NEW!!!!

$15

Romaine, ditalini pasta, tomaotoes, corn, bacon, gorgonzola, and chicken. Served with house made ranch!

Clams Capellini *WEEKLY SPECIAL*

$15

Chopped Ocean Clams, and red pepper flakes tossed in oil and white wine sauce over angel hair pasta topped with Parmesan.

Spaghetti Amoretti *WEEKLY SPECIAL*

$18

Prosciutto, roasted cherry tomatoes, peas, onion and creamy tomato sauce over spaghetti, topped with lemon butter bread crumbs!!

Chicken Parmesan

$18

Breaded grilled chicken breast served over spaghetti with marinara. Topped with melted smoked mozzarella.

Lucky Penne

$15

Mixed veggies, broccoli, and penne in a spicy chipotle cream sauce, topped with melted smoked mozzarella

Lobster Ravioli

$16

Sun-dried tomato, spinach and white wine cream sauce. Served with fresh bread.

Conchiglie al Fuso

$16

Shells in a vodka cream sauce with grilled chicken mixed veggies and topped with melted mozzarella cheese.

Gnocchi Aurora

$17

Gnocchi dumplings with grilled chicken, mushrooms, spinach and a marinara cream sauce, smothered with melted smoked mozzarella. Served with fresh bread.

Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo

$15

Alfredo sauce, grilled chicken, fresh cracked black pepper, Parmesan. Served with fresh bread.

Spaghetti Frutti di Mare

$17

Shrimp, scallops, mussels, spaghetti and marinara. Served with fresh bread.

Farfalle Pollo

$15

Our House Specialty! Bowtie pasta and grilled chicken served with sun-dried and fresh tomatoes, garlic-buttered mushrooms, basil and our signature House Cream Sauce. Topped with fresh shredded Parmesan and served with fresh bread.

Rigatoni Bolognese

$15

Mushroom, basil, cream, traditional meat sauce and Parmesan. Served with fresh bread.

Caballo Blanco

$15

Runners' Special! Linguine, sauteed shrimp, and steamed broccoli tossed in olive oil and garlic

Spaghetti with Meatballs

$14

Handmade meatballs, marinara and Parmesan. Served with fresh bread.

Conchiglie Gorgonzola

$14

Shells with tomato marinara, spinach, cream and Gorgonzola. Served with fresh bread.

Tortellini Crema

$14

Tri-color ricotta stuffed tortellini, pecorino, and our famous House Cream Sauce. Served with fresh bread.

Gnocchi Rosemary Gorgonzola

$14

Potato Gnocchi, Gorgonzola cream sauce, fresh rosemary, parmesan.

Macaroni al Formaggio

$13

Broccoli, red onion, white cheddar and toasted bread crumbs. Served with fresh bread.

Capellini Pomodoro

$13

Angel hair pasta with marinara, basil and fresh mozzarella, topped with shredded Parmesan. Served with fresh bread.

Penne Puttanesca

$13

Kalamata olives, capers, oregano, white wine, marinara and Parmesan. Served with fresh bread.

Linguine Pesto

$13

Linguine noodles with fresh basil pesto and Pecorino cheese, topped with fresh shredded Parmesan. Served with fresh bread.

Butternut Squash Gnocchi

$18

Potato gnocchi in a butternut squash sauce with arugula, pinole, chia and pumpkin seeds

Bottled Water

$1.5

Canned Soda

$2

San Pellegrino Aranciata

$2.25

Orange.

San Pellegrino Aranciata Rossa

$2.25

Blood orange.

San Pellegrino Clementine

$2.25

Clementine.

San Pellegrino Limonata

$2.25

Lemon.

San Pellegrino Pompelmo

$2.25

Grapefruit.

Italian Meatball Sandwich

$11

Handmade meatballs, provolone, sweet green pepper and marinara.

Italian Sausage Sandwich

$11

Italian sausage, provolone, sweet green peppers and marinara.

Italiano Sandwich

$11

Prosciutto, salami, provolone, tomato, romaine and mayonnaise.

Pollo Sandwich

$11

Grilled chicken breast, tomato, romaine and sun-dried tomato mayonnaise.

Handmade Italian Meatballs

$4

Served with marinara.

Italian Sausage

$3

Served with marinara.

Sauteed Shrimp

$3

Steamed Broccoli

$4

Grilled Vegetables

$4

Sliced Grilled Chicken Breast

$3

Caballo Blanco

$15

Runners' Special! Linguine, grilled chicken and steamed broccoli tossed in olive oil and garlic

NEW! Molten Lava Cake

$7

Rich, warm, chocolate cake with a liquid chocolate center. Topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. This one comes cold. 30-45 seconds in the microwave will do the trick!

Beers

$2

Must be 21 to purchase.

Beers

$4

Must be 21 to purchase.

Wine Bottles

$20

Must be 21 to purchase.

Bruschetta Tray

$25

Diced tomatoes, basil and mozzarella served over crispy toast. Vegetarian.

Grilled Mixed Vegetables Tray

$25

Vegetarian.

Cheesy Garlic Bread Tray

$30

Italian bread with house-made garlic butter and smoked mozzarella cheese. Served with marinara sauce. Vegetarian.

Grilled Chicken Breast Tray

$30

Hummus and Veggies Tray

$35

Hummus served with carrots, celery and cucumbers. Vegetarian.

Caprese Salad Tray

$35

Come with tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella and olives. Vegetarian.

Antipasto Skewers Tray

$40

PServed with salami, mozzarella, pepperoncini, Kalamata olives, pepperoni, artichokes and cherry tomatoes. Spicy.

Meatballs Tray

$35

Served with marinara sauce.

House Salad Tray

$35

Mixed greens with red and yellow peppers, white beans, plum tomatoes, Kalamata olives, croutons and balsamic vinaigrette. Vegetarian.

Spinach Salad Tray

$45

Baby spinach with goat cheese, red onions, mushrooms, and balsamic vinaigrette. Vegetarian.

Caesar Salad Tray

$35

Romaine with Parmesan, croutons and Caesar dressing.

Cranberry-Gorgonzola Salad Tray

$50

Mixed greens and baby spinach with dried cranberries, red onions, roasted almonds, crumbled Gorgonzola, and raspberry vinaigrette. Vegetarian.

Mixed Sandwich Tray

$35

Includes meatball sandwich, chicken sandwich (with sun-dried tomato mayonnaise on an Italian roll), Caprese sandwich (with mozzarella, plum tomatoes, basil leaves and pesto mayonnaise on an Italian roll), veggie sandwich (with red and yellow peppers, green and yellow squash and pesto mayonnaise), and Italiano sandwich (with prosciutto, salami, provolone cheese, mayonnaise on an Italian roll).

Mixed Wrap Tray

$35

Includes chicken wrap (with sun-dried tomato mayonnaise), turkey wrap, ham wrap, veggie wrap (with red and yellow peppers, green and yellow squash and pesto mayonnaise), and Caprese wrap (with mozzarella, plum tomatoes, basil and pesto mayonnaise).

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Tray

$80

Served with Alfredo sauce, grilled chicken, black pepper and Parmesan. C

Conchiglie Gorgonzola Tray

$80

Served with Alfredo sauce, grilled chicken, black pepper and Parmesan.

Spaghetti with Meatballs Tray

$80

Served with marinara sauce and Parmesan.

Macaroni al Formaggio Tray

$80

Served with red onions, broccoli and toasted breadcrumbs. Vegetarian.

Farfalle Pollo Tray

$75

Bow tie pasta with grilled chicken, sun-dried and fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, basil and house cream sauce.

Rigatoni Bolognese Tray

$75

Large tube pasta with mushrooms, basil, cream and meat sauce.

Penne Primavera Tray

$75

Small tube pasta with tomato sauce and vegetables.

Capellini Pomodoro Tray

$75

Angel hair pasta with basil, fresh mozzarella and marinara sauce. Vegetarian.

Penne Puttanesca Tray

$75

Small tube pasta with oregano, white wine, Kalamata olives, capers and marinara sauce. Vegetarian.

Liguine al Giardino Tray

$70

Served with olive oil, garlic, grilled vegetables, broccoli and pecorino. Vegetarian.

Linguine Pesto Tray

$70

Served with basil pesto and pecorino. Vegetarian.

Lobster Ravioli Tray

$100

Served with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and white wine cream sauce.

Gnocchi Aurora Tray

$100

Tri-color gnocchi potato dumpling pasta with spinach, grilled chicken, mushrooms, smoked mozzarella, cream and marinara sauce.

Spaghetti Frutti di Mare Tray

$100

Served with shrimp, scallops, mussels, marinara sauce and Parmesan.

Conchiglie al Fuso Tray

$100

Small shell pasta with mixed peppers, squash, grilled chicken, vodka sauce (tomato-cream sauce) and smoked mozzarella.

Tortellini Crema Tray

$80

Tri-color ricotta-stuffed tortellini with pecorino, Parmesan and house cream sauce. Vegetarian.

Gnocchi Rosemary Gorgonzola Tray

$80

Potato dumpling pasta with rosemary, Parmesan and Gorgonzola cream sauce. Vegetarian.

$12 Deal for 10

$12

Includes your choices of entree and salad with bread, butter, and assorted drinks. Served buffet-style.

Cookies Tray

$1

Assorted flavors.

Assorted Dessert Bars Tray

$2

Assorted flavors.

Cheesecake

$3

Tiramisu

$3

Lady fingers soaked in espresso and layered with sweetened mascarpone cheese. Topped with cocoa.