Please give us a call if you would
like to plan a party with us during
the afternoon. 773-275-5000.
caro mio
byob-- no corking fee
everyday menu 275 - 5000
antipasti
calamari fritti fresh tender calamari lightly breaded and pan fried - finished with extra virgin olive oil and garlic $12.95
italian pizza bread crusty bread baked with fresh tomatoes, marinara sauce, oregano, parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese $6.95
garlic bread crusty bread coated with fresh garlic cloves which have been soaking in extra virgin olive oil and parmesan cheese$6.95
polenta al sugo fresh polenta grilled on a flat grill then topped with a rich ragu sauce and finished with parmesan cheese $8.95
zuppa e insalata
pasta e patate (a traditional soup from bari) browned pastini cooked with potatoes, fresh egg, a touch of cream and chicken stock $6.95
minestrone della casa a hearty italian standard $6.95
insalata della casa $8.95
insalata caprese fresh tomato slices, boconcini mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and spices $11.95
pasta fatta in casa (homemade pasta)
tortelloni di pollo chicken stuffed tortelloni sautéed with chicken breast, white wine, eggplant, parmesan cheese and fresh tomato sauce $18.95
cavatelli con salsiccia cavatelli and homemade sausage in a creamy pesto sauce $19.95
agnelotti rossini half moon pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese in a creamy tomato sauce with prosciutto and peas $18.95
meat or cheese ravioli marinara, bolognese, or oil and garlic $18.95
with alfredo $19.95
gnocchi gratinato gnocchi with a bolognese sauce - baked with mozzarella cheese $19.95
tri-colored rottolo tri-colored pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach - topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese and then baked $18.95
pappardelle all arrabiatta con gamberi a robust red sauce made with julienne sliced eggplant, onion, green and red peppers, shrimp, marinara sauce and a bit of red peppers $21.95
pappardelle con porcini imported italian porcini mushrooms sautéed with borolo red wine, parmesan cheese and cream $19.95
pappardelle alfredo $19.95
pappardelle con broccoli e gamberi broccoli and shrimp in a lightly spicy oil and garlic sauce $20.95
pasta e risotto
spaghetti marinara or bolognese $16.95
linguini all arrabiatta a robust red sauce made with julienne sliced eggplant, onion, green and red peppers, marinara sauce and a bit of red peppers $18.95
linguini frutta di mare shrimp, calamari, clams and mussels in an oil and garlic sauce with a touch of red pepper $20.95
gamberi alla diavala shrimp in a spicy red sauce, served with linguini $20.95
rigatoni alla putanesca con calamari capers, black olives, green olives, anchovies, calamari and marinara sauce $21.95
zuppa di pesce calamari, shrimp, clams, green mussels, salmon in a lightly spicy marinara sauce, served with a side of linguini in a seafood sauce $25.95
melenzana parmigiana lightly breaded and pan-fried eggplant topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese, then baked $18.95
farfalle primavera carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic and parmesan cheese $17.95
risotto gamberi shrimp and garlic $19.95
risotto funghi porcini made with imported italian porcini mushrooms $20.95
risotto gorgonzola with chicken or homemade italian sausage $21.95
pollo, vitello, pranzo e pesce
pollo alla parmigiana tender pan fried chicken breast topped with marinara and baked with mozzarella cheese $18.95
pollo vesuvio half chicken with potato wedges baked with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, potato wedges, white wine $18.95
pollo alla cacciatora half chicken sautéed with onions, mushrooms, black olives, marsala wine and marinara sauce - then baked $18.95
pollo all arrabiatta half chicken sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, julienne sliced eggplant, onions, green and red peppers, light, marinara and a touch of hot red pepper $18.95
vitello all arrabiatta tender veal sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, julienne sliced eggplant, onions, green and red peppers, light, marinara and a touch of red pepper $20.95
vitello piemontese tender veal sautéed in a creamy porcini mushroom sauce $22.95
vitello all parmigiana pan fried veal with marinara, mozzarella cheese and baked $18.95
osso buco milanese tender beef shanks sautéed with carrot, celery, onions, garlic, white wine and marinara sauce $20.95
salmone alla grilla served with a side of mixed vegetables and pasta $20.95
salmone portofino salmon sautéed with balsamic vinegar, honey and topped with golden pine nuts and green onions $20.95
salmone vesuvio salmon sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, potato wedges, and white wine $20.95
homemade italian sausage $4.50
homemade meatballs $4.50
add broccoli to a dish $4.50
add chicken to a dish $4.50
add shrimp to a dish $7.00
split a dish $5.00
20% gratuity will be added to parties of 5 or more
there is a charge of $1.50/person if you bring in your own cake
please call us for your catering needs
ask your server for more daily specials