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2638 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
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Dinner Menu
Antipasti
Pizza Fritta
$8.00
cherry tomatoes, caper berries, olives and mozzarella di bufala campana on fried pizza crust
Carpaccio Di Salmone Marinato, Patate, Cetriolini, Cipolla Rossa Ed Olio Extra Virgine
$9.50
in-house marinated king salmon carpaccio, potatoes, pickles, red onion and extra virgin olive oil
Carpaccio Di Filetto Di Manzo Con Salsina Verde
$9.50
beef fillet carpaccio and our special green sauce
Mozzarella Di Bufala Campana Con Pesto Di Capperi E Finocchietto
$9.50
sliced buffalo mozzarella from campania dressed with caper pesto and served on a bed of mesclun mix of greens and finely sliced baby fennel
Asparagi E Spinaci Con Le Uova
$7.00
baby spinach and large asparagus in aceto balsamico originale di modena vinaigrette, topped with hard boiled organic egg
Ciambotta
$7.00
zucchini, red onions, eggplant, yellow bell peppers, celery, potatoes, ripe tomatoes, garlic and olives slowly stewed in extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil
Insalata Verde
$6.50
mesclun mix of greens and baby arugula with aceto balsamico originale di modena vinaigrette
Insalata Di Carciofi, Finocchi E Pesto Di Rucola E Olive
$8.00
fresh salad made of artichoke, fennel, arugula and olive pesto
Insalata Di Gamberi Tigre, Fagiolini, Cubi Di Patate E Pesto Alla Menta
$12.00
fresh salad made of tiger shrimp, french beans and diced potatoes dressed in mint pesto
Le Zuppe
Pasta E Ceci Con I Maltagliati
$7.50
chickpea soup with homemade maltagliati pasta
Zuppa Del Giorno
$7.50
soup of the day
Salumi E Formaggi
Il Tagliere Dei Salumi
prosciutto di parma, our homemade salsiccia (sausage), mortadella imported from bologna and speck (smoked ham from south tyrol). all are served with mustard and pickles arranged upon a wood tray
- Small Tray $22.00
- Large Tray $32.00
Il Tagliere Dei Formaggi
a selection of traditional highest quality italian cheeses; parmigiano reggiano, pecorino di pienza, fontina della val diaosta, gorgonzola, mozzarella di bufala, accompanied by a traditional pear compote, walnuts and raisins arranged upon a wood tray
- Each Cheese $4.00
Paste
Our Homemade Filled Pasta
Tortelloni Di Ricotta Al Ragu Bolognese
$16.00
handmade tortelloni filled with ricotta di pecora in bolognese ragu
Ravioli Di Carciofi Ai Carciofi
$18.00
handmade ravioli filled with sauteed artihcokes, parmigiano reggiano and ricotta di pecora; tossed with fresh sauteed artichokes and topped with parmigiano reggiano
Ravioli Al Basilico Ripieni Di Gamberi Alle Verdure Dell'orto
$18.00
hand-made basil ravioli filled with tiger shrimp sauteed in nettare of merlo extra virgin olive oil and tossed with peas, asparagus and zucchini
Canelloni Di Ricotta Di Pecora, Spinaci, E Parmigiano Reggiano Al Ragu Bolognese
$17.00
handmade canelloni filled with ricotta di pecora, parmigiano reggiano and spinach, then lightly baked; finished with ragu bolognese and parmigiano reggiano
Gnocchetti Di Ricotta Con Ragu Di Carciofi
$17.00
handmade ricotta di pecora and parmigiano reggiano gnocchi tossed in artichoke ragout topped with parmigiano reggiano
Le Nostre Paste Stese E Estruse
Our Fresh Handmade Flat And Extruded Pasta
Pappardelle Di Farina Di Farro Al Ragu Di Fagiano
$17.00
handmade pappardelle made of farro flour tossed in a pheasant ragout and topped with parmigiano reggiano
Taglioline Verdi Al Ragu Bolognese
$15.00
handmade spinach taglionline with bolognese ragu and parmigiano reggiano
Tagliatelle All Uovo Ai Funghi Misti
$17.00
homemade egg tagliatelle tossed with wild porcini, shitake and champignon mushrooms sauteed in parsley and garlic, topped with parmigiano reggiano
Maccheroncini Verdi, Salsiccia E Funghi Nel Tagamino
$16.00
homemade spinach pasta, home-stuffed sausage and champignon mushrooms baked in a light cream sauce
Spaghetti Neri, Gamberi, Cappesante, Salmone E Pomodorini
$18.00
homemade squid ink spaghetti tossed with tiger shrimp, scallops and our in-house cured king salmon sauteed with white wine and chives
Maccheroni Al Ferro Con Zucchine
$14.00
melanzane, ricotta di pecora sarda e pomodoro fresco al basilico. (homemade spiral pasta, eggplant and zucchini in fresh tomato and basil sauce topped with ricotta di pecora sarda)
Secondi
Ossobuco Di Vitello
$29.00
eight hour slow-stewed veal ossobuco in cognac, white wine, onions, carrots and celery. prepared daily
Stinco Di Agnello
$24.00
six hour slow-stewed lamb shank in white wine, garlic, celery and carrots. prepared daily
Costoletta Di Maiale Alla Bolognese
$18.00
organic pork chop butterfly-sliced, lightly pounded and filled with mozzarella di bufala campana and prosciutto di parma, lightly breaded, pan fried in extra virgin olive oil and dipped in a special tomato sauce
Pesce Del Giorno
our executive chef selects every day the freshest seafood available on the market and prepares it following the most traditional recepies of our region
- Market Price
I Contorni
Spinaci Saltati Al Parmigiano Reggiano
$6.00
sauteed spinach with parmigiano reggiano
Asparagi Con Olio, Sale E Pepe
$6.00
asparagus with extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper
Patate Arrosto Con Rosmarino E Aglio
$6.00
rosemary and garlic roasted potatoes
Ciambotta
$7.00
zucchini, red onions, eggplant, yellow bell peppers, celery, potatoes, ripe tomatoes, garlic and olives slowly stewed in extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil
Fagiolini Olio Extra Virgine, Sale E Pepe
$6.00
french beans sauteed in extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper
I Dolci
Meringa Con Panna, Frutti Di Bosco E Cioccolato Fondente
$9.00
homemade meringue layered with heavy whipping cream, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, shaved almonds and dark chocolate crunch
Zuppa Inglese E Salsa Al Cioccolato Fondente
$7.00
angel food cake soaked in rum and grenadine and filled with cream and dark chocolate mousse, drizzled with dark chocolate sauce
Semifreddo Di Zabaglione Al Cioccolato Caldo
$7.00
zabaglione parfait with warm chocolate sauce
Salame Di Cioccolato
$7.00
dark chocolate fondant mixed with chopped hazelnuts, dried figs, candied lemon peels and crumbled biscotti, served with homemade whipped cream and strawberry
Gelati Del Giorno
$7.00
homemade gelato, chef's choice of seasonal fresh fruit and traditional recipes
Gelato Di Cioccolato
$7.00
homemade chocolate gelato
Gelato Di Crema
$7.00
homemade crema gelato
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General Info
Hours
Tuesday:
10:00pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday:
10:00pm - 5:30pm
Thursday:
10:00pm - 5:30pm
Friday:
10:00pm - 5:30pm
Saturday:
10:00pm - 5:30pm
About Us
Luisa Silvia is passionate about making the finest ingredients available to the public. Whether you choose to sit in our beautiful dining room, order a prepared dinner to take away, or would like to purchase the finest ingredients to recreate an authentic Italian experience at home, the Salumeria has many options. Fresh, handmade pastas prepared daily, sauces, ragus, imported meats and cheeses are all available at the Salumeria.