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Roots Handmade Pizza - Second City
1610 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
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Appetizers
Starters To Share (or Not). Handmade mozzarella sticks you'll be telling strangers about
Mozzarella Sticks
$15.49
Made completely from scratch. Housemade and hand-stretched mozzarella, herbed breadcrumbs and marinara
Garlicky Monkey Bread
$9.99
Pizza and garlic parmesan sauce
Panza Bread Sticks
$9.99
Quad Cities mozzarella blend, garlic parmesan sauce and pizza sauce
Spinach, Roasted Red Pepper & Artichoke Dip
$9.99
Served with grilled or crispy pita chips or vegetables
Roasted Carrot Hummus
$11.99
Whipped carrot hummus, za'atar oil, grilled pita, and seasonal vegetables
Roasted Wild Mushroom
$17.99
Roasted wild mushrooms, button mushrooms, spinach cream sauce, and asiago breadcrumbs
Baked Ziti Appetizer
$12.99
Vodka sauce and crumbled sausage baked with mozzarella and parmesan cheese
Crispy Chicken Wings
$15.99
Five wings. Choice of buffalo, smokey bbq, or Korean red pepper glaze. Served with bleu cheese or buttermilk ranch dressing dipping sauce
Popcorn Chicken Bites
$12.99
Tossed with hot-honey and served with creamy ranch
Rock Island "Lobster"
$15.99
Fried rock shrimp tossed in giardiniera. Served with creamy ranch
Baked Goat Cheese & Marinara
$13.99
Parmesan cheese, basil herb pesto, and toasted West Town Bakery focaccia
Martino's Mac and Cheese
$8.99
Super simple and delicious
Our Very Special Sunday Night Lasagna
Pre-Orders Available via the Roots Pizza App
Our Very Special Sunday Night Lasagna
$19.99
Fresh pasta, parmesan béchamel and a secret blend of four whipped Italian cheeses with marinara or meat sauce
Salads
Family Style / Premium Ingredients. Healthy salads with a cult following. Add on additional ingredients. Or build your own salad
Popcorn Chicken Cobb Salad
$16.99
Romaine, arugula, cabbage, tomatoes, pickles, corn, scallions, dill, egg, garlic croutons and buttermilk black truffle dressing
Roots Caesar Salad*
$14.99
Romaine & red leaf lettuce, crispy prosciutto, garlic croutons, shaved parmesan and creamy Caesar dressing
Tomato, Avocado, & Mozzarella Salad
$16.99
Romaine & red leaf lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avocado, roasted corn, housemade mozzarella, sunflower seeds and cilantro vinaigrette
Greek-Like Salad
$14.99
Romaine and baby spinach, parsley, dill & mint, kalamata & green olives, cucumbers, red onions, red & green bell peppers, feta cheese, pepperoncini, fried capers, sunflower seeds, crispy pita and Greek-feta vinaigrette
Southwest Chipotle Chicken & Avocado Salad
$16.99
Arugula, cilantro, cabbage, pulled chicken, radish, avocado, crispy shallots, pickled red onions, Tajin-roasted sweet potatoes, tortilla strips, black beans, corn, queso cotija and creamy chipotle dressing
Sesame Chicken Salad
$15.99
Shredded cabbage and romaine, pulled chicken, roasted mushrooms, roasted carrots, broccoli, radish, scallions, parsley, fried ramen, toasted sesame seeds and sesame vinaigrette
Not a Carrot In the World Salad
$14.99
Romaine, kale, arugula, avocado, scallions, radish, mango, roasted cauliflower, crispy shallots, sesame & sunflower seeds, lemon, roasted carrots and carrot tahini dressing
Build a Salad!
$12. Fresh ingredients prepared in our kitchen daily
Step 1 - Pick Your Greens
Choose 2: Baby greens, Shredded cabbage, Red leaf lettuce, Romaine, Arugula (+$1), Baby kale (+$1), Spinach (+$1)
Step 2 - Add Fresh Fruit & Vegetables
Choose 5: Black beans, Black olives, Broccoli: steamed, Carrots: shredded, Cherry tomatoes, Corn: roasted, Cucumbers, Giardiniera, Green bell peppers, Jalapeños, Mushrooms: raw, Mushrooms: roasted, Pepperoncini, Pickled red onions, Pickles, Pineapples, Red onions, Red bell peppers, Radish, Scallions, Tomatoes, Artichoke hearts (+$1), Carrots: roasted (+$1), Curry cauliflower: roasted (+$1), Fresh mango (+$1), Kalamata & green olives (+$1), Sweet potato: tajin roasted (+$1)
Step 3 - Plenty to Crunch on
Choose 2: Crispy shallots, Crispy pita, Fried capers, Garlic croutons, Ramen: crunchy, Sunflower seeds, Taco chips, Tortilla strips, Almonds: toasted (+$1), Cashews: toasted (+$1)
Step 4 - Go for Cheese
Choose 1: Aged manchego (+$2), Bleu cheese, Cheddar, Chihuahua cheese (+$1), Cotija, Feta, Goat cheese (+$1), Housemade mozzarella (+$2), Local cheddar curds (+$2), Ricotta (+$2), Shaved Parmesan, Vegan cheddar (+$2), Vegan mozzarella (+$2)
Step 5 - Our Famous Dressings
Avocado cream (+$1), Balsamic vinaigrette, Bleu cheese dressing, Buttermilk ranch, Black truffle cream (+$2), Caesar*, Carrot tahini, Cilantro vinaigrette, Creamy chipotle dressing, Greek-feta dressing, Louis dressing, Sesame vinaigrette, Vegan Ranch
Step 6 - Top it Off
Get That Protein! Avocado (+$3), Bacon (+$1), Blackened shrimp (+$6), Fierce tofu (+$6), Fried Herb-Breaded, Chicken (+$6), Garlic shrimp (+$6), Grilled chicken breast (+$5), Hard boiled egg (+$1), Popcorn chicken (+$5), Pulled chicken: cold (+$5), Salami (+$2)
Pizzas
Our dough is made with malt and has a slight sweetness that goes great with beer. Quad Cities Style Pizzas. Take-Home Kits: Get 50% off a Take-Home Pizza Kit when you purchase any pizza for dine-in. Add on additional toppings or you can build your own pizza. All 12" pizzas available gluten free (+$3.50), Sub vegan cheese (+$3)
Taco
A Quad Cities original: Taco-seasoned crumbled sausage, Roots Pizza sauce, mozzarella and cheddar. Topped with lettuce, tomatoes and taco-seasoned chips
- 12" Pizza $24.00
- 16" Pizza $29.00
- Add Sour Cream
- $1.50
Sausage
The Quad Cities specialty: Crumbled sausage, Roots Pizza sauce and mozzarella
- 12" Pizza $18.00
- 16" Pizza $23.00
Garden
Roasted mushrooms, diced green peppers, roasted red peppers, olive mix, Roots Pizza sauce and mozzarella
- 12" Pizza $22.00
- 16" Pizza $27.00
Vegan
Ground seitan, smoked seitan bacon, Roots Pizza sauce, vegan mozzarella and vegan cheddar. Topped with lettuce, pickles, tomatoes and vegan ranch
- 12" Pizza $25.00
- 16" Pizza $30.00
BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza
Pulled pork smoked at Lillie's Q over peach wood for eight hours, Hot Smokey BBQ and mozzarella. Topped with Carolina Dirt BBQ rub and slaw
- 12" Pizza $26.50
- 16" Pizza $31.50
McDowell's
Seasoned ground beef, louis dressing, mozzarella and cheddar. Topped with onions, lettuce and pickles. The national pizza of Zamunda
- 12" Pizza $22.00
- 16" Pizza $27.00
Neighborhood Faves & Collaborations - Pizzas
Tikka Masala Butter Chicken Pizza
Butter sauce, marinated chicken, ginger, curry, onions, paneer, methi, chili oil, lime and mozzarella
- 12" Pizza $29.00
- 16" Pizza $34.00
Rick Ortiz's Antique Taco Chili Cheese Curd Pizza
Chorizo chili, cheddar curds, chihuahua cheese, mozzarella, pickled jalapeños & onions, avocado cream, tortilla strips, black olives and scallions
- 12" Pizza $25.00
- 16" Pizza $30.00
Korean Fried Chicken Pizza
Red pepper sauce, garlic puree, kimchi, mozzarella, smoked gouda, Korean fried chicken, scallions, sesame seeds and cilantro
- 12" Pizza $29.50
- 16" Pizza $34.00
Margherita
Roasted tomato sauce, heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil
- 12" Pizza $16.99
- 16" Pizza $21.99
Build a Pizza!
12" Pizza / Serves 1-2 ($16) / 16" Pizza / Serves 3-5 ($21). Tell us how to make the perfect pizza. Pick your favorite fresh ingredients and we'll arrange them on our hand-tossed malt crust with Roots pizza sauce and Quad Cities mozzarella blend. Malt crust, Hand-tossed, Secret sauce from scratch, Fresh quality ingredients, Scissor cut strips
Step 1 - First Pick a Size
12" (1-2 people); 16" (3-5 people)
Step 2 - Put Some Meat on it
We ain't skimping. Sausage: crumbled (+$3), Pepperoni (+$3), Anchovies (+$3), Bacon (+$4), Blackened shrimp (+$8), Canadian bacon (+$4), Garlic shrimp (+$8), Ground beef (+$4), Italian beef (+$5), Popcorn chicken (+$6), Pulled chicken (+$5), Prosciutto (+$3), Salami (+$3), Smoked bbq pulled pork (+$6), Vegan bacon (+$4), Vegan seitan (+$4)
Step 3 - Premium Toppings
(+2.50): Artichoke hearts, Arugula, Black olives, Broccoli florets, Coleslaw, Corn, Garlic, Giardiniera: our special recipe, Green bell peppers, Jalapeños: fresh, Jalapeños: pickled, Kalamata olive blend, Mushrooms: fresh, Mushrooms: roasted, Pepperoncini, Pineapple, Red onions: pickled, Red onions: fresh, Roasted garlic purée, Red bell peppers, Spinach: fresh, Scallions, Tomatoes: sliced or diced
Step 4 - Make it Even Cheesy-Er
Bleu cheese, Cheddar, Chihuahua cheese, Cotija cheese, Provolone, Ricotta, Aged manchego (+$3), Feta (+$3), Fresh mozzarella (+$3), Goat cheese (+$3), Local cheddar curds (+$3), Shaved Parmesan (+$3), Vegan cheddar (+$3), Vegan mozzarella (+$3)
Step 5 - Side Sauces
(+$2): Avocado cream, Bleu cheese dressing, Korean red pepper sauce, Garlic parmesan, Lillie's Q smokey BBQ, Pub Royale butter sauce, Ranch, Sour cream, The Fifty/50 buffalo sauce, Vegan Ranch
Step 6 - How Do You Want it Cut?
Quad-city style strips, Traditional pie cut
Serious Sandwiches
Our bread is the freshest & baked daily @ West Town Bakery. Choice of seasoned curly fries or sweet potato tots
Italian Beef
$15.99
Housemade Italian beef, garlic au jus and choice of sweet peppers or giardiniera
- Add Housemade Mozzarella Cheese
- $2.00
Meatball Sub
$17.99
Roots specialty meatballs and parmesan mornay sauce on a seeded French bread hoagie
Daisy's Quad Cities Grinder
$16.99
Salami, pepperoni, ham, provolone, tomatoes, pepperoncinis, mayonnaise, red wine dressing, and romaine on a seeded French bread hoagie
Breaded Pork Cutlet on Brioche
$17.99
Pounded thin, Boetje's mustard, and cole slaw
Chicken Caesar Foldover
$13.99
Chicken breast, Quad Cities mozzarella cheese blend, parmesan, Caesar dressing and romaine
Chicken Parm
$15.99
Pan-fried cripsy chicken breast, mozzarella & parmesan cheese, marinara, and garlic butter
Other Sides
Seasoned Curly Fries
$5.99Sweet Potato Tots
$5.99Roasted Broccoli with Garlic Butter
$6.99Something for the Sweet Tooth
Feed your inner child
Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake
$8.99
Funfetti cheesecake on a graham cracker crust. Topped with whipped cream and glazed Fruity Pebbles
Baby Ruth Cheesecake
$10.99
Vanilla bean cheesecake swirled with caramel and Baby Ruth candy on an Oreo crust. Topped with chocolate ganache and more Baby Ruth
Chocolate Cream Pie
$7.99
Dark chocolate mousse on an Oreo crust. Topped with whipped cream and Oreo cookie pieces
Key Lime Meringue Pie
$7.99
Fresh key lime custard on a graham cracker crust. Topped with whipped cream
Brownie Sundae
$9.99
Warm old fashioned brownie topped with either vanilla or chocolate ice cream. Finished with whipped cream and chocolate sauce
Drinks
Pepsi
$3.99Diet Pepsi
$3.99Sierra Mist
$3.99Dr. Pepper
$3.99Pepsi Zero
$3.99Orange Crush
$3.99Ginger Ale
$3.99Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade
$4.99Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice
$4.99Iced Tea
$3.50Coffee
$3.50Milk
$3.50Choc. Milk
$4.00South Loop Exclusives
Presto Cream Pasta
$20.00
Spring Vegetables & Ziti, Tossed in a Pesto Cream Sauce, Topped w/ Cashews
Marry Me Chicken
$24.00
Roasted Chicken, Marry Me Cream Sauce and Spaghetti
Cilantro Salmon*
$26.00
Pan Seared Salmon, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted Corn, Cilantro Sauce, Baby Fennel, Sunflower Seeds and Brown Rice
Steak and Chips*
$32.00
Bistro Steak, Italian Salsa Verde and Chips
*The Department of Public Health advises that consumption of raw or undercooked foods of animal origin, such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry or shellfish, may result in an increased risk of foodborne illness
Easy Drinking
Cold Snack / Montucky / Lager ABV 4.1%
- Can or Bottle $5.00
Kolsch / Dovetail / Kolsch ABV 4.6%
- 16oz $10.00
Lightning Will / On Tour / Pilsner ABV 5.0%
- 16oz $10.00
Tooth & Claw / Off Color / Czech Pilsner ABV 5.0%
- 16oz $10.00
312 Urban Wheat / Goose Island / American Wheat Ale ABV 4.2%
- Can or Bottle $6.00
Four Shore / Ravina / White Ale ~Collaboration~ ABV 4.5%
- Can or Bottle $7.00
Hopped Up
Gumballhead / 3 Floyd's / Pale Wheat Ale ABV 5.6%
- Can or Bottle $9.00
Daytime / Lagunitas IPA / ABV 4.0%
- Can or Bottle $7.00
Beezer / Old Irving IPA / ABV 6.9%
- 16oz $10.00
Tome / Half Acre / Hazy IPA / ABV 5.5%
- 16oz $10.00
Funky & Unique
Freedom Lemonade / Revolution / Lemon Sour Ale ABV 4.5%
- Can or Bottle $8.00
Grapefruit Supreme / Surly Furious / Sour ABV 4.5%
- Can or Bottle $7.00
Clover Club / Hopewell / Kettle Sour ABV 6.2%
- Can or Bottle $10.00
Dark & Roasty
Kalamazoo Stout / Bell's / American Stout ABV 6.0%
- Can or Bottle $8.00
Fat Pug / Maplewood / Milk Stout ABV 5.9%
- 16oz $10.00
Ciders
Pedestrian / Eris / Cider ABV 5.6%
- Can or Bottle $9.00
Dry / Right Bee Cider / Dry Cider ABV 5.2%
- Can or Bottle $8.00
Goose Island BCB
Bourbon County Stout / Rotating / Rotating ABV Varies
Available in Can or Bottle
- MKT
You Know You like It
Miller High Life / American Lager ABV 4.6%
- Can or Bottle $5.00
Miller Lite / Pilsner ABV 4.2%
- Can or Bottle $5.00
Pabst Blue Ribbon / American Lager ABV 4.8%
- Can or Bottle $5.00
Bud Light / Light Lager ABV 5.0%
- Can or Bottle $5.00
Seltzers & More
Jack Daniel's / Jack & Coke ABV 5.0%
- Can or Bottle $12.00
White Claw / Mango / Malted Seltzer ABV 5.0%
- Can or Bottle $8.00
White Claw / Black Cherry / Malted Seltzer ABV 5.0%
- Can or Bottle $8.00
High Noon / Watermelon / Vodka Seltzer ABV 4.5%
- Can or Bottle $9.00
High Noon / Grapefruit / Vodka Seltzer ABV 4.5%
- Can or Bottle $9.00
Nutrl / Pineapple / Vodka Seltzer ABV 4.5%
- Can or Bottle $9.00
Beer Buckets
Receive $2.50 off a 5-beer bucket
Beer Buckets
Mix & match is not allowed. Excludes beers already on special
White
Pasqua, Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $44.00
Giunta, Sauvignon Blanc, Wairarapa, New Zealand
- Glass $13.00
- Bottle $52.00
Trim, Chardonnay, California, United States
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $48.00
Red
L'Agnostique, Pinot Noir, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $48.00
Quilt, Red Blend, California, United States
- Glass $14.00
- Bottle $56.00
Cocktails
Poolside Manner - 16.0% ABV
$12.00
Tito's Vodka, Passionfruit, Cacao, and Lemon Juice
Sunlit Sonata - 15.0% ABV
$12.00
Gin, Pineapple Amaro, Lemon Juice, and Orange Blossom Water
Blood Orange Paloma - 13.0% ABV
$12.00
Tequila, Blood Orange, Lime Juice, Agave, and Guajillo Chile
Tropic of Capricorn - 19.0% ABV
$12.00
Plantation Three Star Rum, Cachaça, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, and Peychaud's Bitters
Tee Time - 15.0% ABV
$12.00
Old Forester Bourbon, Pomegranate, Amaro Bonato, and Lemon Juice
N/A Mojito - 0.0% ABV
$8.00
Mango, Lime Juice, Mint, and Soda Water
N/A Blood Orange Paloma - 0.0% ABV
$8.00
Blood Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Agave, and Guajillo Chile
Tequila & Mezcal
Banhez Mezcal
$12.00Casamigos Blanco
$14.00Del Maguey Vida Mezcal
$12.00Monte Alban Blanco
$10.00Monte Alban Reposado
$12.00Tanteo Blanco
$10.00Tanteo Jalapeño
$12.00Bourbon
1792
$10.00Angel's Envy
$16.00Basil Hayden
$20.00Benchmark
$10.00Buffalo Trace
$12.00Bulleit
$12.00Bulleit Roots Barrel Pick
$12.00Eagle Rare
$16.00Four Roses Yellow
$10.00Geroge T Stagg
$38.00Maker's Mark
$12.00Old Forester 86
$12.00Pappy Van Winkle 15yr
$65.00Weller Special Reserve
$14.00Rye
Bulleit
$12.00George Dickel
$12.00Jack Daniel's
$14.00Michter's
$14.00Templeton
$14.00Rittenhouse
$10.00Scotch
Johnnie Walker Black
$14.00Johnnie Walker Red
$12.00Lagavulin 16yr
$30.00Macallan 12yr
$20.00Additional Spirits
Aperol
$10.00Bailey's
$10.00Campari
$10.00Chambord
$10.00Chocolat Royal
$8.00Fernet Branca
$12.00Green Chartreuse
$16.00Jeppson's Malört
$7.00Kahlua
$10.00Rumple Minz
$10.00Yellow Chartreuse
$16.00Main
Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
$10.00
Caramel syrup and cream cheese frosting
Popcon Chicken and Waffles
$16.00
Spicy maple syrup and whipped cream
Avocado Toast*
$14.00
Multigrain toast, corn and pico de gallo relish, breakfast potatoes and two eggs your way
French Toast Breakfast Sandwich
$13.00
Brioche French toast, Black Forest ham, eggs, manchego cheese and breakfast potatoes
Roots Breakfast Sandwich
$12.00
Roots "Qua-ssant", scrambled egg, cheddar and a choice of ham-off-the-bone, bacon or sausage
Build Your Own Omelette
$12. Select three ingredients of your choice. Served with breakfast potatoes. Add Three:
Veggies
onions, spinach, tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, mushrooms
Protein
bacon, ham, breakfast sausage, salami
Cheese
cheddar, feta, mozzarella, provolone, goat cheese, ricotta
Extras
Sweet Corn Biscuit
$4.00Toast
$3.00Bacon
$4.00Chicken Sausage
$5.00Two Eggs*
$5.00Breakfast Potatoes
$4.00Belgium Waffle with Maple Syrup
$8.00Brunch Pizzas
only available in 12"
Roots Over My Hammy*
$22.50
Black Forest ham, proscuitto, bechamel, manchego, mozzarella and a fried egg
The Juan Deere
$18.50
Chorizo, jalapeños, breakfast potatoes, pickled onions, avocado salsa and baked eggs
American Breakfast Pizza
$22.50
Bacon, sausage, green peppers, breakfast potatoes, alfredo sauce, mozzarella and baked eggs
Refreshments
Roots Bloody Mary
$11.00
Our own special mix
I Fought the Claw (and the Claw Won)
$17.00
Rum, Coconut, Pineapple, Mango White Claw - Tastes Like a Painkiller
Aperol Spritz
$12.00
Aperol, Prosecco, soda
Endless Mimosas
$25.00
Two guest minimum
*The Department of Public Health advises that consumption of raw or undercooked foods of animal origin, such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry or shellfish, may result in an increased risk of foodborne illness
Easy Does It
$25 per Guest; $11 per Guest Ages 5-11
One Appetizer Choice
One Salad Choice
16" Cheese Pizza
Two Different 16" Build Your Own Pizza Choices
Limit Two Toppings per Pizza
The Basic
$29 per Guest; $11 per Guest Ages 5-11
Three Total Appetizer & Salad Choices
16" Cheese Pizza
One 16" Build Your Own Pizza Choice
Limit Two Toppings
One 16" Specialty Pizza
Lets Feast
$33 per Guest; $11 per Guest Ages 5-11
Two Appetizer Choices
Two Salad Choices
One Fresh Pasta Choice
Two Sides Choices
16" Cheese Pizza
One 16" Specialty Pizza Choice
One 16" Build Your Own Pizza Choice
Limit Two Toppings
Appetizers
Crispy Chicken Wings
Garlic Monkey Bread Bites
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Mozzarella Bites
Fried Lasagna Bites
Popcorn Chicken
Housemade Hummus
Fried Calamari
+$3
Jumbo Fried Shrimp
+$3
Salads
Add grilled chicken or pulled chicken for +$2 per guest; Add grilled skirt steak, garlic shrimp, or blackened shrimp for +$6 per guest
Roots Caesar Salad
Not a Carrot in the World Salad
Tomato, Avocado, & Mozzarella Salad
Fried Chicken Cobb Salad
Ahi Tuna Bowl Salad
Southwest Chipotle Chicken Salad
BLT Chopped Wedge Salad
Sesame Chicken Salad
"Fierce" Tofu Thai Salad
Greek-Like Salad
Pizza
Unlimited replenishment while in-house. To-go boxes not allowed
Pizza
Check out all of our Specialty Pizzas on our Pizza Page or website. Make any pizza gluten free for $2 more. Each 16" pizza feeds, 3 to 5 adults
Pasta
Unlimited replenishment while in-house. To-go boxes not allowed. Your choice of marinara, meat,alfredo, garlic alfredo, or pappy sauce on all of our housemade pasta
Reginette
Elbow Alfredo
Fresh Spaghetti
Sides
Unlimited replenishment while in-house. To-go boxes not allowed
Roasted Broccoli
Housemade Potato Chips & Dip
Curly Fries
Sweet Potato Tots
Add a Bar Package at A Special Price
per person
Standard Bar Package
- 2 Hours $25.00
- 3 Hours $35.00
Craft Beer + Wine Bar Package
- 2 Hours $30.00
- 3 Hours $40.00
Premium Bar Package
- 2 Hours $40.00
- 3 Hours $50.00
Appetizers
Priced by the dozen. Minimum two dozen and half pan. Upcharge delivery fees for large orders apply
Mozzarella Bites
$14.00
Our signature made with housemade mozza-rella that is blanketed in fresh herbs and bread crumbs. Served with marinara
Super Crispy Chicken Wings
$30.00
Buffalo, smokey bbq, or Korean red pepper glaze
Garlic Monkey Bread
$16.00
Doughy, buttery garlic monkey bread drizzled in garlic parmesan sauce
Fried Lasagna Bites
$12.00
Our special ricotta filling, parmesan-asiago bread crumbs and marinara on the side
Mini Caprese Stacks With Crispy Bacon
$26.00
Mighty Vine Tomatoes with mozzarella, thinly sliced red onions, and chopped bacon drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinaigrette
Jumbo Fried Shrimp
$40.00
Jumbo gulf shrimp breaded in parsley cracker meal. Served with marinara and creamy mustard
Fried Calamari
$70.00
Served plain with marinara, buffalo style, or with our signature giardiniera garlic sauce
Chicken Parmesan Skewers
$30.00
Boneless chicken breast skewers lightly breaded and topped with parmesan and drizzled with a marinara sauce
Mini Italian Sausage Sandwiches
$36.00
Topped with roasted red peppers and garlic au-jus on French bread
Mini Italian Beef Sandwiches
$42.00
Housemade Italian beef dipped in garlic au jus with your choice of sweet peppersor giardiniera on garlic French bread
- Add Housemade Mozzarella (per dozen)
- $8.00
Mini Meatball Sandwiches
$36.00
Meatballs with parmesan bechamel and marinara topped with provolone cheese on garlic French Bread
Housemade Hummus
$50.00
Topped with sun-dried tomato pesto and pita crumble. Served with a side of spicy roasted red pepper pureé, grilled or fried pita chips and seasonal vegetables
Spinach Artichoke Dip
$50.00
Served with grilled or crunchy pita chips
Salads
Priced per half pan. Each order serves 6 to 8. Extra Salad dressing +$5 each for large containers. Add marinated grilled chicken breast or pulled chicken for +$10. Add skirt steak for +$18 to any half pan of salad. Add garlic shrimp or blackened shrimp for +$15 to any half pan of salad
Ahi Tuna Bowl Salad
$56.00
Kale, cabbage, basil, cilantro, & wild rice, avocado, scallions, ginger, jalapeño, snow peas, sesame seeds, fried shallots, sweet chili aioli, and lime dressing
Southwest Chipotle Chicken Salad
$40.00
Arugula, cilantro, & cabbage, pulled chicken, radish, shallots, avocado, pickled red onions, tajin-roasted sweet potatoes, tortilla strips, crunchy black beans, corn, queso cotijo, and creamy chipotle dressing
BLT Chopped Wedge Salad
$37.00
Romaine & arugula, bacon lardons, cherry tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles, balsamic onions, parsley, radishes, pears, croutons, lemon juice, and cracked-black pepper-bleu cheese dressing
"Fierce" Tofu Thai Salad
$40.00
Arugula & cabbage, basil, mint & cilantro, radish, jalapeño, scallion, shallots, carrot-daikon pickles, ginger, tomatoes, toasted cashews, and cilantro vinaigrette
Greek-Like Salad
$34.00
Romaine, & baby spinach, parsley, dill & mint, kalamata & green olives, cucumbers, red onions, red & green bell peppers, pepperoncini, capers, feta cheese, sunflower seeds, crispy pita, and Greek-feta vinaigrette
Roots Caesar Salad
$34.00
Romaine & red leaf lettuce, crispy pepperoni, garlic croutons, shaved parmesan, and creamy Caesar dressing
Not a Carrot in the World Salad
$38.00
Romaine, kale, & arugula, avocado, scallions, radish, mango, roasted cauliflower, fried shallots, sesame & sunflower seeds, lemon, roasted carrots, and carrot tahini dressing
Tomato, Avocado, & Mozzarella Salad
$36.00
Romaine and red leaf lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avocado, roasted corn, housemade mozzarella, sunflower seeds and cilantro vinaigrette
Fried Chicken Cobb Salad
$42.00
Romaine, arugula, & cabbage, tomatoes, pickles, corn. scallions, dill, egg, housemade biscuit, and buttermilk black truffle dressing
Sesame Chicken Salad
$36.00
Shredded cabbage & romaine, pulled chicken, shiitake mushrooms, roasted carrots, broccoli, radish, scallions, parsley, fried ramen, toasted sesame seeds, and sesame vinaigrette
Pizzas
Quad cities style. 12" Serves 1-3. 16" Serves 3-5. Make Any 12" Pizza Gluten Free for +$2
Taco
A Quad Cities original : taco-seasoned crumbled sausage, red sauce, mozzarella, and cheddar. Topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and taco-seasoned chips
- 12" Pizza $22.50
- 16" Pizza $27.50
- Add Sour Cream
- $1.50
Sausage
The Quad Cities specialty: crumbled sausage, Roots pizza sauce, and mozzarella
- 12" Pizza $16.50
- 16" Pizza $21.50
Garden
Roasted mushrooms, diced green peppers, roasted red peppers, olive mix, red sauce, and mozzarella
- 12" Pizza $20.50
- 16" Pizza $25.50
Vegan
Ground seitan, smoked seitan bacon, red sauce, vegan mozzarella, and vegan cheddar. Topped with lettuce, pickles, and vegan ranch
- 12" Pizza $20.50
- 16" Pizza $25.50
BBQ Pulled Pork
Pulled pork, Lillie's Q Hot Smoky BBQ sauce, and mozzarella. Topped with BBQ rub and slaw
- 12" Pizza $25.00
- 16" Pizza $30.00
McDowell's
Seasoned ground beef, Louis dressing, mozzarella, and cheddar. Topped with onions, lettuce, and pickles. The national pizza of Zamunda
- 12" Pizza $20.50
- 16" Pizza $25.50
Brian Fisher's Entente Korean Fried Chicken Pizza
Red pepper sauce, garlic puree, kimchi, smoked Gouda, mozzarella, Korean fried chicken, scallions, sesame seeds, and cilantro
- 12" Pizza $27.50
- 16" Pizza $32.50
Jimmy Bannos Jr's Purple Pig 'Nduja Sausage Pizza
'Nduja sausage, tetilla cheese, giardiniera, and mozzarella
- 12" Pizza $26.00
- 16" Pizza $31.00
Rick Ortiz's Antique Taco Chili Cheese Curd Pizza
Chorizo chili, cheddar curds, Chihuahua cheese, mozzarella, pickled jalapeños & onions, avocado cream, tortilla strips, black olives, and scallions
- 12" Pizza $23.50
- 16" Pizza $28.50
Pub Royale's Butter Chicken Pizza
Butter sauce, marinated chicken, ginger, curry, onions, paneer, methi, chili oil, lime, and mozzarella
- 12" Pizza $27.50
- 16" Pizza $32.50
Party Trays
Homemade pastas by the half pan. Priced per half pan. Each order serves 10 to 12
Fresh Spaghetti & Meatballs
$55.00
Served with your choice of marinara, meat sauce, alfredo, garlic alfredo, or Pappy Sauce
Chicken Parmesan Over Fresh Spaghetti
$60.00
Pounded thin and pan-sautéed in garlic butter. Topped with parmesan and provolone cheese and marinara
Mac 'N Cheese
$45.00
Everyone's favorite classic that's great for adults and for kids
Almost Famous Lasagna
$85.00
For everyone else, it's only available on Sunday night. Fresh and housemade pasta, layered with parmesan béchamel and a blend of whipped cheeses. Topped with your choice of sauce
Sausage & Peppers
$60.00
Charbroiled Italian sausage with sautéed onions, green peppers, and garlic au-jus
Elbow Alfredo
$50.00
Macaroni, peas, spinach, basil, and alfredo sauce
Reginette
$60.00
Our broad, flat ribbon pasta with ruffled edges, served in our house-made meat sauce
Sides by The Half Pan
Priced per half pan. Each order serves 10 to 12
Roasted Broccoli With Garlic Butter
$15.00Housemade Potato Chips With Dip
$15.00Sweet Potato Tots
$15.00Chicken Fingers With Dipping Sauces
$25.00Curly Fries
$15.00Garlic Bread
$18.00Premium Bar Package
2 hours / $45 | 3 hours / $55; Includes top shelf mixed drink
Belvedere
Ketel One
Single Malt Scotches
Single Barrel Bourbons
Premium Artisan Gins
Sparkling Wine
Upgraded Red & White Wines
All Midwestern Craft Draft Beers
All Midwestern Craft Bottle and Can Beers
All Midwestern "Old Man Can" Beers
Shots and Red Bull not included
Standard Bar Package
2 hours / $30 | 3 hours / $40; Includes all basic mixed drinks
Well Vodka and Liquors
All Midwestern "Old Man Can" Beers
Select Red & White Wine Glass Pours
Shots and Red Bull not included
Craft Beer + Wine Package
2 hours / $35 | 3 hours / $45
All Craft Draft Beers
All Midwestern Craft Bottle and Can Beers
All Midwestern "Old Man Can" Beers
All Wines by The Glass Pours
Shots and Red Bull not included
Other Drink Package Options
Open Host Bar
With this bar package, all beverages will be added to the host tab. Charges are accrued based on actual consumption
Champagne Toast
Add $5 per guest
Our Additional Services
TV/AV
Each event space has multiple 1080i HDTV flat screen televisions. We can arrange to have your favorite sports game or television show playing during the event. Most rooms have a separate sound system and depending on your space, we can also bring in a DJ
Microphones
We have microphone capabilities that we can set up for your event
Reception Tables
For whatever purpose you need, we are happy to set up a reception table and chairs at the entry to your event
Themed Events
Fundraisers, charity events, or just plain ol' birthday parties are often themed and we will work with you to meet your needs. We can also do pizza parties for kids during limited times during the week
Don't Forget the Cake!
Our sister restaurant West Town Bakery & Diner can make you a special cake for any occasion for your private party at Roots
Cake 4" (Serves 4)
- Starting at $20.00
Cake 6" (Serves 10)
- Starting at $40.00
Cake 8" (Serves 12-15)
- Starting at $48.00
Cake 10" (Serves 24)
- Starting at $72.00
Cake 12" (Serves 40-50)
- Starting at $105.00
Cake 1/4 Sheet (Serves 30)
- Starting at $85.00
Cake 1/2 Sheet (Serves 60)
- Starting at $150.00
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
Bar
Pizza
Meals
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 12:00am
Tuesday:
11:00am - 12:00am
Wednesday:
11:00am - 12:00am
Thursday:
11:00am - 12:00am
Friday:
11:00am - 12:00am
Saturday:
10:00am - 12:00am
Sunday:
10:00am - 12:00am