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
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 / 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
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
$3.99
Diet Pepsi
$3.99
Sierra Mist
$3.99
Dr. Pepper
$3.99
Pepsi Zero
$3.99
Orange Crush
$3.99
Ginger Ale
$3.99
Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade
$4.99
Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice
$4.99
Iced Tea
$3.50
Coffee
$3.50
Milk
$3.50
Choc. Milk
$4.00
Featured Drink
Root Beer
Try our Root Beer. It's our very own recipe!
Bottled$5.99
South 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
Midwestern Beer
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%
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
Party Packages
Quad City Family Style Dining
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, blackened shrimp, or grilled salmon 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
Each 16" pizza feeds 3 to 5 adults. Make any pizza gluten free for $2 more
Pizza
Check out all of our Specialty Pizzas on our Pizza Page or website
Pasta
Your choice of marinara, meat, alfredo, garlic alfredo, or pappy sauce on all of our housemade pasta
Reginette
Elbow Alfredo
Fresh Spaghetti
Sides
Roasted Broccoli
Housemade Potato Chips & Dip
Curly Fries
Sweet Potato Tots
Add a Bar Package
At a Special Price (Per Person)
Standard
For 2 Hours$25.00
For 3 Hours$35.00
Craft Beer + Wine
For 2 Hours$30.00
For 3 Hours$40.00
Premium
For 2 Hours$40.00
For 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
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-sauteéd 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 sauteéd 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
$15.00
Housemade Potato Chips with Dip
$15.00
Sweet Potato Tots
$15.00
Chicken Fingers with Dipping Sauces
$25.00
Curly Fries
$15.00
Garlic Bread
$18.00
Drink Packages
+$5 upcharge per package for red bull
Premium Bar Package
2 hours = $45 / 3 hours = $55. Shots and Red Bull not included
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
Standard Bar Package
2 hours = $30 / 3 hours = $40. Shots and Red Bull not included
Includes All Basic Mixed Drinks
Well Vodka and Liquors
All Midwestern "Old Man Can" Beers
Select Red & White Wine Glass Pours
Craft Beer + Wine Package
2 hours = $35 / 3 hours = $45. Shots and Red Bull not included
All Craft Draft Beers
All Midwestern Craft Bottle and Can Beers
All Midwestern "Old Man Can" Beers
All Wines by the Glass Pours
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 $3 per guest
Seating Options #1
Rental Fees, F&B Minimums, & Service Charges apply
Roots Private Dining Room
Seated: up to 48; Reception: 60. The Private Dining Room is located on the northwest corner of Roots on the main floor. It provides a view into the kitchen through our glass windows where guests can watch the pizzas being hand tossed. Accordion style glass doors open up onto our beautiful patio and provide a great ambience for all types of parties. Four 55" LED flat-screens provide additional ambience and are also available for DVDs and presentations
Homestead on the Roof
Seated: up to 100; Reception: 120. Homestead on the Roof is located directly above West Town Bakery. Featuring a large, fully stocked private bar, Homestead can be personalized for any type of event. In the summer, this room overlooks our rooftop deck, & 3,000 square foot gardens
The Southeast Corner
Seated: Up to 30; Reception: 40. The Southeast Corner of Roots is a semi-private area overlooking Chicago Avenue with glass garage doors and four private LED flatscreens that can be customized for the type of event. Popular for crowds that want to experience the energy of the main dining room of Roots and that don't have groups large enough for a completely private space
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. Choose your cake flavor, filling, frosting and writing and our talented cake designers at West Town Bakery will take care of it for you. West Town Bakery can also design custom themed cakes, 2D cakes, and 3D cakes as well for additional charges. Just let us know what you're looking for, and we'll connect you to the cake specialists at West Town Bakery
Roots is the brainchild of Greg Mohr and Scott Weiner, the duo behind Chicago’s Fifty/50 Restaurant Group. For over a decade, Greg and Scott moved up the ranks of several big-name restaurant groups. In 2008, they struck out on their own with their upscale sports-bar concept, The Fifty/50.