freshly baked ciabatta loaf brushed with fresh garlic parmesan. finished table-side with hot garlic butter
$9.95
Tuscan Cheese Bread
house-made focaccia topped with roasted garlic butter, pecorino, parmesan and mozzarella cheese. baked until crispy and served with our signature marinara sauce
$9.95
Antipasti
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
tossed with bacon, aged balsamic, and garnished with pecorino cheese
$11.95
Classic Meatballs
prime beef meatballs simmered in marinara until tender. pro tip: add an order of tuscan cheese bread to dip
$15.95
Fried Calamari
crispy fried calamari and cherry peppers, served with lemon aioli and marinara
$19.95
Stuffed Mushrooms
garlic spinach and parmesan breadcrumbs stuffing. baked until golden and served on chicken jus
$13.95
Grilled Calamari
tender rhode island calamari marinated in fresh herbs. choice of siciliano or arrabiata sauce
$16.95
Sausage & Peppers
mild italian sausage, charred bell peppers and parmesan brodo
imported burrata served over sugar snap peas, English peas, mint and toasted ciabatta
Salads
Caesar Salad
an italian classic! chopped romaine tossed with house-made ciabatta croutons, celery, parmesan cheese and creamy caesar dressing
$10.95
$16.95
Chopped Kale
pepperoncini, avocado, olives, pistacchio
$14.95
$19.95
Il Porcellino Italian Salad
stuffed peppadew peppers, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, olives, red onions, hearts of palm, pepperoncini
$14.95
$19.95
Pasta
Handmade Cheese Ravioli
handmade three cheese ravioli served with your choice of house made marinara, hearty prime beef bolognese or fresh pistachio pesto
$19.95
Rigatoni alla Vodka
a guest favorite! imported rigatoni served with a classic tomato cream sauce. pro tip: add your choice of protein
$20.95
Roasted Chicken Penne
creamy asiago tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and shredded roasted chicken. garnished with fresh basil
$20.95
Spaghetti & Meatballs
a true classic: 3 prime beef meatballs simmered in marinara and served with imported spaghetti
$20.95
Spicy Scampi Spaghetti
a staff favorite: delicious pan roasted shrimp, whole cloves of roasted garlic, and calabrian chilis, all deglazed with brandy and tossed with imported spaghetti
$21.95
Orecchiette
crumbled italian sausage, broccolini, garlic, tossed in a calabrian chili brodo, and finished with parmesan cheese and fennel pollen
$20.95
Fresh Herb Fettuccine Alfredo
a classic fettuccine alfredo done 'il porcellino' style with fresh basil
$20.95
Gnocchi Bolognese
tender ricotta gnocchi, tossed in a rich prime beef bolognese sauce
homemade pappardelle tossed with a rich meat ragu of pork shoulder, pork sausage and prime beef, finished with pecorino and parmesan cheese
$21.95
Fusilli Pesto Genovese
$22.95
Fusilli tossed in a pistachio pesto with cherry tomatoes, stracciatella, crushed pistachio, and aged parmesan.
Our Very Special
Baked Burrata Lasagna
our world famous lasagna layered with prime-beef bolognese, fontina, and asiago cream. topped with melted burrata and served over homemade marinara
$25.95
Entrees
Eggplant Parmesan
thinly sliced eggplant dredged in italian breadcrumbs, layered with pecorino, parmesan, and fontina cheese. smothered in house made marinara and baked until golden brown
$20.95
Chicken Parmesan
an il porcellino favorite! chicken breast dredged in italian bread crumbs, smothered with house-made marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. baked until golden brown and served with spaghetti marinara
$27.95
Boneless Chicken Vesuvio
a chicago staple. deboned half of a chicken, marinated in fresh herbs and garlic and cooked until extra crispy. served with roasted potato wedges and a classic lemon and white wine sauce
$27.95
Chicken Piccata
parmesan crusted free range chicken breast grilled and served with angel hair pasta in a lemon, caper, white wine and garlic sauce
$25.95
Salmon Piccata
faroe island salmon tossed in a lemon and caper white wine sauce. served with roasted artichoke hearts
$28.95
Sliced Pepper Steak Grigliata
grilled hanger steak topped with garlic rosemary butter. served with parmesan fries
$39.95
Chicken Marsala
Parmesan crusted chicken breast is sauteed in marsala sauce with white button mushrooms and marsala wine. Garnished with lemon wedge and parsley sprig.
$25.95
Barolo Braised Short Rib
Parmesan Truffle Polenta, Short Rib Jus, Castelfranco
$39.95
Chicken Milanese
$26.95
breaded free range chicken breast served with arugula, cherry tomatoes, aged balsamic and shaved parmesan
*GF items can be made gluten free with slight modifications. Consuming Raw or Undercooked Meats, Poultry, Seafood, Shellfish, or Eggs May Increase Your Risk of Foodborne Illness. | As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
Tuscany's iconic wine: If it grows with it, it goes with it!
The "il Porcellino" Chianti, 2018
$56.00
Lucignano Fiorentini, 2016
$48.00
Isole e Olena Classico, 2016
$62.00
Montenidoli Senesi, 2017
$52.00
Red
Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Barone Cornacchia, 2017
$56.00
Dolcetto, Elio Grasso, 2018
$51.00
Barbera D'asti, La Meridiana, 'Le Gagie', 2017
$58.00
Nebbiolo, Caves Cooperatives de Donnas, 2016
$69.00
Morellino Di Scansano, Le Pupille, 2017
$47.00
Rosso Di Montalcino, Caprili, 2016
$58.00
Barbaresco, Paitin, 'Serraboella' 2015
$87.00
Etna Rosso, Tenuta delle Terre Nere, 2017
$53.00
Primitivo, Feudo di San Nicola, 2016
$48.00
"Super-Tuscan" Guado al Melo, 'Antillo', 2017
$70.00
Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano, Avignonesi, 2015
$65.00
Brunello di Montalcino, Fanti, 2014
$96.00
Barolo Riserva, Piazzo, 2013
$109.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Fattoria Il Casalone, 2013
$89.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Hoopla, Napa Valley, 2016
$56.00
Valpolicella Ripasso, Ilatium Morini, 2016
$68.00
Amarone, Tenuta Sant' Antonio, 2015
$129.00
Magnums
Prosecco, Santome, NV
$61.00
Chianti Classico, Castello di Ama, 2015
$118.00
Toscana Rosso, Aia Vecchia, 'Lagone', 2017
$106.00
COVID-19 Surcharge
To help offset restrictions on our business resulting from the COVID-19 crisis, a 4% surcharge has been added to all guest checks. If you would like this removed, please let us know
Please advise the restaurant of any dietary restrictions and allergies when dining in or placing a carry out order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. All items are subject to availability
Cocktails
Piggyback Old Fashioned
whistlepig piggyback rye, montenegro, demerara
$15.00
Jimmy Two Times
rye, grapefruit, amaro nonino, peychaud's
$12.00
La Donna Rossa
$13.00
vodka, raspberry, prosecco, peppercorn
Paloma Italiano
$12.00
cappelletti, grapefruit, san pellegrino, salt, tequila
Winter Spritz
$14.00
prosecco, gin, aperitivo select, cranberry
Milano Mule
$13.00
hanks vodka, ramazzotti, ginger, lime
Bartender's Choice
select your spirit
MP
Multiple-Choice Negroni
$13. Italy's signature cocktail done 4 ways
Jamaican
Mr. White
Fernet
Sbagliato
Cold Beer
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
$7.00
Local Option Outlawger
$7.00
Bell's Two Hearted
$8.00
Apex Predator Farmhouse Ale
$8.00
COVID-19 Surcharge
To help offset restrictions on our business resulting from the COVID-19 crisis, a 4% surcharge has been added to all guest checks. If you would like this removed, please let us know
Please advise the restaurant of any dietary restrictions and allergies when dining in or placing a carry out order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. All items are subject to availability
After Dinner Drinks
The Il Porcellino Espresso Martini
basic vodka, la colombe espresso, borsci
$17.00
Limoncello
Meletti, Le Marche
$13.00
Dolci
Tiramisu
coffee-soaked lady fingers layered high with whipped mascarpone and finished with cocoa powder
$10.95
Bomboloni
freshly fried brioche donuts tossed in vanilla sugar and served with whipped mascarpone and whipped nutella
$9.95
Blackberry Sorbet
locally-sourced Blackberry Sorbetto from Homer's Ice Cream
gluten-free
$8.95
Vanilla Gelato
$8.95
Spumoni Ice Cream
pistachio, cherry, and chocolate swirled and finished with luxardo maraschino cherries and toasted pistachios During the month of October, proceeds from this item will be donated to The Pink Agenda, an organization dedicated to raising money for breast cancer research and care
gluten-free
$9.95
Triple Chocolate Cake
moist chocolate cake layered with chocolate mousse, served with vanilla whipped cream
$14.95
Cappuccino Chip
coffee ice cream, soft mocha flakes
$8.95
Affogato
$10.95
Pistachio Mousse Pie
graham cracker, mascarpone cream
$14.95
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
Multiple Choice Negroni
italy's signature cocktail done 4 ways. mr. white, fernet, pisco or sbagliato
Mr. White
beefeater gin, suze, kina l'aero d'or
$15.00
Sbagliato
aperol, cocchi vermouth di torino, guiliana prosecco
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
Drinks
House Negroni
$8.00
beefeater gin, campari, carpano antica vermouth
Peroni Nastro Azzuro
$6.00
Pinot Grigio
$8.00
Rose
$8.00
Sangiovese
$8.00
Montepulciano
$8.00
Featured Negroni
Jamaican Negroni
cocchi vermouth di torino, campari, appleton estate 12 yr, smith and cross
$8.00
Food
Pepperoni Pizza
Mozzarella, Cherry Peppers
$6.00
Wild Mushroom Arancini
Mozzarella, black truffle aioli
$6.00
Please advise the restaurant of any dietary restrictions and allergies when dining in or placing a carry out order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. All items are subject to availability. | As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
ANTIPASTI
Tuscan Cheese Bread
$35.95
pecorino, mozzarella
Stuffed Mushrooms
$64.95
spinach, garlic, bread crumbs
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
$54.95
bacon, aged balsamic, pecorino
Classic Meatballs
$74.95
marinara, parsley
Sausage & Peppers
$58.95
mild italian sausage, charred peppers
INSALATA
Il Porcellino Italian Salad
$54.95
stuffed peppadew peppers, mozarella, artichoke hearts, olives, red onion, hearts of palm, pepperoncini
choice of marinara, prime beef meat sauce, or pistachio pesto
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
$89.95
classic tomato cream
Gnocchi Bolognese
$84.95
pecorino, rosemary, black pepper
Orecchiette
$89.95
sausage, broccolini, garlic brodo
Baked Burrata Lasagna
$109.95
freshly made pasta, bolognese, asiago cream, fontina
Roasted Chicken Penne
$89.95
mozzarella, creamy tomato
Pappardelle Alla Porcellino
$94.95
pork shoulder & prime beef ragu
Fusilli Pesto Genovese
$84.95
pistachio pesto, cherry tomatoes, aged parmesan
Fresh Herb Fettucini Alfredo
$84.95
asiago, basil
DOLCI
Tiramisu
$59.95
Triple Chocolate Cake 6'
$45.95
Triple Chocolate Cake 10'
$79.95
Bomboloni
$45.95
Ordering
Minimum 48 hour advance notice is required for all large party orders.
Pick Up
Let us know when you want your order and it will be packed, hot and ready to go!
Delivery & Set Up
Stuck at the office? We'll come to you! We will bring serving ware and all the utensils that you will need, and even set it up for you. We serve the downtown Chicago area but are happy to go as far as you need us to. A delivery fee will apply and 48 hour advance notice is required. Call for details.
Events
Need some additional help on site? Let us know and we're happy to bring our staff to you! Staff is subject to availability.
Service Items
Reusable chaffing set. includes rack & sternos. $9.95 each
Please advise the restaurant of any dietary restrictions and allergies when dining in or placing a carry out order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. All items are subject to availability.
PASSED APPETIZERS
Minimum 2 Dozen Per Item - Priced By The Dozen Private Dining Only
ANTIPASTI
Crispy Roman Artichokes
$24.00
Mozzarella in Carrozza
$20.00
Brown Buttered Cauliflower
$20.00
Crispy Eggplant Fritters
$20.00
Caprese Skewer
$20.00
Barolo Braised Short Rib
$36.00
Rosemary Garlic Shrimp Skewer
$36.00
Steak Carpaccio
$39.00
Classic Meatballs
$24.00
Parmesan Arancini
$20.00
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
$40.00
Fried Ricotta Croquettes
$28.00
Toasted Ravioli
$20.00
Glazed Pork Belly Bites
$36.00
Prosciutto & Mozzarella Involtini
$26.00
Rosemary Chicken Brochette
$32.00
HOMEMADE BREAD & FOCACCIA-STYLE PIZZA
Tuscan Cheese Bread
$20.00
Garlic Bread
$20.00
Truffle Garlic Bread
$22.00
Mushroom and Pancetta Pizza
$25.00
Burrata & Arugula Pizza
$25.00
Spicy Pepperoni Pizza
$25.00
Margherita Pizza
$25.00
BRUSCHETTA
Tuna Tartare
$35.00
Honey, Almond & Ricotta
$26.00
Classic Tomato
$26.00
Burrata
$25.00
SLIDERS
Meatball
$30.00
Chicken Parmesan
$30.00
Caprese
$28.00
Eggplant Parmesan
$28.00
Short Rib
$36.00
DOLCI
Bomboloni
$20.00
Tiramisu
$28.00
Triple Chocolate Cake
$36.00
Vanilla Gelato Cones
$20.00
Spumoni Ice Cream Cones
$20.00
Seasonal Sorbet Cones
$20.00
Lemon Meringue Tart
$42.00
Salted Caramel Ganache Tart
$42.00
FAMILY-STYLE DINNER- $43.95 PER PERSON
Prices Do Not Include Sales Tax Or Gratuity
ANTIPASTI & INSALATA
Select 3 For The Table To Share
Tuscan Cheese Bread
Whole Loaf Garlic Bread
Caesar Salad
Il Porcellino Italian Salad
Green Chopped Salad
Oven Roasted Caprese
Sausage & Peppers
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Classic Meatballs
Imported Burrata
Stuffed Mushrooms
Fried Calamari
Grilled Calamari
Chef's Antipasti Plate
IL SECONDI
Select 3 For The Table To Share
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Gnocchi Bolognese
Fettuccini Alfredo
Handmade Cheese Ravioli
Roasted Chicken Penne
Orecchiette
Spicy Scampi Spaghetti
(add $3.95 per person)
Baked Burrata Lasagna
Handmade Ravioli Al Forno
Chicken Marsala
Eggplant Parmesan
Faroe Island Salmon Piccata
Boneless Chicken Vesuvio
Fusilli Pesto Genovase
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Piccata
Chicken Milanese
Pappardelle Alla Porcellino
Sliced Pepper Steak Grigliata
(add $6.95 per person)
Barolo Braised Beef Short Rib
(add $6.95 per person)
DOLCI
Select 2 For The Table To Share - Add $6.95 Per Person
Tiramisu
Bomboloni
Triple Chocolate Cake
Spumoni Ice Cream
Seasonal Sorbetto
Cappuccino Chip Ice Cream
PLATED DINNER- $54.95 PER PERSON
For Groups Of Up To 36 Guests. Prices Do Not Include Tax or Gratuity
INSALATA
Select 1 For The Table To Share
Il Porcellino Italian Salad
Caesar Salad
Green Chopped Salad
ANTIPASTI
Select 3 For The Table To Share
Tuscan Cheese Bread
Whole Loaf Garlic Bread
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Classic Meatballs
Sausage & Peppers
Stuffed Mushrooms
Imported Burrata
Fried Calamari
Grilled Calamari
Oven Roasted Caprese
Chef's Antipasti Plate
IL SECONDI
Select 3 For Guests To Select From
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Gnocchi Bolognese
Fettucini Alfredo
Handmade Cheese Ravioli
Roasted Chicken Penne
Orecchiette
Handmade Ravioli Al Forno
Baked Burrata Lasagna
Spicy Scampi Spaghetti
(add $3.95 per person)
Chicken Marsala
Eggplant Parmesan
Faroe Island Salmon Piccata
Boneless Chicken Vesuvio
Fusilli Pesto Genovese
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Piccata
Chicken Milanese
Pappardelle Alla Porcellino
Sliced Pepper Steak Grigliata
(add $6.95 per person)
Barolo Braised Beef Short Rib
(add $6.95 per person)
DOLCI
Select 2 For Guests To Select From - Add $8.95 Per Person
Tiramisu
Bomboloni
Seasonal Sorbetto
Spumoni Ice Cream
Cappuccino Chip Ice Cream
ITALIAN STATIONS
For Groups Over 20 ~ Private Dining Only ~ Up to 2 Hours
Includes Select Premium Cocktails, Amaros, House Wines, Select Imported & Domestic Beers, Soft Drinks, Tea And Coffee. Priced per person. Does not include sales tax or gratuity. Does not include shots
2 Hour Package
$45.00
3 Hour Package
$60.00
Additional 30 Minutes
$10.00
BEER & WINE
Includes Select Imported And Domestic Beers, Select Wines, Soft Drinks, Tea And Coffee
2 Hour Package
$40.00
3 Hour Package
$50.00
Additional 30 Minutes
$10.00
Please advise the restaurant of any dietary restrictions and allergies when dining in or placing a carry out order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. All items are subject to availability.