La Dolce Vita Cucina - Chicago

CapreseUSD 14.00

Fresh mozzarella, local fresh tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and aged balsamic

Caesar SaladUSD 12.00

Romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, garlic croutons, and parmesan cheese

BarbabietoleUSD 14.00

Mixed local beets, frisee, shaved fennel, candied hazelnuts, goat cheese, citrus segments and citrus vinaigrette

Sei angoliUSD 16.00

chopped field greens, romaine, grilled chicken, cucumber, carrots, tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese, garlic croutons and caesar dressing

Tartare di tonnoUSD 16.00

Diced ahi tuna, cucumber, red onions, avocado, arugula and lemon oil. Served on top of potato chip and pickled cucumber

Fritto mistoUSD 21.00

Fried calamari, shrimp, ocean fish and lemon. served with garlic chipotle aioli

CharcuterieUSD 27.00

Prosciutto di parma, pistachio mortadella, artisan salami, parmesan cheese, mediterranean olives, and red grapes

Pomodoro BruschettaUSD 12.00

Diced tomatoes, fresh basil, roasted garlic and extra virgin olive oil

Salmone affumicatoUSD 15.00

Smoked salmon, onions and lemon juice-creme fraiche and avocado

Prosciutto e rucula bruschettaUSD 15.00

Buffalo ricotta and fresh tomatoes. Topped with prosciutto and arugula

Linguine frutti di mareUSD 27.00

Flat pasta, calamari, shrimp, mussels, clams, carmelina tomatoes and chili flakes

Gnocchi di zuccaUSD 25.00

Potato and butternut squash dumplings, mushrooms, leeks, garlic, olive oil and parmesan curls

Orecchiette alla buteraUSD 25.00

Ear shaped pasta, english peas, ground fennel sausage and a tomato cream sauce

Rigatoni bologneseUSD 25.00

Tube shaped pasta with meat and tomato ragu, topped with buffalo ricotta cheese

Tagliatelle al tartufoUSD 26.00

Mixed mushrooms, asparagus, garlic, olive oil and chopped black truffles. topped with parmesan curls

Halibut livorneseUSD 30.00

Pan seared alaskan halibut filet, polenta, sautéed spinach, olives, basil, capers and carmelita tomatoes

Salmone alla peperonataUSD 30.00

Grilled loch duart salmon, roasted peppers, onions, with a roasted pepper-almond puree

PolletoUSD 27.00

Flattened cornish hen, roasted rosemary potatoes and a demi-glace reduction

Bistecca toscanaUSD 36.00

Grilled 16oz ribeye, tuscan fries, demi-glace sauce

Cacciucco di mare USD 33.00

Assorted shellfish and fish stew; garlic, butter and toasted bread

Vegetali alla grigliaUSD 22.00

Grilled zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, asparagus, carrots and sautéed spinach with garlic and olive oil

Mixed mediterranean olivesUSD 8.00

Tuscan friesUSD 8.00

Garlic sautéed spinachUSD 8.00

Roasted potatoesUSD 8.00

Grilled asparagusUSD 8.00

RapiniUSD 8.00