Nonna's Chicago Bistro Service List

Dinner Menu

• Appetizers

  • Crab Cakes

    Fresh crab, scallions, and bell pepper, seasoned and fried golden brown with a zesty house sauce and salad garnish

    $14.00

  • Italian Stuffed Mushrooms

    Large mushrooms stuffed with a blend of cheeses, Italian sausage, spices, & served with a house Dijon sauce

    $12.00

  • Baked Parmesan Carciofo

    Cheese and artichoke dip served with garlic crostinis

    $11.00

  • Sicilian Calamari

    Our house favorite lightly breaded fried and tossed with lemon butter, capers, tomatoes, pepperoncinis, kalamata olives, artichokes, and feta cheese

    $13.00

  • Manzo Carpaccio

    Prime beef sliced thin, topped with house Dijon, capers, red onion, shaved parmesan, and finished with a salad garnish

    $13.00

  • Bruschetta

    Toasted crostinis covered with our homemade tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil and garlic topping

    $8.00

  • Crispy Zucchini Fritti

    Fresh zucchini seasoned with bread crumbs and fried golden brown with homemade remoulade

    $9.00

  • Mussels

    Australian Green Lip mussels in a garlic white wine sauce, served with homemade crostinis

    $13.00

  • Arancini di Riso

    Mozzarella stuffed and seasoned Risotto balls, deep fried and served with homemade marinara

    $8.00

• Insalatas

  Add to any salad - chicken $5 or salmon or Shrimp (6)$8

  • Nonna's Special Salad

    Assorted mixed field greens, candied walnuts, roasted pickled beets and goat cheese tossed with champagne vinaigrette

    $13.00

  • Baby Arugula

    Fresh Arugula greens, prosciutto, pine nuts, goat cheese and pears tossed in balsamic vinaigrette dressing

    $13.00

  • Classic Caesar Salad

    Crisp romaine is topped with our homemade Caesar dressing, croutons and shaved parmesan

    $11.00

  • Anti-pasta

    Imported Italian meats and cheeses, tomatoes, pepperoncinis, artichokes, roasted bell pepper, olives and red onions, piled on top of mixed greens with house dressing

    For Two

    $15.00

  • The Wedge

    Iceberg lettuce, bacon, red onion, diced tomatoes, choice of blue cheese, or ranch dressing and topped with imported blue cheese crumbles

    $10.00

• Pizzas

  Nonna's Specialty Pizza. Please allow 20-30 minutes. Gluten free pizza crust available $5

  • Margherita

    Fresh basil, roma tomatoes, and mozzarella on garlic and olive oil sauce

    10" Small	$16.00
    16" Large	$22.00

  • Chef Israel's Special

    Italian sausage, sauteed bell pepper, onions, mushrooms, formaggio, homemade marinara, and fresh basil

    10" Small	$16.00
    16" Large	$22.00

  • The Vegetarian

    seasonal vegetables, sauteed onions, mushrooms, spinach, bell pepper, roma tomato, and four-cheese blend with choice of homemade marinara or pesto sauce

    10" Small	$16.00
    16" Large	$22.00

  • Design Your Own Pizza

    Toppings: Italian sausage, pepperoni, salami, hot salami, meatballs, chicken, mushrooms, onions, bell pepper, sundried tomatoes, homemade giardinara (hot pepper), roma tomatoes, garlic, anchovies, black olives, fresh basil, kalamata olives, baby clams, feta cheese

    10" Small	$13.00
    16" Large	$16.00

• Calzones

  • Chef Israel's Calzone

    Italian sausage, mushrooms, pepperoni, green pepper, and formaggio

    $16.00

• Nonna's House Specialties

  Includes House Salad with Ciabatta and Marinara Sauce. Extra Ciabatta- full loaf $1. Add a side of Meatballs (2) or Italian Sausage (1) - $5

  • Homemade Lasagna

    Layers of pasta, ground beef and sausage, ricotta cheese, spices, marinara, and melted mozzarella

    $18.00

  • Vegetable Lasagna

    Layers of pasta, sauteed vegetables, ricotta and mozzarella cheese, smothered with tomato cream sauce

    $18.00

  • Ravioli Formaggio

    A blend of imported cheeses, marinara, Romano, and melted mozzarella

    $15.00

  • Asparagus Ravioli

    Stuffed with asparagus and four cheeses covered in a light lemon cream sauce with diced tomatoes and fresh asparagus

    $19.00

  • Carciofo Con Pollo

    Roasted chicken, artichokes, sundried tomatoes, diced tomatoes and bow-tie pasta tossed in a Romano cream sauce

    $19.00

  • Madd Pasta

    Spicy Italian sausage, sauteed onions, mushrooms, peppers, and spinach tossed in a spicy tomato cream sauce with penne pasta

    $19.00

  • Spaghetti And Meatballs Or Sausage

    Homemade marinara and Romano cheese

    $15.00

  • Baked Penne And Sausage

    Spicy Italian sausage, marinara, and four cheeses baked with penne pasta and topped with mozzarella cheese

    $17.00

  • Penne Bolognese

    Beef and sausage, sauteed bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms tossed in a spicy red wine marinara sauce

    $18.00

  • Parmigiana

    Breaded, seasoned, and sauteed, with marinara and melted mozzarella on a bed of linguini

    Chicken	$19.00
    Veal	$22.00
    Eggplant	$15.00

  • Piccatta

    Breaded and sauteed with capers, artichokes and tomatoes in a delicate lemon butter cream sauce and served on a bed of linguini

    Chicken	$19.00
    Veal	$22.00

  • Marsala

    Breaded and sauteed in a light Marsala mushroom sauce and served with linguini pasta

    Chicken	$19.00
    Veal	$22.00

  • Chicken Vasuvio

    A Chicago Tradition. Marinated chicken breast grilled to perfection and served with carrots and roasted potatoes

    $19.00

  • Chicken Florentine

    Tender breaded chicken breast sauteed and topped with spinach, prosciutto, provolone, and cream sauce served on linguini

    $21.00

  • Parmesan Crusted Chicken

    Tender breaded chicken breast sauteed in a light lemon Dijon cream sauce with tomatoes and served on bow-tie pasta

    $19.00

  • Baby Back Ribs

    Tender slow cooked fall off the bone Chicago style pork ribs, served with roasted potatoes

    Half	$18.00
    Full	$25.00

  • Beef Brasciole

    An old Italian favorite. Tender steak pounded thin, filled with beef, Italian sausage, formaggio, and Italian spices, baked in marinara and served with pasta and seasonal vegetables

    $22.00

  • Veal Osso Buco

    Tender braised Veal shank served with roasted potatoes, carrots, and onions in a Demi glaze

    $26.00

  • Garlic Sea Scallops

    Pan seared sea scallops with a garlic lemon sauce over parmesan risotto

    $28.00

  • Shrimp Scampi

    Tender shrimp sauteed in butter, white wine, lemon, garlic, and spices served over a bed of linguini

    $21.00

  • Linguini Vongole

    Tender baby clams and mussels sauteed in butter, white wine, lemon, garlic, tomatoes and red pepper flakes served with linguini

    $21.00

  • Penne Vodka Shrimp

    Succulent shrimp sauteed in a vodka cream marinara sauce, with basil and sundried tomatoes tossed with penne pasta

    $21.00

  • Mediterranean Baccala

    Pan seared White fish, olives, peppers, capers, tomatoes, and onion served over orzo pasta

    $19.00

  • Pecan Crusted Salmon

    Sauteed fresh Atlantic salmon crusted with pecans and served in a lemon Buerre blanc sauce over orzo pasta

    $19.00

October Specials

• Tonight 's Specials

  • Burrata Ball

    Mozzarella stretched over ricotta, served over kale pesto w/balsamic glaze, pickled onions & garlic crostini

    $12.00

  • Veal Squash Saltimbocca

    Butternut ravioli, tossed in brown butter sage sauce, topped w/crispy veal prosciutto

    $23.00

  • Beef Carbonara

    8oz beef tender grilled to order, topped with carbonara sauce served w/twice baked potato grilled zucchini

    $25.00

  • Autumn Gambaretto

    Pesto marinated grilled shrimp & roasted squash skewers served over tomato-basil pine nut risotto

    $28.00

Lunch Menu

• Appetizers

  • Crab Cakes

    Fresh crab, scallions, and bell pepper seasoned and fried golden brown with a zesty house sauce and salad garnish

    $14.00

  • Sicilian Calamari

    Our house favorite lightly breaded, fried, and tossed with lemon butter, capers, tomatoes, pepperoncinis, kalamata olives, artichokes, and feta cheese

    $13.00

  • Italian Stuffed Mushrooms

    Large mushrooms stuffed with a blend of cheeses, Italian sausage, and spices, served with a house Dijon sauce

    $12.00

  • Arancini di Riso

    Mozzarella stuffed seasoned Risotto balls, deep fried with marinara sauce

    $8.00

  • Bruschetta

    Toasted crostinis covered with our homemade tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil and garlic topping

    $8.00

  • Mussels

    Australian Green Lip mussels in a garlic white wine sauce, served with homemade crostinis

    $13.00

• Insalata

  Add to any salad - chicken $5 or salmon $6

  • Nonna's Special Salad

    Assorted mixed field greens, candied walnuts, roasted pickled beets, and goat cheese tossed with champagne vinaigrette

    $13.00

  • The Wedge

    Iceberg lettuce, bacon, red onion, diced tomatoes, choice of blue cheese, or ranch dressing and topped with imported blue cheese crumbles

    $10.00

  • Italian Chop Salad

    Assorted Italian meats and cheeses, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, and red onions tossed with crisps greens in a house Italian dressing

    $14.00

  • Classic Caesar Salad

    Crisp romaine is topped with our homemade Caesar dressing, croutons, and shaved parmesan

    $11.00

  • Greek Platter

    Mixed field greens, olives, feta, red onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, and pepperoncini served with Gyros meat, Tzatziki sauce, and pita bread

    $13.00

  • Baby Arugula

    Fresh Arugula greens, prosciutto, pine nuts, goat cheese, and pears tossed in balsamic vinaigrette dressing

    $13.00

• Zuppa

  • Zuppa, Salad, and Bread

    Your choice of one of our wonderful homemade soups and a salad served with Ciabatta bread

    $10.00

  • Zuppa del Gornio

    Chefs choice of the day served with Ciabatta bread

    $5.00

• Pizzas

  Nonna's Specialty Pizza. Please allow 20-30 minutes. Gluten free pins crust available $5

  • Margherita

    Fresh basil, roma tomatoes, and mozzarella on garlic and olive oil sauce

    10" Small	$16.00
    16" Large	$22.00

  • Chef Israel's Special

    Italian sausage, sauteed bell pepper, onions, mushrooms, formaggio, homemade marinara, and fresh basil

    10" Small	$16.00
    16" Large	$22.00

  • The Vegetarian

    Seasonal vegetables, sauteed onions, mushrooms, spinach, bell pepper, roma tomato, and four-cheese blend with choice of homemade marinara or pesto sauce

    10" Small	$16.00
    16" Large	$22.00

  • Design Your Own Pizza

    Toppings: Italian sausage, pepperoni, salami, hot salami, meatballs, chicken, mushrooms, onions, bell pepper, sundried tomatoes, homemade giardinara (hot pepper), roma tomatoes, garlic, anchovies, black olives, fresh basil, kalamata olives, baby clams, feta cheese

    10" Small	$13.00
    16" Large	$16.00

• Calzones

  • Chef Israel's Calzone

    Italian sausage, mushrooms, pepperoni, green pepper, and formaggio

    $16.00

  • Vegetarian

    Seasonal vegetables, sauteed onion, mushrooms, spinach, bell pepper, roma tomatoes, and formaggio

    $13.00

• Pasta

  Gluten free pasta available. Please add $2

  • Homemade Lasagna

    Layers of pasta, ground beef and sausage, ricotta cheese, spices, marinara, and melted mozzarella

    $13.00

  • Vegetable Lasagna

    Layers of pasta, sauteed vegetables, ricotta and with marinara and melted mozzarella cheese, smothered with mozzarella on a bed of linguini tomato cream sauce

    $13.00

  • Ravioli Formaggio

    A blend of imported cheeses, marinara, Romano, and melted mozzarella

    $11.00

  • Asparagus Ravioli

    Stuffed with asparagus and four cheeses covered in a light lemon cream sauce with diced tomatoes and fresh asparagus

    $13.00

  • Carciofo Con Pollo

    Roasted chicken, artichokes, sundried tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and bow-tie pasta tossed in a Romano cream sauce

    $13.00

  • Madd Pasta

    Spicy Italian sausage, sauteed onions, mushrooms, peppers, and spinach tossed in a spicy tomato cream sauce with pens pasta

    $14.00

  • Eggplant Parmigiana

    Breaded, seasoned, and baked, with marinate and melted mozzarella on a bed of linguini

    $11.00

  • Spaghetti and Meatballs or Sausage

    Homemade Marinara and Romano cheese

    $11.00

  • Baked Penne and Sausage

    Penne pasta, spicy Italian sausage, marinara, Romano cheese, and melted mozzarella baked to perfection

    $12.00

• Pollo and Vitello

  • Parmigiana

    Breaded, seasoned, and sauteed, with marinara and melted mozzarella on a bed of linguini

    Chicken	$13.00
    Veal	$16.00

  • Parmesan Crusted

    Tender breaded chicken breast, sauteed in a light lemon Dijon cream sauce with diced tomatoes and served on bow-tie pasta

    Chicken

    $14.00

  • Piccata

    Breaded and sauteed with capers, artichokes and tomatoes in a delicate lemon butter cream sauce and served on a bed of linguini

    Chicken	$13.00
    Veal	$16.00

  • Marsala

    Tender breaded chicken or veal sauteed in a light Marsala mushroom sauce and served with linguini pasta

    Chicken	$13.00
    Veal	$16.00

  • Chicken Vasuvio

    A Chicago Tradition. Marinated chicken breast grilled to perfection and served with carrots and roasted potatoes

    $13.00

• Frutti di Mare

  • Shrimp Scampi

    Shrimp sauteed in butter, white wine, lemon, garlic, tomatoes, and spices served over a bed of linguini

    $16.00

  • Linguine Vongole

    Tender baby clams and mussels sauteed in butter, white wine, lemon, garlic, tomatoes, and spices served with linguini

    $16.00

  • Penne Vodka Shrimp

    Succulent shrimp sauteed in a vodka cream marinara sauce, with basil and sundried tomatoes tossed with penne pasta

    $16.00

  • Pecan Crusted Salmon

    Sauteed fresh Atlantic salmon crusted with pecans and served in a lemon Buerre blanc sauce over orzo pasta

    $16.00

• Sandwiches

  Served with a choice of fries or pasta salad

  • Italian Beef

    Our homemade beef, slow roasted, served on crispy Italian bread, with baked peppers and our homemade giardinera

    $13.00

  • Parma

    Topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella on crispy Italian bread

    Italian Meatball	$11.00
    Italian Sausage	$11.00
    Eggplant	$11.00
    Chicken	$11.00

  • Combo Beef & Sausage

    With baked peppers and hot giadinera on crispy Italian bread

    $14.00