South Side Chicago classics, served on the North Shore.

House Favorite On the Lighter Side

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Ellin & Kathy's Pizza SoupCup 8 · Bowl 12

Vegetable broth, roasted tomato, cavatappi pasta, peppers, onion, and Italian sausage. Gluten-friendly and vegetarian options available upon request.

Chips + Dip$12

House-made onion dip served with potato chips or crudités.

Meatball Eggroll $15

Three crispy fried wontons filled with our house-made meatball mix and fresh mozzarella, served with marinara, pesto, and giardiniera dipping sauce.

Meatballs and Marinara$13

Three house-made meatballs served with italian bread.

Tuna Farinata$18

Crispy pan-fried chickpea cake with seared ahi tuna and a petit arugula salad, pickled cherry peppers, balsamic reduction, olive oil, and a lemon vinaigrette.

Arancini$16

Five risotto-stuffed balls with fresh mozzarella, served with marinara.

Fried Mozzarella$16

Three planks of fresh mozzarella battered and fried, served with marinara.

Roasted Carrots and Ricotta $15

Roasted carrots, homemade ricotta, sun-dried tomato, giardiniera, and olive oil.

Burrata$18

Fresh burrata, served with toasted Italian bread, arugula, peaches, radishes, balsamic, and olive oil.

Caprese Bites$16

Heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil between italian bread with balsamic vinaigrette.

Charcuterie$21

Chef's choice of two meats and one cheese, served with toast, olives, roasted garlic, and a dollop of house-made ricotta.

Tripp's Wings$14

Fried wings tossed in your choice of sauce: Calabrian buffalo, garlic parm, or giardiniera dry rub.

Parmesan Fries$10

House fries tossed with parmesan cheese and roasted garlic, served with aioli.

Salads

Panzanella$14

Mixed greens, shaved fennel, pickled red onion, cherry peppers, shaved parsnips, croutons, balsamic vinaigrette.

Cecil's Caesar$15

Chopped romaine, focaccia croutons, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing (contains anchovy).

Chopped Salad$17

Chopped mixed greens, diced cold cuts, caciocavallo cheese, cherry tomato, giardiniera, croutons, parmesan, italian dressing.

Koko's Baby Kale $16

Chopped lacinato kale, broccoli florettes, asparagus, chickpeas, shaved parmesan, toasted pistachios, lemon vinaigrette.

House Salad$13

Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, pickled onion, pepperoncini, croutons, and italian dressing.

Pastas

GF Penne available upon request.

Short Rib Ragu $27

Fresh pappardelle with red wine-braised short rib and tomato sauce, shaved parmesan, and basil.

Norcina$26

Rigatoni, white wine, cream, sage, crumbled Italian sausage, seasonal mushrooms, roasted garlic, parsley, and pecorino romano.

Squash Romesco$24

Rigatoni, roasted squash and pepper romesco, fennel, caramelized onion, chili crisp, basil, and shaved parmesan.

Vodka Penne$22

Penne, vodka sauce, heavy cream, garlic, onion, fresh mozzarella, and parsley.

Creamy Pesto$22

Spaghetti, white wine, cream, pesto, broccoli rabe, and grated parmesan.

Spaghetti Meatballs$23

Spaghetti with house red sauce and pork and beef meatballs.

Shrimp Bucatini$26

Sautéed garlic shrimp, white wine, olive oil, spinach, asiago, asparagus, fennel, and onion with fresh basil.

Rigatoni Bolognese$24

Rigatoni, house-made brisket bolognese with fresh ground brisket, diced carrot, onion, and celery, imported tomato, and parmigiano reggiano.

Add Ons for Salad + Pasta

+5.50 Mushrooms, bell peppers, broccoli rabe, asparagus, roasted garlic, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, caramelized onions

+7.50 Grilled chicken, crispy chicken cutlet, meatballs (classic or chicken), Italian sausage, house-made bacon

+9 Grilled shrimp or salmon

Entrees

Squash Cous Cous $22

Grilled butternut squash, beet cous cous, asparagus, gremolata, pecorino romano.

Roasted Chicken$26

Skin-on chicken breast, creamy sweet pea puree, roasted potatoes, oregano, white wine chicken jus, and parmesan.

Pork Tenderloin$27

Pan-seared tenderloin, smashed potatoes, romesco, fennel slaw, and confit cherry tomato.

Salmon Orzo $28

Seared salmon, lemon butter orzo, house-made ricotta, blistered tomato and pesto.

Pizzas

All pizzas are 14". We brought a South Side classic to the North Side — Danny's famous thin-crust tavern-style pizza has been around since 1976, and now we're serving up the real deal right here: crispy, square-cut Chicago pizza made from the same legendary recipe.

The Chi-Talian $22

Marinara, thin-sliced beef, peppers and onions, mozzarella blend, and giardiniera.

The Goat $25

Balsamic pomegranate sauce, arugula, whipped goat cheese, sun-dried strawberry, and prosciutto.

Drunk Chicken$22

Vodka tomato sauce, mozzarella blend, diced crispy chicken, and basil.

The Giardfather$24

Pizza sauce, mozzarella blend, sausage, house-made bacon, cup and char, and giardiniera.

The Bianca$24

Ricotta, mozzarella blend, roasted garlic, caramelized onion, and crust sprinkled with sesame.

The Nonna$22

Tomato, spinach, broccoli rabe, onion, pepper, mushroom, and garlic with mozzarella blend.

Build Your Own | $19

All pizzas start with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.

+4 Cauliflower crust

+4 Sausage, pepperoni, basil, spinach, arugula, onion, bell peppers, mushrooms, roasted garlic, hot honey, fresh tomato, burrata, caramelized onions

+5 Fresh mozzarella, house-made ricotta, pesto, goat cheese, broccoli rabe, JP Giardiniera, cup and char pepperoni

+6 Grilled chicken

Sandwiches

All served on D'Amato's bread with house fries or chips. Sub sweet potato fries or side salad +3. Sub parmesan fries or caesar side salad +4.

Meatball Sub$18

Sesame-seed roll, homemade chicken or pork/beef meatball, marinara, onion, peppers, and mozzarella.

Chicken Parm$18

Sesame-seed roll, crispy fried cutlet, vodka, mozzarella, and garlic butter.

Burger$20

Italian roll, 6oz smash burger patty, white cheddar, giardiniera, garlic mayo, and caramelized onions.

Bacon, Lettuce, Caprese$16

Thick-cut Italian bread, garlic mayo, house-made bacon, heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, and balsamic.

Italian Beef$21

Thin-sliced beef cooked in homemade au jus with JP Graziano giardiniera served on an Italian roll.

Italian Sub$17

Sesame-seed roll, mortadella, salami, prosciutto, provolone, pepper and onions, lettuce, onion, tomato, and Italian dressing.

Sides

Broccoli Rabe$10
Asparagus$8
Italian Bread and Whipped Butter$3
Spaghetti w/ Marinara$10
Garlic Shrimp$11
Side Salad$8
Fries$6

Kids

12 and under.

Grilled Cheese with White Cheddar + Fries$11
Two Mini Burgers + Fries$13
Butter Noodles$9
Chicken Strips + Fries$13

Drinks

Coke, Diet Coke, 7Up, Dr Pepper, Tonic, Lemonade, Milk$3
Abita Rootbeer$5
Green River$5

Chicago's iconic lime-flavored soda since 1919.

Coffee, Decaf, Hot Tea$3.50
Hot Chocolate, Chocolate Milk$4
Juice$4

Apple, Orange, or Cranberry.

Unsweetened Iced Tea$4

Desserts

By Beth's Little Bake Shop.

Buttercake $14

Beth's famous dessert. Butter, sugar, and cream cheese come together with a gooey center and a crunchy caramelized outer layer. +2 Gelato à la mode with caramel drizzle.

Flourless Chocolate Cake$13

A rich chocolate cake with ganache on top. Gluten Free.

Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake$13

Made with fresh lemon juice and ricotta. Served with lemon curd.

Tiramisu$12

Made from scratch with Trablitt, lady fingers, mascarpone, and Callebeut cocoa powder.

Cannoli$7
Gelato$5

Vanilla.

Please inform your server of any dietary restrictions or food allergies. While we offer gluten-friendly options, our kitchen is not gluten-free. Due to the presence of flour, pizza dough, and shared preparation areas, we cannot guarantee that any menu item is completely free of gluten.

An automatic gratuity of 20% may be added to parties of 6 or more.

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.