814 North Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60301 | 708.848.3434

Cucina Paradiso
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Thursday, June 8th

dinner menu

chef specials

beef tenderloin
three-2 oz medallions grilled medium rare, black peppercorn merlot reduction, grilled asparagus 32

fresh rigatoni w/ mushroom
giant fresh egg rigatoni, brandy cream sauce, shiitake, button & cremini mushrooms, thyme, garlic 25

mahi mahi
pan seared, lemon butter sauce w/capers, caperberries, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, garlic broccolini 30

pappardelle w/blackened shrimp
fresh egg pappardelle, green/red bell peppers, red onion, cream, butter, romano 26

sweet spicy pepperoni pizza
mozzarella, asiago and ricotta cheeses, pepperoni, red onion, san marzano tomato sauce, calabrian chili honey 18

family pack dining

95.00 feeds 4-5 | orders need to be placed before 4pm for same day pick up

choose 1 each:
salad
pasta
entree
dessert

seafood pasta +$10
beef entree +$15
seasonal cheesecake +$10

appetizers & sides

baked goat cheese
slow baked in our homemade pomodoro sauce, basil toasted bread tips 10.25

bacon wrapped dates
stuffed with parma cheese, drizzled w/balsamic reduction 8.25

brussels sprouts
flash fried, lemon, romano cheese, white wine 9

baked meatballs
slow cooked in tomato vodka cream sauce, melted mozzarella 10.25

grilled shrimp
four marinated, grilled shrimp, skewered, served over sauteed spinach, diced red peppers, lemon butter sauce 11.25

crab cake
classic lump meat crab cake, arugula, lemon tarragon vinaigrette 16.25

risotto
heirloom tomato, grilled corn, shallots, white wine, basil, butter, romano, parmesan 12

cucina puffs (cheesy zucchini fritters)
served with a slightly spicy sundried tomato aioli 7.25

fried calamari
lightly fried, lemon, marinara 13.25

burrata
heirloom tomato, toasted crostini, fresh burrata, field greens, evoo, balsamic reduction, pesto 18

crispy polenta corn cakes
local greens, corn, succotash, red pepper cream sauce, lemon vinaigrette 12

fried lasagna rolls
ricotta, asiago, romano, fresh basil, panko, marinara 12

salads

rustic salad
field greens, pears, strawberries, candied walnuts, gorgonzola, balsamic 10

house salad
crisp romaine, tomatoes, belgium endive, cucumbers, radicchio, house dressing 8.25

caprese salad
fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, balsamic reduction, olive oil 9.25

caesar salad
romaine, sun-dried tomatoes, herbed croutons, parmesan, classic caesar dressing 9

roasted beet salad
field greens, red & golden beets, pickled red onions, panko fried goat cheese, almonds, oranges, orange mint dressing 9.25

pizzas

margherita pizza
fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, basil, tomato sauce 17

4 cheese pizza
mozzarella, romano, fontina, gorgonzola, tomato sauce 17

cheese pizza
mozzarella only, tomato sauce 15

4 season pizza
red peppers, artichokes, mushrooms, prosciutto ham, mozzarella, tomato sauce 18

pepperoni pizza
mild and sweet italian pepperoni, mozzarella, tomato sauce 18

sausage and mushroom pizza
italian sausage, sautéed mushrooms, provolone, tomato sauce 18

pear pizza
gorgonzola, pears, caramelized red onions, no sauce, balsamic syrup 18

supreme pizza
sausage, mushroom, onions, green peppers, olives, mozzarella 18

san gennaro pizza
italian sausage, caramelized red onions, roasted red & yellow peppers, ricotta, mozzarella, san marzano tomato sauce 19

fig pizza
fig jam, prosciutto, mozzarella, goat cheese, arugula 18

(11 inch feeds 1-2 people)
gluten free crust available +$3

pastas

rigatoni arrabiata
spicy marinara, crumbled sausage, romano cheese, topped with goat cheese
small: 18 large: 21

rigatoni bolognese
homemade meat sauce, tomatoes, cream, touch of onion, fresh mozzarella
small: 19 large: 22

penne arrosto
grilled italian sausage, roasted red peppers, ricotta, marinara, romano cheese
small: 18 large: 21

rigatoni spinaci
homemade marinara, fresh spinach, peas, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh mozzarella
small: 18 large: 21

baked rigatoni
baked with marinara, romano, ricotta cheese, and melted mozzarella
small: 18 large: 21

shells country style
marinara, crumbled italian sausage, mushrooms, peas, spanish onion, touch of cream, romano cheese
small: 18 large: 21

rigatoni alla cucina
grilled chicken, spinach, mushrooms, parmesan garlic cream sauce
small: 18 large: 21

penne with shrimp and broccoli
shrimp, broccoli, tomatoes tossed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, romano
small: 21 large: 24

linguine frutti di mare
shrimp, calamari, spinach, tomatoes, tomato garlic broth, basil, romano
small: 22 large: 25

linguine hay maker
tossed with mushrooms, peas, italian bacon, asiago cream sauce
small: 18 large: 21

penne alla pesto
light pesto cream sauce, grilled asparagus, cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts
small: 18 large: 21

linguine artichoke
tossed with artichokes, kalamata olives, oven cured tomatoes, marinara, romano, basil, chili flakes
small: 18 full: 21

spaghetti amatriciana
diced red onion, pancetta, olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, marinara, romano cheese
full: 21

gluten free pasta available, +$3
whole wheat penne pasta +$2

entrees

chicken pistachio
pan-fried with pistachio breadcrumb crust, red pepper cream balsamic sauce, creamy polenta, grilled asparagus 25

chicken parmesan
pounded, breaded, lightly fried and topped with melted mozzarella. served with penne vodka tomato cream sauce 24

pork marsala
thinly pounded tenderloin medallions, mushroom marsala sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus 25

blackened salmon
grilled, mango puree, risotto w/corn, black beans & heirloom cherry tomatoes 28

chicken calabrese
seasoned panko crust, spicy lemon white wine sauce, calabrian chiles, pepperoncini, oven roasted potatoes 26

desserts

chocolate indulgence cake vanilla gelato 10

tiramisu
ladyfingers soaked with espresso and rum, mascarpone 10

bread pudding
caramel sauce and vanilla gelato 8

seasonal cheesecake
11

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Diners' Choice Winner: 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020

Diners' Choice Winner
2017 • 2018
2019 • 2020

Please note: our online reservations system will only allow parties of six or fewer. If you require a reservation for more than six, please call 708.848.3434 to book your table.

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Location

814 North Blvd., Oak Park
p: 708.848.3434

Hours

Open Everyday: 5:00-9:00pm

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