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

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Thursday, January 21st

dinner menu

chef specials

orechiette abruzzese
grilled sweet italian sausage slices tossed with spinach, white beans, blistered cherry tomatoes, olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, white wine, veggie stock, romano cheese and orecchiette pasta 18

potato gnocchi with wild mushroom ragu
shiitake, porcini and button mushrooms, shallots, garlic, fresh thyme, red wine, demi glace. topped with pecorino romano 18

beef tenderloin medallions
3 two ounce medallions grilled medium rare, ruby port mushroom sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus 28

family pack dining

80.00 feeds4-5 | available starting 11.9.2020 | 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
espresso cheesecake +$10

appetizers & sides

baked goat cheese
slow baked in our homemade pomodoro sauce, basil toasted bread tips 7.75

bacon wrapped dates
stuffed with parma cheese, drizzled w/balsamic reduction 7.75

brussels sprouts
flash fried, lemon, romano cheese, white wine 7.75

fried calamari
lightly fried and served with lemon, marinara sauce 9.75

garlic mashed potatoes
yukon gold potatoes, sour cream, roasted garlic 4.25

sautéed spinach
fresh spinach, garlic, olive oil 4.25

grilled asparagus
fresh asparagus, garlic, olive oil 4.25

creamy polenta
rosemary, romano cheese, butter 3.25

grilled chicken breast
marinated with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper 4.25

grilled sliced italian sausage
mild italian fennel sausage, grilled and sliced 4.25

baked meatballs
slow cooked in tomato vodka cream sauce, melted mozzarella 9

grilled shrimp
four marinated, grilled shrimp, skewered, served over sauteed spinach, diced red peppers, lemon butter sauce 10

crab cake
classic lump meat crab cake, arugula, lemon tarragon vinaigrette 15

risotto
mushrooms, white wine, onions, garlic, butter, vegetable stock, romano & shaved parmesan 12

cucina puffs (cheesy zucchini fritters)
served with a slightly spicy sundried tomato aioli 7

salads

rustic salad
field greens, pears, strawberries, candied walnuts, gorgonzola, balsamic 8.49

house salad
crisp romaine, tomatoes, belgium endive, cucumbers, radicchio, house dressing 6.95

caprese salad
fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, balsamic reduction, olive oil 8.49

caesar salad
romaine, sun-dried tomatoes, herbed croutons, parmesan, classic caesar dressing 7.95

roasted beet salad
field greens, red & golden beets, pickled red onions, panko fried goat cheese, almonds, oranges, orange mint dressing 8.49

sandwiches & burgers

the cucina burger
1/3 pound of our special angus chuck blend, signature seasoning, grilled and topped with caramelized red onions, fig jam, goat cheese, bacon and arugula on a toasted brioche bun 14.50

breaded italian steak sandwich
marinated thin sliced top round breaded with panko and fresh herbs in a french roll topped with marinara and melted provolone (giardiniera on the side) 12.50

pizzas

margherita pizza
fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, basil, tomato sauce 14.50

4 cheese pizza
mozzarella, romano, fontina, gorgonzola, tomato sauce 14.50

cheese pizza
mozzarella only, tomato sauce 13.50

4 season pizza
red peppers, artichokes, mushrooms, prosciutto ham, mozzarella, tomato sauce 15.50

pepperoni pizza
mild and sweet italian pepperoni, mozzarella, tomato sauce 14.50

sausage and mushroom pizza
italian sausage, sautéed mushrooms, provolone, tomato sauce 15.50

pear pizza
gorgonzola, pears, caramelized red onions, no sauce, balsamic syrup 15.50

supreme pizza
sausage, mushroom, onions, green peppers, mozzarella 15.50

apple & sausage white pizza
sweet italian sausage, caramelized red onion, honey crisp apples, mozzarella & asiago cheese, fresh thyme (no sauce) 15.50

san gennaro pizza
italian sausage, caramelized red onions, roasted red & yellow peppers, ricotta, mozzarella, san marzano tomato sauce 16.75

(10 inch feeds 1-2 people)
gluten free crust available +$3
(pizzas are uncut)

pastas

linguine pomodoro
crushed plum tomatoes, white wine, pesto, basil, roasted garlic, with fresh mozzarella
small: 12.25 large: 14.75

rigatoni basilico
homemade marinara, basil, topped with shaved parma cheese
small: 12.25 large: 14.75

linguine alfredo
asiago cheese, romano cheese, cream, butter
small: 12.25 large: 14.75

penne besciamella
homemade tomato cream sauce
small: 12.25 large: 14.75

rigatoni arrabiata
spicy marinara, crumbled sausage, romano cheese, topped with goat cheese
small: 13.25 large: 15.75

rigatoni bolognese
homemade meat sauce, tomatoes, cream, touch of onion, fresh mozzarella
small: 13.25 large: 15.75

penne arrosto
grilled italian sausage, roasted red peppers, ricotta, marinara, romano cheese
small: 13.25 large: 15.75

linguine calamari with peas
spicy tomato sauce with wite wine, calamari, sweet peas, basil, romano cheese
small: 15.25 large: 17.75

rigatoni spinaci
homemade marinara, fresh spinach, peas, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh mozzarella
small: 13.25 large: 15.75

baked rigatoni
baked with marinara, romano, ricotta cheese, and melted mozzarella
small: 13.25 large: 15.75

shells country style
spicy marinara, crumbled italian sausage, mushrooms, peas, spanish onion, touch of cream, romano cheese
small: 13.25 large: 15.75

rigatoni alla cucina
grilled chicken, spinach, mushrooms, parmesan garlic cream sauce
small: 14.25 large: 16.75

penne with shrimp and broccoli
shrimp, broccoli, tomatoes tossed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, romano
small: 15.25 large: 17.75

linguine frutti di mare
shrimp, calamari, spinach, tomatoes, tomato garlic broth, basil, romano
small: 15.25 large: 17.75

linguine hay maker
tossed with mushrooms, peas, italian bacon, asiago cream sauce
small: 15.25 large: 17.75

penne alla pesto
light pesto cream sauce, grilled asparagus, cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts
small: 13.25 large: 15.75

linguine artichoke
tossed with artichokes, kalamata olives, oven cured tomatoes, marinara, romano, basil, chili flakes
small: 16.00 full: 19.00

spaghetti amatriciana
diced red onion, pancetta, olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, marinara, romano cheese
full: 19.00

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 21

chicken parmesan
pounded, breaded, lightly fried and topped with melted mozzarella. served with penne vodka tomato cream sauce 20

pork tenderloin medallions
3-three ounce medallions pan seared and simmered in a sage-garlic cream with diced pancetta, red onions and cherry tomatoes. served with grilled asparagus over polenta 21

salmon with mango beurre blanc
pan seared and served over sauteed zucchini “noodles” 25

spaghetti with salmon
chopped atlantic salmon filet, cherry tomatoes, sliced grilled asparagus, tomato cream sauce 20

desserts

chocolate lava cake
molten chocolate center, vanilla gelato 9

tiramisu
ladyfingers soaked with espresso and rum, mascarpone 8

bread pudding
caramel sauce and vanilla gelato 5

espresso cheesecake
home made. topped with bavarian dark chocolate ganache 9

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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

Monday Through Sunday: 5:00-9:00pm

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