Italian Lunch Menu
ANTIPASTI
PROSCIUTTO E MELONE
Melon wrapped with prosciutto di parma, served with arugula, tomatoes, lemon, EVOO, parmigiana shavings, balsamic glaze.
12.95
PROSCIUTTO E BURRATA
Prosciutto di parma, fresh mozzarella, arugola, tomato, blasamic glaze.
12.95
VONGOLE AL FORNO*
Baked clams.
13.95
CALAMARI ALLA GRIGLIA*
Grilled calamari over cannellini beans & rapini sautéed in garlic & EVOO.
14.95
CALAMARI FRITTI*
Fried or diavola style.
13.95
BRUSCHETTA STRACCIATELLA
Crostini, diced plum tomato, oven roasted yellow tomato, pesto, stracciatella cheese.
12.95
POLIPETTI ALLA GRIGLIA*
Grilled baby octopus over cannellini beans & rapini sautéed in garlic & EVOO.
15.95
SCAMPI DE JONGHE*
3 jumbo shrimp baked with garlic, spinach, butter sauce.
15.95
COZZE*
Black mussels sautéed in your choice of sauce.
CREMA - scallions, chardonnay, cream
BIANCO - chardonnay, garlic & EVOO
MARINARA - tomato sauce, chardonnay, garlic & EVOO
13.95
FRUTTI DI MARE ALLA GRIGLIA*
Grilled shrimp, scallops, octopus, calamari over cannellini beans & rapini sautéed in garlic & EVOO.
(Half serves 2-3)
30.95
MOZZARELLA FRITTI
Fresh mozzarella breaded and fried; served in a light marinara sauce.
11.95
ROTOLO DI MOZZARELLA
Fresh mozzarella wrapped with prosciutto, tomato, basil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, EVOO.
12.95
ARTICHOKE & SPINACH FORMAGGIO
Served with warm crostinis.
12.95
BUFFALO WINGS
Choice of Franks Original Hot Sauce, BBQ or fried.
13.95
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
5 jumbo shrimp, served with cocktail sauce, lemon wedges.
23.95
SANDWICHES AND WRAPS
ALL SANDWICHES & WRAPS ARE SERVED WITH FRENCH FRIES & COLE SLAW
CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP
Grilled chicken breast, Romaine, black olives, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, Caesar dressing, wrapped in a flour tortilla.
13.50
CHICKEN SALSA WRAP
Grilled chicken, chipolte sauce, tomato, onion, cilantro, garlic, fresh jalapeno, green & red cabbage, fresh lime, flour tortilla.
14.50
GRILLED SHRIMP & VEGGIE WRAP*
Grilled zucchni, yellow squash, asparagus, baby spinach with shrimp and pesto mayo wrapped in a flour tortilla.
15.50
BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP
Grilled chicken breast, Frank’s Original Hot Sauce, red & green cabbage, tomato, mozzarella, ranch dressing, flour tortilla.
13.50
BLT WRAP
Bacon, iceberg lettuce, tomato, mayo, wrapped in a flour tortila.
13.50
BURGER
1/2 Ib angus burger, tomato, Romaine lettuce, pickel, red onion, mayo, choice of mozzarella, provolone or american.
Add-ons 1.00 each
Fried egg, bacon, avocado, bleu cheese
13.50
PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICH
Pan fried pork tenderloin cutlet, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo, french bread.
14.50
CHICKEN
Chicken breast, arugula, tomato, fresh mozzarella, pesto mayo, french bread.
Choice of grilled or pan fried
13.50
MEATBALL SANDWICH
House made meatballs with choice of sweet or hot peppers.
13.50
ITALIAN BEEF
House made Italian beef with choice of sweet or hot peppers.
13.50
ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICH
House made Italian sausage with choice of sweet or hot peppers.
13.50
ITALIAN
Prosciutto di parma, mortadella, sopressata, provolone, romaine lettuce, red onion, tomato, hot giardinara, olive oil, vinegar, french bread.
14.50
TUNA
Genoa tuna, romaine lettuce, red onion, tomato, olive oil, vinegar, french bread.
14.50
CAPRESE
Fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, tomato, arugula, olive oil, vinegar, french bread.
13.50
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
Pan fried eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmigiana, french bread.
14.50
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
Pan fried chicken, meat sauce, mozzarella, parmigiana cheese, french bread.
14.50
INSALATE
INSALATA DELLA CASA
Romaine, iceberg, red cabbage, bell peppers, tomato, cucumber.
Dressings: House, Balsamic, French, Creamy Garlic, 1000 Island, Ranch, Caesar and Bleu Cheese* (* Additional 60¢)
7.50
MEDITERRANEAN SALAD
Mixed greens and Romaine lettuce tossed with tomatoes, Kalamata olives, Bermuda onions and cucumbers in a vinaigrette dressing topped with Feta cheese.
Add Chicken 3.50
15.50
INSALATA DI PESCE
Octopus, calamari, sepia, shrimp, mixed vegetables marinated in a vinaigrette dressing.
18.50
ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD
Mixed greens and Romaine lettuce tossed with a mix of Italian cured meats, roasted corn, cheese, vegetables in an Italian vinaigrette dressing.
15.50
BURRATA
Fresh creamy mozzarella, arugula, grape and oven roasted yellow tomatoes, balsamic glaze.
15.50
INSALATA ALLA CAESARE
Add Chicken for 3.50
Add Grilled Shrimp 3.00 per
15.50
CAPRESE SALAD
Fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, basil, EVOO.
14.50
WEDGE SALAD
Iceberg lettuce wedge, roasted corn, grape tomatoes. cucumber, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, bleu cheese dressing.
15.50
INSALATE DI RUCOLA
Arugula, vine ripe tomatoes, cucumber, fresh mozzarella, EVOO.
14.50
ZUPPE
MINESTRONE BOWL
6.50
SOUP OF THE DAY BOWL
6.50
ARTISAN STYLE PIZZA
MARGHERITA
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil.
17.00
PROSCIUTTO E ARUGULA
San Marzano tomato sauce, dry aged or fresh mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, arugula, EVOO, parmigiana shavings.
20.00
CAPRICCIOSA
San Marzano tomato sauce, dry aged or fresh mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, mushrooms, dry cured black olives, artichoke hearts
20.00
FUNGHI
San Marzano tomato sauce, dry aged or fresh mozzarella, trilogy of sautéed mushrooms.
19.00
DIAVOLA
San Marzano tomato sauce, dry aged or fresh mozzarella, sopressata, onion, red pepper flakes.
18.00
RAPINI E SALSICCIA
San Marzano tomato sauce, dry aged or fresh mozzarella, house-made Italian sausage, fresh rapini.
19.00
NAPOLETANA
San Marzano tomato sauce, dry aged or fresh mozzarella, anchovies, oregano.
18.00
SICILIANO
San Marzano tomato sauce, dry aged or fresh mozzarella, fresh tomato, dry cured black olives, ricotta, roasted red peppers.
19.00
BBQ
Dry aged or fresh mozzarella, BBQ sauce, chicken, Bermuda onion, fresh cilantro.
20.00
RUSTICA
San Marzano tomato sauce, dry aged or fresh mozzarella, Italian sausage, sopressata, mushroom, onion, roasted red pepper.
20.00
CARBONARA
San Marzano tomato sauce, drlaged or fresh mozzarella, imported pancetta, parmigiana, egg, fresh ground black pepper.
20.00
ITALIAN BEEF
San Marzano tomato sauce, dry aged mozzarella, sliced house made Italian beef, hot giardiniera.
19.00
SALSICCIA
San Marzano tomato sauce, dry aged mozzarella, house made sausage.
18.00
CAMPANIA
San Marzano tomato sauce, fontina cheese, trilogy of mushrooms, smoked maple brown sugar bacon sausage.
20.00
ALFREDO
Creamy parmigiano cheese sauce, dry aged mozzarella, chicken, jalapenos.
20.00
PESCE
Includes choice of Pasta or Potato | Add Soup 2.00 or Salad 4.00
SCAMPI DI JONGHE*
5 jumbo shrimp baked with garlic, spinach, butter sauce.
29.50
PESCE DEL GIORNO*
Ask your server about our fresh fish special of the day.
Market Price
GAMBERI FRITTI*
5 jumbo fried shrimp.
27.50
GAMBERI GRIGLIA*
5 jumbo grilled shrimp, sautéed spinach, lemon.
27.50
PIATTI TIPICI
Includes choice of Pasta or Potato | Add Soup 2.00 or Salad 4.00
POLLO PIZZAIOLA*
Two 5 oz. boneless breast of chicken, mozzarella, tomato sauce, capers, onion, black olives, garlic, EVOO.
24.50
MAIALE MILANESE*
One pan fried 8 oz. center cut Frenched bone pork chops, cannellini beans, rapini, garlic, EVOO.
25.50
POLLO VESUVIO*
Roasted 1/2 chicken, roasted potatoes, mushrooms, peas, fresh rosemary, garlic, EVOO.
23.50
POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA*
Pan fried boneless breast of chicken, mozzarella, parmigiana, meat sauce.
18.50
POLLO SALTIMBOCCA
Two 5 oz boneless breast of chicken, proscuitto di parma, mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, capers, white wine, garlic, EVOO.
25.50
POLLO CAPRESE*
Two 5 oz. boneless breast of chicken, fresh mozzarella, plum tomatoes, rosemary, garlic white wine sauce.
24.50
POLLO ALLA GRIGLIA*
Two grilled 5 0z. boneless breast of chicken, garlic, lemon, EVOO.
24.50
FILET MIGNON*
8 oz center cut
Market Price
ROTOLO DI MELANZANA*
Eggplant rolled and stuffed with garlic, ricotta, parmigiana, light marinara sauce, baked with mozzarella.
20.50
COTOLETTE DI MATALE PUTTANSECA*
Breaded pork tenderloin cutlets, mixed olives capers, anchovies, white wine.
24.50
POLLO MILANESE*
Two 5 oz pan fried boneless breast of chicken, creamy lemon caper sauce and asparagus.
25.50
MEDALLIONI DI VITELLO*
Veal medallions served in your choice of sauce, lemon, marsala, or carciofi.
27.50
MEDALLIONI DI VITELLO*
Veal medallions served in your choice of sauce, lemon, marsala, or carciofi.
27.50
BBQ BABY BACK RIBS*
Full Slab
1/2 Slab
23.50
15.50
PIZZA
THIN CRUST
A thin crispy crust cooked to perfection with fresh toppings.
| BABY 10" serves 1-2 | SMALL 12" 2-3 | MEDIUM 14" 3-4 | Large 16" 4-5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato and Cheese | 13.00 | 15.00 | 17.00 | 19.00 |
| Additional Ingredient | 1.75 | 2.25 | 2.75 | 3.25 |
| Vegetarian Delight | 17.00 | 19.00 | 21.00 | 23.00 |
| Includes broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, onions, zucchini & carrots (sorry no substitutions) |
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| Calo Special | 17.00 | 19.00 | 21.00 | 23.00 |
| Includes sausage, onion, green pepper & mushrooms (Sorry, No Substitutions) |
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PAN
Pan pizza starts with a thick layer of dough laid into a deep pan and pulled up the sides. Our special tomato sauce is Spread on the bottom then finished with toppings & cheese.
| SMALL 12" serves 2-3 | MEDIUM 14“ 3-4 | LARGE 16" 4-5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato and Cheese | 15.50 | 17.50 | 19.50 |
| Additional Ingredient | 2.25 | 2.75 | 3.25 |
| Vegetarian Delight | 19.00 | 21.00 | 23.00 |
| Includes broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, onions, zucchini & carrots (Sorry, No Substitutions) |
|---|
| Calo Special | 19.00 | 21.00 | 23.00 |
| Includes sausage, onion, green pepper & mushrooms (Sorry, No Substitutions) |
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Stuffed
A thick layer of dough laid into a deep pan & pulled up the sides filled with the toppings & cheese then topped with more dough and finished with our special tomato sauce.
A thick layer of dough laid into a deep pan and pulled up the sides filled with the toppings & cheese then topped with more dough and finished with our special tomato sauce,
| SMALL 12" serves 2-3 | MEDIUM 14" 3-4 | LARGE 16" 4-5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato and Cheese | 17.00 | 19.00 | 21.00 |
| Additional Ingredient | 2.25 | 2.75 | 3.25 |
| Vegetarian Delight | 21.00 | 23.00 | 26.00 |
| Includes broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, onions, zucchini & carrots (Sorry, No Substitutions) |
|---|
| Calo Special | 21.00 | 23.00 | 26.00 |
| Includes sausage, onion, green pepper & mushrooms (Sorry, No Substitutions) |
|---|
TOPPINGS
Anchovies
Arugula
Bacon
BBQ Sauce
Black Olives
Broccoli
Canadian Bacon
Carrots
Garlic
Giardiniera
Goat Cheese
Green Olives
Green Pepper
Hamburger
Italian Sausage
Jalapenos
Meatball
Mushroom
Onion
Pepperoni
Pineapple
Sopressata
Sausage
Sicilian Olives
Spinach
Zucchini
DOUBLE TOPPING CHARGE
Artichoke Hearts
Chicken
Feta Cheese
Pancetta
Prosciutta
Mortadella
Ricotta Cheese
Roast Beef
Roasted Red Peppers
Sundried Tomatoes
PASTA FRESCA
ADD ONS:
Soup 2.00 or Salad 4.00 | Sausage or Meatball 4.00 | Grilled Shrimp 3.00 per | Chicken 3.50
FETTUCCINI ALFREDO
Cream parmigiana cheese sauce, choice of spinach or egg noodle.
17.50
RIGATONI BARESE
Italian sausage, chicken, asparagus, roasted red peppers, tomato sauce, garlic, EVOO.
18.50
RAVIOLI DI ARAGOSTA*
Pasta filled with Maine lobster, mascarpone, ricotta, lemon zest, parsley, brandy cream sauce, sundried tomatoes, asparagus, portobello mushrooms, grilled shrimp.
24.50
MUSHROOM TRUFFLE RAVIOLI
Pasta filled with portobello mushrooms, black truffle, parmigiano reggiano, mozzarella, ricotta, cream Chardonnay wine sauce, mushrooms, white truffle oil.
20.50
FARFALLE CON VERDURA
Asparagus, roasted red peppers, zucchini, tomato sauce.
18.50
VONGOLE*
Fresh little neck clams over Iinguini, choice of red or white sauce.
22.50
LASAGNA
(Meat or Veggie)
17.50
LINGUINI CARBONARA
Pancetta, green peas, egg yokes, cream parmigiana cheese sauce
18.50
PASTA WITH MEAT OR MARINARA SAUCE
15.50
RAVIOLI
Meat or cheese filled, choice of meat or marinara sauce.
17.50
FARFALLE BUTERA
Italian sausage, green peas, cream gorgonzola cheese sauce.
18.50
GNOCCHI GORGONZOLA
Potato dumplings stuffed with gorgonzola cheese, tomato cream basil sauce.
18.50
PAPPARDELLE CAPESANTE*
Scallops, crimini mushrooms, creamy roasted garlic, caramelized onions & spinach sauce.
25.50
PAPPARDELLE CON FUNGHI
Grilled shrimp, porcini, portobello, shitake mushrooms, cream chardonnay wine sauce, drizzled with white truffle oil.
24.50
LINGUINI FRUTTI DI MARE*
Shrimp scallops, clams, calamari, mussels, garlic, olive oil, red chili Red or, white wine. Red or white sauce.
25.50
ZITI VODKA
Grilled chicken, sun dried tomatoes, green peas, tomato cream vodka sauce.
18.50
BUCATINI AL PESTO
Grilled chicken, sun dried tomatoes, cream pesto sauce.
18.50
BUCATINI DIAVOLA
San Marzano tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, basil, garlic, EVOO.
17.50
PASTA ITALIA*
Shrimp, broccoli, garlic and white wine sauce over linguini.
25.50
RIGATONI CON POLLO E FUNGHI
Grilled chicken, porcini, portobello and shitake mushrooms, cream chardonnay wine sauce, drizzled with white truffle oil.
19.50
RIGATONI CAPRESE
Little neck clams, grilled shrimp, spinach, portobello mushrooms, garlic, wine wine sauce.
24.50
RIGATONI CAPRESE
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, garlic, EVOO.
18.50
RIGATONI AL BOSCO
Maple brown sugar bacon sausage. onion, shitake, and cremini mushrooms, rosemary, garlic cream sauce.
18.50
ORECCHIETTE ALLA BARESE
Italian sausage, rapieni, garlic and oil. Topped with aged grated ricotta salata (from sheep milk)
18.50
ORECCHIETTE SALATA*
Jumbo gulf shrimp, pancetta, broccoli, diced tomato, garlic and oil with aged grated ricotta salata. (from sheep milk)
25.50
CONTOMI
SPINACH
Garlic & EVOO.
6.95
RAPINI & CANNELLINI BEANS
Garlic & EVOO.
6.95
BROCCOLI
Steamed or sautéed
6.95
ASPARAGUS
Steamed or sautéed
7.95
ROASTED POTATOES
6.95
VESUVIO POTATOES
Roasted potatoes, mushrooms, peas, fresh rosemary, garlic, EVOO.
7.95
MEATBALLS {2}
4.00
ITALIAN SAUSAGE
4.00
Calo Ristorante has proudly been serving the neighborhood of Andersonville and the entire Chicagoland area since 1963.
The Recchia family would personally like to thank all of its customers for choosing us over the years and years to come. We strive to and always will give our customers, great food, great service, and great ambience!
From my family to yours, Buon Appetito!
Sincerly Victor Recchia.