Authentic Taste of Italy

Bringing authentic Italian cuisine to the heart of West Lakeview, Sal’s Trattoria is a family-friendly neighborhood restaurant. It is the combined vision of Partner Joseph Arnold, Managing Partner Preston Owen and Chef/Partner Dakota Neckvatal, who also own and operate the acclaimed Butcher & the Burger in Chicago’s Lincoln Park.

Chef Dakota Neckvatal pays homage to classic Italian fare on Sal’s well-rounded menu, serving house made antipasti, salads, pastas, entrees and more. The restaurant is open for dinner six days a week (closed Mondays), providing a charming dining experience for both the surrounding neighborhood and all those who appreciate a finely prepared Italian meal.

Antipasti

  • MEATBALLS 10

    Marinara

  • *GRILLED CALAMARI 15

    Capers, Tomatoes, Lemon, Olive Oil

  • *MUSSELS 17

    Italian Sausage, Tomato, Garlic, Chili Flake, White Wine, Cream

  • *PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED SHRIMP 18

    Sage, Burnt Orange

  • *CRABCAKE 22

    Jumbo Lump Crab, Dijonnaise, Capers, Lemon

  • *BEEf CARPACCIO 18

    Fresh Mozzarella, Giardiniera Aioli, Roasted Peppers, Arugula, Toasted Breadcrumbs

  • *BURRATA 15

    Tomato Jam, Arugula, Hazelnut Pesto

  • *CAULIFLOWER 12

    Lime Yogurt, Apple Saba, Parmessan Crumble

  • *Denotes a gluten-free menu item, or an item that may be modified to be gluten-free.

Insalate

  • *CAESAR SALAD 16

    Romaine, Anchovy, Croutons, Crispy Parmesan

  • *WINTER SALAD 16

    Kale, Gorgonzola, Pomegranate, Rum Toasted Pecans, Pickled Grapes, Fennel, Butternut Squash, Creamy Limoncello Poppy-Seed Dressing

  • *SAL'S CHOP SALAD 16

    Endive, Radicchio, Pepperoni, Provolone, Ditali, Pepperoncini, Green Pepper, Hazelnuts, Blood Orange, Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette

Pasta

  • *RIGATONI BOLOGNESE 26

  • *Fettucini CARBONARA 26

    Pancetta, Egg Yolk

  • *Bucatini FRA DIAVOLO 30

    Squid Ink Bucatini, Shrimp, Calabrian Peppers, Tomatoes, Lemon Cream

  • *PACCHERI 28

    Italian Sausage, Bell Pepper, Onion, Vodka Sauce

  • *FUSILLI 34

    Pork Belly and Octopus Ragu, Bone Marrow Gravy, Orange Toasted Breadcrumbs

  • *PAPPARDELLE 25

    Spinach Pasta with Mushroom ``Bolognese``

  • *Denotes a gluten-free menu item, or an item that may be modified to be gluten-free.

Piatti Principali

  • *Rainbow TROUT PICCATA 28

    Artichoke Hearts, Sundried Tomato, Lemon

  • EGGPLANT PARMESAN 25

    Cavatelli Marinara, Basil Oil

  • CHICKEN PARMESAN 27

    Cavatelli Marinara, Basil Oil

  • *Walleye 32

    Cacciatore, Creamy Polenta

  • BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH 24

    Tomato, Feta, Apple Saba

  • *14 oz PORK CHOP 29

    Espresso Crusted Pork Chop, Gorgonzola, Grean Beans, Pistachio, Maple Brown Butter

  • *Denotes a gluten-free menu item, or an item that may be modified to be gluten-free.

Contorni

  • *Sauteed Spinach 9

    Lemon, Garlic, Parmesan

  • *Roasted Brussels Sprouts 9

    Pancetta, Parmesan, Balsamic Glaze

  • *Green Beans 9

    Pistachio, Tomato, Maple Brown Butter

  • *CREAMY POLENTA 8

    Mascarpone

Dolci

  • GELATO 10

    Housemade, Daily Selection

  • TIRAMISU 12

    Nutella, Espresso, Rum

  • CHOCOLATE TERRINE 12

    Mixed Berry Sauce

  • OLIVE OIL CAKE 11

    Sweet Mascarpone

  • SAL'S CHEESECAKE 12

    Spiced Apples, Caramel

Kids

  • SPAGHETTI MARINARA 8

  • SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL 10

  • FETTUCINI ALFREDO 8

  • RIGATONI BOLOGNESE 10

  • GNOCCHI 8

    Butter, Parmesan

(All kid’s meals include a scoop of our housemade gelato for dessert!)

Vino Bianchi

  • CORA ``Colline Pescaresi`` Pinot Grigio 2022 12/ 46

    Abruzzo IGP, Italy

  • La Cappucina Sauvignon Blanc 2021 13 / 49

    Veneto IGT, Italy

  • La Scolca ``White Label`` Gavi 2022 14 / 52

    Gavi DOCG, Italy

  • LVNAE ``COLLINE PESCARESI`` VERMENTINO 2022 16/ 60

    Liguria DOC, Italy

  • LA CAUDRINA MOSCATO D' ASTI 2021 10/ 30

    Piedmont DOCG, Italy

  • De Fermo ``Concrete`` Pecorino 2021 55

    Abruzzo DOC, Italy

  • KLOSTER NEUSTIFT PINOT GRIGIO 2022 55

    Alto Adige DOC, Italy

  • LA CANIETTE ``vERONICA`` PECORINO 2021 55

    Marche, DOCG, Italy

  • KELLEREI-CANTINA ANDRIAN CHARDONNAY 2022 16/60

    Alto Adige DOC, ITALY

  • SUAVIA ``Monte Carbonare`` Garganega 2020 72

    Veneto DOC, Italy

  • Domaine Rambault-Pineau Sancerre 2021 80

    Loire Valley, France

Vino Rosato

  • PACE ROSANEBBIA NEBBIOLO 2021 14 / 52

    Piedmont, IGT, ITALY

  • DOMAINES OTT ``BY.OTT`` 2021 66

    Provence, France

  • TENUTA MONTECCHIESI ``MIRALY`` 2021 48

    Tuscany, IGT, Italy

Vino Bolle

  • FORCHIR Prosecco NV 14 / 52

    Veneto DOC, Italy

  • Cesarini Sforsa Brut Rose NV 17 / 61

    Trentino DOC, Italy

  • POL ROGER BRUT RESERVE NV 120

    Champagne, France

Vino Rossi

  • Nevio Montepulciano d' abruzzo 2019 14 / 52

    Abruzzo DOC, Italy

  • POGGIO VIGNOSO CHIANTI 2021 15 / 55

    Tuscany, DOCG, Italy

  • Mary Taylor ``Sicilia`` Nero d'Avola 2021 14 / 52

    Sicily DOC, Italy

  • CASADEI ``Super Tuscan`` 2020 15 / 55

    Tuscany IGT, Italy

  • VALRAVN PINOT NOIR 2021 16 / 60

    Sonoma County, California

  • MINISTRY OF THE VINTERIOR Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 14/52

    North Coast, California

Digestivo

  • Limoncello (Housemade) 10

  • BROADBENT Tawny Port 10yr 15

  • Donna Antonia Tawny Port 20yr 19

  • Pierre Ferrand Ambré Cognac 16

  • il Merlot di Nonino Grappa 18

  • Antica Red Vermouth 13

  • Amaro Nonino 15

  • Bráulio Amaro Alpino 14

  • SIBONA Amaro 12

  • Zucca Rabarbaro Amaro 12

  • Meletti Amaro 11

  • Fernet Branca 11

  • Chartreuse (Green) 15

  • Sambuca 14

  • Amaretto dI SARANNO 12

  • Frangelico 12

  • Kahlua 12

  • Bailey’s 12

  • Cointreau 13

Vino RISERVA

  • VILLA CERNA CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2016 66

    Tuscany DOCG, Italy

  • MASSERIA FRATTASI ``CAUDIUM`` AGLIANICO 2020 62

    Campania IGT, Italy

  • OLIANAS PERDIXI BOVALE 2020 70

    Sardinia IGT, Italy

  • VAL DELLE ROSE Aurelio ``Super Tuscan`` 2018 86

    Tuscany DOC, Italy

  • PALAMÁ ``ARCANGELO`` NEGRAMARO 2019 58

    Puglia DOC, Italy

  • TENUTE CHIAROMONTE ``MASCHERONE`` PRIMITIVO 2020 62

    Puglia IGP, Italy

  • TRAVAGLINI GATTINARA 2019 78

    Piedmont, DOCG, Italy

  • Borgogno ``No Name`` Langhe 2019 100

    Piedmont DOCG, Italy

  • VILLADORIA BAROLO 2018 110

    Piedmont, DOCG, Italy

  • GRAN SIGNORIA AMARONE 2018 90

    Veneto DOCG, Italy

  • CASTIGLION DEL BOSCO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2017 130

    Tuscany, DOCG, Italy

  • SAGGI ``LONG SHADDOWS`` RED BLEND 2018 124

    Columbia Valley, Washington

  • KEN WRIGHT CELLARS PINOT NOIR 2021 85

    Willamette Valley, Oregon

  • GRAMERCY CELLARS ``LOWER EAST`` CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 84

    Columbia Valley, Washington

  • LEGIT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018 90

    Tuscany IGT, Italy

COCKTAILS

  • Sofia 15

    Mell Vodka, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Cucumber, Basil

  • Negroni 15

    Stray Dog Wild Gin, Campari, Antica Red Vermouth

  • Old Fashioned 16

    Rittenhouse Rye, Demerara Syrup, Triple Bitters

  • Sal's Spritz 14

    Prosecco, Aperol, Soda, Orange

  • LE PINK PUSSYCAT 16

    Gran Dovejo Blanco Tequila, St. Germain, Passion Fruit, Lime Juice

  • TUSCAN SUNRISE 14

    Gran Dovejo Blanca Tequila, St. Germain, Grapefruit Juice

  • SOUTHPORT MULE 15

    Tito's Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lime

  • NUDO E FAMOSO 16

    Agave De Cortez Blanco Tequila, St. Germain, Grapefruit Juice

WHISKEYS

  • Buffalo Trace 16

  • Bulleit Bourbon 16

  • Four Roses Small Batch Select 19

  • Heaven's Door Double Barrel Bourbon 19

  • Woodford Reserve Bourbon 20

  • Elijah Craig Bourbon 14

  • Michter’s Single Barrel Rye 17

  • Templeton Rye 4yr 16

  • Whistle Pig Rye 10yr 22

  • Sneaky Pete Single Malt Blend 16

  • Balvenie Doublewood 12yr 22

  • Laphroaig 10yr 16

  • Glunz “Macduff” 11yr 16

  • Glendfiddich 12 yr 16

  • MacCallan 12yr 18

BEER

  • Miller Lite 5

  • Peroni 6

  • Allagash White 8

  • Lagunitas IPA 7

  • OBERON ALE 8

Reservations

To Make A Dinner Reservation please call us @ 773-857-1401

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