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
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MEATBALLS 12
Marinara
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*GRILLED CALAMARI 18
Capers, Tomatoes, Lemon, Olive Oil
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*MUSSELS 20
Italian Sausage, Tomato, Garlic, Chili Flake, White Wine, Cream
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*GRILLED OCTOPUS 28
Arugula, Olives, Tomatoes, Potato Chips, Chorizo-Sundried Tomato Aioli
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JUMBO LUMP CRABCAKE 24
Spicy Lemon Dill Aioli, Arugula Salad
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Chicken Liver Mousse 16
Blackberry-Balsamic Jam, Chestnut Honey, Toast
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*BURRATA 16
Tomato Jam, Arugula, Hazelnut Pesto
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Steak Tartare 22
Bagna Cauda, Capers, Egg Yolk, Sourdough Toast
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*Polenta Cake 15
Mushrooms, Red Wine Sherry Glaze
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*Denotes a gluten-free menu item, or an item that may be modified to be gluten-free.
Zuppa + Insalate
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*Carabaccia (Tuscan Onion Soup) 12
Almonds, Crostini, Mozzarella
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*CAESAR SALAD 16
Romaine, Anchovy, Croutons, Crispy Parmesan
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*Winter Salad 16
Roasted Figs, Mixed Greens, Radicchio, Fennel, Goat Cheese, Pistachios, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Pasta
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*RIGATONI BOLOGNESE 28
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*Fettucini CARBONARA 27
Pancetta, Egg Yolk
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*Bucatini FRA DIAVOLO 32
Squid Ink Bucatini, Shrimp, Calabrian Peppers, Tomatoes, Lemon Cream
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Spaghetti w/Veal Meatballs 34
Smoked Gouda Bechamel
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*Fusilli 32
Lamb Ragu, Mushroom Duxelle, Ricotta Crème, Saba, Basil
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*Trottole 28
Butternut Squash, Mushrooms, Black Truffle Purèe, Goat Cheese, Crispy Sage, Pinenuts
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*Denotes a gluten-free menu item, or an item that may be modified to be gluten-free.
Piatti Principali
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*Rainbow TROUT PICCATA 30
Artichoke Hearts, Sundried Tomato, Lemon
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Asiago Stuffed Gnocchi 29
Vodka Sauce, Mushrooms, Crispy Prosciutto
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EGGPLANT PARMESAN 25
Cavatelli Marinara, Basil Oil
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CHICKEN PARMESAN 28
Cavatelli Marinara, Basil Oil
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Lobster Tail Risotto 45
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* 14oz Pork Chop 34
Espresso Crusted Pork Chop, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Gorgonzola Butter
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*Denotes a gluten-free menu item, or an item that may be modified to be gluten-free.
Contorni
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*Sautéed Spinach 9
Lemon, Garlic, Parmesan
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*Roasted Brussels Sprouts 9
Pancetta, Parmesan, Balsamic Glaze
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*Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes 9
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Asiago Stuffed Gnocchi 9
Vodka Sauce
Dolci
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GELATO 10
Housemade, Daily Selection
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TIRAMISU 13
Saffron-Vanilla Sauce
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CHOCOLATE TERRINE 13
Raspberry Sauce
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OLIVE OIL CAKE 12
Sweet Mascarpone
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Cinnamon CHEESECAKE 13
Cream Cheese Frosting
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Espresso PANNA COTTA 12
Whipped Cream, Shaved Chocolate
Kids
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SPAGHETTI MARINARA 8
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SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL 10
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FETTUCINI ALFREDO 8
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RIGATONI BOLOGNESE 10
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GNOCCHI 8
Butter, Parmesan
(All kid’s meals include a scoop of our housemade gelato for dessert!)
Vino Bianchi
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CASTELNUOVO DEL GARDA Pinot Grigio 2023 13/49
Venezie IGT, Italy
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DIPINTI Sauvignon Blanc 2024 15/55
Trentino-Alto Adige IGT, Italy
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La Scolca ``White Label`` Gavi 2023 14/52
Gavi DOCG, Italy
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LVNAE ``COLLINE PESCARESI`` VERMENTINO 2022 16/58
Liguria DOC, Italy
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KLOSTER NEUSTIFT PINOT GRIGIO 2022 57
Alto Adige DOC, Italy
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CONTESA PECORINO 2023 56
Abruzzo DOC, Italy
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SANT' ELENA CHARDONNAY 2019 17/61
Friuli-Venezie DOC, ITALY
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SUAVIA ``Monte Carbonare`` Garganega 2022 79
Veneto DOC, Italy
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LE ROI DES PIERRES Sancerre 2023 84
Loire Valley, France
Vino Rosato
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DOMAINES OTT ``BY.OTT`` 2021 68
Provence, France
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TENUTA MONTECCHIESI ``MIRALY`` 2021 48
Tuscany, IGT, Italy
Vino Bolle
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indigenous Prosecco Brut NV 15/55
Veneto DOC, Italy
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Cesarini Sforsa Brut Rose NV 18/64
Trentino DOC, Italy
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POL ROGER BRUT RESERVE NV 150
Champagne, France
Vino Rossi
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Nevio Montepulciano d' Abruzzo 2022 16/58
Abruzzo DOC, Italy
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Nozzole CHIANTI cLASSICO Reserva 2021 15/55
Tuscany, DOCG, Italy
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torcicoda Primitivo 2021 18/64
Puglia IGT, Italy
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CASADEI ``Super Tuscan`` 2021 17/61
Tuscany IGT, Italy
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Row 503 PINOT NOIR 2023 18/64
Willamette Valley, Oregon
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m100 Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 16/58
Columbia Valley, Washington
Digestivo
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Limoncello (Housemade) 10
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BROADBENT Tawny Port 10yr 15
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Donna Antonia Tawny Port 20yr 19
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Pierre Ferrand Ambré Cognac 16
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il Merlot di Nonino Grappa 18
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Antica Red Vermouth 13
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Amaro Nonino 15
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Bráulio Amaro Alpino 14
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SIBONA Amaro 12
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Zucca Rabarbaro Amaro 12
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Meletti Amaro 11
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Fernet Branca 11
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Chartreuse (Green) 15
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Sambuca 14
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Amaretto dI SARANNO 12
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Frangelico 12
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Kahlua 12
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Bailey’s 12
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Cointreau 13
Vino RISERVA
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OLIANAS PERDIXI BOVALE 2020 70
Sardinia IGT, Italy
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cottanera ``Etna`` Nerello Mascalese 2019 72
Sicily DOC, Italy
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marchesi di barolo ``ruvei`` barbera d alba 2022 62
Piedmont DOC, Italy
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VILLA CERNA CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2019 76
Tuscany DOCG, Italy
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Val delle rose ``Aurelio`` Super tuscan 2021 86
Tuscany DOC, Italy
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TRAVAGLINI GATTINARA 2021 78
Piedmont DOCG, Italy
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GRATTAMACCO BOLGHERI Aurelio ``Super Tuscan`` 202 75
Tuscany DOC, Italy
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Borgogno ``No Name`` Langhe 2021 100
Piedmont DOCG, Italy
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VILLADORIA BAROLO 2018 110
Piedmont DOCG, Italy
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CASTIGLION DEL BOSCO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2019 130
Tuscany DOCG, Italy
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GRAN SIGNORIA AMARONE 2018 90
Veneto DOCG, Italy
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SAGGI ``LONG SHADDOWS`` RED BLEND 2018 124
Columbia Valley, Washington
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terlano pinot nero 2022 82
Alto Adige DOC, Italy
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KEN WRIGHT CELLARS PINOT NOIR 2024 85
Wilamette Valley, Oregon
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GRAMERCY CELLARS ``LOWER EAST`` CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 84
Columbia Valley, Washington
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LEGIT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2020 90
Tuscany IGT, Italy
COCKTAILS
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Sofia 15
Mell Vodka, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Cucumber, Basil
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Negroni 15
Stray Dog Wild Gin, Campari, Antica Red Vermouth
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Old Fashioned 16
Rittenhouse Rye, Demerara Syrup, Triple Bitters
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Sal's Spritz 14
Prosecco, Aperol, Soda, Orange
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LE PINK PUSSYCAT 16
Gran Dovejo Blanco Tequila, St. Germain, Passion Fruit, Lime Juice
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TUSCAN SUNRISE 14
Gran Dovejo Blanca Tequila, St. Germain, Grapefruit Juice
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SOUTHPORT MULE 15
Tito's Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lime
WHISKEYS
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Buffalo Trace 16
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Bulleit Bourbon 16
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Four Roses Small Batch Select 19
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Woodford Reserve Bourbon 20
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Elijah Craig Bourbon 14
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Michter’s Single Barrel Rye 17
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Templeton Rye 4yr 16
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Whistle Pig Rye 10yr 22
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Sneaky Pete Single Malt Blend 16
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Balvenie Doublewood 12yr 22
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Laphroaig 10yr 16
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Glunz “Macduff” 11yr 16
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Glendfiddich 12 yr 16
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MacCallan 12yr 18
BEER
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Miller Lite 5
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Peroni 6
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Allagash White 8
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Lagunitas IPA 7
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Forst 8
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Heineken 0.0 (Alcohol Free) 8
Reservations
To Make A Dinner Reservation please call us @ 773-857-1401 or click here for online reservations by Resy