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 12

    Marinara

  • *GRILLED CALAMARI 18

    Capers, Tomatoes, Lemon, Olive Oil

  • *MUSSELS 20

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

  • *GRILLED OCTOPUS 26

    Red Wine Braised Pickled Grapes, Cucumber, Fennel, Burnt Orange Yogurt, Hot Honey

  • JUMBO LUMP CRABCAKE 24

    Lemon Dill Aioli

  • Baked Clams Oreganata 18

    Pancetta, Spinach, Oregano, Cream, Lemon, Breadcrumbs

  • *BURRATA 16

    Tomato Jam, Arugula, Hazelnut Pesto

  • STEAK TARTARE 25

    Bone Marrow Mousse, Capers, Chives, Cornichon, Cured Egg Yolk, Sourdough Toast

  • *Roasted Beets 15

    Pickled Onion, Radish, Goat Cheese, Pistachios, Horseradish Vinaigrette, Sherry Glaze

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

Insalate

  • *Spring Salad 16

    Red Leaf Lettuce, Shaved Asparagus, Celery, Apple, Hazelnuts, Ricotta Salata, Basil Dressing

  • *CAESAR SALAD 16

    Romaine, Anchovy, Croutons, Crispy Parmesan

  • *Sal's Wedge 16

    Iceberg, Pepperoni Jam, Pickled Red Onion, Creamy Gorgonzola Dressing

Pasta

  • *RIGATONI BOLOGNESE 28

  • *Fettucini CARBONARA 27

    Pancetta, Egg Yolk

  • *Bucatini FRA DIAVOLO 32

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

  • *Gemelli 30

    Slagel Family Farms Wild Boar Ragu, Sweet Peppers, Rapini, White Wine Tomato Sauce, Ricotta Salata

  • *Angel Hair 30

    Smoked Salmon, Pickled Onion, Capers, Lemon Dill Mascarpone Sauce

  • *Linguine 38

    Scallops, Mushrooms, Leeks, Truffle Butter

  • *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

  • *Roasted Salmon 34

    Mushrooms, Asparagus, Spring Pesto

  • EGGPLANT PARMESAN 25

    Cavatelli Marinara, Basil Oil

  • CHICKEN PARMESAN 28

    Cavatelli Marinara, Basil Oil

  • BRAISED RABBIT 32

    Gnocchi, Fried Leeks, Mushrooms, Tarragon, Vermouth, Cream

  • * rack of lamb 48

    Duck Fat Fingerlings, Rapini, Salsa Verde, Gorgonzola

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

Contorni

  • *Sautéed Spinach 9

    Lemon, Garlic, Parmesan

  • *Roasted Brussels Sprouts 9

    Pancetta, Parmesan, Balsamic Glaze

  • *Fingerling Potatoes 9

    Duck Fat, Lemon, Parmesan

  • Gnocchi 12

    Mushrooms, Truffle Butter

Dolci

  • GELATO 10

    Housemade, Daily Selection

  • TIRAMISU 13

    Saffron-Vanilla Sauce

  • CHOCOLATE TERRINE 13

    Mixed Berry Sauce

  • OLIVE OIL CAKE 12

    Sweet Mascarpone

  • SAL'S CHEESECAKE 13

    Espresso, Oreo, Pecans, Whipped Cream

  • Apple Pie PANNA COTTA 12

    Vanilla. Pie Crumble

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 13/49

    Abruzzo IGP, Italy

  • DIPINTI Sauvignon Blanc 2022 15/55

    Veneto IGT, Italy

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

    Gavi DOCG, Italy

  • LVNAE ``COLLINE PESCARESI`` VERMENTINO 2022 16/58

    Liguria DOC, Italy

  • KLOSTER NEUSTIFT PINOT GRIGIO 2022 57

    Alto Adige DOC, Italy

  • LA CANIETTE ``vERONICA`` PECORINO 2021 55

    Marche, DOCG, Italy

  • KELLEREI-CANTINA ANDRIAN CHARDONNAY 2022 16/58

    Alto Adige DOC, ITALY

  • SUAVIA ``Monte Carbonare`` Garganega 2020 74

    Veneto DOC, Italy

  • Domaine Rambault-Pineau Sancerre 2021 86

    Loire Valley, France

Vino Rosato

  • DOMAINES OTT ``BY.OTT`` 2021 68

    Provence, France

  • TENUTA MONTECCHIESI ``MIRALY`` 2021 48

    Tuscany, IGT, Italy

Vino Bolle

  • indigenous Prosecco Brut NV 15/55

    Veneto DOC, Italy

  • Cesarini Sforsa Brut Rose NV 18/64

    Trentino DOC, Italy

  • POL ROGER BRUT RESERVE NV 150

    Champagne, France

Vino Rossi

  • Nevio Montepulciano d' Abruzzo 2019 16/58

    Abruzzo DOC, Italy

  • Nozzole CHIANTI cLASSICO Reserva 2021 15/55

    Tuscany, DOCG, Italy

  • torcicoda Primitivo 2021 18/64

    Puglia IGT, Italy

  • CASADEI ``Super Tuscan`` 2020 16/58

    Tuscany IGT, Italy

  • Row 503 PINOT NOIR 2022 16/58

    Wilamette Valley, Oregon

  • m100 Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 16/58

    Columbia Valley, Washington

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

  • OLIANAS PERDIXI BOVALE 2020 70

    Sardinia IGT, Italy

  • cottanera ``Etna`` Nerello Mascalese 2019 72

    Sicily DOC, Italy

  • marchesi di barolo ``ruvei`` barbera d alba 2021 60

    Piedmont DOC, Italy

  • VILLA CERNA CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2016 76

    Tuscany DOCG, Italy

  • Val delle rose ``Aurelio`` Super tuscan 2018 86

    Tuscany DOC, Italy

  • TRAVAGLINI GATTINARA 2021 78

    Piedmont DOCG, Italy

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

    Tuscany DOC, Italy

  • Borgogno ``No Name`` Langhe 2020 100

    Piedmont DOCG, Italy

  • VILLADORIA BAROLO 2018 110

    Piedmont DOCG, Italy

  • albino rocca ``ronchi`` Barbaresco 2019 135

    Piedmont DOCG, Italy

  • CASTIGLION DEL BOSCO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2018 130

    Tuscany DOCG, Italy

  • GRAN SIGNORIA AMARONE 2018 90

    Veneto DOCG, Italy

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

    Columbia Valley, Washington

  • terlano pinot nero 2022 82

    Alto Adige DOC, Italy

  • KEN WRIGHT CELLARS PINOT NOIR 2022 85

    Wilamette Valley, Oregon

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

    Columbia Valley, Washington

  • LEGIT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2020 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

WHISKEYS

  • Buffalo Trace 16

  • Bulleit Bourbon 16

  • Four Roses Small Batch Select 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

  • Forst 8

  • 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

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