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 22

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

  • *GRILLED OCTOPUS 28

    Orange Yogurt, Grape Pickles, Arugula, Sal's Hot Sauce

  • *Tuna Tartare 26

    Ahi Tuna, Salsa Verde, Pickled Red Onion, Scallion, Sesame, Bib Lettuce

  • *Wagyu Beef Carpaccio 25

    Giardiniera, Sweet Peppers, Pearl Mozzarella, Wagyu Tallow Aioli, Breadcrumbs

  • *BURRATA 16

    Tomato Jam, Arugula, Hazelnut Pesto

  • *Smoked Whitefish Pate 18

    Chives, Fried Caper, Fig Glaze, Whitefish Caviar, Crackers

  • *Heirloom Tomatoes 18

    Grilled Eggplant, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Saba

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

Zuppa + Insalate

  • *Summer Salad 16

    Greens, Spinach, Basil, Pickled Strawberries, Popcorn, Pecans, Gorgonzola, Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

  • *CAESAR SALAD 16

    Romaine, Anchovy, Croutons, Crispy Parmesan

  • *Watermelon Salad 16

    Cucumbers, Onion, Feta, Walnut, Dill, White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Pasta

  • *RIGATONI BOLOGNESE 28

  • *Fettucini CARBONARA 29

    Pancetta, Egg Yolk

  • *Bucatini FRA DIAVOLO 36

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

  • *Lumache 34

    Wild Boar Sausauge, Peppers, Onions, Vodka Sauce

  • Linguine + Clams 32

    Clam Butter, Garlic Scapes, Tarragon, White Wine, Lemon, Chili Flakes

  • *Spaghetti Alla Nerano 26

    Fried Zucchini, Garlic, Smoked Provolone, Zucchini Oil

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

Piatti Principali

  • *Ruby Red Rainbow TROUT PICCATA 38

    Artichoke Hearts, Sundried Tomato, Lemon

  • Gnocchi 32

    Sweet Corn, Zucchini, Smoked Paprika, Dill Lime Crema

  • EGGPLANT PARMESAN 25

    Cavatelli Marinara, Basil Oil

  • CHICKEN PARMESAN 28

    Cavatelli Marinara, Basil Oil

  • *Risotto 45

    Blue Crab, Crayfish, Guancaile, Tomato, Seafood Brodo

  • *Slagel Farms 14oz Pork Chop Milanese 36

    Arugula & Tomato Salad, Balsamic Glaze, Cacio De Roma, Charred Lemon

  • *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

  • *Grilled Asparagus 9

    Gorgonzola, Lemon

  • *Gnocchi Elote 15

    Sweet Corn, Smoked Paprika, Dill Lime Crema

Dolci

  • GELATO 15

    Housemade, Daily Selection

  • TIRAMISU 13

    Saffron-Vanilla Sauce

  • CHOCOLATE TERRINE 13

    Raspberry Sauce

  • OLIVE OIL CAKE 12

    Sweet Mascarpone

  • CHEESECAKE 15

    Strawberry, Whipped Cream, Pretzel Crust

  • PANNA COTTA 12

    Coconut, Mango Puree

  • Affogato 10

    Vanilla Gelato, Espresso

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet 15

    Vanilla Gelato, Olive oil, Sea Salt, Luxardo Cherry

Kids

  • SPAGHETTI MARINARA 9

  • SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL 10

  • FETTUCINI ALFREDO 9

  • RIGATONI BOLOGNESE 10

  • GNOCCHI 9

    Butter, Parmesan

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

Vino Bianchi

  • CASTELNUOVO DEL GARDA Pinot Grigio 2023 13/49

    Venezie IGT, Italy

  • PITARS Sauvignon Blanc 2024 16/58

    Friuli-Venezia DOC, Italy

  • La Scolca ``White Label`` Gavi 2023 15/55

    Gavi DOCG, Italy

  • LVNAE ``COLLINE PESCARESI`` VERMENTINO 2023 17/61

    Liguria DOC, Italy

  • GORGO CHARDONNAY 2023 16/58

    Veneto IGT, Italy

  • FAR MOUNTAIN CHARDONNAY 2021 85

    Sonama Valley, California

  • KLOSTER NEUSTIFT PINOT GRIGIO 2023 60

    Alto Adige DOC, Italy

  • CONTESA PECORINO 2023 62

    Abruzzo DOC, Italy

  • SUAVIA ``Monte Carbonare`` Garganega 2022 79

    Veneto DOC, Italy

  • MERRY EDWARDS SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 88

    Sonama Valley, California

  • DANIEL-ETIENNE DEFAIX Chablis 2021 98

    Bourgogne, France

Vino Rosato

  • LORGERIL O DE Rosé 15/55

    Languedoc, France

  • BARBERANI ``AMORE`` Rosé 17/61

    Umbria IGT, Italy

  • La Spinetta Rosé 16/58

    Tuscany IGT, Italy

Vino Bolle

  • La Fogarina Lambrusco NV 13/49

    Emilia, Italy

  • 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 2023 15/55

    Abruzzo DOC, Italy

  • DIEVOLE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2023 17/61

    Tuscany, DOCG, Italy

  • DAMILANO ``MARGHE LANGHE`` NEBBIOLO 2023 18/64

    Piedmont DOC, Italy

  • CASADEI ``Super Tuscan`` 2022 17/61

    Tuscany IGT, Italy

  • TRUCHARD PINOT NOIR 2023 18/64

    Napa Valley, California

  • IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 17/61

    Columbia Valley, Washington

Digestivo

  • Limoncello (Housemade) 12

  • Quinta De La Rosa 10yr Tawny Port 10yr 16

  • Quinta De La Rosa Tawny Port 20yr 20

  • Pierre Ferrand Ambré Cognac 18

  • il Merlot di Nonino Grappa 19

  • Antica Red Vermouth 15

  • Amaro Nonino 16

  • Bráulio Amaro Alpino 15

  • SIBONA Amaro 14

  • Zucca Rabarbaro Amaro 13

  • Meletti Amaro 13

  • Fernet Branca 13

  • Chartreuse (Green) 19

  • 64° Reykjavik Blueberry Liqueur 15

  • Sambuca 15

  • Amaretto dI SARANNO 14

  • Frangelico 14

  • Kahlua 14

  • Bailey’s 14

  • Cointreau 15

  • Ratafia Cherry Liqeuer 15

Vino RISERVA

  • OLIANAS PERDIXI BOVALE 2020 72

    Sardinia IGT, Italy

  • cottanera ``Etna`` Nerello Mascalese 2019 74

    Sicily DOC, Italy

  • marchesi di barolo ``ruvei`` barbera d alba 2022 65

    Piedmont DOC, Italy

  • VILLA ANTINORI CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2023 81

    Tuscany DOCG, Italy

  • Val delle rose ``Aurelio`` Super tuscan 2021 86

    Tuscany DOC, Italy

  • TRAVAGLINI GATTINARA 2020 79

    Piedmont DOCG, Italy

  • GRATTAMACCO BOLGHERI Aurelio ``Super Tuscan`` 2022 78

    Tuscany DOC, Italy

  • Borgogno ``No Name`` Langhe 2021 104

    Piedmont DOCG, Italy

  • VILLADORIA BAROLO 2021 114

    Piedmont DOCG, Italy

  • CASTIGLION DEL BOSCO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2019 138

    Tuscany DOCG, Italy

  • podere brizio rosso di montalcino 2022 68

    Tuscany DOC, Italy

  • FARINA AMARONE 2020 110

    Veneto DOCG, Italy

  • SAGGI ``LONG SHADDOWS`` RED BLEND 2018 132

    Columbia Valley, Washington

  • TERLANO PINOT NERO 2022 93

    Alto Adige DOC, Italy

  • KEN WRIGHT CELLARS PINOT NOIR 2024 88

    Wilamette Valley, Oregon

  • COL DEI VENTI BARBARESCO 2020 106

    Piedmont DOCG, Italy

  • LEGIT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2020 98

    Tuscany IGT, Italy

COCKTAILS

  • Sofia 18

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

  • Negroni 17

    Stray Dog Wild Gin, Campari, Antica Red Vermouth

  • Old Fashioned 18

    Rittenhouse Rye, Demerara Syrup, Triple Bitters

  • Sal's Spritz 16

    Prosecco, Aperol, Soda, Orange

  • LE PINK PUSSYCAT 18

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

  • Bloond and Sand 17

    Dewars, Cherry Liqueur, Antica Vermouth, Orange, Lime Juice

  • LIMONCELLO SPRITZ 16

    Limoncello, Cointreau, Prosecco, Soda

  • SOUTHPORT MULE 15

    Tito's Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lime

  • Balotelli 17

    Alambique Serrano Rum, Zucca Amaro, Cherry Bitters

  • Paolini 17

    Empress Gin, Rosemary, Pomegrenate Juice, Lemon, Orange

WHISKEYS

  • Buffalo Trace 16

  • Bulleit Bourbon 17

  • Four Roses Small Batch Select 17

  • Woodford Reserve Bourbon 20

  • Elijah Craig Bourbon 17

  • Michter’s Single Barrel Rye 17

  • Templeton Rye 4yr 17

  • Whistle Pig Rye 10yr 22

  • New Riff Rye 15

  • Balvenie Doublewood 12yr 24

  • Laphroaig 10yr 20

  • johnnie walker black 18

  • Glendfiddich 12yr 19

  • MacCallan 12yr 24

BEER

  • Miller Lite 6

  • Peroni 7

  • 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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