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 22
Italian Sausage, Tomato, Garlic, Chili Flake, White Wine, Cream
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*GRILLED OCTOPUS 28
Orange Yogurt, Grape Pickles, Arugula, Sal's Hot Sauce
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*Tuna Tartare 26
Ahi Tuna, Salsa Verde, Pickled Red Onion, Scallion, Sesame, Bib Lettuce
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*Wagyu Beef Carpaccio 25
Giardiniera, Sweet Peppers, Pearl Mozzarella, Wagyu Tallow Aioli, Breadcrumbs
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*BURRATA 16
Tomato Jam, Arugula, Hazelnut Pesto
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*Smoked Whitefish Pate 18
Chives, Fried Caper, Fig Glaze, Whitefish Caviar, Crackers
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*Heirloom Tomatoes 18
Grilled Eggplant, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Saba
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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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*Summer Salad 16
Greens, Spinach, Basil, Pickled Strawberries, Popcorn, Pecans, Gorgonzola, Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
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*CAESAR SALAD 16
Romaine, Anchovy, Croutons, Crispy Parmesan
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*Watermelon Salad 16
Cucumbers, Onion, Feta, Walnut, Dill, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Pasta
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*RIGATONI BOLOGNESE 28
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*Fettucini CARBONARA 29
Pancetta, Egg Yolk
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*Bucatini FRA DIAVOLO 36
Squid Ink Bucatini, Shrimp, Calabrian Peppers, Tomatoes, Lemon Cream
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*Lumache 34
Wild Boar Sausauge, Peppers, Onions, Vodka Sauce
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Linguine + Clams 32
Clam Butter, Garlic Scapes, Tarragon, White Wine, Lemon, Chili Flakes
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*Spaghetti Alla Nerano 26
Fried Zucchini, Garlic, Smoked Provolone, Zucchini Oil
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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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*Ruby Red Rainbow TROUT PICCATA 38
Artichoke Hearts, Sundried Tomato, Lemon
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Gnocchi 32
Sweet Corn, Zucchini, Smoked Paprika, Dill Lime Crema
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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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*Risotto 45
Blue Crab, Crayfish, Guancaile, Tomato, Seafood Brodo
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*Slagel Farms 14oz Pork Chop Milanese 36
Arugula & Tomato Salad, Balsamic Glaze, Cacio De Roma, Charred Lemon
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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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*Grilled Asparagus 9
Gorgonzola, Lemon
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*Gnocchi Elote 15
Sweet Corn, Smoked Paprika, Dill Lime Crema
Dolci
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GELATO 15
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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CHEESECAKE 15
Strawberry, Whipped Cream, Pretzel Crust
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PANNA COTTA 12
Coconut, Mango Puree
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Affogato 10
Vanilla Gelato, Espresso
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet 15
Vanilla Gelato, Olive oil, Sea Salt, Luxardo Cherry
Kids
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SPAGHETTI MARINARA 9
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SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL 10
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FETTUCINI ALFREDO 9
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RIGATONI BOLOGNESE 10
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GNOCCHI 9
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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PITARS Sauvignon Blanc 2024 16/58
Friuli-Venezia DOC, Italy
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La Scolca ``White Label`` Gavi 2023 15/55
Gavi DOCG, Italy
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LVNAE ``COLLINE PESCARESI`` VERMENTINO 2023 17/61
Liguria DOC, Italy
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GORGO CHARDONNAY 2023 16/58
Veneto IGT, Italy
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FAR MOUNTAIN CHARDONNAY 2021 85
Sonama Valley, California
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KLOSTER NEUSTIFT PINOT GRIGIO 2023 60
Alto Adige DOC, Italy
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CONTESA PECORINO 2023 62
Abruzzo DOC, Italy
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SUAVIA ``Monte Carbonare`` Garganega 2022 79
Veneto DOC, Italy
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MERRY EDWARDS SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 88
Sonama Valley, California
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DANIEL-ETIENNE DEFAIX Chablis 2021 98
Bourgogne, France
Vino Rosato
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LORGERIL O DE Rosé 15/55
Languedoc, France
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BARBERANI ``AMORE`` Rosé 17/61
Umbria IGT, Italy
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La Spinetta Rosé 16/58
Tuscany IGT, Italy
Vino Bolle
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La Fogarina Lambrusco NV 13/49
Emilia, Italy
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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 2023 15/55
Abruzzo DOC, Italy
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DIEVOLE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2023 17/61
Tuscany, DOCG, Italy
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DAMILANO ``MARGHE LANGHE`` NEBBIOLO 2023 18/64
Piedmont DOC, Italy
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CASADEI ``Super Tuscan`` 2022 17/61
Tuscany IGT, Italy
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TRUCHARD PINOT NOIR 2023 18/64
Napa Valley, California
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IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 17/61
Columbia Valley, Washington
Digestivo
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Limoncello (Housemade) 12
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Quinta De La Rosa 10yr Tawny Port 10yr 16
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Quinta De La Rosa Tawny Port 20yr 20
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Pierre Ferrand Ambré Cognac 18
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il Merlot di Nonino Grappa 19
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Antica Red Vermouth 15
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Amaro Nonino 16
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Bráulio Amaro Alpino 15
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SIBONA Amaro 14
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Zucca Rabarbaro Amaro 13
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Meletti Amaro 13
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Fernet Branca 13
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Chartreuse (Green) 19
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64° Reykjavik Blueberry Liqueur 15
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Sambuca 15
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Amaretto dI SARANNO 14
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Frangelico 14
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Kahlua 14
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Bailey’s 14
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Cointreau 15
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Ratafia Cherry Liqeuer 15
Vino RISERVA
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OLIANAS PERDIXI BOVALE 2020 72
Sardinia IGT, Italy
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cottanera ``Etna`` Nerello Mascalese 2019 74
Sicily DOC, Italy
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marchesi di barolo ``ruvei`` barbera d alba 2022 65
Piedmont DOC, Italy
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VILLA ANTINORI CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2023 81
Tuscany DOCG, Italy
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Val delle rose ``Aurelio`` Super tuscan 2021 86
Tuscany DOC, Italy
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TRAVAGLINI GATTINARA 2020 79
Piedmont DOCG, Italy
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GRATTAMACCO BOLGHERI Aurelio ``Super Tuscan`` 2022 78
Tuscany DOC, Italy
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Borgogno ``No Name`` Langhe 2021 104
Piedmont DOCG, Italy
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VILLADORIA BAROLO 2021 114
Piedmont DOCG, Italy
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CASTIGLION DEL BOSCO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2019 138
Tuscany DOCG, Italy
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podere brizio rosso di montalcino 2022 68
Tuscany DOC, Italy
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FARINA AMARONE 2020 110
Veneto DOCG, Italy
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SAGGI ``LONG SHADDOWS`` RED BLEND 2018 132
Columbia Valley, Washington
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TERLANO PINOT NERO 2022 93
Alto Adige DOC, Italy
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KEN WRIGHT CELLARS PINOT NOIR 2024 88
Wilamette Valley, Oregon
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COL DEI VENTI BARBARESCO 2020 106
Piedmont DOCG, Italy
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LEGIT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2020 98
Tuscany IGT, Italy
COCKTAILS
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Sofia 18
Mell Vodka, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Cucumber, Basil
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Negroni 17
Stray Dog Wild Gin, Campari, Antica Red Vermouth
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Old Fashioned 18
Rittenhouse Rye, Demerara Syrup, Triple Bitters
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Sal's Spritz 16
Prosecco, Aperol, Soda, Orange
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LE PINK PUSSYCAT 18
Gran Dovejo Blanco Tequila, St. Germain, Passion Fruit, Lime Juice
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Bloond and Sand 17
Dewars, Cherry Liqueur, Antica Vermouth, Orange, Lime Juice
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LIMONCELLO SPRITZ 16
Limoncello, Cointreau, Prosecco, Soda
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SOUTHPORT MULE 15
Tito's Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lime
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Balotelli 17
Alambique Serrano Rum, Zucca Amaro, Cherry Bitters
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Paolini 17
Empress Gin, Rosemary, Pomegrenate Juice, Lemon, Orange
WHISKEYS
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Buffalo Trace 16
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Bulleit Bourbon 17
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Four Roses Small Batch Select 17
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Woodford Reserve Bourbon 20
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Elijah Craig Bourbon 17
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Michter’s Single Barrel Rye 17
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Templeton Rye 4yr 17
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Whistle Pig Rye 10yr 22
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New Riff Rye 15
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Balvenie Doublewood 12yr 24
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Laphroaig 10yr 20
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johnnie walker black 18
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Glendfiddich 12yr 19
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MacCallan 12yr 24
BEER
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Miller Lite 6
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Peroni 7
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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