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 26
Red Wine Braised Pickled Grapes, Cucumber, Fennel, Burnt Orange Yogurt, Hot Honey
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JUMBO LUMP CRABCAKE 24
Lemon Dill Aioli
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Baked Clams Oreganata 18
Pancetta, Spinach, Oregano, Cream, Lemon, Breadcrumbs
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*BURRATA 16
Tomato Jam, Arugula, Hazelnut Pesto
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STEAK TARTARE 25
Bone Marrow Mousse, Capers, Chives, Cornichon, Cured Egg Yolk, Sourdough Toast
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*Roasted Beets 15
Pickled Onion, Radish, Goat Cheese, Pistachios, Horseradish Vinaigrette, Sherry Glaze
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*Denotes a gluten-free menu item, or an item that may be modified to be gluten-free.
Insalate
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*Spring Salad 16
Red Leaf Lettuce, Shaved Asparagus, Celery, Apple, Hazelnuts, Ricotta Salata, Basil Dressing
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*CAESAR SALAD 16
Romaine, Anchovy, Croutons, Crispy Parmesan
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*Sal's Wedge 16
Iceberg, Pepperoni Jam, Pickled Red Onion, Creamy Gorgonzola Dressing
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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*Gemelli 30
Slagel Family Farms Wild Boar Ragu, Sweet Peppers, Rapini, White Wine Tomato Sauce, Ricotta Salata
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*Angel Hair 30
Smoked Salmon, Pickled Onion, Capers, Lemon Dill Mascarpone Sauce
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*Linguine 38
Scallops, Mushrooms, Leeks, Truffle Butter
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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 28
Artichoke Hearts, Sundried Tomato, Lemon
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*Roasted Salmon 34
Mushrooms, Asparagus, Spring Pesto
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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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BRAISED RABBIT 32
Gnocchi, Fried Leeks, Mushrooms, Tarragon, Vermouth, Cream
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* rack of lamb 48
Duck Fat Fingerlings, Rapini, Salsa Verde, Gorgonzola
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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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*Fingerling Potatoes 9
Duck Fat, Lemon, Parmesan
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Gnocchi 12
Mushrooms, Truffle Butter
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
Mixed Berry Sauce
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OLIVE OIL CAKE 12
Sweet Mascarpone
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SAL'S CHEESECAKE 13
Espresso, Oreo, Pecans, Whipped Cream
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Apple Pie PANNA COTTA 12
Vanilla. Pie Crumble
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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CORA ``Colline Pescaresi`` Pinot Grigio 2022 13/49
Abruzzo IGP, Italy
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DIPINTI Sauvignon Blanc 2022 15/55
Veneto IGT, Italy
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La Scolca ``White Label`` Gavi 2022 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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LA CANIETTE ``vERONICA`` PECORINO 2021 55
Marche, DOCG, Italy
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KELLEREI-CANTINA ANDRIAN CHARDONNAY 2022 16/58
Alto Adige DOC, ITALY
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SUAVIA ``Monte Carbonare`` Garganega 2020 74
Veneto DOC, Italy
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Domaine Rambault-Pineau Sancerre 2021 86
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 2019 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`` 2020 16/58
Tuscany IGT, Italy
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Row 503 PINOT NOIR 2022 16/58
Wilamette 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 2021 60
Piedmont DOC, Italy
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VILLA CERNA CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2016 76
Tuscany DOCG, Italy
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Val delle rose ``Aurelio`` Super tuscan 2018 86
Tuscany DOC, Italy
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TRAVAGLINI GATTINARA 2021 78
Piedmont DOCG, Italy
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VAL DELLE ROSE Aurelio ``Super Tuscan`` 2018 86
Tuscany DOC, Italy
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Borgogno ``No Name`` Langhe 2020 100
Piedmont DOCG, Italy
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VILLADORIA BAROLO 2018 110
Piedmont DOCG, Italy
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albino rocca ``ronchi`` Barbaresco 2019 135
Piedmont DOCG, Italy
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CASTIGLION DEL BOSCO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2018 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 2022 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