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, Manager/Partner Preston Owen and Chef/Partner Allen Sternweiler, who also own and operate the acclaimed Butcher & the Burger in Chicago’s Lincoln Park.
Chef Sternweiler, among the city’s most respected culinary leaders, 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 8
Marinara
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SHRIMP PARMESAN 14
Garlic, Butter
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*GRILLED CALAMARI 15
Capers, Tomatoes, Lemon, Olive Oil
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Jumbo Lump CRABCAKE 15
Spicy Sicilian Pesto
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*MUSSELS 14
Italian Sausage, Tomato, Garlic, Chili Flake, White Wine, Cream
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*BEEF CARPACCIO 15
Arugula, Capers, Red Onion, Tomato, Pepper-Pecorino
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*Sautéed SHRIMP + POLENTA 18
Italian Sausage Ragu
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*BURRATA 14
Sweet Tomato Jam, Arugula, Pesto
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*Denotes a gluten-free menu item, or an item that may be modified to be gluten-free.
Zuppe + Insalate
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*CAESAR SALAD 11
Anchovy, Croutons
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*SPINACH + ARUGULA SALAD 12
Pancetta, Apple, Gorgonzola, Fennel, Orange, Sherry Vinaigrette
Pasta
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SPAGHETTI + MEATBALLS 21
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*RIGATONI BOLOGNESE 21
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*FETTUCCINE CARBONARA 21
Pancetta, Egg Yolk
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*BUCATINI FRA DIAVOLO 25
Shrimp, Calabrian Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Lemon Cream
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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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CHICKEN PARMESAN 22
Spaghetti Marinara
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*Rainbow TROUT PICCATA 23
Artichokes, Sundried Tomato
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*Roasted SALMON 28
Spinach, Apple, Farro, Dijon Apple Cider Glaze, Pomegranate Syrup
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*14oz PORK CHOP 29
Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Spinach
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GNOCCHI 21
Crispy Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Peas, Red Wine, Tomato Cream
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*Denotes a gluten-free menu item, or an item that may be modified to be gluten-free.
Dolci
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GELATO 7
Housemade, Daily Selection
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COFFEE PANNA COTTA 8
Whipped Cream, Shaved Chocolate
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TIRAMISU 10
Saffron- Vanilla Sauce
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CHOCOLATE TERRINE 10
Raspberry Sauce
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OLIVE OIL CAKE 9
Sweet Mascarpone
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CHEESECAKE 9
Strawberry Sauce, Whipped Cream
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DOLCE GORGONZOLA 14
Seasonal Garnish
Kids
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SPAGHETTI MARINARA 7
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SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL 8
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FETTUCINI ALFREDO 7
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RIGATONI BOLOGNESE 8
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GNOCCHI 7
Butter, Parmesan
(All kid’s meals include a scoop of our housemade gelato for dessert!)
Vino Bianchi
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LA GIANA Pinot Grigio 2017 10/ 38
Friuli-Venezia Giulia DOP, Italy
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Bortoluzzi Sauvignon Blanc 2018 13 / 49
Friuli-Venezia Giulia IGT, Italy
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La Scolca ``White Label`` Gavi 2019 13 / 49
Gavi DOCG, Italy
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Antinori Bramito Della Sala Chardonnay 14 / 52
2018 Umbria IGT, Italy
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J. HOFSTATTER PINOT GRIGIO 2018 45
Trentino Alto Adige DOC, Italy
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FEUDI FALANGHINA DI SAN GREGORIO 2017 47
CAMPANIA, iTALY
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Cherrier La Croix Poignant Sancerre 2019 57
Loire Valley, France
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CHURTON SAUVIGNON BLANC 2018 49
Marlborough, New Zealand
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SUAVIA ``Monte Carbonare`` Garganega 2017 62
Veneto DOC, Italy
Vino Rosato
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BERTANI BERTAROSA 2018 12 / 46
Veneto IGT, Italy
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DOMAINES OTT ``BY.OTT`` 2019 56
Provence, France
Vino Bolle
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Lamberti Prosecco DOC NV 12 / 46
Veneto VSQA, Italy
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Cesarini Sforsa Brut Rose NV 15 / 55
Trentino DOC, Italy
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POL ROGER BRUT RESERVE NV 100
Champagne, France
Vino Rossi
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Gala Montepulciano 2018 11/ 42
Abruzzo DOC, Italy
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Badia al Coltibuono Chianti Classico 2017 12 / 46
Tuscany DOCG, Italy
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VIETTI Barbera d'Asti 2018 13 / 49
Piedmont DOCG, Italy
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AIA VECCHIA LAGONE ``Super Tuscan`` 2017 14 / 52
Tuscany IGT, Italy
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KEN WRIGHT PINOT NOIR 2018 15 / 55
Willamette Valley, Washington
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REQUIEM Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 15 / 55
Columbia Valley, Washington
Digestivo
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Limoncello (Housemade) 9
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Warre’s Otima 10yr Tawny Port 12
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Warre’s Otima 20yr Tawny Port 16
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Pierre Ferrand Ambré Cognac 15
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il Merlot di Nonino Grappa 17
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Antica Red Vermouth 12
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Amaro Nonino 13
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Bráulio Amaro Alpino 13
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Zucca Rabarbaro Amaro 11
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Meletti Amaro 10
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Fernet Branca 11
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Chartreuse (Green) 13
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Sambuca 11
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Amaretto 11
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Frangelico 11
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Kahlua 11
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Bailey’s 11
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Cointreau 12
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Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo Chinato 14
Vino RISERVA
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LA BRACCESCA Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2017 56
Tuscany DOC, Italy
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MASERIA LI VELI Susumaniello 2018 58
Puglia IGT, Italy
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PELISSERO PIANI Barbera d'Alba 2017 63
Piedmont DOC, Italy
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Travaglini Gattinara 2016 65
Piedmont DOCG, Italy
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Casaloste Chianti Classico Reserva 2016 69
Tuscany DOCG, Italy
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GRATTAMACCO Bolgheri ``Super Tuscan`` 2018 68
Tuscany DOC, Italy
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PASSI DI ORMA ``Super Tuscan`` 2017 88
Tuscany DOC, Italy
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FontanaFreddo ``Silver Label`` Barolo 2015 78
Piedmont DOCG, Italy
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Pecchenino Barolo 2016 96
Piedmont DOCG, Italy
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CASTIGLION DEL BOSCO Brunello di Montalcino 2014 90
Tuscany DOCG, Italy
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SILVIO GIAMELLO ``Vicenziano`` Barbaresco 2015 92
Piedmont DOCG, Italy
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AU BON CLIMAT Pinot Noir 2018 63
Santa Barbara County, California
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SHEA WINE CELLARS Pinot Noir 2016 90
Willamette Valley, Washington
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SILVER GHOST CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 66
Napa Valley, California
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DOMAINE EDEN Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 98
Santa Clara Valley, California
COCKTAILS
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Sofia 13
Boyd & Blair Vodka, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Cucumber, Basil
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Negroni 14
Stray Dog Wild Gin, Campari, Antica Red Vermouth
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Old Fashioned 13
Old Forester Rye, Demerara Syrup, Triple Bitters
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Boulevardier 14
Bulleit Bourbon, Campari, Antica Red Vermouth
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Sal's Spritz 12
Prosecco, Aperol, Soda, Orange
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A ROOM WITH A VIEW 11
Pimm's, Lemonade, Soda, Cucumber
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BATTLE OF LISSA 11
Mt. Gay Rum, Lemon Juice, Triple Sec, Ginger Ale
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TUSCAN SUNRISE 14
Gran Dovejo Blanca Tequila, St. Germain, Grapefruit Juice
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TREVI FOUNTAIN 14
Malfy Gin con Limon, Galliano, Chartreuse, Peychaud's, Lemon Juice
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SOUTHPORT MULE 13
Tito's Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lime
WHISKEYS
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Bowman Bros. 14
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Buffalo Trace 13
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Woodford Reserve Bourbon 16
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Bulleit Bourbon 13
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Bulleit Rye 13
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E.H. Taylor Rye 17
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Michter’s Single Barrel Rye 13
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Old Forester Rye 12
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Sazerac Rye 13
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Templeton Rye 4yr 14
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Whistle Pig Rye 10yr 20
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Balvenie Doublewood 12yr 18
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Glenlivet 12yr 16
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Laphroaig 10yr 14
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Glunz “Macduff” 11yr 14
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MacCallan 12yr 16
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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Menabrea Amber 8
Reservations
We are accepting reservations for the Patio
Seating is very limited due to Social Distancing regulations with a maximum of 6 people per table.
Reservations are highly recommended and in the interest of fairness we ask that all guests limit their dining to 90 minutes until we are back to 100% capacity.
To make a dinner reservation please call us at 773-857-1401.