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 9

    Marinara

  • *GRILLED CALAMARI 15

    Capers, Tomatoes, Lemon, Olive Oil

  • *MUSSELS 17

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

  • *Shrimp & Polenta 18

    Guanciale, Tomato

  • *OCTOPUS 22

    Red Wine Braised, Roasted Chickpeas & Fennel, Pistachio, Salsa Verde, Crispy Kale, Calabrian Honey

  • *BEEf CARPACCIO 18

    Marinated Mushrooms, Parmesan, Lemon Zest, Truffle Oil, Arugula

  • *BURRATA 15

    Tomato Jam, Arugula, Pesto

  • *roasted heirloom carrots 15

    Smoky Whipped Ricotta, Farro, Mint Lemoon Zest

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

Insalate

  • *CAESAR SALAD 16

    Romaine, Kale, Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Anchovy, Croutons, Crispy Parmesan

  • *SPRING SALAD 16

    Frisee, Shaved Asparagus, Chickpeas, Pistachio, Pecorino, Limoncello Vinaigrette

  • *POTATO SALAD 16

    Fingerling Potatoes, Green Beans, Radicchio, Fregola, Olives, Basil, Saba, Cacio e Pepe Dressing

Pasta

  • *RIGATONI BOLOGNESE 26

  • *Fettucini CARBONARA 25

    Pancetta, Egg Yolk

  • *Bucatini FRA DIAVOLO 30

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

  • *Spaghetti 25

    Braised Cabbage & Leeks, Almonds, Roasted Garlic, Charred Leek Greens

  • *CAMPANELLE 25

    Mushrooms, Peas, Sweet Pea and Mint Pesto, Cream

  • *ORECCHIETTE 32

    Clams, Italian Sausage, Pernod, Tarragon, Lemon Clam Butter, Toasted Bread Crumb

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

Piatti Principali

  • *Rainbow TROUT PICCATA 28

    Artichokes, Sundried Tomato

  • *Branzino 32

    Roasted Red Pepper and Almond Salsa, Quinioa Salad with Watermelon Radish, Fennel, and Arugula

  • EGGPLANT PARMESAN 25

    Spaghetti Alla Vodka Sauce, Basil

  • CHICKEN PARMESAN 27

    Spaghetti Marinara, Basil

  • *14 oz PORK CHOP 29

    Apple Mostarda, Roasted Carrots, Roasted Red Pepper, Kale

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

Contorni

  • *Sauteed Spinach 9

    Lemon, Garlic, Parmesan

  • *Roasted Brussels Sprouts 9

    Pancetta, Parmesan, Balsamic Glaze

  • *POLENTA 9

    Mascarpone, Cream

  • *ASPARAGUS 9

    Parmesean, Lemon

Dolci

  • GELATO 10

    Housemade, Daily Selection

  • WHITE CHOCOLATE MOCHA PANNA COTTA 10

    Whipped Cream, Berries

  • TIRAMISU 12

    Saffron- Vanilla Sauce

  • CHOCOLATE TERRINE 12

    Mixed Berry Sauce

  • OLIVE OIL CAKE 11

    Sweet Mascarpone

  • lemon CHEESECAKE 12

    Blueberry Compote, Lemon Zest, Whipped Cream

Kids

  • SPAGHETTI MARINARA 7

  • SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL 8

  • FETTUCINI ALFREDO 7

  • RIGATONI BOLOGNESE 8

  • GNOCCHI 7

    Butter, Parmesan

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

Vino Bianchi

  • CORA ``Colline Pescaresi`` Pinot Grigio 2021 12/ 46

    Abruzzo IGP, Italy

  • La Cappucina Sauvignon Blanc 2021 13 / 49

    Veneto IGT, Italy

  • La Scolca ``White Label`` Gavi 2020 14 / 52

    Gavi DOCG, Italy

  • De Fermo ``Concrete`` Chardonnay 2021 16 / 58

    Abruzzo DOC, Italy

  • KLOSTER NEUSTIFT PINOT GRIGIO 2021 55

    Alto Adige DOC, Italy

  • LA CANIETTI ``vERONICA`` PECORINO 2020 57

    Mache, DOCG, Italy

  • FEUDI FALANGHINA DI SAN GREGORIO 2020 60

    CAMPANIA DOC, ITALY

  • SUAVIA ``Monte Carbonare`` Garganega 2020 72

    Veneto DOC, Italy

  • Domaine Rambault-Pineau Sancerre 2021 80

    Loire Valley, France

Vino Rosato

  • ELENA WALCH ``2026`` 2021 14 / 52

    Trentino-Alto Adige IGT, ITALY

  • DOMAINES OTT ``BY.OTT`` 2021 66

    Provence, France

Vino Bolle

  • Lamberti Prosecco NV 14 / 52

    Veneto DOC, Italy

  • Cesarini Sforsa Brut Rose NV 17 / 61

    Trentino DOC, Italy

  • POL ROGER BRUT RESERVE NV 120

    Champagne, France

Vino Rossi

  • Nevio Montepulciano 2018 14 / 52

    d Abruzzo DOC, Italy

  • Castello de bossi CHIANTI classicp 2019 15 / 55

    Tuscany, DOCG, Italy

  • Mary Taylor ``Sicilia`` Nero d'Avola 2021 14 / 52

    Sicily DOC, Italy

  • CASADEI ``Super Tuscan`` 2018 15 / 55

    Tuscany IGT, Italy

  • VALRAVN PINOT NOIR 2020 16 / 58

    Sonoma County, California

  • DONATI Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 16 / 58

    Paso Robles, California

Digestivo

  • Limoncello (Housemade) 10

  • Quinta Infantado 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

  • Amaro Soldatini 12

  • Zucca Rabarbaro Amaro 12

  • Meletti Amaro 11

  • Fernet Branca 11

  • Chartreuse (Green) 15

  • Sambuca 14

  • Amaretto 12

  • Frangelico 12

  • Kahlua 12

  • Bailey’s 12

  • Cointreau 13

  • Grand Marnier 13

Vino RISERVA

  • MASERIA LI VELI Susamaniello 2020 62

    Puglia IGT, Italy

  • VICCHIOMAGGIO CHIANTI CLASSICO ``RESERVA`` 2017 69

    Tuscany DOCG, Italy

  • GRATTAMACCO Bolgheri ``Super Tuscan`` 2020 75

    Tuscany DOC, Italy

  • VAL DELLE ROSE Aurelio ``Super Tuscan`` 2017 86

    Tuscany DOC, Italy

  • COLPETRONE ``MEMOIRA`` MONTELFALCO SAGRANTINO 2013 65

    Umbria, DOCG, Italy

  • PELISSERO PIANI Barbera d'Alba 2019 69

    Piedmont DOC, Italy

  • TRAVAGLINI GATTINARA 2019 78

    Piedmont, DOCG, Italy

  • Cascina delle Rose Langhe 2021 74

    Piedmont DOC, Italy

  • Borgogno ``No Name`` Langhe 2019 100

    Piedmont DOCG, Italy

  • DE FORVILLE BARBARESCO 2018 92

    Piedmont, DOCG, Italy

  • Marrone Barolo 2015 125

    Piedmont DOCG, Italy

  • PIETROSO ``VENDEMMIA`` BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2016 140

    Tuscany, DOCG, Italy

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

    Columbia Valley, Washington

  • KEN WRIGHT CELLARS PINOT NOIR 2021 85

    Willamette Valley, Washington

  • DAVIS FAMILY VINEYARDS PINOT NOIR 2019 110

    Russian River, California

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

    Columbia Valley, Washington

  • ADAPTATION CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018 114

    Napa Valley, California

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

  • Boulevardier 16

    Bulleit Bourbon, Campari, Antica Red Vermouth

  • Sal's Spritz 14

    Prosecco, Aperol, Soda, Orange

  • CAPRI 15

    Malfy Gin, Green Chartreuse, St. Germain, Lemon

  • ALITALIA 16

    Elijah Craig Bourbon, Ramazotti Amaro, Aperol, Lemon Juice

  • TUSCAN SUNRISE 14

    Gran Dovejo Blanca Tequila, St. Germain, Grapefruit Juice

  • PENICILLIN 16

    Templeton Rye, Apple Cider-Ginger Syrup, Sneaky Peat Scotch, Lemon

  • SOUTHPORT MULE 15

    Tito's Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lime

WHISKEYS

  • Buffalo Trace 16

  • Bulleit Bourbon 16

  • Four Roses Small Batch Select 19

  • Heaven's Door Double Barrel Bourbon 19

  • Woodford Reserve Bourbon 20

  • Elijah Craig Bourbon 14

  • Michter’s Single Barrel Rye 17

  • Heaven's Door Straight Rye 17

  • Templeton Rye 4yr 16

  • Whistle Pig Rye 10yr 22

  • Sneaky Pete Single Malt Blend 15

  • 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

  • Menabrea Amber 8

Reservations

To Make A Dinner Reservation please call us @ 773-857-1401

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