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 10
Marinara
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*GRILLED CALAMARI 15
Capers, Tomatoes, Lemon, Olive Oil
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*MUSSELS 17
Italian Sausage, Tomato, Garlic, Chili Flake, White Wine, Cream
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*PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED SHRIMP 18
Sage, Burnt Orange
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*CRABCAKE 22
Sicilian Pesto, Herb Salad
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*BEEf CARPACCIO 18
Marinated Mushrooms, Parmesan, Lemon Zest, Truffle Oil, Arugula
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*BURRATA 15
Tomato Jam, Arugula, Hazelnut Pesto
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*CAULIFLOWER 12
Lime Yogurt, Apple Saba, Parmessan Crumb;e
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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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*CAESAR SALAD 16
Romaine, Anchovy, Croutons, Crispy Parmesan
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*AUTUMN SALAD 16
Sweet Potato, Apple, Farro, Feta, Pumpkin Seed, Hazelnuts, Pumpkin Spice Vinaigrette
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*SAL'S WEDGE 16
Endive, Red Onion, Dill, Tomato, Pancetta Jam, Creamy Gorgonzola Dressing
Pasta
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*RIGATONI BOLOGNESE 26
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*Fettucini CARBONARA 26
Pancetta, Egg Yolk
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*Bucatini FRA DIAVOLO 30
Squid Ink Bucatini, Shrimp, Calabrian Peppers, Tomatoes, Lemon Cream
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RAVIOLI 28
Mushroom, Black Garlic, Parmesan Brodo
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*SAFFRON LINGUINE 32
Jumbo Lump Crab, Tomato, Mint, Chili Flake, Parmesan
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*JUMBO FUSSILI 30
Crayfish, Mushrooms, Corn, Swiss Chard, Truffle 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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*Rainbow TROUT PICCATA 28
Artichokes, Sundried Tomato
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*PORCINI CRUSTED WHITEFISH 30
Wild Rice, Mushrooms, Swiss Chard, Tomato, Pistachio Pesto
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EGGPLANT PARMESAN 25
Spaghetti, Pesto
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CHICKEN PARMESAN 27
Spaghetti Marinara, Basil
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*14 oz PORK CHOP 29
Roasted Red Pepper-Eggplant Ragu, Polenta, Saba
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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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*Sauteed Spinach 9
Lemon, Garlic, Parmesan
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*Roasted Brussels Sprouts 9
Pancetta, Parmesan, Balsamic Glaze
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*ASPARAGUS 9
Parmesean, Lemon
Dolci
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GELATO 10
Housemade, Daily Selection
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MATCHA LAVENDER PANNA COTTA 10
Blackberries, Cinnamon, Whipped Cream
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TIRAMISU 12
Saffron- Vanilla Sauce
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CHOCOLATE TERRINE 12
Mixed Berry Sauce
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OLIVE OIL CAKE 11
Sweet Mascarpone
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lemon CHEESECAKE 12
Blueberry Compote, Lemon Zest, Whipped Cream
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 2021 12/ 46
Abruzzo IGP, Italy
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La Cappucina Sauvignon Blanc 2021 13 / 49
Veneto IGT, Italy
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La Scolca ``White Label`` Gavi 2020 14 / 52
Gavi DOCG, Italy
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De Fermo ``Concrete`` Pecorino 2021 55
Abruzzo DOC, Italy
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KLOSTER NEUSTIFT PINOT GRIGIO 2021 55
Alto Adige DOC, Italy
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LA CANIETTI ``vERONICA`` PECORINO 2020 55
Mache, DOCG, Italy
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FEUDI FALANGHINA DI SAN GREGORIO 2020 60
CAMPANIA DOC, ITALY
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SUAVIA ``Monte Carbonare`` Garganega 2020 72
Veneto DOC, Italy
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Domaine Rambault-Pineau Sancerre 2021 80
Loire Valley, France
Vino Rosato
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ELENA WALCH ``2026`` 2021 14 / 52
Trentino-Alto Adige IGT, ITALY
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DOMAINES OTT ``BY.OTT`` 2021 66
Provence, France
Vino Bolle
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Lamberti Prosecco NV 14 / 52
Veneto DOC, Italy
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Cesarini Sforsa Brut Rose NV 17 / 61
Trentino DOC, Italy
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POL ROGER BRUT RESERVE NV 120
Champagne, France
Vino Rossi
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Nevio Montepulciano 2018 14 / 52
d Abruzzo DOC, Italy
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Castello de bossi CHIANTI classicp 2019 15 / 55
Tuscany, DOCG, Italy
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Mary Taylor ``Sicilia`` Nero d'Avola 2021 14 / 52
Sicily DOC, Italy
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CASADEI ``Super Tuscan`` 2018 15 / 55
Tuscany IGT, Italy
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VALRAVN PINOT NOIR 2020 16 / 58
Sonoma County, California
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DONATI Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 16 / 58
Paso Robles, California
Digestivo
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Limoncello (Housemade) 10
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Quinta Infantado 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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Amaro Soldatini 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 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
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Grand Marnier 13
Vino RISERVA
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MASERIA LI VELI Susamaniello 2020 62
Puglia IGT, Italy
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VICCHIOMAGGIO CHIANTI CLASSICO ``RESERVA`` 2017 69
Tuscany DOCG, Italy
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GRATTAMACCO Bolgheri ``Super Tuscan`` 2020 75
Tuscany DOC, Italy
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VAL DELLE ROSE Aurelio ``Super Tuscan`` 2017 86
Tuscany DOC, Italy
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COLPETRONE ``MEMOIRA`` MONTELFALCO SAGRANTINO 2013 65
Umbria, DOCG, Italy
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PELISSERO PIANI Barbera d'Alba 2019 69
Piedmont DOC, Italy
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TRAVAGLINI GATTINARA 2019 78
Piedmont, DOCG, Italy
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Cascina delle Rose Langhe 2021 74
Piedmont DOC, Italy
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Borgogno ``No Name`` Langhe 2019 100
Piedmont DOCG, Italy
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DE FORVILLE BARBARESCO 2018 92
Piedmont, DOCG, Italy
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Marrone Barolo 2015 125
Piedmont DOCG, Italy
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PIETROSO ``VENDEMMIA`` BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2016 140
Tuscany, DOCG, Italy
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SAGGI ``LONG SHADDOWS`` RED BLEND 2018 124
Columbia Valley, Washington
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KEN WRIGHT CELLARS PINOT NOIR 2021 85
Willamette Valley, Washington
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DAVIS FAMILY VINEYARDS PINOT NOIR 2019 110
Russian River, California
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GRAMERCY CELLARS ``LOWER EAST`` CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 84
Columbia Valley, Washington
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ADAPTATION CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018 114
Napa Valley, California
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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Boulevardier 16
Bulleit Bourbon, Campari, Antica Red Vermouth
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Sal's Spritz 14
Prosecco, Aperol, Soda, Orange
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CAPRI 15
Malfy Gin, Green Chartreuse, St. Germain, Lemon
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ALITALIA 16
Elijah Craig Bourbon, Ramazotti Amaro, Aperol, Lemon Juice
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TUSCAN SUNRISE 14
Gran Dovejo Blanca Tequila, St. Germain, Grapefruit Juice
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PENICILLIN 16
Templeton Rye, Apple Cider-Ginger Syrup, Sneaky Peat Scotch, Lemon
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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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Heaven's Door Double Barrel Bourbon 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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Heaven's Door Straight 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 15
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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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Menabrea Amber 8
Reservations
To Make A Dinner Reservation please call us @ 773-857-1401