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.

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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 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.

Menu

Located on the picturesque corner of Southport and Wolfram, the family-friendly spot offers authentic Italian cuisine, from classic mantipasti such as calamari and burrata, scratch-made pastas, and delicious entrées including rigatoni Bolognese, beef tenderloin, fettucine carbonara and more. For the younger crowd, Sal’s offers half portions of several dishes, including “build-your- own” pasta, chicken Parmesan and more. Sal’s also caters to dietary restrictions, with gluten-free pasta options and several hearty vegetarian selections.

Antipasta

  • OLIVES + ALMONDS 6

  • CROSTINI 7

    Daily Selection

  • FRIED CALAMARI 12

    Marinara

  • BROILED SHRIMP 14

    Parmesan, Lemon

  • GRILLED CALAMARI 13

    Capers, Tomatoes, Lemon, Olive Oil

  • BEEF CARPACCIO 12

    Arugula, Capers, Red Onion, Tomato, Pepper-Pecorino

  • PROSCUITTO 11

    Seasonal Fruit, Parmesan

  • FARMER’S PLATE 15

    Assorted Italian Salumi + Cheeses

  • BURRATA 13

    Tomato Pesto, Basil

  • BURRATA 13

    Tomato Pesto, Basil

Insalate

  • CAESAR SALAD 8

    Anchovy, Croutons

  • SPINACH + ARUGULA SALAD 8

    Pancetta, Pear, Gorgonzola, Fennel, Orange, Sherry Vinaigrette

  • HOUSE SALAD 7

    Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Cucumber, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Pasta

  • SPAGHETTI + MEATBALLS 16

  • RIGATONI BOLOGNESE 17

  • FETTUCINI CARBONARA 16

    Pancetta, Egg Yolk

  • LINGUINI + CLAMS 21

  • SPINACH TAGLIATELLE 18

    Mussels, Italian Sausage, Tomato Cream

  • PAPPARDELLE 16

    Mushrooms, Artichokes, Tomatoes, Spinach, Balsamic

Piatti Principali

  • Roasted Salmon 25

    Sweet Balsamic Glaze, Asparagus

  • CHICKEN PARMESAN 18

    Spaghetti Marinara

  • TROUT PICATTA 19

    Rapini, Sundried Tomato

  • CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA 18

    Mascarpone Polenta

  • GNOCCHI 16

    Crispy Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Marinara

Dolici

  • GELATO 6

    Housemade, Daily Selection

  • CAPPUCINO PANNA COTTA 6

  • TIRAMISU 11

    Saffron- Vanilla Sauce

  • OLIVE OIL CAKE 7

    ``Sweet`` Ricotta Cheese

  • DOLCE GORGONZOLA 12

    Seasonal Garnish

Kids

  • SPAGHETTI MARINARA 6

  • SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL 7

  • FETTUCINI ALFREDO 6

  • RIGATONI BOLOGNESE 7

  • GNOCCHI 6

    Butter, Parmesan

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

Vino Bianchi

  • Vignetti Pinto Grigio 2013 Friuli 7 / 25

    Venezia Giulia, Italy

  • Bortoluzzi Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Friuli 10/37

    Venezia Giulia, Italy

  • La Scolca Gavi White Label 2015 12 / 44

    Gavi DOCG, Italy

  • Peirano Estate Chardonnay 2014 9/33

    Lodi, California

  • Antinori Bramito del Cervo (Chardonnay) 2015 13/47

    Umbria IGT, Italy

  • William Fevre Chablis Champs Royaux 2015 55

    Burgundy, France

Vino Rosato

  • Bertani Bertarosa 2015 11/40

    Veneto IGT, Italy

Vino Bolle

  • Lamberti Prosecco DOC NV Veneto 9/33

    VSQA, Italy

  • Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Cuv Gastronom RSV 65

    Champagne, France

Vino Rossi

  • Gala Montepulciano 2015 8/29

    Abruzzo, Italy

  • Badia al Colle Chianti 2015 8 / 29

    Tuscany, Italy

  • Marchesi di Barolo Barbera Maraia 2013 10/37

    Barbera d’Asti DOC, Italy

  • Gloria Ferrer Pinot Noir Etesian 2012 12 / 44

    Carneros, California

  • Forefront Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 13/47

    Napa, Sonoma, Lake County, California

Vino RISERVA

  • Travaglini Gattinara 2011 58

    Piedmont DOCG, Italy

  • Antinori Villa Chianti Classico Reserva 2012 63

    Tuscany DOCG, Italy

  • FontanaFreddo Barolo 2012 77

    Piedmont DOCG, Italy

  • Prunotto Barbaresco 2012 91

    Barbaresco DOCG, Italy

  • Gaja Ca Marcanda Promis 2014 83

    Toscana DOC, Italy

  • Flowers Pinot Noir 2015 85

    Sonoma Coast, California

  • Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 85

    Napa Valley, California

Reservations

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