Caro Mio

1827 W Wilson Ave- At N Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60640

773 275-5000

Lunch Menu
Antipasti, Zuppa, E Insalate
Insalate Di Pesce   calamari, shrimp, green mussels, salmon, marinated with capers, extra virgin olive oil, celery, red peppers, sicilian olives, and balsamic vinegar	13.00
Polenta Al Sugo   polenta with a delicious marinara sauce	5.00
Portabella Al Gratin	6.00
Melanzana Alla Grilla   grilled eggplant	5.00
Insalate Di Fagioli Con Bocconcini   green bean salad with boconcini mozzarella	11.00
Caprese Salad   with imported sicilian olives	9.00
Insalate Di Verdura   assortment of greens	9.00
Minestrone Della Casa	4.00
Zuppa Di Tortellini   all fiorentina with spinach	4.00
Pasta E Patate   (a traditional soup from bari)	4.00
Zuppa Con Mediterranea   chicken broth with toasted bread, golden cloves of garlic, egg	4.00
Pasta Choices   (match with your favorite sauces below) mostaccioli farfalle, orecchiete, linguini, cappellini, rigatoni, spaghetti.
Pasta Fatta In Casa   (homemade pastas) add $2. pappardelle, angelotti, tortolloni, ravioli (meat cheese, or portabella)
All Pastas and Entrees Come with Your Choice of Soup or Salad
Sauce Choices
Bolognese   meat sauce	8.00
Marinara	8.00
Aglio Y Olio   extra virgin olive oil and garlic	8.00
Primavera   carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini cooked in a vegetable stock with extra virgin olive oil, garlic and parmesan cheese	10.00
Frutta Di Mare   shrimp, calamari, clams, and mussels in an oil and garlic sauce, with white wine and a touch of red hot pepper	22.00
Matriciana   prosciutto, onions, fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, and marinara sauce	10.00
Rossini   creamy tomato sauce	11.00
Alfredo	10.00
Porcini   italian porcini mushrooms sauteed with barolo red wine, parmesan cheese and cream	12.00
Entrees
Melanzana Parmigiana   lightly breaded and pan-fried eggplant - topped with marinara sauce then baked with mozzarella cheese	12.00
Vitello Alla Parmigiana   pan-fried veal topped with marinara then baked with mozzarella cheese	14.00
Pollo Alla Parmigiana   pan-fried chicken topped with marinara then baked with mozzarella cheese	11.00
Tri-Colored Rotolo   tri-colored pastas stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach - topped with marinara then baked with mozzarella cheese	12.00
Vitello Piemontese   tender veal in a creamy porcini mushroom sauce, with a touch of barolo red wine added	16.00
Pollo Vesuvio   half-chicken baked with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, potato wedges and white wine	12.00
Pollo Cacciatore   half-chicken sauteed with onions, mushrooms, black olives, marsala wine and marinara sauce - then baked	12.00
Zuppa Di Pesce   salmon, calamari, shrimp, clams, green mussels, in a lightly spicy marinara sauce, served with a bowl of linguini in a seafood sauce	22.00
Salmone Vesuvio   salmon sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, potato wedges and white wine	16.00
Salmone Portofino   salmon sauteed with balsamic vinegar and honey - garnished with golden pine nuts and green onions	16.00
Extras
Homemade Italian Sausage	3.50
Homemade Meatballs	3.50
Add Broccoli to a Dish	3.00
Add Chicken to a Dish	3.50
Add Shrimp to a Dish	each 2.00
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Dinner Menu
Antipasti
Polenta Al Sugo   fresh polenta grilled on a flat grill then topped with a rich ragu sauce and finished with parmesan cheese	5.95
Portabella Al Gratin   portabella mushrooms sauteed with extra virgin olive oil and a homemade marinara sauce, then baked with mozzarella cheese	8.95
Funghi Provinciale   domestic mushrooms sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, white wine and marinara	5.95
Italian Pizza Bread   bread baked with fresh tomatoes, marinara sauce, oregano, parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese	4.95
Garlic Bread   crusty bread coated with fresh garlic cloves which have been soaking in extra virgin olive oil and parmesan cheese	3.95
Melanzana Alla Griglia   eggplant grilled on a flat grill, then baked with a drizzle of marinara and mozzarella cheese	4.95
Calamari Fritti   fresh tender calamari lightly breaded and pan fried - finished with extra virgin olive oil and garlic	9.95
Bruschetta Con Basilico   crusty bread topped with a mixture of chopped tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil	8.95
Zuppe e Insalate
Minestrone Della Casa   a hearty italian standard	4.50
Tortellini Alla Fiorentina   homemade chicken broth with spinach and tri-colored cheese stuffed pasta	4.50
Pasta E Patate   a traditional soup from Bari) browned pastini cooked with potatoes, fresh egg, a touch of creme and chicken stock	4.50
Insalata Di Calamari   calamari marinated with balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, celery, garlic, black olives and red peppers	8.95
Insalata Di Casa	5.95
Insalate Caprese   fresh tomato slices, boconcini mozzarela, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and spices	8.95
Vegetales Mixta Alla Grilla - Grilled Vegetables	5.95
Cipollino Pomodoro   tomato, onions, gorgonzola cheese, extra virgin olive oil, oregano and basil	6.95
Insalata Di Fagioli   tender green beans marinated with balsamic vinegar, oregano and garlic.	7.95
add fresh slices of boconcini mozzarella	3.00
Soup of The Day and a Large Italian Salad	12.95
Pasta Fatta In Casa
(Homemade Pasta)
Tortelloni Di Pollo   chicken stuffed tortelloni sauteed with julienne sliced chicken breast, white wine, eggplant, parmesan cheese and fresh tomato sauce	14.95
Cavatelli Con Ricotta   with spinach	13.95
Meat or Cheese Ravioli   choose your sauce - marinara, bolognese, or oil and garlic	14.95
Alfredo	16.95
Gnocchi Gratinati   gnocchi with a bolognese sauce - baked with mozzarella cheese	15.95
Imboltini Di Melenzana   lightly breaded and pan fried eggplant rolled with vermicelli noodles, boconcini mozzarella, basil and parmesan cheese - then topped with more mozzarella cheese and baked	15.95
Tri-Colored Rotolo   tri-colored pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach - topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese and baked	14.95
Pappardelle Con Porcini   imported Italian porcini mushrooms sauteed with borolo red wine, parmesan cheese and cream	16.95
Pappardelle Con Pomodoro Secco   imported sun dried tomatoes in a creamy marscapone cheese sauce	16.95
Fettucine Alfredo	14.95
Fettucine Con Broccoli E Gamberi   broccoli and shrimp in a lightly spicy oil and garlic sauce	17.95
Agnelotti Rossini   half-moon pastas stuffed wtih ricotta cheese in a delicious creamy tomato sauce with prosciutto and peas	16.95
Pasta E Risotto
Rigatoni Alla Puttanesca   sauteed with capers, black olives, green olives, anchovies and marinara sauce	15.95
Linguini Con Calamari   calamari in a light and mildly spicy red sauce	16.95
Pasta Aglio E Olio   with oil and garlic and a touch of red pepper (choose your pasta - spaghetti, rigatoni, cappellini, farfalle)	12.95
pappardelle, fettucine, or cavatelli	14.95
Pasta Marinara Con Basilico   (choose your pasta - spaghetti, rigatoni, cappellini, farfalle)	14.95
Pappardelle, Fettucine, or Cavatelli	14.95
Linguini All' Arrabbiata   a delicious, robust red sauce made with julienne sliced eggplant, onion, green and red peppers, marinara sauce and a bit of red peppers	14.95
Pasta Carbonara   pancetta, egg yolk, and parmesan cheese (choose your pasta - spaghetti, rigatoni, cappellini, farfalle)	13.95
Pappardelle, Fettucine, or Cavatelli	16.95
Creamy Carbonara	add 2.00
Linguini Frutta Di Mare   shrimp, calamari, clams and mussels in an oil and garlic sauce with a touch of red pepper	18.95
Melenzana Parmigiana   lightly breaded and pan-fried eggplant topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese, then baked	14.95
Farfalle Alla Primavera   carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic and parmesan cheese	13.95
Risotto Gamberi   shrimp and garlic	16.95
Risotto Milanese   seasoned with saffron	15.95
Risotto Con Funghi Porcini   made with imported Italian porcini mushrooms	16.95
Risotto Gorgonzola	15.95
with chicken or homemade sausage	17.95
Pollo
(Chicken)
Pollo Vesuvio   half chicken with potato wedges baked with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, potato wedges, white wine	15.95
Pollo Alla Cacciatora   chicken sauteed with onions, mushrooms, black olives, marsala wine and marinara sauce - then baked	15.95
Pollo Alla Parmigiana   tender pan fried chicken breast topped with marinara and baked with mozzarella cheese	15.95
Pollo All' Arrabbiata   half chicken sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, julienne sliced eggplant, onions, green and red peppers, light, marinara and a touch of red pepper	15.95
Suprema Di Pollo   steamed tender chicken breast stuffed with provolone cheese and prosciutto - served with a side of two cheese ravioli and a creamy gorgonzola sauce	17.95
Pollo Oregano   one-half chicken baked with a fresh lemon sauce, oregano and white wine	15.95
Pesce
(Seafood)
Salmone Portofino   salmon sauteed with balsamic vinegar, honey and topped with golden pine nuts and green onions	17.95
Salmone Alla Grilla   served with a side of mixed vegetables and pasta	17.95
Salmone Vesuvio   salmon sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, potato wedges, and white wine	17.95
Linguine all Pescatore Puttanesca   linguini and shrimp sauteed with capers, black olives, green olives, garlic, anchovies and marinara sauce	18.95
Zuppa Di Pesce   olive oil, garlic, calamari, shrimp, clams, green mussels, salmon, marinara sauce, served with a side of linguini	22.95
Frittura Di Pesce   fried clams, shrimp and mahi-mahi	19.95
Salmone Cartoccio   baked in aluminum foil with balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, onions, capers, and black olives with salmon	17.95
Vitello Pranzo
(Veal and Beef)
Vitello Vesuvio   tender veal sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, potato wedges and white wine	16.95
Vitello All' Arrabbiata   tender veal sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, julienne sliced eggplant, onions, green and red peppers, light, marinara and a touch of red pepper	16.95
Vitello Piemontese   tender beef shank served in a light cream sauce with porcini mushrooms	17.95
Ossobuco Milanese   veal shanks sauteed with carrot, celery, onions, garlic	17.95
Beef Brasciole   rolled beef tenderloin stuffed with garlic, parmesan cheese, italian parsley, white wine and marinara sauce	13.95
Veal Alla Parmigiana   pan fried veal with marinara, mozzarella cheese and baked	16.95
Extras
Homemade Italian Sausage	3.50
Homemade Meatballs	3.50
Add Broccoli to a Dish	3.00
Add Chicken to a Dish	3.50
Add Shrimp to a Dish	each 2.00
Extra Bread	1.00
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Specials
Gnocchi Arrabiatta Con Pollo   homemade gnocchi and chicken in a robust and spicy sauce made with julienne sliced eggplant, peppers, onions, hot peppers, garlic and marinara sauce	17.95
Giambotta   homemade meatballs and sausage sautéed with onions, peppers, garlic, white wine and served with polenta	17.95
Combinazione Italiana   homemade cannelloni and homemade manicotti in a delicious creamy tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese and then baked	16.95
Ziti Matriciana Con Le Pulpette   ziti pasta and homemade meatballs served in a sauce made with homemade marinara, onions, sliced pancetta, white wine, garlic and parmesan cheese	17.95
Artichoke Ravioli   homemade jumbo ravioli in a creamy mascarpone cheese sauce	18.95
Risotto Frutta Di Mare   risotto with Spanish saffron, salmon, calamari, shrimp, mussels, and clams	22.95
Dessert Menu
Tiramisu   homemade traditional italian cake made with ladyfingers soaked in real espresso and mascarpone cheese	6.00
Cappuccino Hazelnut Cheesecake   what else do you need to know?	6.00
Semifreddo Torroncino   semifredo cream with nougat and pralines and covered with crushed caramelized hazelnuts	6.00
Chocolate Soufflé   chocolate cake with a rich chocolate center	6.00
Chocolate Tartufo   a scoop of chocolate gelato with a zabaglione cream center. Dusted with cocoa powder and crushed hazelnuts	6.00
Lemon Tartufo   a ball of lemon gelato with a limoncello liqueur center covered with sweet lemon meringue crumbles	6.00
Pineapple Sorbet   in a natural pineapple shell	6.00
Coconut Sorbet   in a natural coconut shell	6.00
Peach Sorbet   in a natural peach shell	6.00
Spumoni   traditional Italian ice cream; strawberry, pistachio, and vanilla swirled together	4.00
Lemon Sorbet   in a natural lemon shell	6.00
Coffee	2.00
Hot Tea	2.00
Espresso	2.75
Cappuccino	3.00

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