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caro mio italian ristorante

  • welcome to caro mio ristorante and banquet hall
  • dinner menu
  • holiday menu
  • news
  • party packages
  • location & hours
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dinner menu


The mission is simple: serve delicious, affordable food that guests will want to return to week after week.  offer byob with no corking fee.  We are happy to split checks for our guests, but we must limit it to no more than three credit cards per table.  Thanks for your understanding.

antipasti, zuppa, y insalata
$8.95
italian pizza bread
crusty bread baked with fresh tomatoes, marinara sauce, oregano, parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese
$8.95
$16.95
calamari frittii
fresh tender calamari lightly breaded and pan fried - finished with extra virgin olive oil and garlic
$16.95
$8.95
garlic bread
crusty bread coated with fresh garlic cloves which have been soaking in extra virgin olive oil and parmesan cheese
$8.95
$10.95
polenta al sugo
fresh polenta grilled on a flat grill then topped with a rich ragu sauce and finished with parmesan cheese
$10.95
$8.95
pasta e patate
(a traditional soup from bari) browned pastini cooked with potatoes, fresh egg, a touch of cream and chicken stock
$8.95
$8.95
minestrone della casa
a hearty italian standard
$8.95
$10.95
insalata della casa
house salad
$10.95
insalata caprese
fresh tomato slices, boconcini mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and spices
$14.95
$14.95
pasta fatta in casa (homemade pasta)
$20.95
tortelloni di pollo
chicken stuffed tortelloni sautéed with chicken breast, white wine, eggplant, parmesan cheese and fresh tomato sauce
$20.95
$21.95
cavatelli con salsiccia
cavatelli and homemade sausage in a creamy pesto sauce
$21.95
$20.95
agnelotti rossini
half moon pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese in a creamy tomato sauce with prosciutto and peas
$20.95
$20.95
meat or cheese ravioli
marinara, bolognese, or oil and garlic
$20.95
$21.95
meat or cheese ravioli
with alfredo
$21.95
$21.95
gnocchi gratinato
gnocchi with a bolognese sauce - baked with mozzarella cheese
$21.95
$20.95
tri-colored rottolo
tri-colored pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach - topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese and then baked
$20.95
$23.95
pappardelle all arrabiatta con gamberi
a robust red sauce made with julienne sliced eggplant, onion, green and red peppers, shrimp, marinara sauce and a bit of red peppers
$23.95
$20.95
pappardelle con porcini
imported italian porcini mushrooms sautéed with borolo red wine, parmesan cheese and cream
$20.95
$21.95
pappardelle alfredo
$21.95
$22.95
pappardelle con broccoli e gamberi
broccoli and shrimp in a lightly spicy oil and garlic sauce
$22.95
pasta e risotto
$18.95
spaghetti marinara or bolognese
$18.95
$20.95
linguini all arrabiatta
a robust red sauce made with julienne sliced eggplant, onion, green and red peppers, marinara sauce and a bit of red peppers
$20.95
$23.95
linguini frutta di mare
shrimp, calamari, clams and mussels in an oil and garlic sauce with a touch of red pepper
$23.95
$22.95
gamberi alla diavala
shrimp in a spicy red sauce, served with linguini
$22.95
$22.95
rigatoni alla putanesca con calamari
capers, black olives, green olives, anchovies, calamari and marinara sauce
$22.95
$27.95
zuppa di pesce
calamari, shrimp, clams, green mussels, salmon in a lightly spicy marinara sauce, served with a side of linguini in a seafood sauce
$27.95
$20.95
melenzana parmigiana
lightly breaded and pan-fried eggplant topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese, then baked
$20.95
$19.95
farfalle primavera
carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic and parmesan cheese
$19.95
$22.95
risotto gamberi, shrimp, and garlic
$22.95
$22.95
risotto funghi porcini
made with imported italian porcini mushrooms
$22.95
$23.95
risotto gorgonzola
with chicken or homemade italian sausage
$23.95
pollo, vitello, pranzo e pesce
$20.95
pollo alla parmigiana
tender pan fried chicken breast topped with marinara and baked with mozzarella cheese
$20.95
$20.95
pollo vesuvio
half chicken with potato wedges baked with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, potato wedges, white wine
$20.95
$20.95
pollo alla cacciatora
half chicken sautéed with onions, mushrooms, black olives, marsala wine and marinara sauce - then baked
$20.95
$20.95
pollo all arrabiatta
half chicken sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, julienne sliced eggplant, onions, green and red peppers, light, marinara and a touch of hot red pepper
$20.95
$22.95
vitello all arrabiatta
tender veal sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, julienne sliced eggplant, onions, green and red peppers, light, marinara and a touch of red pepper
$22.95
$24.95
vitello piemontese
tender veal sautéed in a creamy porcini mushroom sauce
$24.95
$21.95
vitello all parmigiana
pan fried veal with marinara, mozzarella cheese and baked
$21.95
$23.95
osso buco milanese
tender beef shanks sautéed with carrot, celery, onions, garlic, white wine and marinara sauce
$23.95
$22.95
salmone alla grilla
served with a side of mixed vegetables and pasta
$22.95
$21.95
salmone portofino
salmon sautéed with balsamic vinegar, honey and topped with golden pine nuts and green onions
$21.95
$22.95
salmone vesuvio
salmon sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, potato wedges, and white wine
$22.95
extras
$5.50
homemade italian sausage
$5.50
$5.50
homemade meatballs
$5.50
$5.50
add broccoli to a dish
$5.50
$5.50
add chicken to a dish
$5.50
$7.00
add shrimp to a dish
$7.00
$6.00
split a dish
$6.00
policies
20% gratuity will be added to parties of 5 or more
$1.50 / person if you bring in your own cake
there is a charge of
$1.50 / person if you bring in your own cake
please call us for your catering needs
ask your server for more daily specials
dessert and coffee
$7.50
tira mi su
homemade italian cake made with layers of ladyfingers soaked in espresso and mascarpone cheese
$7.50
$7.50
chocolate tartufo
a scoop of chocolate gelato with a zabaglione cream center with cocoa powder and crushed hazelnuts
$7.50
$7.50
lemon tartufo
a ball of lemon gelato with a limoncello liqueur center covered with sweet lemon meringue crumbles
$7.50
$10.50
chocolate soufflé with a scoop of vanilla gelato
$10.50
$7.50
espresso sorbet
$7.50
$7.50
fruit sorbets
(in natural shells)
$7.50
$3
espresso
$3
$3.50
cappuccino
$3.50
$3
coffee
$3
$3.50
latte
$3.50
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reservations taken for parties of 4 and more

LOCATION

1833 w wilson

chicago, il 60640

(773) 275-5000

hours

Monday — Thursday

4pm — 10pm

Friday — Sunday

4pm —11pm

Sunday

3pm -9pm