Lunch
Our lunch menu changes frequently to reflect the colorful seasons changing & available ingredients.
Appetizers
BrushettaMixture of tomatoes, garlic, romano cheese, basil & extra virgin olive oil served over toasted italian bread. |
$4.95 |
Fried Calamari |
$8.50 |
Sausage & PeppersMild or hot sauteed green & red pepper served over grilled italian sausage. |
$7.95 |
Escarole & Beans |
$6.95 |
AntipastoFresh mozzarella, tomatoes, prosciutto, artichokes & olives over greens. |
$8.50 |
Soups
MinestroneHeavy vegetable soup |
$4.25 |
Escarole |
$4.25 |
Escarole & Beans |
$4.25 |
Pastino |
$4.25 |
Pasta & FagioleThe best pasta fagiole in chicago! Canellini beans, pasta & cheese finished w/ basil & wine creates such wonderful soup. |
$4.95 |
Salads
House SaladMixture of romaine, spinach, tomatoes, red peppers & olives. |
$3.75 |
Broccoli SaladServed w/ garlic oil & fresh lemon. |
$4.50 |
Chicken Alla JohnySpicy marinated grilled chicken breast served in a salad w/ avocado & orange. |
$6.50 |
Tomato & Onion |
$5.50 |
Entrees
Pasta ArmaniChicken breast strips, diced sausage, jalapeno peppers, onions & mushrooms in a tasty wine sauce, tossed w/ bucattini pasta & romano cheese. |
$11.95 |
Pasta PiselliDiced pancetta, garlic, tomatoes, basil & green peas in a savory white wine sauce, tossed w/ ditalini pasta & cheese. |
$10.95 |
Penne SicilianoDiced eggplant, prosciutto, onions & tomatoes in a light tomato wine sauce, tossed w/ penne pasta & romano cheese. |
$10.95 |
Macaroni ArrabiataRoasted fresh mozzarella in a spicy marinara sauce w/ basil over rigatoni. |
$9.95 |
Orecchetti Della CasaEar shaped pasta, sautéed in extra virgin olive oil & garlic, tossed w/ broccoli, sundried tomatoes & spinach, topped w/ romano & goat cheese. |
$11.95 |
Pasta PrimaveraAssorted vegetables in a tomato wine sauce over linguini pasta. |
$10.50 |
Pasta GiovanniDiced shrimp sautéed w/ mushrooms & peas in a creamy vodka sauce, tossed w/ farfalle pasta & finished w/ romano cheese. |
$11.50 |
Tortellini in PannaCheese filled pasta tossed w/ prosciutto & mushrooms in a creamy alfredo sauce. |
$11.95 |
Pasta Alla JoeOnions, tomatoes, black olives & special herbs sautéed in garlic & olive oil, over a bed of linguini & topped w/ gorgonzola cheese & strips of grilled chicken breast. |
$11.95 |
Pasta Al DiavoloStrips of chicken breast sautéed w/ tomatoes & garlic, tossed w/ a spicy marinara sauce & served over linguini pasta. |
$11.95 |
Pollo Alla MorelliChicken breast sautéed w/ mushrooms & zucchini in a light marsala wine sauce, topped w/ roasted imported provolone. |
$10.95 |
Veal ParmigianaBaked breaded veal in marinara sauce, topped w/ melted cheese & served over pasta. |
$14.50 |
Eggplant ParmigianaEggplant cutlets in marinara sauce w/ melted cheese over pasta. |
$10.50 |
Pollo Alla Mancow (Spicy)Chicken breast, sauteed in olive oil w/ heavy garlic, shallots, asparagus, mushrooms, black olives, basil, heavy marinara sauce, hot giardinera & topped w/ roasted gorgonzola. |
$12.50 |
Penne Alla GiannaChicken breast strips, egg plant, pepper flakes, shallots, & basil in lite tomato wine sauce, tossed w/ penne & diced provolone cheese. |
$12.95 |
Pasta NikoRoasted sausage, diced pancetta, tomatoes, zucchini & artichokes in lite wine sauce tossed w/ pasta shells & a touch of cream. |
$12.95 |
Pasta Garlic & OilExtra virgin olive oil, fresh sliced garlic, basil, parsley, hot pepper flakes, tossed w/ choice of pasta. |
$11.50 |
Pasta PasquinelliPasta filled w/ cheese in butter & cheese w/ broccoli, sun dried tomatoes, tossed w/ roasted sausage & light goat cheese. |
$13.95 |
Gamberi Alla BillyShrimp, asparagus, tomatoes, arugula. Broiled w/ garlic, olive oil, & light roasted gorgonzola, set over risotto, garnished w/ chicken breast strips & grilled zucchini. |
$14.95 |
Pollo Alla GrilliaChicken breast, grilled over vegetables & topped w/ roasted sliced mushrooms. |
$11.95 |
Sandwiches
Italian SubCapiccola, salami, mortadella, prosciutto, cheese, on french bread w/ lettuce, tomatoes, roasted peppers & our house dressing. |
$7.50 |
Eggplant SandwichOn french bread w/ melted cheese & marinara sauce. |
$7.95 |
Chicken RivieraGrilled chicken breast, a layer of prosciutto, served on french bread w/ cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & mayonnaise. |
$8.50 |
Cheese SteakThin sliced sirloin sautéed w/ mushrooms, peppers & cheese, served on french bread. |
$9.50 |
Beverages
Iced Tea |
$2.00 |
Hot Tea |
$1.50 |
Coffee |
$1.25 |
Cappuccino |
$3.50 |
Soft Drink |
$2.00 |
Espresso |
$3.00 |
Dinner
Our gourmet menu changes frequently to reflect the colorful seasons changing & available ingredients. La scarola extensive menu features both contemporary & traditional italian flavors items to delight our guess
Ppetizers
Sautéed ScaroleSautéed in garlic & oil. |
$5.95 |
BrushettaMixture of tomatoes, garlic, romano cheese, basil & extra virgin olive oil served over toasted italian bread. |
$4.95 |
Sautéed SpinachSautéed in garlic & oil. |
$5.95 |
Escarole & BeansSautéed in garlic & oil finished w/ a touch of chicken broth. |
$6.95 |
Sausage & PeppersMild or hot sautéed green red pepper served over grilled italian sausage. |
$6.50 |
AntipastoFresh slices of mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, roasted peppers & proscciuto over a bed of baby greens. |
$7.50 |
CalamariBreaded in our special seasoned batter & pan fried in vegetable oil. |
$8.95 |
Shrimp ArmaniShrimp grilled & sautéed in a red spicy sauce set over garlic blended potatoes garnished w/ arugula. |
$8.95 |
Clams MondelliStuffed w/ our special bread stuffing & served w/ brown mondelli sauce. |
$0.00 |
Entrees
Risotto PrimaveraTossed w/ broccoli, peas, mushrooms & artichokes topped w/ goat cheese. |
$15.50 |
Chicken AngeloChicken breast topped w/ egg plant tomatoes in marsala sauce topped w/ fresh mozzarella. |
$15.95 |
Pollo PonzioChicken breast sautéed w/ shallots, mushrooms & artichokes in light tomato wine sauce topped w/ roasted imported provolone. |
$15.95 |
Chicken VesuvioServed w/ vesuvio potatoes, wine & peas (garlic sauce). Choice of chicken breast or ½ chicken. |
$15.95 |
Gamberi RisottoShrimp wrapped in prosciutto cooked in a pan w/ sundried tomatoes & artichokes set over garlic risotto. |
$23.95 |
Veal MondelliSautéed provini veal w/ mushrooms & zucchini in a light sherry wine sauce served w/ a side order of pasta. |
$23.95 |
Veal MarsalaProvini veal & mushrooms flamed w/ marsala wine served w/ a side of pasta. |
$23.95 |
Steak Vesuvio10 oz. Filet mignon grilled & served w/ potatoes & vesuvio sauce. |
$28.95 |
Veal Chop Alla Gabe10 oz. Veal chop pounded paper thin, breaded & pan fried finished w/ garlic, parsley, lemon & extra virgin olive oil & set over diced italian potatoes. |
$32.95 |
Veal Chop Alla ArmaniGrilled set over a small amount of risotto topped w/ roasted tomatoes & strips of fresh mozzarella garnished w/ green veggies. |
$32.95 |
White FishBroiled w/ lemon, garlic wine set over sundried tomatoes & spinach. |
$19.95 |
Salmon MondelliBroiled set over risotto garnished w/ grilled zucchini in a special house sauce. |
$19.95 |
Vitello Di FrancoBreaded veal scallopini, fried in olive oil, finished in oven w/ asparagus, garlic, tomatoes, arugula & roasted imported provolone, served w/ a side of risotto. |
$23.95 |
Pollo Alla PasquinelliChicken breast, onions, hot giardinera, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, topped w/ prosciutto & lite gorgonzola cheese. |
$15.95 |
Pesce LemonLake superior white fish, baked w/ potatoes, tomatoes, zucchini in lemon butter sauce. |
$19.95 |
Penne Alla VodkaShrimp, mushrooms, asparagus & arugula in creamy vodka sauce, tossed w/ penne pasta. |
$22.95 |
Pollo ItalianoChicken breast, garlic, eggplant, tomatoes, roasted sausage, & escarole in lite wine sauce, topped w/ melted fresh mozzarella. |
$17.50 |
Bistecca Alla Zorich10 oz peppercorn filet mignon, panseared w/ herbs & garlic, set over a bed of sliced potatoes. Seasoned w/ garlic, shallots, & arugula topped w/ sauteed mushrooms. |
$28.95 |
Peto Di PolloChicken breast grilled w/ a sprinkeling of garlic, balsamic vinegar & olive oil set over baby greens, topped w/ roasted vegetables |
$14.95 |
Pastas
Pasta (Choice)Fresh tomato basil sauce. |
$10.50 |
Pasta (Choice)Meat balls or sausage covered w/ marinara sauce. |
$13.95 |
Pasta PrimaveraAssorted vegetables sautéed in a vegetarian sauce over pasta. |
$13.95 |
Meat or Cheese LasagnaMarinara sauce w/ melted mozzarella cheese. |
$13.95 |
RavioliCheese, served parmigiana style. |
$11.95 |
Egg Plant ParmigianaOne of our best dishes! |
$14.95 |
Pasta VesuvioChicken strips, mushrooms, garlic & wine cooked in broth & set over linguini. |
$13.50 |
Macaroni ArrabiataSpicy tomato sauce topped w/ fresh mozzarella & basil. |
$13.95 |
Cheese Raviolis Alla FornoBaked w/ fresh tomatoes, spinach & cheese. |
$14.50 |
Broccoli & Goat CheeseShallots & garlic tossed w/ rigatoni. |
$14.95 |
Linguini & ClamsServed w/ choice of red or white sauce. |
$17.95 |
Capellini Fra DiavoloShrimp, arugula in spicy red sauce over capellini. |
$21.95 |
Pasta LorenzoBow tie pasta topped w/ shrimp, chicken strips & sundried tomatoes in a light chipotle sauce. |
$22.95 |
Soups
Minestrone SoupHeavy vegetable soup. |
$4.25 |
Escarole Soup |
$3.50 |
Pasta & FagioleThe best pasta fagiole in chicago! Cannellini beans, pasta & cheese finished w/ basil & wine creates such wonderful soup. |
$4.95 |
Salads
House SaladMixture of romaine, spinach, tomatoes, red peppers & olives. |
$3.95 |
Broccoli SaladServed w/ garlic oil & fresh lemon. |
$6.50 |
Asparagus SaladServed w/ a red onion, dressing & garnished w/ goat cheese. |
$6.50 |
Chicken Alla JohnySpicy marinated grilled chicken breast served in a salad w/ avocado & orange. |
$7.95 |
Beverages
Soft Drink |
$2.00 |
Coffee |
$1.25 |
Tea |
$1.50 |
Iced Tea |
$2.00 |
Cappuccino |
$3.50 |
Espresso |
$3.00 |
Desserts
Canolli |
$4.95 |
Spumoni |
$4.95 |
Cheesecake |
$6.50 |
Lemon Ice |
$4.95 |
GelatoPistachio, strawberry, chocolate, lemon, vanilla |
$4.95 |
Tiramisu |
$6.50 |
Double Chocolate Mousse Cake |
$6.50 |
Chocolate Cake |
$6.50 |