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| Our daily specials feature seasonal items and home made specialties. Burrata and other specialty cheeses, home made pastas, and seasonal vegetable Misto, are but a few of the treats that await you. Since specials change daily, be sure to ask your server what's on the menu today. Please note - both menu choices and pricing is subject to change without notice. Appetizers and Salads 2. CALAMARI AFFOGATI $7.0
squid sautéed in marinara sauce,
white wine, garlic, parsley.3. GAMBERI e CARCIOFI $7.0
shrimps, fresh baby artichokes, white wine, lemon,
Portobello mushroom, extra virgin olive oil.4. CARPACCIO $6.5
sliced raw beef fillet, parmigiano cheese,
mushrooms, capers, extra virgin olive oil.5. PROSCIUTTO e MELONE $7.5
sliced Parma Prosciutto, over
fresh cantaloupe, lemon (3 pieces ).6. POMODORO CIPOLLA e GORGONZOLA $6.5sliced tomato, red onion, blue cheese,
extra virgin olive oil, parsley.7. INSALATA DELLA CASA $4.5
romaine hearts, tomato, radishes, cucumber, baby carrot,
extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar.8. CAPRESE $6.0
sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil,
extra virgin olive oil.11. BRUSCHETTA $4.0
sliced toasted barese bread, garlic, tomato,
extra virgin olive oil (3 slices ).12. BRUSCHETTA "LA BOCCA" $4.5
toasted bread, garlic, tomato, black olive cream,
portobello mushroom, extra virgin olive oil ( 3 slices ).13. SPINACI AL BURRO $5.5
fresh spinach, sautéed in whipped butter,
parmigiano cheese.16. SEDANO e MELA $6.0
diced celery with thinly sliced Granny Smith apples,
shaved parmigiano cheese, extra virgin olive oil, lemon.17. VONGOLE AL VINO BIANCO $7.0
fresh Manila clams, extra virgin olive oil, garlic,
white wine, parsley.18. INSALATA di FINOCCHIO $5.0
fresh fennel salad (anise), black cured olives,
extra virgin olive oil, lemon.19. MOZZARELLA di BUFALA $10.0
fresh imported bufala mozzarella cheese,
arrugula salad, & granny smith apple slices20. CAPESANTE "LIDO" $8.5 sea scallops lightly grilled, then sauteed with fresh tomato, oregano,and served over a bed of belgian endive. 
PASTA
21. SPAGHETTI PUTANESCA $12.5
cherry tomato sauce, cured black olives, capers,
garlic, extra virgin olive oil, parsley.22. SPAGHETTI alla CARBONARA $13.5
onion, guanciale (homemade smoked Italian bacon)
egg-yolk, extra virgin olive oil, parmigiano, pecorino cheese.23. RIGATONI alla SICILIANA $12.5
fresh tomato sauce, baked eggplant, extra virgin olive oil,
red pepper flakes, pecorino cheese,
dried ricotta cheese, garlic, parsley.24. RIGATONI COLLINA $12.5cream sauce, portobello mushroom, garlic,
sun dried tomato, extra virgin olive oil, parmigiano cheese.25. TAGLIATELLE ai FUNGHI PORCINI $13.5
organic tagliatelle sautéed with extra virgin olive oil,
sliced porcini mushrooms, white wine, parsley, garlic, parmigiano, cream.26. TAGLIATELLE al SALMONE $14.0organic Tagliatelle served with fresh salmon, cream sauce, a touch of tomato sauce and parmigiano cheese.27. LINGUINE con le VONGOLE $14.0
fresh Manila clams, sautéed with garlic, fresh
plum tomatoes, white wine, parsley.28. GNOCCHI al POMODORO $14.0homemade potato dumplings, tomato sauce,
fresh basil, and parmigiano cheese.29. GNOCCHETTI ai FORMAGGI $14.5
homemade spinach-potato dumplings, sautéed
in cream sauce, blue cheese, mascarpone, parmigiano cheese.31. RAVIOLI ANATRA $16.0
homemade ravioli, duck breast-sage-shallot filling,
cream sauce, touch of tomato, and parmigiano cheese. 32. LINGUINE al CARTOCCIO $15.5 pasta sauteed in fresh tomato sauce & white wine, with clams, sea scallops, mussels & squid, wrapped in foil. 33. RISOTTO OF THE DAY market price superfino carnaroli rice prepared daily with a variety of fresh sea food, vegetables, and other ingredients. 
MAIN COURSES 41. POLLO al MARSALA $14.0
chicken breast in Marsala wine sauce, mushrooms,
green onion, served with roasted potatoes. 42. POLLO CAMPAGNOLA $13.5
chicken breast, cured black olives, fresh thyme,
garlic, basil, cherry tomatoes, onion, and roasted potatoes. 44. POLLO alla ROMANA $14.0
half free-range chicken, roasted with garlic,
fresh rosemary, white wine, and potatoes. 46. SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANA $20.0 47. VITELLA ai MARSALA $18.0 veal scaloppine in Marsala wine sauce, with mushrooms and green onions, with roasted potatoes. 48. VITELLA ai FUNGHI PORCINI $18.0 veal scaloppine sauteed in cream sauce witrh porcini mushroons, and pine nuts, served with roasted potatoes.
veal scaloppine topped with imported Proscuitto,
fresh sage, white wine, served with roasted potatoes. 47. SOGLIOLA ALLA MUGNAIA $29.0
whole Dover Sole sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, baked in
white wine, lemon, capers, served with Belgian endive. 48. BRANZINO AL SALE $29.0
Mediterranean whole silver bass (Lupe di Mere) baked covered with salt (old Roman recipe)
served with roasted potatoes & sautéed greens. 49. SALMONE AL VINO BIANCO $16.5
salmon fillet, white wine, capers, served with
roasted potatoes & fresh greens. 50. POLPI alla GRIGLIA $16.0
baby Mediterranean octopus, grilled on charcoal
extra virgin olive oil, served with radicchio. |
| La Bocca della Verita'
4618 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625 773 784-6222 CARRY OUT AVAILABLE Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
5 PM to 10 PM
Friday
11 AM to 11 PM Saturday 11 AM TO 11 PM Sunday 11 AM to 10 PM |
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