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| Our daily specials feature seasonal items and home made specialties. House made pastas, and seasonal vegetable antipasto 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 are subject to change without notice. 
Appetizers and Salads 1. CALAMARI AFFOGATI $7.95squid sautéed in marinara sauce,
white wine, garlic, parsley. 2. CAMARI FROTTO $7.95lightly floured then deep fried in EVOO- with marinara sauce 3. GAMBERI e CARCIOFI $8.25
shrimp, fresh baby artichokes, white wine, lemon,
Portobello mushroom, extra virgin olive oil. 4. CARPACCIO $9.25sliced raw beef fillet, parmigiano cheese,
mushrooms, capers, extra virgin olive oil. 5. PROSCIUTTO e MELONE $7.50
sliced Parma Prosciutto, over
fresh cantaloupe, lemon (3 pieces ). 6. POMODORO CIPOLLA e GORGONZOLA $6.50sliced tomato, red onion, blue cheese,
extra virgin olive oil, parsley. 7. INSALATA della CASA $5.00romaine hearts, tomato, radishes, cucumber, baby carrot,
extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar. 8. CAPRESE $8.00sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil,
extra virgin olive oil. 11. BRUSCHETTA $4.25
sliced toasted barese bread, garlic, tomato,
extra virgin olive oil (3 slices ). 12. BRUSCHETTA "LA BOCCA" $5.25toasted bread, garlic, tomato, black olive cream,
portobello mushroom, extra virgin olive oil ( 3 slices ). 13. SPINACI al BURRO $5.50fresh spinach, sautéed in whipped butter,
parmigiano cheese. 16. SEDANO e MELA $5.95diced celery with thinly sliced Granny Smith apples,
shaved parmigiano cheese, extra virgin olive oil, lemon. 17. VONGOLE al VINO BIANCO $8.50fresh Manila clams, extra virgin olive oil, garlic,
white wine, parsley. 18. INSALATA di FINOCCHIO $5.50
fresh fennel salad (anise), black cured olives,
extra virgin olive oil, lemon. 19. MOZZARELLA di BUFALA $11.95fresh, imported bufala mozzarella cheese,
arrugula salad, & granny smith apple slices 20. CAPESANTE "LIDO" $8.50 sea scallops lightly grilled, then sautèed with fresh tomato, oregano,and served over a bed of belgian endive. 21. ARANCINI $5.50rice ball filled with tomato meat sauce & cheese, with tomato sauce 22. INSALATA MISTA $6.00spring mix of baby lettuce, radicchio, arugala, spinach, read chard, mizuna, cherry tomatoes. EVOO & balsamic vinegar 23. ARUGULA & ALICI $6.50arugala, EVOO, chopped anchovies. garlic & vinegar 24. INSALATA di PERA $7.50spring mix, bosc pears, walnuts, marscarpone & gorgonzola, balsamic vinegar & EVOO 
PASTA
25. SPAGHETTI PUTANESCA $13.50
cherry tomato sauce, cured black olives, capers,
garlic, extra virgin olive oil, parsley. 26. SPAGHETTI alla CARBONARA $14.50red onion, guanciale (smoked Italian bacon)
egg-yolk, extra virgin olive oil, parmigiano, pecorino cheese. 27. RIGATONI alla SICILIANA $13.50fresh tomato sauce, baked eggplant, extra virgin olive oil,
red pepper flakes, pecorino cheese,
dried ricotta cheese, garlic, parsley. 28. RIGATONI COLLINA $13.50cream sauce, portobello mushroom, garlic,
sun dried tomato, extra virgin olive oil, parmigiano cheese. 29. TAGLIATELLE con Carcofi $14.00
tagliatelle sautéed with extra virgin olive oil,
baby artochoke hearts, white wine, parsley, garlic, parmigiano.. 30. TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE $14.50Tagliatelle served with traditional , Bolognese meat sauce and parmigiano cheese. 31. LINGUINE con le VONGOLE $14.50
fresh Manila clams, sautéed with garlic, fresh
plum tomatoes, white wine, parsley. 32. GNOCCHI al POMODORO $14.50homemade potato dumplings, tomato sauce,
fresh basil, and parmigiano cheese. 33. GNOCCHETTI ai FORMAGGI $15.00
homemade spinach-potato dumplings, sautéed
in cream sauce, blue cheese, mascarpone, parmigiano cheese. 34. RAVIOLI ANATRA $16.50 homemade ravioli, duck breast-sage-shallot filling,
cream sauce, touch of tomato, and parmigiano cheese. 35. RISOTTO OF THE DAY market price superfino carnaroli rice prepared daily with a variety of fresh sea food, vegetables, and other ingredients. 36. LASAGNE CLASSICA $16.00 home made pasta with fresh tomato meat sauce, bechamel, fresh mozzarella & parmigiano 37. TORTELLINI PASTICCIATI $14.50 fresh tortellini filled with veal, sauteed in cream tomato meat sauce, with parmigiano 
MAIN COURSES 41. POLLO al MARSALA $14.5
chicken breast in Marsala wine sauce, mushrooms,
green onion, served with roasted potatoes. 42. POLLO CAMPAGNOLA $14.50
chicken breast, cured black olives, fresh thyme,
garlic, basil, cherry tomatoes, onion, and roasted potatoes. 44. POLLO alla ROMANA $14.50
half free-range chicken, roasted with garlic,
fresh rosemary, white wine, and potatoes. 46. SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANA $22.00 veal scaloppine topped with proscuitto, fresh sage & white wine, served with roasted potatoes 47. VITELLA ai MARSALA $19.00 veal scaloppine in Marsala wine sauce, with mushrooms and green onions, with roasted potatoes. .48. BRANZINO al SALE $29.00
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 $17.50
salmon fillet, white wine, capers, served with
roasted potatoes & fresh greens. 50. POLPI alla GRIGLIA $17.00
baby Mediterranean octopus, grilled on charcoal
extra virgin olive oil, served with radicchio. | La Bocca della Verità
4618 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625 773 784-6222 DELIVERY & 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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