Authentic Taste of Italy
Bringing authentic Italian cuisine to the heart of West Lakeview, Sal’s Trattoria is a family-friendly neighborhood restaurant. It is the combined vision of Partner Joseph Arnold, Managing Partner Preston Owen and Chef/Partner Dakota Neckvatal, who also own and operate the acclaimed Butcher & the Burger in Chicago’s Lincoln Park.
Chef Dakota Neckvatal pays homage to classic Italian fare on Sal’s well-rounded menu, serving house made antipasti, salads, pastas, entrees and more. The restaurant is open for dinner six days a week (closed Mondays), providing a charming dining experience for both the surrounding neighborhood and all those who appreciate a finely prepared Italian meal.
Antipasti
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MEATBALLS 12
Marinara
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*GRILLED CALAMARI 18
Capers, Tomatoes, Lemon, Olive Oil
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*MUSSELS 20
Italian Sausage, Tomato, Garlic, Chili Flake, White Wine, Cream
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*GRILLED OCTOPUS 28
Roasted Butternut Squash Purée, Rosemary, Pumpkin Seeds, Greens
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JUMBO LUMP CRABCAKE 24
Spicy Lemon Dill Aioli, Watercress Salad
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Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp 20
Sage, Orange Bourbon Glaze
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*BURRATA 16
Tomato Jam, Arugula, Hazelnut Pesto
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BEEF CARPACCIO 22
Arugula, Tomatoes, Lemon-Black Pepper Aioli, Parmesan, Capers
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*Roasted Carrots 15
Whipped Ricotta, Pomegranate, Pumpkin Seed Oil
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*Denotes a gluten-free menu item, or an item that may be modified to be gluten-free.
 
Insalate
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*House Salad 16
Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Kalamata Olives, Radishes, Mozzarella Pearls, Raspberry Balsamic Dressing
 
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*CAESAR SALAD 16
Romaine, Anchovy, Croutons, Crispy Parmesan
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*Autumn Salad 16
Kale, Butternut Squash, Dried Cherry, Pumpkin Seeds, Apples, Goat Cheese, Sherry Vinaigrette
 
Pasta
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*RIGATONI BOLOGNESE 28
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*Fettucini CARBONARA 27
Pancetta, Egg Yolk
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*Bucatini FRA DIAVOLO 32
Squid Ink Bucatini, Shrimp, Calabrian Peppers, Tomatoes, Lemon Cream
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*Casarecce 32
Venison Sausage, Red Wine Grapes, Onion, Sage, Pecorino
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*Fusilli 26
Vodka Sauce, Whipped Ricotta, Saba, Basil
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*Tagliatelle 38
Foie Gras Stuffed Duck Meatballs, Mushrooms, Red Wine, Tomato Sauce
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*Denotes a gluten-free menu item, or an item that may be modified to be gluten-free.
 
Piatti Principali
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*Rainbow TROUT PICCATA 30
Artichoke Hearts, Sundried Tomato, Lemon
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi 27
Truffle Sage Brown Butter, Candied Pecans, Goat Cheese
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EGGPLANT PARMESAN 25
Cavatelli Marinara, Basil Oil
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CHICKEN PARMESAN 28
Cavatelli Marinara, Basil Oil
 
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*Roasted Salmon 38
Butternut Squash Risotto, Mushrooms, Toasted Breadcrumbs
 
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* Pork Chop 34
Porcini Crusted Pork Chop, Duck Fat Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes, Mushroom Marsala Sauce
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*Denotes a gluten-free menu item, or an item that may be modified to be gluten-free.
 
Contorni
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*Sautéed Spinach 9
Lemon, Garlic, Parmesan
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*Roasted Brussels Sprouts 9
Pancetta, Parmesan, Balsamic Glaze
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*Mashed Potatoes 9
Duck Fat Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi 9
Truffle Brown Butter
 
Dolci
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GELATO 10
Housemade, Daily Selection
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TIRAMISU 13
Saffron-Vanilla Sauce
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CHOCOLATE TERRINE 13
Raspberry Sauce
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OLIVE OIL CAKE 12
Sweet Mascarpone
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SAL'S CHEESECAKE 13
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake, Whipped Cream, Candied Pecans
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PANNA COTTA 12
Caramel, Apple, Pine Nuts
 
Kids
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SPAGHETTI MARINARA 8
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SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL 10
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FETTUCINI ALFREDO 8
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RIGATONI BOLOGNESE 10
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GNOCCHI 8
Butter, Parmesan
 
(All kid’s meals include a scoop of our housemade gelato for dessert!)
Vino Bianchi
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CORA ``Colline Pescaresi`` Pinot Grigio 2022 13/49
Abruzzo IGP, Italy
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DIPINTI Sauvignon Blanc 2022 15/55
Veneto IGT, Italy
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La Scolca ``White Label`` Gavi 2022 14/52
Gavi DOCG, Italy
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LVNAE ``COLLINE PESCARESI`` VERMENTINO 2022 16/58
Liguria DOC, Italy
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KLOSTER NEUSTIFT PINOT GRIGIO 2022 57
Alto Adige DOC, Italy
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LA CANIETTE ``vERONICA`` PECORINO 2021 55
Marche, DOCG, Italy
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KELLEREI-CANTINA ANDRIAN CHARDONNAY 2022 16/58
Alto Adige DOC, ITALY
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SUAVIA ``Monte Carbonare`` Garganega 2020 74
Veneto DOC, Italy
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Domaine Rambault-Pineau Sancerre 2021 86
Loire Valley, France
 
Vino Rosato
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DOMAINES OTT ``BY.OTT`` 2021 68
Provence, France
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TENUTA MONTECCHIESI ``MIRALY`` 2021 48
Tuscany, IGT, Italy
 
Vino Bolle
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indigenous Prosecco Brut NV 15/55
Veneto DOC, Italy
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Cesarini Sforsa Brut Rose NV 18/64
Trentino DOC, Italy
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POL ROGER BRUT RESERVE NV 150
Champagne, France
 
Vino Rossi
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Nevio Montepulciano d' Abruzzo 2019 16/58
Abruzzo DOC, Italy
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Nozzole CHIANTI cLASSICO Reserva 2021 15/55
Tuscany, DOCG, Italy
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torcicoda Primitivo 2021 18/64
Puglia IGT, Italy
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CASADEI ``Super Tuscan`` 2020 16/58
Tuscany IGT, Italy
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Row 503 PINOT NOIR 2022 16/58
Wilamette Valley, Oregon
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m100 Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 16/58
Columbia Valley, Washington
 
Digestivo
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Limoncello (Housemade) 10
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BROADBENT Tawny Port 10yr 15
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Donna Antonia Tawny Port 20yr 19
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Pierre Ferrand Ambré Cognac 16
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il Merlot di Nonino Grappa 18
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Antica Red Vermouth 13
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Amaro Nonino 15
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Bráulio Amaro Alpino 14
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SIBONA Amaro 12
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Zucca Rabarbaro Amaro 12
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Meletti Amaro 11
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Fernet Branca 11
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Chartreuse (Green) 15
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Sambuca 14
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Amaretto dI SARANNO 12
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Frangelico 12
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Kahlua 12
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Bailey’s 12
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Cointreau 13
 
Vino RISERVA
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OLIANAS PERDIXI BOVALE 2020 70
Sardinia IGT, Italy
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cottanera ``Etna`` Nerello Mascalese 2019 72
Sicily DOC, Italy
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marchesi di barolo ``ruvei`` barbera d alba 2021 60
Piedmont DOC, Italy
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VILLA CERNA CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2016 76
Tuscany DOCG, Italy
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Val delle rose ``Aurelio`` Super tuscan 2018 86
Tuscany DOC, Italy
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TRAVAGLINI GATTINARA 2021 78
Piedmont DOCG, Italy
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VAL DELLE ROSE Aurelio ``Super Tuscan`` 2018 86
Tuscany DOC, Italy
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Borgogno ``No Name`` Langhe 2020 100
Piedmont DOCG, Italy
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VILLADORIA BAROLO 2018 110
Piedmont DOCG, Italy
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albino rocca ``ronchi`` Barbaresco 2019 135
Piedmont DOCG, Italy
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CASTIGLION DEL BOSCO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2018 130
Tuscany DOCG, Italy
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GRAN SIGNORIA AMARONE 2018 90
Veneto DOCG, Italy
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SAGGI ``LONG SHADDOWS`` RED BLEND 2018 124
Columbia Valley, Washington
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terlano pinot nero 2022 82
Alto Adige DOC, Italy
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KEN WRIGHT CELLARS PINOT NOIR 2022 85
Wilamette Valley, Oregon
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GRAMERCY CELLARS ``LOWER EAST`` CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017 84
Columbia Valley, Washington
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LEGIT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2020 90
Tuscany IGT, Italy
 
COCKTAILS
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Sofia 15
Mell Vodka, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Cucumber, Basil
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Negroni 15
Stray Dog Wild Gin, Campari, Antica Red Vermouth
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Old Fashioned 16
Rittenhouse Rye, Demerara Syrup, Triple Bitters
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Sal's Spritz 14
Prosecco, Aperol, Soda, Orange
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LE PINK PUSSYCAT 16
Gran Dovejo Blanco Tequila, St. Germain, Passion Fruit, Lime Juice
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TUSCAN SUNRISE 14
Gran Dovejo Blanca Tequila, St. Germain, Grapefruit Juice
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SOUTHPORT MULE 15
Tito's Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lime
 
WHISKEYS
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Buffalo Trace 16
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Bulleit Bourbon 16
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Four Roses Small Batch Select 19
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Woodford Reserve Bourbon 20
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Elijah Craig Bourbon 14
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Michter’s Single Barrel Rye 17
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Templeton Rye 4yr 16
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Whistle Pig Rye 10yr 22
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Sneaky Pete Single Malt Blend 16
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Balvenie Doublewood 12yr 22
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Laphroaig 10yr 16
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Glunz “Macduff” 11yr 16
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Glendfiddich 12 yr 16
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MacCallan 12yr 18
 
BEER
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Miller Lite 5
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Peroni 6
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Allagash White 8
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Lagunitas IPA 7
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Forst 8
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Heineken 0.0 (Alcohol Free) 8
 
Reservations
To Make A Dinner Reservation please call us @ 773-857-1401 or click here for online reservations by Resy