Osteria del Pastaio Menu
Osteria del Pastaio, an Italian-Sandwiches-Wine Bars gem located in Chicago, offers a unique dining experience. Known for its viral cheese wheel pasta, the menu boasts rich, cheesy, and truffle-infused dishes. Pesto pasta stands out for its creamy, flavorful twist, while the passion fruit cheesecake delights the palate. Despite the pricey lobster bisque, featuring chunks of lobster, other pasta options like the pecorini al tartufo nero and frutti di mare shine. With a good wine selection and attentive service, Osteria del Pastaio provides a memorable dining adventure. Don't miss the cheese wheel experience, a must-try with friends or on special occasions. Whether enjoying roasted rabbit tenderloin, sautéed calamari, or gnocchi short rib, each dish bursts with flavor at reasonable prices. The ambiance, though slightly dated, adds to the charm of this Italian culinary haven.
Antipasta
Brushetta Del Pastaio
Tomatoes, Cucumber, Mozzarella on Toasted Bread +
Sauteed WILD MUSHROOMS,
Green Asparagus, Garlic, Parmesan, Extra Virgin Olive Oil+
FRESH MAINE LOBSTER CEVICHE,
Mango, Cilantro, Limes, Avocado,
CALAMARI FRITTI
Lightly Fried Calamari in Spicy Pomodoro Sauce
SAUTÉED FRESH CALAMARI & JUMBO SHRIMP,
White Wine Herb Sauce
VITELLO TONNATO,
thin sliced roasted veal, tuna sauce
POLPETTE DI CARNE
Roasted Homemade Meat Balls, Light Tomato Sauce
Carpaccio
Thin Sliced Beef tenderloin, Mustard, Ratatouille Francescana, Parmesan+
PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA GRAN RISERVA
mo aged Prosciutto of Parma, Burrata, Condiments
CAPRESE
Premium Beefsteak Tomatoes, Imported Mozzarella di Bufala, Balsamic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil+
IMPORTED CREAMY BURRATA
Cherry Vine Tomatoes, Tomato Gaspacho, Basil Oil+
FRESH HEART OF PALMS,
Avocado, Asparagus, Truffle vinaigrette+
INSALATA TRICOLORE DELL OSTERIA
Arugula, Belgium Endive, Treviso, Gem lettuce, Parmesan reggiano, Lemon Oil Vinaigrette+
BARBABIETOLE E BURRATA
Roasted Beets in Sea Salt, Imported Burrata, Lime Honey Vinaigrette+
Caesar Salad
Romaine Lettuce, Radicchio, Ricotta salata Cheese, Anchovy Dressing
PENNE ARRABBIATA
Short Tube Penne Pasta, Mozzarella, Light Spicy Tomato Sauce +(we suggest Nduja sausage. )
SPAGHETTI CACIO E PEPE
Spaghetti, Pepper, Parmesan, Pecorino+ (we suggest Bottarga of mullet/dried Mullet Caviar)
FETTUCCINI ALFREDO
Fettuccini Pasta, Creamy Parmesan Sauce +
RIGATONI CON PESTO
Short Tube Pasta, Basil, Garlic, Pecorino Cheese +
TORTELLINI DI ZUCCA
Stuffed Butternut Squash Pasta, Sage Butter+
AGNOLOTTI, Pasta Filled With Osso Bucco
Spinach sauce, balsamic reduction
BUCATINI CARBONARA
Roman Pasta, Parmesan Reggiano , Guanciale, onions, Organic Egg
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE EMILIA
Classic Spaghetti, Earthy Angus Meat Sauce
GNOCCHI CON RAGU DI CARNE
Homemade Gnocchi, Braised Beef Short Rib in Own Juice (Gluten free available)
PAPPARDELLE CON ANATRA
Duck Confit Ragout, Pappardelle Pasta
RAVIOLI D’ARRAGOSTA
Homemade Fresh Maine Lobster Ravioli, Saffron Sauce
JUMBO SEA SCALLOPS Linguini,
HeirloomTomatoes, Spinach, Wine-Herb Sauce
LINGUINI VONGOLE
Little Neck Clams, white wine sauce
FRUTTI DI MARE
Black & White Pasta, Assorted fresh seafoodLight Tomato Sauce
PECORINI AL TARTUFO NERO,
Orecchiette Pasta, Wild Mushrooms, Sweet Peas, Leeks, Rum, Shaved Fresh BlackTruffles Served In Pecorino Cheese Wheel+
LOBSTER LINGUINI,
Fresh Maine Lobster
OSETRA STURGEON CAVIAR
Spaghetti, White Truffle sauce, chives
FRESH WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO
Risotto, parmesan reggiano
ROASTED LAMP CHOPS
Rosemary – Mustard sauce
MILLE FOGLIE,
Roasted Chicken stuffed with spinach, prosciutto, mozzarella, Wild Mushroom Sauce
VEAL SCALLOPINA,
Sauteed with lemon caper white wine sauce
LOBSTER RISOTTO
Asparagus, Arborio rice saffron Broth
