Il Porcellino Menu (Update 2025)
Il Porcellino, a delightful Italian-salad-bar fusion located in Chicago, offers a range of amenities, including vegan options, wheelchair accessibility, and free Wi-Fi, making it a versatile dining choice. Known for their unique garlic bread and standout dishes like Baked Burrata Lasagna and Ravioli Al Forno, this restaurant has received glowing reviews from customers praising both the food quality and service. With a charming atmosphere and attentive staff, Il Porcellino provides a memorable dining experience. The menu features classics like chicken piccata, lasagna, and fettuccine alfredo, all prepared to perfection. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for comforting, flavorful Italian cuisine, Il Porcellino is a must-visit spot for food enthusiasts.
Breads
Whole Loaf Garlic Bread
freshly baked ciabatta loaf brushed with fresh garlic, sprinkled with parmesan cheese, and finished with hot garlic butter
House Baked Focaccia
house-made focaccia topped with parmesan and herbs and served with our signature marinara sauce for dipping
The Tuscan Cheese Bread
house-made focaccia topped with roasted garlic butter, pecorino, parmesan, and mozzarella cheese. baked until crispy and served with our signature marinara sauce
Side Marinara
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Crispy fried brussels sprouts tossed with bacon, aged balsamic, and garnished with pecorino cheeseGF - cross-contact with gluten and seafood from fryer
Imported Burrata
DiStefano burrata served with tomato pesto and toasted ciabatta
Fried Calamari
Crispy fried calamari and cherry peppers, served with lemon aioli and marinara
Grilled Calamari
Tender rhode island calamari marinated in fresh herbs and grilled. choice of siciliano (lemon, oregano, garlic) or arrabiata (calabrian chili tomato sauce, oven-roasted garlic)
Prime Beef Meatballs
Four prime beef meatballs simmered in marinara until tender
Stuffed Mushrooms
Five mushrooms stuffed with garlic spinach and parmesan breadcrumbs, and baked until golden. served with lemon and chicken jus
Fried Cheese Ravioli
Six cheese ravioli, breaded and fried. served with spicy marinara sauce and topped with grated parmesan
Caprese Salad
Buffalo mozzarella, nichols farm and orchard heirloom tomatoes, basil. GF.
Sausage & Peppers
Escarole & Beans
Antipasti
Insalata
Small Caesar Salad
An Italian classic! Chopped romaine tossed with house-made croutons, celery, parmesan cheese and creamy caesar dressing.
Large Caesar Salad
An Italian classic! chopped romaine tossed with house-made croutons, celery, parmesan cheese and creamy caesar dressing.
Small Green Chopped Salad
Fresh kale with poblano peppers, fennel, avocado, olives, brussels sprouts, pepperoncini, toasted pistachios, parmesan cheese, and chili flakes, served with a bright red wine vinaigrette. GF.
Large Green Chopped Salad
Fresh kale with poblano peppers, fennel, avocado, olives, brussels sprouts, pepperoncini, toasted pistachios, parmesan cheese, and chili flakes, served with a bright red wine vinaigrette. GF.
Small Italian Salad
Just like nonna used to make it! fresh chopped romaine with Genoa salami, fresh provolone, roasted peppers, red onion, fennel, celery, and cucumber, served with a zesty italian vinaigrette. GF.
Large Italian Salad
Just like nonna used to make it! fresh chopped romaine with Genoa salami, fresh provolone, roasted peppers, red onion, fennel, celery, and cucumber, served with a zesty italian vinaigrette. GF.
Baked Burrata Lasagna
Our world-famous lasagna layered with prime-beef bolognese, fontina, and asiago cream. topped with melted burrata cheese and served over homemade marinara.
Old School Cheese Ravioli
Imported four cheese ravioli served with your choice of house-made marinara, hearty prime beef meat sauce or fresh pistachio pesto.
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
A guest favorite! Imported rigatoni served with a creamy vodka sauce. GFA.
Spaghetti And Meatballs
A true classic: prime beef meatballs simmered in marinara and served with imported spaghetti.
Gnocchi Bolognese
Tender ricotta gnocchi dumplings, tossed in a rich prime beef bolognese sauce. GF
Ravioli Al Forno
Imported ravioli tossed in a asiago cream sauce and baked until golden brown. Served over house-made marinara and topped with sauteed spinach and crispy prosciutto.
Fettucine Alfredo
A classic fettuccine alfredo done 'Il Porcellino style' with crispy prosciutto on top.
Spicy Scampi Spaghetti
A staff favorite: delicious pan roasted shrimp, whole cloves of roasted garlic, and calabrian chilis, all deglazed with brandy and tossed with imported spaghetti. GFA.
Orecchiette
Crumbled Italian sausage, broccolini, garlic, tossed in a calabrian chili brodo, and finished with parmesan cheese and fennel pollen. GFA.
Pappardelle Alla Porcellino
Homemade pappardelle tossed with a rich meat ragu of pork shoulder, pork sausage and prime beef, finished with pecorino and parmesan cheese. GFA.
Roasted Chicken Penne
Penne pasta tossed with a creamy asiago tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and shredded roasted chicken. Garnished with fresh basil. GFA.
Penne Pesto Genovese
Penne tossed in a pistachio pesto with cherry tomatoes and aged parmesan.
Tagliatelle Primavera
House made tagliatelle pasta served in a garlic herb sauce with roasted shrimp, asparagus, cherry tomatoes and peas.
Spaghetti
Served with your choice of marinara or bolognese. GFA.
Pastas
Entrees
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken breast dredged in Italian bread crumbs and pan-fried. smothered with house-made marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, then baked until golden brown and bubbly. served with a side of spaghetti marinara.
Eggplant Parmesan
Thinly sliced eggplant dredged in italian breadcrumbs, and layered with marinara, pecorino, parmesan, and fontina cheese. Baked until golden brown and bubbly.
Brick Chicken Vesuvio
Half of a chicken, deboned, marinated in fresh herbs and garlic and cooked until extra crispy. Served with roasted potato wedges and a classic white wine, lemon, fresh herb sauce.GF - cross-contact with gluten and seafood from fryer.
Chicken Milanese
Breaded free range chicken breast served with lemon herb butter and a roasted broccolini.
Chicken Piccata
Parmesan crusted free range chicken breast grilled and served with angel hair pasta in a lemon, caper, white wine and garlic sauce.
Faroe Island Salmon Piccata
Faroe island salmon tossed in a lemon, caper, white wine sauce and served with roasted artichoke hearts and cherry tomatoes.GF
Steak Grigliata
Grilled hanger steak topped with garlic rosemary butter. Served with parmesan fries.GF - cross-contact with gluten and seafood from the fryer
Kids Spaghetti
Kids
Sides
Garlic Spinach
GF
Vesuvio Potatoes
Roasted Asparagus
GF
Roasted Broccolini
GF
Sauteed Kale
GF
Bomboloni
Freshly fried brioche donuts tossed in vanilla sugar and served with whipped mascarpone and whipped nutella.
Triple Chocolate Cake
Moist chocolate cake layered with chocolate mousse and topped with whipped cream.
Tiramisu
Coffee soaked lady fingers layered high with whipped mascarpone and finished with cocoa powder.
Dolci
Beverages
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Ginger Beer
Oi Ocha Green Tea
. fl oz can
Bottle Water
Aranciata Sparkling Water
. fl oz can