Balkanika Restaurant Menu

1414 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
  • Pizza

    • Margarita Pizza

      With fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and garlic infused oil.
      $15.99
    • Caprichosa Pizza

      With ham, mushroom & olives topped with mozzarella cheese.
      $18.99
    • Balkanika Pizza

      Flat sausage, bacon, ham, cheese and tomato sauce.
      $18.99
    • Arugula-Prosciutto Pizza

      Cherry tomatoes, smoked gouda, prosciutto, arugula and shaved parmesan.
      $18.99
  • Flatbreads

    • Plain Flatbread

      $5.99
    • Garlic Flatbread

      $5.99
    • Feta Flatbread

      $7.99
    • Mozzarella Flatbread

      $7.99
    • Combo Flatbread

      $7.99
  • Appetizers

    • Balkanika Cheese Bites

      $12.99
    • Creamy Cheese Bites

      Creamy cheese crusted with cornflakes served with blueberry jelly.
      $9.99
    • Cheese Bites Mix

      Deep fried feta cheese or mozzarella.
      $11.99
    • Potatoes Saute

      $9.99
    • Fresh Cut Chips

      $9.99
    • Chicken Liver

      With mushrooms and onions.
      $12.99
    • Sautéed Mushrooms

      In butter garlic and dill.
      $10.99
    • Wolf Bites

      Savory pork tenderloin bites sautéed in white wine sauce.
      $13.99
    • Thracian Style Dish On A Clay Pot

      $11.99
    • Shopian Style Dish On A Clay Pot

      $10.99
    • Stuffed Peppers

      Roasted breaded peppers stuffed with feta cheese and egg, served with garlic dip.
      $10.99
    • Breaded Mozzarella Cheese

      $10.99
    • Stuffed Mushrooms

      Baked with mozzarella cheese.
      $11.99
    • Chicken Hearts

      Sautéed chicken hearts in white wine and garlic sauce.
      $12.99
    • Broccoli Au Gratin

      Sautéed broccoli in creamy-garlic sauce, baked with mozzarella.
      $12.99
    • Zucchini Crockets

      $12.99
    • Fried Zucchini

      Greek style zucchini, served with garlic dip & dill.
      $10.99
  • Brunch Menu

    • Omelette Brunch

      With 2 toppings.
      $10.99
    • Scrambled Eggs Brunch

      $7.99
    • Eggs Panagurian Style Brunch

      $10.99
    • Mish-Mash Brunch

      $11.99
    • Mekici Brunch

      $11.99
    • Eggs & Feta Baked Sandwich Brunch

      $11.99
    • Mozzarella Baked Sandwich Brunch

      $11.99
    • Ham & Mozzarella Baked Sandwich Brunch

      $11.99
    • Ground Pork Meat Baked Sandwich Brunch

      $11.99
  • Soups

    • Tarator Cold

      $4.50
    • Meatball Soup

      $5.99
    • Beef Tripe Soup

      $6.99
    • Chicken Soup

      $5.99
    • Lamb Soup

      $6.99
  • Salads

    • Russian Salad

      $9.99
    • Katak Salad

      Feta and yogurt spread, mixed with garlic, walnuts and dill served with roasted peppers.
      $8.99
    • Snejanka Salad

      Creamy yogurt (tzatziki style) with cucumbers, dill and touch of garlic and walnuts.
      $8.99
    • Shopska Salad

      Tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, peppers, shredded feta cheese, garnished with parsley.
      $9.99
    • Fresca Salad

      Mixed greens, grilled zucchini, cherry tomatoes, pumpkin seeds and grilled feta cheese, tossed with balsamic dressing.
      $13.99
    • Shepherd Salad

      Tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, roasted bell peppers, red onion, mozzarella, feta cheese, ham, corn and boiled egg.
      $12.99
    • Garden Salad

      Lettuce, cabbage, carrots, red onion, mushrooms, corn, tossed in our homemade green vinaigrette.
      $9.99
    • Easter Salad

      Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, green onion, radishes, olives, and boiled egg.
      $8.99
    • Cabbage Salad

      Shredded fresh cabbage, carrots and dill.
      $8.99
    • Village Salad

      Tomatoes, cucumbers, roasted peppers, red onion, radishes, parsley and feta cheese.
      $10.99
  • Sides

    • Mashed Potatoes

      $4.99
    • Potatoes Saute

      $4.99
    • Fries

      $4.99
    • Fresh Cut French Fries

      $4.99
    • Tomatoes & Cucumbers

      $4.99
    • Cabbage Salad

      $4.99
    • Green Salad

      $4.99
    • Baked Vegetables

      $4.99
    • White Rice

      $4.99
  • Homemade Dry Meats

    • Homemade Beef Sudjuk

      $11.50
    • Homemade Pork & Beef Sudjuk

      $9.50
    • Fillet Elena

      $9.50
    • Babek Balkanika

      $9.50
    • Beef Pastarma

      $11.50
    • Lukanka Balkanika

      $9.50
    • Pork Shoulder Balkanika

      $9.50
    • Homemade Spreads

      Katak, baba ghanoush, feta spread.
      $10.99
    • Mix

  • New At Balkanika

    • Pork Liver

      Lightly sautéed pork liver.
      $9.99
    • Lamb Head

      Lamb head sautéed in butter scallions and mint.
      $18.99
    • Beef Tripe

      Sautéed in butter mushrooms backed with mozzarella cheese.
      $12.99
    • Pork Ears

      Crispy pork ears.
      $11.99
    • Buratta Caprese

      $13.99
    • Beef Tongue

      in butter.
      $18.99
    • Chicken Cornflakes

      $12.99
    • Panko Chicken

      $11.99
  • Grill

    • Beef Meatballs

      $18.99
    • Chicken Fillet

      $14.99
    • Mini Meatballs

      $15.99
    • Chicken Thights

      $16.99
    • Karnache

      $17.99
    • Pork Steak

      $17.99
    • Combo Skewers

      $16.99
    • Kufte

      $3.99
    • Kebapche

      $3.99
    • Butcher Meatball

      $7.99
    • Lamb Chops

      $24.99
  • Specialties

    • Baked Potatoes

      Sautéed potatoes baked with chicken, pickles, corn, egg and cheese.
      $15.99
    • Chicken Alfredo

      Tender chicken filet in our Alfredo sauce with mushrooms served with mashed potatoes.
      $21.99
    • Roasted Lamb

      Served with green salad.
      $28.99
    • Chicken Fantasy

      Chicken breast sautéed with mixed vegetables, mushrooms, capers and a light cream sauce.
      $20.99
  • Balkan Specialties

    • Chebapi

      $16.99
    • Butcher's Meatballs

      Stuffed with bacon, onion, pickles, & mozzarella, served with seasoned potato wedges & scallions.
      $18.99
    • Shashlik

      Chef's marinated grilled chicken, pork or combo meat with onions, mushrooms and peppers on skewers.
      $25.99
    • Boliarski Sach

      Choice or combination of marinated chicken and pork, with vegetables, light cream topped with melted mozzarella served in sizzling plate. (chicken, pork, lamb).
      $28.99
    • Balkan Style Meats

      Mixed grilled Balkan style pork meats.
      $22.99
    • Homemade Sudjuk

      $16.99
  • From The Sea

    • Fried Calamari

      Served with cocktail sauce.
      $15.99
    • Grilled Calamari

      Served with mixed greens and chimichurri sauce.
      $19.99
    • Shrimp Tequila

      Sautéed in tequila Cajun light cream sauce.
      $15.99
    • Grilled Octopus

      Served over mashed potatoes with chimichurri sauce.
      $18.99
    • Salmon Crostini

      $15.99
    • Shrimp Skewers

      Served with mixed greens.
      $16.99
    • Seafood Mix

      Calamari, shrimp & octopus served with mixed greens salad.
      $28.99
    • Grilled Trout

      Served with baked vegetable and white rice.
      $18.99
    • Grilled Norwegian Salmon

      Served with baked vegetables and white rice.
      $21.99
    • Grilled Mackerel

      Served with baked vegetables and white rice.
      $17.99
    • Sea Bass

      Served with baked vegetables and white rice.
      $32.99
    • Sea Bream

      Served with baked vegetables and white rice.
      $32.99
  • Desserts

    • Napoleon

      $8.99
    • Garash Cake

      $7.99
    • Crepes

      Blueberry jam, nutella, honey & walnuts.
      $8.99
    • Creme Brulee

      $7.99
    • Biscuit Cake

      $6.99
  • Beverages

    • Espresso

      $3.50
    • Cappuccino

      $4.50
    • Latte

      $4.50
    • Frappe

      $6.00
    • Natural Juice

      $3.50
    • Fresh Juice

      $7.00
    • Soda

      $3.50
    • Orange San Pellegrino

      $4.50
    • Lemon San Pellegrino

      $4.50
    • San Pellegrino

      $6.00
    • Perrier

      $3.50
    • Red Bull

      $6.00
    • Nestle Water

      $4.00
    • Fiji Water

      $5.00
  • Appetizers Catering

    • Combo Spread Catering

      Includes baba ghanoush (roasted mashed eggplant dip), roasted red pepper-feta spread, and katak spread. Served with homemade pita bread.
      $52.00
    • Balkanika Cheese Bites Catering

      Deep-fried strips of feta cheese and mozzarella cheese.
      $48.00
    • Charcuterie Catering

      Includes assorted dry-cured meats.
      $40.00
    • Creamy Cheese Bites Catering

      With cornflakes. Served with blueberry jelly.
      $48.00
    • Fried Zucchini Catering

      Served with garlic dip and dill.
      $48.00
    • Chicken Strips Catering

      With cornflakes. Served with homemade garlic sauce.
      $48.00
    • Friends' Potatoes Catering

      Chicken, sautéed potatoes, pickles, corn, and egg in a cream sauce. Topped with baked mozzarella cheese.
      $48.00
    • Salmon Crostini Catering

      Includes homemade toasted bread with roasted red pepper spread. Topped with smoked salmon.
      $36.00
    • Deep-Fried Chicken Strips Catering

      $48.00
    • Zucchini Crockets Catering

      Served with garlic yogurt dip.
      $38.00
  • Hot Entrees Catering

    • Sach Catering

      Your choice of meat with vegetables and mozzarella cheese.
      $72.00
    • Veggie Sach Catering

      With mozzarella cheese. Served with cream sauce.
      $68.00
    • Chicken Fantasy Catering

      Chicken breast strips sautéed with mixed veggies, mushrooms, and capers in a cream sauce.
      $84.00
    • Hunter-Style Chicken Catering

      Chicken sautéed with mushrooms, pickles, and ham in a tomato paste.
      $84.00
    • Risotto Catering

      With green peppers, red peppers, carrots, mushrooms, and peas in a cream sauce.
      $60.00
    • Chicken Filet Catering

      With homemade mushroom demi-glace sauce.
      $84.00
    • Wolf Bites Catering

      Pork tenderloin sautéed in white wine sauce and potatoes.
      $96.00
  • A La Carte Meats Catering

    • Balkan Style Grill Meats Catering

      Include grilled sausage, kebapche, meatball, boneless pork steak, and pork skewer.
      $96.00
    • Grilled Chicken Fillets Catering

      $48.00
    • Grilled Chicken Thighs Catering

      $48.00
    • Grilled Pork Steak Catering

      $48.00
  • Salads & Sides Catering

    • Sautéed Potatoes Catering

      With garlic and dill.
      $24.00
    • Baked Veggies Catering

      Seasoned baby carrots, red potatoes, green beans, and cauliflower.
      $24.00
    • Village Salad Catering

      Tomatoes, cucumbers, roasted red peppers, red onions, parsley, and crumbled feta.
      $48.00
    • Shepherd Salad Catering

      Tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, red onions, corn, boiled eggs, ham, shredded mozzarella, and feta cheese.
      $54.00
    • French Fries Catering

      $24.00
    • Tzatziki Salad Catering

      Strained Greek yogurt with cucumbers, garlic, and dill.
      $32.00
    • Garden Salad Catering

      Lettuce with cabbage, carrots, red onions, mushrooms, green bell peppers, roasted red peppers, and corn in a green vinaigrette. As a side salad, you can usually order for just half your headcount.
      $48.00
    • Harvest Salad Catering

      Cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, ham, and shredded mozzarella in creamy garlic dressing.
      $48.00
  • Desserts Catering

    • Napoleon Catering

      Crispy pastry layered with sweet vanilla custard.
      $40.00
    • Biscuit Cake Catering

      Homemade biscuits with walnuts and mascarpone cream.
      $40.00
    • Mascarpone Rice Pudding Catering

      $40.00

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Menu Gallery

  • Menu 1
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  • Menu 5
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