Cafe Bionda Menu

$$Italian
1924 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616
  • Starters & Sides

    • Arancini

      crispy rice balls with meat ragout, peas, and cheese, served over a vodka sauce
      $12.00
    • Italian Crudo

      fresh ahi tuna ceviche
      $20.00
    • Prosciutto E Melone

      fresh melon wrapped in prosciutto
      $15.00
    • Fried Or Grilled Calamari

      spicy tomato sauce, lightly fried or chargrilled
      $18.00
    • Stuffed Banana Peppers

      banana peppers, mild italian sausage, mozzarella cheese, marinara
      $15.00
    • Fritto Misto

      lightly fried calamari, shrimp, and zucchini, served with a side of spicy tomato sauce
      $24.00
    • Baked Clams

      6 little neck clams, garlic butter, bread crumbs, fresh herbs
      $19.00
    • Jumbo Crab Cake

      8 oz. crab cake, cajun aioli
      $24.00
    • Escarole And Beans

      sauteed in olive oil and garlic
      $11.00
    • Meatball Duo

      two jumbo meatballs with whipped ricotta
      $10.00
    • Shrimp Cocktail

    • Oysters

      half a dozen or a dozen East Coast oysters
    • Polpo Alla Griglia

      marinated grilled octopus
      $18.00
    • Garlic Knots

      breaded
      $4.00
  • Soups & Salads

    • Soup Of The Day

      ask server
    • Chopped

      iceberg, spinach, tomatoes, broccolini, olives, celery, carrots, peppers, cucumbers, corn, mozzarella, Italian vinaigrette
      $15.00
    • Classic Caesar

      romaine heart, croutons, Grana Padano cheese, Caesar dressing
      $15.00
  • Pizza

    • Margherita

      $20.00
    • Pepperoni

      $22.00
    • Sausage

      $22.00
    • Chicken Alfredo Pizza

      $25.00
  • Pastas

    • Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina

      creamy tomato and basil sauce with bufala mozzarella
      $26.00
    • Orecchiette W/Sausage And Rapini

      pasta ears, Italian sausage, broccolini, garlic, chili flakes, white wine, olive oil
      $24.00
    • Fettuccine Tricolore

      roasted shrimp, burrata, creamy basil pesto sauce
      $32.00
    • Duo Ravioli

      homemade butternut squash, ravioli, wild mushroom ravioli served with a white parmesan truffle cream sauce
      $27.00
    • Spaghetti And Meatballs

      homemade meatballs, marinara
      $21.00
    • Linguine Al Nero

      black squid ink linguini alfredo, Maine lobster, broccolini, and cherry tomato
      $38.00
    • Rigatoni Alla Vodka

      tomato vodka cream sauce, mascarpone, basil, whipped ricotta cheese
      $21.00
    • Pappardelle Bolognese

      homemade pasta ribbons, and traditional meat sauce
      $21.00
    • Nonna's Gravy

      slow braised pot roast, San Marzano's tomatoes, root vegetables & rigatoni
      $21.00
  • Favorites

    • Braciole

      flank steak stuffed with fresh herbs, bread crumbs, imported cheeses, slow roasted, served over cavatelli
      $30.00
    • Salmon

      fresh grilled wild salmon, garlic mashed potato, roasted broccolini
      $32.00
    • Brick Chicken

      whole boneless marinated chicken, fresh lemon, garlic, white wine, rosemary potatoes
      $35.00
    • Halibut Piccata

      pan-seared halibut, garlic lemon sauce, capers, wilted spinach
      $38.00
    • Branzino

      grilled branzino, roasted broccolini, black olives, arugula lemon vinaigrette salad
      $40.00
    • Alfredo Chicken Parmesan

      crispy fried chicken breast, spaghetti alfredo or marinara
      $28.00
    • Filet Cacio E Pepe

      two twin filet served with homemade cacio e pepe
      $42.00
  • Steaks & Chops

    • Grilled Lamb Chops

      two double cut colorado lamb chops, garlic mash potato, roasted broccolini
      $49.00
    • Skirt Steak

      10oz grilled skirt steak, garlic mashed potato, broccolini
      $37.00
    • Pork Chop

      14oz center-cut, garlic mash potato, roasted broccolini
      $35.00
    • Bone-In Ribeye

      16oz ribeye, garlic mashed potato, roasted broccolini
      $55.00
  • Desserts

    • Tiramisu

      $11.00
    • Cheesecake

      $11.00
    • Cannoli

      $10.00
    • Gelato

      $8.00
    • Limoncello

      Liquid dessert
    • Tiramisu Martini

      Liquid dessert
  • Cocktails

    • Italian Old Fashioned

      makers mark bourbon, amaro nonino, angostura bitters, demerara, luxardo cherry
      $16.00
    • Limoncello Martini

      hangar one vodka, limoncello, lemon juice, simple syrup, St. Germain
      $16.00
    • Blood Orange Paloma

      hangar one vodka, limoncello, lemon juice, simple syrup, St. Germain
      $16.00
    • Italian 75

      malfy blood orange gin, simple syrup, ramazzotti amaro, ruffino prosecco
      $16.00
    • Rossi Smash

      Bumbu rum, amaro nonino, fresh basil, strawberry, lemon
      $16.00
    • Berry Bellissimo

      bombay, lychee, simple syrup, lemon juice, mint, fresh muddled blackberries
      $16.00
    • Tiramisu Espresso Martini

      vanilla, vodka, mr. black, cold brew, simple syrup, topped with a lady finger & mascarpone
      $16.00
  • Beer

    • Son Of Juice

      $8.00
    • Zombie Juice

      $8.00
    • Robert The Bruce

      $8.00
    • Angry Orchard

    • Miller Light

      $6.00
    • Coors Light

      $6.00
    • Modelo

      $7.00
    • Corona

      $7.00
    • Stella

      $7.00
    • Moretti

      $7.00
    • Peroni

      $7.00
    • Menabrea Bionda Lager

      $7.00
    • Menabrea Ambrata

      $7.00
  • After Dinner Drinks

    • Nonino Amaro

      $12.00
    • Averna Amaro

      $12.00
    • Ramazotti Amaro

      $12.00
    • Frangelico

      $12.00
    • Luxardo Sambuca

      $12.00
    • Nonino Grappa Merlot

      $12.00
    • Nonino Grappa Moscato

      $12.00
    • Nonino Grappa Chardonnay

      $12.00
    • Tiramisu Liqueur

      $12.00
  • Ports

    • Sandeman Fine Tawny Port

      $16.00
    • Sandeman Founders Reserve Port

      $16.00
    • Sandeman Tawny 10 Year Port

      (bottle only)
      $16.00
  • Sparkling

    • Val D'Oca Prosecco, Veneto

    • Just Enjoy Prosecco Rose, Veneto

    • Mionetto 'Dolce' Moscato D'Asti Splits

  • White

    • Pinot Grigio, Ruffino 'Aqua Di Venus', Friuli Italy

    • Sauvignon Blanc, Crossings, Marlborough New Zealand

    • Imagery Chardonnay, California

    • Gavi Di Gavi, La Scolca White Label, Piedmont

    • Vermentino, Frescobaldi Massovivo, Tuscany

    • House White

      $10.00
  • Rose

    • Hampton Water Rose, Languedoc-Roussillon

  • Red

    • Pinot Noir, Meiomi, California

    • Chianti Classico, Cecchi, Tuscany

    • Rosso Blend, Falesco Vitiano, Umbria

    • Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso, Luigi Righetti, Veneto

    • Siena Blend, Ferrari Carano, Sonoma County

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, 7 Cellars, Paso Robles

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Simi, Alexander Valley

    • House Red

      $10.00
  • Champagne & Sparkling

    • Lanson Black Label Brut, Champagne

      $82.00
    • Perrier Jouet Brut Rose, Champagne

      $250.00
    • Luc Belaire Gold Label Brut, France

      $60.00
    • Gerard Bertrand Brut, Cremant De Limoux

      $55.00
    • Pitars Prosecco Gold Extra Dry Brut

      $75.00
  • White & Rose

    • Intrinsic Sauv Blanc, Washington State

      $52.00
    • Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

      $60.00
    • Girlan Pinot Bianco Sudtirol, Alto Adige

      $50.00
    • Patz & Hall Chardonnay, Sonoma County

      $60.00
    • Far Niente Chardonnay, Napa Valley

      $120.00
    • Tasca Regaleali Rose, Sicily

      $48.00
  • Italian White

    • Terlato Pinot Grigio, Friuli Italy

      $65.00
    • Tuffo Soave, Veneto

      $52.00
    • Tenuta Regaleali Cavallo Delle Fate Grillo, Sicily

      $60.00
    • Tormaresca Chardonnay, Puglia

      $54.00
  • Red

    • Chalk Hill Pinot Noir, Sonoma County

      $65.00
    • Davis Bynum Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley

      $70.00
    • Rutherford Hill Merlot, Napa Valley

      $70.00
    • Harvey & Harriet 'Booker' Red Blend, Paso Robles

      $70.00
    • Prisoner Red Blend, California

      $92.00
    • Post & Beam 'Far Niente' Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

      $80.00
    • Jordan Cabernet Sauvingon, Alexander Valley

      $140.00
    • Nickel And Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

      $250.00
    • Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

      $220.00
  • Italian Red

    • Monsanto Chianti Classico Reserva, Tuscany

      $60.00
    • Il Palagio Rosso (Super Tuscan), Tuscany

      $60.00
    • Bolgheri Rosso Toscana, Tuscany

      $65.00
    • San Polo Rosso Di Montalicino, Tuscany

      $70.00
    • Prunotto Barbaresco, Piedmonte

      $80.00
    • Pertinace Barolo, Piedmont

      $98.00
    • Frescobaldi Castelgio Brunello Di Montalcino, Tuscany

      $150.00
    • Luigi Righetti Amarone, Venetot

      $85.00
    • Domini Veneti Amarone, Veneto

      $90.00
  • Appetizers

    • Sausage And Peppers

    • Steamed Mussels

    • Stuffed Mushrooms

    • Fried Or Grilled Calamari

    • Baked Clams

    • Mini Meatballs

    • Seafood Salad

    • Antipasto Platter

    • Banana Peppers

    • Bruschetta

  • Salads

    • House

    • Chopped

    • Salami And Provolone

    • Bionda Salad

    • Beet And Arugula

    • Classic Caesar

    • Broccoli Lemon

    • Caprese

  • Pastas

    • Penne Marinara

    • Spaghetti Marinara

    • Rigatoni Vodka

    • Nana's Gravy

    • Orecchiette Sausage

    • Tortellini Carbonara

    • Papardelle Bolognese

    • Frutti Di Mare

    • Penne Romano

    • Lasagna

    • Homemade Short Rib Ravioli

    • Stuffed Shells

    • Meatballs

    • Italian Sausage

  • Weekly Specials

    • Monday

      Homemade Lasagna | homemade Italian recipe. special stacked lasagna
      $25.00
    • Tuesday

      Osso Bucco | with risotto ala milanese
      $35.00
    • Wednesday

      Short Rib Ravioli | chef cosimos famous short rib ravioli
      $24.00
    • Thursday

      Chef's Roast | Chef's selection of roasted meat
      $25.00
    • Friday

      Send Noods | Bottomless Pasta | choose your pasta and choice of sauce marinara, alfredo or vodka
      $36.00
    • Saturday

      Fuhgeddaboudit' | 5 Course Meal | includes arancini, prosciutto e melone, rigatoni alla vodka, choice of steak or fish, & dessert. complimentary glass of house red or white
      $79.00
    • Sunday

      bottomless mimosas
      $15.00
  • Happy Hour

    • Classic/Dirty Martini

    • Oysters

      half a dozen or a dozen East Coast oysters
  • Feast of the Seven Fishes

    • Baked Clams

      6 Little neck clams, garlic butter, bread crumbs, fresh herbs
    • Fritto Misto

      Fried Calamari, Artichoke Hearts, Zucchini
    • Seafood Salad

      Scungilli, Shrimp, Calamari, Lemon, Garlic, Olive Oil, Vinegar Peppers
    • Cozze Al Forno

      Baked Mussels, San Marzano tomato broth
    • Baccala Livornese

      Baked salt Cod, Livornaise sauce, creamy polenta
    • Prosciutto Wrapped Scallops

      Jumbo sea scallops, prosciutto, sage butter
    • 7 Fish Fra Diavolo

      Clams, mussels, shrimp, anchovies, monkfish, cod, scallops, linguine, spicy tomato sauce
    • Shrimp Scampi

      Garlic butter, herbs, bread crumbs
    • Monkfish Osso Bucco

      Braised monkfish steak, saffron risotto, Marsala wine sauce
  • First Course

    • Pizza Montanara

      Mini pizza, grape tomatoes, basil, pecorino cheese
    • Smoked Salmon Cannoli

      Goat cheese, pink peppercorns, passion fruitdressing
    • Fried Calamari

      Zesty marinara, lemon
  • Second Course

    • Short Rib Ravioli

      Braised short rib ravioli, red wine Demi glace
    • Rigatoni Alla Vodka

      Tomato vodka cream sauce, mascarpone, basil, whipped ricotta cheese
    • Baked Baccala

      Baked Cod, creamy polenta, saffron-garlic aioli
  • Third Course

    • Tiramisu

      Mascarpone, Espresso, Cocoa
    • Panna Cotta

      Raspberry, pistachio
  • Specialty Menu

    • Italian Wedding Soup

      Traditional italian soup made with vegetables,pork and beef meatballs
    • Heart-Shaped Ravioli

      Homemade heart-shaped ravioli stuffed withricotta and spinach served with a butterand sage sauce.
    • Fettuccine With Truffle

      Homemade fettuccine pasta with a creamyparmesan and truffle sauce
    • Halibut Francese

      Egg battered Alaskan Halibut, pan fried, lemonbutter sauce, sauteed spinach
    • Surf And Turf

      5 oz Filet Mignon, 4 crab stuffed jumbo shrimp,grilled asparagus, roasted potatoes
    • Raspberry Martini

      Absolut raspberry vodka, Chambord, Godiva chocolate liquor
    • Wine Pairing

      Add a bottle of house wine for $40 ora bottle of premium wine for $80
  • Breakfast

    • Pastry Platter

      Pain au chocolate, mini croissants, mini muffins, and an assortment of pastries
      $12.00
    • Bionda Breakfast Burger

      8 oz fresh ground patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion, dijonnaise, topped with a fried egg
      $17.00
    • Bagel & Lox

      Cured salmon topped with cream cheese, capers, onions, and tomato, served on a freshly baked bagel
      $12.00
    • Panettone French Toast

      An italian delicacy of Nutella, mix berries and whipped cream
      $15.00
    • Build Your Own Egg Omelet

      Choice of two seasonal vegetables (+$1), one meat (+$2), and one cheese (+$1.50) Vegetables: Avocado, green peppers, onion, spinach, tomato, red onion Meat: Bacon, breakfast sausage, breakfast hamCheese: Mozzarella, white cheddar, ricotta
      $13.00
    • Cacio E Pepe Poached Eggs

      Two poached eggs served on toasted sourdough bread drizzled with cacio e pepe sauce
      $17.00
    • Fire Grilled Steak And Eggs

      NY strip steak, cherry tomatoes, parmesan flakes, arugula, and fried eggs
      $26.00
    • Eggs Benedict

      A brunch staple consisting of poached eggs, bacon, on a toasted english muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce
      $17.00
    • Classic Italian Breakfast Toast

      Cooked ham, and melted asiago cheese, served with Italian aioli, mixed greens, and balsamic drizzle
      $15.00
    • Vegetable Quiche

      Seasonal vegetables, italian herb seasoning, baked in savory eggs, served with mixed greens
      $13.00
    • Pepper And Egg Sandwich

      Scrambled eggs and roasted peppers served on a French roll with mixed greens
      $15.00
  • Lunch

    • Arancini

      Fried rice balls with meat ragout, peas and cheese, served over a vodka sauce
      $9.00
    • Nicoise Salad

      Mixed greens, boiled eggs, green beans, red onion,tomatoes, tuna, and avocado
      $23.00
    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich

      Slice grilled chicken with tomato, cucumber,red onion and corn topped with mixed greens and balsamic dressing, served on toasted sourdough bread
      $16.00
    • Italian Sandwich

      San Daniele ham, buffalo mozzarella, Taggiasca olives, and light mayonnaise served with mixed greens
      $16.00
    • Bionda Pizza

      Margherita, Sausage, Pepperoni, or Breakfast Pizza (bacon, egg, and cheese)
      $20.00

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Menu Gallery

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