Nico Osteria Menu

1015 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611
  • Pastries

    • QUICHE DANISH

      Goat cheese, spinach, savory custard
      $7.00
    • CROISSANT

      (V) Handmade croissants laminated with a really good Wisconsin butter
      $6.00
    • BLUEBERRY MUFFIN

      Tahitian vanilla muffin with fresh blueberries
      $4.00
    • HAM AND CHEESE CROISSANT

      Honey ham, swiss cheese, croissant dough
      $7.00
    • EVERYTHING BAGEL

      (V) Cream cheese
      $5.00
    • PAIN AU CHOCOLATE

      Our croissant dough, filled with milk chocolate ganache
      $7.00
    • NICHOL’S STRAWBERRY SCONE

      Strawberry scone filled with lemon cream cheese
      $5.00
  • Sides

    • BACON

      (B)
      $6.00
    • SLICED FRUIT & BERRIES

      (V)
      $6.00
    • BREAKFAST SAUSAGE LINKS

      $6.00
    • BREAKFAST POTATOES

      (V)
      $5.00
    • HOUSEMADE TOAST

      (V) Seasonal jam, butter
      $5.00
  • Breakfast

    • GREEK YOGURT PARFAIT

      (V) Vanilla greek yogurt, housemade granola, berries
      $13.00
    • NICO SCRAMBLE

      Spinach, pancetta, spiced tomato salsa, breakfast potato, parmasan
      $18.00
    • AVOCADO TOAST

      (V)* Oyster mushroom sott’olio, cherry tomato, arugula
      $15.00
    • OMG FRENCH TOAST

      (V) Peach preserves, whipped cream, pecans
      $16.00
    • AMERICAN BREAKFAST

      Two eggs, breakfast potatoes, choice of toast, breakfast meat
      $18.00
    • SALMON & BRANZINO SAUSAGE BENEDICT

      English muffin, 2 poached eggs, hollandaise, potatoes
      $15.00
    • ROASTED SHORT RIB BREAKFAST SANDWICH

      Pulled short rib in jus, house giardiniera, provolone, spiced tomato sauce, fried egg, english muffin
      $15.00
    • STEAK AND EGGS

      Hanger steak, breakfast potatoes, beef ju, (choice of egg)
      $18.00
  • Sides

    • BACON

      (B)
      $6.00
    • SLICED FRUIT & BERRIES

      (V)
      $6.00
    • BREAKFAST SAUSAGE LINKS

      $6.00
    • BREAKFAST POTATOES

      (V)
      $5.00
    • HOUSEMADE TOAST

      (V) Seasonal jam, butter
      $5.00
  • Pastries by nico

    • QUICHE DANISH

      Goat cheese, spinach, savory custard
      $7.00
    • CROISSANT

      (V) Handmade croissants laminated with a really good Wisconsin butter
      $6.00
    • BLUEBERRY MUFFIN

      Tahitian vanilla muffin with fresh blueberries
      $4.00
    • HAM AND CHEESE CROISSANT

      Honey ham, swiss cheese, croissant dough
      $7.00
    • EVERYTHING BAGEL

      (V) Cream cheese
      $5.00
    • PAIN AU CHOCOLATE

      Our croissant dough, filled with milk chocolate ganache
      $7.00
    • NICHOL’S STRAWBERRY SCONE

      Strawberry scone filled with lemon cream cheese
      $5.00
  • Salad

    • HOUSE SALAD

      (V) Raspberry, goat cheese, cucumber, almonds, maple espelette vinaigrette
      $11.00
    • BABY GEM CAESAR SALAD

      Cherry tomato, shaved parmesan, grilled focaccia
      $16.00
    • CHOPPED SALAD

      Baby gem, boiled egg, avocado, radish, Alpencheddar, cucumber, dill, parsley, red wine vinaigrette
      $17.00
  • Sandwiches

    • CHICKEN PARMESAN

      Fried chicken breast, provolone, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce, basil, ciabatta
      $15.00
    • PLT

      Porchetta, heirloom tomato, lettuce, sun dried tomato aioli on wheat bread
      $17.00
    • SMASH BURGER

      Double patty, harissa spiced aioli, caramelized onions, thick cut pickles, taleggio
      $18.00
    • TURKEY CLUB

      (B) Bacon, avocado, lettuce garlic aioli, ciabatta
      $15.00
  • Entrees

    • BRAISED SHORT RIB

      German butterball potatoes, gremolata, chimichurri, spicy charred lemon hollandaise
      $22.00
    • ANGEL HAIR AND MEATBALLS

      Pomodoro sauce, veal & pork meatballs, basil, parmesan
      $20.00
    • YELLOW TOMATO CONCHIGLIE

      Sauteed jumbo shrimp, parmesan
      $22.00
    • PAN SEARED SCALLOP

      Green risotto, sauce vierge, fennel, arugula, watermelon radish
      $24.00
    • RIGATONI

      Lamb bolognese, brown butter bread crumbs, parmesan
      $18.00
    • HALF ROASTED CHICKEN

      Smashed potatoes, marsala sauce
      $28.00
  • Shareables

    • OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL

      (V) Seasonal mignonette, giardiniera, lemons
      $3.25
    • PAOLO’S BURRATA

      (V) Peach jam, strawberry vinaigrette, celery, arugula, focaccia
      $18.00
    • NICHOL’S FARM CARROT HUMMUS

      (VG) Roasted carrot hummus, ras al hanout, pickled carrots, chili oil, ciabatta
      $15.00
    • MEATBALLS

      Pomodoro sauce, parmesan, mozzarella, sourdough
      $14.00
    • FIREFLY FARMS SPRUCE RESERVE CHEESE

      (V) Goat’s milk, apricot conserva, marcona almon, grapes, ciabatta
      $16.00
    • PROSCUITTO, CULATELLO CLASSICO

      Marinated summer melon, mint, ciabatta
      $24.00
  • Crudo

    • OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL

      Served on ice with seasonal mignonette and giardiniera
      $3.25
    • KANPACHI

      Fennel sott’olio, calabrian chili
      $18.00
    • CRIMSON SNAPPER

      Castelvatrano olive, fresno chili, verjus, agromato, american caviar
      $21.00
    • CHEF’S DAILY SELECTION

  • Primi

    • BRUSSELS SPROUT BRUSCHETTA

      (V) Stracciatella, hazelnuts, lemon honey
      $15.00
    • ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

      (VG Black sesame tahini, baby artichoke, vadouvan
      $18.00
    • ROBIOLA ALTA LANGE

      Goat milk, apricot conserva, marcona almond, ciabatta
      $16.00
    • NICHOL’S FARM CARROT HUMMUS

      (V) Tahini, roasted chickpeas, ras al hanout, ciabatta
      $15.00
    • SEARED SCALLOPS

      N’duja, kohlrabi, fennel, golden raisin, amaro cream
      $22.00
    • PAOLO’S BURRATA

      (V) Peach jam, smoked tomato vinaigrette, celery, young mustard greens, focaccia
      $20.00
    • PROSCUITTO, CULATELLO CLASSICO

      Marinated melon, mint, ciabatta
      $24.00
  • Insalata

    • ROASTED BRUSSELS AND PEAR

      (V) Brussel's sprouts, pear, endive, dijon vinaigrette, cashew
      $17.00
    • GEMS & RADISHES

      (V) Baby gem lettuces, green goddess dressing, seasonal radishes, egg, calabrian chili
      $17.00
    • WERP’S FARM SALAD

      (V) Mixed greens, radish, cucumber, goat cheese, espelette vinaigrette
      $14.00
  • Contorni

    • HEIRLOOM POLENTA

      (V) “Bloody Butcher” polenta, lion's mane mushroom, calabrian chili
      $17.00
    • KANPACHI & POTATO SOUP

      (V) Creamy fish brodo, potato pave, chili oil, sliced kanpachi
      $18.00
    • TRUFFLE POTATO DUMPLING

      (V) Maitake mushroom, Nichol’s farm potatoes
      $16.00
  • Secondi

    • SPAGHETTI

      Braised boar shoulder ragu, pistachio, honenut squash
      $22.00
    • RIGATONI

      Lamb bolognese, parmigiano reggiano, brown butter breadcrumbs
      $23.00
    • SUPERIOR SALMON

      Cucumber & fennel salad, chickpeas, smoked yogurt
      $36.00
    • CHICKEN VESUVIO

      Poached red potatoes, capers, pearl onions, lemon & chicken jus
      $31.00
    • MUSHROOM RAGU

      (V) Papparedelle, goat cheese, basil gremolata
      $24.00
    • GROUPER

      Rye berry risotto, shrimp farce, spinach, sweet corn
      $38.00
    • DORADE

      Cabbage, cherry tomato, dill, white wine sauce
      $33.00
    • 16OZ NEW YORK STRIP STEAK

      Peppercorn aioli, umami onion
      $62.00

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