Pasta Al Gusto Menu

1955 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
  • Appetizers

    • Garlic Cheese Bread

      Toasted French bread and garlic-seasoned butter smothered in melted smoked mozzarella cheese.
    • Mozzarella Sticks

      6 mozzarella sticks served with a side of marinara sauce.
    • Calamari Fritti

      Tender calamari, lightly breaded and fried. Served with our special sauce and lemon wedges.
    • Ravioli Fritti

      Fried ravioli pasta filled with ricotta cheese and served with our marinara sauce.
    • Caprese

      Freshly sliced tomato and mozzarella medallions with Kalamata olives, basil and extra virgin olive oil.
    • Pomodoro E Caprino

      Melted goat cheese smothered in warm tomato marinara sauce and served with toasted French bread for dipping.
    • Bruschetta Di Pomodori

      Tuscan garlic bread with fresh chopped tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil.
    • Maryland Crab Cakes

      Our crab cakes are made in-house with lots of shredded Maryland crabmeat, herbs, spices, and Panko bread crumbs. Served with our special sauce
    • Arancini Di Riso (Margherita)

      Mozzarella & Tomato sauce filed Italian rice balls coated with bread crumbs and deep-fried,
  • Insalate

    • Insalata Mista

      Mixed greens topped with shredded carrots, plum tomatoes, Kalamata olives and homemade croutons. Served with balsamic vinaigrette.
    • Caesar Salad

      Crisp romaine lettuce topped with fresh-grated Parmesan cheese and homemade croutons and creamy Caesar Dressing
    • Primavera Salad

      Mix greens topped with grilled vegetables, plum tomatoes, and homemade croutons. Served with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
    • Cranberry Goat Cheese Salad

      Baby spinach and arugula with dried cranberries, red onion, roasted almonds and crumbled goat cheese. Served with nonfat sweet raspberry vinaigrette.
  • Pasta

    • Rotini Al Gusto

      Spiral pasta with grilled chicken, mushrooms, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes. Served with our signature "Al Gusto" cream sauce and Pecorino cheese. Prepared with garlic and topped with shredded Parmesan cheese.
    • Farfalle Aurora

      Bowtie pasta with grilled chicken, mushrooms and spinach. Topped with marinara cream sauce and smothered in melted smoked mozzarella cheese. Prepared with garlic.
    • Penne Alla Bolognese

      Tube pasta cooked with mushrooms, and cream in a hearty Bolognese meat (beef and pork) sauce. Topped with parmesan cheese.
    • Gnocchi Alla Gorgonzola

      Handmade Potato Dumplings with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Our Gorgonzola Cream Sauce. Topped with parmesan cheese.
    • Fettuccine Alfredo

      Fresh egg fettuccine in a creamy Alfredo sauce; garnished with cracked black pepper. Topped with parmesan cheese.
    • Ravioli Puttanesca

      Handmade Ravioli Filled with Ricotta Cheese, Served with Kalamata Olives, Capers, Oregano, and Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce with a Touch of White Wine. Topped with Parmesan Cheese
    • Linguine Frutti Di Mare

      Premium wild-caught clams, shrimp, scallops and mussels cooked in white wine, served over linguine and topped with a homemade tomato marinara sauce. Topped with parmesan cheese.
    • Pollo Alla Parmigiana

      Breaded chicken breast served with Pomodoro sauce, topped with smoked mozzarella cheese over spaghetti pasta.
    • Eggplant Parmigiana

      Lightly breaded eggplant, baked with melted smoked mozzarella and parmesan. In a Pomodoro sauce, served over spaghetti pasta
    • Linguine Alle Vongole

      Linguine pasta cooked with premium wild caught clams, white wine, olive oil, oregano and red pepper. Prepared with garlic and topped with shredded Parmesan cheese.
    • Conchiglie Salsiccia

      Conchliglie pasta with Italian sausage, peas, spinach in a white wine Pomodoro sauce. Topped with Romano cheese.
    • Spaghetti Con Polpette

      Spaghetti in a marinara sauce accompanied with three giant homemade meatballs and topped with fresh Parmesan cheese.
    • Spaghetti Al Pomodoro

      Spaghetti Served in Our Signature Marinara Sauce, Topped with Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, and Parmesan Cheese.
    • Orecchiette Baresi

      Shell pasta with shrimp, broccoli and fresh tomatoes in garlic and olive oil sauce. Topped with Pecorino Romano cheese
    • Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

      Spaghetti prepared with eggs, Pancetta,​ Parmesan cheese, black pepper and yellow onions in a creamy sauce. Topped with parmesan cheese.
    • Gamberi Alla Diavola (Spicy)

      Sautèed shrimp with red pepper flakes, Pomodoro sauce over spaghetti topped with Romano cheese
    • Rigatoni Alla Grassa

      Smoked chicken with pancetta, and red onions in a tomato vodka cream sauce with rigatoni pasta, topped with parmesan cheese.
    • Lasagna Della Casa

      Lasagna layered with ground beef, spinach, ricotta cheese, Béchamel sauce topped with Pomodoro sauce and melted smoked mozzarella cheese
    • Salmon Alla Vodka

      Pan-seared salmon, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, and vodka cream sauce served with linguine pasta
    • Tortellacci Pappalina"The Popes Pasta"

      Handmade Beef and Veal Tortellacci pasta with peas and prosciutto served in a roman style cream sauce. A pasta made popular by Pope Pius.
  • Dessert

    • Cheesecake

      Creamy cheesecake with graham cracker crust and strawberry sauce
    • Mousse Al Cioccolato

      Blended Chocolate mousse topped with waffle cookies, strawberries, and a strawberry cream sauce
    • Cannoli

      Cannoli shell with cannoli filling which is made with creamy whipped ricotta cheese, extra-fine sugar and a light drizzle of chocolate chips, topped with chocolate sauce.
    • Tiramisu

      A homemade rich dessert prepared with layers of mascarpone cream and an espresso shot dipped in ladyfingers.
    • Limoncello Mascarpone

      A homemade dessert prepared with layers of mascarpone lemon cream and lady fingers.
  • Extras

    • Fresh Steamed Broccoli

    • Mixed Vegetables Side

    • Homemade Italian Meatballs Side

    • Italian Sausage Side

    • Sliced Grilled Chicken Breast Side

    • Shrimp Side

  • Create Your Own Pasta

    • Create Your Own Pasta

      Visit our website to view our options. The world is yours! Create your own Pasta. Choose your pasta. Choose your sauce. Add any extras.

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