Riccardo Osteria Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Riccardo Osteria, a delightful Italian gem nestled in the heart of Chicago at 1023 W Lake St. The menu is a symphony of traditional flavors, showcasing artisan ingredients that promise to elevate your dining experience.
Begin with the Fried Arancini Siciliani or the Burrata & Prosciutto, where creamy textures collide with vibrant tastes. The assortment of fresh salads including Cuori di Lattuga Romana offers a refreshing contrast to heartier fare. The Pizza selections, such as the classic Margherita and the decadent Fotomodella, provide a crispy, flavorful crust that will have you savoring every slice.
With vegan and vegetarian options galore, along with intimate seating and an inviting ambiance, Riccardo Osteria is perfect for romantic dinners or celebratory gatherings with friends. Don't miss the chance to indulge in a true Italian experience!
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FRIED ARANCINI SICILIANI
Saffron rice balls filled with Bolognese
FAVA PECORINO E TARTUFO
Fava beans, truffle pecorino
POLPETTINE DI VITELLO
Veal and ricotta meatballs in puttanesca sauce
MOZZARELLA CAPRESE
Heirlooms tomatoes, olives, basil & E.V.O.O.
PEPPERED BEEF CARPACCIO
Arugula, avocado, hearts of palm, parmesan & lemon
BURRATA & PROSCIUTTO
Creamy mozzarella, 18 month aged prosciutto from Parma, truffle carpaccio
SASHIMI TUNA TARTARE
Cucumber carpaccio, avocado & crudité with lemon
FRITTURA DI MARE
fried shrimps & calamari lemon wedge and puttanesca sauce
CUORI DI LATTUGA ROMANA
Romaine hearts, croutons, parmesan, tuna dressing and anchovies
TRICOLORE & GOAT CHEESE
Endive, arugula, radicchio, aged balsamic with goat cheese
ARUGULA GRANA & CARCIOFI
baby arugula, artichokes, shaved parmesan with lemon dressing
VILLAGE
Heirloom tomato, feta cheese, olives & cucumber
INSALATE
PIZZACCIA ROMANA
ZUCCHINI CRESENZA & PARMIGIANO
+4 add prosciutto
MARGHERITA
Tomato, basil, mozzarella & oregano
DIAVOLA
Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni & salami
FOTOMODELLA
Crescenza cheese prosciutto arugula & truffle oil
RISOTTO OR SOUP OF THE DAY
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MILANESE CON POLPETTINE
Veal & ricotta meatballs, in Ossobuco
TARTUFATO AI PORCINI
Alpine porcini mushrooms, fontina & truffle oil
RISOTTO
PASTA
TROFIE AL PESTO GENOVESE
garlic, basil, parmesan & pine nut pesto sauce
TAGLIATELLE ALLA BOLOGNESE
Beef, veal, & pork classic ragú
ORECCHIETTE AGLIO OLIO E RAPINI
Rapini in garlic, E.V.O.O, grape tomatoes & provolone
BUCATINI ALLA CARBONARA
guanciale, bacon, egg yolk, and Pecorino Romano
GNOCCHI ALLA BAVA
Speck ham, fontina in vodka pink sauce
RIGATONI BUTTERA
Italian sausage,green peas braised in wine & tomato cream sauce, sprinkle ricotta salata
TAGLIOLINI PAGLIA E FIENO
Prosciutto, green peas & parmesan cream sauce
TORTELLONI BURRO E SALVIA
Spinach & Ricotta filled Ravioli butter-sage sauce
LINGUINE W/ CLAMS IN WHITE SAUCE
VEAL RAVIOLI
Parmesan cream sauce
PAPPARDELLE ALLA FIORENTINA
Braised short ribs ragu tomato, porcini sauce
TAGLIOLINI BIANCHI E NERI
Scallops, shrimp, zucchini & heirlooms tomato sauce
LOBSTER FILLED RAVIOLI IN SAFFRON CREAM SAUCE
SPAGHETTI CHITARRA IN ZESTY PESCATORA
GRILLED CALAMARI & SALMORIGLIO FRENCH BEANS
GRILLED OCTOPUS GENOVESE
W/ pesto & crushed potatoes
PEPPERED AHI TUNA TAGLIATA
Shaved fennel, orange & arugula salad
BRANZINO FILLET PICCATA
White wine & lemon-capers sauce w/ spinach
GRILLED SEAFOOD PLATTER
Tune, scallops, prawns, octopus, calamari w/ tricolore
GRILLED CHICKEN PAILARD
Topped with molten butter-herbs over baby spinach & lemon
PORK LOIN SALTINBOCCA
Topped w/sage & prosciutto white wine sauce
CHICKEN MILANESE
Pan-fried top w/ arugula, grape tomato balsamic
VEAL SCALOPPINE PARMIGIANA
Topped with tomato & Parmesan au gratin w/ Tuscan fries
VEAL SCALOPPINE AL LIMONE
white wine, lemon & caper sauce served w/garlic spinach
14 OZ NEW YORK STEAK
Cognac & Dijon mustard sauce with Tuscan fries
16 OZ RACK OF LAMB AU JUS
Garlic rapini & Tuscan fries
16 OZ VEAL SHANK OSSOBUCO
Braised in wine & tomato sauce over saffron risotto
16 OZ VEAL CHOP MILANESE
Pan-fried top w/arugula, grape tomato & balsamic
ENTRÉE
SIDES
TUSCAN FRIES
BABY SPINACH OR RAPINI
Sautéed in garlic & chili flakes
ASPARAGUS PARMIGIANA
Sautéed in butter & parmesan