Dinner

openings

soups
Item           $ Price
white bean soup savory sun–dried tomatoes, harvest vegetables & fresh basil 5.00
onion soup gratin francaise classic rich broth baked in a crock with emmenthaler&comte cheese with crispy onions 6.50
  small plates
bruschetta mozzarella fresca, fresh tomatoes & basil warmly sauteed in extra virgin olive oill 6.00
onion flan with fonduta a relish of crispy bacon, baby spinach & caramelized onions 7.00
caprese stack sliced vine–ripened tomatoes & fresh mozzarella with basil drizzled with extra virgin olive oil & a pungent sweet balsamic syrup 8.00
asparagus milanese grilled asparagus with a fried egg, grated parmigiano reggiano & truffle oil 8.00
crab cake resting in a mango citronette served with cool–as–a–cucumber & mint relish 8.75
escargots baked with garlic butter parsley & breadcrumbs 8.50
prince edward island mussels steamed with chablis, garlic & herb butter served with a crunchy garlic bruschetta 8.50
prince pdward island mussels steamed with cinzano, tomato & chorizo served with a crunchy garlic bruschetta 8.50
grilled calamari baby arugula, paper thin fennel, mint, lemon zest, a touch of chili peppers with a red wine vinaigrette 8.75
calamari fritti crispy tender pieces of squid served with a zesty cocktail sauce 8.75
pizza margherita with slices of vine–ripened tomatoes, mozzarella & fresh basil 7.50
  salads
betise salad a variety of baby lettuces encased in a thin cucumber round with roasted garlic vinaigrette & crispy sweet onions 5.50
caesar salad romaine lettuce, home baked croutons in a parmesan crisp atop a mascarpone phyllo pocket with caesar dressing & a drizzle of black olive tapenade 8.00
blue cheese salad mixed field greens, granny smith apple slices, sun–dried cherries sprinkled with maytag blue cheese & crunchy toasted walnuts with cider vinaigrette 8.00
arugula & beet salad organic roasted yellow & red beets, scattered goat cheese with a classic red wine vinaigrette 8.00
classic lyonnaise frisee, mixed fresh herbs, lardons, croutons & a poached egg with a sherry vinaigrette 9.50

dinner plates

  pastas
Item           $ Price
spaghetti with tomato basil sauce 11.00
spaghetti & meatballs very nice combination of veal, pork, spinach & toasted pinenuts in a classic tomato basil sauce 16.50
linguine with sauteed shrimp shallots, garlic, arugula, fresh lemon jus, extra virgin olive oil 17.50
fettuccine with creamy four cheese sauce sauteed mushrooms, peas & prosciutto in a savory four cheese sauce 16.00
whole wheat fusilli pancetta, caramelized onions, broccoli & cherry tomatoes sprinkled with fresh ricotta 16.00
pappardelle bolognese traditional delicate meat sauce drizzled with bechamel 16.00
whole wheat angel hair asparagus, lemon zest, shaved parmesan, sun–dried tomatoes & extra virgin olive oil 15.50
baked ziti italian sausage ragu & skim milk mozzarella 16.50
  fowl
amish chicken rotisserie half–chicken lemon, garlic, natural jus & pommes frites 17.50
stuffed chicken breast spinach & aged provolone over yukon gold potato hash with sun–dried cherry jus & julienned granny smith apples 17.50
  fish
norwegian salmon caprese grilled with extra virgin olive oil & herbs over a mozzarella & fresh basil risotto cake with a cherry tomato confit 22.00
lake superior whitefish piccata sauteed in extra virgin olive oil, white wine & lemon with capers, paper thin slices of yukon gold potatoes, croutons & green beans 21.50
  meat
calves liver sauteed with applewood smoked bacon, vidalia onions, potato puree, balsamic vinegar & grain mustard 20.00
bacon wrapped pork tenderloin with a subtle black olive jus and a fresh peach & leek risotto 21.00
grilled skirt steak (10 oz) served with natural jus, herb butter & pommes frites 19.50
grilled 1/2 pound hamburger boursin cheese, grilled onions, romaine & tomato with pommes frites 14.00

18% MAY BE added to parties of 6 or more.

reservations

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Plaza del Lago
1515 Sheridan Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
847.251.3654