Osteria del Pastaio Menu

Welcome to Osteria del Pastaio, a charming Italian oasis located at 111 E Chestnut St, Chicago. This delightful restaurant offers a menu that showcases the essence of authentic Italian cuisine, with an impressive array of antipasti and pastas that are both flavorful and beautifully presented.

• Antipasta: Start your meal with highlights such as the Bruschetta Del Pastaio, featuring fresh tomatoes and mozzarella on toasted bread, or indulge in the Fresh Maine Lobster Ceviche paired with mango and cilantro.
• Pasta: Their hand-crafted pastas include the Penne Arrabbiata with a light spicy sauce and the creamy Fettuccini Alfredo, both crafted to perfection.

Expect exceptional service and a warm atmosphere reminiscent of Italy, making every visit to Osteria del Pastaio feel like a gastronomic escape. Your taste buds will thank you!

Antipasta

• Brushetta Del Pastaio

  Tomatoes, Cucumber, Mozzarella on Toasted Bread +

  US$16.00

• Sauteed WILD MUSHROOMS,

  Green Asparagus, Garlic, Parmesan, Extra Virgin Olive Oil+

• FRESH MAINE LOBSTER CEVICHE,

  Mango, Cilantro, Limes, Avocado,

• CALAMARI FRITTI

  Lightly Fried Calamari in Spicy Pomodoro Sauce

• SAUTÉED FRESH CALAMARI & JUMBO SHRIMP,

  White Wine Herb Sauce

• VITELLO TONNATO,

  thin sliced roasted veal, tuna sauce

• POLPETTE DI CARNE

  Roasted Homemade Meat Balls, Light Tomato Sauce

• Carpaccio

  Thin Sliced Beef tenderloin, Mustard, Ratatouille Francescana, Parmesan+

• PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA GRAN RISERVA

  24 mo aged Prosciutto of Parma, Burrata, Condiments

• CAPRESE

  Premium Beefsteak Tomatoes, Imported Mozzarella di Bufala, Balsamic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil+

• IMPORTED CREAMY BURRATA

  Cherry Vine Tomatoes, Tomato Gaspacho, Basil Oil+

• FRESH HEART OF PALMS,

  Avocado, Asparagus, Truffle vinaigrette+

• INSALATA TRICOLORE DELL OSTERIA

  Arugula, Belgium Endive, Treviso, Gem lettuce, Parmesan reggiano, Lemon Oil Vinaigrette+

• BARBABIETOLE E BURRATA

  Roasted Beets in Sea Salt, Imported Burrata, Lime Honey Vinaigrette+

• Caesar Salad

  Romaine Lettuce, Radicchio, Ricotta salata Cheese, Anchovy Dressing

Pasta

• PENNE ARRABBIATA

  Short Tube Penne Pasta, Mozzarella, Light Spicy Tomato Sauce +(we suggest Nduja sausage. 8)

• SPAGHETTI CACIO E PEPE

  Spaghetti, Pepper, Parmesan, Pecorino+ (we suggest Bottarga of mullet/dried Mullet Caviar)

• FETTUCCINI ALFREDO

  Fettuccini Pasta, Creamy Parmesan Sauce +

• RIGATONI CON PESTO

  Short Tube Pasta, Basil, Garlic, Pecorino Cheese +

• TORTELLINI DI ZUCCA

  Stuffed Butternut Squash Pasta, Sage Butter+

• AGNOLOTTI, pasta filled with Osso Bucco

  Spinach sauce, balsamic reduction

• BUCATINI CARBONARA

  Roman Pasta, Parmesan Reggiano , Guanciale, onions, Organic Egg

• SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE EMILIA

  Classic Spaghetti, Earthy Angus Meat Sauce

• GNOCCHI CON RAGU DI CARNE

  Homemade Gnocchi, Braised Beef Short Rib in Own Juice (Gluten free available)

• PAPPARDELLE CON ANATRA

  Duck Confit Ragout, Pappardelle Pasta

• RAVIOLI D’ARRAGOSTA

  Homemade Fresh Maine Lobster Ravioli, Saffron Sauce

• JUMBO SEA SCALLOPS* Linguini,

  HeirloomTomatoes, Spinach, Wine-Herb Sauce

• LINGUINI VONGOLE

  Little Neck Clams, white wine sauce

• FRUTTI DI MARE

  Black & White Pasta, Assorted fresh seafoodLight Tomato Sauce

• PECORINI AL TARTUFO NERO,

  Orecchiette Pasta, Wild Mushrooms, Sweet Peas, Leeks, Rum, Shaved Fresh BlackTruffles Served In Pecorino Cheese Wheel+

• LOBSTER LINGUINI,

  Fresh Maine Lobster

• OSETRA STURGEON CAVIAR

  Spaghetti, White Truffle sauce, chives

• FRESH WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO

  Risotto, parmesan reggiano

• ROASTED LAMP CHOPS

  Rosemary – Mustard sauce

• MILLE FOGLIE,

  Roasted Chicken stuffed with spinach, prosciutto, mozzarella, Wild Mushroom Sauce

• VEAL SCALLOPINA,

  Sauteed with lemon caper white wine sauce

• LOBSTER RISOTTO

  Asparagus, Arborio rice saffron Broth