The Pasta Tree Restaurant & Wine Bar

I Primi

• Antipasto PlateUSD 11.00

  Chef's choice of assorted sliced Italian salamis, cheeses and vegetables

• Beef CarpaccioUSD 13.00

  Thinly sliced Filet Mignon, topped with arugula, mushrooms, shaved Parmesan Reggiano drizzled with imported extra Virgin olive oil

• Mozzarella in SugoUSD 9.00

  Our own homemade breaded mozzarella with our beautiful fresh Tomato Vegetable sauce

• Jumbo Shrimp SauteUSD 14.00

  Five Jumbo Shrimp sauteed with garlic, fresh herbs, EVOO and white wine

• Caprese InsalataUSD 11.00

  Vine ripened tomatoes, in-house made fresh mozzarella, basil and capers drizzled with EVOO and balsamic glaze

• Beautiful Zuppa of the DayUSD 7.00

  Chef's creations

• CaesarUSD 8.00

  Romaine Hearts, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, homemade Caesar dressing and herbed croutons, roasted tomatoes

• Garden SaladUSD 6.00

  Mixed baby greens, shredded carrots and red cabbage, tomato and cucumber. Choice of three homemade dressings: Creamy Garlic, Balsamic Vinaigrette or Honey Poppy seed

• Arugula Fennel SaladUSD 10.00

  Arugula, shaved fennel, crispy prosciutto, truffle oil essence

I Secondi

The following entrees are served with your choice of fresh homemade egg, spinach, Whole wheat or gluten-free pasta ($2 extra charge)

• Cioppino (House Specialty)USD 32.00

  Jumbo Shrimp and Scallops, Prince Edward Island mussels, Australian Lobster Tail, New Zealand Tilapia served in a fresh tomato vegetable sauce

• Scallops alla AbruzzoUSD 26.00

  Seared Sea Scallops and steamed broccoli in a shaved garlic flake and crushed red pepper infused imported extra virgin olive oil sauce

• CarbonaraUSD 16.00

  A traditional dish from the Romano region of Italy consisting of sauteed bacon, onions and garlic finished with parmesan cream, fresh parsley and a coddled egg

• Fettuccini AlfredoUSD 16.00

  Freshly grated imported Romano cheese and cream with caramelized mushrooms

• Vegetarian Tomato SauceUSD 14.00

  Traditional tomato basil sauce made in-house fresh from imported Italian tomatoes

• Shrimp Pesto LinguiniUSD 26.00

  Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp with kalamata olives, artichoke hearts and sundried tomatoes in a fresh basil pesto

• Tomato Meat SauceUSD 16.00

  A combination of lean ground beef and veal in our traditional Italian tomato basil sauce

• Pasta PagliaraUSD 32.00

  Jumbo Shrimp and Scallops, Prince Edward Island mussels, Australian lobster tail and Atlantic salmon in a white wine fresh herb butter sauce

• Francese SauceUSD 17.00

  Our Homemade Tomato Meat Sauce with a touch of cream and fresh mushrooms

• Gorgonzola AlfredoUSD 18.00

  An chunky Italian bleu cheese Alfredo sauce served with fresh herbs and caramelized mushrooms

• Aglio Olio (Garlic & Oil)USD 15.00

  Crispy garlic flakes and crushed red chili flakes infused in imported EVOO- "Robert's Favorite"

• Tomato Vegetable SauceUSD 15.00

  A beautiful mixture of chunky zucchini, red and green peppers, leeks, onions, celery, carrots, mushrooms, tomatoes and fresh Italian herbs

• Shrimp Vegetable CreamUSD 26.00

  Jumbo shrimp sauteed and served in our homemade garden vegetable sauce

• Chicken AlfredoUSD 18.00

  Sauteed chicken breast with fresh mushrooms and Alfredo sauce

• Chicken Pesto LinguiniUSD 22.00

  Sauteed chicken breast with kalamata olives, artichokes and sundried tomatoes in a fresh basil pesto

• TortelliniUSD 18.00

  Egg pasta stuffed with parmesan, Romano and pecorino cheeses served with your choice of our homemade Tomato Meat, Tomato Vegetable, Alfredo or Francese Sauce

• Artichoke CreamUSD 17.00

  Our traditional Alfredo sauce served with artichoke hearts sautéed with garlic and fresh herbs

• Fresh Basil Pesto CreamUSD 17.00

  Our homemade Italian Sweet Basil Pesto made with garlic, toasted pine nuts, walnuts, parmesan cheese, spinach and a touch of cream

• Shrimp Broccoli CreamUSD 26.00

  Jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic and fresh herbs, steamed broccoli and our Alfredo sauce

Specialties of the House

• Homemade Meat LasagnaUSD 22.00

  Homemade egg pasta layered with ground veal, beef, and pork, ricotta, mozzarella and Romano cheese topped with tomato cream sauce

• Twin Lobster Tails

  Two Succulent Australian Lobster tails, butterflied and steamed with garlic, butter and fresh herbs

• Judi's Vodka Tomato SauceUSD 17.00

  A Chef's tested recipe of our traditional Italian tomato sauce a touch of cream, a splash of Vodka, kalamata olives and lots of love

• Pasta with ClamsUSD 19.00

  Baby clams in a rich garlic, white wine, butter and fresh herb sauce- Classic!

• Scallop Artichoke CreamUSD 26.00

  Suzzette's favorite! A delizioso combination of jumbo scallops and artichoke hearts in a Pernod Alfredo sauce

• Smoked Salmon AlfredoUSD 22.00

  Succulent smoked salmon, mushrooms and fresh herbs served in our traditional Alfredo Sauce. Not for the light hearted!

• Homemade ManicottiUSD 18.00

  Egg Pasta sheets stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan and fresh herbs with your choice of Tomato Meat, Tomato Vegetable, Alfredo or Francese sauce

Contornos (Sides)

• Grilled AsparagusUSD 7.00

  Shaved Parmesan, roasted tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette

• Steamed BroccoliUSD 5.00

  Salt, Pepper and shaved parmesan

• GnocchiUSD 9.00

  Potato Dumpling with gorgonzola Alfredo sauce

Dolce

All desserts are homemade

• Homemade TiramisuUSD 8.00

  The Best in the Midwest! Layers of ladyfingers soaked in Kahlua and espresso, sweetened mascarpone, chocolate and love!

• CheesecakeUSD 7.00

  Chef's creation

• Chocolate NemesisUSD 7.00

  "The Best Chocolate Cake, EVER!" Pat Bruno Chicago Sun-Times

Beverages

• Coke, Diet Coke, SpriteUSD 2.50

• Sprecher Ginger Ale, Grape or Root BeerUSD 4.00

• Dang! Root Beer, Red Cream Soda, Italian Cherry SodaUSD 2.25

• San Pellegrino Sparkling Aranciata, Blood Orange, Grapefruit, or LimonataUSD 2.75

• San Pellegrino

  • 250ml BottleUSD 2.75
  • 500ml BottleUSD 5.50

• Fresh Brewed Iced TeaUSD 2.50

• TAZO TeasUSD 2.25

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• Anodyne CoffeesUSD 2.25

• Lavazza EspressoUSD 3.00

• Lavazza Double EspressoUSD 4.50

• Lavazza CappuccinoUSD 3.75