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La Bella Chicago Menu
River North
breakfast
EntréEs
PASTRY BASKET
16
chef’s selection of fresh baked pastries
YOGURT SEMIFREDO
13
house granola, flax seed, honey, berries
avocado toast*
19
ciabatta, herb ricotta, heirloom tomato, egg, fruit
Stuffed french toast
16
texas toast, mascarpone, berries, maple syrup
EGGS FLORENTINE*
21
english muffin, tomato, spinach, egg, breakfast potato, hollandaise
breakfast sandwich*
17
egg, american cheese, chicken sausage, breakfast potato, brioche
MONROE OMELETTE*
19
pepper, onion, mushroom, arugula, american cheese, breakfast potato
La Bella breakfast*
20
two eggs any style, toast, sausage or bacon, breakfast potato
steak & eggs*
25
6oz strip steak, 2 eggs any style, breakfast potato
sides
PORK OR CHICKEN SAUSAGE
12
two eggs your way*
6
breakfast potatoes
11
toast
9
white, wheat, gluten-free, english muffin
bacon
13
fruit bowl
5
beverages
We proudly serve Sparrow Coffee
coffee
4
cappuccino
6
latte
6
espresso
4
apple, orange, cranberry juice
6
brunch
Starters
FRESH FRUIT BOWL
5
YOGURT PARFAIT
13
Pastry Plate
16
Chefs selection of Fresh pastries
Soups:
cup 6 / bowl 8
MINESTRONE OR TOMATO BASIL
Sweets
TIRAMISU
10
BANANA NUTELLA TRIFLE
13
nutella mousse, sliced bananas, chocolate hazelnut
ASSORTED GELATO & SORBETO
5
5 / scoop
Eggs & Such
Available until 2pm
AVOCADO TOAST Veg
19
sea salt ciabatta, whipped herb ricotta, heirloom tomato
add egg 2
add egg 2
Stuffed french toast
16
texas bread, stuffed with mascarpone cheese, blueberries, strawberries, raspberry topped with powder sugar and maple syrup
EGG BENEDICT FLORENTINE
21
english muffin, topped with tomatoes, spinach, poached egg, hollandaise sauce
BREAKFAST SANDWICH
17
brioche bun, scrambled eggs, american cheese, arugula, chicken sausage patty
MONROE OMELET*
19
peppers, onions, mushrooms, arugula, american cheese
La BElla breakfast*
20
eggs any style, toast, sausage or bacon, breakfast potato
steak & eggs*
25
6 oz. NY strip steak, eggs any style, breakfast potato
Savory
BURRATA PROSCIUTTO
19
cantaloupe, arugula, cherry tomatoes, balsamic glaze, extra virgin olive oil, black salt
ROMANO CRUSTED CHICKEN CHOP SALAD
25
chopped crisp greens, blue cheese, genoa salami, olives, tomatoes, pepperoncini, pasta,mild giardinara, croutons, italian vinaigrette
PESTO CHICKEN PANINI
20
pesto, sundried tomato, provolone, arugula
ITALIAN STEAK SANDWICH
27
strip steak, provolone, caramelized onions, mushroom, balsamic, arugula, truffle oil, ricotta salsa verde
LA BELLA BURGER*
21
two 4 oz. patties, brioche bun, american cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, onion, pickles, special sauce
add egg 2
add egg 2
GRILLED SALMON SALAD
29
grilled salmon, field greens, tomatoes, grilled asparagus, feta, crispy shoestring potatoes, balsamic dressing (GF)
CAPRESE RAVIOLI
24
fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, marinara, parmesan
CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
20
alfredo sauce, grilled chicken breast, parmesan cheese, broccoli
Add Crispy Chicken or Breaded Chicken 8
Add Crispy Chicken or Breaded Chicken 8
Sweets
TIRAMISU
10
BANANA NUTELLA TRIFLE
13
nutella mousse, sliced bananas, chocolate hazelnut
ASSORTED GELATO & SORBETO
5
5 / scoop
sides
CHICKEN OR PORK SAUSAGE
12
TWO EGGS YOUR WAY*
6
toast
9
white, wheat, gluten-free, english muffin
APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON
13
breakfast potatoes
11
SWEET POTATO WAFFLE FRIES
13
TUSCAN FRIES
11
Sweets
TIRAMISU
10
BANANA NUTELLA TRIFLE
13
nutella mousse, sliced bananas, chocolate hazelnut
ASSORTED GELATO & SORBETO
5
5 / scoop
brunch cocktails
Take Me Down
18
gran centenario plata, mr. black, espresso, orange, bailey’s, dry curacao, chocolate
La bella bloody
14
rendered thick-cut bacon, celery, cherry pepper, vodka, celery bitters, horseradish
c'est poire
16
ford’s gin, asian pear, elderflower, lemon, habenero, avissi prosecco
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On The Upside
18
Monkey Shoulder blended whiskey, pineapple, matcha milk tea, cherry
beverages
We proudly serve Sparrow Coffee
coffee
4
cappuccino
6
latte
6
espresso
4
apple, orange, cranberry juice
6
Lunch
PRE THEATER 3-COURSE MEAL
42/person - 4pm-6pm
42/person - 4pm-6pm
Starter:
Caesar Salad
Caesar Salad
Choice of Entree:
Caprese Ravioli, Chicken Giardiniera, or Roasted Salmon
Caprese Ravioli, Chicken Giardiniera, or Roasted Salmon
Dessert: Tiramisu or Flavored Gelato
Antipasti
To Share, To Start
CRISPY CALAMARI
20
giardiniera aioli, lemon, marinara
La Bella Meatballs
19
whipped ricotta, pomodoro, parmesan, toasted sourdough
ARANCINI
18
creamy risotto, mozzarella, truffle aioli
FOUR CHEESE RAVIOLI
17
cantaloupe, arugula, tomato, balsamic, extra virgin olive oil
ROASTED BEETS & BURRATA
21
tangerine, pistachios, pomegranate, Italian vinaigrette
HOT SAUSAGE & PEPPERS
15
hot Italian sausage**, white wine, garlic, chili flake, parmesan
SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO
23
Calabrian chili, shallot, white wine, toasted sourdough
PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA
19 / 28
olive salad, ricotta, chestnut honey, toasted sourdough
**Sweet fennel sausage available to substitute upon request.
Zuppa & Insalata
Soup & Salad
MINESTRONE SOUP
cup 8 / bowl 12
seasonal vegetables, tubetti, white beans, parmesan
caesar salad
16
romaine, classic Caesar, parmesan, crouton
GRILLED SALMON SALAD
29
misticanza, tomato, asparagus, feta, shoestring potato, balsamic dressing
CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD
25
Romaine, romano crusted chicken, gorgonzola, salami, olive, tomato, pepperoncini, pasta, giardineria, crouton, italian dressing
add:
6 oz chicken 8
6 oz salmon 13
4 oz shrimp 12
6 oz chicken 8
6 oz salmon 13
4 oz shrimp 12
Pizza
NY Neo Neapolitan
Hand-Stretched Daily
Hand-Stretched Daily
Margherita
18
buffalo mozzarella, Mutti tomatoes, torn basil
PEPPERONI
22
cup n char pepperoni, peppadew, mozzarella
SAUSAGE
22
mushroom blend, taleggio, caramelized onion
Sausage & Pepperoni
22
hot Italian sausage**, mozzarella, Mutti tomatoes
FUNGHI
24
roasted mushroom, taleggio, leek, black truffle
QUATTRO FORMAGGI
21
mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, gorgonzola
BURRATA
24
pesto, Calabrian chili, evoo, cream
add Mauro Provisions Honey G or hot giardiniera
**Sweet fennel sausage available to substitute upon request.
Handhelds
Served with House Salt and Vinegar Chips
CHICKEN PARMESAN
22
sesame Bastone, mozzarella, parmesan, marinara
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MEATBALL
21
provolone, pomodoro
ITALIAN SAUSAGE
20
peppers, onions, garlic, parmesan
DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER*
21
lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar, pickles, brioche, special sauce
ITALIAN SUB
18
mortadella, salami, capicola, provolone, tomato, lettuce, redwine vinaigrette
EGG & PEPPER
16
scrambled eggs, sautéed peppers, giardiniera aioli, Italian bread
Pasta
ORECCHIETTE
26
Hot Italian Sausage, broccolini, fontina
Regatoni Alla Vodka
23
Vodka sauce, stracciatella, breadcrumb
fettuccine Alfredo
27
Grilled chicken, garlic cream
PENNE ARRABBIATA**
24
Hot Italian sausage, spicy tomato, garlic, olive oil
SPAGHETTI PUTTANESCA
23
tomato, olive, caper, garlic, evoo
Linguini with shrimp
29
White wine, garlic, tomato, olive oil
Substitute gluten free pasta +5
**Sweet fennel sausage available to substitute upon request.
Contorni
Sides
TOASTED SOURDOUGH
3
House Chips
4
VESUVIO POTATO
8
Yukon gold, cream, butter
CHEESY POLENTA
8
parmesan, fontina
TUSCAN FRIES
10
rosemary, sea salt, parmesan
TRUFFLE FRIES
12
black truffle, parmesan, chive
BROCCOLINI
10
garlic, chili flake, lemon
ASPARAGUS
10
lemon, parmesan, olive oil
Dinner
PRE THEATER 3-COURSE MEAL
42/person - 4pm-6pm
42/person - 4pm-6pm
Starter:
Caesar Salad
Caesar Salad
Choice of Entree:
Caprese Ravioli, Chicken Giardiniera, or Roasted Salmon
Caprese Ravioli, Chicken Giardiniera, or Roasted Salmon
Dessert: Tiramisu or Flavored Gelato
starters
CALAMARI FRITTI
18
lightly breaded calamari, lemon, cocktail sauce
GARLICKY CHEESEY BREAD
14
french bread loaf, provolone, mozzarella, gorgonzola, truffle oil, marinara dipping sauce
SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO
21
sauteed shrimp, garlic herb tomato diavolo sauce, grilled ciabatta
BURRATA & PROSCIUTTO
18
cantaloupe, arugula, cherry tomatoes, balsamic glaze, extra virgin olive oil, black salt
Bruschetta
16
basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, diced tomato, balsamic glaze, fresh basil
CRISPY RAVIOLI
17
handmade, parmesan, mascarpone, ricotta, marinara, basil
salad
GRILLED SALMON SALAD
25
grilled salmon, field greens, tomatoes, grilled asparagus, feta, crispy shoestring potatoes, balsamic dressing (GF)
caesar salad
12
romaine, croutons, parmesan, caesar dressing
chicken 6, *salmon 9, *steak 12
ROMANO CRUSTED CHICKEN CHOP SALAD
24
chopped crisp greens, blue cheese, genoa salami, olives, tomatoes, pepperoncini, pasta, mild giardinara, croutons, italian dressing
Handhelds
Served with Tuscan Fries, Sweet Potato Waffle Fries +3
ITALIAN STEAK SANDWICH*
25
strip steak, provolone, caramelized onions, mushroom, balsamic, arugula,truffle oil, ricotta salsa verde
Bella burger*
19
two 4 oz. patties, brioche bun, american cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, onion, pickles, special sauce
Sides
RAPINI
12
SWEET POTATO Waffle FRIES
12
SAUTéED SPINACH
12
GRILLED AsPARAGUS
12
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
10
TUSCAN FRIES
7
parmesan, italian herbs
Pizza
Margherita
16
fresh mozzarella, roma tomato, basil
FIG JAM AND PROSCIUTTO
19
arugula, fresh mozzarella, shaved parmesan, extra virgin olive oil
Mushroom Bianca
19
chef’s mushroom blend, taleggio, caramelized onion
Sausage And Pepperoni
19
tomato sauce, fennel sausage
Pasta
CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
19
alfredo sauce, grilled chicken breast, parmesan cheese, broccoli
PENNE ARRABBIATA
22
italian sausage, red pepper, marinara, parmesean
Caprese Ravioli
22
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, marinara, parmesan
SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
22
marinara sauce, ricotta, basil
SPAGHETTI PUTTANESCA
21
tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies, garlic, peperoncino, extra virgin olive oil
Entrées
chicken Parmesan
24
breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce, mozzarella, angel hair pasta
CHICKEN VESUVIO
28
half roasted chicken, potato wedges, peas, shallots, lemon oregano sauce
ROASTED NEW YORK STEAK*
45
12 oz. New York steak, asparagus, garlic mashed potatoes, mushroom sauce
SALMON LIMONE
32
pan roasted salmon, lemon oregano butter sauce, sauteed spinach, artichokes, cauliflower puree
GRILLED LAMB CHOPS OREGANATA*
45
rapini, garlic mashed potato
Desserts
Tiramisu
10
LIMONCELLO MASCARPONE CAKE
12
CHOCOLATE NOCCIOLA
12
chocolate hazelnut cream, chocolate curls, cocoa powder
Gelato
5 / scoop
vanilla, chocolate, pistachio
Sorbeto
5 / scoop
lemon, raspberry, coconut
happy hour
M - F 4PM - 6PM
MARGHERITA FLATBREAD
10
fresh mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil
PEPPERONI FLATBREAD
10
pizza cheese, tomato, italian herbs
MEATBALL MARINARA SLIDER
4 each
veal meatballs, fresh tomato sauce, ricotta
CLASSIC BRUSCHETTA
2 each
fresh tomatoes, garlic, oregano, balsamic vinegar, evoo, grilled ciabatta
CRISPY RAVIOLI
10
handmade, parmesan, marinara, basil
beer
Rotating Handle
6
cocktail
Bartender's pick
12
Spirits
Amalfi, Sangria
7
wine
Blanco
7
Rosso
7
Specialty Martinis
Specialty Martinis
8
bar
Cocktail d'Autore
Signature Cocktails
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DOLCE LAVORI
21
Butter-washed Bourbon, Roasted Pistachio, Coco Bitters
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AMERICANO CURIOSA
19
Tequila, Apertivo, Amaro, Honey, Lemon
BASILICO BELLA SPRITZ
18
Lemoncello, Basil-cello, Prosecco
TESORO DI MAIALE
21
Vodka, Truffle, Ricotta Salata Olives
ACQUA NOTTE
20
Rum, Hazelnut, Espresso, Amaro, Coco
CREMOSA DI FRANKINO
18
Vodka, Amarena, Soda, Cream
DIABOLIK
18
Marsala Secco, Arancia Rossa, Demarara
APERTIVO D'ANDREA
19
Gin, Italicus, Bitter Lemon Soda, rosemary
Spirit Free
Zero-Proof Cocktails
ITALIAN SODAS
10
Passionfruit | Kiwi | Peach | Blueberry
Make it a Cremosa +1
Make it a Cremosa +1
PATHFINDER NA NEGRONI
15
TÖST SPARKLING
14
NA APERTIVO SPRITZ
15
PRICKLY PEAR SPARKLING TEA
12
Vino al Bicchiere
Wines by the Glass
GL | QUARTINO | MEZZO | BTL
sparkling Wine
NV Avissi Prosecco · Italy
15
20
38
57
NV Uni '910', Lambrusco Rossa · Italy
16
21
40
63
NV Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut, Champagne, France
32
48
92
130
White Wines
2023 Borgo Paglianetto Verdicchio 'Petrara' · Marche, Italy
16
21
40
60
2024 Pala Soprasole Vermentino · Sardinia, Italy
16
21
40
60
2024 Echo Bay Sauvignon Blanc · Marlborough, NZ
15
20
38
57
2024 Ceretto Arneis · Langhe, Piedmonte
17
22
42
63
2024 Gradis'Ciutta Collio Friulano · Friuli-Venezia Giulia
18
26
50
75
2024 Frank Family Chardonnay · Napa Valley, CA
21
32
62
93
Rose & Chillable Reds
2022 Bieler Pere et Fils Rose · Provence, France
16
21
40
60
2024 Montepeloso 'Lupo' Costa Tuscany, Italy
18
26
50
75
2025 Perrone 'Bigaro' Brachetto-Moscato · Piedmonte
16
21
40
60
2024 Umani Ronchi Montepulciano d'Abruzzo · Tuscany, Italy
15
20
38
57
Reds
2023 Castello di Verduno Nebbiolo · Langhe, Piedmonte
19
28
54
81
2023 Famiglia Marchisio Dolcetto d'Alba · Alba, Piedmonte
15
20
38
57
2023 Limited Edition 'Constant Crush' Pinot Noir · Willamette, OR
21
32
62
93
2022 Sallier de la Tour Nero d'Avola · Sicilia, Italy
16
21
40
63
2022 Cantina Valpantena Ripasso Valpolicella, Veneto
17
22
42
69
2022 Castello Nipozzano Chianti Reserva · Tuscany, Italy
19
28
54
81
2021 Li Veli 'Orion' Primitivo · Salento, Puglia
18
26
50
75
2024 Le Volte d'Ornellaia Supertuscan · Tuscany, Italy
22
34
66
99
2020 Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon · Napa Valley, CA
21
32
62
93
Birra
Beer
Peroni
11
Italian Pilsner
YUENGLING
10
Amber Lager
MENABREA BIONDA
11
Italian Blonde
HALF ACRE DAISY CUTTER
12
Pale Ale
STELLA ARTOIS
10
Belgium Lager
LAGUNITAS
11
IPA
MILLER LITE
9
Light Lager
GUINNESS
12
Irish Stout
wine By The Carafe
1/4 Litre
1/2 Litre
Bottle
VINO BIANCO Falesco Bianco (50% Verdicchio, 50% Vermentino)
8
15
24
VINO ROSSO Falesco Vitiano Rosso (34% Sangiovese, 33% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon)
8
15
24
REGALEALI ROSE
10
20
30
wine list
rosÉ & sparkling
Avissi Prosecco DOC, Italy
Glass 14
Bottle 56
Ruffino, Rosé Prosecco
Glass 14
Bottle 56
Bieler Pere et Fils, Rosé, AIX en Provence, France
Glass 13
Bottle 52
Aranzino, Rosé, Spain
Glass 12
Bottle 48
Feuillate Brut Cuvee G, Champagne, France
Bottle 105
other whites
Abadia de San Campio, Albarino
Glass 14
Bottle 56
Seaglass, Riesling - 2021 Monterey County, CA
Bottle 48
Prisoner Wine Co, Saldo Chenin Blanc, Napa Valley, CA
Bottle 50
Blind Fold, Blanc De Noir
Bottle 75
Vignaiolo di Santa Stefano, Moscato D’Asti, Piedmont, Italy
Bottle 52
Ceretto Arneis, Blangè, Langhe DOC, Piedmont, Italy
Bottle 56
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Echo Bay, Marlborough, NZ
Glass 12
Bottle 48
Trinchero Mary’s Vineyard, Napa Valley, CA
Bottle 64
Ziata Vineyards by “Karen Cakebread”, Napa Valley, CA
Bottle 72
Mason, Napa Valley, CA
Half Bottle 30
PINOT GRIGIO/GRIS
Lumina, Pinot Grigio, 2020, Tuscany, Italy
Glass 12
Bottle 48
Joel Gott, Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley
Bottle 56
CHARDONNAy
Rodney Strong "Chalk Hill", Sonoma, CA
Glass 14
Bottle 56
Stag's Leap, Napa Valley, CA
Glass 18
Bottle 72
Bravium, Russian River Valley, CA
Bottle 72
Jordan, Russian River, CA
Bottle 120
PINOT NOIR
Complicated, Monterey County
Glass 14
Bottle 56
The Four Graces, Willamette Valley, OR
Glass 16
Bottle 64
Belle Glos, Clark & Telephone, Santa Maria Valley
Bottle 75
Brassfield Estate, 2019 High Valley, CA
Bottle 50
Rex Hill, WillametteValley, OR
Bottle 75
new world reds
Stag's Leap Petite, Syrah, Napa Valley, CA
Bottle 80
Achaval Ferrer, Malbec, Mendoza Estate
Glass 14
Bottle 56
San Polo Rubio, Tuscany
Glass 12
Bottle 48
Saldo, Prisoner, Zinfandel, Napa Valley, CA
Bottle 76
Unshackled, Prisoner, Red Blend, Napa Valley, CA
Glass 16
Bottle 64
El Enemigo, Syrah Viognier, Catena, Argentina
Bottle 80
Saldo, Prisoner, Shiraz, Napa Valley, CA
Glass 16
Bottle 64
Angove, Shiraz, Mclaren Vale, Australia
Bottle 70
Prisoner Wine Co, Red Blend, Napa Valley, CA
Half Bottle 60
old world reds
Sardon Tempranillo Blend, Spain
Glass 13
Bottle 50
Vietti Barbera, d’Asti Tre Vigne
Bottle 75
Tenute del Cabreo Il Borgo, Tuscany
Bottle 110
Ceretto Barolo, Barolo, Piedmont
Bottle 140
San Polo Brunello di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino, D.O.C.G, Italy
Bottle 140
merlot
EMMOLO BY CAYMUS, Napa Valley, CA
Bottle 75
SILVERADO MT GEORGE, Napa Valley, CA
Bottle 75
cabernet
Iron + Sand, Paso Robles, CA
Glass 16
Bottle 64
Napa Cellars, Napa Valley, CA
Glass 18
Bottle 72
QUILT, Napa Valley, CA
Bottle 75
Lion Tamer, Napa Valley, CA
Bottle 90
Faust, Napa Valley, CA
Bottle 105
Dessert
Tiramisu
15
ladyfinger, mascarpone, chocolate pearls, cocoa powder
LIMONCELLO CAKE
15
raspberry, lemon sorbetto
CANNOLI
15
sheep’s milk ricotta, pistachio, chocolate chips
PISTACHIO CHEESECAKE
15
salted caramel sauce, roasted pistachio
CHOCOLATE CAKE
15
white chocolate, vanilla gelato, chocolate ganache
Gelato
5 / scoop
vanilla, chocolate, pistachio
Sorbetto
5 / scoop
lemon, raspberry, coconut
ports & dessert wine
TAYLOR FLADGATE 10 yr
15
TAYLOR FLADGATE 20 yr
20
FONSECA PORTO BIN #27 PORTO
16
CHATEAU ROUMEY SAUTERN, FRANCE
20
coffee & tea
We proudly serve Sparrow Coffee
LA BELLA BLEND
4
marbella sparrow espresso
5
espresso beverages
6
add vanilla, caramel, mocha
Sparrow tea selection
5
Amaro & Liqueur
Amaro Lucano
12
Amaro Nonino
14
Amaro meletti
14
Fernet Branca
14
Amaro Ramazzotti
14
Amaro Montenegro
14
Cardamaro Vino Amaro
14
Romana Amaro
18
Romana Sambuca
16
Carevelo Limoncello
18
Bellissimo Limoncello
12
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