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La Piazza
La Piazza
410 Circle Ave., Forest Park
Antipasti
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| Involtini di melenzane Eggplant stuffed with ricotta, parmesan and spinach, topped with tomato sauce and baked with mozzarella | $9.00 |
| Calamari ripieni Porto Rosa Tempura-fried calamari roll with asparagus, topped with spicy shrimp sauce, with soy-lime citronette and borlotti bean aioli | $12.00 |
| Tortino di granchio Pan-seared crab cakes served with roasted red pepper vinaigrette, aioli, raspberry-chipotle coulis and mâche salad | $12.00 |
| Gamberetti al Gorgonzola Sautéed Gulf shrimp in creamy gorgonzola sauce with caramelized garlic in puff pastry | $11.00 |
| Tortino di patate Butternut squash-potato cake with caramelized onions and mascarpone royale, with mushroom ragout | $10.00 |
| Carpaccio all' Albese Thinly sliced beef tenderloin topped with arugula, truffle pesto and shaved parmesan cheese | $12.00 |
| Caprese con la bufala Imported buffalo mozzarella cheese with vine-ripened tomatoes and basil chiffonade, drizzled with aged balsamic | $13.00 |
Zuppe
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| Zuppa del giorno | Market Price |
| Gumbo Mambo Italiano Spicy shrimp bisque with housemade Italian sausage, Louisiana-style mirepoix and rice suppli | $7.00 |
| Tortellini Emiliani in brodo di gallina Tortellini stuffed with prosciutto di Parma, mortadella and parmesan cheese, poached in consommé | $7.00 |
Insalate
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| Insalata della casa Baby mixed greens tossed with sliced tomato, cucumber and onion in Chef Gaetano's mustard vinaigrette, with caramelized almonds, crispy pasta and carrots | $5.00 |
| Mediterraneo Arugula, radicchio, avocado and hearts of palm dressed with a tomato-avocado vinaigrette, topped with shaved Parmesan | $6.00 |
| Con mele e fett'unta di Gorgonzola Watercress, apple, celery, and candied walnuts, dressed with a cider-balsamic vinaigrette, with toasted foccacia and melted gorgonzola mousse | $7.00 |
| Carpaccio di barbabietole Thinly sliced beets dressed with honey-champagne vinaigrette, mâche, cherry tomatoes and breaded goat cheese | $9.00 |
Le Paste Fatte in Casa
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| Pappardelle al ragout di vitellina Pappardelle tossed with veal confit and mixed mushrooms in a truffle-cream sauce | $16.00 |
| Spaghetti Chitarre alla Sorrentina con pomodoro alla Lombarda Guitar string pasta with tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and basil, topped with imported buffalo mozzarella | $17.00 |
| Rigatoni alla Trasteverina Rigatoni pasta with housemade Italian sausage and mushrooms in tomato-cream sauce, topped with goat cheese | $15.00 |
| Gnocchi alla Norcina con Pollo Butternut squash gnocchi with diced chicken breast, shallots and asparagus in a truffle-cream sauce and parmesan | $17.00 |
| Fettuccine alla Piazza Fettuccine pasta with two Maine lobster tails, shrimp, shallots and cognac in a sweet and sour tomato sauce | $24.00 |
| Stringozzi al ragout di noci, pere, gorgonzola e capesante Stringozzi pasta with shallots, walnuts, pear and gorgonzola, with sea scallops | $19.00 |
Paste al Forno
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| Lasagna all Emiliana Traditional Italian lasagna with Bolognese, béchamel, mortadella, imported ham, mozzarella and parmesan | $14.00 |
| Cannelloni alla Fiorentina Cannelloni stuffed with ricotta, spinach, mozzarella and parmesan, baked with tomato sauce and béchamel | $13.00 |
| Cannolicchi al cartoccio Cannolicchi pasta with calamari, shrimp, bay scallops and mussels with garlic in tomato fumet with a touch of cream, baked and served tableside | $19.00 |
| Add lobster | $10.00 |
Risotti
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| Risotto Milanese Milanese Saffron and parmesan cheese risotto, topped with diced chicken Milanese, arugula, tomato Trapanese and goat cheese fondue | $21.00 |
| Risotto ai funghi With assorted mushrooms and demi-glace, finished with Parmesan and truffle pesto | $18.00 |
| Risotto all'onda del Pescatore With shrimp, garlic, chardonnay, herbs and parmesan cheese, topped with calamari, shrimp, bay scallops and mussels, sautéed with garlic, and tomato fumet | $19.00 |
| Add lobster | $10.00 |
| Risotto alle Barbabietole With organic beet juice reduction, wild mushroom and goat cheese fondue | $21.00 |
Carni
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| Petto di pollo alla Sofia Chicken breast sautéed with Marsala-cream sauce, baked with eggplant stuffed with ricotta, spinach and mozzarella | $16.00 |
| Mezzo pollo al mattone Under the brick grilled half chicken, served with asparagus Milanese | $15.00 |
| Scaloppine di vitellina ai funghi selvaggi Veal scaloppine sauteed with wild mushrooms, garlic, Marsala reduction, baked with fontina, Chianti marmalade | $23.00 |
| Costoletta di maiale alla Milanese Pork chop breaded mamma-style with focaccia breadcrumbs, pan-fried, served with tomato Trapanese and baby arugula | $21.00 |
Chef's Choice
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| Four-course family-style dinner, personally selected by Chef Gaetano. | Priced per person.$58.00 |
| With paired wines. | Additional per person$24.00 |
Gae-tapas
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| A variety of stuzzichini, personally selected by Chef Gaetano. | Priced per person.$36.00 |
Dolci
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| Budino di Panettone con gelato alla vaniglia e salsa di cioccolata Traditional Christmas bread pudding, with vanilla semifreddo and chocolate sauce | |
| Crème Brule' Napoleon con le pesche Caramelized phyllo dough layered with custard and peaches with caramel sauce | |
| Torta di cioccolato con gelato al burro di noccioline Chocolate flourless cake with gianduia semifreddo and raspberry coulis | |
| Tiramisu Layers of cookies dipped in coffee flavored with kahlua and amaretto with mascarpone cream and cocoa | |
| All'aceto balsamico Housemade vanilla semifreddo drizzled with 25-years old balsamic vinegar from Modena | |
| Torta di zucca al formaggio Pumpkin cheesecake with gingerbread crust, cognac and crème fraiche | |
| Parfait alla Mandorla con cioccolata calda Almond semifreddo drizzled tableside with chocolate sauce flamed with rum | |
Cross Streets:
(Madison St.)Neighborhood:
Forest ParkPhone:
708-366-4010Location(s)
- La Piazza
- 410 Circle Ave.
- Forest Park, IL
- United States
