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La Gondola Italian Restaurant
2914 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
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Appetizer
Calamari alla Griglia
Large tube calamari marinated in olive oil, garlic and spices, grilled and tossed with lemon juice, artichokes and roasted red peppers
Calamari Fritti
Large tube calamari coated in seasoned flour and flash fried, served on a bed of mixed greens and our house cocktail sauce
Black Mussels
Fresh, large, in-the-shell west coast mussels sauteed in your choice of marinara or spicy arrabiata
Bruschetta
Old world bread rubbed with garlic and topped with diced tomatoes, kalamata olives and basil
Burrata
Fresh mozzarella ball infused with cream and pesto, served with crostinis, tomato, olive oil
Involtini di Zucchini
Thinly sliced zucchini rolled and stuffed with ricotta, romano and basil, covered and baked with marinara and mozzarella
Sausage & Peppers
Grilled Italian sausage links and sweet green peppers in marinara sauce, spicy arrabiata or garlic and oil
Bolognese Pizza
Ten inch cracker crust with sausage, pepperoni, ground beef and bacon
Vegetable Pizza
Ten inch cracker crust with spinach, broccoli, tomato and artichoke
Salads & Soups
Chopped
Romaine, diced tomatoes, bleu cheese and kalamata olives in our house vinaigrette
Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, shredded basil, kalamata olives and drizzled with olive oil on a bed of romaine
Mixed Green
Spring mix, cucumbers, tomato wedges, and shaved carrots in our homemade creamy garlic dressing
Caesar
Romaine, pecorino romano, homemade herb croutons and classic caesar dressing
Wedge
Iceberg wedge, crumbled bleu cheese, tomatoes and bacon in a chunky bleu cheese dressing
Minestrone
Old world Italian recipe with cabbage, zucchini, and white beans
Pasta
Rigatoni Boscaiola
Sauteed Italian sausage, mushrooms and sage, tossed in a tomato cream sauce
Stuffed Gnocchi Pesto
Ricotta stuffed gnocchi in a homemade pesto cream sauce
Lobster Ravioli
Homemade in a mascarpone cream sauce with roasted red pepper garnish
Gnocchi Caprese
Homemade Ricotta gnocchi, mozzarella, basil, tomatoes and pecorino romano
Rotini Primavera
Sauteed zucchini, broccoli, peas, carrots, mushrooms in garlic and olive oil
Linguini with Clams
Baby clams in either white or red clam sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo
Made-to-order creamy alfredo sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara
American Bacon in a light cream sauce
Tortellini Panna
Meat Tortellini with prosciutto and mushrooms in a light cream sauce
Penne alla Vodka
Tomato cream sauce, vodka, peas, pecorino romano and fresh basil
Agnolotti Mezzaluna
Half moon pasta stuffed with ricotta, spinach and pecorino romano, served with marinara and topped with basil and sweet butter
Spaghetti Bolognese
Covered in a homemade chunky meat sauce
Baked
Lasagna
Layers of ricotta, pecorino romano, marinara sauce and noodles, baked with mozzarella and topped with your choice of marinara or meat sauce
Eggplant Monte Carlo
Layers of eggplant, pecorino romano, mozzarella, mushrooms, and artichokes in a white wine sauce, with steamed broccoli
Eggplant Parmigiana
Three layers of eggplant covered in our homemade bread crumbs and pecorino romano, baked with mozzarella and marinara, served with a side of penne with marinara
Chicken Parmigiana
Boneless chicken filets covered in our homemade bread crumbs and pecorino romano, baked with mozzarella and marinara, served with a side of penne with marinara
Veal Parmigiana
Veal medallions covered in our homemade bread crumbs and baked with mozzarella and marinara, served with a side of penne with marinara
Entrees
Chicken alla Gondola
Half chicken on the bone baked in a white wine sauce with mushrooms, green peppers, an Italian sausage link and vesuvio potatoes
Chicken Piccata
Boneless chicken filets dipped in egg batter and sauteed with capers, artichokes and roasted red peppers, in a white wine sauce with steamed broccoli
Cioppino
Seafood stew of black mussels, jumbo shrimp, calamari and clams in a spicy arrabiata sauce or marinara, served with garlic bread
Salmon Vesuvio
Fresh 10oz salmon filet baked with rosemary, garlic, olive oil and white wine, served with vesuvio potatoes and steamed broccoli
Tilapia Puttanesca
Two 7oz filets sauteed with tomatoes, capers, black olives, artichokes and basil, served on a bed of fettuccini
Veal Marsala
Veal Cutlets with mushrooms, sauteed in our Marsala wine sauce and served with steamed broccoli
Veal Saltimbocca
Veal cutlets sauteed with whole mushrooms, imported prosciutto and sage, in a white wine sauce, served with steamed broccoli
Steak alla Gondola
Filet mignon medallions covered with mushrooms, artichokes, prosciutto and a white wine sauce, served with steamed broccoli
Sides
Grilled Shrimp (Each)
Steamed Broccoli
Sauteed Spinach
Grilled Chicken Breast
Homemade Meatballs (2)
Italian Sausage Links (2)
Vesuvio Potatoes
Side Penne with Marinara
Dessert
Homemade Tiramisu
Gelato
Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Pistachio, Makers Mark
Spumoni
Four Baby Cannoli
Cannoli
Homemade filling with pistachio nuts
White - Bianco
Gaio Bianco Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
Dry, mid-bodied wine with hints of lemon and bright acidity that is finished by a honeyed richness
- $7.00
- $28.00
Oxford Landing Sauvignon Blanc, South Australia
Aromas of gooseberry and fresh pineapple with lively citrus flavors and bright tropical notes with a hint of passion fruit
- $8.00
- $32.00
Fox Brook Pinot Grigio, California
Smooth, crisp, medium-bodied wine with aromas of apple and pear accompanied by a hint of honey
- $8.00
- $32.00
Tinazzi Pinot Grigio, Veneto IGT, Italy
$35.00
Light straw color with a bouquet that is fine, elegant, clean and intense aroma
Hirschbach Riesling, Rheinhessen, Germany
Aromas of green apple, citrus peel and nectarine, with honeysuckle and white peach flavor
- $8.00
- $32.00
Crow Canyon Chardonnay, California
Golden straw color with tropical aromas of pear and pineapple with a touch of oak to balance the fresh fruit flavors
- $8.00
- $32.00
Bricco Riella Moscato D'asti, Piedmont DOCG, Italy
$38.00
Pleasantly sweet, fresh and intense, with white peach flavor
Bodegas Honoro Vera Blanco, Castilla y León, Spain
Beautiful aromas of white blossoms and fresh fruit with hints of papaya with bright apple notes
- $8.00
- $32.00
Red - Rosso
Gaio Rosso Daunia IGT, Sicily, Italy
Bouquet of red apple and mulberry with tart red fruit of raspberry and sour cherry finished with roasted savory herbs
- $7.00
- $28.00
Crow Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Flavors of blueberry jam, boysenberries with hints of vanilla and a soft finish
- $8.00
- $32.00
Giancarlo Pinot Noir, Italy
Aromas of strawberry and blueberry. Enticing flavors of plum and a hint of white pepper with a medium body finish
- $9.00
- $36.00
Giancarlo Montepulciano, Abruzzo, Italy
Scents of ripe blackberry, wild berries, cherry, cocoa and tobacco, with a fruity finish of black cherry
- $8.00
- $32.00
Tintonegro Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
Aromas and flavors of dark cherry, dark berries, bittersweet chocolate, black licorice and smoky oak highlight
- $9.00
- $36.00
Ca' de' Rocchi 'montere' Valpolicella Ripasso, Veneto, Italy
Bright ruby red color. The wine is well balanced with smooth tannins
- $11.00
- $44.00
Ca' de' Rocchi "La Bastia" , Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, Italy
$75.00
Ruby red color and scents of ripe fruit, plum and vanilla. Well-balanced structure, persistent with toasted touches
Giancarlo Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
A juicy forcefulness in the nose of strawberry jam. Tastes of plum, red currant, rosemary with hints of leather and smoke
- $8.00
- $32.00
Palazzo Desti Chianti Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
$48.00
Flavors of cranberry, savory herbs with a slightly tanic finish
Bodegas Honoro Vera Garnacha, Calatayud, Spain
Great aromatic complexity and richness with mineral and blueberry notes with a savory and spicy finish
- $8.00
- $32.00
Vino Blanco
Santi Moscato
Fragrant and pleasant aroma, sweet and soft, with ripe fruity notes of peach and melon
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Loredona Riesling
Layers of orange blossom, peach and gardenia
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Jordan Chardonnay
Lively and complex flavors of Asian pear, key lime, and Marcona almond
- Bottle $55.00
Tinazzi Chardonnay
Fruity fragrance, lightly aromatic with pleasant citrus hints
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Nine Walks Sauvignon Blanc
Pineapple, melon, peach and ripe mango flavors
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $32.00
Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio
Delicate and fruity with elegant floral notes
- Glass $7.50
- Bottle $28.00
House White Vista Point
- Glass $6.00
- Bottle $23.00
Sparkling
Dom Pérignon 2002
Fresh almond and harvest aromas immediately open up into preserved lemon and dried fruits
- Bottle $235.00
Antonini Ceresa Prosecco DOC
Fruity and characteristic. Harmonious, fresh and typical
- Bottle $31.00
Mionetto Prosecco Splits
Intense fruity bouquet with a hint of golden apples
- Glass $8.50
Sofia Coppola Blanc de Blanc
Pear, honeysuckle, and exotic passion fruit aromas, crisp apple, melon, and juicy tangerine flavors
- Glass $7.50
Vino Rosso
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon
Dark ruby color with a purple edge and displays aromas of black plum, soy sauce, chocolate, rose petals, cedar and black olive
- Bottle $89.00
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon
Aromas of cassis, cherry, cedar, red rose petal and tobacco
- Bottle $75.00
Ravenswood Cabernet Sauvignon
Flavorful and complex, with an aromatic, spicy, brambly, mint quality and a slightly astringent finish
- Bottle $31.00
Arancio Stemmari Cabernet Sauvignon
Blackcurrant and ripe cherries that are well-integrated
- Glass $7.50
- Bottle $28.00
Amarone Della ValpolicellaBottle
Vanilla and sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, and cherries
- Bottle $55.00
Montera Ripasso Valpolicella DOC
Clean flavor with a pleasant touch of wood. Well balanced and smooth tannin
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $35.00
Greg Norman Shiraz
Ripe cranberry, black cherry and dark plum notes on the nose lead to a medium bodied palate
- Bottle $42.00
Cusumano Syrah
Blackberry jelly notes, with a hint of red licorice, follow through to a medium palate, firming up on the finish
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Vidal-Fleury Cotes du Rhone
Grenache leads with strawberry, chocolate, prune, cherry and violet notes. Black fruits, cherry, pepper; lingering finish
- Bottle $28.00
Cusumano Nero d'Avola
Deep ruby red in color, this Nero D'Avola has an expressive nose of cherries, strawberries and spicy scents
- Bottle $28.00
Livio Felluga Vertigo
Elegant and delicate, with clear notes of red berries enhanced by warm spicy oak-derived aromas
- Bottle $55.00
Dugal Merlot Cabernet
Full, fleshy wine with great fruit and softness, it reminds me of a California wine but with a little more spice
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $35.00
Fina La Linda Malbec
Subdued, with sweet ripe plums and a hint of vanilla
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $32.00
Caldora Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Good, full scent, black plums and subtle earth
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $25.00
Chianti Classico
Shows amazing aromas of blackberry, with hints of vanilla and flowers, along with black licorice and crushed berries
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $36.00
Caldora Sangiovese
Flavors of ripe cherry and plum with aromas of spice and sandalwood
- Bottle $24.00
Piccini Chianti DOCG
Fruity nose, cherry driven, fresh palate of light, fine fruit, medium body
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Tinazzi Prato del Faggio Merlot
Precise aromas display notes of herbal hints, on the palate it is well-balanced and refined
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $36.00
Cusumano Merlot
Aromas and flavors of black cherry and a light potpourri of herbs
- Glass $6.50
- Bottle $26.00
San Marzano Primitivo
Fruity with notes of prunes and cherry, spicy with rosemary and vanilla scent
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Brassfield Pinot Noir
Black cherry cola and warm cinnamon buttered toast lead to ripe pomegranate and a rich, creamy sensation on the palate
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $41.00
Mezzacorona Pinot Noir
A delicate and complex bouquet. Dry flavor with a pleasant sharp aftertaste
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
House Red Summerfield
- Glass $6.00
- Bottle $23.00
Appetizers
Black Mussels
Fresh in the shell, marinara or Diavolo (spicy tomato sauce)
Fried Calamari
Served with house cocktail sauce & lemon wedges
Grilled Calamari
Chef Andy's Favorite! Large tubes served with olive oil, fresh garlic, artichokes, spices & roasted red peppers
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms (2)
With fresh sautéed spinach, roasted red peppers with garlic & oil in lemon sauce
Deep Fried Ravioli
Large homemade meat or cheese ravioli breaded & fried, served with homemade marinara or meat sauce
Buffalo Chicken Wings (8)
La Gondola style! Mild, hot or inferno with a side of ranch
Mozzarella Sticks
Homemade & served with marinara
Pizza Bread
Full loaf with pizza sauce & Romano cheese on garlic bread 3.5 Baked with real mozzarella
Bruschetta
Old world bread rubbed with garlic & topped with fresh chopped tomatoes, olive oil, spices & basil
Breaded Mushrooms
Made to order, served with marinara
Breaded Chicken Strips
Made to order, fresh, served with ranch or BBQ sauce
Coated French Fries
Seasoned or garlic
Sausage & Peppers
In tomato sauce or garlic oil
Italian Sausage Links or Homemade Meatballs (2)
With meat sauce or tomato sauce
Side Dishes
Sautéed Spinach, Fresh Garlic & Olive Oil
Sautéed Broccoli, Fresh Garlic & Olive Oil
Sautéed Spinach, Fresh Garlic & Olive Oil
Please allow 25-30 minutes cooking time. Potato wedges baked with fresh garlic, fresh rosemary & olive oil
Spaghetti, Linguini or Mostaccioli
Marinara or meat sauce
Stuffed Gnocchi
Pesto, meat sauce or marinara
Gnocchi
Homemade with pesto, meat sauce or marinara
Meatballs or Sausage (2)
With meat sauce or marinara
Homemade Marinara
Homemade Meat Sauce
Homemade Soup
Made daily, served with Old World Italian Bread
Minestrone
Stracciatella (Spinach)
A secret recipe our chef brought all the way from Rome
Salads
Dressing Choices: House Vinaigrette, Creamy Garlic, Caesar, Ranch or Roquefort (fresh blue cheese)
Antipasto Salad "A Work of Art"
Combination of genoa salami, imported mortadella, provolone, fresh cut vegetables & kalamata olives on a bed of spring mix served with house vinaigrette
Mozzarella Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil & kalamata olives over chopped romaine
Tomato & Onion Salad
House vinaigrette & kalamata olives over romaine
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, fresh tomatoes, Parmesan, homemade herbed croutons & Caesar dressing
Grilled or Crispy Chicken
Caesar Salad
Dinner Salad
La Gondola Salad
Crisp romaine, gorgonzola, Belgian endive, fresh tomatoes & kalamata olives tossed in olive oil with balsamic on the side. Fabulous!
Pasta Dinners
Served with homemade soup or fresh salad & Old World Italian bread
Rigatoni Boscaiola
Signature dish! Cream tomato sauce, fresh mushrooms, sautéed Italian sausage & fresh sage
Rigatoni Gondola
Sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms in a light cream sauce
Rigatoni Puttanesca
Fresh tomatoes, artichokes, capers, olives, fresh basil
Rigatoni Vodka
Tomato cream sauce, vodka, peas, Pecorino Romano & fresh basil
Rigatoni 4 Formaggi
Mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan, Pecorino Romano
Rigatoni Porcini
Imported porcini mushrooms in our tomato cream sauce
Rotini Primavera
Fresh sautéed zucchini, broccoli, peas, carrots & mushrooms served with your choice of sauce (garlic & oil, creamy tomato or marinara)
Linguini with Calamari
Signature marinara or arrabiata
Linguini with Clams
Served with red or white wine clam sauce
Linguini with Fresh Black Mussels
In the shell, served with marinara or arrabiata
Linguini with Fresh Chopped Seasoned Tomatoes
Linguini al Tonno
Imported Genova tuna & marinara
Spaghetti or Capellini "Angel Hair"
With homemade meat sauce or marinara
Baked Spaghetti
Perfect hangover dish! Real mozzarella & homemade meat sauce or marinara
Spaghetti Aglio Olio
Fresh garlic, olive oil, white wine & fresh chopped parsley
Spaghetti Carbonara
American bacon in a light cream sauce
Whole Wheat Linguini
Garlic & oil, meat sauce or marinara
Manicotti
Grandma's secret recipe crepes! Filled with fresh ricotta & Pecorino Romano & baked with mozzarella & marinara
Gnocchi
Homemade with ricotta, served with meat sauce or marinara
Gnocchi al Pesto
Made with fresh ricotta, homemade pesto sauce
Stuffed Gnocchi
Stuffed with fresh ricotta, served marinara, meat sauce or arrabiatta (spicy red sauce)
Gnocchi Piemontese
Mushrooms, fresh basil, parsley, Romano in tomato cream sauce
Stuffed Gnocchi Al Pesto
Baby gnocchi pillows stuffed with fresh ricotta served with our creamed pesto & Romano cheese
Mostaccioli
With homemade meat sauce or marinara
Mostaccioli Salmonate
Smoked salmon & fresh sliced mushrooms in a tomato & cream sauce served over a generous portion of mostaccioli
Baked Mostaccioli
Real mozzarella & homemade meat sauce or marinara
Mostaccioli Arrabiata
Spicy marinara sauce
Cavatelli or Gnocchi Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, basil, tomatoes & Pecorino Romano
Lasagna
It's addictive! Homemade with meat sauce or marinara, baked with mozzarella
Lobster Ravioli
Homemade lobster ravioli in a light cream sauce with mascarpone
Meat Ravioli
Beef & Romano, homemade with meat sauce or marinara
Cheese Ravioli
Fresh ricotta & Romano
Ravioli 50/50
Homemade with meat & cheese ravioli, meat sauce or marinara
Fettuccine Alfredo
Made to order
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
With fresh grilled chicken breast
Agnolotti Mezzaluna
Half moon shaped pasta stuffed with fresh spinach, ricotta & Pecorino Romano with marinara, topped with fresh basil & sweet butter
Meat Tortellini
Choice of meat sauce, marinara or pesto
Tortellini Panna
Imported prosciutto, mushrooms, Pecorino Romano in a light cream sauce
Agnolotti Mezzaluna
Half moon shaped pasta stuffed with fresh spinach, ricotta & Pecorino Romano with marinara, topped with fresh basil & sweet butter
Italian Dinner Specials
Served with homemade soup or fresh salad & Old World Italian bread
Eggplant Parmigiana
Piled high & made to order, 3 layers of fresh eggplant, Pecorino Romano & mozzarella, served with Mostaccioli with marinara
Eggplant Monte Carlo
(same as above, no marinara) Mushrooms & artichokes in a white wine sauce, served with sautéed broccoli
Pepper Steak Dinner
Filet slices sautéed in wine sauce with fresh mushrooms, onions, sweet green peppers with sautéed broccoli
Steak Pizzaiola
Filet slices with La Gondola's special sauce, served with sautéed broccoli
Tripe Florentine
With fresh garlic, spices & onions with marinara
From the Broiler
Served with homemade soup or fresh salad & Old World Italian bread
Steak alla Gondola
Filet mignon, mushrooms, artichokes, prosciutto, white wine sauce, served with sautéed broccoli
Filet Mignon (12 Oz.)
Beef tenderloin medallions with sauteed mushrooms, roasted potatoes & broccoli (grilled to order)
Risotti Dishes
Served with homemade soup or fresh salad & Old World Italian bread. (Imported rice) made to order, please allow 35 minutes for cooking
Primavera
Porcini
Imported porcini mushrooms
Salmonate
Fresh chopped mushrooms & smoked salmon
Pescatore
Calamari, fresh black mussels, clams & jumbo shrimp
Veal Dinners
Served with homemade soup or fresh salad & Old World Italian bread
Veal Parmigiana
Fresh veal medallions, breaded & baked with mozzarella & marinara, served with side of penne with marinara
Veal Limone
Fresh veal medallions in our own lemon/wine sauce with fresh sliced mushrooms & sautéed broccoli
Veal Piccante
Onions, roasted red peppers, capers & pepperoncini's in white wine sauce with sautéed broccoli
Veal Marsala
Fresh veal with fresh sliced mushrooms & broccoli sautéed in our own Marsala wine sauce
Veal Saltimbocca
Whole mushrooms, imported prosciutto, spices, fresh sage in white wine sauce with sautéed broccoli
Veal Monte Carlo
Sautéed fresh veal medallions, mushrooms, artichokes & eggplant in white wine sauce, served with sautéed broccoli
Veal Milanese
Breaded veal, pan fried with roasted potatoes & sautéed broccoli
Chicken Specialties
Served with homemade soup or fresh salad & Old World Italian bread. Chicken on the bone, please allow 45 minutes minimum. All white meat Add $4
Chicken alla Gondola
Half chicken browned & baked with fresh Italian sausage link, vesuvio potatoes, sautéed mushrooms & sweet green peppers in a wine sauce
Cacciatore (on or Off the Bone)
Mushrooms, olives & Italian spices in a marinara, served with a side of pasta
Chicken Vesuvio
Half large chicken baked with olive oil, fresh garlic, spices & rosemary, served with vesuvio potatoes
Broiled Chicken (Half Large Chicken)
Served with roasted potatoes & sautéed broccoli
Chicken Parmigiana
Boneless chicken filets in our own breading, baked with mozzarella & tomato sauce, served with side of penne with marinara
Chicken Monte Carlo
Sautéed chicken breasts, mushrooms, artichokes, eggplant in white wine sauce, served with sautéed broccoli
Chicken Marsala
Chicken breasts with fresh sliced mushrooms & broccoli sautéed in our own Marsala wine sauce
Chicken Saltimbocca (Boneless)
Whole mushrooms, imported prosciutto, spices, fresh sage in a white wine sauce with sautéed broccoli
Chicken Lemone
Chicken filets in our own lemone sauce & mushrooms with sautéed broccoli
Chicken Portobello
Boneless chicken breasts sautéed in Marsala-cream sauce with fresh sliced portobello mushrooms & roasted red peppers over fettuccine
Seafood Dinners
Served with homemade soup or fresh salad & Old World Italian bread
Jumbo Shrimp Parmigiana
Jumbo shrimp baked with marinara, mozzarella & Romano cheese on a generous portion of penne
Shrimp Francese
Jumbo shrimp, dipped in egg batter with white wine lemon sauce, served with sautéed broccoli
Shrimp Diavolo Linguini
Jumbo shrimp in a spicy tomato sauce served with a generous portion of linguini
Deep Fried Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp in our own breading, sautéed broccoli & roasted potatoes
Linguini Aglio Olio con Gamberi
Jumbo shrimp sautéed in olive oil & fresh chopped garlic & a generous portion of linguini
Zuppa di Pesce
Fresh black mussels, jumbo shrimp, calamari & clams served over linguini with marinara or arrabiata
Salmon Vesuvio
Salmon filet baked with fresh rosemary, garlic, olive oil & white wine, served with vesuvio potatoes & broccoli
Grilled Salmon
Salmon filet in our olive oil & lemon sauce served with roasted potatoes & broccoli
Tilapia Puttanesca
2 six ounce fresh tilapia filets with fresh tomatoes, artichokes, capers, black olives & fresh basil over fettuccine
Tilapia Lemone
Filets sautéed in our own lemon sauce with capers & roasted red peppers, served with sautéed broccoli
Tilapia Livornese
Filets with capers, olives, onions & fresh garlic with marinara, served with pasta
Grigliata di Pesce
Baby octopus, calamari, shrimp & tilapia in a butter-lemon sauce served with broccoli
Sandwiches
Made to order on fresh Italian loaf. Add hot giardiniera, sautéed sweet green peppers, onions or mozzarella
Italian Beef
Piled high with au jus or marinara served with extra sauce on the side
Italian Sausage
Char grilled with au jus or marinara
Combo
Beef / sausage
Meatball Sub
Marinara or meat sauce
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Filets fried in our own Italian breading, baked with mozzarella, Pecorino Romano & marinara on Italian loaf
Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich
Made to order with three layers of fresh eggplant, marinara, Pecorino Romano & mozzarella baked & served on Italian loaf
Pizza
La Gondola's award-winning pizzas are handmade to order using the freshest ingredients available. All pizzas have a tomato & cheese base. Ingredients: Sausage, Ground Beef, Shrimp, Pepperoni, Green Peppers, Jalapeños, Mushrooms, Onions, Green or Black Olives, Bacon, Fresh Garlic, Fresh Broccoli, Spinach, Fresh Tomatoes, Artichokes, Anchovies, Ricotta, Fresh Basil, Canadian Bacon, Hot Giardiniera, Pineapple, Roasted Red Peppers, Banana Peppers, Fresh Zucchini, Eggplant, Pesto Sauce, Grilled Chicken
Thin or Extra Thin Pizza: Cheese
Each Extra Ingredient
Stuffed or Pan Pizza: Cheese
Allow 40 mins. cooking time
Large 14" (Serves 4-5)
Each Extra Ingredient
Any Four Ingredients
Specialty Pizza
La Gondola's award-winning pizzas are handmade to order using the freshest ingredients available. Medium 12″ | Large 14″ | X-Large 16″ | Party 18″ | Jumbo 24″
La Gondola Special
Sausage, onions, green peppers & mushrooms
La Gondola Vegetable Special
Fresh spinach, broccoli, tomatoes & artichokes
Grilled Chicken Alfredo
Fresh grilled chicken & our own Alfredo sauce
BBQ Chicken
Fresh grilled chicken & our own BBQ sauce
Bolognese
Sausage, bacon, ground beef & pepperoni
Hawaiian
Smoked Canadian bacon & pineapple chunks
Margherita
Fresh tomatoes, basil, olive oil, plum tomato sauce & Pecorino Romano
White Pizza
Fresh ricotta, mozzarella & olive oil
Quattro Formaggi
4 cheeses, fresh bleu cheese crumbles, mozzarella, provolone & Pecorino Romano
Inferno
Sliced jalapeños, Cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper & granulated garlic
Pizza Puttanesca
Fresh tomatoes, capers, artichokes, black olives with fresh basil
Beverages
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Root Beer
San Pellegrino Sparking H2O
San Pellegrino Limonata (Sparkling H2O)
San Pellegrino Limonata (Sparkling H2O)
Desserts
Large Cannoli
Homemade filling with chocolate chips & pistachio nuts
Four Baby Cannoli
Homemade Tiramisu
Made with disaronno amaretto
Homemade Tiramisu for "Two"
Italian Ice
Lemon, available all year
Gelato
Pistachio
indicates a spicy dish
Appetizers
Serving Utensils available $1 each, Extra 9 inch Rustic Italian Bread available $1.50 each
Bruschetta
Fresh chopped tomatoes, olive oil, basil, and spices served over Toasted homemade "old world" garlic bread
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) - 4 $35.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) - 8 $70.00
Jumbo Fried Cheese Ravioli
Large homemade cheese ravioli breaded, fried and served with La Gondola marinara sauce
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) - 4 $35.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) - 8 $70.00
Fresh Black Mussels (in the Shell)
West Coast Mussels served in house marinara, arrabiata (spicy red sauce) or garlic & oil
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) - 4 $45.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) - 8 $90.00
Burrata Platter
Fresh mozzarella ball infused with fresh cream, Ricotta and house pesto, with Crostini, fresh Tomato + Olive oil
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $40.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $80.00
Mozzarella Sticks (Homemade)
House made breaded + fried mozzarella sticks served with La Gondola Marinara. Order a minimum of 30 pieces
- (each) $0.85
Cocktail Meatballs
La Gondola baby meatballs (made to order) served with signature marinara & old world bead
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $40.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $80.00
Meat & Cheese Tray
Italian cold cuts and cheese, Served with Sliced Rustic Bread
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $35.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $75.00
Mini Calzones
Made to order Mini Calzones (cheese, sausage or pepperoni) mix & match ok. Order a minimum of 10 pieces ($1.50 pp recommended)
- (each) $4.00
Sausage & Peppers ~ Char Grilled (Cut Small)
Fresh Italian rope sausage char grilled, served with green peppers and onions (Marinara or Garlic + Oil) Comes with Rustic Italian Bread
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) - 5 $40.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) - 10 $80.00
Buffalo Chicken Wings
La Gondola Style! Mild, Hot, or Inferno, served with buttermilk ranch dressing
Regular (on the Bone)
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) - 4 $38.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) - 8 $78.00
Boneless (Off the Bone)
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $35.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $75.00
Salads
Serving Utensils available $1 each, 9 Inch Rustic Italian Bread available $1.50 each. Dressing Choices: House vinaigrette, Creamy garlic, Buttermilk Ranch, Classic Caesar, Balsamic
House Salad
Spring mix, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers, served with your choice of dressing. Half Pan: one bottle salad dressing. Full Pan: two bottles salad dressing (mix & match ok)
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $25.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $50.00
Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine lettuce, fresh tomatoes, grated Romano cheese, homemade herbed croutons, served with classic Caesar dressing
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $25.00
- Half Pan with Fresh Grilled Chicken Breast (Serves 8-10) $35.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $55.00
- Full Pan with Fresh Grilled Chicken Breast (Serves 18-20) $75.00
La Gondola Salad (Chopped)
Crisp romaine lettuce, crumbled gorgonzola cheese, Belgian endive, fresh tomatoes, and kalamata olives, tossed with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic on the side, Fabulous!
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $40.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $85.00
Tomato + Red Onion Salad (with Cucumber)
Diced Vine ripe tomatoes, sliced red onion and cucumbers tossed in house made Italian Vinaigrette + Romano
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $35.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $75.00
Chopped Garbage Salad
Crisp Romaine Lettuce, sliced black olives, marinated artichokes, roasted red peppers, shredded mozzarella, Sliced pepperoni, Spanish onions and Green Peppers tossed in our house made Italian Vinaigrette + Romano
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $45.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $90.00
Mozzarella Caprese' Salad
Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Sliced Grape tomatoes, Buf alo Mozzarella & fresh basil tossed in house Vinaigrette
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $40.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $85.00
Antipasto Salad
Genoa Salami, Mortadella, Mozzarella, Kalamata olives, Pepperoncini peppers over Chopped Romaine Lettuce With Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Relish
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) 4 L $45.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) 8 L $90.00
Cold Pasta Salad
Penne Pasta, Celery, Green Peas, Mayonnaise, Green Peppers, Spanish Onion with Sea Salt & Black Pepper
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $40.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $85.00
Baby Spinach Salad
Baby Spinach, Grape Tomatoes, Dried cranberries and Walnuts, Tossed in house Vinaigrette + Romano
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $45.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $90.00
Cheese Tortellini Salad
Cheese Tortellini, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Yellow Onions, tossed in house vinaigrette + Crumbled
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $40.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $85.00
La Gondola Famous Pastas "Old School"
Serving utensils available $1 each, Gluten Free pasta add $10/$20, Whole Wheat Linguine add $5/$10. Disposable Racks $5 (you keep), Sternos $1.50 each, All pasta dinners come with Rustic Italian Bread
Choice of Noodles (Penne, Spaghetti, Rigatoni, Angel Hair or Linguine)
With La Gondola marinara, homemade meat sauce, or spicy arrabiata. Tossed with Romano cheese
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $30.00
- Full Pan (Serves 20) $60.00
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) Baked with Mozzarella Add
- $5.00
- Full Pan (Serves 20) Baked with Mozzarella Add
- $10.00
Rigatoni alla Boscaiola (la Gondola Signature Dish!)
Cream-Tomato sauce, fresh mushrooms, sautéed crumbled Italian sausage and fresh sage with white wine And garlic, this is our number 1 seller
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $45.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $95.00
Fettuccine Alfredo
Imported fettuccine Pasta with made-to-order Alfredo Sauce, Egg yolk + Romano cheese folded in at the end
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $45.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $90.00
Rigatoni alla Vodka
Tomato cream sauce with vodka, peas, pecorino Romano and fresh basil tossed with Imported Rigatoni Macaroni
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $45.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $90.00
Spaghetti Carbonara
Triple Smoked American bacon Bits in a light cream sauce with Pecorino Romano
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $45.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $90.00
Spaghetti Primavera
Fresh sautéed zucchini, broccoli, peas, carrots, and mushrooms in your choice of sauce (tomato-cream, marinara or garlic & oil)
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $45.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $90.00
Jumbo Lobster Ravioli (Made in House) with Real Lobster Chunks.
Lobster ravioli in a light cream sauce with baby spinach, mascarpone cheese and a touch of Brandy
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $55.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $110.00
Stuffed Ricotta Gnocchi
Baby gnocchi pillows stuffed with ricotta cheese in your choice of La Gondola marinara or our famous creamed pesto sauce
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $45.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $90.00
Rigatoni alla Gondola
Sun-dried tomatoes and mushrooms in a light cream sauce with a hint of house pesto
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $45.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $90.00
Rigatoni Puttanesca
Fresh diced tomatoes, Marinated artichokes, capers, Whole black olives and fresh basil
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $40.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $85.00
Cavatelli Caprese' (Homemade) GFNA
8 Finger Cavatelli Pasta with with Buffalo Mozzarella, basil, Grape Tomatoes and pecorino Romano
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $45.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $90.00
Tortellini Panna (GFNA)
Meat Tortellini, Imported Prosciutto, Mushroom, Pecorino Romano, in a light cream sauce
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $45.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $90.00
Lasagna (Homemade) GFNA
Layers of wide pasta noodles stuffed with Grande' Ricotta cheese, mozzarella, Grated Romano & Marinara
- Half Pan (Serves 9-12) $45.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-21) $90.00
- Half Pan (Serves 9-12) Add a Quart of Homemade Marinara
- $8.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-21) Add a Quart of Homemade Meat Sauce
- $9.00
Mostaccioli Arrabiatta
Penne noodle with Spicy Marinara Sauce tossed with Romano Cheese
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $40.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $85.00
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) Add Chicken Breast
- $5.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) Add Chicken Breast
- $10.00
Jumbo Cheese Ravioli (Gfna)
Jumbo Cheese Ravioli, Stuffed with Ricotta Cheese, Smothered in our house Marinara + Romano Cheese
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) - 3 $45.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) - 6 $90.00
Rigatoni Porcini
Rigatoni Pasta with Imported Porcini Mushrooms in Tomato-Cream Sauce
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $45.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $90.00
La Gondola "Sunday Gravy"
Braised Chuck Roast, simmered for 8 hours in our Bolognese Sauce served over Al Dente' Rigatoni
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $55.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $110.00
Rigatoni Norma
Sauteed Diced Eggplant, Toasted Garlic, Diced Tomatoes & Romano Cheese tossed with Rigatoni Pasta And covered with Shaved Goat Cheese
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $45.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $90.00
Capellini 4 Formaggi (4 Cheeses)
Angel Hair pasta in a light cream sauce and Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, Gorgonzola and Grande Ricotta Cheese
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $40.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $85.00
Gnocchi Piemontese' (GFNA)
Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi with Mushrooms, Fresh Basil, Parsley & Romano Cheese in Tomato-Cream Sauce
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $45.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $90.00
Gnocchi Al Pesto (GFNA)
Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi with our house Creamed Pesto & Pecorino Romano Cheese
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $45.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $90.00
Chicken, Veal & Ribs Specialties
Chicken All Gondola
Large Chicken on the Bone, Browned and Baked with Fresh Italian Sausage Links, Sautéed Mushrooms, and Sweet Green Peppers in White Wine Sauce. Served With Vesuvio Potatoes. Also Available "Off the Bone"
- Minimum 8 Ppl (pp) $8.00
Chicken Vesuvio
Large Chicken Baked with Olive Oil, Fresh Garlic, Spices & Rosemary, Served with Vesuvio Potatoes
- Minimum 8 Ppl (pp) $7.00
Chicken Cacciatore'
Large Chicken "On the Bone" with Mushrooms, Black Olives, and Italian Spices with Marinara
- Minimum 8 Ppl (pp) $7.00
- Add Pasta (Pp)
- $2.00
Parmigiana
Filets in our own Breading, baked with mozzarella Cheese & House Marinara
- Chicken (Minimum 8 Ppl) (pp) $5.00
- Veal (Minimum 8 Ppl) (pp) $8.00
- Add Pasta (Pp)
- $2.00
Chicken Portobello
Boneless Chicken Breast sauteed in Marsala-Cream Sauce with Sliced Portobello Mushrooms And Roasted Red Peppers, Served over Pasta, Comes With Rustic Italian Bread
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $45.00
- Full Pan (Serves 16-20) $95.00
Monte Carlo
Filets, Sauteed in White Wine-Lemon Sauce with Marinated Artichokes, Sliced Mushrooms & Eggplant
- Chicken (Minimum 8 Ppl) (pp) $5.00
- Veal (Minimum 8 Ppl) (pp) $8.00
- Add Sauteed Broccoli Crowns
- $2.00
Baby Back Ribs
Fall Of The Bone Baby Back Ribs Smothered in La Gondola Homemade BBQ Sauce. (each slab feeds 3-4 people)
- (each) $17.00
Charred BBQ Rib Tips
Tender Pork Rib Tips, Baked then Charred on our Grill, then smothered in House Made Tangy BBQ Sauce
- Half Pan (Serves 6-10) $45.00
- Full Pan (Serves 14-20) $90.00
Chicken Strips Platter
Boneless-Skinless Chicken Breast Breaded + Fried (Made fresh to order) Served with Ranch or House BBQ Sauce
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $40.00
- Full Pan (Serves 16-20) $85.00
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) Add Crispy Coated Fries
- $10.00
- Full Pan (Serves 16-20) Add Crispy Coated Fries
- $20.00
Other Good Stuff
Chicken Parmesan Sliders
Boneless / Skinless chicken in our special breading, baked with Mozzarella and Marinara Served between Butter Hawaiian Rolls, Order in multiples of 12 ($1.50 PP Recommended)
- (each) $3.00
American Burger Sliders (Angus Beef)
Hand Packed All Beef Burgers Served on a Small Pretzel Roll Served with all the Trimmings On the side, Catsup, Mustard, Caramelized or Fresh Onions and fresh sliced Tomatoes. Order in Multiples of 12 ($1.50 PP Recommended)
- (each) $3.00
Sliced Italian Beef (Chicago Style)
$13.00
Chicago Style Beef Sliced Thin, Served with Spicy Au Jus. Per lb for Sliced Beef, Comes with Gravy (Each lb good for approx. Five 4'' Sandwiches) Minimum 5 lbs. Extras: La Gondola 8 inch Rustic Loaf $1.50 each 3 Foot French Loaf $4 each. Hot Giardiniera or Sweet Green Peppers $3.50 Each 12 oz Container
Creamy Mac & Cheese
Cavatappi Macaroni blended with Heavy Cream, Wisconsin Aged Cheddar, Mozzarella and Pecorino Romano
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $40.00
- Full Pan (Serves 16-20) $80.00
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
$1.75
16/20 Jumbo Gulf Shrimp (Tail on) P&D Cooked to order, Served with our Homemade Cocktail + Horsey Sauce. Per Shrimp (Order a Minimum of 35 Pce.)
Pork Chops Vesuvio (Bone-In)
Center Cut Pork chops Baked with Grilled Onion, Fresh Garlic, Olive oil + Rosemary, (4oz or 8oz Cut). 4oz Great for Chicago Style Pork Chop Sandwich, 8oz Great as an Entree or Premium addition to any Buffet. Extras: Hamburger Buns 12 (Half Pan) $6 24 (Full Pan) $12 Yellow Mustard or Extra Grilled Onions $3 12oz
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $45.00
- Full Pan (Serves 16-20) $90.00
Grilled Vegetables with Olive Oil, Salt + Pepper
Grilled Carrots, Eggplant, Zucchini and Onions with Extra Virgin Olive oil, Sea Salt & Coarse Black Pepper
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $35.00
- Full Pan (Serves 16-20) $70.00
Tilapia (Broiled, Blackened or de Jonghe Style)
6oz Boneless-Skinless Tilapia Filets in Butter-Lemon Sauce
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $40.00
- Full Pan (Serves 16-20) $85.00
Filet Mignon Medallions
USDA Prime Beef Tenderloin Medallions (5oz ea) Char-grilled served with Sauteed Mushrooms + Roasted Potatoes
- Minimum of 10 (ea) $9.00
Wild Alaskan Salmon 'A la Carte'
7oz Fresh Salmon Sides (Vesuvio or Grilled). Per Portion Order a minimum of 12 Pieces
- (per portion) $7.00
- Add Vesuvio Potatoes (per Portion)
- $1.00
Sides
Sauteed Spinach or Steamed Broccoli Crowns
With Fresh Garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $25.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $55.00
Vesuvio Potatoes
Large potato wedges, baked with fresh rosemary, garlic, olive oil and white wine
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $25.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $55.00
Green Beans with Lemon, Capers & Bacon Bits
Blanched Green Beans Tossed with Lemon Juice, Salty Capers, Olive Oil & Triple Smoked Bacon Bits
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $25.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $55.00
Sweet Peas with Prosciutto
Green Peas, Minced White Onion & Prosciutto Tossed with Olive Oil, Sea Salt + Ground Black Pepper
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $25.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $55.00
Garlic Bread
Old World bread Baked with Sweet Butter, Dusted with Granulated Garlic, Oregano + Black Pepper
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $20.00
- Full Pan (Serves 16-20) $45.00
Pan Fried Garlic Cloves
Peeled California Garlic Cloves Pan Fried with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Rosemary, Sea Salt + Cracked Black Pepper. Served With Italian Rustic Crostini on The Side
- Half Pan (Serves 8-14) $25.00
- Full Pan (Serves 16-26) $55.00
Desserts
Baby Cannoli Tray
With homemade filling and semi-sweet chocolate Dots
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $30.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $60.00
Large Cannoli
With homemade filling and semi-sweet chocolate Dots. All cannoli are Hand Packed to order
- Minimum of 10 (each) $3.00
Homemade Tiramisu
Homemade with DiSaronno Amaretto and Semi-Sweet Chocolate Drops
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $45.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $85.00
House Made Brownie Bites
With Cheesecake Swirl, Cut into Bite size pieces and dusted with Powdered Sugar
- Half Pan (Serves 8-10) $25.00
- Full Pan (Serves 18-20) $55.00
Gelato (Pistachio)
- Small: 3.5oz (Min10) $1.50
- Large: 12oz (Min 5) $4.00
- Grande: 32oz (Min 2) $9.00
- 3 Gallons $75.00
GFNA = Gluten Free Not Available
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General Info
Cuisine
Italian
Hours
Monday:
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Tuesday:
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday:
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Thursday:
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Friday:
4:00pm - 12:30am
Saturday:
12:00pm - 12:30am
Sunday:
12:00pm - 10:30pm
About Us
La Gondola has been serving up award-winning pasta, pizza and other authentic Italian cuisine using secret recipes since 1984. Customers around the Chicago area flock to this family-owned business where the food is made from scratch everyday. La Gondola is the perfect casual dining restaurant.
Fresh family-style Italian, just like grandma used to make. That’s what you can expect from La Gondola Italian Restaurant. We specialize in pizza and pasta using the freshest ingredients available. Our pizzas are hand-tossed and made to order with a secret sauce and premium cheeses that keeps the critics raving. La Gondola’s award-winning sauce is made from scratch seven days a week using the same recipe passed on from generation to generation.