Sapori Trattoria Menu (Update 2025)
Sapori Trattoria, located in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, is a cozy and intimate Italian gem. With a menu boasting authentic Italian specialties, this restaurant has been a local favorite for nearly a quarter-century.
Customer reviews rave about the Veal Osso Bucco, perfectly braised with a rich tomato sauce, and the Spaghetti with meatballs and sausage. The homemade Tiramisu and Cacio e Pepe Cheesecake are standout desserts, leaving diners satisfied and delighted.
Diners can also enjoy classic cocktails like the Gin Martini and Negroni to complement their meals. The attentive staff provide top-notch service in a warm and inviting atmosphere that strikes the perfect balance between upscale and cozy. Whether it's a romantic dinner or a family outing, Sapori Trattoria promises a memorable Italian dining experience.
Bruschetta
Toasted Italian bread topped with marinated tomatoes, basil
Calamari Fritti
Fried calamari served with marinara, parsley, lemon, pickled peppers
Burrata Platter
grilled bread, prosciutto di parma, roasted tomato relish, garlic spread, pickled peppers
Calabrian Clams
white wine, garlic chips, calabrian chilis, pancetta, grilled bread
Vitello Meatballs ()
marinara, ricotta, basil
Whipped Ricotta Toast
smoked honey, fennel pollen, sea salt, black pepper
Charred Octopus
roasted calabrian chili sauce, fingerling potatoes, kalamata olives, caramelized shallots
Insalata Rustica
kale, brussel sprouts, garlic bread crumbs, cranberries, pancetta, avocado dressing
Caesar
crisp romaine lettuce, grana padano cheese, garlic croutons, caesar dressing
Insalata Stella
arcadia mixed greens, provolone cheese, toasted pine nuts, shaved red apples, fresh raspberries, honey-champagne vinaigrette
Minestrone Soup
classic hearty italian soup made with mixed vegetables, tomato, beans
Rigatoni Caprese
crushed tomato sauce with garlic, basil, extra-virgin olive oil, bocconcini mozzarella, parmesan cheese
Bolognese
authentic meat sauce, fresh basil, extra-virgin olive oil
Gnocchi Al Brivido
pistachio-basil pesto, sliced chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese
Pennette Cardinale
penne pasta, creamy white wine tomato sauce, sliced chicken, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, grilled shallots
Cappellacci All'Aragosta
stuffed with lobster, crab, shrimp, served in a vodka sauce, roasted vegetables
Lasagna Di Carne
meat sauce, marinara, bechamel, mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, ricotta cheese
Spaghetti Barese
Fresh spaghetti sauteed in a rich red sauce with veal meatballs and mild Italian sausage
Spaghetti Allo Scoglio
shrimp, mussels, scallops, garlic tomato sauce
Pasta Contadino
orecchiette pasta, mild Italian sausage, applewood bacon, caramelized cauliflower, broccolini, onion, roasted garlic cream sauce
Cappellacci Di Zucca
stuffed with pumpkin, burnt butter sauce, butternut squash, sage, pine nuts, parmesan cheese
Bucatini Carbonara
bucatini pasta, pancetta, smoked bacon, onion, cream, egg yolk, grana padano cheese
Parmigiana Trenta
eggplant parm, pomodoro sauce, / pecorino, fresh herbs
Risotto Alle Funghi
Italian arborio rice, porcini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, caramelized onion, garlic, Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs
Faroe Island Salmon
romanesco, parsnip coulis, pickled radish
Chilean Sea Bass
puttanesca sauce, olive tapenade, sunchokes
Pollo Ternana
stuffed chicken breast with smoked provolone and basil, served over mushrooms, grilled asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts
oz Prime Graded New York Strip
roasted garlic, tomato, smoked sea salt
Sauteed Spinach
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Grilled Asparagus
Roasted Potatoes
Sausage
Grilled Broccolini
Chicago
Italian-Malfy Gin, lemon juice, Prosecco, St. Germain
Lil' Pick Me Up
tequila, basil, fresh lemon juice, basil syrup
Old Fashion
bourbon, Angostura Orange Bitters
Italian Manhattan
bourbon, Amaro, Angostura Bitters, Bordiga
Summer In Sicily
vodka, strawberry, St. Germain, lemon, simple syrup, soda
Sapori Spritz
Bordiga, Prosecco, grapefruit
Frutteti Del Sole Sunlit Orchard
Italian white blend. Mixed with refreshing tropical fruits, touch of orange juice, gin & a touch of elderflower dash of St. Germaine
Frutteti Della Luna Moonlit Orchard
Red blend, refreshing mixed red berries, touch of orange juice, vodka & Aperol
Drink Menu
Happy Hour
Carciofi Fritti
crispy artichoke hearts, dill vinaigrette, burnt lemon, garlic crumble
Arancini Di Mare
squid ink risotto, oven-roasted tomatoes, Chilean sea bass, roasted garlic aioli
Dirty Crostini
Greek olive oil, ciabatta, citrus, garlic, caperberries
Steak Frites
caper salsa verde, oregano fries, filet mignon medallions
Deluxe Dinner For Two
Includes:-Pick one - Bruschetta or Tomato Caprese-Any Salad-Any two pastas - not including seafood pasta$ for any Seafood pasta added-A tiramisuOnly available for Take-outs or Deliveries
Take-out Specials
Desserts
Triple Layer Chocolate Cake
Chocolate filling, chocolate ganache, vanilla bean, bourbon, raspberry, roasted white chocolate
Bread Pudding
Baked bread pudding, raisins, roasted white chocolate, salted caramel gelato, raspberry sauce
Homemade Tiramisu
Ladyfingers soaked in espresso and liqueur, mascarpone, cocoa powder
Vanilla Mascarpone
Honey poached mangoes, candied walnuts, honey comb, mint
Chocolate Cake Gelato
Raspberry Sorbet
Sicilian Pistacchio Gelato
Sea Salt Caramel Gelato
Sorbetto Di Limone
Bruschetta
toasted Italian bread, marinated tomatoes, balsamic, grana padano
Burratta
grilled bread, prosciutto di parma, roasted tomato relish, garlic spread
Chicken Tenders
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Whipped Ricotta
smoked honey, fennel pollen, sea salt, black pepper
Fried Calamari
marinara, parsley, lemon.CONTAINS GLUTEN, and cannot be removed.
Mozzarella Sticks
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Roasted Caprese
roasted tomatoes, bocconcini mozzarella, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, olive oil
Vitello Meatballs ()
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Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, grana padano cheese, garlic croutons, caesar dressing
Mista Salad
arcadia mixed greens, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, balsamic dressing
Rustica Salad
kale, brussel sprouts, garlic bread crumbs, cranberries, pancetta, avocado dressing
Stella Salad
arcadia mixed greens, provolone cheese, toasted pine nuts, shaved red apples, fresh raspberries, honey-champagne vinaigrette
Cup Minestrone
hearty Italian soup made with mixed vegetables, tomato, beans
Bowl Minestrone
hearty Italian soup made with mixed vegetables, tomato, beans
Bucatini Carbonara
pancetta, smoked bacon, onion, cream, egg yolk, grana padano cheese
Cappellacci Di Zucca
stuffed with pumpkin, burnt butter sauce, butternut squash, sage, pine nuts, parmesan cheese
Fettucine Alfredo
alfredo sauce, pecorino cheese
Gnocchi Al Brivido
pistachio-basil pesto, sliced chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese
Linguini Vongole
clams, parsley, garlic, white wine sauce
Lobster Ravioli (T-O)
Meat Lasagna (Tg)
Pasta Contadino
Penne Arrabbiata
spicy marinara sauce
Penne Marinara
Penne Vodka
Pennette Cardinale
creamy white wine tomato sauce, sliced chicken, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, grilled shallots
Bolognese
rigatoni pasta, meat sauce, basil, extra-virgin olive oil
Rigatoni Caprese
crushed tomato sauce with garlic, basil, extra-virgin olive oil, bocconcini mozzarella, parmesan cheese
Risotto Al Funghi
Italian arborio rice, porcini mushrooms, caramelized onion, garlic, parmesan cheese, fresh herbs
Spaghetti Barese
Spaghetti Scoglio
shrimp, mussels, scallops, garlic tomato sauce
Brussel Sprouts
Grilled Asparagus
Grilled Broccolini
Roasted Potatoes
Side Sausage
Sauteed Broccoli
Steamed Broccoli
Sauteed Spinach
Side Meatballs
TG - Tiramisu
espresso and liqueur, mascarpone
TG - Bread Pudding
raisins, raspberry sauce
Chicken Parm
breaded chicken breast, Pomodoro sauce, bocconcini mozzarella, basil, and pecorino. Comes with a side of penne marinara
Sausage And Peppers
mild Italian sausage, roasted baby bell peppers, rich tomato reduction sauce
Salmone Limone
lemon sauce, roasted potatoes
Salmone Marsala
Marsala wine and mushroom sauce, roasted potatoes
Pollo Ternana
stuffed chicken breast with smoked provolone and basil, served over mushrooms, grilled asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts
Online Ordering
Special Events
Wine Tasting Ticket
Bruschetta
toasted Italian bread, marinated tomatoes, balsamic, grana padano
Lasagna Di Carne
Bolognese sauce, blend of fresh mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, ricotta
Faroe Island Salmon
three way summer squash, zucchini, pickled fresnos, lemon, dill