Antipasto Platter
An abundant selection of fine imported Italian cured meats, artisan cheeses, marinated olives, and pickled vegetables.
An abundant selection of fine imported Italian cured meats, artisan cheeses, marinated olives, and pickled vegetables.
Crispy golden-fried zucchini slices served with a side of warm, house-made marinara sauce.
Toasted rustic Italian bread topped with ripe diced tomatoes, fresh basil, minced garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.
Crispy breaded cheese ravioli fried to golden perfection, served with a rich and creamy blue cheese sauce.
Golden fried tender potato gnocchi served with a side of savory blue cheese sauce for dipping.
Tender squid lightly floured and fried until crispy, served with fresh lemon wedges and savory marinara sauce.
Thick slices of ripe plum tomatoes paired with fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
Sautéed fresh broccoli rabe braised with savory Italian sausage, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.
Fresh mussels simmered in a fragrant sauce of white wine, garlic, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs.
Succulent jumbo shrimp sautéed in a delicate white wine sauce with garlic and plump capers.
House signature garlic bread smothered with melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese, baked until golden brown.
Chef's daily soup selection or traditional hearty Italian minestrone filled with vegetables, beans, and pasta.
Crisp mixed greens, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and black olives served with your choice of dressing.
Hearty salad featuring crisp lettuce, tomatoes, Genoa salami, mozzarella, smoked provolone, artichoke hearts, peppers, and olives.
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with garlic croutons, shredded parmesan, house Caesar dressing, and tender grilled chicken breast strips.
House salad topped with sliced grilled chicken breast, hard-boiled egg, and shredded mozzarella cheese with your choice of dressing.
Grilled steak cooked to your liking served over fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, pepperoncini, and olives.
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in classic Caesar dressing with croutons and parmesan, topped with grilled shrimp, scallops, and calamari.
Shredded lettuce tossed with classic Italian meats, assorted cheeses, celery, and hard-boiled eggs in olive oil and garlic dressing.
Fresh romaine lettuce topped with warm grilled chicken breast, tangy Gorgonzola cheese, and rich balsamic dressing.
Classic spaghetti pasta boiled al dente and smothered in rich, slow-simmered house marinara sauce.
Delicate angel hair pasta tossed light tomato sauce infused with sweet fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil.
Pasta tossed in our signature house tomato basil sauce crafted with aromatic herbs and garlic.
Mostaccioli pasta tossed in savory marinara sauce, baked with ricotta and topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
Tender pasta cushions filled with your choice of seasoned meat or creamy cheese, served in warm marinara sauce.
Handcrafted potato gnocchi stuffed with silky ricotta cheese, served tossed in sweet tomato marinara sauce.
Classic layered pasta baked with rich meat ragù, seasoned ricotta, and gooey mozzarella cheese.
Jumbo pasta shells packed with seasoned ricotta cheese, baked under a layer of marinara sauce and mozzarella.
Char-grilled Italian sausage link served on warm crusty Italian bread with rich tomato marinara sauce.
Thinly sliced, slow-cooked Italian beef piled high on a French roll with savory beef jus.
The ultimate combo of juicy sliced Italian beef and grilled Italian sausage served together on a French roll.
Handmade savory meatballs simmered in marinara sauce, tucked into toasted Italian bread.
Tender grilled chicken breast served on toasted ciabatta bread with fresh lettuce, tomato, and onion.
Juicy ribeye steak grilled to order and served with caramelized onions on crusty toasted ciabatta bread.
Crispy breaded Italian steak cutlet topped with marinara sauce and served on toasted bread.
Tender breaded veal cutlet fried golden and served on fresh Italian bread with marinara sauce.
Crispy breaded eggplant cutlets baked with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella on toasted bread.
Grilled portabella mushroom on ciabatta bread with melted mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, onion, and homemade marinara.
Succulent center-cut grilled pork chop served alongside seasoned roasted potatoes and fresh daily vegetables.
Pan-seared chicken breast sauteed with fresh mushrooms in a rich Marsala wine sauce, served with pasta.
Tender breaded veal cutlet baked in fresh tomato sauce and covered in melted cheeses, served with pasta.
Breaded chicken cutlet baked in rich marinara sauce with melted mozzarella cheese, served with pasta.
Grilled New York strip steak cooked to your liking, accompanied by roasted potatoes and vegetables.
Five jumbo golden-fried shrimp served with crispy potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables.
Crispy fried grouper fillet platter served with golden french fries and creamy ranch dressing.
Classic thin-crust Italian pizza layered with savory tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Traditional cheese pizza customized with your choice of one premium topping.
Traditional cheese pizza customized with your choice of two premium toppings.
Traditional cheese pizza customized with your choice of three premium toppings.
Traditional cheese pizza customized with your choice of four premium toppings.
Fully loaded traditional cheese pizza customized with your choice of five premium toppings.
Half broiled chicken seasoned with fresh herbs, sage, and rosemary, cooked slowly to perfection.
Half roasted chicken and wedge potatoes seasoned with garlic, herbs, and white wine sauce.
Tender chicken breast dipped in parmesan basil egg batter, sautéed and served with lemon butter sauce.
Sautéed chicken breast cooked with fresh mushrooms in a velvety Marsala wine sauce.
Half chicken sautéed with olive oil, diced tomatoes, sweet peppers, onions, garlic, and black olives.
Tender chicken cutlet baked in house tomato sauce and covered in a melted blend of cheeses.
Sautéed veal medallions with fresh mushrooms, garlic, and artichoke hearts in a delicate wine sauce.
Thin scallops of sautéed veal simmered in a bright, savory lemon butter sauce.
Lightly sautéed veal cutlets with fresh mushrooms, garlic, and herbs in a light wine reduction.
Tender veal medallions and roasted potato wedges seasoned with garlic, herbs, and white wine sauce.
Sautéed veal cutlets cooked with sliced mushrooms in a fragrant, rich Marsala wine sauce.
Sautéed veal layered with savory prosciutto and fresh sage, pan-fried in a delicate white wine glaze.
Veal and eggplant sautéed with prosciutto in light marinara sauce, topped with melted provolone.
Tender breaded veal cutlet baked in rich tomato sauce and smothered in melted Italian cheese blend.
14oz ribeye steak sautéed with sweet peppers, mushrooms, and pepperoncini in garlic white wine sauce.
14oz New York strip steak cooked to order, finished in a luxurious brandy cream mushroom sauce.
Two large thick pork chops and roasted potatoes seasoned with garlic, fresh herbs, and white wine sauce.
Center-cut New York strip steak grilled to your exact specifications.
Tenderloin petite filet mignon grilled to perfection according to your preference.
Generous portion of whitefish fillet and roasted potatoes seasoned with garlic and herbs in white wine sauce.
Crispy fried grouper fillet platter served with your choice of roasted or fried potatoes.
Golden breaded fried shrimp served hot with your choice of roasted or fried potatoes.
Succulent shrimp sautéed over capellini pasta with white wine, garlic, fresh herbs, and Romano cheese.
Succulent shrimp and roasted potatoes simmered in a white wine sauce infused with garlic and herbs.
Classic refreshing Italian water ice in sweet fruit flavors.
Traditional Italian ice cream layered with chocolate, pistachio, and cherry flavors.
Crispy fried pastry shell packed with sweet ricottta cream and dark chocolate chips.
Rich Italian gelato sphere encased in a hard chocolate shell, available in lemon or chocolate.
Classic house-made tiramisu with espresso-dipped ladyfingers layered with velvety mascarpone cream and cocoa.
Nestled along South Oakley Avenue in Chicago's historic Heart of Italy neighborhood near Pilsen, Ignotz's Ristorante captures the soul of traditional red-sauce Italian dining. Family-owned and operated by Roger and Joan, this neighborhood staple welcomes guests like family from the moment they step through the narrow alleyway entrance. Every table begins with a iconic welcome ritual: fluffy, warm house bread served alongside an entire bulb of soft, roasted garlic ready to be spread across warm crusts.
The dining room exudes retro charm with vintage Campari signage, framed sports memorabilia, cozy booths, and detailed wall murals. An overflow room across the alleyway handles busy weekend crowds while keeping the intimate, living-room atmosphere intact. The owners frequently roam the floor ensuring every table is satisfied, often concluding dinner with complimentary sweet treats like chocolate-covered cherries and gelato.
The extensive menu balances rich pasta comfort dishes with expertly executed pan-seared meats and regional Chicago classics:
With hearty pasta plates hovering between $8.50 and $10.95 and generous chicken entrees under $15, Ignotz's provides exceptional value rare for Chicago dining. Portions are intentionally abundant, built for family-style sharing at the table or ensuring substantial leftovers for the next day.
Reservations are highly recommended for weekend dining, and valet parking is available to help navigate tight neighborhood street parking. Guests with gluten sensitivities can comfortably enjoy naturally wheat-free options such as Steak Isabella, Mussels Marina, Broccoli Rabe and Sausage, or Chicken Vesuvio.
1837 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
2000 W 34th St, Chicago, IL 60608
2528 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
1664 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, United States
2500 S Christiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
1726 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Every meal at Ignotz's begins with a complimentary basket of warm house bread served alongside a whole bulb of soft roasted garlic for spreading. At the conclusion of the meal, the owners frequently offer guests complimentary chocolate-covered cherries, whipped cream, or a small scoop of gelato.
Yes, Ignotz's offers several naturally gluten-free options on its menu, including Mussels Marina, Broccoli Rabe and Sausage, Chicken Vesuvio, Pork Chops Vesuvio, Steak Isabella, and Whitefish Vesuvio.
Ignotz's bakes classic Chicago tavern-style thin-crust pizza. The pies feature a thin, crispy crust cut into party squares, topped with a seasoned tomato sauce, bubbly mozzarella, and custom toppings like fennel sausage and pepperoni.
Street parking along Oakley Avenue can be tight during evening dinner hours. To make visiting convenient, Ignotz's provides on-site valet parking for dining guests.
The standout chicken dish is the iconic Chicago-style Chicken Vesuvio ($14.75), which includes a seasoned, roasted half chicken served alongside roasted potato wedges and green peas in a garlic white wine pan sauce.
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