Piazza Bella Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Piazza Bella, an enchanting haven for pizza and Italian cuisine located in the heart of Chicago. This venue captures the essence of casual dining with a classy twist, offering a vibrant atmosphere that’s perfect for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings.
The menu showcases an array of artisanal offerings, from delectable antipasti like the Beet Salad with burrata and candied walnuts to the heartwarming primi dishes such as Lasagna made with fresh handmade pasta. Each plate is crafted with top-tier ingredients, ensuring a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate.
- Highlights:
- Homemade Burrata Cheese with a rich balsamic reduction
- Rigatoni alla Bosciola featuring a creamy tomato sauce
- Inviting outdoor seating and a full bar to elevate your dining experience
With options for takeout and delivery, Piazza Bella serves up culinary delight for every occasion. Let's savor the flavors together!
Antipasta
Beet Salad
served with arugula, candied walnuts and burrata cheese,drizzled with balsamic reduction and olive oil. Vegetarian. Gluten-free.
Fresh Greens Salad
Tomato, cucumber and balsamic dressing. Vegetarian. Gluten-free.
Caesar Salad
Parmesan cheese and romaine. (made with raw eggs)*
Bruschetta
Fresh grape tomatoes, pesto, burratta, and goat cheese. Vegetarian.
Breaded Goat Cheese
Tomato caper sauce and Kalamata olives. Vegetarian.
Steamed Little Neck Clams
Red chili, cherry tomatoes, garlic and crostini.
Homemade Burratta Cheese
Balsamic reduction glaze, extra virgin olive oil, grape tomatoes, thyme and basil.
Roasted Asparagus
Egg, spicy red sauce, capers, and herbed bread crumbs. Vegetarian.
Melanzane
Battered eggplant, fresh mozzarella, tomato, arugula, balsamic and extra virgin olive oil. Vegetarian.
Fried Calamari
Marinara sauce and banana peppers.
Sauted Calamari
White wine garlic sauce with grilled garlic crostini.
Stracciatella Zuppe (cup only)
Egg drop soup, fresh spinach and Parmigiano cheese. Gluten-free.
Pasta Fagioli Zuppe (cup only)
Pasta and beans with rosemary sprinkle. Vegetarian.
Zuppe
Primi
Rigatoni alla Bosciola
Tomato cream sauce, calabrese sausage , mushrooms and peas.
Pappardelle
Bolognese sauce, shaved Parmesan cheese and basil.
Lasagna
fresh handmade pasta with bechamel, pomodoro sauce,bolognese and mozzarella
Spaghetti Carbonara
Pancetta, poached egg and herbed bread crumbs.
Potato Gnocchi
fresh handmade potato pasta served with four cheese sauce. Vegetarian.
Ravioli
fresh handmade pasta stuffed with ground Italian sausage,ricotta cheese and Swiss chard in our pomodoro crumbs
Agnolotti
fresh handmade round ravioli stuffed with beef short rib,served with zucchini and fennel in our pomodoro sauce.
Farfalle
served with chicken, sun dried tomatoes and mushrooms in avodka cream sauce.
Capellini
Fresh cherry tomato and basil. Vegetarian.
Bucatini alla Matriciana
straw pasta served with bacon and caramelized onions in a fresh tomato basil whitewine sauce.
Seared Scallops
Squash puree, cauliflower, pine nuts and golden raisins. Gluten-free.
Fresh Baked Cod
served with caponata and pine nuts with a sweet tomato sauce. Gluten-free.
Grilled Salmon
String vegetables topped with roasted red pepper relish.
Filet Mignon
8 oz. filet with asparagus, 4 cheese potatoes and Barolo glaze.
Grilled Pork Chop
grilled 12 oz french cut bone in pork chop served crispy polenta,grilled asparagus finished with portobello mushroom ragu.
Chicken Parmesan
lightly breaded chicken breast covered with pomodoro sauce,mozzarella, served with spaghetti.
Secondi
Le Pizza
Pizza Margherita
Marinara, basil, mozzarella and olive oil. Vegetarian.
Pizza Bianca
Arugula, prosciutto and olive oil.
Pizza Verde
Spinach, ricotta cheese and basil. Vegetarian.
Pizza Quattro Formaggi
Gorgonzola, mozzarella, goat cheese and fontina. Vegetarian.
Small Cheese Pizza
Medium Cheese Pizza
Large Cheese Pizza
Build Your Own Pizza
Desserts
Tiramisu
Italian pick me up specialty made of coffee-dipped lady fi ngers,velvety mascarpone, and cocoa dusting
Cannoli
Fried pastry dough tubes filled with sweet cream and ricotta filling
Chocolate Mousse Cake
The perfect combination of decadent light and fluffy chocolatemousse and cake
Lava Cake
Rich chocolate cake with a liquid molten chocolate center