Terragusto

340 W Armitage Ave, Chicago IL 60614 terragustocafe.com (773) 248-2777

Cuisines and Dishes at Terragusto:

American

Menu for Terragusto

antipasti

"maiale tonnato" $9.50
classic dish of thin slices of chilled roasted Gunthorp Farms pork topped with arugula & a caper-tuna aioli
mixed salad $9.50
seasonal herbs & thin veggies tossed with local greens & shaved parmigiano in an herbed vinaigrette
stracciatella $9.50
traditional chicken broth with spinach, carrots & parmigiano-egg "pasta"

antipasti forte

warm savory "sformato" $12.00
changes daily silky warm vegetable custard topped with fontina fonduta perfumed with truffles
crostini $12.00
topped with bufala, sage & pinenuts, mixed beans w/ ricotta salata, herbed roasted mushrooms w/ parmigiano
baked polenta with sage, gorgonzola & pinenuts $12.00
organic baked polenta served with a creamy sage-gorgonzola sauce with toasted pinenuts on a sauté of spinach
antipasti misti $12.00
selection of meats, cheeses & vegetables changes daily, ( 2 person minimum )

primi piatti

mezzaluna di trota con funghi e origano $17.00
pasta stuffed with delicate trout in white wine with mixed mushrooms & fresh oregano
maltagliate in sugo d'anitra $17.00
rustic & rich toasted egg pasta tossed with duck braised in white wine with herbs & spices
ravioli di magro $17.00
pasta stuffed with 4 cheeses, tossed in brown butter with walnuts, sage & ricotta salata
gnocchi di semola con gamberi e cavoletti $17.00
roman-style semolina gnocchi tossed with shrimp, white wine & delicate brussels sprout leaves
bolognese al forno $17.00
thin ribbon swiss chard pasta baked in a creamy four-meat sauce, with parmigiano-reggiano & a touch of white truffle

secondi di pesce e carne

whole fish
served on the bone del giorno
organic free-range half chicken, Gunthorp Farms
all-natural beef steak del giorno
all-natural beef steak del giorno
brasato del giorno

the chef's tasting menu

the chef's tasting menu $39.00 - $46.50
includes still or sparkling Italian water, will consist of antipasti, primi, secondi & dolci or formaggio for the table to share

additional offerings

pasta for kids $8.00
(age 10 & under) classic egg pasta with either butter or red sauce
extra castelvetrano olives $9.00
cheese plate $12.00 - $18.00
a sampling of 3, 4, or 5 cheeses ask for our current selection
drink mixers $3.00
tonic water, V-8, club soda, cranberry juice, orange juice

the traditional 4-course italian meal

poultry, meat or fish $37.50
dessert or cheese or coffee $37.50

dolci

maple panna cotta $7.00
w/ apple-walnut salad
mascarpone mousse $7.00
with crushed amaretti
white chocolate tart $7.00
w/ toasted pistaccio & fruit poached in brachetto wine
warm flourless chocolate cake $7.00
with caramel & softly whipped cream

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Reviews for Terragusto

Ratings and Reviews for Terragusto

Feb 15 2012

Tricia S. via Yelp

Expensive, but very delicious. Great option of fish and meat options for the vegetarians or fish only eaters in your life. There was a variety of flavors...read more
Nov 21 2011

Brett K. via Yelp

I'd like to know where Lauren is cooking now. I'd follow her to any restaurant. Still quite sad to see this restaurant gone.read more
Nov 21 2011

Sarah G. via Yelp

Quite possibly the best Italian food I've ever had outside of Italy. Seriously. The staff was awesome, the ambiance is classy without being stuffy or...read more

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