California Pizza Kitchen
52 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 787-6075Menu
Appetizers
Sesame ginger chicken inside delicate wonton dumplings with a mild soy-ginger chili sauce. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
Italian-style herb onion pizza bread hearth-baked and served with a combination of fresh Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic and extra-virgin olive oil.
Served hot with blue and white corn tortilla chips.
Flour tortilla rolls sprinkled with herbs and baked in our pizza oven. Choose two or three from the following: Mediterranean, Baja chicken, or Thai chicken.
Our original recipe of Tuscan white beans pureed with sesame, garlic, lemon and spices. Garnished with Italian parsley, fresh Roma tomatoes, basil and garlic. Served with warm pizza-pita bread.
Shrimp, baby broccoli, soy-glazed shiitake mushrooms, spinach, carrots, rice noodles, bean sprouts, green onion and cilantro wrapped in rice paper. Served chilled with a sesame ginger dipping sauce and Szechuan slaw.
Italian-style pizza bread topped with Mozzarella cheese, garlic and herbs, hearth-baked and served with a combination of fresh Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic and extra-virgin olive oil.
Minced chicken and/or shrimp, wok-seared with shiitake mushrooms, water chesnuts and green onions in a soy-ginger sauce. Served on a bed of crispy rice noodles with a side of spicy chili-ginger sauce.
Beverages & Conveniences
Children's Menu
Our most popular pizza, introduced in our first restaurant in Beverly Hills in 1985. Barbecue sauce, smoked Gouda and mozzarella cheeses, BBQ chicken, sliced red onions and cilantro.
Pepperoni, cheese, and our tomato sauce.
With Parmesan cheese.
Fusilli with our slow-simmered tomato sauce.
Fusilli with parmesan cream sauce
With baby broccoli.
Fusilli in a light cream sauce
White and yellow cheeses and chicken drizzled with honey. Add tomato sauce upon request.
With tomato sauce and cheese.
Fresh pineapple, Canadian bacon, tomato sauce and cheese.
Crisp romaine leaves tossed with your choice of dressing and topped with cheddar Goldfish.
With melted butter.
With tomato sauce and cheese.
Desserts
Sweet Italian cream cheese and Marsala custard between layers of espresso and rum-laced lady fingers. Topped with shaved bitter-sweet chocolate.
With caramelized pear and roasted pecans, covered in a butter toffee sauce.
A Belgian chocolate souffle cake served warm with CPK's triple-thick hot fudge on vanilla bean sauce.
Made from Granny Smith apples, slow-baked with a crispy brown sugar and butter topping. Served warm. Add warm caramel sauce upon request.
Made with Florida Key limes in a graham cracker crust. Served with fresh whipped cream.
An old-fashioned chocolate brownie, served warm and topped with Haagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream, CPK's triple-thick hot fudge, fresh whipped cream and cherry.
Three scoops of Haagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream topped with pecans, fresh whipped cream and a cherry with CPK's triple-thick hot fudge and hot caramel sauce.
A creamy New York style cheesecake layered with rich chocolate fudge on a graham cracker crust. Topped with caramel and pecans.
Moist chocolate cake layered with banana cream and topped with chocolate mousse. Served with a drizzle of banana cream sauce and CPK's triple-thick hot fudge.
Three layers of moist red velvet cake frosted with vanilla bean cream cheese and white chocolate curls. Served on vanilla bean sauce.
Extras
Two ounces.
One quart.
Available in two sizes.
Shiitake and white.
Only for individual items.
For thin crust pizzas only.
Neapolitan Pizzas
Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and our tomato sauce. Your choice of dough. Extra toppings available upon request.
A spicy marinara sauce with sweet Italian sausage, spicy Capicola, ham, julienne salami, fontina, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Topped with fresh oregano and basil. Extra toppings available for an additional charge. Made Neopolitan Style.
Grilled chicken breast marinated in a basil pesto sauce with mild onions, mozzarella cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto sauce and toasted pine nuts.
Caramelized Parmesan pizza crust topped with chilled arugula, baby red leaf lettuce, radicchio, diced tomatoes and shaved Parmesan cheese with our homemade Dijon balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Extra toppings available upon request.
Made with imported Italian tomatoes, mozzarella and fresh mozzarella cheeses. Topped with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. Extra toppings available for an additional charge. Made Neopolitan Style.
Our Italian pomodoro sauce with smoked Gouda, fontina, mozzarella and fresh mozzarella cheeses, topped with fresh herbs.
Pastas
Spinach fettuccine with chicken, red and yellow peppers, red onions and fresh cilantro in a tequila-lime and jalapeno cream sauce. Add extra chicken or shrimp for an additional charge.
Fettuccine in a garlic-Parmesan cream sauce with Italian parsley. Available plain, with chicken, with shrimp, or with chicken and shrimp. Add mushrooms for an additional charge.
A classic Kung Pao sauce with garlic, scallions, penuts and hot red chilies. Available with chicken, shrimp, or both.
Fusilli with fresh baby broccoli, garlic, sun-dried and fresh tomatoes, fresh thyme and Parmesan cheese. Add grilled rosemary chicken breast for an additional charge.
Linguini with our marinara sauce, and fresh basil. Topped with shaved Parmesan cheese. Available plain, with chicken, with shrimp, or both.
Thin spaghetti with imported Italian tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil. Add mild goat cheese and/or chicken breast for an additional charge.
Penne with slices of grilled spicy Italian sausage, mild onions, red and yellow peppers, and Parmesan cheese in our marinara sauce. Add chicken, shrimp, or substitute Bolognese sauce instead of marinara for an additional charge.
Blackened chicken and shrimp in a spicy jambalaya sauce with crawfish, andouille sausage and tasso ham, served on linguini fini and topped with fresh scallions.
A spicy Thai peanut-ginger sauce with julienne carrots, green onions, cilantro and roasted peanuts. Topped with fresh bean sprouts. Available with chicken, shrimp, or both. Add extra chicken or shrimp for an additional charge.
Rosemary ravioli filled with portobello mushrooms, herbs and cheese. Topped with imported Italian tomatoes, fresh basil and garlic or garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. Add extra ravioli and/or add mushrooms for an additional charge.
Spaghetti with traditional meat sauce, grated Parmesan cheese and parsley. Add sauteed mushrooms for an additional charge.
Sauteed asparagus, spinach, fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and Parmesan cheese.
Penne with a basil pine nut pesto cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese.
Ravioli with fine herbs, imported asiago, mascarpone, ricotta, and parmesan cheeses sauteed in a creamy pomodoro sauce with fresh basil.
Pizzas
Our most popular pizza, introduced in our first restaurant in Beverly Hills in 1985. Barbecue sauce, smoked Gouda and mozzarella cheeses, BBQ chicken, sliced red onions and cilantro. Your choice of dough. Extra toppings available for an additional charge
Applewood-smoked bacon, grilled chicken, and mozzarella cheese, hearth-baked, then topped with Roma tomatoes and chilled chopped lettuce tossed in mayonnaise, and fresh sliced avocados. Your choice of dough. Extra toppings available for an additional char
Grilled Jamaican jerk spiced chicken breast with our spicy sweet Caribbean sauce, mozzarella cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, mild onions, roasted red and yellow peppers and scallions. Your choice of dough. Extra toppings available for an additional charge
Fresh sliced Roma tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, Monterey Jack, smoked Gouda, mozzarella, and shaved pecorino Romano cheeses. Your choice of dough. Add extra toppings for an additional charge.
Grilled chicken breast marinated in lime and herbs, caramelized onions, mozzarella cheese, and cilantro. Topped with fresh tomato salsa, sour cream and fresh guacamole. Your choice of dough. Extra toppings available for an additional charge.
Fresh mushrooms, pepperoni, sweet Italian sausage, mozzarella cheese, and our tomato sauce. Your choice of dough. Extra toppings available for an additional charge.
Southwestern black beans, sharp cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheeses topped with chilled shredded lettuce, fresh tomato salsa, green onions, and crispy tortilla strips with our herb ranch dressing. Your choice of dough. Extra toppings including grilled lime
Applewood-smoked bacon and mozzarella cheese, hearth-baked, then topped with fresh sliced Roma tomatoes and chilled chopped lettuce, tossed in mayonnaise. Recommended on honey-wheat dough. Your choice of dough. Extra toppings available for an additional c
Mozzarella cheese and our tomato sauce. Your choice of dough. Extra toppings available for an additional charge.
Mild goat cheese with roasted red and yellow peppers, grilled Japanese eggplant, mozzarella cheese, caramelized onions, Italian parsley and our tomato sauce. Your choice of dough. Extra toppings available for an additional charge.
Mozzarella cheese, baby broccoli, grilled Japanese eggplant, roasted corn, sliced red onions, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and our tomato sauce. Recommended on honey-wheat dough. Your choice of dough. Extra toppings, including mild goat cheese, available
Pieces of chicken breast marinated in a spicy peanut-ginger and sesame sauce, mozzarella cheese, green onions, bean sprouts, julienne carrots, cilantro and roasted peanuts. Your choice of dough. Extra toppings available for an additional charge.
Caramelized pears, Gorgonzola, fontina and mozzarella cheese, sweet caramelized onions, topped with chopped hazelnuts and served with field greens, tossed in our Gorgonzola ranch dressing. Extra toppings available for an additional charge.
Cremini, shiitake, portobello and white mushrooms, fontina and mozzarella cheeses with a wild mushroom walnut pesto. Garnished with chopped Italian parsley. Your choice of dough. Extra toppings available for an additional charge.
Grilled steak, fire-roasted mild chilies, onions, cilantro pesto, Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses, topped with fresh tomato salsa and cilantro. Served with a side of tomatillo salsa. Your choice of dough. Extra toppings available for an additional ch
A combination of sweet Italian sausage and grilled spicy Italian sausage with our tomato sauce, roasted red and yellow peppers, mild onions, and mozzarella cheese. Your choice of dough. Extra toppings available upon request.
Mediterranean-spiced, grilled chicken and mozzarella cheese topped with a chilled Greek salad of cucumbers, red onions, fresh tomatoes, Greek olives, feta cheese, and a lemon herb vinaigrette. Served with our homemade tzatziki sauce and chopped Italian pa
Roasted garlic, grilled chicken, mozzarella cheese, mild onions, Italian parsley with a white wine and garlic-shallot butter sauce.
Fresh Imported Italian tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh garlic and fresh basil, topped with Parmesan cheese. Your choice of dough. Extra toppings available for an additional charge.
Fresh pineapple, Canadian bacon, mozzarella cheese and our tomato sauce. Substitute pepperoni for Canadian bacon upon request.
A combination of mozzarella, fontina, ricotta, Parmesan and pecorino Romano cheeses with fresh sauteed spinach and garlic. Extra toppings available for an additional charge.
Sauteed shrimp, mild onions, roasted garlic, mozzarella cheese, fresh oregano, and Italian parsley with a white wine lemon-garlic butter sauce. Extra toppings available for an additional charge.
This one is hot and spicy. Grilled chipotle chicken, fire-roasted mild chilies, chipotle sauce, mozzarella and enchilado cheeses. Topped with roasted corn and black bean salsa, cilantro and lime cream sauce. Extra toppings available for an additional char
Grilled tandoori chicken, mango, mild onions, red peppers, and mozzarella cheese on a spicy golden curry sauce. Topped with fresh cilantro and sweet mango chili sauce.
Sweet Italian sausage, pepperoni, sauteed mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, mild onions, green peppers, black olives and tomato sauce.
Grilled chicken marinated in spicy buffalo sauce with mozzarella cheese, carrots, celery and crumbled gorgonzola cheese.
Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and our tomato sauce.
Salads
A delicious blend of field greens, pears and candied walnuts tossed in Dijon balsamic vinaigrette. Your choice of half or full order. Add Gorgonzola, avocado or your choice of meat for an additional charge.
Chopped lettuce, basil, salami, chilled roast turkey breast, diced tomatoes and mozzarella cheese tossed in herb-mustard Parmesan vinaigrette, topped with scallions. Your choice of half or full order. Chopped garbanzos added upon request. Extra chicken av
Shredded napa and red cabbage and crispy wontons tossed with julienne carrots, scallions, toasted seseme seeds, and fresh cilantro in a spicy sweet and sour sesame dressing, topped with chilled grilled chicken breast. Your choice of half or full order. Ex
Chopped lettuce, black beans, sweet corn, jicama, cilantro, basil, crispy corn tortilla strips and Monterey Jack cheese, tossed together in our herb ranch dressing. Topped with chopped BBQ chicken breast, diced tomatoes and scallions. Your choice of a hal
Crisp romaine leaves, shaved Parmesan cheese and garlic-herb croutons tossed in our Caesar dressing. Your choice of half or full order. Add avocado, Gorgonzola, chicken, or shrimp for an additional charge.
Field greens, chilled grilled chicken breast, seedless grapes, Granny Smith apples, candied walnuts, celery, and Gorgonzola cheese. Tossed with your choice of Dijon balsamic vinaigrette or bleu cheese dressing. Your choice of a half or full order.
Shredded Napa cabbage, chilled grilled chicken breast, julienne cucumbers, carrots, edamame, crispy wontons, red cabbage and scallions tossed with a lime-cilantro dressing. Topped with crispy rice sticks and Thai peanut dressing. Your choice of a half or
Your choice of half or full order. Add chicken or shrimp for an additional charge.
Chopped lettuce with applewood-smoked bacon, fresh avocado, grilled chicken, diced tomatoes, basil, chopped hard boiled eggs and Gorgonzola cheese with our herb ranch dressing. Your choice of a half or full order.
A chilled salad of cucumbers, red onions, fresh tomatoes and Greek olives tossed with crisp romaine lettuce and lemon-herb vinaigrette, served on a bed of hummus. Topped with feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and homemade tzatziki sauce. Served with pita b
Shredded Napa cabbage with fresh avocado, julienne cucumbers, daikon, edamame, carrots, red cabbage, green onions, cilantro, crispy rice noodles and crispy wontons tossed in a miso dressing and topped with blue crab and shrimp.
Sandwiches
Grilled portobello mushrooms, grilled red and yellow peppers, with melted fontina and mozzarella cheese, baby field greens, sliced Roma tomatoes and homemade sun-dried tomato aioli. Served on your choice of focaccia, with your choice of side.
Chicken breast marinated in rosemary and white wine, sliced Roma tomatoes, romaine lettuce leaves and Grey Poupon Dijon honey mustard. Served on your choice of focaccia, with your choice of side.
Slices of grilled chicken marinated in rosemary and white wine, romaine lettuce leaves, sliced Roma tomatoes, shaved Parmesan cheese and our Caesar dressing. Served on your choice of focaccia, with your choice of side.
Side Items
If it is a side of grilled shrimp for salad, it has ten on skewer. Or if it is a topping for pizza, it is sauteed, not grilled, and the portion is 2.5 oz.
As a side or possibly for adding to a pizza.
Half cup candied walnuts.
Asian slaw with soy-ginger dressing.
Soups
Vine-ripened tomatoes, tomatillos and corn with mild green chilies and Southwestern spices. Garnished with crispy corn tortilla strips.
A creamless vegetarian soup garnished with garlic-herb croutons.
Hearty split pea with barley, carrots, onions and savory herbs. All vegetarian. Garnished with chopped scallions.
Combine any two of our soups. Served by side by side in the same bowl.
A creamy rich chowder with chicken, wehani rice, sweet roasted corn, green chilies, mild onions, bell peppers and cilantro. Topped with crispy corn tortilla strips.
Specialties
Thinly pounded chicken breast sauteed with fresh mushrooms and grilled asparagus in a Marsala wine sauce. Served with wok-stirred mixed vegetables and pasta.
Thinly pounded chicken breast sauteed in a creamy lemon-caper sauce. Served with wok-stirred mixed vegetables and pasta.
Thinly pounded chicken breast, lightly breaded and sauteed. Topped with fresh arugula, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a combination of tomatoes, basil, garlic and extra-virgin olive oil. Served with wok-stirred mixed vegetables and pasta.
Atlantic salmon lightly seasoned and pan sauteed. Served with wok-stirred mixed vegetables or creamy lemon-caper pasta and asparagus.
Made from blue crab, pan sauteed and served with our homemade remoulade sauce. Served with wok-stirred mixed vegetables or creamy lemon-caper pasta and grilled asparagus.
Pan-sauteed Atlantic salmon topped with chopped cilantro, green onions, and a sweet ginger sauce. Served with wok-stirred Mandarin noodles, snow peas, and sesame seeds, or wok-stirred mixed vegetables.
