Balena menu - Chicago IL 60614 - (312) 867-3888

Menu

Wine List (Must be 21 to purchase and show ID at time of delivery)
- Cielo, Prosecco, Veneto $39
- Cleto Chiarli, Lambrusco, Emilia Romagna $39
- Bortolotti, Brut Rosato, Lagrein, Veneto $54
- Ca' del Bosco, Franciacorta, Lombardy $59
- Anterra, Pinot Grigio, Veneto 2014 $36
- Dipinti, Sauvignon Blanc, Trentino 2014 $48
- Scarpetta, Friulano, Chardonnay, Friuli $44
- Palazzone, "Orvieto," Umbria 2014 $42
- Le Salse, Verdicchio, Marche 2014 $42
- Poggio Anima, Grillo, Sicily 2014 $42
- Stemmari, Chardonnay, Sicily 2013 $48
- La Vis, Pinot Noir, Trentino 2013 $51
- Lucignano, "Chianti," Sangiovese, Tuscany 2012 $49
- Priore, Monte Pulciano, Abruzzo 2014 $42
- G.D. Vaira, Nebbiolo, Barbera, Piedmont 2012 $59
- Rallo, Nero D'Avola, Sicily 2012 $39
- Palmadina, Refosco, Friuli, 2012 $44
- Zingari, "Super Tuscan," Sangiovese, Syrah, Tuscany 2010 $59
- Vitiano, Cabernet, Sangiovese, Merlot, Umbria, 2013 $51
- Villa Monteleone, Valpolicella, Ripasso, Veneto 2011 $44
- Bisceglia, Aglianico, Basilicato 2013 $49

Starters
- Warmed Olives $6
  
  Gluten free.
- Arugula Salad $11
  
  With pine nuts and Dante cheese. Gluten free.

Pasta
- Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe $21
- Bavette $19
  
  With pomodoro, basil and olive oil.
- Rigatoni $21
  
  With pork ragu and porcini mushrooms.
- Orecchiette $22
  
  With kale, lemon, bread crumbs and chili.

14" Pizza
- Mozzarella, Pomodoro and Basil Pizza $16
- Mortadella, Pistachio Pesto, Red Onion and Mozzarella Pizza $21.5
- Fennel Sausage, Red Onion, Tomato, Mozzarella and Chili Flake Pizza $18.5
- Mushroom, Fontina, Taleggio, Scallion and Thyme Pizza $19.5
- Spicy pepperoni with Tomato and Mozzarella $19.5
- Build Your Own Pizza $16
- Smoked Salmon Creme Fraiche Pizza $19.5
  
  With capers.

Entrees from the Hearth
- Salt and Pepper Chicken Thighs $21
- Marinated Hanger Skirt Steak $25

Desserts
- Tiramisu $9.5
  
  Chocolate sauce, coffee and almond streusel
- Gelato $7