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    Denucci's Highland Park

    Italian
    Closed4:30PM - 9:15PM
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    Speciale Del Giorno • Wednesday
    ALL DAY
    DESSERTS

    Featured Items

    • Lumache alla Vodka

      Calabrian chili, basil pecorino Allergy: allium, dairy*, gluten*, carrot, alcohol*
      $24.00
    • Classic Cheese Pizza

      Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmesan | All pizzas are served uncut to preserve quality unless requested otherwise.
      $22.00
    • Denucci's Chopped Italian

      chopped salad with chickpeas, salami, provolone, parmesan, cucumbers, watermelon radish, red onion, marinated artichokes, banana & peppadew peppers, with a zesty Italian vinaigrette. Allergy: dairy*, allium*, pork*, nightshade* *Allergy can be omitted
      $17.00

    Speciale Del Giorno • Wednesday

    Wednesday Speciale

    • Mezze Rigatoni Boscaiola

      Half sized rigatoni with fennel sausage, roasted mushrooms and a creamy semidried tomato sauce. Finished with parmigiano and parsley. Allergens: gluten*, allium, alcohol, nightshade, dairy *Allergy can be removed
      $31.00
    • Lasagna Bolognese

      Lasagna bolognese with 5 layers of pasta, Bolognese and bechamel finished with fresh basil Allergy: gluten, dairy, allium, poultry, finfish, egg, nightshade, carrot
      $28.00

    ALL DAY

    Starters

    • Garlic-Parmesan Knots

      soaked in garlic butter, just like you would get on the east coast with parmesan Allergy: gluten, dairy*, allium*, nightshade*, carrot* *Allergy can be omitted
      $8.00
    • Bruschetta Pomodoro

      classic bruschetta with tomato tartare and basil pesto Allergy: nuts* (pesto), dairy*, gluten, allium, nightshade *Allergy can be omitted
      $14.00
    • Sicilian Artichoke Vesuvio

      Imported Sicilian Artichokes topped with Vesuvio sauce, and Pecorino Romano Allergy: allium, alcohol, dairy, seeds, poultry (chicken stock in sauce) , gluten* (cross contamination) *Allergy can be omitted
      $16.00
    • Cacio e Pepe Arancini

      Breadcrumb coated rice ball stuffed with crema di pecorino, pink peppercorns, pecorino & chives. Allergy: dairy, gluten, allium, egg* *Allergy can be omitted
      $15.00
    • Crispy Hand-Pulled Mozzarella Sticks

      Hand-Pulled Mozzarella Sticks Allergy: dairy, gluten, allium, nightsade, carrot
      $14.00
    • Hot Sausage & Peppers

      mini coiled Italian sausage made at Forza Meats, topped with a mix of peppers Allergy: pork, allium, nightshade, dairy* *Allergy can be omitted
      $18.00
    • Grilled Calamari

      grilled calamari with hot peppers Allergy: nightshade, allium, dairy*, shellfish *Allergy can be omitted
      $21.00
    • Fried Calamari

      lightly breaded calamari with hot peppers and pomodoro sauce Allergy: dairy, gluten, allium, nightshade, carrot, shellfish
      $18.00
    • Meatballs w/ Red Sauce

      classic new jersey style meatballs with pomodoro sauce Allergy: gluten, dairy, allium, egg, nightshade, carrot
      $16.00
    • Italian Minestrone

      Our take on Italian minestrone with tomato & parmesan broth, mixture of vegetables, and ditalini pasta Allergy: nightshade, allium, poultry, gluten*, dairy *Allergy can be omitted
      $9.00

    Salad

    • House w/ creamy Italian

      carrots, tomatoes, red onion, watermelon radish, cucumber, iceberg lettuce, creamy Italian dressing Allergy: allium*, egg* & nightshade* *Allergy can be omitted
      $11.00
    • Kale Salad

      lacinato kale with shaved brussels sprouts, pickled golden raisins, chopped almonds, grated hard boiled egg, watermelon radish topped with pecorino romano served with citrus vinaigrette Allergy: allium*, egg*, nuts*, nightshade*, dairy* *Allergy can be omitted
      $14.00
    • Denucci's Chopped Italian

      chopped salad with chickpeas, salami, provolone, parmesan, cucumbers, watermelon radish, red onion, marinated artichokes, banana & peppadew peppers, with a zesty Italian vinaigrette. Allergy: dairy*, allium*, pork*, nightshade* *Allergy can be omitted
      $17.00
    • Little Gem Caesar

      baby gem lettuce, parmesan, toasted breadcrumbs, Caesar vinaigrette Allergy: dairy, allium, finfish, gluten* *allergy can be removed
      $14.00

    Pasta

    • Tonnarelli with Sun Gold Pomodoro

      light pasta option of handmade tonnarelli pasta, sun gold tomatoes, basil, topped with parmesan Allergy: gluten*, dairy*, allium, nightshade, egg* *Allergy can be omitted
      $24.00
    • Tagliatelle Bolognese

      a classic housemade tagliatelle with bolognese Allergy: allium, dairy, gluten*, finfish, poultry, egg, carrot *Allergy can be omitted
      $26.00
    • Four Finger Cavatelli al Ragu

      A rich braised beef ragu with 4-finger cavatelli, semi-dried tomatoes and parmesan Allergy: gluten*, allium, dairy*, nightshade, egg* *Allergy can be omitted
      $28.00
    • Mezze Rigatoni Carbonara

      Traditional Italian Rigatoni Carbonara with guanciale, pecorino, egg yolk and cracked peppercorns. Allergy: dairy, gluten*, egg, allium *Allergy can be omitted
      $25.00
    • Spaghetti Limone

      spaghetti with lemon cream and pine nut breadcrumbs Allergy: gluten*, dairy, nut* *Allergy can be omitted
      $21.00
    • Spicy Crab Campanelle

      campanelle pasta with crab, calabrian chili oil and breadcrumbs Allergy: shellfish, gluten*, allium, alcohol, dairy, nightshade, sunflower seed *Allergy can be omitted
      $34.00
    • Lumache alla Vodka

      Calabrian chili, basil pecorino Allergy: allium, dairy*, gluten*, carrot, alcohol*
      $24.00
    • Orecchiette Pugliese

      orecchiette with hobbs sausage, broccolini and chili flake Allergy: allium, dairy*, gluten*, carrot *Allergy can be omitted
      $26.00
    • Sacchetti al Pesto

      Four-cheese sacchettini with sun-dried tomatoes, pesto Genovese, zucchini Allergy: gluten, dairy, tree nut, egg, nightshade*, allium *Allergy can be omitted
      $25.00
    • Spaghetti w/ Red Sauce

      $13.00
    • Spaghetti & Meatballs

      traditional spaghetti and 2 meatballs Allergy: gluten, dairy, allium, nightshade, egg, carrot *Allergy can be omitted
      $21.00
    • Small Spaghetti & Meatballs

      side spaghetti and 1 meatball
      $11.00
    • Spaghetti w/ Butter

      $13.00
    • Spaghetti w/ Olive Oil

      $13.00

    Mains

    • Eggplant Parmesan

      classic eggplant parmesan with mozzarella and pomodoro sauce Allergy: gluten, dairy, allium, nightshade, egg, carrot
      $27.00
    • Branzino

      10oz branzino with lemon butter, capers and lemon supremes Allergy: finfish, alcohol (Wine), allium, nightshade, dairy*, poultry (in sauce) *Allergy can be omitted
      $38.00
    • Shrimp Scampi Oreganata

      Italian shrimp scampi with addition of chickpeas and oregano garlic butter Allergy: dairy*, allium, alcohol, poultry, shellfish, carrot, legumes *Allergy can be omitted
      $26.00
    • Chicken Marsala

      chicken breast with marsala sauce, maitake & beech mushrooms and charred cippolini onions Allergy: alcohol (wine), allium, dairy*, gluten*, poultry (in sauce) *Allergy can be omitted
      $28.00
    • Chicken Parm

      chicken breast with pomodoro sauce, mozzarella and parmesan Allergy: gluten, dairy, allium, egg, nightshade, carrot
      $28.00
    • Chicken Piccata

      chicken breast with lemon butter, capers and lemon supremes
      $28.00
    • Veal Scallopini Marsala

      veal with marsala sauce, maitake & beech mushrooms and charred cippolini onions Allergy: alcohol (wine), allium, dairy*, gluten*, poultry (in sauce) *Allergy can be omitted
      $38.00
    • Veal Scallopini Parm

      veal with pomodoro sauce, mozzarella and parmesan Allergy: gluten, dairy, allium, egg, nightshade, carrot
      $38.00
    • Veal Scallopini Piccata

      veal with lemon butter, capers and lemon supremes Allergy: gluten*, allium, dairy*, alcohol, poultry (in sauce) *Allergy can be omitted
      $38.00
    • Broiled Chicken

      1/2 Roasted Chicken and Pepper Medley finished with vesuvio sauce Allergy: alcohol (wine), allium, dairy*, poultry (in sauce) *Allergy can be omitted
      $32.00
    • Steak Tagliata del Bosque

      Sliced 10 oz flat iron, wild roasted mushrooms, garlic confit, caramelized shallots, fig jus, rosemary butter.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $49.00

    Extras

    • Broccolini

      broccolini with parsley almond sauce and parmesan Allergy: nuts*, allium*, dairy* *Allergy can be omitted
      $11.00
    • Side Meatballs

      2 meatballs with pomodoro Allergy: gluten, dairy, allium, egg, nightshade, carrot
      $8.00
    • Spinaci aglio e olio

      Sauteed spinach with garlic and olive oil
      $8.00
    • Side of Spaghetti

      $6.00

    Sal's Speciality Pizza

    All pizzas are 16" & finished with oregano & parmesan
    • Pesto Pomodorini Pizza (White Pizza)

      Oven-Dried Cherry Tomato, Ricotta | All pizzas are served uncut to preserve quality unless requested otherwise.
      $29.00
    • Mushroom Pizza (White Pizza)

      Razor Thin Garlic, Roasted Mushroom, Ricotta, Parsley | All pizzas are served uncut to preserve quality unless requested otherwise.
      $29.00
    • Truffle & Prosciutto (White Pizza)

      Truffle pizza with truffle Bufala ricotta, mozzarella, fresh arugula, prosciutto crisps & truffle olive oil
      $31.00
    • Margherita Pizza

      Oven-Dried Cherry Tomato, Sweet Basil, Red Sauce | All pizzas are served uncut to preserve quality unless requested otherwise.
      $26.00
    • Sausage & Onion Pizza

      Italian Sausage, Caramelized Onion, Chili Flake, Red Sauce | All pizzas are served uncut to preserve quality unless requested otherwise.
      $28.00
    • Spicy Pepperoni Pizza

      Hot Cherry Pepper, Pepperoncini, Red Sauce | All pizzas are served uncut to preserve quality unless requested otherwise.
      $28.00
    • Good Veggie Pizza

      Marinated Zucchini, Red Onion, Roasted Red Peppers, Sweet Basil, Red Sauce | All pizzas are served uncut to preserve quality unless requested otherwise.
      $27.00
    • Classic Cheese Pizza

      Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmesan | All pizzas are served uncut to preserve quality unless requested otherwise.
      $22.00
    • Classic Pepperoni Pizza

      Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Parmesan | All pizzas are served uncut to preserve quality unless requested otherwise.
      $26.00
    • Classic Sausage Pizza

      Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Italian Sausage, Parmesan | All pizzas are served uncut to preserve quality unless requested otherwise.
      $26.00
    • Build Your Own Pizza

      All pizzas are 16" with mozzarella & finished with oregano & parmesan | All pizzas will be served uncut to preserve quality unless requested otherwise.
      $22.00

    Sal's Gluten Free Sicilian Style Pizza

    Pizzas are Gluten Free but are made in a kitchen where gluten is present & finished with oregano & parmesan
    • Gluten Free Pesto Pizza (white pizza)

      Oven-Dried Cherry Tomato, Ricotta | All pizzas are served uncut to preserve quality unless requested otherwise.
      $29.00
    • Gluten Free Mushroom Pizza (white pizza)

      Razor Thin Garlic, Roasted Mushroom, Ricotta, Parsley | All pizzas are served uncut to preserve quality unless requested otherwise.
      $29.00
    • Gluten Free Margherita Pizza

      Oven-Dried Cherry Tomato, Sweet Basil, Red Sauce | All pizzas are served uncut to preserve quality unless requested otherwise.
      $26.00
    • Gluten Free Sausage & Onion Pizza

      Italian Sausage, Caramelized Onion, Chili Flake, Red Sauce | All pizzas are served uncut to preserve quality unless requested otherwise.
      $28.00
    • Gluten Free Spicy Pepperoni Pizza

      Hot Cherry Pepper, Pepperoncini, Red Sauce | All pizzas are served uncut to preserve quality unless requested otherwise.
      $28.00
    • Gluten Free Good Veggie Pizza

      Marinated Zucchini, Red Onion, Roasted Red Peppers, Sweet Basil, Red Sauce | All pizzas are served uncut to preserve quality unless requested otherwise.
      $27.00
    • Gluten Free Classic Cheese Pizza

      Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmesan | All pizzas are served uncut to preserve quality unless requested otherwise.
      $22.00
    • Gluten Free Classic Pepperoni Pizza

      Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Parmesan | All pizzas are served uncut to preserve quality unless requested otherwise.
      $26.00
    • Gluten Free Classic Sausage Pizza

      Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Italian Sausage, Parmesan | All pizzas are served uncut to preserve quality unless requested otherwise.
      $26.00
    • Gluten Free Build Your Own Pizza

      All pizzas are served uncut to preserve quality unless requested otherwise.
      $22.00

    Kids

    • Kids Bowl O'Pasta

      your choice of spaghetti or campanelle (GF options available) with pomodoro or butter & parm Allergy: gluten*, dairy*, nightshade* *Allergy can be omitted
      $9.00
    • Kids Chicken Strip Plate

      grilled or fried chicken with chopped broccolini Allergy: gluten* (friend chicken only) *Allergy can be omitted
      $15.00
    • Kids Cheese Pizza

      Kids 8" Cheese Pizza served with a side of fruit Allergy: dairy, nightshade, gluten
      $9.00
    • Kids Pepperoni

      Kids 8" Peperoni Pizza served with a side of fruit Allergy: dairy, nightshade, gluten, pork
      $11.00
    • Kids Sausage Pizza

      Kids 8" Sausage Pizza served with a side of fruit Allergy: dairy, nightshade, gluten, pork
      $11.00
    • Side Meatballs

      2 meatballs with pomodoro Allergy: gluten, dairy, allium, egg, nightshade, carrot
      $8.00
    • Plain Broccolini

      sautéed broccolini with olive oil
      $11.00
    • Kid Side Fruit

      Mixed fruit cup: grapes, strawberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, pineapple (subject to change)
      $4.00

    Family Meal

    Serves a family of 4-5. Includes garlic knots, one salad, one pasta, one house pizza, one dessert, 1 bottle of house white or red wine.
    • Family Meal

      $100.00

    DESSERTS

    • Salted Caramel Budino

      Italian salted caramel pudding with house-made caramel sauce and mascarpone whipped cream Allergy: dairy, egg, corn, alcohol
      $11.00
    • Amaretto Tiramisu

      traditional tiramisu with coffee and amaretto soaked lady fingers, mascarpone and almonds Allergy: nuts, dairy, gluten, egg, pork, alcohol, possible cross contamination with soy from lady finger manufacturer
      $14.00
    • Cannoli's

      Traditional Sicilian cannoli shells served with a zesty ricotta filling, dipped in crushed pistachios and topped with candied orange peel and powdered sugar Allergy: Gluten, Dairy, Nuts*, Sunflower, Egg, Pork *Allergy can be omitted
      $12.00

    All hours
    Sunday4:30 pm - 9:15 pm
    Monday4:30 pm - 9:15 pm
    Tuesday4:30 pm - 9:15 pm
    Wednesday4:30 pm - 9:15 pm
    Thursday4:30 pm - 9:15 pm
    Friday4:30 pm - 10:15 pm
    Saturday4:30 pm - 10:15 pm
    Restaurant info

    At DeNucci's, guests will enjoy classics like Artichoke Vesuvio, Baked Mozzarella & Prosciutto and Veal Marsala in a dining room that evokes an inviting ambiance with old-school Italian charm and a fresh appeal.

    Location

    1850 2ND ST, Highland Park, IL 60035

    Directions