Italian
IL Culaccino
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Appetizer
Grilled Calamari
Served with Mixed Greens, Balsamic Drizzle$19.00
Fried Calamari
$19.00
Bruschetta
Homemade Tomato Bruschetta served on Crostini$12.00
Sausage and Peppers
With Roasted Potatoes and Onions$18.00
Nonnas Meatball
Homemade Beef & Pork Meatballs, Topped with Marinara, Parmesan$18.00
Whipped Ricotta Tuffo
Ricotta, Orange Marmalade, Honey, Crostinis$17.00
Stuffed Peppers
Spicy Anaheim Pepper stuffed with our Homemade Sausage and topped with Zesty Marinara$18.00
Buratta
Imported Buratta topped With Sun-dried Tomatoes and Pesto$21.00
Baked Clams
1 Dozen Middle Neck clams topped with our seasoned Breadcrumbs$22.00Minestrone Soup
$3.50+Lobster Bisque
$12.00OUT OF STOCK
Salads
Caprese Salad
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil and Balsamic Vinaigrette$16.00
Beet Salad
Mixed Greens, Candied Walnuts, Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette$16.00Caesar Salad
Romaine, Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, Homemade Cesar Dressing$15.00House Salad
Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Onions, Carrots, Balsamic Dressing$14.00
Nonna's Meatball Salad
Romaine, Carrots, Cucumbers, Red Onions and Italian Lemon Vinaigrette with Nonna's Meatballs$19.00Chopped Salad
Carrots, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Roasted Peppers, Pasta, Bleu Cheese and Lemon Vinagrette$18.00
Mario's Salad
Romaine, Mixed Field Greens, Olives, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Pepperoncini, Provolone, Salami$17.00Arugula Salad
Shaved Parmigiano Regiano Cheese, Italian Vinaigrette, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion$16.00
Pasta
Jumbo Rigatoni
Nonna's Sunday Gravy$22.00
Pipette Vodka
Vodka Cream Sauce, Fresh Ricotta$19.00
Fettuccine Alla Franco
Mushrooms, Chicken, Pesto Cream Sauce$22.00
Orecchiette
Chicken, Spinach, Tomatoes, White Wine Sauce$22.00
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Linguini, Shrimp, Zesty Marinara Sauce$26.00Pasta Marinara
$18.00
Penne Buttera
Sausage, Peas, Tomato Cream Sauce$22.00
Gnocchi
Fresh Tomato Sauce$22.00
Linquini with Clams
Sautéed and Chopped Clams, White Wine or Spicy Tomato Sauce$28.00
Tortellini Carbonara
Prosciutto, Peas, Cream Sauce$23.00
Buccatini
Calabrian Chilis, Crumbled Sausage, Roasted Garlic, Fresh Tomatoes$22.00Rigatoni Arrabiata
Zesty Marinara Sauce, Prosciutto$20.00Spicy Penne Pesto
Spicy Pesto Cream Sauce, Prosciutto, Capers$21.00
Pappadelle
Shrimp, Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach in a White Wine Sauce$26.00Fettuccine Alfredo
$20.00
Entree
Eggplant Parmigiana
Breaded, Marinara, Parmesan, Served on a bed of Penne Pasta$22.00
Pan Seared Salmon
Spinach, Tomatoes, Garlic, Roasted Potatoes$28.00
Chicken Vesuvio
Bone-In, Peas, Roasted Garlic, Vesuvio Potatoes$28.00
22 oz. Bone-In Ribeye
Dry Aged Linz Heritage Prime Angus beef. Served with Roasted Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, Topped with Compound Butter.$80.00OUT OF STOCKChicken Parmigiana
Breaded, Marinara, Parmesan, Served on a bed of Penne Pasta$27.00Veal Parmigiana
Breaded, Marinara, Parmesan, Served on a bed of Penne Pasta$29.00Chicken Limone
Lemon Butter Sauce, Served with Pasta$27.00Veal Limone
Lemon Butter Sauce, Served with Pasta$29.00
Chicken Marsala
Mushrooms, Sweet Marsala Wine, Served with Pasta$27.00Veal Marsala
Mushrooms, Sweet Marsala Wine, Served with Pasta$29.00Chicken Milanese
Breaded Cutlet, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, Italian Vinaigrette, Served on a Bed of Roasted Potatoes$27.00Veal Milanese
Breaded Cutlet, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, Italian Vinaigrette, Served on a Bed of Roasted Potatoes$29.00Chicken Calabrese
Mushrooms, Potatoes, Peppers, Onions$27.00Veal Calabrese
Mushrooms, Potatoes, Peppers, Onions$29.00
Chicken Giardniera
Breaded Cutlet, House-Made Giardiniera, Roasted Potatoes$27.00Veal Giardniera
Breaded Cutlet, House-Made Giardiniera, Roasted Potatoes$29.00
Pork Chop Vesuvio
Bone-In, Peas, Roasted Garlic, Vesuvio Potatoes$33.00Pork Chop Marsala Style
Mushrooms, Sweet Marsala Wine, Served with Roasted Potatoes$33.00
Pork Chop Calabrese Style
Mushrooms, Potatoes, Peppers, Onions$33.00Veal Piccata
Lemon Caper Sauce, Served with Pasta$29.00Chicken Piccata
Lemon Caper Sauce, Served with Pasta$27.00Order Attention Required
Dessert
Cannoli Cake
A family favorite! Layers of vanilla cake with our famous cannoli filling$14.00
Cannoli Dip
IL Culaccino's Modern take on an Italian Classic, Homemade Cannoli Filling with Pasta chips for dipping$14.00
Carrot Cake
Homemade Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting$16.00
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Moist layers of chocolate cake with rich, dark chocolate fudge$16.00
Tiramisu
Whipped mascarpone layered with rum and coffee soaked lady finger cookies$12.00
Buccatini
$22.00
Calabrian Chilis, Crumbled Sausage, Roasted Garlic, Fresh Tomatoes
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All hours
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Monday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Restaurant info
Franco’s Restaurant Group is excited to introduce Il Culaccino, open for your enjoyment seven days a week in the South Loop’s McCormick Square community. Sample unique wines and delicious plates accompanied by the friendly and superior service that has become the hallmark of Franco’s Restaurant Group, family-owned since 1989.
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