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    The Spot 1700 Central Street

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    Featured Items

    • Build Your Own

      All pizzas start with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
      $19.00
    • Cecil's Caesar Salad

      Chopped romaine, focaccia croutons, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing (contains anchovy)
      $17.00
    • Short Rib Ragu

      Pappardelle with red wine-braised short rib and tomato sauce, shaved Parmesan, and basil
      $29.00

    Apps

    • Arancini

      Tomato and risotto stuffed with fresh mozzarella, served with marinara
      $16.00
    • Burrata

      8oz fresh burrata, served with toasted Italian bread, arugula, peaches, radishes, balsamic, and olive oil
      $18.00
    • Chicken Wings 6

      Fried jumbo wings tossed in your choice of sauce - Buffalo, mango habanero, bbq, sweet chili, pineapple whisky, or garlic parm.
      $13.00
    • Meatball Appetizer

      $13.00
    • Parmesan Fries

      House fries tossed with parmesan cheese and roasted garlic, served with aioli
      $10.00
    • Roasted Carrots and Ricotta

      BBQ chip-spiced roasted carrots, homemade ricotta, sun-dried tomato, giardinara, and olive oil
      $15.00
    • Ahi Tuna WonTons

      Crisp pan-fried chickpea cake with a petit arugula salad, pickled cherry peppers, balsamic reduction, olive oil, and a lemon vinaigrette
      $22.00
    • Bruschetta

      Crostinis topped with parmesan drizzled with balsamic glaze
      $12.00
    • Soup of the Day (bowl)

      $13.00
    • Soup of the Day (cup)

      $8.00
    • Italian Eggrolls

      $15.00
    • Chicken Parm Eggrolls

      $15.00
    • Cheese Curds

      $13.00
    • Fried Calamari

      $20.00
    • Boneless Wings

      $18.00
    • Frizzled Brussel Sprouts

      $16.00
    • Chicken Wings 10

      Fried jumbo wings tossed in your choice of sauce - Buffalo, mango habanero, bbq, sweet chili, pineapple whisky, or garlic parm.
      $20.00
    • Chicken Wings 18

      Fried jumbo wings tossed in your choice of sauce - Buffalo, mango habanero, bbq, sweet chili, pineapple whisky, or garlic parm.
      $28.00
    • Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

      $16.00
    • Burrata

      $18.00
    • Loaded Fries

      $10.00

    Salads

    • Koko's Kale Salad

      Chopped lacinato kale, broccoli florettes, asparagus, chickpeas, shaved parmesan, toasted pistachios, lemon vinaigrette
      $17.00
    • Cecil's Caesar Salad

      Chopped romaine, focaccia croutons, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing (contains anchovy)
      $17.00
    • House Salad

      Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, pickled onion, pepperoncini, croutons, and Italian dressing
      $13.00
    • Cobb Salad

      $19.00
    • Quinoa Salad

      A healthy blend of quinoa, cucumber, tomato, olives, goat cheese, and chick peas served with lemon vinaigrette
      $18.00
    • Harvest Apple Walnut

      Mixed greens, sliced granny smith apple, bacon, red onion, walnuts, dried cranberry, and goat cheese with an apple cider vinaigrette.
      $18.00

    Sandwiches

    • Chicken Parm Sandwich

      Crispy fried cutlet, mozzarella, and marinara on an Italian roll
      $21.00
    • Italian Beef

      Thin-sliced beef cooked in homemade au jus with JP Graziano giardiniera served on an Italian roll
      $21.00
    • Roasted Turkey Pesto Sub Lunch Only

      $18.00
    • Meatball Sliders

      3 beef meatballs, marinara and melted mozzarella on mini brioche buns.
      $20.00
    • Chicken Caesar Sandwich

      Grilled chicken with romaine lettuce, bacon, tomato, and shaved parmesan with Caesar dressing on an Italian roll.
      $18.00
    • The Spot Burger

      8oz grilled burger with bacon, arugula, cheddar cheese, and an over-easy egg with hot honey on a brioche bun
      $23.00
    • Classic Burger

      $21.00
    • Italian Combo Burger

      $23.00
    • Breakfast Sandwich

      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.00
    • Veggie Burger

      Housemade black bean veggie patty, tomato, onion, avocado, mozzeralla, and arugula with chipotle mayo
      $22.00

    Pastas

    • Pesto

      Spaghetti, white wine, cream, house-made pesto, broccoli rabe, chicken meatballs, and grated parmesan
      $22.00
    • Norcina

      Rigatoni, white wine, cream, sage, crumbled Italian sausage, seasonal mushrooms, roasted garlic, parsley, and pecorino romano
      OUT OF STOCK
      $26.00
    • Rigatoni Bolognese

      Rigatoni, house-made bolognese with fresh ground brisket, diced carrot onion and celery, imported tomato, and Parmigiano Reggiano
      OUT OF STOCK
      $24.00
    • Short Rib Ragu

      Pappardelle with red wine-braised short rib and tomato sauce, shaved Parmesan, and basil
      $29.00
    • Shrimp Bucatini

      $26.00
    • Spaghetti Meatballs

      Spaghetti with house red sauce and pork and beef meatballs
      $23.00
    • Vodka Penne

      Penne, house-made vodka sauce, heavy cream, garlic, onion, fresh mozzarella, and parsley
      $22.00
    • Loaded Mac & Cheese

      Cheddar and mozzarella sauce with bread crumbs, chicken, bacon and scallions
      $14.00
    • Spaghetti Marinara

      $19.00
    • Pasta Boscaiola

      Rigatoni with tomato cream sauce, Italian sausage, sauteed mushrooms, fresh basil, and parmesan cheese
      $23.00
    • Pasta Carbonara

      Spaghetti with creamy garlic sauce, applewood smoked bacon, and prosciutto, topped with egg yolk, parmesan cheese and black pepper.
      $25.00
    • Shrimp Diavola

      Linguine with spicy tomato sauce, sauteed shrimp, and mushrooms
      $26.00
    • Tuscan Chicken Pasta

      Bowtie pasta with cream sauce, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic, spinach, mushrooms, and peas
      $26.00
    • Vegan Lasagna

      Chef's special vegan recipe of layers of pasta with vegan cheese and lentil mushroom and carrot ragu
      $28.00

    Pizza

    • Build Your Own

      All pizzas start with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
      $19.00
    • Drunk Chicken Pizza

      Vodka tomato sauce, diced crispy chicken, and basil topped with shredded mozzarella.
      $26.00
    • The Bianca Pizza

      Ricotta, roasted garlic, caramelized onion, Italian sausage and shredded mozzarella.
      $25.00
    • The Chi-Talian Pizza

      Marinara, thin-sliced Italian beef, peppers onions, and giardiniera topped with shredded mozzarella.
      $27.00
    • The Giardfather Pizza

      Pizza sauce, mozzarella blend, sausage, house-made bacon, cup and char, and giardiniera
      $29.00
    • The Goat Pizza

      Balsamic pomegranate sauce, arugula, whipped goat cheese, sun-dried tomato, and caramelized onion
      $26.00
    • The Nonna

      Tomato, spinach, broccoli, onion, pepper, mushroom, and garlic with shredded mozzarella and marinara sauce.
      $25.00
    • The Crosstown Classic

      $29.00
    • Wake'N Bake

      Wake up pizza with scrambled eggs, tater tots, and applewood-smoked bacon with white and yellow cheddar and shredded mozzarella
      OUT OF STOCK
      $28.00
    • Hot Aloha

      $28.00

    Entrees

    A rotating selection of premium steak, grilled to your liking served with truffle fries. Make it your own with blue cheese and/or hollandaise.
    • Salmon Orzo

      Seared salmon with spinach, blistered tomato, ricotta, and pesto on a bed of lemon herb butter orzo.
      $28.00
    • Chicken Francese

      Pan sauteed chicken breast in a white wine sauce with lemon zest, garlic and parsley. Served with angel hair pasta, artichoke hearts and giardiniera
      $26.00
    • Bistro Steak

      $43.00
    • Eggplant Parm

      Thin sliced eggplant breaded and fried, served with marinara topped with spaghetti, basil, and burrata, drizzled with olive oil.
      $24.00
    • Pork Milanesa

      Thin pounded pork chop, breaded and fried, topped with arugula, cherry peppers, red onion, shaved parmesan and topped lemon vinaigrette. Served with a side marinara and garlic oil pasta.
      $28.00

    Kids (12 & under)

    • Buttered Noodles

      $7.00
    • Chicken Strips & Fries

      $13.00
    • Kids Grilled Cheese & Fries

      Italian bread, butter, and white cheddar with french fries
      $10.00
    • Kids Mini Burgers & Fries

      2 mini burgers, white cheddar, tomato, onion, and ketchup with french fries
      $13.00
    • Mac & Cheese

      $8.00
    • Small Cheese Pizza

      8" kids pizza topped with marinara and shredded mozzarella
      $10.00

    Desserts

    • Beth's Buttercake

      Beth's Little Bake Shop famous desert. Butter, sugar & cream cheese with a gooey center and a crunchy caramelized outer layer. +$2 ice cream
      $14.00
    • Flourless Chocolate Cake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.00
    • Vanilla Ice Cream

      $5.00
    • Lemon Bar

      Beth's Bakery lemon bar made with a fresh lemon juice and ricotta curd and a flour bar.
      $10.00

    Sides

    • Asparagus

      $8.00
    • Fries

      $6.00
    • Garlic Shrimp

      $11.00
    • Italian Bread with Whipped Butter

      $4.00
    • Side Salad

      $8.00
    • Spaghetti Mariana

      $8.00
    • Tater Tots

      $7.00
    • Sweet Potato Fries

      $7.00
    • Chips

      $7.00
    • Mac & Cheese

      $8.00
    • Meatballs - Three

      $8.00
    • Italian Sausage

      $8.00

    Wraps

    • Chicken Caesar Wrap

      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.00
    • Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap

      OUT OF STOCK
      $21.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:45 am - 8:45 pm
    Monday4:15 pm - 8:45 pm
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday4:15 pm - 8:45 pm
    Thursday4:15 pm - 8:45 pm
    Friday11:45 am - 9:45 pm
    Saturday11:45 am - 9:45 pm
    Restaurant info

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    Location

    1700 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201

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