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    The Spot 1700 Central Street

    Bar / Pub
    Open now11:45AM - 9:45PM
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    Main Menu
    Pizza Fri - Sat 11:30am - 11pm (OO)
    Food Fri-Sat 11:30am - 9:15pm (OO)

    Featured Items

    • Build Your Own

      All pizzas start with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
      $19.00
    • The Bianca Pizza

      Ricotta, mozzarella blend, roasted garlic, caramelized onion, sesame crust
      $24.00
    • Vodka Penne

      Penne, house-made vodka sauce, heavy cream, garlic, onion, fresh mozzarella, and parsley
      $22.00

    Main Menu

    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

      Fried jumbo wings tossed in your choice of sauce, Calabrian buffalo, garlic parm, or giardiniera dry rub
      $14.00
    • Fried Mozzarella

      Three planks of fresh mozzarella battered and fried, served with marinara
      $16.00
    • Meatball Appetizer

      $13.00
    • Eggroll (Meatballs)

      Crispy fried wonton filled with our homemade meatball mix and fresh mozzarella, served with marinara, pesto and a giardiniera dipping sauce
      $15.00
    • 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
    • Tuna Farinata

      Crisp pan-fried chickpea cake with a petit arugula salad, pickled cherry peppers, balsamic reduction, olive oil, and a lemon vinaigrette
      $18.00
    • Sweet Chili Wings

      $20.00
    • Bruschetta

      $14.00
    • Italian wedding (bowl)

      $6.00
    • Italian Wedding (cup)

      $3.50

    Salads

    • Baby Kale salad

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

      Chopped romaine, focaccia croutons, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing (contains anchovy)
      $16.00
    • House Salad

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

      $19.00

    Sandwiches

    • Bacon, Lettuce, Caprese

      Thick-cut Italian bread, garlic mayo, house-made bacon, heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, and balsamic
      $16.00
    • Burger

      Potato bun, 6oz smash burger patty, white cheddar, giardinara, garlic mayo, and caramelized onions
      $20.00
    • Chicken Parm Sandwich

      Sesame-seed roll, crispy fried cutlet, vodka, mozzarella, and garlic butter
      $19.00
    • Italian Beef

      Thin-sliced beef cooked in homemade au jus with JP Graziano giardiniera served on an Italian roll
      $21.00
    • Meatball Sub

      Sesame-seed roll, home-made or pork/beef meatball, marinara, onion, peppers, and mozzarella
      $19.00
    • Roasted Turkey Pesto Sub Lunch Only

      $18.00

    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
      $26.00
    • Rigatoni Bolognese

      Rigatoni, house-made bolognese with fresh ground brisket, diced carrot onion and celery, imported tomato, and Parmigiano Reggiano
      $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
    • Salmon Orzo

      $28.00
    • Spaghetti Marinara

      $19.00
    • Boscaiola

      $23.00

    Pizzas

    • Build Your Own

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

      Vodka tomato sauce, mozzarella blend, diced crispy chicken, and basil
      $25.00
    • The Bianca Pizza

      Ricotta, mozzarella blend, roasted garlic, caramelized onion, sesame crust
      $24.00
    • The Chi-Talian Pizza

      Marinara, thin-sliced beef, peppers and onions, mozzarella blend, and giardiniera with a seasoned crust
      $25.00
    • The Giardfather Pizza

      Pizza sauce, mozzarella blend, sausage, house-made bacon, cup and char, and giardiniera
      $28.00
    • The Goat Pizza

      Balsamic pomegranate sauce, arugula, whipped goat cheese, sun-dried strawberry, and prosciutto
      $25.00
    • The Nonna Pizza

      Tomato, spinach, broccoli rabe, onion, pepper, mushroom, and garlic with mozzarella blend
      $22.00
    • The Crosstown Classic

      $29.00

    Entrees

    • Salmon Orzo

      Seared salmon, lemon butter orzo, house-made ricotta, blistered tomato and pesto
      $26.00
    • Chicken Vesuvio

      $25.00

    Kids

    • Buttered Noodles

      $9.00
    • Chicken Strips

      $13.00
    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      Italian bread, butter, and white cheddar with french fries
      $11.00
    • Kids Mini Burgers

      2 mini burgers, white cheddar, tomato, onion, and ketchup with french fries
      $13.00
    • Kids Spaghetti & Meatballs

      $13.00

    Desserts

    • Beth's Buttercake

      $14.00
    • Flourless Chocolate Cake

      $13.00
    • Vanilla Gelato

      $5.00
    • Lemon Bar

      $10.00

    Sides

    • Asparagus

      $10.00
    • Fries

      $6.00
    • Garlic Shrimp

      $11.00
    • Italian Bread with Whipped Butter

      $3.00
    • Side Salad

      $8.00
    • Spaghetti Mariana

      $10.00
    • Broccoli

      $8.00

    Wraps

    • Chicken Caesar Wrap

      $20.00
    • Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap

      $21.00

    Pizza Fri - Sat 11:30am - 11pm (OO)

    Pizzas

    • Build Your Own

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

      Vodka tomato sauce, mozzarella blend, diced crispy chicken, and basil
      $25.00
    • The Bianca Pizza

      Ricotta, mozzarella blend, roasted garlic, caramelized onion, sesame crust
      $24.00
    • The Chi-Talian Pizza

      Marinara, thin-sliced beef, peppers and onions, mozzarella blend, and giardiniera with a seasoned crust
      $25.00
    • The Giardfather Pizza

      Pizza sauce, mozzarella blend, sausage, house-made bacon, cup and char, and giardiniera
      $28.00
    • The Goat Pizza

      Balsamic pomegranate sauce, arugula, whipped goat cheese, sun-dried strawberry, and prosciutto
      $25.00
    • The Nonna Pizza

      Tomato, spinach, broccoli rabe, onion, pepper, mushroom, and garlic with mozzarella blend
      $22.00

    Food Fri-Sat 11:30am - 9:15pm (OO)

    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

      Fried jumbo wings tossed in your choice of sauce, Calabrian buffalo, garlic parm, or giardiniera dry rub
      $14.00
    • Fried Mozzarella

      Three planks of fresh mozzarella battered and fried, served with marinara
      $16.00
    • Meatball Appetizer

      $13.00
    • Eggroll (Meatballs)

      Crispy fried wonton filled with our homemade meatball mix and fresh mozzarella, served with marinara, pesto and a giardiniera dipping sauce
      $15.00
    • Parmesan Fries

      House fries tossed with parmesan cheese and roasted garlic, served with aioli
      $10.00
    • Pizza Soup - Bowl

      Vegetable broth, roasted tomato, cavatappi pasta, peppers, onion, and Italian sausage. GF noodles upon request
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • Pizza Soup - Cup

      Vegetable broth, roasted tomato, cavatappi pasta, peppers, onion, and Italian sausage. GF noodles upon request
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Roasted Carrots and Ricotta

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

      Crisp pan-fried chickpea cake with a petit arugula salad, pickled cherry peppers, balsamic reduction, olive oil, and a lemon vinaigrette
      $18.00

    Salads

    • Baby Kale salad

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

      Chopped romaine, focaccia croutons, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing (contains anchovy)
      $16.00
    • Chopped Salad

      Chopped mixed greens, diced cold cuts, cacciovale cheese, cherry tomato, giardinara, croutons, parmesan, Italian dressing
      $17.00
    • House Salad

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

      Mixed greens, shaved fennel, pickled red onion, cherry peppers, shaved parsnips, croutons, balsamic vinaigrette
      $14.00

    Sandwiches

    • Bacon, Lettuce, Caprese

      Thick-cut Italian bread, garlic mayo, house-made bacon, heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, and balsamic
      $16.00
    • Burger

      Potato bun, 6oz smash burger patty, white cheddar, giardinara, garlic mayo, and caramelized onions
      $20.00
    • Chicken Parm Sandwich

      Sesame-seed roll, crispy fried cutlet, vodka, mozzarella, and garlic butter
      $19.00
    • Italian Beef

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

      Sesame-seed roll, mortadella, salami, prosciutto, provolone, pepper and onions, lettuce, onion, tomato, and Italian dressing
      $17.00
    • Meatball Sub

      Sesame-seed roll, home-made or pork/beef meatball, marinara, onion, peppers, and mozzarella
      $19.00

    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
      $26.00
    • Rigatoni Bolognese

      Rigatoni, house-made bolognese with fresh ground brisket, diced carrot onion and celery, imported tomato, and Parmigiano Reggiano
      $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
    • Squash Romesco

      Rigatoni, roasted squash and pepper romesco, spinach, fennel, caramelized onion, chili crisp, basil, and shaved parmesan
      OUT OF STOCK
      $24.00
    • Vodka Penne

      Penne, house-made vodka sauce, heavy cream, garlic, onion, fresh mozzarella, and parsley
      $22.00

    Entrees

    • Salmon Orzo

      Seared salmon, lemon butter orzo, house-made ricotta, blistered tomato and pesto
      $26.00

    Kids

    • Buttered Noodles

      $9.00
    • Chicken Strips

      $13.00
    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      Italian bread, butter, and white cheddar with french fries
      $11.00
    • Kids Mini Burgers

      2 mini burgers, white cheddar, tomato, onion, and ketchup with french fries
      $13.00

    Desserts

    • Beth's Buttercake

      $14.00
    • Flourless Chocolate Cake

      $13.00
    • Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.00
    • Vanilla Gelato

      $5.00
    • Brownie

      $8.00
    • Cannoli

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00

    Sides

    • Asparagus

      $10.00
    • Broccoli

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.00
    • Fries

      $6.00
    • Garlic Shrimp

      $11.00
    • Italian Bread with Whipped Butter

      $3.00
    • Side Salad

      $8.00
    • Spaghetti Mariana

      $10.00

    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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