La Bella On Rush Reservations (Ground Floor)

La Bella Chicago Menu

River North

breakfast

EntréEs

PASTRY BASKET

chef’s selection of fresh baked pastries

YOGURT SEMIFREDO

house granola, flax seed, honey, berries

avocado toast*

ciabatta, herb ricotta, heirloom tomato, egg, fruit

Stuffed french toast

texas toast, mascarpone, berries, maple syrup

EGGS FLORENTINE*

english muﬃn, tomato, spinach, egg, breakfast potato, hollandaise

breakfast sandwich*

egg, american cheese, chicken sausage, breakfast potato, brioche

MONROE OMELETTE*

pepper, onion, mushroom, arugula, american cheese, breakfast potato

La Bella breakfast*

two eggs any style, toast, sausage or bacon, breakfast potato

steak & eggs*

6oz strip steak, 2 eggs any style, breakfast potato

sides

PORK OR CHICKEN SAUSAGE

two eggs your way*

breakfast potatoes

toast

white, wheat, gluten-free, english muffin

bacon

fruit bowl

beverages

We proudly serve Sparrow Coffee

coffee

cappuccino

latte

espresso

apple, orange, cranberry juice

brunch

Starters

FRESH FRUIT BOWL

YOGURT PARFAIT

Pastry Plate

Chefs selection of Fresh pastries

Soups:

cup 6 / bowl 8

MINESTRONE OR TOMATO BASIL

Sweets

TIRAMISU

BANANA NUTELLA TRIFLE

nutella mousse, sliced bananas, chocolate hazelnut

ASSORTED GELATO & SORBETO

5 / scoop

Eggs & Such

Available until 2pm

AVOCADO TOAST Veg

sea salt ciabatta, whipped herb ricotta, heirloom tomato
add egg 2

Stuffed french toast

texas bread, stuffed with mascarpone cheese, blueberries, strawberries, raspberry topped with powder sugar and maple syrup

EGG BENEDICT FLORENTINE

english muffin, topped with tomatoes, spinach, poached egg, hollandaise sauce

BREAKFAST SANDWICH

brioche bun, scrambled eggs, american cheese, arugula, chicken sausage patty

MONROE OMELET*

peppers, onions, mushrooms, arugula, american cheese

La BElla breakfast*

eggs any style, toast, sausage or bacon, breakfast potato

steak & eggs*

6 oz. NY strip steak, eggs any style, breakfast potato

Savory

BURRATA PROSCIUTTO

cantaloupe, arugula, cherry tomatoes, balsamic glaze, extra virgin olive oil, black salt

ROMANO CRUSTED CHICKEN CHOP SALAD

chopped crisp greens, blue cheese, genoa salami, olives, tomatoes, pepperoncini, pasta,mild giardinara, croutons, italian vinaigrette

PESTO CHICKEN PANINI

pesto, sundried tomato, provolone, arugula

ITALIAN STEAK SANDWICH

strip steak, provolone, caramelized onions, mushroom, balsamic, arugula, truffle oil, ricotta salsa verde

LA BELLA BURGER*

two 4 oz. patties, brioche bun, american cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, onion, pickles, special sauce
add egg 2

GRILLED SALMON SALAD

grilled salmon, field greens, tomatoes, grilled asparagus, feta, crispy shoestring potatoes, balsamic dressing (GF)

CAPRESE RAVIOLI

fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, marinara, parmesan

CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

alfredo sauce, grilled chicken breast, parmesan cheese, broccoli
Add Crispy Chicken or Breaded Chicken 8

Sweets

TIRAMISU

BANANA NUTELLA TRIFLE

nutella mousse, sliced bananas, chocolate hazelnut

ASSORTED GELATO & SORBETO

5 / scoop

sides

CHICKEN OR PORK SAUSAGE

TWO EGGS YOUR WAY*

toast

white, wheat, gluten-free, english muffin

APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON

breakfast potatoes

SWEET POTATO WAFFLE FRIES

TUSCAN FRIES

Sweets

TIRAMISU

BANANA NUTELLA TRIFLE

nutella mousse, sliced bananas, chocolate hazelnut

ASSORTED GELATO & SORBETO

5 / scoop

brunch cocktails

Take Me Down

gran centenario plata, mr. black, espresso, orange, bailey’s, dry curacao, chocolate

La bella bloody

rendered thick-cut bacon, celery, cherry pepper, vodka, celery bitters, horseradish

c'est poire

ford’s gin, asian pear, elderflower, lemon, habenero, avissi prosecco

C'est Poire Cocktail at La Bella restaurant in Chicago

On The Upside

Monkey Shoulder blended whiskey, pineapple, matcha milk tea, cherry

beverages

We proudly serve Sparrow Coffee

coffee

cappuccino

latte

espresso

apple, orange, cranberry juice

Lunch

PRE THEATER 3-COURSE MEAL
42/person - 4pm-6pm

Starter:
Caesar Salad

Choice of Entree:
Caprese Ravioli, Chicken Giardiniera, or Roasted Salmon

Dessert: Tiramisu or Flavored Gelato

Antipasti

To Share • To Start

CLASSIC BRUSCHetta

tomatoes, basil, mozzarella

MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA

caramelized onions, mushrooms, fresh thyme, oregano, mascarpone

ARANCINI

creamy risotto, mozzarella, truffle aioli

CRISPY CALAMARI

fried calamari, fried pickled peppers, marinara, cocktail sauce

Fried Calamari at The Fillmore restaurant in Chicago, IL

Cod Katsu sandwich at The Fillmore restaurant in Chicago, IL

CRISPY RAVIOLI

marinara, pesto aioli

PARMESAN GARLIC STICKS

marinara sauce

Contorni

Sides

TUSCAN FRIES

rosemary, sea salt, parmesan

TOASTED SOURDOUGH

BROCCOLINI

garlic, olive oil

GRILLED ASPARAGUs

lemon parmesan, olive oil

Zuppa & Insalata

Soup • Salad

MINESTRONE SOUP

cup 8 / bowl 12

seasonal vegetables, tubetti, white beans, parmesan

TOMATO BISQUE

cup 8 / bowl 12

caesar salad

romaine, parmesan, crouton, classic Caesar
add white anchovies +3

CHICKEN MILANESE SALAD

romaine, gorgonzola, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, tubetti pasta, tomatoes, Italian dressing

LA BELLA SALAD

romaine, radicchio, carrot, tomatoes, cucumber, celery, crouton, buttermilk herb dressing

PROSCIUTTO & BURRATA

fig perserves, arugula, prosciutto, aged balsamic, olive oil

SPINACH PANZANELLA SALAD

heirloom tomatoes, Bermuda onion, radish, focaccia crouton, honey Dijon vinaigrette

add: crispy chicken 10 • grilled chicken 8 • salmon 13 • shrimp 15

Pizza

NY • Neo Neapolitan • Hand-Stretched Daily

Margherita

buffalo mozzarella, Mutti tomatoes, torn basil

PEPPERONI

cup n char pepperoni, peppadew, mozzarella

Sausage

fennel sausage, mozzarella, Mutti tomatoes

MUSHROOM BIANCA

taleggio, caramilized onions, mushrooms, truffle oil

FIG & PROSSCIUTTo

arugula, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil

CALABRIAN CHICKEN

roasted chicken, mozzarella, Bermuda onion, Calabrian BBQ sauce, spicy tomato sauce

BURRATA & PESTO

roasted tomato, asparagus, provolone

FEATURED PIZZA

Our chefs are always creating fun, bold, and delicious pizzas - ask your server about today'sfeatured creations and hidden favorites!

Pasta

PENNE ARRABBIATA

fennel sausage, spicy tomato, garlic, olive oil

LINGUINE WITH SHRIMP

white wine, garlic, tomato, chili flake, olive oil

RIGATONI ALLA VODKA

vodka sauce, stracciatella, breadcrumb

Chicken FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

broccolini, parmesean cream sauce

Handhelds

Served on sesame bastone bread
Salt & vinegar kettle chips

Bella burger*

double 4oz patty, brioche bun, american cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion, pickle, special sauce

Bella Burger at La Bella Italian restaurant in The Loop

CHICKEN PARMESAN SANDWICH

mozzarella, Parmesan, marinara

CAPRESE PANINI

heirloom tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil, ciabatta, pesto

CHICKEN AVOCADO

avocado, calabrian aioli, roasted tomato, provolone, cole slaw, sourdough

PORToBELLO PANINI

grilled portobello, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, arugula,basil pesto, balsamic glaze, sourdough

3-Course Express Lunch

$25

YOUR CHOICE OF STARTER, ENTRÉE & SORBET

CHOOSE ONE STARTER

TOMATO BISQUE
MINESTRONE SOUP
CAESAR SALAD
TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

CHOOSE ONE ENTREE

all served with house salt & vinegar chips

½ CHICKEN PARM SANDWICH
½ EGGPLANT PARM SANDWICH
½ CAPRESE PANINI

CHOOSE SORBEТ

LEMON SORBET
RASPBERRY SORBET

Dinner

Taste of La Bella

4PM - 6PM • $30

Minestrone

Soup

Choice of:

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Eggplant Parmesan

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Gelato

Antipasti

To Share • To Start

CLASSIC BRUSCHetta

tomatoes, basil, mozzarella

MUSHROOM BRUSCHETTA

caramelized onions, mushrooms, fresh thyme, oregano, mascarpone

ARANCINI

creamy risotto, mozzarella, truffle aioli

CRISPY CALAMARI

fried calamari, fried pickled peppers, marinara, cocktail sauce

CRISPY RAVIOLI

marinara, pesto aioli

SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO

fra diavolo sauce, sourdough

PARMESAN GARLIC STICKS

Zuppa & Insalata

Soup • Salad

MINESTRONE SOUP

cup 8 / bowl 12

seasonal vegetables, tubetti, white beans, parmesan

TOMATO BISQUE

cup 8 / bowl 12

LA BELLA SALAD

romaine, radicchio, carrot, tomatoes, cucumber, celery, crouton, buttermilk herb dressing

PROSCIUTTO & BURRATA

fig perserves, arugula, prosciutto, aged balsamic, olive oil, sourdough

caesar salad

romaine, parmesan, crouton, classic Caesar
add white anchovies +3

add: crispy chicken 10 • grilled chicken 8 • salmon 13 • shrimp 15

La Bella Family Table

Gather • Share • Mangia

Our favorite Italian dishes served family-style for the whole table. Available for parties of four or more. Entire table must participate.

CLASSIC FAMILY STYLE | $49 PER PERSON

Choose 1 Antipasto

La Bella Meatballs • Arancini • Bruschetta

Choose 1 Salad

Caesar Salad • House Salad

Choose 2 Pastas

Rigatoni alla Vodka • Fettuccine Alfredo
Penne Arrabbiata • Spaghetti & Meatballs Orecchiette +$3

Choose 1 Entrée

Chicken Parmesan • Roasted Chicken Vesuvio Eggplant Parmesean

Choose 1 Side

Broccolini • Garlic Mashed • Tuscan Fries Asparagus

Dessert

Chef's Dessert Platter

Add any pizza to the table for $18

Pasta

ORECCHIETTE

fennel sausage, rapini, pecorino romano, chicken demi

RIGATONI ALLA VODKA

burrata, vodka sauce, parmesean breadcrumbs

CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

broccolini, parmesan cream saucе

SPAGHETTI & BOLOGNESE

rich simmered beef & tomato bolognese sauce, parmesean, fresh herbs

PENNE ARRABBIATA

fennel sausage, spicy tomato, garlic, olive oil

SPAGHETTI PUTTANESCA

tomato, olive, caper, garlic, olive oil optional with anchovies

LINGUINI WITH SHRIMP

white wine, garlic, tomato, chili flake, olive oil

FOUR CHEESE LASAGNA

marinara & alfredo sauce sub bolognese +4

CAPRESE RAVIOLI

ricotta ravioli, roasted tomatoes, basil, pesto, pecorino, vodka sauce

Italian Specialties

MARRY ME SHRIMP

rigatoni, tomato cream sauce, spinach, sun-dried tomato

EGGPLANT PARMESAN

breaded eggplant, marinara, baked mozzarella

WHITEFISH PICCATА

mashed potatoes, asparagus, lemon caper butter sauce

BRAISED SHORT RIB PApparDELLE

tomato ragu, parmesean

ROASTED SALMON

broccolini, mashed potato, lemon white wine sauce

STEAK FRITES

12 oz. New York strip, tuscan fries

Chicken

MARSALA

mushroom, mashed potatoes, marsala sauсe

PARMESAN

breaded chicken, marinara, mozzarella, linguine

GIARDINIERA

lightly breaded, campanelle, giardiniera cream

PICCATA

mashed potatoes, caper white wine sauce

Bone-in Roasted Chicken

served with rosemary roasted potatoes

VESUVIО

sweet peas, lemon garlic white wine sauce

PICCAta

lemon caper butter sauce

Oreganata

garlic, white wine, fresh lemon, oregano jus

Pizza

HAND-STRETCHED DAILY

Margherita

buffalo mozzarella, mutti tomatoes, torn basil

PEPPERONI

cup n' char pepperoni, mozzarella

SAUSAGE

fennel sausage, mozzarella, mutti tomatoes

BURRATA & PESTО

roasted tomato, asparagus, provolone

MUSHROOM BIANCA

taleggio, caramelized onions, mushrooms, truffle oil

FIG & PROSCIUTTО

arugula, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil

CALABRIAN CHICKEN

roasted chicken, mozzarella, bermuda onion, calabrian bbq sauce, spicy tomato sauce

Contorni

Sides

SWEET POTATO WAFFLE FRIES

caramel sauce

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

TUSCAN FRIES

rosemary, sea salt, parmesan

PASTA MARINARA

BROCCOLINI

garlic, olive oil

GRILLED ASPARAGUS

parmesan, olive oil

happy hour

Mon - Fri
3:30pm - 6:00pm

CRISPY RAVIOLI

marinara, pesto aioli

BRUSCHETTA

mushroom & onion
tomato mozzarella

ARANCINI

creamy risotto, mozzarella, truffle aioli

PIZZA

choice of pepperoni or margherita

PARMESAN BREAD STICKS

marinara saucе

Cocktails

roman old fashioned

espresso martini

Wine

avissi prosecco

lumina pinot grigio

falesco vitano rosso

SPRITZ

aperol

basilico bella

amalfi

Beer

peroni

Monday

half off pizza all day

Tuesday

$29 pasta & glass of wine

Wednesday

1/2 price select bottles of wine

Thursday

Date night on RUsh

Dinner for 2 • $69

1 Shared Appetizer • 1 Pasta or Chicken Entrée Per Guest
1 Shared Dessert

Friday

Fresh catch Friday

bar

Signatures

DOLCE LAVORI

Butter-washed Jim Beam Bourbon, Roasted Pistachio, Coco Bitters

MAG MILE HEAT

Tequila, Mezcal, Passion Fruit, Ginger, Fresh Lime

LIMONCELLO & PEAR MARTINI

Vodka, Limoncello, Pear Nectar, Fresh Lemon

AMERICANO CURIOSA

Gran Centenario Plata Tequila, Apertivo, Amaro, Honey, Lemon

Classics

ROMAN OLD FASHIONED

Jim Beam Bourbon, Basil & Apricot Demerara, Old Fashioned Bitters

ACQUA NOTTE

Bacardi, Hazelnut, Espresso, Amaro, Coco

NEGRONI ORO

Bombay Sapphire Gin, Lillet Blanc, Amaro Nonino

ESPRESSO AMORE

Grey Goose Vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, vanilla

Spritz

BASILICO BELLA SPRITZ

Limoncello, Prosecco, Q Club Soda

APEROL SPRITZ

Aperol, Prosecco, Q Club Soda, Orange Slice

AMALFI SPRITZ

Grey Goose L'Orange, Grapefruit, Rose, Q Club Soda

HUGO SPRItz

St-Germain, Prosecco, Q Club Soda, Fresh Lime

Draft Beer

MILLER LITE

American Light Lager

OFF COLOR APEX PREDATOR

Farmhouse Saison

PERONI LAGER

Italian Premium Lager

STELLA ARTOIS

Belgian Pilsner

LAGUNITAS

IPA

SAMUEL ADAMS ROTATING

Seasonal Selection

GUINNESS STOUT

Irish Dry Stout

SON OF JUICE MAPLEWOOD

Hazy IPA

Craft Bottles & Cans

BIRRA MORETTI 5%

MODELO ESPECIAL 4.6%

GOOSE ISLAND MATILDA 7%

MILLER HIGH LIFE LAGER 4.6%

MILLER LITE 4.4%

MICHELOB ULTRA 4.2%

HALF ACRE BODEM IPА 6.7%

ANGRY ORCHARD 4.1%

LAGUNITAS A LITTLE SUMPIN' SUMPIN' 7.5%

TWO BROTHERS PRAIRIE PATH ALE 5.1% (GF)

Mocktails / Craft Soda

YULE MULE

Q SODA

Hibiscus Ginger Beer, Sparkling Grapefruit, Cranberry Pomegranate, Elderflower

wine list

rosÉ & sparkling

glass

bottle

Avissi, Prosecco DOC Italy

Ruffino Sparkling, Veneto, Italy

NV Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, Reims, Champagne

165

NV Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut, Tours-sur-Marne

315

Italian whites

Falesco Bianco, Italian White Table Wine, Umbria, Italy

Lumina, Pinot Grigio, Fruili, Italy

I Vignaioli di Santo Stefano, Moscato D'Asti, Piedmont, Italy

Ceretto Arneis, Blangè, Langhe DOC, Piedmont, Italy

Borgo Paglianetto "Petrara" Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy

Gradis'ciutta Collio Friulano Friuli-Venezia Guilia

Tommasi "Le Fornaci"Lugana -Turbiana Veneto, Italy

Tenuta Olim Bauda Gavi di Gavi, Piedmont, Italy

Castello di Ama al Poggio Bianco, Tuscany, Italy

120

Ruffino Orvieto Umbria, Italy

sauvignon blanc

Brassfield, High Valley, СА

Echo Bay, Marlborough, NZ

Trinchero Quattro Theory, Napa Valley, CA

Ziata Vineyards by "Karen Cakebread", Napa Valley, CA

Cade, Napa Valley, CA

130

other whites

glass

bottle

Bieler Père et Fils, Rosé, France

Abadia de San Campio, Albariño, Spain

Blindfold, Blanc De Noir, Napa Valley, CA

Saldo, Chenin Blanc, California

chardonnay

Davis Bynum Russian River, CA

Trinchero Quattro Theory, Napa Valley, CA

Bravium, Russian River Valley, CA

My Favorite Neighbor, Paso Robles, CA

ITALIAN REDS

glass

bottle

Falesco Vitiano Rosso, Umbria, Italy

San Polo Rubio, Tuscany, Italy

Ceretto Dolcetto D'Alba Rossana, Italy

Ruffino Chianti Riserva Ducale Tan, Italy

Fontannafredda Barbera d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy

Ruffino Modus, Tuscany, Italy

Tommasi "Rafael"Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Veneto, Italy

Valle Reale 'Vigneto di Popoli' Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy

115

Ceretto Barolo, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

140

Podere Casisano Brunello Di Montalcino, DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

135

Casanova di Neri Brunello Di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

210

Zenato, Amarone della Valpolicella, Classico DOCG, Veneto, Italy

150

Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto, Italy

295

Damilano Barolo Cannubi, Piedmont, Italy

225

Sassicaia, Bolgheri Sassicaia, Tuscany, Italy

650

Cabernet

Iron + Sand, Paso Robles, CA

Napa Cellars, Napa Valley, CA

Brassfield, Lake County, CA

Robert Mondavi, Napa Valley, CA

Iconoclast Estate, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, CA

105

Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, CA

275

Stags Leap Artemis, Napa Valley, CA

215

Caymus, Napa Valley, СА

250

Favia, Napa Valley, CA

340

Plump Jack Estate, Napa Valley, CA

400

pinot noir

glass

bottle

Outlier, Lake County CA

Davis Bynum, Russian River, CA

Lingua Franca, Willamette Valley, OR

Bravium, Anderson Valley, CA

Dusky Goose, Dundee Hills, OR

180

Bergstrom Cumberland Reserve, Willamette Valley, OR

200

Cristom Mt. Jefferson, Cuvee Eola-Amity Hills, OR

140

Ziata, Los Carneros, CA

210

new world reds

Unshackled, Prisoner, Red Blend, Napa Valley, CA

Terrazas de los Andes, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

Saldo, Prisoner, Zinfandel, Napa Valley, CA

Angrove, Shiraz, McLaren Valley, СА

Prisoner Wine Co, Red Blend, Napa Valley, CA

105

pinot grigio/gris

Lumina, Pinot Grigio, 2020, Tuscany, Italy

Joel Gott, Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley

wine By The Carafe

1/4 Litre

1/2 Litre

Bottle

VINO BIANCO Falesco Bianco (50% Verdicchio, 50% Vermentino)

VINO ROSSO Falesco Vitiano Rosso (34% Sangiovese, 33% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon)

REGALEALI ROSE

Dessert

Tiramisu

ladyfinger, mascarpone, chocolate pearls, cocoa powder

LIMONCELLO CAKE

raspberry, lemon sorbetto

TRADITIONAL SPUMONI

cherry, pistachio, chocolate

CANNOLI

sheep’s milk ricotta, pistachio, chocolate chips

PISTACHIO CHEESECAKE

salted caramel sauce, roasted pistachio

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CAKE

white chocolate, vanilla gelato, chocolate ganache

Gelato

5 /scoop

vanilla, chocolate, pistachio

Sorbetto

5 /scoop

lemon, raspberry, coconut

ports & dessert wine

TAYLOR FLADGATE 10 yr

TAYLOR FLADGATE 20 yr

FONSECA PORTO BIN #27 PORTO

CHATEAU ROUMEY SAUTERN, FRANCE

coffee & tea

We proudly serve Lavazza Coffee

LAVAZZA BLEND

LAVAZZA ESPRESSO

espresso beverages

add vanilla, caramel, mocha

tea selection

Amaro & Liqueur

Amaro Lucano

Amaro Nonino

Amaro meletti

Fernet Branca

Amaro Ramazzotti

Amaro Montenegro

Cardamaro Vino Amaro

Romana Amaro

Romana Sambuca

Carevelo Limoncello

Fabrizia Limoncello

Trattoria La Bella

*Items cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish,or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

We are a cashless restaurant. · A 3.5% service charge is added to all checks.
Parties of 5 or more are subject to a 20% gratuity.