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Ristorante Al Teatro

1227 West 18th Street
Chicago, IL 60608

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Housed in a recently restored 19th century theatre in the heart of Pilsen is Ristorante Al Teatro, an Old World pizzeria specializing in wood-fired pizzas, homemade gelatos, and house-roasted European coffees. Ristorante Al Teatro is one of Chicago’s most unique new Italian restaurants and the most recent creation of Owner Dominick Geraci, who has already made his mark on Chicago’s tastebuds at Primo Specialty Foods and Caffe Gelato in Wicker Park. Geraci has recently turned his attention to restoring the incredible Thalia Hall, and as part of the restoration, created a spectacular restaurant that highlights the building’s Old World charm. First built in 1892 by Czech immigrants, Thalia Hall has been lovingly restored by Geraci to its former glory as an elegant turn-of-the-century café featuring marble countertops, embossed tin ceilings, and gorgeous chandeliers. Executive Chef Maurizio Fonda ignites the kitchen, creating award-winning calzones and gourmet pizzas, along with an extensive menu highlighting traditional Italian specialties.

antipasti::
Mozzarella in Carrozza  8.95
Melted buffalo mozzarella in roasted red pepper
Gamberi al Gorgonzola  8.95
Large shrimp in an Italian blue cheese sauce
Carpaccio di Manzo  9.95
Raw beef with rucola, shaved provolone, and truffle lemon oil
Antipasto al Teatro  10.95
Sautéed mussels in a Mediterranean sauce
Salsiccia con Pepperonata  7.95
Grilled homemade sausge with pepper ratatouille

pasta::
Gnocchi ai Formaggi  13.95
Homemade gnocchi with Gorgozola, fontina, and grana sauce
Rigatoni alla Bolognese  12.95
In a meat sauce and Grana Padano with basil
Tortelloni alla Boscaiola  15.95
Homemade tortelloni filled with mushrooms in a cream sauce
Linguine ai Frutti di Mare  18.95
Linguine, calamari, mussels, vongole, and shrimp in red sauce

secondi::
Petti di Pollo alla Thalia  15.95
Marinated chicken breast sautéed in pesto sauce, sundried tomato, and goat cheese
Galletto al Teatro  14.95
1/2 roasted chicken with lemon sauce and rosemary
Scaloppine di Vitellino  21.95
Veal scaloppine in lemon wine sauce or Marsala sauce
Zuppa di Mare  21.95
Seafood soup with mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, and scallops