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La Cantina Chop House       Loop :: Downtown/Loop  
La Cantina Chop House

71 West Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603

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With nods from Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast, La Cantina Chop House not only distinguishes itself as a great spot for steak and chops, but also for wine aficionados. Patterned after a wine cellar with narrow aisles and tucked-away booths, this unique restaurant places diners amongst saltwater fish tanks to dine on traditional Italian steak and seafood dishes with northern Italian flair. House favorites include pasta staples like the Tortelli tre Formaggi—a three cheese-filled pasta with tomato-basil sauce—and the Lasagne al Forno, which combines pasta layers with meat filling, cream sauce, and Parmesan cheese. House specialties are delectable and hearty, with offerings such as Manicotti—cheese-filled crêpes with fresh tomato sauce, flown-in fresh Dover sole fish prepared tableside, and the famous "Cantina Rib-Eye" steak. La Cantina Chop House is perfect for power lunches, theater dining, and famous Chicago steaks. The wine bar is the perfect setting for a romantic date or private deal-making.

-Wine Spectator Award
-Romantic Destination Award
Ultimate Distinction -Wine Enthusiast
Best Wine List -Citysearch
Favorite Spot for Business Lunch -Crains Chicago Business

appetizers::
Beef Carpaccio  10.50
Sliced beef, arugula, Parmigiano, and extra virgin olive oil
Calamari alla Griglia  9.50
Grilled squid, mixed greens, olive oil, and lemon

salads::
Captain's Salad  7.95
Mixed greens, tomatoes, chopped eggs, red peppers, radishes, and Italian dressing
Insalate Caprese  9.50
Sliced tomato, onion, fresh mozzarella cheese, and basil

pasta::
Lasagne al Forno  12.50
Pasta layers, meat filling, cream sauce, and Parmesan cheese
Manicotti  14.50
Ricotta cheese-filled crêpes with tomato or cream sauce

italian specialties::
Pollo alla Vesuvio  18.95
Oven-roasted chicken, potatoes, herbs, garlic, and white wine

steaks and chops::
Veal alla Marsala  21.50
Veal medallions with mushrooms and Marsala wine
Beef alla Toscanini  28.95
Filet medallions sautéed in a mushroom-Marsala wine sauce
Filet Pizzaiola  26.95
Filet medallions in a sauce of diced tomatoes, capers, garlic, and herbs
"Cantina" Rib-Eye  31.95
12oz; well-marbled for peak flavor and garlic-Parmesan-crusted
Provimi Center-Cut Veal Chop  42.95
Milk-fed; broiled and served with a porcini mushroom-white wine sauce
New Zealand Rack of Lamb  29.95
12-14oz; whole rack, broiled

seafood::
Scampi Casalinga  19.95
Gulf shrimp, sherry wine, shallots, and fresh mushrooms; served with linguine
Sogliola al Forno  market price
The finest Dover sole available; broiled in seasoned butter and served with fresh vegetables
Caciucco  24.95
Traditional Tuscan seafood stew—fresh fish, scallops, squid, clams, fennel, and tomato-saffron broth
Broiled Lobster Tail  market price
With drawn butter