Alla Vita Menu
Alla Vita is an Italian restaurant in Chicago offering a range of options, from antipasti like Wood Fired Table Bread and Tuna Crudo to featured items like Chicken Parmigiana. With options for vegan dishes, Alla Vita provides a diverse menu suitable for various dietary needs. Customers have praised the ambiance and service, highlighting dishes like Ricotta Dumplings and Vodka Rigatoni as must-tries. The restaurant's commitment to quality extends to its reusable tableware and gender-neutral restrooms, adding to its appeal. Whether enjoying a casual lunch or a romantic dinner, Alla Vita offers a memorable dining experience with impeccable service and delicious food. The reviews consistently rave about the flavorful dishes, making Alla Vita a top choice for Italian cuisine in the city.
Spuntini
Marinated Olives
herbs, citrus, olive oil
Whipped Ricotta
tomato conserva, chili, orange blossom honey
Stracciatella
'nduja oil
20 Month Aged San Daniele Prosciutto
Mortadella Toast
sour cherry mostarda, foccacia
Wood Fired Table Bread
taleggio, orange blossom honey, black pepper
Tuna Crudo*
pickled chili, lime aioli, olive oil
Fritto Misto
shrimp, calamari, lemon-calabrian chili aioli
Arancini
scamorza cheese, 'nduja aioli, fennel pollen
Roasted Octopus
grilled cucumber, guanciale vinaigrette, salmoriglio, basil
Burrata
strawberry, pistachio, essenza balsamic
Wood Fired Meatballs
roasted tomato sauce, parmesan
Antipasti
Salads
Alla Vita Chopped
gem lettuce, radicchio, toscano salami, pepperoncini, red onion, tomato, red wine vinaigrette, vecchio ricotta
Kale Caesar
sourdough croutons, black pepper, red onion, parmesan dressing
Gnochetti Sardi
bolognese, pecorino
Ricotta Dumplings
cacio e pepe *$1 from each ricotta dumplings will be donated to Howard Brown Health*
Tagliatelle
beef shank ragu, pecorino, oregano
Rigatoni
alla vodka
Ravioli
green garlic, morel mushroom, asparagus, ramp conserva
Shrimp Bucatini
fra diavolo
Agnolotti Del Plin
braised lamb, spring pea, parmesan
Homemade Pasta
Pizza
Margherita
fresh tomato sauce, fior di latte, basil
San Daniele Prosciutto
black pepper, smoked pecorino, arugula, olive oil
Soppressata
provolone, calabrian chili, honey
Fennel Sausage
roasted garlic, pecorino, chili flake
Mushroom
black truffle, caramelized onion, taleggio
Alla Vita's Chicken Parmigiana
fire roasted tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, basil
Featured Item
Al Forno
Eggplant Lasagna
fontina, basil, pomodoro
Roasted Half Chicken
pepperonata, grilled lemon
Wood Fired Sea Bream
artichoke pesto, caper, salsa verde
Roasted Bone-In Ribeye*
balsamic glazed onions, rosemary, olive oil
Roasted Broccolini
preserved lemon, garlic, olive oil
Crispy Potatoes
bagna cauda, vecchio ricotta, rosemary
Grilled Oyster Mushrooms
fresh horseradish, caper, lemon
Veggies
Surcharge
Raw Foods Statement
*item contains raw or undercooked protein consuming raw or undercooked food may increase your risk of foodborne illness
