Restaurant Menu
Real, authentic Italian restaurant food from our heart to yours…
Italian Cuisine
Our goal at Venuti’s Italian restaurant is to serve the finest Italian cuisine at the best prices here in Addison Il. We wanted to combine a family friendly atmosphere but also serve fine homemade Italian food that everybody can afford. There is no other “white tablecloth” restaurant like us around the Chicago suburbs. Each pasta dish is made from scratch from recipes that have been handpicked from our Venuti family as well as new ones from our renown chef. Many of our Italian cuisine is also offered at events in our banquet hall.
Combining old world flavor with a modern twist at our Italian restaurant has provided our loyal customers with mouth watering dishes to come back for time and time again.
Menu
All Entrees Served with: Soup or Salad, Chef’s Potato and Vegetable of the Day
Additional $10.95 Charge for Shared Entrees
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Antipasti Caldi / Hot Appetizers
Steamed Alaskan King Crab Legs
One Pound of split crab legs served with drawn butter
$68.95
Crab Claws
Sauteed in garlic and olive with white wine
Market Price
Italian Fried Seafood Platter for Two
Shrimp, calamari, and baked clams
$27.95
Sauteed Shrimp
With onions, mushrooms and marsala wine
$19.95
Shrimp DeJonghe
Shrimp in garlic white wine, onion, mozzarella cheese and breading
$17.95
Steamed Clams
Little neck clams with garlic and fresh basil served in a red or white sauce
$19.95 1 dozen
Baked Clams
Top neck clams with bread crumbs, cheese, garlic, olive oil and spices
Half Dozen $14.95 | Dozen $26.95
Grilled Octopus
With red onion, balsamic vinegar and olive oil
$19.95
Steamed Mussels
One dozen with garlic and fresh basil served in a red or white sauce
$17.95
Fried Calamari
Lightly breaded and deep fried in olive oil
$17.95
Grilled Calamari
With red onion, balsamic vinegar and olive oil
$17.95
Crab Cakes
Two cakes served with chipotle mayo
$16.95
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Spicy dip served with crostini
$15.95
Italian Pizza Bread
Topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese
$995
Cheese Sticks
Breaded mozzarella cheese served with marinara sauce
$11.95
Arancini
Rice ball, cheese, peas, ham, breaded and fried
$8.95
Grilled Portobello Mushroom
Balsamic vinegar and garlic olive oil
Market Place, When available
Stuffed Artichoke
Bread crumbs, garlic, parmigiano cheese and spices
Market price, when available
Fried Ricotta
Made with fresh whole milk, Pan fried in olive oil
$12.95
Sesame Calamari
Jalapeno, Chili Sauce
$19.95
Mixed Italian Seafood Grilled for Two
Octopus, calamari, shrimp, red onion, balsamic vinegar and olive oil
$28.95
Antipasti Freddie / Cold Appetizers
Raw Clams
Medium-sized, Top necks
Half dozen $12.95
Dozen $21.95
Fish Salad
Calamari, shrimp, octopus, hot giardiniera, red & yellow peppers in a vinaigrette dressing
$18.95
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Cold water shrimp
$17.95
Italian Antipasto for Two
Prosciutto, mortadella, capicollo, salami, provolone, olives, and artichoke heart
$18.95
Prosciutto & Bocconcini
Italian cured ham and fresh imported buffalo mozzarella cheese
$18.95
Bruschetta
Tomatoes, onions, basil, cucumber, olive oil and garlic served on toasted Italian crostini
$8.95
Prosciutto e Melon (Seasonal)
Italian cured ham and cantaloupe
$11.95
Homemade Ricotta
Made from fresh whole milk
$12.95
Portobello Bruschetta
Shrimp, avocado, cherry tomato, balsamic, portobella
$14.95
Zuppe / Soups
Escarole, Fagioli and Sausage Soup
White beans, escarole, and sausage
$19.95
Minestrone Soup
Cup 9.95 | Bowl 14.95
Orechiette con Fagioli
Orrechiette pasta with white beans
$15.95
Chef’s Soup of the Day
Cup $9.95 | Bowl $14.95
Insalata / Salads
Steak Tagliata Salad
Thinly-sliced beef tenderloin steak on a bed of greens, hearts of palm, tomatoes, and artichoke hearts with homemade Italian dressing
$25.95
Ceasar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, and tomatoes, tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing, sprinkled with fresh grated parmigiano cheese
$16.95
With grilled chicken breast, $8.95 additional
Chopped Salad
Grilled chicken breast with chopped lettuce, avocado, artichokes, kalamata olives, tomatoes, heart of palm, cold pasta, and red onions with homemade Italian dressing
$19.95
Caprese Salad
Tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil in an olive oil vinaigrette dressing
$14.95
Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken breast with crisp iceberg and romaine lettuce with carrots, and tomatoes with homemade Italian dressing
$19.95
House Salad
Lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives
$13.95
An additional $3.00 for Crumbled Blue Cheese
Baby Spinach Salad
Strawberries, mushrooms, roasted walnuts in a raspberry vinaigrette dressing
$18.95
Salmon Salad
Romaine hearts, avocado, hard boiled egg, red onion, hearts of palm, honey mustard
$28.95 | Blackened $31.95
Heart of Palm Salad
Olive oil, vinegar, red peppers, olives, and red onions
$18.95
Tomato and Onion Salad
with Gorgonzola Cheese
$13.95
Children’s Menu
Fried Shrimp
$14.95
Mostaccioli or Spaghetti with marinara or Bolognese sauce
$14.95
Cheese or Meat Ravioli with marinara or Bolognese sauce
$14.95
Chicken Strips
$14.95
Specialita Della Casa / Specialities of the House
Lasagna Bolognese
Layer of lean meatballs, mozzarella, eggs and imported
parmigiano cheese
$24.95
Eggplant Parmigiana
Baked and topped with marinara sauce, layered with mozzarella and imported parmigiana cheese
$24.95
Manicotti
Stuffed with Ricotta cheese topped with pomodoro sauce and parmesan cheese and baked
$24.95
Eggplant Rollatini
Stuffed with Ricotta and Mozzarella Cheese
$24.95
Spinach Lasagna
Layers of fresh spinach, ricotta, mozzarella &
parmigiano cheeses and topped with marinara sauce
$24.95
Risotto Del Giorno / Risotto of the Day
Market Price
Rigatoni Al Forno
Baked rigatoni with marinara sauce, ricotta, mozzarella & imported parmigiano cheese
$24.95
Trippa alla Napoletana
Tripe, Neopolitan style, prepared with fresh herbs in a garlic, tomato and basil sauce
$24.95
Homemade Ravioli
Choice of meat or cheese topped with bolognese or marinara sauce
$24.95
Bistecche / Steak
Choice Cut New York (14 ounce)
$46.95
Surf & Turf
Lobster Tail (18 to 20 ounce) with choice of any steak
Market Price
Choice Cut Filet Mignon (10 ounce)
$51.95
Bone in Filet (18 ounce)
Market Price
Choice Cut Rib Eye (14 ounce)
$47.95
Bone in Rib Eye (18 ounce)
Market Price
Baby Back Ribs
Full Slab $28.95 or Half Slab $22.95
Pollo / Chicken
Chicken Medaglione
Stuffed Breaded Chicken Breast with imported ham and mozzarella, sauteed with sherry wine and mushrooms and topped with a light tomato sauce
$30.95
Chicken Piccata
Chicken dipped in a flour batter, sauteed in sherry wine, lemon, capers, and olives
$25.95
Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken breast breaded and baked in Pomodoro sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese
$25.95
Chicken Cacciatore (Boneless or Bone In)
Sauteed in olive oil, with sherry wine, mushrooms, green peppers and onion with red sauce
$25.95
Chicken Marsala
Chicken breast sauteed with mushrooms and marsala wine
$25.95
Chicken Francese
Chicken breast dipped in a flour and egg batter, sauteed with lemon and sherry wine
$25.95
Chicken Vesuvio (Boneless or Bone In)
Chicken dipped in a flour batter and baked in olive oil, sherry wine, and garlic with potato
$25.95
Salsicce Fresche / Fresh Sausage
Homemade Sauteed Sausage and Rapini
$23.95
Homemade Sauteed Sausage and Peppers
$21.95
Angello / Lamb
Baby Rack of New Zealand Lamb
45.95
Vitello / Veal
French Veal Chop
from milk-fed calf (18ounce)
Market Price
Veal Marsala
Veal dipped in flour sauteed with marsala wine and mushrooms
$29.95
Veal Medaglione
Stuffed breaded Veal with imported ham and mozzarella, sauteed with sherry wine and mushrooms and topped with a light tomato sauce
$33.95
Veal Francese
Dipped in a flour & egg batter, sauteed in white wine, lemon and butter
$29.95
Veal alla Parmigiana
Breaded veal topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
$29.95
Veal Piccata
Dipped in flour, sauteed in sherry wine, lemon, capers and olives
$29.95
Sides
Roasted red peppers with capers and black olives
$8.95
Anchovies
$3.95
Sauteed spinach or rapini with garlic and oil
$11.95
Side Pasta
$10.95
Potato – choice of baked, roasted or vesuvio
$6.95
Crumbled Blue Cheese
$3.00
Meatballs or Sausage
$7.00
Pesce / Fish
Salmon
Served in a dill hollandaise sauce
$32.95
Baccala
Cod fish prepared in olive oil, black olives, onions, capers and tomatoes
$31.95
Frutti di Mare / Seafood
Cold Water Lobster Tail (18 to 20 Ounce)
Market Price
Shrimp DeJonghe
Sauteed garlic, onion, white wine, mozzarella cheese and breading
$24.95
Zuppa di Mare
Mussels, clams, calamari and shrimp in red sauce, sauteed with olive oil, garlic, white wine and fresh basil
$39.95
Jumbo Fried Shrimp
Breaded and pan fried
$24.95
Pasta Con Pesce e Frutti di Mare / Pasta With Seafood
Linguini with Crab Legs
1lb, Sauteed with olive oil, garlic, white wine and fresh basil
$73.95
Linguini with Steamed Mussels
Sauteed with olive oil, garlic, white wine and fresh basil and served in a white or red sauce
$26.95
Linguini with Shrimp ala Diavola
Spicy garlic red sauce
$26.95
Linguini with Calamari
Garlic red sauce
$26.95
Linguini with Steamed Clams
Sauteed with olive oil, garlic, white wine and fresh basil and served in a white or red sauce
$26.95
Linguini with Clam Sauce
Sauteed with olive oil, garlic, white wine and fresh basil and served with white or red sauce
$26.95
Pastas and Sauces
All Pasta entrees served with soup or salad
$22.95
With chicken, $7.95 additional
With four shrimp, $10.00 additional
Choose one pasta and one sauce from the following selections
Pastas
Spaghetti
Oreecchiette
Farfalle (Bow tie)
Fettuccini
Rigatoni Giganti
Linguini
Rigatoni
Ziti
Parppardelle
Capellini (Angel Hair)
Mostaccioli
Bucatini
Tortellini (Cheese or Meat)
Four Finger Cavatelli
Gnocchi (Made with Potato)
Sauces
Insalata
Fresh tomatoes and onions sauteed in white wine, garlic, and basil
Broccoli
with garlic and olive oil
Rapini
with garlic and olive oil
Matrigiana
Bacon and onion sauteed with fresh tomato
Puttanesca
Black Olives, Garlic and capers in a red pomodoro sauce
Arrabbiata
Spicy Italian tomatoes and garlic
Al Pomodoro
Fresh garlic, tomato and basil
Al Pesto
Fresh basil and pine nuts, extra virgin olive oil
Filo di Fumo
Fresh mozzarella and pomodoro ($2.50 additional)
Vodka
Tomato, garlic and vodka cream sauce
Aglio e Olio
Capers and black olives ($2.25 additional)
Alla Panna
Cream sauce of Imported cheese, prosciutto, onion, mushroom and peas
Carbonara
Bacon, onion, eggs and cheese
Alfredo
White cream sauce and parmigiano
Bolognese
Rich, zesty meat sauce
Onion Sauce
Olive oil, onion, and tomatoes
Gluten Free Menu
Appetizers
Steamed Mussels
Served in a red or white sauce
$15.95
Salads
Salmon Caesar
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing, sprinkled with fresh grated parmigiana cheese
$24.95
Shrimp Scampi
Sautéed in Garlic, Oil and White Wine
$15.95
Baby Spinach and Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken breast with baby spinach, hard boiled eggs and hearts of palm tossed in Italian dressing
$18.95
Grilled Calamari
With Red Onions, Olive Oil, Garlic and Reduced Vinegar
$14.95
Chicken
Chicken Limon
Sautéed in butter, white wine and lemon
$19.95
Chicken Marsala
Sautéed with mushrooms and marsala wine
$19.95
Chicken Parmigiana
Grilled chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese and pomodoro sauce
$19.95
The Pasta Selection
$15.95
with chicken, 5.95
with four shrimp, 10.00 additional
Create your own dish choosing one pasta and one sauce from the following selections:
Pasta
Spaghetti
Mostaccioli
Sauce
Bolognese
Rich, zesty meat sauce
Al Pomodoro
Fresh garlic, tomato and basil
Clam
Olive oil, garlic, basil and white wine
Tuna Spinach
Olive oil and garlic