Bar Roma Launches New Summer Menu

Bar Roma has launched a new menu for the summer season, available Wednesday through Sunday evenings. Chef Fred Ramos' dinner menu features an array of new antipasti selections (summer squash bruschette; Tuscan kale and Michigan peaches salad; fried eggplant with imported buffalo mozzarella), handmade pasta dishes (vegetable lasagna; buffalo mozzarella ravioli with sweet corn; squid ink fettuccine with seafood), Roman-inspired entrees (wood grilled octopus; parmesan crusted chicken breasts; veal Milanese; wood grilled 16oz prime ribeye) and more. The complete dinner menu is outlined below. Pair your fare with Bar Roma's extensive list of signature cocktails, amari, Italian wine and birra.

The rustic Andersonville restaurant is open Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 5-11 p.m. Seating is available in the main dining room and on the spacious sidewalk patio. For table reservations, visit BarRomaChicago.com.

ANTIPASTI

Bruschette $12
Summer squash, shaved parmesan reggiano, fresh lemon

Insalata Misticanzi $11
Summer mixed greens, marinated tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, Italian vinaigrette

Cavalo Toscano $12
Tuscan kale, Michigan peaches, toasted pistachio, shaved ricotta salata, white balsamic vinaigrette

Liuzzi Burrata $15
Italian creamy cow’s milk cheese, prosciutto, seasonal melon, balsamic glaze

Fritto Misto $14
Crispy calamari, shrimp, smelt, spicy giardiniera mayo, cocktail sauce

Suppli $11
Cacio e pepe carnaroli rice croquettes with fresh mozzarella, pecorino, cracked pepper, pomodoro sauce

Melanzane Fritto $12
Fried eggplant, imported buffalo mozzarella, shaved parmesan reggiano, cherry tomato broth

Antipasti Misto $17
Chef's selection of meats, pate, cheese, olives, fig spread, taralli

POLPETTE "THE BALLS"

Manzo $11
“Chicago’s Best" ground beef, braised beef cheeks, pomodoro, whipped herb ricotta

Maiale $11
Spicy bbq pork belly, Calabrian pepper, rapini, crispy pork rind

Pollo $11
Chicken, pistachio, caramelized onions, lemon white wine sauce, ricotta salata

PASTA FATTA A MANO

Cacio e Pepe $17
Tonnarelli pasta, pecorino, fresh cracked pepper

Pappardelle con coda alla Vaccinara $22
Wide ribbon noodles, braised oxtail ragu, pecorino

Spaghetti al Pomodoro $17
Sogno Toscano tomatoes, garlic, basil, parmesan

Lasagna Vegetali $21
Baked fresh pasta sheets layered with summer squash, mushrooms, onions, spinach

Fettuccine Isabella $25
Squid ink fettuccine, calamari, shrimp, mussels

Rosa's Ravioli $23
House made buffalo mozzarella ravioli, sweet corn, cherry tomato, basil, parmesan broth

Bucatini all’Amatriciana $22
Imported hollow shaped spaghetti, spicy Berkshire pork cheek ragu, pecorino

PESCE E CARNE

Branzino $26
Wood fired Mediterranean sea bass, rapini, marinated artichokes, tomato, olive vinaigrette

Parmigiana di Melanzane $20
Baked eggplant parmesan, mozzarella, provolone, baby arugula

Polpo Spidini $25
Wood grilled octopus skewer, white beans, kale, spicy Italian sausage

Pollo $21
Parmesan crusted chicken breasts, roasted vegetable medley, black olive vinaigrette

Braciola di Maiale $27
12 oz. pork chop, crispy polenta, spicy Italian sausage, fruit mostarda

Bistecca $36
Wood grilled 16oz prime ribeye with salsa verde

Veal Milanese $26
Baby arugula, marinated tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette

CONTORNI $7
Sautéed baby spinach with garlic
Roasted summer squash
Rapini agrodolce
White beans with kale
Crispy polenta
Wood grilled Roman artichokes

DOLCI

Tirami su...su...su...su... $9
Rum & espresso soaked lady fingers, mascarpone, chocolate, Kahlua crème

Budino di Cioccolato e Ciliegia $9
Warm bread pudding, dark chocolate, tart cherry, vanilla gelato, salted caramel sauce

Crème Caramelo $9
Baked caramel custard, strawberry rhubarb compote, pizzelle cookie

Affogato $9
Vanilla gelato drowned in hot espresso, homemade biscotti

Limoncello e Sorbetto $8
House made limoncello, seasonal sorbet, whipped cream

Gelato or Sorbetto $7
Spumoni, vanilla, or seasonal sorbet with a pizzelle cookie

Caffè Corretto $12
Espresso served with choice of grappa, sambuca or fernet

Bar Roma
5101 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640
773-942-7572
BarRomaChicago.com