Spuntini
Marinated OlivesUSD 9.00
herbs, citrus, olive oil
Whipped RicottaUSD 12.00
tomato conserva, chili, orange blossom honey
StracciatellaUSD 12.00
'nduja oil
20 Month Aged San Daniele ProsciuttoUSD 16.00
Mortadella ToastUSD 4.00
fig agrodolce, focaccia
Antipasti
Wood Fired Table BreadUSD 14.00
taleggio, orange blossom honey, black pepper
Tuna Crudo*USD 24.00
blood orange, fennel, olive oil
AranciniUSD 16.00
scamorza cheese, 'nduja aioli, fennel pollen
Roasted OctopusUSD 26.00
grilled cucumber, guanciale vinaigrette, salmoriglio, basil
BurrataUSD 23.00
apple mostarda, hazelnut, essenza balsamic
Wood Fired MeatballsUSD 18.00
roasted tomato sauce, parmesan
Fritto MistoUSD 25.00
shrimp, calamari, lemon-calabrian chili aioli
Salads
$17
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
Homemade Pasta
Ricotta DumplingsUSD 23.00
cacio e pepe *$1 from each ricotta dumplings will be donated to Embarc Chicago Organization.
TagliatelleUSD 25.00
beef shank ragu, pecorino, oregano
RigatoniUSD 23.00
alla vodka, calabrian chili
Roasted Squash CasoncelliUSD 24.00
brown butter, sage, pecorino romano
Squid Ink ChitarraUSD 28.00
prawns, chili, soppressata picante
OrecchietteUSD 24.00
merguez, rapini, roasted garlic, tomato
Pizza
MargheritaUSD 22.00
fresh tomato sauce, fior di latte, basil
San Daniele ProsciuttoUSD 25.00
black pepper, smoked pecorino, arugula, olive oil
SoppressataUSD 24.00
provolone, calabrian chili, honey
Fennel SausageUSD 25.00
salsa rosa, roasted garlic, pesto
MushroomUSD 24.00
black truffle, caramelized onion, taleggio
Featured Item
Alla Vita's Chicken ParmigianaUSD 35.00
fire roasted tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, basil
Al Forno
Eggplant LasagnaUSD 29.00
fontina, basil, pomodoro
Roasted Half ChickenUSD 38.00
chili agrodolce, knob onions
Wood Fired Sea BreamUSD 47.00
artichoke pesto, caper, salsa verde
Roasted Bone-In Ribeye*USD 86.00
balsamic glazed onions, rosemary, olive oil
Veggies
Roasted BroccoliniUSD 14.00
preserved lemon, garlic, olive oil
Crispy PotatoesUSD 13.00
bagna cauda, vecchio ricotta, rosemary
Delicata SquashUSD 14.00
pistachio pesto, maple, olive oil
Surcharge
As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 4% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.
Raw Foods Statement
*item contains raw or undercooked protein consuming raw or undercooked food may increase your risk of foodborne illness