Topo Gigio Ristorante Menu (Update 2025)

Topo Gigio Ristorante in Chicago is a delightful Italian spot offering a range of mouth-watering dishes including Bruschetta al Prosciutto di Parma, Portobello e Polenta, and Carpaccio alla Piemontese. The Insalate selection is equally impressive with options like La Caprese and Insalata Frutti di Mare. Not to mention the delectable Contorni options like Meatballs and Spinach. Customers rave about the impeccable service and charming ambiance, especially on the outdoor patio. With a diverse menu catering to both traditional and innovative tastes, Topo Gigio Ristorante is a must-visit for Italian cuisine enthusiasts. The cozy yet elegant indoor seating and vibrant outdoor vibes make it a versatile dining destination. Whether you're a pasta lover or seafood enthusiast, Topo Gigio Ristorante promises a memorable culinary experience.

Entrees

Bruschetta al Prosciutto di Parma

Garlic bread with cherry tomato, baked with mozzarella, topped with prosciutto and fresh basil.

$8.95

Portobello e Polenta

Grilled portobello mushrooms sauted in garlic and olive oil. Served over polenta.

$8.95

Polenta con il Sugo Bolognese

Polenta with bolognese sauce and parmigiano-reggiano.

$7.95

Calamari alla Griglia

Grilled calamari in a wine and lemon sauce.

$13.95

Calamari Fritti

Tender fried calamari served with marinara sauce and lemon wedges.

$12.95

Brodetto di Cozze

West coast mussels sauted in a light tomato broth.

$11.95

Scottish Smoked Salmon

The finest scottish salmon served with frisee, dill mascarpone, capers and citrus vinaigrette.

$12.25

Carpaccio alla Piemontese

Paper thin slices of raw prime filet mignon drizzled with lemon and extra virgin olive oil. Served with shaved parmigiano-reggiano cheese and capers.

$12.95

Tortellini en Brodo

Tortellini in chicken broth, fresh spinach and parmigiano cheese.

$6.95

Zuppa del Giorno

Soup of the day.

$6.95

Tortellini In Brodo

Tortellini in chicken broth, fresh spinach and parmigiano cheese.

$6.95

Zuppe

Insalate

Insalata Mista Della Casa

Romaine and curly endive, tomatoes, cucumber salad, balsamic vinaigrette, walnuts and black raisins.

$7.00

Joes Salad

Romaine lettuce, endive, tomatoes, cucumbers, capers, walnuts, raisins, potato, mushrooms, Artichoke hearts, avocado, mozzarella, parmigiano-reggiano & roasted red peppers.

$11.95

La Caprese

Slices of fresh mozzarella di bufala, beefsteak tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil.

$11.95

Insalata di Pollo alla Griglia

Marinated grilled chicken breast slices over romaine and curly endive with tomatoes, raisins, Walnuts, and balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

$12.95

Insalata Frutti di Mare

Marinated calamari, mussels, clams and shrimps salad with citrus vinaigrette.

$15.95

Insalata di Gamberi e Spinaci

Fresh spinach salad, grilled shrimp, avocado and string beans with lemon and extra virgin olive oil.

$15.95

Insalata con Salmone alla Griglia

Grilled alaskan king salmon over radicchio and romaine lettuce with asparagus. Prosecco vinaigrette.

$16.95

Fusilli alla Topo Gigio

Fusilli with fresh chicken, pancetta, mozzarella, quattro formaggi and bolognese sauce.

$13.95

Rigatoni al Filo di Fumo

Rigatoni in pomodoro sauce with pancetta, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and pecorino cheese.

$13.95

Tortellini alla Panna

Veal stuffed tortellini in cream sauce with pancetta, peas, mushrooms and parmigiano-reggiano.

$14.95

Penne alla Vodka

Penne with tomato-cream sauce & pancetta deglazed with vodka. Parmigiano-reggiano.

$13.95

Conchiglie alla Sarda

Sea shell pasta in a tomato-cream sauce with ground sausage, peas and pecorino cheese.

$14.95

Gnocchi al Pomodoro e Basilico

Our homemade potato gnocchi in pomodoro sauce, fresh basil and pecorino cheese.

$13.95

Spaghetti con le Polpette

Spaghetti in classic bolognese sauce with our homemade meat balls and parmigiano cheese.

$13.95

Garganelli Con Le Luganighe

Hand rolled garganelli pasta, porcini mushrooms and sausage rag, parmigiano reggiano.

$16.95

Fusilloni Tocco Delicato

Large corkscrew pasta with arugula, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, shaved parmesan with garlic and oil.

$13.95

Conchiglie Mediterranea

Seashell pasta with shrimp, sea scallops, and pea pods in a garden fresh tomato and basil sauce.

$24.95

Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare

Spaghetti with calamari, mussels, clams and sea scallops in our marinara sauce.

$23.50

Linguine Alla vic Damone

His own recipe, linguine with little clams, olive oil, garlic, cherry tomatoes and fresh cilantro!

$21.95

Campanelle Alla Norma

Campanelle pasta in arrabiata sauce with sauted eggplant and aged ricotta cheese.

$14.95

Linguine Delle cinque Terre

Home made linguine with shrimps sauted with red peppers and pesto sauce.

$24.95

Farfalle Ai Due Salmoni

Bow tie shaped pasta with norwegian smoked salmon and north pacific salmon in a light tomato-cream sauce and dill.

$21.95

Risotto Frutti Di Mare Delle Marche

Aged carnaroli risotto with tiger shrimp, scallops, clams, in a light tomato-cream-crab sauce.

$26.95

Pastasciutta

Pasta al sapore di mare

Fettucine alla Crema di Gamberi & Basilico Fresco

Homemade fettucine with jumbo shrimp and fresh basil in a parmigiano-cream sauce.

$18.95

Linguine alla Licata

Linguine with jumbo shrimp and zucchini, cherry tomato, capers and basil sauce.

$16.95

Linguine alla Vongole Veraci

Linguine with manila clams, garlic and olive oil.

$15.95

Spaghetti alla Diavola

Spaghetti with scampi and clams in a spicy marinara sauce.

$18.95

Filetto di Bue al Barolo

Grilled beef tenderloin with mushrooms in a barolo wine sauce. With mashed potatoes and spinach.

$27.95

Pepper Steak

Grilled beef tenderloin, sauted with red peppers, onions, mushrooms and tomatoes.

$27.95

Petti di Pollo alla Fiorentina

Breast of chicken sauted in a light tomato sauce topped with spinach, pancetta and mozzarella then baked. With asparagus.

$16.95

Petti di Pollo al Limone

Breast of chicken sauted with lemon, wine and capers. Spinach aglio e olio.

$15.95

Piccatina di Vitella al Limone

Veal scaloppini sauted in a lemon, wine and capers sauce. Served with vegetables.

$18.95

Veal Saltimbocca alla Parmigiana

Veal saltimbocca and prosciutto di parma with pomodoro sauce baked with mozzarella. With cottage fries.

$18.95

Eggplant alla Parmigiana

Roasted eggplant baked with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and parmigiano cheese.

$14.95

Scampi alla Griglia

Grilled jumbo scampi, served with spinach and sauted in garlic and olive oil.

$19.95

White Fish al Limone e Capperi

Lake superior white fish baked in a lemon, wine & caper sauce. Served with vegetables.

$20.95

Petti Di Pollo Alla Valdostana

Breast of chicken stuffed with fontina cheese, prosciutto cotto and spinach. Baked with sun dried tomatoes and porcini mushrooms sauce.

$20.95

Pollo Arrosto Al Rosmarino

Half chicken roasted with wine, lemon, garlic, fresh rosemary and roasted potatoes.

$19.95

Polletto Con Salsiccia Alla Cacciatora

Quartered chicken and italian sausage baked with tomatoes, peppers, onions, mushrooms.

$22.95

Petti Di Pollo Marinato Alla Griglia

Grilled chicken breast marinated in our special blend of herbs & spices. Served with vegetables.

$15.95

Petti Di Pollo Alla Parmigiana

Breast of chicken lightly breaded, baked with pomodoro sauce and parmagian cheese. Served with a side of spinach.

$17.95

Saltimbocca Alla Parmigiana

Veal saltimbocca and prosciutto di parma with pomodoro sauce, baked with mozzarella. Cottage fries.

$26.95

Saltimbocca alla romana

Veal saltimbocca and prosciutto di parma sauted in wine and sage sauce. Over spinach in garlic and oil.

$26.95

Spiedini Adriatica

Grilled scampi & sea scallops on a skewer, served on a bed of spinach in garlic and oil.

$25.95

Secondi Piatti

Stuzzicarelli

Antipasto Freddo

Two or more. A presentation of meat, cheese and grilled vegetables from our antipasto table.

$7.95

Prosciutto Di Parma

Slices of prosciutto di parma, mozzarella di bufala, and roasted red peppers.

$13.95

Brodetto Di Cozze Al Pomodoro O Vino Bianco

West Coast mussels in marinara sauce or lemon-wine and garlic sauce.

$12.25

Cozze E Vongole All Calabrese

Steamed little neck clams and west coast mussels with house cured calabrese sausage and garlic in wine-saffron broth.

$14.95

Baked Clams topo Gigio

Baked little neck clams with caramelized onion sauce.

$10.95

Capesante Con Pesto E Crema

Seared sea scallops in pesto cream sauce with roasted red peppers.

$12.95

Scampi E Capesante Al Vino Bianco

Scampi and sea scallops sauted with mushrooms, chardonnay and lemon sauce.

$14.95

Bruschetta Alla Romana

Toasted rustic bread with garlic, cherry tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil.

$5.50

Insalata Di Gamberi

Large shrimps, fresh spinach, string beans with ligurian extra virgin olive oil and lemon dressing.

$20.95

Insalata Di Pomodori E Melone

A salad of vine-ripened tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, cantaloupe melon and arugula.

$8.95

Insalata Di Finocchio, Frisee E Radicchio

Fennel, frise radicchio salad, with citrus vinaigrette dressing.

$7.95

Insalata Di Calamari Grigliati

Grilled calamari sauted with olive oil, lemon, cherry tomatoes, green beans, potatoes and corn on a bed of arugula.

$14.95

Insalata Di Petti Di Pollo Alla Griglia

Grilled chicken breast with walnuts, raisins, romaine lettuce and balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

$15.95

Panzanella Alla Romana

Chopped tomatoes, garlic, red onions, artichokes, capers, walnuts, raisins, basil, and oregano tossed with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

$11.95

Insalata Ai Frutti Di Mare

Fresh steamed calamari, mussells, clams and shrimps over salad with citrus vinaigrette.

$17.95

Le Insalate

Steaks and Chops

Veal Chop Alla Sassi

Grilled 12 oz. Veal chop sauted in wine, mushrooms, artichokes & sage sauce. Served with roasted potatoes and spinach.

$34.95

Tomahawk Pork Chop

Niman ranch organic grilled tomahawk pork chop, 12 oz. Served with spinach and mashed potatoes.

$29.95

Filetto Di Manzo Al Barolo

Grilled prime filet mignon medallions, sauted in a barolo-mushroom sauce and served with spinach & roasted potatoes.

$36.95

Rib Eye, Bone-in 16 Oz

Grilled prime bone-in rib eye served with roasted potatoes.

$39.95

New York Strip, Boneless, 16 Oz

Grilled prime bone-in new york strip steak served with cottage fries.

$36.95

Meatballs

$6.50

Sausage

$10.95

1 Piece Shrimp

$3.50

Spinach

$4.95

Asparagus

$6.95

Broccoli

$3.95

Rapini

$5.95

Mixed Vegetables

$5.50

Cottage Fries

$3.95

Mashed Potatoes

$3.95

Roasted Potatoes

$3.95

Split Plate Charge additional

$4.00

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