the Del Rio Restaurant
228 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL (847) 432-4608
The following is our menu
which changes a few things frequently
Our menu is easy. We just find and prepare the freshest, highest quality ingredients in the same way you'd find it in our home or in the small mountain town near Bologna, Italy, from which our family came over 100 years ago. Our presentations are simple, with emphasis on taste, texture and quality.
We consider our menu to have real value.
We combine classic Italian fare with new and creative dishes, while paying full attention to both.
Antipasto and Pasta
Bruschetta di Pomodoro
GF Prosciutto and Melon
GF Stella’s Sausage and Peppers
GF Shrimps Scampi
GF Portabella Mushroom Polenta
Pasta Prosciutto
Delicate Spinach Pasta rolled around Prosciutto
Garlic Bread
GF Antipasto for Two
Traditional Spiced Meats, Cheeses, Fruit and Other Goodies
La Charcuterie
Our daily selection of three Artisan meats from Creminelli Salumis and a sampling of three domestic and imported cheeses served with our own Giardiniera, our own brined Olive Mix, Rosemary and Sea Salt Crostini, and our Pear Mostardo ( A sweet and savory Italian fruit condiment for cheese and meat)
Polenta Sticks
Crispy Polenta fries dusted with Grana Padano Cheese
Soups
Tortellini Minestrone
Tortellini Minestrone SaladsGF Caprese Our version featuring sweet yellow and red cherry tomatoes
GF Caprese Our version featuring sweet yellow and red cherry tomatoesCiliegia Mozzarella Cheese, fresh sweet Basil and our House Dressing.
GF Beet A trio of Heirloom Ruby, Golden and Candy Cane Beets served
around a bed of crisp Arugula with a dollop of Mascarpone and Balsamic
GF Francesca Salad Dinner
Mixed Greens with Fresh Berries, Gorgonzola and Walnuts
** Our Caesar Salad
GF Beefsteak Tomato and Onion with Gorgonzola
Sides
Gnocchi
Tortellacci
GF Risotto Milanese or Wild Mushroom
Ravioli al Forno
Pasta and Rice
Spaghetti**
Spaghetti Carbonara**
Ravioli
Ravioli al Forno
Baked Lasagna
Gnocchi
Angel Hair Marinara
Seafood Rotini**
Vegetable Rotini**
Tortellacci
GF Risotto Milanese
GF Mushroom Risotto
Fettuccini Del Rio
Pasta Prosciutto
GF denotes Gluten Free,** denotes may be made Gluten Free
** denotes may be made Gluten FreeFavorites
Eggplant Parmesan in an herbed Tomato Sauce
GF Shrimps Scampi Tender Tiger Shrimps in an herbed Wine Butter Sauce
GF Chicken Evviva Boneless, Skinless Breasts baked in a light, healthy
Herbed white Wine Sauce. Topped by a light coating of Gran Padano Cheese
**Chicken Cacciatore
Half Chicken delicately baked in an herbed Tomato Sauce of Wine and Mushrooms Served as is tradition over Polenta
**Chicken Parmesan
Boneless breasts baked in herbed tomato sauce, topped with finest Italian Cheeses
Veal Del Rio Fine, thin cut, lightly breaded, Baked in lightest lemon butter sauce
Short Ribs of Beef
Braised in a Port Wine Sauce served with Polenta and Asparagus
Veal Modenese in the most delicate of dishes. Vermouth Cream with Prosciutto and a Light topping of Gran Padano Cheese accented by our home-made Fettuccini
Veal Parmesan Our traditional presentation of this old family dish
GF Our Special Pork Chop A truly great Iowa Pork Chop,
served with our low-carb Veggie
GF Rosemary Veal Chop Grand Priz de Veau Group raised for us in Franklin, Wisconsin.
GF Tenderloin Filet the finest available
Five Ounce or Eight Ounce
GF Our Famous Waygu New York Strip Steak14 Ounce
14 Ounce Steaks can be prepared “Al Forno”
with Italian Cheeses and Garlic if you like.
Cioppino has been a favorite of mine from my time living in San Francisco in the early sixties. I often had this "catch of the day" at the great but, at that time, very small waterfront restaurant, Scoma's. Ours consists of Mussels, Scallops, Shrimp and our fish of the day in a truly elegant sauce.
Each Night We Offer a Selection of the Freshest Ocean Seafood
Baked in Lemon Butter, Wine or done in our healthful Evviva Style (Herbed Wine Sauce crusted with Gran Padano Cheese)
Entrees Include a simple Salad and Choice of Spaghetti, Rigatoni, Fettuccini or Vegetables. Gnocchi, Ravioli, Tortellacci, Spaghetti Al Forno and Ravioli Al Forno and Roast Vegetables are available to replace your pasta side for a modest additional charge .
the Del Rio Temporary Menu
Small Plates Here is our current spin on some of our family's very traditional dishes. Larger than an appetizer, but certainly not a main course, Piccoli Piatti (Small Dishes) are perfect for sampling and sharing.
Scampi Grana Padano
Bruschetta Pomadori
Shrimps Surrounded by our home made Fettuccini
Ravioli Four Ways
Ravioli Bolognese
Ravioli al Forno
Tortellacci Tomato Cream and Tortellacci Pesto
Seared Sea Scallops di Modena
Scallops Surrounded by our home made Fettuccini
Prince Edward Island Mussels
Prepared garlic free in a savory Sambuca, Wine and Butter Broth over Pasta and a Confetti of Fresh Basil and Tomato
Fresh red and yellow beefsteak tomatoes, a touch of sweet Vidalia onion in our house dressing topped with Grana Padano and Basil.
Sausage and Peppers
Contri Brothers Sausage still made at Poeta's Grocery served with my
Mother's Sweet recipe Peppers.
Beet Salad
Ruby red, golden and candy cane beets served with Arugula and a dollop of Mascarpone and Balsamic cream.
Mushroom Risotto
A blend of Crimini, Portobello and Porcini Mushrooms prepared the traditional way with our own wild mushroom stock and Arborio Risotto.
Polenta Sticks. Crispy Polenta fries dusted with Grana Padano Cheese and Served with our Marinara sauce for dipping.
Succulent Tiger Shrimp in a walnut basil sauce,
hint of Anisette.
Desserts
Donna’s Cheesecake , Tira Mi Su, enough for two,
Custard Grussini,
Torta Paradí, for chocolate lovers only
Sorbetto
Spumoni
Gelato(created here)
Gelato Trio
Lemon Ice
Cannoli
Special Sundae
Cheese and Fruit Plate
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