Spuntini
Marinated OlivesUS$9.00
herbs, citrus, olive oil
Whipped RicottaUS$12.00
tomato conserva, chili, orange blossom honey
StracciatellaUS$12.00
'nduja oil
20 Month Aged San Daniele ProsciuttoUS$16.00
Mortadella ToastUS$4.00
fig agrodolce, focaccia
Antipasti
Wood Fired Table BreadUS$14.00
taleggio, orange blossom honey, black pepper
Tuna Crudo*US$24.00
blood orange, fennel, olive oil
AranciniUS$16.00
scamorza cheese, 'nduja aioli, fennel pollen
Roasted OctopusUS$26.00
grilled cucumber, guanciale vinaigrette, salmoriglio, basil
BurrataUS$23.00
baby beets, persimmon, pistachio
Wood Fired MeatballsUS$18.00
roasted tomato sauce, parmesan
Fritto MistoUS$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 DumplingsUS$23.00
cacio e pepe *$1 from each ricotta dumplings will be donated to Embarc Chicago Organization.
TagliatelleUS$25.00
beef shank ragu, pecorino, oregano
RigatoniUS$23.00
alla vodka, calabrian chili
Roasted Squash RavioliUS$24.00
brown butter, sage, pecorino romano
Squid Ink ChitarraUS$28.00
prawns, chili, soppressata picante
OrecchietteUS$24.00
merguez, rapini, roasted garlic, tomato
Pizza
MargheritaUS$22.00
fresh tomato sauce, fior di latte, basil
San Daniele ProsciuttoUS$25.00
black pepper, smoked pecorino, arugula, olive oil
SoppressataUS$24.00
provolone, calabrian chili, honey
Fennel SausageUS$25.00
salsa rosa, roasted garlic, pesto
MushroomUS$24.00
black truffle, caramelized onion, taleggio
CarbonaraUS$26.00
smoked pancetta, farm egg, black pepper, pecorino di parco
Featured Item
Alla Vita's Chicken ParmigianaUS$35.00
fire roasted tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, basil
Al Forno
Eggplant LasagnaUS$29.00
fontina, basil, pomodoro
Roasted Brick ChickenUS$40.00
cippolini agrodolce, marsala jus
Wood Fired Sea BreamUS$47.00
artichoke pesto, caper, salsa verde
Roasted Bone-In Ribeye*US$86.00
balsamic glazed onions, rosemary, olive oil
Veggies
Roasted BroccoliniUS$14.00
preserved lemon, garlic, olive oil
Crispy PotatoesUS$13.00
bagna cauda, vecchio ricotta, rosemary
Delicata SquashUS$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
