Gianni's Cafe Palatine
18 W Station St, Palatine, IL
Featured Items
Appetizers
1/2 Fried Calamari
lightly breaded, cocktail sauce, charred lemon$16.001/2 Grilled Calamari
white wine, asparagus, sundried, tomato, lemon$16.00Baked Clams
half dozen middle neck clams, parmesan crumb topping$16.00Baked Oysters
half dozen oysters, creamed spinach, provolone and paprika$19.00Bruschetta
roma tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, fresh basil, romano$16.00Charcuterie Board
chef’s selection of artisanal cured meats, sausages and cheeses, complimented with an assortment of olives and condiments$30.00East Coast Oysters
mignonette, cocktail, horseradish and lemon$4.00Fried Calamari
lightly breaded, cocktail sauce, charred lemon$19.00Fried Ravioli
lightly breaded cheese ravioli, marinara$14.00Grilled Calamari
white wine, asparagus, sundried, tomato, lemon$19.00Mussels App
pei mussels in a red pomodoro sauce, crostinis$17.00Raw Clams
half dozen middle neck clams$14.00Sausage & Peppers
tangy red sauce$18.00Shrimp Cocktail
jumbo gulf shrimp, house cocktail sauce, charred lemon$18.00Shrimp Parmigiana
breaded jumbo shrimp, marinara and melted mozzarella$18.00Stuffed Artichoke
panko, parmesan, garlic, butter, lemon$17.00Stuffed Eggplant
lightly breaded, ricotta filled, baked with marinara, mozzarella$17.00Stuffed Mushrooms
five caps, romano, ricotta, fontinella and mozzarella$15.00
Chicken
Chicken Francese
dipped in egg, sauteed with butter, white wine & lemon, side of penne marinara$33.00Chicken Giardiniera
breaded chicken, white wine, italian sausage, hot peppers, romano cheese and spinach$35.00Chicken Marsala
sauteed with mushrooms in marsala wine, side of penne marinara$32.00Chicken Milanese
crispy pounded cutlet with sauteed bell peppers, roasted potatoes and grilled lemon$33.00Chicken Parmigiana
lightly breaded and baked, marinara, mozzarella, side of spaghetti marinara$32.00Chicken Picatta
sauteed with lemon, capers and wine sauce, side of penne marinara$32.00Chicken Spiddini
prosciutto, spinach, sherry wine and mozzarella over capellini$34.00Chicken Vesuvio
garlic, white wine, herbs, peas and potatoes$33.00
Desserts
Fish
Branzino Almondine
mediterranean sea bass, lemon, slivered almonds w/steamed broccoli$36.00Branzino Aqua Pazza
mediterranean sea bass, plum tomato, olives, capers in a spicy red sauce over capellini$36.00Branzino Mediterranean
mediterranean sea bass, roasted tomato, red potato, spinach, evoo, garlic$36.00Grilled Branzino
mediterranean sea bass served with vegetable, potatoes$36.00Grilled Salmon
mediterranean sea bass served with vegetable, potatoes$36.00Salmon Almondine
atlantic salmon, lemon, slivered almonds w/steamed broccoli$36.00Salmon Aqua Pazza
atlantic salmon, plum tomato, olives, capers in a spicy red sauce over capellini$36.00Salmon Mediterranean
atlantic salmon, roasted tomato, red potato, spinach, evoo, garlic$36.00Salmon Picatta
atlantic salmon served with vegetable, potatoes$36.00Salmon Vesuvio
atlantic salmon, roasted tomato, red potato, spinach, evoo, garlic$36.00
House Specialties
pasta sheets rolled with ricotta and spinach baked with marinara and mozzarella
Baked Mostaccioli
marinara, ricotta and mozzarella$23.00Braciole
flank steak stuffed with crumbled sausage and cheese, braised in marinara, over linguine$37.00Cheese Ravioli
$24.00Country Rigatoni
chicken, crumbled sausage, peas and suprema sauce$30.00Eggplant Parm
breaded eggplant layered with cheese and marinara, side of spaghetti$28.00Gnocchi
homemade potato and cheese dumplings cooked in marinara$29.00Lasasgna
marinara (also available with bolognese sauce)$25.00Meat Ravioli
$24.00Mostaccioli Spinach & Ricotta
baked with mozzarella (red sauce available)$27.00Pasta Primavera
broccoli, peas, red peppers, carrots, zucchini and fettuccine tossed with garlic evoo$28.00Rigatoni Scarpelli
white wine, chicken, sausage, pepperoncini, onion, red peppers, romano$29.00Rotolo
pasta sheets rolled with ricotta and spinach baked with marinara and mozzarella$29.00Stuffed Peppers
bell peppers, ground beef, rice, romano cheese & marinara, baked mozzarella, over penne$29.00Tortellini Con Prosciutto
cheese tortellini, prosciutto, mushrooms, peas and cream sauce$30.00
Pasta Creations
Capellini
angel hair pastaCavatelli
rolled pastaFarfalle
bow tie shapeFettuccine
flat broad noodleGluten Free Penne
small tubular shape$2.00Gluten Free Spaghetti
long thin noodle$2.00Linguine
flat thin noodlePenne
small tubular shapeRigatoni
large tubular shapeSpaghetti
long thin noodleTortellini
cheese stuffed pasta$4.00Whole Wheat Penne
small tubular shape$2.00Whole Wheat Spaghetti
long thin pasta$2.00Zoodles
zucchini pasta$4.00
Salad Entrees
Chopped Salad
chicken, avocado, cucumber, bacon, gorgonzola, ditalini, roasted corn, tortilla crisps$22.00Mediterranean Chicken Salad
grilled chicken, romaine, olives, tomato, cucumber, feta$22.00Salmon Romaine
grilled romaine hearts, atlantic salmon, gorgonzola, balsamic reduction$29.00Steak Gorgonzola
filet, watercress, belgian endive, pears, gorgonzola, caramelized walnuts$29.00
Seafood
Baked Shrimp De Jonghe
garlic, white wine, romano, butter bread crumbs, over angel hair$33.00Linguine Con Cozze
mussels in a rich tomato clam broth$34.00Linguine Con Gambria
shrimp, artichoke hearts, broccoli, white wine lemon sauce$34.00Linguine Posillipo
clams, mussels in white wine sauce$35.00Linguine Con Vongole
little neck clams, chopped clams, white wine sauce$34.00Pescatore
scallops, shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari in red or white sauce over linguine$49.00Seafood Suprema
lobster tail, shrimp, sea scallops, marinara cream sauce over fettuccine$46.00Shrimp Aqua Pazza
roma tomato, olives, capers in a spicy red sauce over capellini$34.00
Sides
Brussel Sprouts
bacon$13.00French Fries
$6.00Garlic Bread
$6.00Gianni's Broccoli
garlic, romano, evoo$13.00Italian Green Beans
parmesan crust$12.00Italian Sausage
$7.00Meatball
pork, veal, beef$5.00Mini Meatballs
all beef$10.00Oil and Cheese Dip
$2.50Pan Roasted Gnocchi
bacon, peas$14.00Roasted Potatoes
$9.00Sauteed Spinach
garlic$12.00Seasonal Vegetables
$12.00Side Pasta
marinara or bolognese$7.00Vesuvio Potatoes
$9.00
Specials
Steaks & Chops
Colorado Lamb Chops
free raised porterhouse cut, roasted red potato, broccoli, rosemary jus$43.00Filet Mignon
center-cut aged angus, roasted red potato, broccoli$43.00Ny Strip Steak
aged angus, roasted red potato, broccoli, steak butter$43.00Surf & Turf
filet mignon, shrimp de jonghe, roasted potato, broccoli$52.00Tomahawk Pork Chop
14 oz frenched chop, beef au jus and roasted red potatoes$37.00
Veal
Veal Francese
dipped in egg, sauteed with butter, white wine & lemon, side of penne marinara$39.00Veal Marsala
sauteed with mushrooms in marsala wine, side of penne marinara$39.00Veal Milanese
crispy pounded cutlet with sauteed bell peppers, roasted potatoes and grilled lemon$39.00Veal Napolean
layered with eggplant and fresh mozzarella, served with suprema sauce$42.00Veal Parmigiana
lightly breaded and baked, marinara, mozzarella, side of spaghetti marinara$39.00Veal Piccata
sauteed with lemon, capers and wine sauce, side of penne marinara$39.00Veal Saltimboca
topped with prosciutto and mozzarella, sauteed in sherry wine, side of penne marinara$40.00Veal Vesuvio
garlic, white wine, herbs, peas and potatoes$39.00
Chicken Picatta
$32.00
sauteed with lemon, capers and wine sauce, side of penne marinara
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We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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