Balagio Ristorante Menu and Prices

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Last Update: 2025-03-14


Appetizers

Balagio Antipasti Platter

$10.95 - $16.95

Prosclutto, salami, mortadello, roasted peppers, balsamic onions, marinated olives, shaved fennel, imported cheeses.

Baked Eggplant Marinara

$8.95

Sliced eggplant stuffed & rolled with ricotta cheese. Baked in our homemade marinara sauce.

Bruschetta with Herb Ricotta Cheese

$6.95

Garlicky toasted bread with marinara plum tomato relish.

Sausage & Peppers

$8.95

Locally made italian sausage sautéed with sweet bell peppers.

Fried Calamari

$10.95

Fresh baby squid, floured & deep fried to perfection. Served with tangy cocktail sauce and leMon.

Broiled Calamari

$12.95

Olive oil, garlic, parsley & leMon.

Roasted Lemon Shrimp

$10.95

Garlic, lemon, herb bread crumbs.

Caprese Salad

$7.95

Sliced vine ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar.

Chicken Tenders

$6.95

Parmesan crusted, honey dijon dipping sauce.

Antipasti Platter

$10.95 - $16.95

prosciutto, salami, marinated olives, fontinella.

Baked Eggplant Marinara

$8.95

sliced eggplant stuffed & rolled with ricotta cheese. baked in our homemade marinara sauce.

Bruschetta

$6.95

toasted crostini , plum tomato relish.

Sausage & Peppers

$8.95

locally made italian sausage, sweet bell peppers.

Fried Calamari

$10.95

tangy cocktail sauce, lemon.

Broiled Calamari

$12.95

broiled with olive oil, garlic, parsley & lemon.

Roasted Lemon Shrimp

$10.95

garlic, lemon, herb bread crumbs.

Caprese Salad

$7.95

sliced vine ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar.

Shrimp Cocktail

$12.95

classic preparation.

Baked Herbed Goat Cheese

$7.95

garlic bread crisps for dipping.

Chicken Tenders

$6.95

parmesan crusted, honey dijon dipping sauce.


Salads

Side Salad

$3.00

Romaine & iceberg lettuce tossed with carrot, garbanzos tomato & cucumber, with italian vinaigrette.

Signature House Salad

$4.95

Romaine & iceberg lettuce tossed with blue cheese, red onion & crisp proscuitto, spicy sweet mustard dressing.

Classic Caesar

$7.95 - $12.95

Romaine lettuce tossed in our homemade caesar dressing with fresh herb croutons.

Balagio Chopped

$9.95

Chopped romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, tomato, salami, hearts of palm, red pepper, italian vinaigrette.

Pear & Chicken

$8.95

Romaine lettuce, sliced pears, italian vinaigrette, bleu cheese, candied pecans.

Chicken Arugula

$9.95

Arugula, dried cranberries, shaved fennel, fontinella cheese, lemon oil dressing.

Tomato, Avocado, Onion, Blue Cheese

$7.95

Oregano, italian dressing.

Sliced Steak

$15.95

5oz. Filet, mixed greens, asparagus, bleu cheese tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette.

Side

$3.00

romaine, spring mix, garbanzos tomato, cucumber, italian vinaigrette.

Signature

$4.95

romaine, iceberg lettuce, bleu cheese, red onion, crisp prosciutto, spicy sweet mustard dressing.

Classic Caesar

$7.95 - $14.95

crisp romaine lettuce tossed in our homemade caesar dressing with fresh herb croutons.

Balagio Chopped

$9.95

chopped romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, tomato, salami, hearts of palm, red pepper, italian vinaigrette.

Pear & Chicken

$8.95

romaine lettuce, sliced pears, italian vinaigrette dressing, bleu cheese, candied pecans.

Chicken Arugula

$9.95

arugula, dried cranberries, shaved fennel, chicken breast, fontinella cheese, lemon oil dressing.

Tomato, Avocado, Onion, Blue Cheese

$7.95

oregano, italian dressing.

Sliced Steak Salad

$15.95

5oz. filet, mixed greens, asparagus, bleu cheese, balsamic vinaigrette.

House Salad

$25.00 - $35.00

Garden greens with italian vinaigrette dressing.

Caesar Salad

$25.00 - $60.00

Garden greens with homemade caesar dressing & croutons.

Balagio Chopped

$40.00 - $70.00

Garden greens with chicken, tomato, salami, hearts of palm & red pepper with italian vinaigrette.

Pear & Chicken

$40.00 - $65.00

Romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, sliced pears in italian vinaigrette with crumbled bleu cheese & candied pecans.

Chicken Arugula

$40.00 - $60.00

Arugula, dried cranberries, shaved fennel, chicken breast, fontinella cheese, lemon oil dressing.

Caprese Salad

$35.00 - $60.00

Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, basil & olive oil.

Signature House Salad

$30.00 - $45.00

Romaine & iceberg lettuce tossed with blue cheese, red onion & crisp proscuitto, spicy sweet mustard dressing.


Made in House Pastas

Manicotti

$9.95

Fresh pasta sheets filled & rolled with spinach and a blend of italian cheeses. Baked with marinara sauce.

Ravioli

$11.95

Hand made jumbo cheese filled pillows served with bolognese.

Cavatelli

$9.95

Semolina flour, ricotta cheese, house bolognese meat sauce.

Spinach Fettuccini Al Forno

$9.95

Homemade ribbon noodles tossed with alfredo sauce. Topped with imported parmesan & glazed in our oven.

Meat Lasagna

$9.95

Wide pasta layered with seasoned ground beef, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses. Baked in our own marinara sauce.

Homemade Pasta with Meatball

$10.95

Egg noodles tossed with marinara sauce.

Manicotti

$12.95

fresh pasta sheets filled & rolled with spinach and a blend of italian cheeses. baked with marinara sauce.

Cheese Ravioli

$12.95

hand made cheese filled pillows served with bolognese.

Cavatelli

$12.95

semolina flour, ricotta cheese, house bolognese meat sauce.

Spinach Fettuccine Al Forno

$12.95

homemade ribbon noodles, chicken, alfredo sauce, imported parmesan.

Meat Lasagna

$12.95

wide pasta layered with seasoned ground beef, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses. baked in our own marinara sauce.

Homemade Pasta with Meatball

$10.95

egg noodles, marinara sauce.


Signature Tossed Pastas

Hay & Straw

$10.95

Spinach & egg fettuccine, chicken, asparagus, mushrooms, light garlic cream sauce.

Frutti Di Mare

$12.95

Shrimp, calamari, chopped clams, mussels, white wine, marinara, chili pepper.

Country Style Rigatoni

$10.95

Italian sausage crumbles, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, garlic cream.

Hay & Straw

$13.95

spinach & egg fettuccine with chicken, asparagus, mushrooms, light garlic cream sauce.

Shrimp Francese

$18.95

egg battered shrimp, angel hair pasta, lemon butter sauce.

Frutti Di Mare

$15.95

shrimp, calamari, chopped clams, mussels, white wine, marinara, chili pepper, linguine pasta.

Country Style Rigatoni

$13.95

italian sausage crumbles, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, garlic cream.


SeafoodAll served with house potato and fresh vegetables.

Broiled Salmon

$12.95

Garlic lemon aioli.

Broiled Whitefish

$14.95

White wine butter sauce.

Tilapia

$12.95

Butter, wine sauce, italian spices.

Fridays Only - Sautéed or Fried Lake Perch

$15.95

Broiled Salmon

$17.95

side of garlic lemon aioli.

Broiled Whitefish

$16.95

white wine butter sauce.

Tilapia

$16.95

butter, wine sauce, italian spices.

Roasted Lemon Shrimp

$16.95

garlic, lemon butter, herb bread crumbs.

Fried Calamari

$16.95

tangy cocktail sauce, lemon.

Broiled Calamari

$17.95

olive oil, garlic, parsley, lemon, bread crumbs.

Fridays Only - Sautéed or Fried Lake Perch

$17.95

Tilapia

$9.00

Salmon Fillet

$9.00

Accompanied by vegetable & potato.


SandwichesAll sandwiches served with a side chosen daily by our chef

Chicken Club

$8.95

Grilled chicken breast, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise.

Salmon Club

$12.95

Broiled salmon, crisp bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, lemon aioli, brioche bun.

Sausage & Peppers

$8.95

Locally made italian sausage, sweet peppers, italian roll.

Pepper & Egg

$7.95

3 scrambled eggs, sweet peppers, italian roll.

Meatball Sandwich

$8.95

Marinara, melted provolone, italian roll.

Italian Dip

$8.95

House roasted italian beef, seasoned au jus, sweet peppers, melted mozzarella, french roll.

Black Angus Burger

$9.95

Sautéed mushrooms, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun.

Italian Sub

$7.95

Prosciutto, salami, provolone, shredded lettuce, tomato, oregano, drizzled italian dressing.

Tenderloin Sandwich

$15.95

Beef tenderloin, sauteed onions, mushrooms, bleu cheese, brioche bun.


Soup

Soup of the Day

$3.00 - $4.00

Soup of the Day

$3.00 - $4.00


Little Peoples Menu

Chicken Fingers & French Fries

$5.95

Spaghetti with Meat Ball

$5.95

Chicken Fingers

$5.95

Spaghetti with Meat Ball

$5.95


Chicken

Chicken Romano Balagio Style

$14.95

artichoke hearts, roma tomatoes, white wine sauce, oregano, touch of romano cheese, roasted potatoes.

Scaloppine Limone

$14.95

thin chicken breast cutlets, lemon, white wine, parsley, roasted potatoes, vegetable.

Roasted Half Chicken Vesuvio Style

$14.95

classic chicago preparation: oregano, white wine, olive oil, peas & roasted potatoes.

Mike G's Chicken

$15.95

one half roasted, sausage, peppers, onions, white wine & herbs, roasted potatoes.

Balagio Chicken Parmesan

$14.95

marinara sauce, provolone, parmesan, homemade pasta.


Meats

Pork Chops

$12.95 - $17.95

8 oz. center cut, bell peppers, roasted potatoes, house vegetable.

New York

$21.95

12 oz., bell peppers, house potato, vegetable.

Filet

$29.95

10 oz., house potato, vegetable.

Veal Piccata

$20.95

medallions, capers, lemon, house potato, vegetable.

Veal Chop

$24.95

12 oz., mushroom demi glaze, house potato, vegetable.


Dinner Sandwichesall sandwiches served with a side chosen daily by our chef

Black Angus Burger

$10.95

sautéed mushrooms, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun.

Beef Tenderloin

$15.95

5oz., sautéed onions, mushrooms, bleu cheese, brioche bun.

Chicken Club

$10.95

avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, french roll.

Salmon Club

$12.95

avocado, crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato, lemon aioli, brioche bun.


Espresso

Single Shot of Espresso

Price may varies

served with a twist.

Doppio Con Panna

Price may varies

two shots of espresso topped with whipped cream.

Café Latte

Price may varies

espresso with steamed milk & topped with frothed milk.

Cappuccino

Price may varies

espresso with equal amounts of steamed milk & frothed milk.


Dolci

Homemade Tiramisu

$4.00

the italian classic of mascarpone layered with lady fingers drenched in espresso & rum.

Homemade Chocolate Morsel Bread Pudding

$4.00

served warm with carmel sauce.

Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

$5.00

served with strawberry coulis.

Mile High Chocolate Cake

$7.00

with a thick chocolate icing.

Cinnamon Baked Apple Dumpling

$6.00

served warm with cinnamon brandy glaze and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Cannoli

$3.00

Spumoni

$4.00

Gelato

$4.00


Caffé

Balagio Coffee

Price may varies

fresh brewed coffee, kahlua, tia maria, & grand marnier. topped with whipped cream.

Italian Coffee

Price may varies

fresh brewed coffee with amaretto di saronno. topped with whipped cream.

Chocolate Coffee

Price may varies

fresh brewed coffee with vermeer chocolate & godiva white chocolate liqueurs. topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzles.

Bailey's & Coffee

Price may varies

the traditional ending bailey's irish cream & coffee with whipped cream.

Nutty Italian

Price may varies

frangelico & amaretto di saronno served over ice.

Godfather

Price may varies

amaretto di saronno & white label scotch served over ice.

Godmother

Price may varies

amaretto di saronno & skyy vodka served over ice.


After Dinner Drinks

Dow's Fine Ruby 10 Year Port

Price may varies

Dow's Fine Ruby 20 Year Port

Price may varies

Lungarotti Grappa

Price may varies

Licor 43

Price may varies

Pallini Limoncello

Price may varies

Hennessey V. S.

Price may varies

Courvoisier V. S.

Price may varies

Martel V. S.

Price may varies

Remy V. S. O. P.

Price may varies


White Wines

Matua Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

$7.50 - $28.00

Ferrari Carano Chardonnay

$11.00 - $42.00

A multi dimensional wine with layers of rich tropical fruit

Columbia Crest Chardonnay, Washington State

$7.50 - $28.00

Lean, crisp with fruit flavors

Lindemans Chardonnay, Australia

$7.50 - $28.00

Ripe melon and tropical fruit flavors

Chateau Ste. Michelle Johannisberg Riesling, Wahington State

$8.00 - $26.00

Rich floral aromas in this medium-dry wine

Markham Sauvignon Blanc, California

$8.00 - $30.00

Light and crisp with aromas of citrus fruit

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, Italy

$11.00 - $42.00

Clean, crisp and elegant, vibrantly fresh

Menage a Trois

$7.50 - $28.00

Blend of chardonnay, mascoto and chenin blanc


House Wines

Robert Mondavi Woodbridge, California

$6.50

Chardonnay, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, white zinfandel, pinot grigio


Red Wines

Glass Mountain Merlot, California

$7.50 - $28.00

Medium to full bodied; round on the palate

Rutherford Hill Merlot, California

$11.00 - $42.00

Cherry nose with subtle hints of cedar

Estancia Pinot Noir, California

$9.50 - $36.00

Sweet cherry with a red plum velvet texture

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, California

$7.50 - $28.00

A concentrated red wine with fruit flavors

Penfolds Shiraz/Cabernet, Australia

$7.50 - $28.00

Fresh berries and spice with a soft dry finish

Simi Cabernet, California

$11.00 - $42.00

Flavors of wild berries, ripe plums & sweet oak

Bethel Heights Pinot Noir, Oregon

$11.00 - $42.00

Aromas of raspberries and strawberries with a hint of oak spice

Ruffino Docg, Italy

$7.50 - $28.00

Brilliant ruby with an aroma of violets and cherry fruit flavor

Querceto Chianti Classico, Italy

$10.00 - $38.00

Sweetness of sangiovese fruit combined with oak aging creating a wine of true stature and breed

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Pinot Noir, California

$7.50 - $28.00

Vibrant berry flavors with a soft, silky finish

Menage a Trois, California

$7.50 - $28.00

Blend of zinfandel, merlot and cabernet sauvignon

Graffigna Malbec, Argentina

$8.00 - $30.00

Dark berry aromas highlighted with toasted notes


Interesting Wines

Mount Veeder Cabernet, California

$65.00

Lush, rich and complex, smooth tannins, great depth

Jordan Cabernet, California

$85.00

Fresh berry aroma, with undertones of cherry

Pio Cesare, Barolo, Italy

$120.00

Mild tannins and balanced fruit

Chimney Rock, Cabernet Sauvignon

$85.00


Champagnes & Sparkling Wines

Domaine Ste. Michelle, Washington State

$30.00

Delicately effervescent and traditionally-styled with subtle toasty and citrus fruits

Louis Roederer Brut Premier, France

$65.00

Fruity character and a pleasant texture

Veuve Clicquot, France

$85.00

Crisp and full flavored with elegance

Santa Margherita Prosecco, Italy

$85.00

Peach and apple aromas with a refreshing finish

Il Mionetto Moscato, Italy

$7.50 - $28.00

Fresh and crisp with a floral bouquet and fruit finish

Korbel Brut, California

$8.00

Mionetto Prosecco, Italy

$8.00

Dry with an intense fruity bouquet


Martinis

Midnight in Rome

Price may varies

Chilled skyy vodka with black olives filled with bleu cheese

French Martini

Price may varies

Chilled skyy vodka with berry liqueur and pineapple juice

Citrus Cosmopolitan

Price may varies

Skyy citrus, cointreau, splash of cranberry and lime juice. Served up

Sinatratini

Price may varies

Skyy vodka chilled with olive juice and an anchovy olive. Served up

Summer Wind Martini

Price may varies

Malibu rum, pineapple juice, orange juice and a splash of melon liqueur

Chocolate Martini

Price may varies

Chilled white & dark chocolate liquer with skyy vodka

Mandarin Cosmo

Price may varies

Orange vodka, triple sec, cranberry, splash sour


Bottled Beers

Miller Lite

Price may varies

Miller Genuine Draft

Price may varies

Mgd 64

Price may varies

Moretti

Price may varies

Moretti Larossa

Price may varies

Bud

Price may varies

Bud Light

Price may varies

Heineken

Price may varies

Amstel Light

Price may varies

Sam Adams

Price may varies

Sam Seasonal

Price may varies

Stella Artois

Price may varies

Peroni

Price may varies

Corona

Price may varies

Corona Light

Price may varies

Blue Moon

Price may varies


Family Style Togo

Classic

$11.95

Garden greens with italian vinaigrette dressing, pasta with our homemade marinara sauce; roasted chicken with rosemary roasted potatoes; italian sausage & sweet peppers; fresh italian bread

Upgraded

$13.95

Crisp romaine with house caesar dressing; country style rigatoni; breast of chicken limone; seasonal vegetable; fresh italian bread

Premier

$15.95

Balagio chopped salad or pear & chicken salad; homemade cavatelli with choice of marinara, vodka, bolognese or alfredo sauce; chicken marsala; fresh italian bread


PastaLinguine, fettuccine, mostaccioli, rigatoni, spaghetti, farfalle

Marinara Sauce

$30.00 - $45.00

Aglio Olio Sauce

$30.00 - $45.00

Vodka Sauce

$35.00 - $50.00

Bolognese Sauce

$35.00 - $60.00

Alfredo Sauce

$40.00 - $65.00

Red or White Clam Sauce

$45.00 - $70.00


Homemade Specialties

Melanzana Formaggi

$36.00 - $75.00

Sliced eggplant lightly floured & filled with ricotta cheese. Baked in our homemade marinara sauce.

Cheese Lasagna

$50.00 - $80.00

Wide pasta layered with ricotta & mozzarella cheese. Baked in our homemade marinara sauce.

Meat Lasagna

$60.00 - $100.00

Wide pasta layered with seasoned ground beef, ricotta & mozzarella cheeses. Baked in homemade marinara sauce.

Manicotti

$60.00 - $100.00

Pasta sheets filled with spinach & blend of italian cheese. Baked in our homemade marinara sauce.

Gnocchi Marinara

$40.00 - $60.00

Light as air homemade potato dumplings.

Gnocchi Bolognese

$45.00 - $80.00


Little Italy Favorites

Rigatoni Con Pollo

$50.00 - $80.00

Chicken breast, spinach, roasted red peppers & peas in a roasted garlic cream sauce.

Pollo Nilla

$50.00 - $80.00

Breast of chicken, mushrooms & bow tie pasta in a combination of marinara & alfred sauces with a touch of marsala wine.

Country Style Rigatoni

$50.00 - $80.00

Italian sausage crumbles, mushrooms, roasted red peppers & garlic cream.

Cavatelli Marinara

$35.00 - $60.00

Made with semolina flour & ricotta cheese. Served with homemade marinara sauce.

Cavatelli Bolognese

$45.00 - $80.00

Hay & Straw

$50.00 - $80.00

Spinach & egg fettuccine with chicken, asparagus & mushrooms in a light garlic cream sauce.


Meat

Scalloppine Marsala

$50.00 - $75.00

Thin chicken breast cutlets quickly sautéed with mushrooms in marsala wine sauce.

Scalloppine Limone

$50.00 - $75.00

Thin chicken breast cutlets quickly sautéed with lemon, white wine & parsley.

Scalloppine Balagio Style

$50.00 - $75.00

Thin chicken breast cutlets quickly sautéed with white wine, onions, italian sausage & roasted peppers.

Roasted Half Chicken Vesuvio Style

$50.00 - $75.00

Classic chicago preparation with oregano, white wine, olive oil, peas & roasted potatoes.

Balagio Chicken Parmesan

$50.00 - $75.00

Crisp light breading, marinara sauce, provolone & parmesan. Served with spaghetti.

Sausage & Peppers

$50.00 - $75.00

Homemade italian sausage sautéed with bell peppers.

Sausage Parmesan

$50.00 - $75.00

Italian sausage baked with mozzarella cheese & marinara sauce. Served over a bed of pasta.


Potatoes & Vegetables

Roasted Potatoes

$19.95 - $35.00

Escarole

$35.00 - $55.00

Escarole & Beans

$40.00 - $60.00

Seasonal Vegetables

$25.00 - $40.00

Broccoli

$25.00 - $40.00


Bread

Homemade Fresh Italian Bread

$4.95

Loaf

Bruschetta

$1.00


Desserts

Homemade Tiramisu

$35.00 - $60.00

Lady fingers soaked in espresso & rum, with mascarpone cheese & cocoa.

Cannoli

$2.50

Delicate shells filled with ricotta cheese & finished with pistachio nuts.


Beverages

Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sprite or Water

$1.00


Oil & Cheese

Oil & Cheese

$6.00 - $18.00


Homemade by the Quart

Soup

$7.00

Marinara or Arbiatta

$7.00

Bolognese, Alfredo, Vodka

$12.00


Extras

Party Sized Pans

Price may varies

Available for carryout & delivery, these generous portions of our menu items are sure to make your event and affair to remember. Half pans feed approximately 8-10 guests. Full pans feed approximately

Silverware Packets

$0.25

Chaffing Dishes

Price may varies

Disposable chaffing dishes available upon request for an additional fee.

Delivery

Price may varies

A minimum order of $125 is required & a delivery fee of $20. Credit card information is taken with all to go orders. Balagio appreciates a 48 hour cancellation notice to avoid charges.


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