Western Springs
Hours & Location
800 Hillgrove Avenue,
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 783-1060
Dine-In & Carryout
Al fresco dining area set with a large tent, plenty of toasty heaters & 20 socially-distanced tables.
HOURS
Monday - Thursday
11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday
11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Weekend Brunch
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Happy Hour
Monday - Friday: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Menus
Brame
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RICOTTA VASI
ricotta + honeycomb + ciabatta
vegetarian
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CHICKEN LIVER PATE VASI
cherry-shallot compote + ciabatta
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Bruschette
ciabatta + chef’s seasonal inspiration
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TRUFFLE EGG TOAST
egg + fontina + asparagus + truffle oi
vegetarian
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Burrata
roasted campari tomato + basil pesto + ciabatta
vegetarian
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Prosciutto-Veal Meatballs
pecorino + san marzano tomatoes + ciabatta
Vegetali
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HEN OF THE WOODS
grilled mushrooms + pecorino vinaigrette + capers + crispy shallots + oregano
gluten free
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SQUASH & FARRO
toasted hazelnuts + watercress + whipped goat cheese + apple cider reduction
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CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
prosciutto + chilis + pecorino + egg
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Roasted Beets
walnut butter + crème fraiche + candied walnuts
gluten free, vegetarian
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FRIED ROMAN ARTICHOKES
calabrian chili aioli + pecorino
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CAULIFLOWER STEAK
ceci beans + olive tapenade + lemon jam + pecorino
gluten free, vegetarian
Insalate
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Escarole
gala apple + pecorino pepato + celery + hazelnuts
gluten free, vegetarian
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Arugula
roasted grapes + pecorino + marcona almonds + meyer lemon vinaigrette
gluten free, vegetarian
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Baby Gem
prairie breeze cheddar + anchovy herb vinaigrette + toasted ciabatta
Per La Tavola
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FOCACCIA DI RECCO
ligurian flatbread + soft cow’s cheese + honeycomb
vegetarian
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Polenta & Ragu
mascarpone polenta + ragu of the day
gluten free
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CHEF’S MEAT & CHEESE BOARD
charcuterie + conserva + almond crackers + olives
Paste
(add fennel sausage $2 / add meatball $4 / add chicken $6 / gluten-free pasta available)-
Cacio e Pepe
spaghetti + pecorino + black pepper
vegetarian
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Gnudi Pomodoro
ricotta dumplings + passata di pomodoro + hand-pulled mozzarella + basil
vegetarian
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LINGUINE RICCIO DI MARE
lump crab + lobster broth + scallions + uni butter
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Paccheri E Salsiccia
giant rigatoni + fennel sausage + tomatoes + parmigiano-reggiano + roasted onions
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Orecchiette Verdure
handmade little ear pasta + rapini + escarole + lemon + chilis + pecorino
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RISOTTO PATATE E PANCETTA
18-month aged carnaroli rice + sweet potato + pancetta + sage + pistachio + parmigiano-reggiano
gluten free
Pizze
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D.O.C.
san marzano tomatoes + fresh mozzarella + basil + evoo
vegetarian
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PROSCIUTTO E RUCOLA
prosciutto di parma + mozzarella + fontina + arugula + extra virgin olive oil
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SALSICCIA
san marzano tomato sauce + fresh mozzarella + pecorino + italian sausage + oregano
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DELLA TERRA
wild mushrooms + braised leeks + taleggio + truffle oil
vegetarian
Pesci e Carni
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Polpo
seared octopus + potato + string bean + salumi calabrese + salsa verde
gluten free
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Salmone
wilted escarole + shallot + roasted tomatoes + ceci beans
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Davanti Burger
bacon jam + roasted tomatoes + cheese curd + arugula + roasted garlic aioli + parmesan fries
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POLLO “SOLE MIO”
grilled half chicken + chili pepper paste
gluten free
a tribute to dennis terczak, restaurateur & friend
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POLLO PICCATA CARCIOFI
amish chicken thigh + artichokes + caramelized fennel + citrus + capers
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Butcher Cut
grilled broccolini + peroni battered shiitake + black garlic butter
Family Pack $85
Serves 4 - 6-
Insalate e Antipasti
Choose one
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Paste e Carni
Choose two
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Dolce
Tiramisu
Insalate e Antipasti
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Bruschette
ciabatta + chef’s seasonal inspiration
$10
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Burrata
roasted campari tomato + basil pesto + ciabatta
$14
vegetarian
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Prosciutto-Veal Meatballs
pecorino + san marzano tomatoes + ciabatta
$14
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Crispy Brussels sprouts
prosciutto + chilis + pecorino + egg
$13
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Cauliflower Steak
ceci beans + olive tapenade + lemon jam + pecorino
$13
gluten free, vegetarian
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Escarole
gala apple + pecorino pepato + celery + hazelnuts
$11
gluten free, vegetarian
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Baby Gem
prairie breeze cheddar + anchovy herb vinaigrette + toasted ciabatta
$12
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Focaccia di Recco
Ligurian style baked focaccia + fresh soft cow cheese + honeycomb
not available for family packs $21
Pizze
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Pizza D.O.C.
san marzano tomatoes + fresh mozzarella + basil + evoo
$15
vegetarian
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PIZZA SALSICCIA
san marzano tomato sauce + fresh mozzarella + pecorino + italian sausage + oregano
$17
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Della Terra
wild mushrooms + braised leeks + taleggio + truffle oil
$17
Paste e Carne
(add fennel sausage $2 / add meatball $4 / add chicken $6 / gluten-free pasta available)-
Cacio e Pepe
spaghetti + pecorino + black pepper
$15
vegetarian
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Paccheri E Salsiccia
giant rigatoni + fennel sausage + tomatoes + parmigiano-reggiano + roasted onions
$16
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Orecchiette Verdure
handmade little ear pasta + rapini + escarole + lemon + chilis + pecorino
$15
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POLLO PICCATA CARCIOFI
amish chicken thigh + artichokes + caramelized fennel + citrus + capers
$20
gluten free
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Salmone Davanti
wilted escarole + shallot + roasted tomatoes + ceci beans
$27
Add to Family Pack $10
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Polenta & Ragu
mascarpone polenta + ragu of the day
$21
gluten free
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Davanti Burger
bacon jam + roasted tomatoes + cheese curd + arugula + roasted garlic aioli + parmesan fries
not available for family packs $18
Dolce
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Tiramisu
ladyfingers soaked in espresso and rum + mascarpone cheese + cocoa + chocolate sauce
$9
Wines To-Go
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Ruffino Prosecco D.O.C, Veneto (187 mL)
$7
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Ruffino Prosecco Rose, Veneto (187 mL)
$7
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Veuve Clicquot “Yellow Label” Champagne, France
$40
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Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
$14
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Meiomi Chardonnay, California
$15
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The Prisoner Chardonnay, Carneros, CA
$24
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Simi Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, CA
$16
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Meiomi Pinot Noir, California
$16
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Ruffino “Modus” Blend (Sang, Merlot, Cab), Tuscany
$20
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Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale, Tuscany
$17
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The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA
$32
Weekend Brunch
Download PDFBrunch
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Traditional Breakfast
two eggs any style + choice sausage/bacon + potatoes + toast
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DANA’S OMELETTE
egg white omelette + feta + avocado + tomato + onion + basil
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PORK BELLY HASH & EGGS
crispy pork belly potato hash + roasted peppers + scallions + avocado + poached eggs + hollandaise
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EGGS BENEDICT
english muffin + prosciutto + poached eggs + breakfast potatoes + hollandaise
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BUTTERMILK PANCAKES
mixed berries + whipped cream
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POLENTA SPOONBREAD
skillet polenta + medjool dates + sunny eggs + honeycomb
Brunch Enhancements
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Bubbles & Berries Tower
upgrade any bottle of sparkling wine or champagne with your own tower - includes assortment of fresh berries, grapes, and your choice of fresh juices and purées
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Signature Bloody Mary
chef’s house-made skewer, fresh tomato juice, and guests’ choice of vodka
Happy Hour
Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Food
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Fried Roman Artichokes
calabrian chili aioli
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CRISPY PORK RINDS
malt vinegar powder
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VEAL & PROSCIUTTO MEATBALLS
pomodoro + ciabatta
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TRUFFLED FRIES
white truffle oil + roasted garlic aioli
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Local Radishes
whipped buffalo milk butter + pink peppercorns + chive + bottarga
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PIZZETTA DEL GIORNO
see server for daily grilled pizza selection
Drinks
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House Red Wine
Selection of the day
Glass $7
Quartino $10
Bottle $28
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House White Wine
Selection of the day
Glass $7
Quartino $10
Bottle $28
Pizza Kits
All the ingredients to make-your-own Davanti Pizzas at home!
$28 for two pizzas (includes toppings)
$12 for each additional pizza
Need a step-by-step tutorial? View Chef Jaysen's Cooking Demo Video.
Download PDFPizza D.O.C.
Make our classic D.O.C. in your kitchen.-
Pizza Dough (8 oz.)
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San Marzano Tomato Sauce (3.5 oz)
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Fresh Mozzarella (3.5 oz)
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Fresh Basil Leaves
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1 oz)
Pizza Salsiccia
Make your own sausage pizza.-
Pizza Dough (8 oz)
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San Marzano Tomato Sauce (3.5 oz)
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Fresh Mozzarella (3.5 oz)
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Crumbled Italian Sausage (4 oz)
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Grated Pecorino Cheese (2 oz)
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Fresh Oregano Leaves
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1 oz)
Pizza-Making Instructions
- Preheat oven to 550°f (if using a pizza stone, preheat the oven with the stone inside)
- On a floured surface, stretch dough by hand - with a rolling pin, or a bottle of wine
- If using a pizza stone, slide the dough on top of a cardboard pizza round dusted with flour // If using a sheet pan, slide the pizza on top of an upside down pan dusted lightly with flour
- Top pizza with the instructed toppings in order from top to bottom
- If using a pizza stone, carefully slide the pizza onto the pizza stone and bake for 14 - 15 minutes // If baking on an upside down sheet pan, place the sheet pan with the pizza into the oven and bake for 16 - 17 minutes
- Carefully remove the pizza from the oven and allow to cool for 3-4 minutes before cutting
Kid's Menu
Pasta
choice of spaghetti or rigatoni / add meatball $2-
Butter
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Tomato Sauce
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Butter + Cheese
Pizza
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Cheese
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Pepperoni
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Sausage
Hamburger
with friesAvailable for children 12 and under.