Cafe Bionda Menu – Chicago, IL

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : Chicago, IL

Traditional Italian eatery with a signature martini list, 2 mahogany bars & an open kitchen. Based on 516 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Cafe Bionda 60616

Address:
1924 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616

Phone: (312) 313-6485

Website:

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Hours

Sunday 11 AM–12 AM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 3 PM–12 AM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 3 PM–12 AM
Wednesday 12 PM–12 AM
Thursday 12 PM–12 AM
Friday 12 PM–12 AM
Saturday 3 PM–12 AM

Menu

Food Menu
Meatball Salad
Homemade meatball, marinara, romaine, cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette, shaved parmesan		 $16.00
Stuffed Mushrooms
Herbed bread crumb, garlic butter, jumbo mushroom caps, white wine sauce		 $15.00
Fried Or Grilled Calamari
Spicy tomato sauce, fresh lemon, char –grilled, red wine vinaigrette, marinated peppers		 $18.00
Steamed Mussels
Crushed san Marzano tomatoes, garlic, parsley, white wine		 $19.00
Sausage And Peppers
Char grilled with sweet peppers, garlic white wine sauce		 $16.00
Octopus Carpaccio
Octopus terrine, arugula salad, shaved celery, lemon dressing		 $18.00
Baked Clams
6 Little neck clams, garlic butter, bread crumbs, fresh herbs		 $19.00
Arancini
Fried rice balls with meat ragout, peas and cheese, served over a vodka sauce		 $9.00
Bionda Salad
Romaine and radicchio lettuce, heart of palm, tomato, red onion, gorgonzola, garbanzo, pepperoncini,red wine vinaigrette		 $15.00
Salami And Provolone
Imported salami, provolone, romaine, tomato, cucumber, pepperoncini, red wine vinaigrette		 $15.00
Beet And Arugula
Baby arugula, roasted beets, goat cheese, fried leeks, lemon vinaigrette		 $15.00
Chopped
Iceberg, spinach, tomatoes, broccoli, olives, celery, carrots, peppers, cucumbers, corn, mozzarella, Italian vinaigrette		 $15.00
Classic Caesar
Romaine heart, croutons, Grana Padano cheese, Caesar dressing, anchovy		 $15.00
Caprese Burrata
Tomato on the vine, burrata cheese, fresh basil and balsamic reduction		 $20.00
Braciole
Flank steak stuffed with fresh herbs, bread crumbs, imported cheeses, slow roasted served over cavatelli		 $28.00
Brick Chicken
Whole boneless marinated chicken, fresh lemon, garlic, white wine, rosemary potatoes		 $30.00
Burrata And Shrimp Risotto
Roasted shrimp, broccolini, and zesty lemon		 $32.00
Salmon Caponata
Grilled wild salmon, Sicilian caponata (red onion, bell peppers, eggplant, olives, plum tomatoes, raisins)		 $28.00
Halibut Piccata
Pan fried halibut with a garlic lemon sauce and capers topped on wilted spinach		 $37.00
Parmigiana
Served with side of penne marinara
Marsala
Served with side of penne marinara
Francese
Served with side of penne marinara
Milanese
Topped with arugula salad, served with side pasta
Spaghetti With Meatballs Or Sausage
Homemade meatballs or Italian sausage, marinara		 $21.00
Linguine Al Frutti Di Mare
Little neck clams, mussels, squid, shrimp in a zesty marinara sauce		 $39.00
Nanna’s Gravy
Slow braised pot roast, San Marzano tomatoes, root vegetables, rigatoni		 $23.00
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Tomato vodka cream sauce, mascarpone, basil, whipped, ricotta cheese		 $21.00
Tortellini Carbonara
Cheese tortellini, prosciutto, peas, Alfredo sauce		 $22.00
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
Creamy tomato and basil sauce with bufala mozzarella		 $26.00
Pappardelle Bolognese
Homemade pasta ribbons, traditional meat sauce, ricotta salata		 $21.00
Orecchiette W/Sausage And Rapini
Pasta ears, Italian sausage, Rapini, garlic, chili flakes, white wine, olive oil		 $21.00
Lasagna
Classic lasagna with meat ragu and bechamel sauce		 $25.00
Fettuccine Alfredo
Homemade fettuccine noodles in a rich alfredo cream sauce		 $25.00
Penne Romano
Crumbled sausages, mushrooms, spring peas, tomato cream sauce, marinated peppers		 $21.00
Homemade Short Rib Ravioli
Braised beef short rib, red wine-demi glace		 $24.00
Linguine And Clams
Baby clams, garlic, parsley, cherry tomato, white wine sauce		 $30.00
Cavatelli Al Forno
Homemade cavatelli, marinara, whipped ricotta, topped with imported cheeses, baked golden		 $23.00
Lamb Chops Oreganato
Three double cut Colorado lamb chops, pan seared, roasted potatoes, lemon-oregano sauce		 $49.00
New York Strip
Grilled 16 oz prime NY Strip steak, roasted potatoes, wild mushrooms, arugula, Truffle oil		 $45.00
Pork Chop Vesuvio
14 oz center cut chop, pan roasted, potato wedges, spring peas, garlic-white wine sauce		 $29.00
Filet Portobello
Twin 5 oz filet medallions, roasted Portobello mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce		 $35.00
Broccolini $11.00
Sauteed Spinach $11.00
Escarole And Beans $11.00
Side Pasta $6.00
Side Salad
lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber		 $7.00
Hand Cut Potato Wedges $7.00
Tiramisu $9.00
Panna Cotta
Raspberry and Pistachio		 $9.00
Caprese Chocolate Almond Cake $9.00
Ricotta Cheese Cake $9.00
Cannoli $7.00
Beer Menu
Miller Light $6.00
Bud Light $6.00
Coors Light $6.00
Corona $7.00
Tecate $7.00
Stella Artois $7.00
Guiness $8.00
Peroni $7.00
Moretti $7.00
Menabrea Lager $7.00
Goose Island Octoberfest $7.00
Off Color Scurry $7.00
Toppling Goliath Pseudo Sue $7.00
Burnt City Face Melter $8.00
Revolution Anti Hero $8.00
Moody Tongue Apertif Pilsner $8.00
LoRez Whitespace Whit Beer $7.00
Haymaker Chicago Tavern Beer $7.00
Martz Community Brewing Comski Park IPA $7.00
Wines by the Glass
Val D’Oca Prosecco, Veneto $12.00
Mionetto ‘Dolce’ Moscato D’Asti Splits $10.00
Pinot Grigio, Ruffino ‘Aqua Di Venus’, Friuli Italy $12.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Crossings, Marlborough New Zealand $12.00
Chardonnay, Maddalena, Monetery $10.00
Gavi Di Gavi, La Scolca White Label, Piedmont $13.00
Vermentino, Frescobaldi Massovivo, Tuscany $15.00
Hampton Water Rose, Languedoc-Roussillon $15.00
Pinot Noir, Meiomi, California $15.00
Chianti Classico, Cecchi, Tuscany $13.00
Rosso Blend, Falesco Vitiano, Umbria $10.00
Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso, Luigi Righetti, Veneto $15.00
Siena Blend, Ferrari Carano, Sonoma County $16.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, 7 Cellars, Paso Robles $10.00
Wine Bottle List
Lanson Black Label Brut, Champagne $70.00
Perrier Jouet Brut Rose, Champagne $250.00
Luc Belaire Gold Label Brut, France $60.00
Gerard Bertrand Brut, Cremant De Limoux $55.00
San Simeon Sauvignon Blanc, Paso Robles
Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand $60.00
Patz & Hall Chardonnay, Sonoma County $60.00
Far Niente Chardonnay, Napa Valley $120.00
Tasca Regaleali Rose, Sicily
Terlato Pinot Grigio, Friuli Italy $65.00
Tenuta Regaleali Cavallo Delle Fate Grillo, Sicily $60.00
Pertinace Langhe Arneis, Piedmont $60.00
Joel Gott Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley Oregon $65.00
Davis Bynum Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley $70.00
Rutherford Hill Merlot, Napa Valley $70.00
Harvey & Harriet ‘Booker’ Red Blend, Paso Robles $70.00
Prisoner Red Blend, California $75.00
Post & Beam ‘Far Niente’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley $80.00
Jordan Cabernet Sauvingon, Alexander Valley $120.00
Monsanto Chianti Classico Reserva, Tuscany $60.00
Il Palagio Rosso (Super Tuscan), Tuscany $60.00
Batasiolo Barolo, Piedmonte $90.00
Frescobaldi Castelgio Brunello Di Montalcino, Tuscany $120.00
Luigi Righetti Amarone, Venetot $85.00
Catering
Sausage And Peppers
Steamed Mussels
Stuffed Mushrooms
Fried Or Grilled Calamari
Baked Clams
Mini Meatballs
Seafood Salad
Antipasto Platter
Banana Peppers
Bruschetta
House
Chopped
Salami And Provolone
Bionda Salad
Beet And Arugula
Classic Caesar
Broccoli Lemon
Caprese
Penne Marinara
Spaghetti Marinara
Rigatoni Vodka
Nana’s Gravy
Orecchiette Sausage
Tortellini Carbonara
Papardelle Bolognese
Frutti Di Mare
Penne Romano
Lasagna
Homemade Short Rib Ravioli
Stuffed Shells
Meatballs
Italian Sausage
Happy Hour
Martini
Classic or Dirty
Italian Salumi Board
Cured meats, imported cheeses, marinated artichokes, cured olives		 $12.00
Bionda Pizza
Margherita, Pepperoni, or Sausage		 $10.00
Stuffed Banana Peppers
Banana Peppers, Mild Italian Sausage, Fontina Cheese		 $10.00
Bionda Burger
8 oz fresh ground patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion, dijonaise, truffle fries		 $10.00
Meatball Sliders
2 jumbo house-made meatballs, provolone, giardiniera, truffle fries		 $10.00
Eggplant Rotolo
Egg battered eggplant, imported cheeses, fresh herbs, marinara		 $10.00
Christmas Eve
Baked Clams
6 Little neck clams, garlic butter, bread crumbs, fresh herbs
Fritto Misto
Fried Calamari, Artichoke Hearts, Zucchini
Seafood Salad
Scungilli, Shrimp, Calamari, Lemon, Garlic, Olive Oil, Vinegar Peppers
Cozze Al Forno
Baked Mussels, San Marzano tomato broth
Baccala Livornese
Baked salt Cod, Livornaise sauce, creamy polenta
Prosciutto Wrapped Scallops
Jumbo sea scallops, prosciutto, sage butter
7 Fish Fra Diavolo
Clams, mussels, shrimp, anchovies, monkfish, cod, scallops, linguine, spicy tomato sauce
Shrimp Scampi
Garlic butter, herbs, bread crumbs
Monkfish Osso Bucco
Braised monkfish steak, saffron risotto, Marsala wine sauce
Illinois Restaurant Week Menu
Pizza Montanara
Mini pizza, grape tomatoes, basil, pecorino cheese
Smoked Salmon Cannoli
Goat cheese, pink peppercorns, passion fruitdressing
Fried Calamari
Zesty marinara, lemon
Short Rib Ravioli
Braised short rib ravioli, red wine Demi glace
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Tomato vodka cream sauce, mascarpone, basil, whipped ricotta cheese
Baked Baccala
Baked Cod, creamy polenta, saffron-garlic aioli
Tiramisu
Mascarpone, Espresso, Cocoa
Panna Cotta
Raspberry, pistachio
Valentines Day Dinner
Italian Wedding Soup
Traditional italian soup made with vegetables,pork and beef meatballs
Heart-Shaped Ravioli
Homemade heart-shaped ravioli stuffed withricotta and spinach served with a butterand sage sauce.
Fettuccine With Truffle
Homemade fettuccine pasta with a creamyparmesan and truffle sauce
Halibut Francese
Egg battered Alaskan Halibut, pan fried, lemonbutter sauce, sauteed spinach
Surf And Turf
5 oz Filet Mignon, 4 crab stuffed jumbo shrimp,grilled asparagus, roasted potatoes
Raspberry Martini
Absolut raspberry vodka, Chambord, Godiva chocolate liquor
Wine Pairing
Add a bottle of house wine for $40 ora bottle of premium wine for $80
Lunch
Nicoise Salad
Mixed greens, boiled eggs, green beans, red onion,tomatoes, tuna, and avocado		 $23.00
Chopped Salad
Iceberg, spinach, tomatoes, broccoli, olives, celery,carrots, peppers, cucumbers, corn, mozzarella,Italian vinaigrette		 $20.00
Italian Salumi Board
Cured meats, imported cheeses, marinated artichokes, cured olives		 $21.00
Stuffed Banana Peppers
Banana Peppers, Mild Italian Sausage, Fontina Cheese		 $15.00
Caesar Salad
Romaine heart, croutons, Grana Padano cheese,Caesar dressingADD CHICKEN +$7		 $15.00
Salami And Provolone Salad
Imported salami, provolone, romaine, tomato,cucumber, pepperoncini, red wine vinaigrette		 $15.00
Calamari
Spicy tomato sauce, fresh lemonChar –grilled, red wine vinaigrette		 $18.00
Eggplant Rotolo
Egg battered eggplant, imported cheeses, fresh herbs, marinara		 $15.00
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken ,tomato,cucumber, red onion on atoasted french roll with side of mix greens andbalsamic dressing		 $16.00
Pepper And Egg Sandwich
Scrambled eggs and roasted peppers served on a french roll		 $15.00
Phyllo Wrapped Salmon
Cured salmon wrapped in phyllo dough, with smoked eggplant, dried cherry tomatoes, and ricotta		 $27.00
Meatball Sub
housemade italian meatballs simmered in rich marinara sauce topped with melted mozzarella, served on a french roll		 $17.00
Italian Sandwich
San Daniele ham, buffalo mozzarella, Taggiasca olives, and light mayonnaise served with mixed greens, on toasted sourdough bread		 $15.00
Bionda Burger
8 oz fresh ground patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion, dijonaise, truffle fries		 $16.00
Orecchiette With Sausage & Rapini
Pasta ears, Italian sausage simmered in garlic,chili flakes, white wine and olive oil,served with rapini		 $21.00
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Tomato vodka cream sauce, mascarpone, basil, whipped, ricotta cheese		 $21.00
Caprese Ravioli
Homemade ravioli stuffed with a mix of caciottacheese, served on top of cherry tomatoesand basil		 $23.00
Bionda Pizza
A Cafe Bionda Specialty. Homemade pizza dough with san marzano tomato sauce and fresh ingredients.Choose between Margherita, Sausage, or Pepperoni.		 $20.00
Brunch Menu
Pastry Platter
Pain au chocolate, mini croissants, mini muffins, and an assortment of pastries		 $12.00
Bionda Breakfast Burger
8 oz fresh ground patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion, dijonnaise, topped with a fried egg		 $17.00
Bagel & Lox
Cured salmon topped with cream cheese, capers, onions, and tomato, served on a freshly baked bagel		 $12.00
Panettone French Toast
An italian delicacy of Nutella, mix berries and whipped cream		 $15.00
Build Your Own Egg Omelet
Choice of two seasonal vegetables (+$1), one meat (+$2), and one cheese (+$1.50) Vegetables: Avocado, green peppers, onion, spinach, tomato, red onion Meat: Bacon, breakfast sausage, breakfast hamCheese: Mozzarella, white cheddar, ricotta		 $13.00
Cacio E Pepe Poached Eggs
Two poached eggs served on toasted sourdough bread drizzled with cacio e pepe sauce		 $17.00
Fire Grilled Steak And Eggs
NY strip steak, cherry tomatoes, parmesan flakes, arugula, and fried eggs		 $26.00
Eggs Benedict
A brunch staple consisting of poached eggs, bacon, on a toasted english muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce		 $17.00
Classic Italian Breakfast Toast
Cooked ham, and melted asiago cheese, served with Italian aioli, mixed greens, and balsamic drizzle		 $15.00
Vegetable Quiche
Seasonal vegetables, italian herb seasoning, baked in savory eggs, served with mixed greens		 $13.00
Pepper And Egg Sandwich
Scrambled eggs and roasted peppers served on a French roll with mixed greens		 $15.00
Arancini
Fried rice balls with meat ragout, peas and cheese, served over a vodka sauce		 $9.00
Nicoise Salad
Mixed greens, boiled eggs, green beans, red onion,tomatoes, tuna, and avocado		 $23.00
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Slice grilled chicken with tomato, cucumber,red onion and corn topped with mixed greens and balsamic dressing, served on toasted sourdough bread		 $16.00
Italian Sandwich
San Daniele ham, buffalo mozzarella, Taggiasca olives, and light mayonnaise served with mixed greens		 $16.00
Bionda Pizza
Margherita, Sausage, Pepperoni, or Breakfast Pizza (bacon, egg, and cheese)		 $20.00

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Reservations: cafebiondasouthloop.comexploretock.com

Reviews

Sanje Moono
Delicious authentic Italian spot in the south loop! Our ravioli was made in house and so good. The drinks were great and the private small dining area was so cute, located behind a wine rack. Love the idea! Overall great experience. Oh and the dessert?!!! Every single one was fantastic but you must get the tiramisu for sure

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Michael Kulpa
It was a decent quality food and pricing. Wonderful service and quick to serve food. Place was pretty empty at the time so I’m sure that helped. Ordered Braciole, vodka pasta, with a appetizer of fried calamari and washed it down with several glasses of Luigi Righetti red wine.

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siewyin Yinng
Delicious dishes. See pictures!

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Devanshi Shah
Their cozy atmosphere and top-notch service create the perfect ambiance for a memorable dining experience. Don’t miss out on this local favorite!

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Maida Skys
Fantastic find! If you are looking for a Italian Restaurant and in South Loop- Cafe Bionda is a fantastic find! The staff was wonderful and their Happy Hour food delicious!

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T M
More dough than meet on ravioli to point you could only taste dough. Service was okay. Should put red sauce on Brisket ravioli in my opinion.

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Jeffrey Rossi
Great recently reopened Italian restaurant hiding near the convention center! We were a bit late for dinner but the staff were really accommodating and gave us food without rushing us out of the restaurant, and the portions were huge! Classic Italian cuisine and refreshing beverages with a nice bar for those looking to enjoy some sports while eating a great meal! Highly recommended!

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Chris Kennelly
Fantastic find!! Perfect ambiance, stellar service and the absolute best calamari and tiramisu we have ever had. Dianna and Angela were beyond perfect too. I ate salads in between the decadence but everyone loved the dishes they ordered. See you next time I am up from Florida!!

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Alexandria
Cafe Bionda is a neighborhood gem. Our family enjoys the delicious food and friendly service. The management and staff care about their customers and will bend over backwards to make sure they are happy. A few favorites: Bionda salad with salmon, new york strip, vodka sauce rigatoni with sausage. But really, Everything is delicious.

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Emily Lang
Thoroughly enjoyed our time at Cafe Bionda! The food was delicious! Must try the stuffed mushrooms, rigatoni alla vodka, and homemade short rib ravioli! The wait staff was fabulous and knows the menu well. You will not be disappointed!

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