La Barra - Riverside

Small Plates for Sharing

• Braciole$16.00

  Braised Short Rib, Red Wine Demiglace, Cheesy Polenta

• Labarra Garlic Knots$8.00

  Croissant Dough, Garlic Butter

• Bruschetta$9.00

  Vine Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Red Onion, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, Ciabatta Crostini

• Mediterranean Mussels$16.00

  Roasted Tomato Sauce Or White Wine Sauce

• Crispy Calamari$14.00

  Fresh Calamari, Lemon, Marinara

• Toasted Ravioli Nachos$15.00

  Crispy Cheese Raviolis, Braised Short Rib, Fontina Fonduta, Calabrian Chilis, Cherry Tomatoes, Parmesan Giardiniera

• Whipped Ricotta$12.00

  Toasted Ciabatta, Honeycomb

• Arancini$10.00

  Crispy Wild Mushroom Risotto, Fontina

• Beets & Burrata$13.00

  Roasted Beets, Burrata Mousse, Pistachios, Citrus Vinaigrette

• Zucchini Fritti$9.00

  Crispy Zucchini Strings, Marinara

• Mozzarella Croccante$8.00

  Crispy Breaded Mozzarella, Marinara

• Baked Local Goat Cheese$11.00

  Herbed Goat Cheese, Marinara Sauce, Grilled Ciabatta

• Roasted Brussels Sprouts$10.00

  Bacon, Capers, Red Onion, Pecorino, Lemon Juice

• Mama's Meatballs$12.00

  Marinara, Whipped Ricotta, Parmesan

• Grilled Octopus$19.00

  Nduja Tomato Sauce, Fingerling Potatoes

• Barese Sausage & Peppers$13.00

  Italian Rope Sausage With Provolone, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Garlic White Wine Sauce

• Shrimp Scampi$18.00

  Shrimp, Garlic White Wine Sauce

Soups & Salads

Add Chicken $5, Salmon $10, Filet Medallions $10, Shrimp $10

• Zuppa Del Giorno$6.00

  Chef's Soup of the Day

• Local Greens$9.00

  Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Radish, Green Olives, Red Wine Vinaigrette

• Arugula$10.00

  Pears, Goat Cheese, Truffle Honey, Lemon Vinaigrette

• Strawberry Pecan$12.00

  Mesclun Greens, Strawberries, Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans, Fig Vinaigrette

• Caesar$9.00

  Romaine, Shaved Parmesan, Homemade Sourdough Crostini

• Chopped$12.00

  Romaine, Avocado, Blue Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted Sweet Corn, Champagne Vinaigrette

• Antipasto$15.00

  Soppressata, Kalamta Olives, Tomatoes, Garbanzo Beans, Pepperoncini, Provolone, Red Wine Vinaigrette

• Sicilian Seafood Salad$20.00

  Shrimp, Calamari, Octopus, Bell Peppers, Celery, Fennel, EVOO, Lemon Vinaigrette

Imported Pastas

Add Meatball $3, Chicken $5, Filet Medallions $10, Shrimp $10

• Spaghetti & Meatballs$19.00

  Marinara Sauce, Pecorino-Romano, Basil, Served With Garlic Bread

• Cacio e Pepe$16.00

  Spaghetti, Caciocavallo, Ricotta, Pecorino-Romano, Black Pepper

• Fettuccine Alfredo$17.00

  Creamy Alfredo Sauce

• Linguine & Clams$19.00

  Middle Neck Clams, Calabrian Chilies, Scallions, Garlic White Wine Sauce

• Orecchiette Calabrese$18.00

  Russo Sausage, Tuscan Kale, Cherry Tomatoes, Calabrian Chili, Garlic Breadcrumbs, Pecorino

• Handmade Ricotta Gnocchi$18.00

  Cherry Tomato Sauce, Parmesan, Roasted Tomatoes

• Baked Lasagna$22.00

  Herbed Ricotta, Mozzarella, Marinara

• Eight Finger Cavatelli$18.00

  Spicy Vodka Sauce, Whipped Ricotta, Basil

• Rigatoni Bolognese$18.00

  Classic Bolognese, Whipped Ricotta, Pecorino

• Four Cheese Tortellini$19.00

  Sweet Peas, Prosciutto, Parmesan Cream Sauce

House Specialties

• Leone's Lemon Chicken$21.00

  Boneless Chicken Breast, Fresh Herbs, Roasted Potatoes

• Chicken Parmesan$22.00

  Crispy Boneless Chicken Breast, Mozzarella, Marinara, with a Side of Spaghetti

• Tuscan Chicken$22.00

  Airline Chicken Breast, Sautéed Spinach, Mashed Potatoes, Tarragon Cream Sauce

• Riverside Burger$15.00

  Black Angus, 2 Year Aged White Cheddar, Pretzel Roll. Served With Parmesan Fries

• Filet Sliders$18.00

  Tenderloin Medallions On Toasted Pretzel Buns, Maitre Butter, Fries

• Eggplant Parmesan$18.00

  Crispy Eggplant, Baked Mozzarella, Marinara, Over Sautéed Spinach

• Double-Cut Berkshire Pork Chop$28.00

  Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, Apple-Pancetta Wine Sauce

• Bistecca$30.00

  Grilled 10 oz. Skirt Steak, Bordelaise Sauce, served with Truffle Fries

• Whitefish Almondine$25.00

  Seared White Fish Filet, Roasted Green Beans, Toasted Almonds, Capers-Lemon Wine Sauce

• Wild Caught Salmon$25.00

  Seared Wild Caught Sockeye Salmon Filet, Saffron Risotto with Shaved Asparagus, Lemmon Butter Sauce

Housemade Pizza

Signature Artisan Pizza

Ciabatta style dough with extra virgin olive oil to develop a crispier crust. Organic imported tomatoes, local and artisan meats and cheeses create unique flavors on a crust characterized by large air bubbles throughout

• Margherita

  Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Mozzarella, Organic Tomato Sauce

  • 12"$15.00

• Dante Margherita

  Organic Tomatoes, Fresh Marjoram, Wisconsin Sheep's Milks, Artisan Cheese, Organic Tomato Sauce

  • 12"$18.00

• Arugula, Spinach & Mushroom

  Fresh Garlic, Mushrooms, Arugula, Spinach, EVOO, Imported Grana Padano & Fresh Mozzarella

  • 12"$18.00

• Quattro Formaggio

  Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Fontina, Goat Cheese, Balsamic, EVOO

  • 12"$17.00

• Cupping Pepperoni

  Roasted, Herbed Tomato Sauce, Cupping Pepperoni, Hot Honey

  • 12"$17.00

• Salsiccia

  Garlic Cream, Smoked Buffalo Mozzarella, Caramelized Onions, Calabrian Chili, Crumbled Sausage, Baby Kale

  • 12"$18.00

• Tuscan Country

  Speck, Drunken Goat Cheese, Blackberries, Ricotta, EVOO, Honey Drizzle

  • 12"$20.00

Chicago Thin Crust

Traditional Chicago style thin pizza with a perfect ratio of crust, sauce & cheese. The contrast of crispy crust, herbs & spices in the sauce & richness of the lightly browned cheese offer a balanced & flavorful experience

• Russo Sausage

  Mozzarella

  • 10"$14.50
  • 12"$16.75
  • 14"$21.00
  • 16"$25.00

• Danny's Special

  Russo Sausage, Mushrooms, Green Pepper, Onion

  • 10"$20.00
  • 12"$25.00
  • 14"$30.00
  • 16"$35.00

• La Barra Supreme

  Mushrooms, Onion, Green Pepper, Pepperoni, Olives

  • 10"$22.00
  • 12"$26.00
  • 14"$31.00
  • 16"$36.00

• Italian Beef

  Thinly Sliced Beef, Giardiniera, Au Jus

  • 10"$17.00
  • 12"$21.00
  • 14"$26.00
  • 16"$29.00

• BBQ Pie

  Chicken, Onion, Smoked Bacon, Raspberry Habanero BBQ Sauce

  • 10"$18.00
  • 12"$23.00
  • 14"$28.00
  • 16"$33.00

Chicago Deep Dish

Our Focaccia style pan dough is double proofed & lined with mozzarella resulting in a caramelized cheese crust that is crispy on the outside while light & fluffy in the center. Add Burrata & Basil to Any Deep Dish Pizza for $6

• Russo Sausage

  Mozzarella

  • 12"$23.00
  • 14"$28.00

• Danny's Special

  Russo Sausage, Mushrooms, Green Pepper, Onion

  • 12"$31.00
  • 14"$36.00

• Meatball Pie

  Meatballs, Whipped Ricotta, Garlic, Fresh Basil

  • 12"$27.00
  • 14"$32.00

• Popeye

  Baby Spinach, Roasted Mushrooms, Garlic

  • 12"$27.00
  • 14"$32.00

• Burrata & Basil

  Mozzarella, Provolone, Pecorino, Crushed Tomatoes, Burrata, Fresh Basil

  • 12"$31.00
  • 14"$36.00

Create Your Own Pizza

Artichoke Hearts | Black Olives | BBQ Sauce | Fresh Tomatoes | Garlic | Goat Cheese | Ricotta Cheese | Fresh Basil | Spinach | Jalapeños | Giardiniera | Roasted Peppers | Green Peppers | Banana Peppers | Onions | Bacon | Pepperoni | Anchovies | Chicken | Italian Sausage | Italian Beef | Meatballs | Mushrooms

• Thin Crust

  • 10"$12.00
  • 12"$14.00
  • 14"$18.00
  • 16"$21.00

• Deep Dish

  • 12"$20.00
  • 14"$24.00

Beverages

Cocktails

• Uncle Nearest Old Fashioned$14.00

  Uncle Nearest 1884 Whiskey, Allspice, Simple Syrup, Angostura Orange Bitters, Muddled Orange, Amaretto Cherry

• Casa Barra Margarita$14.00

  Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave Nectar

• Riverside Living$12.00

  Deep Eddy Real Peach Vodka, New Amsterdam Red Berry Vodka, Cranberry and Orange Juice

• Olmsted's Mule$12.00

  Tito's Vodka, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Blackberries, Ginger Beer

• The Shady Lady$12.00

  Cruzan Blueberry Lemonade Rum, Stoli Cranberry Vodka, Lemonade, Fresh Raspberries

• Italian Manhattan$14.00

  Benchmark Bourbon, Averna Amaro, Carpano Antica Formula Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters, Amaretto Cherry

• Mediterranean Spa-Tini$13.00

  Prairie Organic Cucumber Vodka, Figenza Fig Vodka, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Grated Lemon Zest

• Pamamosa$12.00

  Prosecco, Pama Pomegranate Liqueur, Fiorente Elderflower Liqueur, Lemon Twist

• Amalfi Negroni$13.00

  Campari, Malfy Blood Orange Gin, Sweet Vermouth

• Pompelo Spritz$12.00

  Prosecco, Aperol, San Pellegrino Grapefruit, Bitters

Wine by the Glass

White

• Avissi, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy$9.00

• Riff, Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy$10.00

• Scarpetta, Frico Blanco, Fruili, Venezia Giulia, Italy$9.00

• Pine Ridge, Chenin Blanc + Viognier, Napa Valley, California$11.00

• Oyster Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand$10.00

• Milbrandt, Riesling, Columbia Valley, Washington$10.00

• Black Stallion, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California$12.00

• Raeburn, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California$14.00

Rosé

• Studio by Miraval, Provence, France$11.00

• Whispering Angel, Provance, France$14.00

Red

• Angeline, Pinot Noir, Central Coast, California$10.00

• Meiomi, Pinot Noir, Central Coast, California$13.00

• Charles Smith Velvet Devil, Merlot, Columbia Valley, Washington$10.00

• Quercetto, Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy$10.00

• Nipozzano, Chianti Riserva, Tuscany, Italy$14.00

• Trapiche, Malbec, Argentina$9.00

• Ferrari Carano "Siena", Red Blend, California$12.00

• Masciarelli, Montepulciano, Abruzzo, Italy$10.00

• Coppola Claret, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, California$12.00

• Fellino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, Argentina$14.00

• Juggernaut, Cabernet Sauvignon, California$14.00

Wine by the Bottle

Italian Whites

• Villa Sparina, Gavi di Gavi DOCG, Piedmont$50.00

• Zenato, Lungana San Genedetto, Lake Garda$45.00

• Terlato, Pinot Grigio, Friuli$70.00

• Donnafugata Anthelia, Lucido (Cataratto), Sicily$50.00

• Saracco, Moscato di Asti, Piedmont$45.00

• Castelvecchio Vin Santo, Tuscany 1999

  • 500ml$60.00

Interesting Whites

• Alpha Estate, Sauvignon Blanc, Amydeon, Greece$55.00

• Dr. Loosen "Dr. L", Riesling, Mosel, Germany$40.00

• A-To-Z, Pinot Gris, Oregon$50.00

• Jordan, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California$100.00

Sparkling

• Billecart- Salmon, Brut Reserve, Champagne, France

  • 375ml$70.00

• Gloria Ferrer, Brut, Sonoma California$55.00

• Santa Margherita, Brut Rose, Trentino$60.00

• Veuve Cliquot, "Yellow Label", Brut, France$110.00

• Castello del Poggio, Moscato, Piedmont

  • Split (187ml)$12.00

Italian Reds

• Vietti "Tre Vigne", Barbera d'Asti DOCG, Piedmont$50.00

• Ruffino "Tan Label", Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany$70.00

• Assuli "Lorlando", Nero d'Avola, Sicily$45.00

• Cortese, Nebbiolo, Piedmont$50.00

• Massolino, Barolo, Serralunga$130.00

• Natale Verga "Toscana Antale Rosso", Red Blend, Tuscany$40.00

• Tinazzi "Opera #3", Red Blend, Italy$60.00

• Latium "Campo Leon", Amarone, Veneto$90.00

• San Polo, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany$180.00

Interesting Reds

• Van Duzer, Pinot Noir, Wilamette, Oregon$60.00

• Decoy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, California$70.00

• Prisoner, Red Blend, Napa, California$95.00

• Substance "Me", Merlot, Colombia Valley, Washington$75.00

• Miner, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California$125.00

• Shatter, Granache, France$60.00

• Earthquake, Zinfandel, Lodi, California$50.00