Cafe Bionda

1924 S State St, Chicago
(312) 313-6485

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Tiramisu Espresso Martini
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Tiramisu Pistachio
HH Fried Calamari
Lobster Fettuccine
Short Rib Ravioli
Chicken Marsala
Brick Chicken
Nana's Gravy
Bionda Salad

Menu

Starters
Arancini
crispy rice balls with meat ragout, peas, and cheese, served over a vodka sauce
Fried Calamari
lightly breaded and fried calamari with house giardiniera
Burrata
burrata, prosciutto, arugula, evoo
Brushcetta
garlic, sea salt, crushed tomatoes, evoo, homemade focaccia
Whipped Ricotta
hot infused honey, chili flakes, chives, with housemade focaccia
Grilled Calamari
Stuffed Banana Peppers
banana peppers, mild italian sausage, mozzarella cheese, marinara
Crab Cake
8 oz. crab cake, cajun aioli
Escorole And Beans
sautéed in olive oil and garlic
Meatball Duo
two jumbo meatballs with whipped ricotta
Chicken Tenders
Stuffed Mushrooms
mushrooms stuffed with herbed breadcrumbs, served with a garlic wine sauce
Shrimp & Polenta
blackened shrimp, sautéed peppers, onion, garlic, white wine and cream sauce, polenta

Soup and Salad
Chopped Salad
iceberg, spinach, tomatoes, broccolini, olives, celery, carrots, peppers, cucumbers, corn, mozzarella, Italian vinaigrette
Bionda Caesar
romaine heart, croutons, Grana Padano cheese, pancetta, Caesar dressing
Caprese
fresh mozzarella, tomato medley, basil, evoo, balsamic

Pastas
Lemon Shrimp Tagliolini
lemon butter sauce, shrimp, asparagus, and stracciatella
Spaghetti with Meatballs
homemade meatballs, marinara
Linguini Al Nerrano
fried zucchini shreds, italian provolone, garlic, basil
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
tomato vodka cream sauce, mascarpone, basil, whipped ricotta cheese
Cacio e Pepe
bucatini, parmesan, truffle cream sauce, fresh cracked pepper, fresh shaved truffle
Gnocchi Gorganzola
potato gnocchi, gorgonzola, parmesan cream sauce, toasted pecans
Orecchiette
pasta ears, Italian sausage, broccolini, garlic, chili flakes, white wine, olive oil
Short Rib Ravioli
Chef Cosimo's famous short rib ravioli with brown butter demiglace, sage, parmesan
Pappardelle Bolognese
homemade pasta ribbons, and traditional meat sauce
Nonna's Gravy
slow braised pot roast, San Marzano‘s tomatoes, root vegetables & rigatoni
Kids Spaggetti And Meatballs
spaghetti marinara

Entrees
Spicy Vodka Chicken
crispy chicken cutlet, spicy vodka sauce, mozzarella, rigatoni
Braciole
flank steak stuffed with fresh herbs, bread crumbs, imported cheeses, slow roasted, served over cavatelli
Grilled Salmon
fresh grilled wild salmon, garlic mashed potato, grilled asparagus
Brick Chicken
16oz marinated chicken, fresh lemon, garlic, white wine sauce, mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus
Halibut Piccata
pan-seared halibut, garlic lemon sauce, capers, wilted spinach
Alfredo Chicken Parmigianna
crispy fried chicken breast, spaghetti alfredo or marinara
Chicken Marsala
chicken breast, mushrooms, marsala wine sauce, garlic mashed potatoes
Skirt Steak
10 oz grilled skirt steak, garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus

Sides
Broccolini
Side Asparagus
Sauteed Spinach
Side Mash Potato
Side Salad
Side Caesar Salad
Side Foccacia
Side Pasta
Side rigatoni Vodka
Side Marinara
Side Fries
Kids Buttered Noddles
Garlic Knots

Desserts
Pistachio Tiramisu
pistachio infused mascarpone, lady fingers, espresso, pistachio
Orange Olive Oil Cake
orange olive oil cake, powdered sugar, berries

Pizza
Margherita Pizza
Diavola Pizza
hot soppressata, mozzarella, tomato sauce
Quattro Carne Pizza
soppressata, prosciutto, coppa, finocchiona, mozzarella, tomato sauce
Burrata Pizza
burrata, hot soppressata, mozzarella, local organic honey, chili threads, basil

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Diet Coke
Sprite

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Recent Reviews

Cafe Bionda is amazing. I appreciate the staffs and managers kindness to me even though I have autism and their food is amazing and really good. Owner Paul is very nice. The restaurant is in good condition. Great roast beef and calamari. Must come back. 10/10.
November 2025
On our datenight, we were looking for either Eggplant Parmigiano or Linguine & Clams but under new ownership from after Covid, it's a different menu... but alas, it's all good.
The calamari had a touch of spice but tasty. Nice chew to them, and the shallow bed of arugula was a nice touch.
I got Nonna's Gravy, and they didn't skimp on the meat. Pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was just the right amount of thickness/consistency....
February 2025
We chose this restaurant because I love espresso martini. And I would like to try their famouse tiramisu martini that I’ve been seeing in my social media. But when I got my tiramisu martini I was disappointed because that is not what the tiramisu martini looks like. Our server didnt even said anything when I said that it wasn't look like the right tiramisu.
The food is good! I think the person that did our Cacio Pepe, he needs to learn how to interact with guest,...
January 2025

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Cafe Bionda

1924 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 313-6485