Nella Pizza e Pasta
1125 E 55th St, Chicago
(773) 966-4150
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Quattro Formaggi Risotti
Nella Dop Pizza to Share
Quattro Formaggi Risotto
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
Paccheri Alla Boscaiola
Spaghetti Al Cartoccio
Chocolate Lava Cake
Rucola & Parmigiano
Calamari Affogati
Pescatora Risotti
Uova
Burrata Di Bue
Two sunny-side-up eggs, burrata, black truffle, and crostini
Granchio Fritto Brunch
Fried crab cake, tomato onion salad, hollandaise, sunny-side-up eggs
NY Steak & Eggs
With homemade red potato scrambled eggs
Frittata Napoletana
Pizza Caprese
Pizza Burrata
White pizza, sliced pancetta, burrata, black truffle paté, egg, truffle oil
Pizza Carbonara
Pancetta, salami piccante, Mozzarella di bufala, scrambled eggs
Pizza Carnivora
Spicy salami, scrambled eggs, Mozzarella, ham, sausage, speck
Frittata Ortolana
Scrambled eggs and grilled vegetables
Pizza Burrito
Pizza
Funghi E Salsiccia
Sausage, mozzarella, mushrooms, basil
Diavola
Spicy salami, Mozzarella, tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, basil
Prosciutto E Rucola
Prosciutto di Parma, Mozzarella, Parmigiano, arugula
Nella D.O.P
Mozzarella di bufala, san marzano tomatoes, basil
Amalfi
Mozzarella di bufala, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, spinach, goat cheese
Bianco Nero
Black truffle paté, Mozzarella di bufala, grilled zucchini, porcini mushrooms, white truffle oil
Cafone
Speck, sausage, Mozzarella, onions
Capricciosa
Prosciutto cotto, Mozzarella, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, black olives, tomato sauce, basil
Cavani
Speck, sausage, spicy salami, Mozzarella tomato sauce, basil
Fiorentina
Mozzarella, Parmigiano, Ricotta, spinach
Margherita
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil
Organica
Mozzarella, Parmigiano, cherry tomatoes, portobello mushrooms, arugula
Ortolana
Mozzarella, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomato sauce, basil
Pizza Burrito
Ham, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, fresh mozzarella, and roasted potatoes, are baked in our wood oven
Pizza Caprese
Tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, avocado
Pizza Marechiaro
White pizza, smoked salmon, Mozzarella di bufala, panna, arucola
Pizza Occhio Di Bue
White pizza, prosciutto cotto, eggs, Mozzarella di bufala, mushrooms, basil
Quattro Formaggi Pizze
Mozzarella, Gorgonzola emmental, caciotta dolce
Sorrentina
Mozzarella di bufala, cherry tomatoes, basil
Troisi
Sausage, Mozzarella, rapini
Piatti
Ricotta Pancakes
Fresh Ricotta pancakes, caramelized pistachios, lemon-orange zest
Encrusted French Toast
Mascarpone cream, fabbri cherries
Calzone Nutella
Bananas, strawberries, whipped cream, Nutella
North End Burger
Bacon, Mozzarella, pretzel bun, sunny-side-up egg, spicy mayo
Salmone Affumicato
Smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, Swiss cheese, potatoes
Waffle Nutella
Waffle stack, Nutella, caramelized bananas
Stuffed Pizza
Ciotta Ciotta
Prosciutto crudo di Parma, prosciutto cotto, sausage, spicy salami, Mozzarella, quattro formaggio, tomato sauce, basil
Mezza Luna
Half calzone Napoli, half pizza margherita
Vesuvio
Prosciutto cotto, spicy salami, Mozzarella, Parmigiano, mushrooms, tomato sauce, basil
Pasta
Spaghetti Carbonara
Pancetta, eggs, pecorino cheese
Sarracino
Pappardelle, mussels, Pecorino, black truffle, garlic oil, white wine
Spaghetti Al Cartoccio
Calamari, mussels, baby clams, tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, parsley
Antipasti
Burrata
Bruschetta, prosciutto di Parma, Mozzarella di bufala
Insalata Di Mare
Mussels, calamari, octopus, sepia, shrimp, celery, onion, black olives, lemon, EVOO, garlic, parsley
Polpette
Angus meatballs, Parmigiano, tomato sauce
Insalate
Rucola & Parmigiano
Arugula, Parmigiano, EVOO, lemon
Pere E Gorgonzola
Arugula, Gorgonzola, sliced pear, EVOO, balsamic vinegar, walnuts
Alici Marinati
Marinated fresh white anchovies, arucola, and red pepper flakes
Mista
Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, black olives, EVOO, balsamic vinegar
Prosciutto E Rucola
Prosciutto di Parma, arugula, Parmigiano, EVOO
Spinaci
Spinach, bell peppers, onion, EVOO, balsamic vinegar
Calzoni
Napoli
Sweet salami, Mozzarella, Ricotta, tomato sauce black pepper, basil
Farcito
Prosciutto cotto, Mozzarella, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, tomato sauce, olive oil
Pulcinella
Sausage, Mozzarella, rapini
Sides
Croissant
Italian Sausage
Bacon
Red Potatoes
Tuscan Cantaloupe
Kids Pizza
Mickey Mouse
Bunny
Nemo
Kids Pasta
Kids Spaghetti Marinara
Kids Penne Butter
Kids Penne Marinara
Kids Spaghetti Butter
Dolci
Tiramisu
Carrot Lava Cake
Cannoli
Chocolate Lava Cake
Pizza alla Nutella
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Panna Cotta
Pistachio cheesecake
Torta Della Nona
Profiteroles
Gelati
Tartufo Affogato
Coppa Mascarpone di Fragola
Semifredo
Antipasti
Focaccia
Nella's famous focaccia bread drizzled with white truffle oil baked in our wood-burning oven
Calamari Fritti
Fried with lemon
Polpette
Angus meatballs, Parmigiano, tomato sauce
Burrata
Bruschetta, prosciutto di Parma, Mozzarella di bufala
Capresella
Crostini, Mozzarella di bufala, avocado, heirloom tomatoes, EVOO, balsamic glaze, basil
Melanzane
Eggplant, marinara, basil
Bruschetta Napoletana
Mozzarella, tomatoes, EVOO, basil
Arancini
Housemade rice balls stuffed with Parmigiano smoked Mozzarella
Arancini
Housemade rice balls stuffed with Parmigiano smoked Mozzarella
Sauté Misto
Mussels, clams, EVOO, white wine, garlic
Grilled Vegetables
Side Spinach
Salsiccia E Rapini
Grilled spicy Italian sausage with sautéed rapini
Insalata Di Mare
Mussels, calamari, octopus, sepia, shrimp, celery, onion, black olives, lemon, EVOO, garlic, parsley
Antipasto Di Nella
Serves 2-3. Fresh cut Mozzarella surrounded by prosciutto di Parma, capocollo sweet, spicy salami, Parmigiano, Provolone, and black olives
Side Mushrooms
Fritto Misto
Fried calamari with shrimp
Granchio Fritto Brunch
Fried crab cake, tomato onion salad, hollandaise, sunny-side-up eggs
Side Rapini
Insalate
Pere E Gorgonzola
Arugula, Gorgonzola, sliced pear, EVOO, balsamic vinegar, walnuts
Rucola & Parmigiano
Arugula, Parmigiano, EVOO, lemon
Prosciutto E Rucola
Prosciutto di Parma, arugula, Parmigiano, EVOO
Mista
Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, black olives, EVOO, balsamic vinegar
Spinaci
Spinach, bell peppers, onion, EVOO, and balsamic vinegar
Pomodori
Tomatoes, onions, black olives, EVOO, and oregano
Secondi Piatti
Salmone Della Chef
Parmigiano fondue, crispy potatoes, spinach, lemon
Pollo Alla Sorrentina
Mozzarella, marinara sauce, garlic, basil
Pollo Alla Saltimbocca
Prosciutto, Mozzarella, spinach, white wine sauce
Grigliata Di Pesce
Lobster, octopus, calamari, shrimp, grilled vegetables
Cacciucco Alla Napoletana
Seafood medley crostini
Pollo Dello Chef
Mahi Mahi
Lamb Chops
Grilled Australian French-cut lamb chops, pancetta, potatoes, and peas
Veal Vesuvio
Veal Vesuvio (Copy)
Risotti
Contadina Risotti
Sausage, Parmigiano, black truffle, mushrooms, cream sauce, walnuts
Quattro Formaggi Risotti
Gorgonzola, Parmigiano, Emmental, Mozzarella, cream sauce
Pescatora Risotti
Calamari, shrimp, mussels, clams, cherry tomatoes
Lobster Risotti
6 oz lobster tail, cognac cream sauce
Risotto Langostini
Calzoni
Napoli
Sweet salami, Mozzarella, Ricotta, tomato sauce black pepper, basil
Farcito
Prosciutto cotto, Mozzarella, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, tomato sauce, olive oil
Pulcinella
Sausage, Mozzarella, rapini
Pizza
Margherita
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil
Diavola
Spicy salami, Mozzarella, tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, basil
Nella D.O.P
Mozzarella di bufala, san marzano tomatoes, basil
Funghi E Salsiccia
Sausage, mozzarella, mushrooms, basil
Prosciutto E Rucola
Prosciutto di Parma, Mozzarella, Parmigiano, arugula
Vegana
Bianco Nero
Black truffle paté, Mozzarella di bufala, grilled zucchini, porcini mushrooms, white truffle oil
Organica
Mozzarella, Parmigiano, cherry tomatoes, portobello mushrooms, arugula
Cavani
Speck, sausage, spicy salami, Mozzarella tomato sauce, basil
Amalfi
Mozzarella di bufala, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, spinach, goat cheese
4 Formaggi
Troisi
Sausage, Mozzarella, rapini
Capricciosa
Prosciutto cotto, Mozzarella, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, black olives, tomato sauce, basil
Fiorentina
Mozzarella, Parmigiano, Ricotta, spinach
Piccante
Spicy, salami, pork sausage, mozzarella, hot Italian cherry peppers
Siciliana
Eggplant, fresh basil, bufala mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes
Annarella
Marinara
Sorrentina
Mozzarella di bufala, cherry tomatoes, basil
Ortolana
Mozzarella, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomato sauce, basil
Pescatore
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, calamari, shrimp, mussels, clams, garlic, oregano
Cafone
Speck, sausage, Mozzarella, onions
Stuffed Pizza
Ciotta Ciotta
Prosciutto crudo di Parma, prosciutto cotto, sausage, spicy salami, Mozzarella, quattro formaggio, tomato sauce, basil
Mezza Luna
Half calzone Napoli, half pizza margherita
Vesuvio
Prosciutto cotto, spicy salami, Mozzarella, Parmigiano, mushrooms, tomato sauce, basil
Pasta
Rigatoni Ragù
Parmigiano, bolognese sauce
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
Mozzarella, Parmigiano, tomato sauce, basil
Penne Arrabbiata
Ravioli Al Tartufo
Black truffle, porcini mushrooms, cream sauce
Spaghetti Al Cartoccio
Calamari, mussels, baby clams, tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, parsley
Paccheri Alla Boscaiola
Sausage, Parmigiano, mushrooms, black olives, cream sauce, parsley
Spaghetti Posillipo
Spaghetti, baby clams, cherry tomato sauce, EVOO, garlic, parsley
Lamb Ragu
Braised lamb ragù, cherry tomato sauce
Spaghetti Meatballs
Calamarata
Calamari, black olives, tomato sauce, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes
Ravioli All Astice
Home-made lobster ravioli in cream sauce and baby clams
Gnocchi Di Mare
Shrimp, baby clams, EVOO, white wine, garlic, parsley
Linguini All Astici
Main lobster on bed of linguini with baby clams and cherry tomato sauce
Sarracino
Pappardelle, mussels, Pecorino, black truffle, garlic oil, white wine
Seppie Nero
House-made squid ink, spaghetti pasta, sautéed with calamari in a spicy cherry tomato sauce
Scialatielli Di Nella
6 oz lobster tail shrimp, vongole mussels, cherry tomato sauce from Napoli
Gamberi Diavola
Calamari, jumbo shrimp, linguini, spicy cherry tomato sauce
Bucatini Amatriciana
Fresh ahi tuna, Pecorino cheese, onions, cherry tomato sauce
Antipasti
Sauté Misto
Mussels, clams, EVOO, white wine, garlic
Insalata Di Mare
Calamari, octopus, sepia, shrimp, celery, onion, black olives, lemon, EVOO, garlic, parsley
Burrata
Bruschetta, prosciutto di Parma, cream-filled Mozzarella
Calamari Fritti
Fried with lemon
Bruschetta Napoletana
Mozzarella, tomatoes, EVOO, basil
Calamari Affogati
Sautéed with black olives, tomato sauce, olive oil, white wine, garlic, and parsley
Antipasto Di Salumi
Prosciutto di Parma, capocollo, salami, Provolone, black olives, serves two
Capresella
Crostini, Mozzarella di bufala, avocado, heirloom tomatoes, EVOO, balsamic glaze, basil
Granchio Fritto
Fried crab cake, tomato-onion salad
Melanzane
Eggplant, marinara, basil
Salsiccie E Friarielli
Spicy sausage, rapini, garlic oil
Insalate
Pere E Gorgonzola
Arugula, Gorgonzola, sliced pear, EVOO, balsamic vinegar, walnuts
Rucola & Parmigiano
Arugula, Parmigiano, EVOO, lemon
Mista
Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, black olives, EVOO, balsamic vinegar
Pomodori
Tomatoes, onions, black olives, EVOO, and oregano
Prosciutto E Rucola
Prosciutto di Parma, arugula, Parmigiano, EVOO
Spinaci
Spinach, bell peppers, onion, EVOO, and balsamic vinegar
Risotti
Contadina Risotti
Sausage, Parmigiano, black truffle, mushrooms, cream sauce, walnuts
Pescatora Risotti
Calamari, shrimp, mussels, clams, cherry tomatoes
Quattro Formaggi Risotti
Gorgonzola, Parmigiano, Emmental, Mozzarella, cream sauce
Calzoni
Pulcinella
Sausage, mozzarella, rapini
Farcito
Prosciutto cotto, Mozzarella, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, tomato sauce, olive oil
Napoli
Sweet salami, Mozzarella, Ricotta, tomato sauce black pepper, basil
Secondi Piatti
Salmone Della Chef
Parmigiano fondue, crispy potatoes, spinach, lemon
Pollo Alla Sorrentina
Mozzarella, marinara sauce, garlic, basil
Pollo Alla Saltimbocca
Prosciutto, Mozzarella, spinach, white wine sauce
Panini
Bistecca Panini
Sliced sirloin, Parmigiano, cherry tomatoes, rucola, and balsamic glaze
Salsiccia Panini
Spicy sausage, choice of bell peppers or rapini
Caprese Panini
Prosciutto di Parma, Mozzarella, tomato, basil
Pollo Alla Griglia Panini
Grilled chicken breast, Mozzarella, tomato, lettuce, pesto, basil
North End Burger
Bacon, tempura napoletana, Mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, spicy mayo
Nopli Sub
Sweet salami, prosciutto cotta coppa, Provolone cheese, lettuce
Pollo Parmigiano Panini
Baked chicken breast, Mozzarella, tomato sauce
Polpette Panini
Homemade meatballs, Parmigiano, tomato sauce
Pizza
Margherita
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil
Nella D.O.P
Mozzarella di bufala, san marzano tomatoes, basil
Diavola
Spicy salami, Mozzarella, tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, basil
Organica
Mozzarella, Parmigiano, cherry tomatoes, portobello mushrooms, arugula
Amalfi
Mozzarella di bufala, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, spinach, goat cheese
Funghi E Salsiccia
Sausage, mozzarella, mushrooms, basil
Bianco Nero
Black truffle paté, Mozzarella di bufala, grilled zucchini, porcini mushrooms, white truffle oil
Cavani
Speck, sausage, spicy salami, Mozzarella tomato sauce, basil
Annarella
Cafone
Speck, sausage, Mozzarella, onions
Capricciosa
Prosciutto cotto, Mozzarella, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, black olives, tomato sauce, basil
Fiorentina
Mozzarella, Parmigiano, Ricotta, spinach
Ortolana
Mozzarella, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomato sauce, basil
Prosciutto E Rucola
Prosciutto di Parma, Mozzarella, Parmigiano, arugula
Quattro Formaggi Pizze
Mozzarella, Gorgonzola emmental, caciotta dolce
Sorrentina
Mozzarella di bufala, cherry tomatoes, basil
Troisi
Sausage, Mozzarella, rapini
Stuffed Pizza
Ciotta Ciotta
Prosciutto crudo di Parma, prosciutto cotto, sausage, spicy salami, Mozzarella, quattro formaggio, tomato sauce, basil
Vesuvio
Prosciutto cotto, spicy salami, Mozzarella, Parmigiano, mushrooms, tomato sauce, basil
Pasta
Spaghetti Al Cartoccio
Calamari, mussels, baby clams, tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, parsley
Ravioli Al Tartufo
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
Mozzarella, Parmigiano, tomato sauce, basil
Penne Arrabbiata
Spicy tomato sauce, EVOO, garlic, red pepper flakes, parsley
Spaghetti Posillipo
Spaghetti, baby clams, cherry tomato sauce, EVOO, garlic, parsley
Rigatoni Ragù
Parmigiano, bolognese sauce
Calamarata
Calamari, black olives, tomato sauce, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes
Paccheri Alla Boscaiola
Sausage, Parmigiano, mushrooms, black olives, cream sauce, parsley
Sarracino
Pappardelle, mussels, Pecorino, black truffle, garlic oil, white wine
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Recent Reviews
I was Taken here on November 6th for a Birthday dinner.With the Hess girls I was very impressed. I don't eat Parmesian or Romano cheese Even though I'm Italian I think that's what the Shaker on the table is for. I go to some of the finest Italian Restaurants in Chicago and they all cook with Parm and Romano .To my surprise I actually got to eat a dish of homemade spaghetti with clams and tomatoes with no cheese Actually the best dish I've had In Chicago....
November 2025
When I want Neapolitan-style pizza, Nella is for sure my go-to. They have a wide selection that means I can always try something new or go with a favorite of mine. The rest of their classic Italian dishes are all amazing, too. Their Contadina risotto is my absolute favorite thing on the menu, it's like a mushroom risotto which is already one of my favorite foods but with sausage and walnuts to take it to the next level. But no matter what you order here, it's sure to...
October 2025
The seafood pasta was served inside a swan shaped foil wrap. The mussels, shrimps, calamari, clams, and pasta were cooked so perfectly. I couldn't get enough of it; I used the bread to absorb the sauce lingering on the bottom of the foil.
October 2025
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