Victory Italian - River North
434 W Ontario St, Chicago
(312) 929-2850
Italian Appetizers
Fried Calamari
lightly battered & flash fried until golden, served with marinara or cocktail sauce
Grigliato Misto
char-grilled shrimp, baby octopus, calamari, lemon parsley vinaigrette
Grilled Calamari
char grilled calamari, red wine vinaigrette
Jumbo Shrimp DeJonghe
four jumbo shrimp, butter, garlic, white wine, lemon, seasoned breadcrumbs, served with crispy ciabatta bread
Clams Oreganato
baked cherrystone clams, breadcrumbs, lemon oreganto sauce
Mediterranean Mussels
spicy tomato sauce or white wine garlic sauce
Sausage & Peppers
our signature sausage, char-grilled & served with sweet peppers
Sicilian Arancini
two 4 oz arancini; arborio rice, ground beef, imported Italian cheeses served with marinara
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
crispy bacon, capers, red onion, parmesan & lemon
Salads
Joe's Mama's Meatball Salad
A pair of Chef Joe's famous meatballs and our Sunday salad
Eggplant Stack
eggplant milanese, mighty vine tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, arugula, aged balsamic
Sicilian Chopped Salad
crisp romaine, iceberg, arugula, salami, capicola, fontinella. Tomato, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, house vinaigrette
Imported Burrata
pesto stuffed burrata with prociutto ribbons and baby heirloom tomatoes
Italian Wedge Salad
iceberg lettuce wedges, crispy thick cut bacon lardons, tomato, cucumber, scallions, crumbled gorgonzola & gorganzola dressing
Chopped Salad
mixed greens, carrot, pepperoncini, beet, celery, broccoli, cucumber, and roasted pepper, housemade champagne dijon vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
classic Caesar, anchovies upon request
Sunday Salad
romaine lettuce, garbonzo beans, pepperoncini, tomato, cucumber, black olives, salt, pepper, house dressing
Soups & Veggies
Broccolini
sautéed in garlic and olive oil
Asparagus
sautéed in garlic and olive oil
Spinach
sautéed in garlic and olive oil
Rapini
Minestrone
Pasta e Fagioli
Pasta
The Best Ravioli Around
meat or cheese ravioli in marinara or vodka sauce
Gnocchi Romano
housemade gnocchi, crumbled sausage, mushrooms, spring peas, tomato cream sauce
Pappardelle Bolognese
house made thin pasta sheets with classic meat sauce finished with marsala wine
8 Finger Cavatelli
our housemade 8 finger cavatelli in a spicy arrabbiata sauce, prosciutto, chilis, crush
San Marzano tomatoes
Bacon Fest Winner
homemade agnolotti pasta stuffed with ricotta, parmesan & bacon in a sage butter
Orecchiette Rapini & Sausage
garlic & extra virgin olive oil sauce
Nanna's Gravy
slow braised pot roast in red wine crushed tomato sauce over rigatone gigante topped with fresh ricotta
Spaghetti with Meatballs
hand rolled meatballs in rich marinara served with fresh ricotta and pecorino cheese
Mile High Lasagna
our meat lasagna layered in a casserole pan topped with mozzarella, baked to golden brown
Aunt Angie's Stuffed Shells
homemade shells stuffed with spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, vodka sauce
Rigatoni alla Vodka
radiator pasta in mascarpone sauce made with Victory vodka, calabrian chilis, fresh basil, ricotta
Create Your Own Pasta
Zuppa Di Mare
Linguine with Clam Sauce
baby clams served with your choice of spicy red sauce or white wine garlic sauce
Italian Entrees
Chicken Parmesan
our house specialty, breaded and pan fried, topped with marinara, parmesan, mozzarella, baked to perfection
Chicken Marsala
sautéed with wild mushrooms and rich marsala sauce
Chicken Piccante
breaded and pan fried with lemon, white wine and toasted pine nut sauce
Crispy Brick Chicken
whole semi-boneless roasted chicken served with your choice of original lemon oregano, velasco, or vesuvio with sautéed potatoes
Eggplant & Chicken Palermo
layers of sautéed thinly sliced eggplant, sautéed chicken, fresh basil, marinara, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses baked to perfection
Eggplant Parmesan
sautéed thinly sliced eggplant with marinara, parmesan and mozzarella baked to perfection
Prime Skirt Steak Velasco
Grilled Salmon
filet of salmon grilled in a caper, lemon butter sauce with sautéed spinach
Pork Chop Calabrese
center cut chop pounded thin with herb breadcrumb, calabrese peppers and white wine sauce. Side of pasta.
Shrimp & Chicken Francese
delicately egg-battered and sautéed, lemon butter sauce. Side of pasta.
Chicken Giambotta
Dessert
Cannoli
Kids
Kids Chicken Strips
lightly battered & fried till golden, served with hand-cut fries.
Kids Mostacoli with Meatball
Housemade mostaccioli with a famous
Joe's Mamma's Meatball.
Kids Cheese Ravioli
Housemade ravioli stuffed with cheese
and topped with our marinara sauce.
Kids Pizza
Your choice of cheese or pepperoni.
Kids Pasta with Butter & Cheese
Housemade pasta with butter
and parmesean cheese.
Appetizers
Sausage & Peppers
Victory's signature sausage char-grilled & served with sweet peppers
Joe's Mama's Meatballs
housemade meatballs with marinara
& whipped ricotta
Grigliato Misto
char-grilled shrimp, baby octopus, calamari, lemon-parsley vinaigrette
Clam's Oreganato
baked cherrystone clams breadcrumb topped in our lemon oreganto sauce
Eggplant Rotolo
eggplant stuffed with ricotta, spinach, topped with marinara, mozzarella, baked golden brown
Veggie Milanese
veggies lightly breaded and fried, served with a ranch dipping sauce
Brussels Sprouts
crispy bacon, capers, red onion, parmesan & lemon
Antipasto Tray
assorted Italian meats and cheeses
Fried Calamari
lightly battered & flash fried till golden served with marinara or cocktail sauce
Grilled Calamari
served with red wine vinaigrette
Arancini
arborio rice, ground beef, imported Italian cheeses served with marinara
Salads
Sicilian Chopped Salad
crisp romaine, iceberg, arugula, salami, capicola, fontinella, tomato, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, mixed with our house vinaigrette topped
with a shrimp & Sicilian egg
Antipasto Salad
romaine, salami, capicola, fontinella cheese, carrots, celery, tomato, and house dressing
Armand's Salad
romaine, tomato, fontinella cheese, artichoke hearts, carrots, cucumbers, roasted red peppers, and house dressing
Sunday Salad
our house salad of romaine, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, pepperoncini, black olives, salt, pepper, and house dressing
Caesar Salad
romaine, parmesan cheese, ciabatta toast,
house-made caesar dressing with choice of anchovies, and lemon zest
Caprese Salad
slices of mighty vine tomato layered with fresh mozzarella cheese, slices of fire roasted red pepper, basil, and drizzled with evoo, balsamic, salt, and pepper
Sicilian Fish Salad
shrimp, octopus, calamari, with chopped celery, kalamata olives, and garlic tossed in in lemon juice and olive oil served cold on a bed of romaine
Our Pastas
Penne with Marinara
penne pasta with our house-made marinara
Penne alla Vodka
penne pasta with house-made vodka sauce of Calabrian chili peppers, crushed tomato with touch of cream
Linguine with Clam Sauce
baby clams served with your choice of spicy red sauce or white wine garlic sauce
Eight Finger Cavatelli
our housemade 8 finger cavatelli in a spicy arrabbiata sauce, prosciutto, chilis, crush
San Marzano tomatoes
Pappardelle Bolognese
house made thin pasta sheets with classic meat sauce finished with marsala wine
Rigatoni Sausage Gravy
crumbled sausage, sliced garlic, granulated garlic, black pepper, salt, white wine, marinara
Penne with Rapini & Sausage
crumbled sausage, rapini, garlic & extra virgin olive oil sauce
Jumbo Stuffed Shells
homemade shells stuffed with spinach, ricotta, mozzarella with vodka sauce
Lasagna
our meat lasagna layered in a casserole pan topped with mozzarella, baked to golden brown
Housemade Ravioli
meat or cheese ravioli in marinara sauce
Italian Entrées
Brick Chicken
whole semi-boneless roasted chicken served your choice of original lemon oregano, velasco, or vesuvio with sautéed potatoes
Chicken Vesuvio
fresh jalapeno chilies, garlic, oregano and roasted potato wedges in white wine sauce
Chicken Francese
dipped in seasoned egg batter, sautéed in olive oil and served in lemon butter sauce
Chicken Milanese
chicken breast pounded, breaded with herbed breadcrumbs, topped with arugula/bell peppers, house dressing and fontinella cheese
Chicken Marsala
sautéed and served with wild mushrooms and rich marsala wine sauce
Chicken Saltimbocca
chicken breast wrapped in prosciutto and sage leaves in a white wine sauce
Eggplant Parmesan
sautéed thinly sliced eggplant with marinara, parmesan and mozzarella then baked to perfection
Veal Francese
dipped in seasoned egg batter, sautéed in olive oil and served in lemon butter sauce
Veal Milanese
veal pounded and breaded with herbed breadcrumbs, topped with arugula/bell peppers, house dressing and fontinella cheese
Veal Marsala
sautéed and served with wild mushrooms and rich marsala wine sauce
The Sides
Spinach
Asparagus
Rapini
Brussels Sprouts
Desserts
Tiramisu
Cannoli
Chocolate Cake
Cheese Cake
The Extras
Marinara by the Quart
Vodka Sauce by the Quart
Bolognese by the Quart
Crispy Italian Bread
Our Garlic Bread
The Goods
Cutlery Kit
Chafing Rack
Sterno Warmer
Vegetable Sides
Broccolini
sautéed in garlic and olive oil
Asparagus
sautéed in garlic and olive oil
Spinach
sautéed in garlic and olive oil
Pasta
8 Finger Cavatelli
our housemade 8 finger cavatelli in a spicy arrabbiata sauce, prosciutto, chilis, crush
San Marzano tomatoes
Aunt Angie's Stuffed Shells
homemade shells stuffed with spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, vodka sauce
Bacon Fest Winner
homemade agnolotti pasta stuffed with ricotta, parmesan & bacon in a sage butter
Gnocchi Romano
housemade gnocchi, crumbled sausage, mushrooms, spring peas, tomato cream sauce
Linguine with Clam Sauce
baby clams served with your choice of spicy red sauce or white wine garlic sauce
Mile High Lasagna
our meat lasagna layered in a casserole pan topped with mozzarella, baked to golden brown
Nanna's Gravy
slow braised pot roast in red wine crushed tomato sauce over rigatone gigante topped with fresh ricotta
Orecchiette Rapini & Sausage
garlic & extra virgin olive oil sauce
Pappardelle Bolognese
house made thin pasta sheets with classic meat sauce finished with marsala wine
Rigatoni alla Vodka
radiator pasta in mascarpone sauce made with Victory vodka, calabrian chilis, fresh basil, ricotta
Side Pasta
Spaghetti with Meatballs
hand rolled meatballs in rich marinara served with fresh ricotta and pecorino cheese
The Best Ravioli Around
meat or cheese ravioli in marinara or vodka sauce
Italian Entrees
Chicken Giambotta
Chicken Marsala
sautéed with wild mushrooms and rich marsala sauce
Chicken Parmesan
our house specialty, breaded and pan fried, topped with marinara, parmesan, mozzarella, baked to perfection
Chicken Piccante
breaded and pan fried with lemon, white wine and toasted pine nut sauce
Crispy Brick Chicken
whole semi-boneless roasted chicken served with your choice of original lemon oregano, velasco, or vesuvio with sautéed potatoes
Eggplant & Chicken Palermo
layers of sautéed thinly sliced eggplant, sautéed chicken, fresh basil, marinara, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses baked to perfection
Eggplant Parmesan
sautéed thinly sliced eggplant with marinara, parmesan and mozzarella baked to perfection
Grilled Salmon
filet of salmon grilled in a caper, lemon butter sauce with sautéed spinach
Pasta
sauce modifier
Pork Chop Calabrese
center cut chop pounded thin with herb breadcrumb, calabrese peppers and white wine sauce. Side of pasta.
Prime Skirt Steak Velasco
Shrimp & Chicken Francese
delicately egg-battered and sautéed, lemon butter sauce. Side of pasta.
Italian Appetizers
Clams Oreganato
baked cherrystone clams, breadcrumbs, lemon oreganto sauce
Fried Calamari
lightly battered & flash fried until golden, served with marinara or cocktail sauce
Grigliato Misto
char-grilled shrimp, baby octopus, calamari, lemon parsley vinaigrette
Grilled Calamari
char grilled calamari, red wine vinaigrette
Jumbo Shrimp DeJonghe
four jumbo shrimp, butter, garlic, white wine, lemon, seasoned breadcrumbs, served with crispy ciabatta bread
Mediterranean Mussels
spicy tomato sauce or white wine garlic sauce
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
crispy bacon, capers, red onion, parmesan & lemon
Sausage & Peppers
our signature sausage, char-grilled & served with sweet peppers
Sicilian Arancini
two 4 oz arancini; arborio rice, ground beef, imported Italian cheeses served with marinara
Soup & Salad
Joe's Mama's Meatball Salad
A pair of Chef Joe's famous meatballs and our Sunday salad
Eggplant Stack
eggplant milanese, mighty vine tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, arugula, aged balsamic
Sicilian Chopped Salad
crisp romaine, iceberg, arugula, salami, capicola, fontinella. Tomato, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, house vinaigrette
Family Sicilian Chopped Salad
crisp romaine, iceberg, arugula, salami, capicola, fontinella. Tomato, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, house vinaigrette
Imported Burrata
pesto stuffed burrata with prociutto ribbons and baby heirloom tomatoes
Italian Wedge Salad
iceberg lettuce wedges, crispy thick cut bacon lardons, tomato, cucumber, scallions, crumbled gorgonzola & gorganzola dressing
Chopped Salad
mixed greens, carrot, pepperoncini, beet, celery, broccoli, cucumber, and roasted pepper, housemade champagne dijon vinaigrette
Family Chopped Salad
mixed greens, carrot, pepperoncini, beet, celery, broccoli, cucumber, and roasted pepper, housemade champagne dijon vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
classic Caesar, anchovies upon request
Family Caesar
classic Caesar, anchovies upon request
Sunday Salad
romaine lettuce, garbonzo beans, pepperoncini, tomato, cucumber, black olives, salt, pepper, house dressing
Family Sunday Salad
romaine lettuce, garbonzo beans, pepperoncini, tomato, cucumber, black olives, salt, pepper, house dressing
Minestrone
zuchinni, yellow squash, green beans, escarole, butter beans, garbanzo beans, celery, prosciutto, chicken broth and tomato base
Pasta e Fagioli
Kids
Kids Chicken Strips
lightly battered & fried till golden, served with hand-cut fries.
Kids Pizza
Your choice of cheese or pepperoni.
Kids Pasta with Butter & Cheese
Housemade pasta with butter
and parmesean cheese.
Kids Mostacoli with Meatball
Housemade mostaccioli with a famous
Joe's Mamma's Meatball.
Kids Cheese Ravioli
Housemade ravioli stuffed with cheese
and topped with our marinara sauce.
Dessert
Cannoli
Family Dinners
Meatball Dinner
Chef's Famous "Joe's Mama's Meatballs" with Mostaccioli, Sunday Salad, and Sausage & Peppers.
Chicken Parmesan Dinner
Our house specialty, topped with marinara, parmesan, mozzarella baked to perfection with Rigatoni, served with Antipasto Salad and Eggplant rotolo appetizer.
Brick Chicken Dinner
Start with Sicilian Chopped Salad and Homemade double stuffed ricotta cheese ravioli. Our mouthwatering Crispy Brick Chicken prepared your choice of: velasco, original lemon oregano, or vesuvio served with sautéed rapini.
#MeatlessMonday Family Dinner: Monday or any day!
Our delicious Aunt Angies Stuffed Shells, Eggplant Rotolo, and Sunday Salad.
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Recent Reviews
Setting and service lovely. Second visit. Salads and drinks great. Five extra shrimp costing $25 seems very high! Egg plant parmigiana not as tasty as had been hoped or as remembered from previous visit.
September 2023
Other than a bit windy, we absolutely loved our outdoor dining at this restaurant. Our waiter was superb and the food amazing. Large portions- we split Brussels sprouts appetizer and the bread that comes were delicious and filling. We split the orchietta with spicy sausage - fantastic!! Great Sicilian red wine too. Love this place!!
August 2023
I'm an Italian Chef who has studied several times in Italy under masters, because of this I rarely go out for Italian Food because I am often disappointed. Victory knocked it out of the park. From a world class wine list featuring amazing wines from all over Italy and the rest of the world! The food was delicious, everything was both authentic and executed extremely well. The Grigliato Misto was exquisite, as was Nonna's Gravy with Rigatoni and fresh ricotta. We had...
August 2023
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