Caro Mio Menu (Update 2025)
Caro Mio, an Italian dessert restaurant located in Chicago, offers a variety of delectable dishes for its customers. From antipasti like Bruschetta and Insalata Caprese to pasta dishes like Spaghetti Bolognese and Linguini Frutta Di Mare, the menu is filled with authentic Italian flavors. Homemade options such as Lobster Ravioli and Gnocchi Gratinato showcase the restaurant's commitment to quality and taste. Customer reviews highlight the freshness and authenticity of the food, with particular praise for the mushroom risotto and rotolo dishes. The cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and BYOB policy make Caro Mio a favorite neighborhood spot for many. Stop by for a taste of traditional Italian cuisine with a modern twist at Caro Mio.
Antipasti, Zuppa, Y Insalata
Bruschetta
Served with fresh mozzarella cheese on top.
Italian Pizza Bread
Crusty bread baked with fresh tomatoes, marinara sauce, oregano, Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.
Garlic Bread
Crusty bread coated with fresh garlic cloves which have been soaking in extra virgin olive oil and Parmesan cheese.
Polenta Al Sugo
Fresh polenta grilled on a flat grill then topped with a rich ragu sauce and finished with parmesan cheese.
Insalata Della Casa
A hearty house salad.
Insalata Caprese
Fresh tomato slices, boconcini mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and spices.
Insalata di Fagioli
Fresh green beans tossed with tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, garlic, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper and herbs
Minestrone de la casa
Homemade minestrone with vegetables and pasta and Italian herbs and a touch of marinara sauce and garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Spaghetti Marinara with meat balls
Homemade tomato sauce marinara or with two homemade meatballs
Spaghetti Bolognese
Served with homemade meat sauce.
Linguini All Arrabiatta
A robust red sauce made with julienne sliced eggplant, onion, green and red peppers, marinara sauce and a bit of red peppers.
Linguini Frutta Di Mare
Shrimp, calamari, clams and mussels in an oil and garlic sauce with a touch of red pepper.
Gamberi Alla Diavala
Shrimp in a spicy red sauce, served with linguini.
Melenzana Parmigiana
Lightly breaded and pan-fried eggplant topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese, then baked.
Farfalle Primavera
Carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini sauted with extra virgin olive oil, garlic and Parmesan cheese.
Risotto Funghi Porcini
Made with imported Italian porcini mushrooms.
Risotto Gorgonzola
Served with chicken or homemade Italian sausage.
Pasta E Risotto
Pasta Fatta In Casa
Homemade Rigatoni
Served with chicken parmigiana on top with our delicious creamy bolognese sauce.
Homemade Lobster Ravioli
In a creamy mascarpone cheese sauce and with sun-dried tomatoes.
Lasagna Caro Mio
Homemade meat lasagna served in our creamy bolognese sauce.
Penne Matriciana
Served with homemade Italian sausage, homemade meatballs, prosciutto, onions, a touch of white wine, and homemade marinara sauce.
Gluten-free Pasta Arrabiata
Peppers, eggplant, jalapeno peppers, onions, and homemade marinara.
Gluten-free Pasta Primavera
Broccoli, zucchini, carrots, cauliflower, peas, in a garlic and oil sauce).
Tortolloni Di Pollo
Tricolor tortellini stuffed with cheese, prepared with chicken strips, eggplant slices, and homemade marinara sauce.
Cavatelli con Salsiccia
Cavatelli and homemade sausage in a creamy pesto sauce.
Agnelotti Rossini
Half moon pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese in a creamy tomato sauce with prosciutto and peas.
Meat Ravioli marinara
Served with marinara, or bolognese sauce please let us know
Cheese Ravioli marinara
Served with marinara, bolognese sauce , please let us know
Meat Ravioli with Alfredo
Stuffed pasta.
Cheese Ravioli with Alfredo
Stuffed pasta.
Gnocchi Gratinato
Gnocchi with a bolognese sauce - baked with mozzarella cheese.
Tri-colored Rottolo
Tri-colored pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach - topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese and then baked.
Pappardelle Con Porcini
Imported Italian porcini mushrooms sauteed with borolo red wine, Parmesan cheese and cream.
Pappardelle Alfredo Con Pollo
Served with chicken.
Pappardelle Con Broccoli E Gamberi
Broccoli and shrimp in a lightly spicy oil and garlic sauce.
Homemade Gnocchi
Homemade gnocchi stuffed with Asiago cheese in our delicious creamy tomato sauce
Pollo Alla Parmigiana
Tender pan-fried chicken breast topped with marinara and baked with mozzarella cheese.
Pollo Vesuvio
Half chicken with potato wedges baked with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, potato wedges, white wine.
Pollo Alla Cacciatora
Half chicken sauted with onions, mushrooms, black olives, marsala wine and marinara sauce - then baked.
Vitello Piemontese
Tender veal sauteed in a creamy porcini mushroom sauce with porcini ravioli.
Pollo Piemontese
Chicken sauteed in a creamy porcini mushroom sauce with porcini ravioli.
Vitello All Parmigiana
Pan-fried veal with marinara, mozzarella cheese and baked.
Salmone Alla Grilla
Served with a side of mixed vegetables and pasta.
Salmone Vesuvio
Salmon sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, potato wedges, and white wine.
Pollo, Vitello, Pranzo E Pesce
Drinks
Espresso
Cappuccino
Coffee
Latte
Coke, diet coke, sprite
Can soda , please pick a flavor
Pellegrino water
Bottle
Orangina or lemonata St Pellegrino sodas
Please pick a can flavor
Chocolate Tartufo
A scoop of chocolate gelato with a zabaglione cream center with cocoa powder and crushed hazelnuts.
Lemon Tartufo
A ball of lemon gelato with a limoncello liqueur center covered with sweet lemon meringue crumbles.
Chocolate Souffle with A Scoop of Vanilla Gelato
Tiramisu
Lady fingers tiramisu , a very traditional Italian cake
Italian Canolli
Two italian crusty Canolli filled with Canolli cream and chocolate chip and topped with sugar powder
Dessert
Extras -sides
Side of homemade Meatballs
Two ground beef meat balls made in house, served in homemade marinara sauce
Homemade Italian sausage
Two links of homemade Italian sausage, served in homemade marinara sauce
Side of grilled chicken
Side of grilled chicken
Extra shrimp
Extra shrimp
Add gluten free pasta
Add gluten free pasta to a dish
Broccoli
Side of broccoli or add broccoli to a dish , please specify
OSSO BUCCO MILANESE
Beef shank osso bucco made with red sauce , white wine, vegetables and herbs and served with a side of Risotto Bolognese (meat sauce)
Pollo alla PICATTA
Lightly breaded chicken breast, sauted with garlic, capers,Italian parsley, salt and pepper , white wine, lemon and served with linguine pasta and broccoli