Moderno menu - Highland Park IL 60035 - (847) 433-8600

Menu

Drinks
- Berghoff Root Beer $3
- San Pellegrino $3
- Barrit's Ginger Beer $3

Lunch Soups

Soups
- Tuscan White Bean Soup $5
- Butternut Squash Soup $5

Small Plates

Small Plates
- Marinated Olives $7
  
  Herbs and olive oil. Gluten free.
- Butternut Squash Soup $8
  
  Amaretto crumble and extra virgin olive oil. Gluten free.
- Organic Bean Soup $8
  
  Argyle spice, cognac and pesto. Gluten free.
- Whipped Ricotta Bruschetta $11
  
  Olives and arugula pesto. Gluten free.
- Arancini $12
  
  Crispy risotto balls. Mascarpone, fresh herbs and lemon. Gluten free.
- East Coast Mussels $13
  
  Spicy arrabiata sauce and hazelnuts. Gluten free.
- Crispy Potatoes $9
  
  Grana Padano cheese, aioli and espelette chile. Gluten free.
- Beef Carpaccio $14
  
  Marinated mushrooms and provolone cheese. Gluten free.
- Antipasti $15
  
  Italian meats, cheeses, pickled vegetables and olives. Gluten free.

Lunch Salads

Salads
- Scoop Salad $8
  
  Tuna or chicken salad, mixed greens and lemon vinaigrette.
- Arugula Salad $8
  
  Crispy prosciutto, pine nuts, pickled red onion and farmer's cheese.
- Mixed Greens Salad $8
  
  Cherry tomatoes, Spanish cheese, crispy shallot and white wine vinaigrette.
- Chopped Romaine Salad $8
  
  Oven dried tomato, radicchio, olives and creamy Parmesan dressing.
- Chopped Veggie Salad $8
  
  Olives, red pepper, onion, cucumber, blue cheese and sherry vinaigrette.
- Baby Spinach Salad $8
  
  Mushrooms, pickled onion, Pecorino cheese and black pepper vinaigrette.
- Arugula and Pepper Salad $8
  
  Red pepper, cannellini beans and red wine vinaigrette.

Salad

Salad
- Arugula Salad $10
  
  Crispy country ham, pine nuts, pickled red onion and farmer's cheese. Gluten free.
- Shaved Fall Vegetables Salad $11
  
  Arugula, roasted garlic dressing and aged provolone. Gluten free.
- Roasted Beets Salad $11
  
  Raspberries, pistachio, mascarpone and Grenache vinegar.
- Organic Mixed Greens Salad $10
  
  Cherry tomatoes, Mahon cheese, crispy shallot and chardonnay vinaigrette.
- Apple and Spinach Salad $10
  
  Brown butter vinaigrette, goat cheese and hazelnut croutons.
- Whole Leaf Romaine Salad $10
  
  Oven dried tomato, radicchio, olives and creamy Parmesan dressing. Gluten free.

Pizza

Pizza
- Fresh Mozzarella Pizza $12
  
  Puglia tomatoes and basil. Comes half-baked. Finish baking at home.
- Moderno Pancetta Pizza $15
  
  Aged Gouda, Meadow Haven egg and fresh oregano. Comes half-baked. Finish baking at home.
- Grilled Fennel Pizza $14
  
  Aged provolone, Puglia tomatoes and mushrooms. Comes half-baked. Finish baking at home.
- Pepperoni Pizza $13
  
  Grana Padano cheese, mushrooms and green olives. Comes half-baked. Finish baking at home.
- Spiced Lamb Pizza $15
  
  Yogurt, goat cheese and arugula. Comes half-baked. Finish baking at home.
- 4 Formagi Pizza $12
  
  Four cheeses and saffron juice. Comes half-baked. Finish baking at home.

Meat

Meat
- Moderno 1/2 Boneless Chicken $19
  
  Italian onion sweet and sour. Gluten free.
- Grilled Skirt Steak $23
  
  Creamy polenta and roasted tomato sauce. Gluten free.
- New York Strip Steak $28
  
  Iron skillet seared, caramelized onions and extra virgin olive oil. Gluten free.
- Veal Milanese $19
  
  Creamy heirloom potato salad and red peppers.
- Braised Lamb Shank $21
  
  Baby potatoes and natural juices. Gluten free.

Seafood

Seafood
- Whole Roasted Rainbow Trout $18
  
  Fennel-mushroom-tomato ragu.
- Seared Diver Scallops $28
  
  Artichokes, olives and pesto. Gluten free.
- Ocean Raised Salmon $24
  
  Tuscan white beans and almond-roasted red pepper sauce. Gluten free.
- Italian Seafood Stew $21
  
  Striped bass, mussels, lemon, Roman grains, herbs and white wine.
- Whole Grilled Prawns $26
  
  Arugula, red onion and chorizo vinaigrette. Gluten free.

Hand-Made Family-Size Pasta

Pasta (Hand Made Every Morning)
- Strangozzi $11
  
  Thick linguini shaped pasta. Fresh black pepper and Pecorino cheese.
- Strozzapreta with Pancetta $15
  
  Hand-twisted pasta. Tomato sauce, arugula and Parmesan.
- Linguini Carbonara $16
  
  Homemade bacon and aged Gouda.
- Rigatoni with Sausage $14
  
  Spicy homemade sausage, rapini and roasted tomato.
- Corzetti with Pesto $12
  
  Coin-shaped pasta. Sheep's milk ricotta and crispy capers.
- Pappardelle Bolognese $16
  
  Wide flat noodle. Braised wild boar, currants and Grana Padano cheese.
- Chitarra with Meatballs $16
  
  Square spaghetti shape. Spicy tomato sauce and ricotta cheese.
- Garganelli Sicilia $14
  
  Penne shaped pasta. Anchovy, garlic and Puglia tomatoes.
- Cavatelli with Lamb Ragu $16
  
  Hot dog bun shape. Onion and white wine broth.
- Ricotta Ravioli $15
  
  Swiss chard and brown butter.
- Gnocchi with Tomatoes $14
  
  Light potato dumpling. Mushrooms and Parmesan cheese.

Lunch Cold Sandwiches

Cold Sandwiches
- Italian Sub $8
  
  Italian meats, provolone cheese and Moderno vinaigrette. Includes choice of chips.
- Chicken Salad Sandwich $8
  
  Red pepper, pistachio nuts and lemon aioli on multigrain. Includes choice of chips.
- Roast Beef Sub $8
  
  Horseradish mayo and provolone cheese. Includes choice of chips.
- Tomato Focaccia Sandwich $8
  
  Sopressata, mozzarella and red onion. Includes choice of chips.
- Americano Sub $8
  
  Roasted turkey, ham and American cheese. Includes choice of chips.
- Tuna Salad Sandwich $8
  
  Celery, onion and lemon mayo on multigrain. Includes choice of chips.
- Prosciutto Sub $8
  
  Fresh mozzarella and basil. Includes choice of chips.

Lunch Hot Panini

Hot Panini
- Ham and Cheese Panini $9
  
  Italian ham, Spanish cheese and Parmesan sauce. Includes chips.
- Veggie Panini $9
  
  Eggplant, red pepper, zucchini, goat cheese and pesto. Includes chips.
- Chicken Club Panini $9
  
  Chicken, pancetta, Spanish cheese and tomato mayo. Includes chips.
- Roast Beef Panini $9
  
  Blue cheese and caramelized onion. Includes chips.
- Grilled Cheese Panini $9
  
  Herb Boursin cheese, provolone and Gouda. Includes chips.
- PLT Panini $9
  
  Pancetta, arugula and tomato pesto. Includes chips.

Lunch Sides
- Potato Salad $3
- Tuscan Bean Salad $3
- Coleslaw $3

Sides

Sides
- Brussels Sprouts $6
- Creamy Polenta $6
- Crispy Baby Red Potatoes $6
- Local Organic Vegetables $6
- Spicy Rapini with Tomatoes and Garlic $6

Kids and Young Adults

Kid's and Young Adults
- Kid's Cheese Pizza $8
  
  Tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Kid's Sausage Pizza $9
  
  Tomato sauce, sausage and mozzarella cheese.
- Kid's Pepperoni Pizza $9
  
  Tomato sauce, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese.
- Kid's Grilled Steak $9
  
  Local vegetables. Gluten free.
- Kid's Cavatelli Pasta $6
  
  Butter and side of Parmesan.
- Kid's Spaghetti and Meatballs $7
  
  Handcut fresh pasta and tomato sauce.
- Kid's Linguine and Chicken $7
  
  Olive oil, garlic and side of Parmesan.
- Kid's Grilled Chicken Breast $8
  
  Parmesan risotto balls.

Lunch Sweets

Sweets
- Nutella Brownie $3
- Chocolate Chip Cookie $2