Pizza Art Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing Pizza Art Cafe, a cozy neighborhood spot in Chicago offering wood-fired pizza cooked to perfection in a brick oven. Known for their delicious pizza with thin crusts and fresh homemade flavors, Pizza Art Cafe also serves up incredible antipasti dishes like bruschetta and house mussels. Their pasta options, such as Pomodoro and Carbonara, are equally impressive with flavorful sauces made with quality ingredients. Customers rave about the friendly service and intimate ambiance, making it a great spot for a casual dinner or special occasions like birthdays. The unique offerings like smoked meat toppings and diverse cheese choices set Pizza Art Cafe apart from the rest, creating a memorable dining experience for all. Stop by for a taste of authentic Italian cuisine at Pizza Art Cafe.
Antipasti
Bruschetta
Garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, basil & feta on grilled homemade pita bread
Crostini
Grilled homemade pita bread covered with mozzarella and topped with: Alici - Anchovies, garlic and olive oil; Smoked Meat - House-cured smoked beef, garlic and olive oil
Lasagna ART
Sautéed ground beef and onions layered with thin, crispy pastry in a Lasagna style then topped with Agria cream and fresh garlic
Seasonal Veggies
Brick oven roasted vegetables tossed in a delicate garlic and olive oil sauce
Mixed Platter
A combo of our smoked beef or prosciutto crudo, with cheese & pita bread
House Mussels
A Mediterranean dish of mussels sautéed in a white wine sauce
Shrimp
Shrimp tossed in olive oil, garlic and salt
Minestrone
Spicy tomato & vegetable soup combined with pasta, basil & Parmigiano
Creamy Chicken
Creamy chicken with white wine and vegetables
White Bean
Thick & hearty soup with onions, celery, carrots & house-cured smoked beef
Soups
Pasta
Pomodoro
Pasta drenched in our chunky homemade tomato sauce
Pesto
A simple pasta dish using our homemade Pesto sauce
Bolognese
Bolognese sauce made with the finest quality ground beef
Verdure
Grilled seasonal vegetables in tomato sauce, sautéed in olive oil & fresh garlic
Carbonara
Pasta prepared with onions, smoked beef, eggs and cream
Frutti di Mare
Pasta tossed in a creamy, mixed seafood sauce
Chicken
Salmon (8 oz)
T-Bone (10-12oz)
Grill
Sides
Grilled Veggies
Regular Mushrooms
Creamy Mushrooms
Roast Potatoes
Arugula Salad
Seasoned Rice
House-Baked Pita Bread
Shrimp & Mussels
A dish of shrimp and mussels sautéed in a white wine sauce
Ćevapčići
Handmade beef sausages in homemade pita bread with chopped onions & soft cheese
Jasko's Balls
House-made, beef & herb meat balls served in pomodoro gravy w/ pasta
Chicken Marsala
Chicken breast in house Marsala wine & mushroom sauce over spaghetti
Chicken Piccata
Finely sliced chicken breast sautéed in olive oil, capers & garlic butter w/ potatoes
Risotto di Mare
Mixed seafood & rice sautéed in garlic & white wine w/ Parmigiano
Over Roasted Octopus
Brick oven roasted octopus and potatoes served in a white wine, garlic & olive oil sauce limited availability (please ask your server); serves 2, 4 or 6
House Specials
Veggie Pizza
Marinara
Tomato sauce and garlic oil (Note: no cheese)
Margherita
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil
Funghi
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sliced mushrooms, parsley and garlic oil
Porcini
Funghi with added, imported, Mediterranean Porcini mushrooms
Spinaci
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spinach and garlic oil, with or w/out fresh mozzarella
Pugliese
Mozzarella, Pugliese sauce, onions and grated Pecorino cheese
Quattro Formaggi
Four sections: Mozzarella, Pecorino, Gorgonzola & Romano cheese over tomato sauce
Vegetariana
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, brick oven roasted seasonal vegetables
Rucola
Tomato sauce and mozzarella with arugula and cherry tomatoes
Bosniaca
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spinach, feta, eggs and garlic oil
Contadina
White Pizza! mozzarella, pear, Gorgonzola and walnuts
Greek
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, feta, red onion, olives
Prosciutto
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and Prosciutto di Parma* (cured Italian ham)
Pepperoni
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and pepperoni
Salame
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and salame
Diavola
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, salame and hot green peppers
Pizza Lasagna
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ricotta cheese and ham*
Pizza Bolognese
Mozzarella and our homemade Bolognese sauce
Quattro Stagioni
Four sections: artichoke, olives, mushrooms, ham* on mozzarella & tomato sauce
Capricciosa
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, artichoke, ham*, olives topped with an egg over easy
Siciliana
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sliced assorted roasted peppers, smoked meat & mushrooms
Calzone
Folded over pizza filled tomato sauce, mozzarella and ham topped w/ garlic oil
Panzerotto
Folded over pizza filled with mozzarella, sour cream, mushrooms and ham - topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella
Bosco
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Gorgonzola, ham* and onions
Bresaola
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, smoked beef and arugula
Spaniard
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, chorizo, red pepper, red onion, black olives & artichoke
Florentino
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Prosciutto cotto, spinach, cherry tomatoes & topped with an egg
Pizza D'estate
Summer Pizza Soft cheese, fresh tomatoes, & Italian ham Prosciutto di Parma* topped with olives
Pizza D'inverno
Winter Pizza Tomato sauce, mozzarella, salame, sundried tomato and onion
Meat Pizza
Seafood Pizza
Napoletana
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, tomato and olive oil
Calabrese
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, tuna, anchovies and olives
Salmone
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and smoked salmon
Pizza ART
Shrimp with our white Pugliese sauce and parsley
House Salad
Mixed greens, fresh basil, tomato, red onion, cucumber & balsamic vinaigrette
Greek Salad
Mixed greens, fresh basil, tomato, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, hot green peppers, feta & Greek black olives & white wine vinaigrette
Blue Cheese Salad
Mixed greens, fresh basil, tomato, red onion, cucumber, blue cheese & balsamic vinaigrette
Italiana
Mixed greens, mozzarella, tomatoes, onion, corn, olives & pesto dressing
Pollo
Mixed greens, grilled chicken, onions, mushrooms, Gorgonzola & pesto dressing
Tuna Niçoise
Mixed greens, tuna, egg, potatoes, cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, parsley & vinaigrette
Estate
Mixed greens, smoked salmon, cherry tomatoes, onions, red pepper, avocado & pesto dressing
Fragola
Mixed greens, grilled chicken, strawberries, green onion, feta, almonds & sweet vinaigrette
L'Insalata ART
Mixed greens, grilled chicken, shrimp, egg, red pepper, orange, onions, olives & vinaigrette
Salads
Mozzarella Bar
Caprese
Classic tomato salad w/ fresh mozzarella, fresh basil & balsamic vinaigrette
Arugula - Pom
Creamy mozzarella burrata on a bed of arugula with cherry tomatoes
Salmon
Smoked salmon with arugula, served with creamy mozzarella burrata
Cannoli
Single pastry with creamy filling served with whipped cream
Tiramisu
Classic Tiramisu
Crepes
Crepes served with a choice of Nutella or Preserve filling
Desserts
Beverages
Espresso
Short coffee