45 Years of family tradition.
Bottaio is Located at the north end of Downtown Libertyville on Milwaukee Avenue in a free standing two story, stucco building. Opened in 1997 Bottaio has become an integral part of the community, serving both residents and businesses with pride and professionalism.
Fresh vegetables, fish and various meats prepared as modern interpretations of traditional dishes from the Abruzzo region of Italy.
We hope to see you soon, Ciao!
PHONE
(847) 573-1800
LOCATION
Bottaio 946 N Milwaukee Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048
HOURS
M-Th 11am–9pm
F - 11am–10pm
Sa - 11:30am–10pm Su - 11:30am - 8pm
LUNCH MENU
ANTIPASTI - apps
$8
Bruschetta
italian bread baked with tomato, garlic and parmesan cheese
$8
$10
Crostini Funghi
italian bread baked with mushroom, garlic and parmesan cheese
$10
$12
Calamari Fritti
fried baby squid
$12
$14
Cozze Diavolate
mussels sauteed in a spicy tomato herb sauce
$14
$15
Antipasto
assortment of cured meats, cheeses and grilled veggies
$15
$15
Mozzarella e Prosciutto
fresh mozzarella and cured ham
$15
SOUP & SALAD
cup $4
/
bowl $6
Zuppa's
soups of the day
cup $4
/
bowl $6
$12
Caprese
tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, e.v.o.o
$12
$16
Salmon
salmon fillet grilled, mixed greens, dill dressing
$16
$14
Caesar Con Pollo
romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan, grilled chicken
$14
$12
Pere
mixed greens, raisins, walnuts, pears, gorgonzola, e.v.o.o, balsamic glaze, add chicken - 2
$12
$10
Bottaio Wedge
iceberg wedge, gorgonzola, crispy prosiutto, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette dressing
$10
Pizza
$12
Margherita
cheese, basil, tomato sauce
$12
$14
Capricciosa
mushrooms, artichokes, ham, olives, cheese, tomato sauce
$14
$15
Prosciutto Arugula
cured ham, arugula, cheese, tomato sauce
$15
$15
Funghi Prosciutto
mushrooms, cured ham, cheese, tomato sauce
$15
$14
Salamini Piccante
spicy salami, onions, cheese, tomato sauce
$14
$10
Salsicca Gorgonzola
sausage, gorgonzola, cheese, tomato sauce
$10
PASTA - noodles
$13
Fettuccine Bottaio
fettuccine pasta sauteed with chicken and broccoli in a parmesan cheese, cream sauce
$13
$12
Tortellacci Crema
homemade round pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese in a tomato cream sauce
$12
$13
Penne Russo Pollo
penne pasta sauteed with chicken in a vodka tomato cream sauce and parmesan
$13
$12
Rigatoni Quattro Formaggi
rigatoni pasta sauteed in a four cheese cream sauce
$12
$13
Spaghetti Bolognese
spaghetti pasta sauteed in a cheesy bolognese meat sauce
$13
$12
Fettuccine Funghi
fettuccine pasta sauteed with mixed mushrooms, parmesan cheese, cream sauce
$12
$15
Farfalle Salmone
pieces of salmon sauteed in a vodka tomato cream sauce served over bow tie pasta
$15
SANDWICHES
$11
Polpette
homemade meatballs, mozzarella cheese, sweet pepper, tomato sauce, italian bread
$11
$11
Salsiccia
homemade sausage, mozzarella cheese, sweet pepper, tomato sauce, italian bread
$11
$12
Pollo Parmigiana
chicken breast breaded, pan fried, topped with tomato, cheese, served on italian bread or pasta
$12
$13
Prosciutto Caprese
cured ham, fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato, basil, balsamic vinaigrette, served on italian bread
$13
$12
Pollo Griglia
grilled chicken breast, sun dried tomatoes, capers, basil, arugula, served on italian bread
$12
$12
Melanzana Parmigiana
layers of eggplant baked with mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, served on italian bread or pasta
$12
$16
Scampi
shrimp, broccoli sauteed with garlic and butter, served on italian bread
$16
LUNCH SPECIAL $10
half a pasta and your choice of cup of soup or salad
DINNER MENU
ANTIPASTI -apps
$15
Antipasto
assortment of cured meats, cheeses and grilled veggies
$15
$15
Mozzarella e Prosciutto
fresh mozzarella and cured ham
$15
$16
Prosciutto e Formaggi Misti
imported cheeses and cured ham
$16
$15
Imported Cheese Plate
assortment of imported cheeses, walnuts and olives
$15
$16
Carpaccio Di Manzo
thin sliced tenderloin topped with e.v.o.o, lemon, arugula and cheese
$16
$14
Polpo o Calamari Griglia
grilled squid or octopus, served with grilled veggies
$14
$16
Scampi Arrosto
shrimp baked with seasoned bread crumbs, e.v.o.o, garlic
$16
$12
Calamari Fritti
fried baby squid
$12
$14
Cozze Diavolate
mussels sauteed in a spicy tomato herb sauce
$14
$10
Crostini Funghi
italian bread baked with mushroom, garlic and parmesan cheese
$10
$8
Bruschetta
italian bread baked with tomato, garlic and parmesan cheese
$8
$13
Bruschetta Prosciutto
italian bread baked with fresh mozzarella cheese, topped with cured ham
$13
ZUPPE - soup
$8
Pasta e Fagioli
italian bean and pasta soup
$8
$8
Tortellini in Brodo
mini meat filled pasta in a chicken broth
$8
CONTORNI -sides
$6
Patate
roasted or mashed potaotes
$6
$9
Spinaci
spinach sauteed with e.v.o.o, garlic
$9
$6
Polpette o Salsiccia
meatballs or italian sausage
$6
INSALATE - salads
$12
Caprese
tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, e.v.o.o
$12
$11
Tre Colori
fennel, radicchio, arugula, e.v.o.o, lemon
$11
$16
Mare
shrimp, mussels, calamari, octopus, e.v.o.o, lemon
$16
$14
Caesar Con Pollo
romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan, grilled chicken
$14
$12
Barbabietole
roasted beets, fennel, oranges, onions, walnuts, goat cheese, e.v.o.o, balsamic glaze
$12
$12
Pere
mixed greens, pears, raisins, walnuts, gorgonzola, e.v.o.o, balsamic glaze. add grilled chicken - 2
$12
$11
Mista
mixed greens, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette dressing
$11
$10
Bottaio Wedge
iceberg wedge, gorgonzola, crispy prosciutto, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette dressing
$10
PIZZA - 10" pizza
$12
Margherita
cheese, basil, tomato sauce
$12
$14
Capricciosa
mushrooms, artichokes, ham, olives, cheese, tomato sauce
$14
$15
Prosciutto Arugula
cured ham, arugula, cheese, tomato sauce
$15
$15
Funghi Prosciutto
mushrooms, cured ham, cheese, tomato sauce
$15
$14
Salamini Piccante
spicy salami, onions, cheese, tomato sauce
$14
$15
Salsiccia Gorgonzola
italian sausage, gorgonzola, cheese, tomato sauce
$15
PASTA - noodles
$16
Capellini Pomodoro
angel hair pasta sauteed in a tomato sauce
$16
$18
Rigatoni Quattro Formaggio
rigatoni pasta sauteed in a four cheese sauce
$18
$19
Spaghetti Bolognese
spaghetti pasta sauteed in a cheesy bolognese meat sauce
$19
$19
Lasagna Di Carne
layers of pasta, ricotta cheese, meat and parmesan cheese, baked in a tomato sauce
$19
$19
Pasta Polpette o Salsiccia
choice of pasta sauteed with meatballs or sausage, sauteed in a tomato sauce
$19
$19
Fettuccine Funghi
fettuccine pasta sauteed with mushrooms in a parmesan cheese, cream sauce
$19
$19
Melanzana Parmigiana
layers of eggplant baked with mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, angel hair pasta
$19
$18
Ravioli Noce o Pomodoro
homemade ravioli sauteed in a walnut cream sauce or tomato sauce
$18
$18
Tortellacci Crema
homemade round pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese in a tomato sauce
$18
$19
Penne Russo Pollo
penne pasta sauteed with chicken in a vodka tomato cream sauce and parmesan
$19
$18
Penne Puttanesca
penne pasta sauteed with capers, olives and anchovies in a tomato sauce
$18
$19
Bucatini Matriciana
straw pasta sauteed with italian bacon, onions, parmesan cheese and tomato sauce
$19
$18
Farfalle Spinaci Fagioli
bow tie pasta sauteed with spinach, parmesan cheese and cannellini beans
$18
$19
Penne Pecorino
penne pasta sauteed with sausage, sweet peas, goat cheese in a spicy tomato cream sauce
$19
$19
Risotto Peperonata
arborio rice sauteed with chicken, onions, peppers, parmesan cheese and tomato sauce
$19
$19
Fettuccine Bottaio
fettuccine pasta sauteed with chicken and broccoli in a parmesan cheese, cream sauce
$19
PESCE - fish
$19
Fettuccine Vongole e Carciofi
fettuccine sauteed with fresh clams and artichokes in a white wine, garlic sauce
$19
$20
Linguini Calamari
linguini pasta sauteed with baby squid in a spicy tomato sauce
$20
$25
Salmone Alforno o Limone
salmon fillet baked in a tomato or lemon wine sauce, served with angel hair pasta
$25
$24
Fettuccine Frutti Di Mare
wide flat pasta sauteed with clams, squid, shrimp, mussels in white or red wine sauce
$24
$21
Farfalle Salmone
pieces of salmon sauteed in a vodka tomato cream sauce, served over bow tie pasta
$21
$22
Rigatoni Scampi
shrimp sauteed in a spicy tomato sauce over rigatoni pasta
$22
$22
Scampi Prosecco
shrimp sauteed with onions in a prosecco wine cream sauce, served over linguini pasta
$22
$20
Linguini Cozze
linguini pasta sauteed with mussels in a spicy tomato sauce
$20
CARNE - meat & chicken
$27
Ossobuco
veal shank baked with garden vegetables in a tomato, wine sauce, over angel hair pasta
$27
$20
Pollo Vesuvio
half chicken baked with potatoes, garlic and herbs in a white wine sauce
$20
$20
Pollo Diavola
half chicken baked with roasted red peppers in a spicy white wine, garlic sauce
$20
$20
Pollo Cacciatore
half chicken baked with peppers, onions and mushrooms in a white wine, tomato herb sauce
$20
$26
Veal Marsala
veal medallions sauteed with mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce, served with veggies and mashed potatoes
$26
$26
Veal Picatta
veal medallions sauteed with capers in a lemon wine sauce, served with veggies and mashed potatoes
$26
$32
Veal Chop Grigliatto
veal chop grilled and topped with mushrooms, served with vegetables and mashed potatoes
$32
$32
Veal Parmigiana
veal chop breaded, pan fried, topped with tomato, cheese, served with angel hair pasta
$32
$32
Filetto Alla Griglia
10oz fillet mignon grilled, topped with mushrooms, served with veggies and mashed potatoes
$32
$26
Brasato Di Agnello
lamb shank baked with potatoes in a tomato, white wine, herb sauce
$26
$21
Pollo Basilico
chicken breasts sauteed with in a white wine, basil, tomato sauce, served with angel hair pasta
$21
$21
Pollo Marsala
chicken breasts sauteed with mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce, served with veggies and mashed potatoes
$21
$21
Pollo Picatta
chicken breasts sauteed with capers in a white wine, lemon sauce, served with veggies and mashed potatoes
$21
$22
Pollo Fiorentina
chicken breasts topped with spinach and cheese in a marsala, cream sauce, served veggies and mashed potatoes
$22
$20
Pollo Milanese
chicken breast breaded, pan fried, topped with arugula salad and cheese, served with mashed potatoes
$20
$18
Pollo Parmigiana
chicken breast breaded, pan fried, topped with tomato, cheese, served with angel hair pasta
$18
all entrees come with soup or salad
08/23/19 - 08/29/19
SPECIALS
INSALATA DI ANGURIA ... $12.00
Watermelon salad tossed with grape tomatoes, arugula, feta cheese
topped with a balsamic vinaigrette.
PROSCIUTTO E MELONE ... $16.00
Appetizer of Prosciutto Di Parma served with cantaloupe melon.
PASTA PROSCIUTTO ... $19.00
Rolled homemade pasta stuffed with basil, ham and
mozzarella cheese, baked in a tomato cream sauce.
PESCE BIANCO BOTTAIO ... $26.00
Fillet of Lake Superior Whitefish baked in our wood burning oven with
fresh tomatoes in a white wine, garlic sauce, topped with roasted almonds and walnuts,
served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.
POLLO FANTASIA ... $22.00
Chicken breasts sautéed with yellow squash, roasted red peppers, sweet peas and zucchini,
in a white wine, garlic sauce, served over angel hair pasta.
VITELLO PERE ... $27.00
Veal medallions sautéed with fresh pears, asparagus and sun dried tomatoes
in a mascarpone cheese sauce, served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.
MAIALE CACCIATORE... $31.00
16oz Pork Chop baked in our wood burning oven with mixed peppers,
onions and mushrooms in a white wine, tomato, herb sauce,
served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.
ALL ENTREES COME WITH SOUP OR SALAD
CATERING Menu
half pans serve 8 - 10 people ~ full pans serve 15 - 20 people
we require catering orders to be submitted 24 hours before your event
APPETIZERS
half $35
/
full $68
Antipasto
assorted mixed meats, cheeses and veggies
half $35
/
full $68
half $30
/
full 58
Veggies
assorted grilled or sauteed veggies
half $30
/
full 58
half $25
/
full $48
Bruschetta
fresh tomatoes, garlic, parmigiano cheese, baked on italian bread
half $25
/
full $48
half $30
/
full $58
Crostini Funghi
mushrooms, garlic, parmigiana cheese, baked on italian bread
half $30
/
full $58
SALADS
half $22
/
full $42
House Salad
mixed greens served with our homemade dressing
half $22
/
full $42
half $25
/
full $48
Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, croutons, parmigiana cheese and dressing
half $25
/
full $48
half $45
/
full $88
Chicken Caesar Salad
caesar salad with grilled chicken
half $45
/
full $88
half $35
/
full $68
Italian Salad
assorted meats and cheese chopped with mixed greens, served with our homemade italian dressing
half $35
/
full $68
PASTA
half $35
/
full $68
Pasta Pomodoro
your choice of pasta in a tomato sauce
half $35
/
full $68
half $40
/
full $78
Pasta Bolognese
your choice of pasta in a meat sauce
half $40
/
full $78
half $40
/
full $78
Pasta Alfredo
your choice of pasta in alfredo cream sauce
half $40
/
full $78
half $42
/
full $82
Tortellacci
pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese in a tomato cream sauce
half $42
/
full $82
half $42
/
full $82
Baked Penne
penne pasta baked with mozzarella cheese in a tomato sauce
half $42
/
full $82
half $45
/
full $88
Pasta Prosciutto
pasta rolled with ham, basil and cheese, baked in a tomato cream sauce
half $45
/
full $88
half $42
/
full $82
Quattro Formaggi
pasta sauteed in a four cheese, cream sauce
half $42
/
full $82
half $40
/
full $78
Pasta Russo
your choice of pasta in a vodka tomato sauce
half $40
/
full $78
half $60
/
full $118
Shrimp Alfredo
pasta sauteed with shrimp in a alfredo sauce
half $60
/
full $118
half $60
/
full $118
Pasta Calamari
pasta sauteed with baby squid in a spicy tomato sauce
half $60
/
full $118
CHICKEN & VEAL
half $50
/
full $118
Pollo Marsala
chicken breasts and mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce
half $50
/
full $118
half $50
/
full $98
Pollo Piccata
chicken breasts sauteed with capers in a lemon wine sauce
half $50
/
full $98
half $50
/
full $98
Pollo Cacciatore
chicken breasts sauteed with mushrooms, peppers, onions in a tomato, white wine sauce
half $50
/
full $98
half $50
/
full $98
Pollo Vesuvio
chicken breasts and potatoes in garlic, herbs, white wine sauce
half $50
/
full $98
half $50
/
Full $98
Pollo Parmigiana
chicken breasts breaded, pan fried, baked with cheese and tomato sauce
half $50
/
Full $98
half $60
/
full $118
Veal Marsala
veal medallions sauteed with mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce
half $60
/
full $118
half $60
/
full $118
Veal Piccata
veal medallions sauteed with capers in a lemon white wine sauce
half $60
/
full $118
ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES
half $40
/
full $78
Giambotta
sausage, peppers and onions sauteed in a spicy white wine tomato sauce
half $40
/
full $78
half $50
/
full $98
Eggplant Parmigiana
pan fried layers of eggplant baked with cheese and tomato sauce
half $50
/
full $98
half $22
/
full $42
Vesuvio Potatoes
roasted potatoes in a white wine herb sauce
half $22
/
full $42
$15 per dozen
Meatballs
$15 per dozen
$30 per dozen
Italian Sausage
$30 per dozen
DESSERT
half $48
Tiramisu
half $48
EVENT Menu
LUNCH $22.95 ~ DINNER $32.95
APPETIZERS
(choose one for lunch, two for dinner, apps served family style)
Antipasto
assortment of cured meats, cheeses and grilled veggies
Crostini Funghi
Italian bread baked with mushrooms, garlic and parmesan cheese
Calamari Fritti
fried baby squid
Bruschetta
Italian bread baked with tomato, garlic and parmesan cheese
Bruschetta Romana
Italian bread baked topped with cold diced toamto, basil, garlic and parmesan
SOUPS & SALADS
(choose one)
Minestrone Soup
mixed vegetables and pasta soup
Stracciatella Soup
Italian spinach egg drop soup
House Salad
mixed lettuce, tomato, carrots, bottaio's homemade Italian dressing
Balsamic Salad
mixed lettuce, tomato carrot, bottaio's homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese and bottaio's homemade caesar dressing
ENTREES
(choose two entrees for lunch ~ choose three entrees for dinner, guests will be given a printed menu to make selection)
Chicken Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese and caesar dressing topped with grilled chicken breast
additional $2
Salmon Salad
bed of mixed greens topped with grilled salmon fillet and our homemade dill dressing
additional $2
Rigatoni Bolognese
rigatoni pasta sauteed in a cheesy bolognese meat sauce
Tortellacci Crema
homemade round pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese in a tomato sauce
Penne Russo
penne pasta sauteed in a vodka tomato cream sauce and parmesan cheese
Farfalle Quattro Formaggi
rigatoni pasta sauteed in a four cheese sauce
Ravioli Pomodoro
pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese sauteed in a tomato sauce
Penne Primavera
penne pasta sauteed with mixed garden vegetables sauteed in a tomato sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana
layers of eggplant baked with mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, served with pasta
Pollo Parmigiana
chicken breast breaded, pan fried, topped with tomato, cheese, served with pasta
Chicken Basilico
chicken breast sauteed in a basil tomato sauce, served with pasta
Chicken Marsala
chicken breast sauteed with mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce, served with vegetables and potatoes
Chicken Picatta
chicken breast sauteed with capers in a lemon white wine sauce, served with vegetables and potatoes
Chicken Vesuvio
chicken breast and potatoes baked in a white wine, garlic, herb sauce
additional $5
Veal Marsala
veal medallions sauteed with mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce, served with vegetables and potatoes
additional $5
additional $5
Veal Picatta
veal medallions sauteed with capers in a lemon, white wine sauce, served with vegetables and potatoes
additional $5
additional $8
Filet Mignon
10oz grilled fillet mignon, topped with sauteed mushrooms, served with vegetables and potatoes
additional $8
additional $3
Salmon Alforno
norwegian salmon fillet baked in a white wine, tomato sauce, served with vegetables and potatoes
additional $3
additional $3
Salmon Limone
norwegian salmon fillet baked in a white wine lemon sauce, served with vegetables and potatoes
additional $3
DESSERTS
(choose one)
Tiramisu
Mini Cannoli
Vanilla Gelato
Chocolate Gelato
Strawberry Gelato
Final menu selections and guest count must be confirmed 48 hours before the event. Additional menu requests can be accommodated in consultation with our Event Manager. Packages include house non - alcoholic beverages and printing of individual menus. Tax and Gratuity are not included.
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BOTTAIO
946 N. Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
847-573-1800
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