Ristorante Bottaio Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing Ristorante Bottaio, an authentic Italian restaurant located in Libertyville, IL. This classy establishment offers a wide range of amenities, including valet parking, outdoor seating, and a full bar. The menu features delicious lunch options like Bruschetta, Caprese Salad, and Margherita Pizza. Customers rave about the exceptional food, attentive service, and inviting atmosphere. Highlights include the woodfire Neapolitan pizzas, homemade pasta dishes, and flavorful desserts like tiramisu. The owner and staff create a warm and welcoming environment, making every visit memorable. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a casual meal, Ristorante Bottaio is a hidden gem that promises a delightful dining experience. Don't miss out on exploring the culinary delights this Italian gem has to offer.

Lunch Antipasti

Bruschetta Lunch

Italian bread baked with tomato, garlic and Parmesan cheese.

$12.00

Crostini Funghi Lunch

Italian bread baked with mushroom, garlic and Parmesan cheese.

$14.00

Calamari Fritti Lunch

Fried baby squid.

$18.00

Cozze Diavolate Lunch

Mussels sauteed in a spicy tomato herb sauce.

$20.00

Antipasto Lunch

Assortment of cured meats, cheeses and grilled veggies.

$22.00

Mozzarella e Prosciutto Lunch

Fresh mozzarella and cured ham.

$22.00

Caprese Salad Lunch

Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and extra virgin olive oil.

$17.00

Salmon Salad Lunch

Salmon fillet grilled, mixed greens and dill dressing.

$22.00

Caesar con Pollo Salad Lunch

Romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan and grilled chicken.

$20.00

Pere Salad Lunch

Mixed greens, raisins, walnuts, pears, Gorgonzola, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.

$17.00

Pere Salad with Chicken Lunch

Mixed greens, raisins, walnuts, pears, Gorgonzola, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze and grilled chicken.

$20.00

Bottaio Wedge Salad Lunch

Iceberg wedge, Gorgonzola, crispy prosciutto, tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

$14.00

Minestrone Soup - Bowl

$6.00

Lunch Soup and Salad

Lunch Pizza

Margherita Pizza Lunch

Cheese, basil and tomato sauce.

$18.00

Capricciosa Pizza Lunch

Mushrooms, artichokes, ham, olives, cheese and tomato sauce.

$20.00

Prosciutto Arugula Pizza Lunch

Cured ham, arugula, cheese and tomato sauce.

$21.00

Funghi Prosciutto Pizza Lunch

Mushrooms, cured ham, cheese and tomato sauce.

$21.00

Salamini Piccante Pizza Lunch

Spicy salami, onions, cheese and tomato sauce.

$19.00

Salsicca Gorgonzola Pizza Lunch

Sausage, Gorgonzola, cheese and tomato sauce.

$20.00

Fettuccine Bottaio Pasta Lunch

Fettuccine pasta sauteed with chicken and broccoli in a Parmesan cheese and cream sauce.

$16.00

Tortellacci Crema Pasta Lunch

Homemade round pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese in a tomato cream sauce.

$15.00

Penne Russo Pollo Pasta Lunch

Penne pasta sauteed with chicken in a vodka tomato cream sauce and Parmesan.

$16.00

Spaghetti Meatballs Lunch

spaghetti pasta and meatballs sauteed in a tomato sauce.

$16.00

Rigatoni Quattro Formaggi Pasta Lunch

Penne pasta sauteed in a 4 cheese cream sauce.

$15.00

Spaghetti Bolognese Pasta Lunch

Spaghetti pasta sauteed in a cheesy bolognese meat sauce.

$16.00

Fettuccine Funghi Pasta Lunch

Fettuccine pasta sauteed with mixed mushrooms, Parmesan cheese and cream sauce.

$15.00

Farfalle Salmone Pasta Lunch

Pieces of salmon sauteed in a vodka tomato cream sauce served over bow tie pasta.

$18.00

Lunch Pasta

Lunch Sandwiches

Polpette Sandwich Lunch

Homemade meatballs, mozzarella cheese, sweet pepper, tomato sauce and Italian bread.

$11.00

Salsiccia Sandwich Lunch

Homemade sausage, mozzarella cheese, sweet pepper, tomato sauce and Italian bread.

$11.00

Pollo Parmigiana Sandwich Lunch

Chicken breast breaded, pan fried, topped with tomato and cheese. Served on Italian bread or pasta.

$12.00

Prosciutto Caprese Sandwich Lunch

Cured ham, fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato, basil, balsamic vinaigrette and served on Italian bread.

$13.00

Pollo Griglia Sandwich Lunch

Grilled chicken breast, sun dried tomatoes, capers, basil, arugula and served on Italian bread.

$12.00

Melanzana Parmigiana Sandwich Lunch

Layers of eggplant baked with mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce and served on Italian bread or pasta.

$12.00

Scampi Sandwich Lunch

Shrimp, broccoli sauteed with garlic and butter and served on Italian bread.

$16.00

1/2 Pasta and Cup of Minestrone Lunch Special

$14.00

1/2 Pasta and House Salad Lunch Special

$14.00

Lunch Special

Dinner Antipasti

Antipasto Dinner

Assortment of cured meats, cheeses and grilled veggies.

$22.00

Mozzarella e Prosciutto Dinner

Fresh mozzarella and cured ham.

$22.00

Shrimp Cocktail

Four jumbo shrimp with our homemade cocktail sauce

$22.00

Imported Cheese Plate Dinner

Assortment of imported cheeses, walnuts and olives.

$20.00

Carpaccio Di Manzo Dinner

Thin sliced tenderloin topped with extra virgin olive oil, lemon, arugula and cheese.

$23.00

Polpo Bottaio Dinner

Grilled octopus. Served with smoked eggplant, tomato and arugula

$21.00

Calamari Griglia Dinner

Grilled calamari. Served with grilled veggies.

$21.00

Scampi Arrosto Dinner

Shrimp baked with seasoned bread crumbs, extra virgin olive oil and garlic.

$21.00

Calamari Fritti Dinner

Fried baby squid.

$18.00

Cozze Diavolate Dinner

Mussels sauteed in a spicy tomato herb sauce.

$20.00

Crostini Funghi Dinner

Italian bread baked with mushroom, garlic and Parmesan cheese.

$14.00

Bruschetta Dinner

Italian bread baked with tomato, garlic and Parmesan cheese.

$12.00

Bruschetta Prosciutto Dinner

Italian bread baked with fresh mozzarella cheese and topped with cured ham.

$20.00

Pasta e Fagioli Soup Dinner

Italian bean and pasta soup.

$8.00

Tortellini in Brodo Soup Dinner

Mini meat filled pasta in a chicken broth.

$8.00

Dinner Zuppe

Dinner Contorni

Patate Dinner

Roasted Potatoes.

$6.00

Spinaci Dinner

Spinach sauteed with extra virgin olive oil and garlic.

$9.00

Verdura Arrostita

roasted veggie medley

$6.00

Polpette Dinner

Meatballs.

$8.00

Salsiccia Dinner

Italian sausage.

$8.00

Caprese Salad Dinner

Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and extra virgin olive oil.

$17.00

Mare Salad Dinner

Shrimp, mussels, calamari, octopus, extra virgin olive oil and lemon.

$24.00

Caesar con Pollo Salad Dinner

Romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan and grilled chicken

$20.00

Crema Di Pecorino Salad Dinner

Roasted red beets, arugula, strawberry compote, goat cheese, pistachio, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.

$18.00

Pere Salad Dinner

Mixed greens, pears, raisins, walnuts, Gorgonzola, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze. Add grilled chicken for a $2 additional charge.

$17.00

Pere Salad with Chicken Dinner

Mixed greens, raisins, walnuts, pears, Gorgonzola, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze and grilled chicken.

$20.00

Mista Salad Dinner

Mixed greens, goat cheese and balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

$14.00

Bottaio Wedge Dinner

Iceberg wedge, Gorgonzola, crispy prosciutto, tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

$16.00

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Dinner Insalate

Dinner Pizza

Margherita Pizza Dinner

Cheese, basil and tomato sauce.

$18.00

Capricciosa Pizza Dinner

Mushrooms, artichokes, ham, olives, cheese and tomato sauce.

$20.00

Prosciutto Arugula Pizza Dinner

Cured ham, arugula, cheese and tomato sauce.

$21.00

Funghi Prosciutto Pizza Dinner

Mushrooms, cured ham, cheese and tomato sauce.

$21.00

Salamini Piccante Pizza Dinner

Spicy salami, onions, cheese and tomato sauce.

$19.00

Salsiccia Gorgonzola Pizza Dinner

Italian sausage, Gorgonzola, cheese and tomato sauce.

$20.00

Capellini Pomodoro Pasta Dinner

Angel hair pasta sauteed in a tomato sauce.

$20.00

Rigatoni Quattro Formaggio Pasta Dinner

Rigatoni pasta sauteed in a 4 cheese sauce.

$22.00

Spaghetti Bolognese Dinner

Spaghetti pasta sauteed in a cheesy bolognese meat sauce.

$23.00

Lasagna Di Carne Dinner

Layers of pasta, ricotta cheese, meat and Parmesan cheese and baked in a tomato sauce.

$19.00

Spaghetti Meatballs Dinner

Pasta sauteed with meatballs and sauteed in a tomato sauce.

$23.00

Spaghetti Sausage Dinner

Pasta sauteed with sausage in a tomato sauce.

$23.00

Fettuccine Funghi Dinner

Fettuccine pasta sauteed with mushrooms in a Parmesan cheese and cream sauce.

$23.00

Melanzana Parmigiana Dinner

Layers of eggplant baked with mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce and angel hair pasta.

$23.00

Ravioli Pomodoro

Homemade ravioli sauteed in a tomato sauce.

$22.00

Ravioli Noce

Homemade ravioli sauteed in a walnut cream sauce.

$22.00

Tortellacci Crema Pasta Dinner

Homemade round pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese in a tomato cream sauce.

$22.00

Penne Russo Pollo Dinner

Penne pasta sauteed with chicken in a vodka tomato cream sauce and Parmesan.

$23.00

Rigatoni Puttanesca Dinner

Rigatoni pasta sauteed with capers, olives and anchovies in a tomato sauce.

$21.00

Bucatini Matriciana Dinner

Straw pasta sauteed with Italian bacon, onions, Parmesan cheese and tomato sauce.

$20.00

Farfalle Spinaci Fagioli Dinner

Bow tie pasta sauteed with spinach, Parmesan cheese and cannellini beans.

$21.00

Penne Pecorino Dinner

Penne pasta sauteed with sausage, sweet peas and goat cheese in a spicy tomato cream sauce.

$24.00

Risotto Peperonata Dinner

Arborio rice sauteed with chicken, onions, peppers and Parmesan cheese and tomato sauce.

$23.00

Fettuccine Bottaio Dinner

Fettuccine pasta sauteed with chicken and broccoli in a Parmesan cheese and cream sauce.

$23.00

Dinner Pasta

Dinner Pesce

Fettuccine Vongole

Fettuccine sauteed with fresh clams and grape tomatoes in a white wine and garlic, basil sauce.

$26.00

Linguini Calamari Dinner

Linguini pasta sauteed with baby squid in a spicy tomato sauce.

$26.00

Salmone Alforno

Salmon fillet baked in a tomato sauce, served with angel hair pasta.

$32.00

Salmone Limone

Salmon fillet baked in a lemon wine sauce, served with angel hair pasta.

$32.00

Fettuccini Frutti Di Mare Dinner

Fettuccini pasta sauteed with clams, squid, shrimp and mussels in a spicy tomato sauce.

$30.00

Farfalle Salmone Dinner

Pieces of salmon sauteed in a vodka tomato cream sauce and served over bow tie pasta.

$26.00

Rigatoni Scampi Diavola Dinner

Shrimp sauteed in a spicy tomato sauce over rigatoni pasta.

$28.00

Linguini Scampi Prosecco Dinner

Shrimp sauteed with onions in a prosecco wine cream sauce and served over linguini pasta.

$28.00

Linguini Cozze Dinner

Linguini pasta sauteed with mussels in a spicy tomato sauce.

$26.00

Pollo Vesuvio Dinner

1/2 chicken baked with potatoes, garlic and herbs in a white wine sauce.

$26.00

Pollo Diavola Dinner

1/2 chicken baked with roasted red peppers in a spicy white wine and garlic sauce.

$26.00

Pollo Cacciatore Dinner

1/2 chicken baked with peppers, onions and mushrooms in a white wine and tomato herb sauce.

$26.00

Veal Marsala Dinner

Veal medallions sauteed with mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce served with veggies and potatoes.

$38.00

Veal Picatta Dinner

Veal medallions sauteed with capers in a lemon wine sauce, served with veggies and potatoes.

$38.00

Pollo Basilico Dinner

Chicken breasts sauteed with in a white wine, basil, tomato sauce. Served with angel hair pasta.

$27.00

Pollo Marsala Dinner

Chicken breasts sauteed with mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce served with veggies and potatoes.

$27.00

Pollo Picatta Dinner

Chicken breasts sauteed with capers in a white wine, lemon sauce served with veggies and potatoes.

$27.00

Pollo Fiorentina Dinner

Chicken breasts topped with spinach and cheese in a Marsala, cream sauce served veggies and potatoes.

$28.00

Pollo Milanese Dinner

Chicken breast breaded, pan fried, topped with arugula salad and cheese served with potatoes.

$24.00

Pollo Parmigiana Dinner

Chicken breast breaded, pan fried, topped with tomato, cheese served with angel hair pasta.

$23.00

Dinner Carne

Desserts

Tirimisu

$12.00

Cannoli

$12.00

Chocolate Cake

$12.00

Carrot Cake

$12.00

Lemoncello Cheesecake

$12.00