Moderno American

Moderno Menu

(847) 433-8600
1850 2nd St Ste 110a, Highland Park, IL 60035
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Drinks


Berghoff Root Beer
$3.00
San Pellegrino
$3.00
Barrit's Ginger Beer
3.00

$Lunch Soups

Soups
Tuscan White Bean Soup
$5.00
Butternut Squash Soup
5.00

$Small Plates

Small Plates
Marinated Olives
$7.00
Herbs and olive oil. Gluten free.
Butternut Squash Soup
$8.00
Amaretto crumble and extra virgin olive oil. Gluten free.
Organic Bean Soup
$8.00
Argyle spice, cognac and pesto. Gluten free.
Whipped Ricotta Bruschetta
$11.00
Olives and arugula pesto. Gluten free.
Arancini
$12.00
Crispy risotto balls. Mascarpone, fresh herbs and lemon. Gluten free.
East Coast Mussels
$13.00
Spicy arrabiata sauce and hazelnuts. Gluten free.
Crispy Potatoes
$9.00
Grana Padano cheese, aioli and espelette chile. Gluten free.
Beef Carpaccio
$14.00
Marinated mushrooms and provolone cheese. Gluten free.
Antipasti
15.00
Italian meats, cheeses, pickled vegetables and olives. Gluten free.

$Lunch Salads

Salads
Scoop Salad
$8.00
Tuna or chicken salad, mixed greens and lemon vinaigrette.
Arugula Salad
$8.00
Crispy prosciutto, pine nuts, pickled red onion and farmer's cheese.
Mixed Greens Salad
$8.00
Cherry tomatoes, Spanish cheese, crispy shallot and white wine vinaigrette.
Chopped Romaine Salad
$8.00
Oven dried tomato, radicchio, olives and creamy Parmesan dressing.
Chopped Veggie Salad
$8.00
Olives, red pepper, onion, cucumber, blue cheese and sherry vinaigrette.
Baby Spinach Salad
$8.00
Mushrooms, pickled onion, Pecorino cheese and black pepper vinaigrette.
Arugula and Pepper Salad
8.00
Red pepper, cannellini beans and red wine vinaigrette.

$Salad

Salad
Arugula Salad
$10.00
Crispy country ham, pine nuts, pickled red onion and farmer's cheese. Gluten free.
Shaved Fall Vegetables Salad
$11.00
Arugula, roasted garlic dressing and aged provolone. Gluten free.
Roasted Beets Salad
$11.00
Raspberries, pistachio, mascarpone and Grenache vinegar.
Organic Mixed Greens Salad
$10.00
Cherry tomatoes, Mahon cheese, crispy shallot and chardonnay vinaigrette.
Apple and Spinach Salad
$10.00
Brown butter vinaigrette, goat cheese and hazelnut croutons.
Whole Leaf Romaine Salad
10.00
Oven dried tomato, radicchio, olives and creamy Parmesan dressing. Gluten free.

$Pizza

Pizza
Fresh Mozzarella Pizza
$12.00
Puglia tomatoes and basil. Comes half-baked. Finish baking at home.
Moderno Pancetta Pizza
$15.00
Aged Gouda, Meadow Haven egg and fresh oregano. Comes half-baked. Finish baking at home.
Grilled Fennel Pizza
$14.00
Aged provolone, Puglia tomatoes and mushrooms. Comes half-baked. Finish baking at home.
Pepperoni Pizza
$13.00
Grana Padano cheese, mushrooms and green olives. Comes half-baked. Finish baking at home.
Spiced Lamb Pizza
$15.00
Yogurt, goat cheese and arugula. Comes half-baked. Finish baking at home.
4 Formagi Pizza
12.00
Four cheeses and saffron juice. Comes half-baked. Finish baking at home.

$Meat

Meat
Moderno 1/2 Boneless Chicken
$19.00
Italian onion sweet and sour. Gluten free.
Grilled Skirt Steak
$23.00
Creamy polenta and roasted tomato sauce. Gluten free.
New York Strip Steak
$28.00
Iron skillet seared, caramelized onions and extra virgin olive oil. Gluten free.
Veal Milanese
$19.00
Creamy heirloom potato salad and red peppers.
Braised Lamb Shank
21.00
Baby potatoes and natural juices. Gluten free.

$Seafood

Seafood
Whole Roasted Rainbow Trout
$18.00
Fennel-mushroom-tomato ragu.
Seared Diver Scallops
$28.00
Artichokes, olives and pesto. Gluten free.
Ocean Raised Salmon
$24.00
Tuscan white beans and almond-roasted red pepper sauce. Gluten free.
Italian Seafood Stew
$21.00
Striped bass, mussels, lemon, Roman grains, herbs and white wine.
Whole Grilled Prawns
26.00
Arugula, red onion and chorizo vinaigrette. Gluten free.

$Hand-Made Family-Size Pasta

Pasta (Hand Made Every Morning)
Strangozzi
$11.00
Thick linguini shaped pasta. Fresh black pepper and Pecorino cheese.
Strozzapreta with Pancetta
$15.00
Hand-twisted pasta. Tomato sauce, arugula and Parmesan.
Linguini Carbonara
$16.00
Homemade bacon and aged Gouda.
Rigatoni with Sausage
$14.00
Spicy homemade sausage, rapini and roasted tomato.
Corzetti with Pesto
$12.00
Coin-shaped pasta. Sheep's milk ricotta and crispy capers.
Pappardelle Bolognese
$16.00
Wide flat noodle. Braised wild boar, currants and Grana Padano cheese.
Chitarra with Meatballs
$16.00
Square spaghetti shape. Spicy tomato sauce and ricotta cheese.
Garganelli Sicilia
$14.00
Penne shaped pasta. Anchovy, garlic and Puglia tomatoes.
Cavatelli with Lamb Ragu
$16.00
Hot dog bun shape. Onion and white wine broth.
Ricotta Ravioli
$15.00
Swiss chard and brown butter.
Gnocchi with Tomatoes
14.00
Light potato dumpling. Mushrooms and Parmesan cheese.

$Lunch Cold Sandwiches

Cold Sandwiches
Italian Sub
$8.00
Italian meats, provolone cheese and Moderno vinaigrette. Includes choice of chips.
Chicken Salad Sandwich
$8.00
Red pepper, pistachio nuts and lemon aioli on multigrain. Includes choice of chips.
Roast Beef Sub
$8.00
Horseradish mayo and provolone cheese. Includes choice of chips.
Tomato Focaccia Sandwich
$8.00
Sopressata, mozzarella and red onion. Includes choice of chips.
Americano Sub
$8.00
Roasted turkey, ham and American cheese. Includes choice of chips.
Tuna Salad Sandwich
$8.00
Celery, onion and lemon mayo on multigrain. Includes choice of chips.
Prosciutto Sub
8.00
Fresh mozzarella and basil. Includes choice of chips.

$Lunch Hot Panini

Hot Panini
Ham and Cheese Panini
$9.00
Italian ham, Spanish cheese and Parmesan sauce. Includes chips.
Veggie Panini
$9.00
Eggplant, red pepper, zucchini, goat cheese and pesto. Includes chips.
Chicken Club Panini
$9.00
Chicken, pancetta, Spanish cheese and tomato mayo. Includes chips.
Roast Beef Panini
$9.00
Blue cheese and caramelized onion. Includes chips.
Grilled Cheese Panini
$9.00
Herb Boursin cheese, provolone and Gouda. Includes chips.
PLT Panini
9.00
Pancetta, arugula and tomato pesto. Includes chips.

$Lunch Sides


Potato Salad
$3.00
Tuscan Bean Salad
$3.00
Coleslaw
3.00

$Sides

Sides
Brussels Sprouts
$6.00
Creamy Polenta
$6.00
Crispy Baby Red Potatoes
$6.00
Local Organic Vegetables
$6.00
Spicy Rapini with Tomatoes and Garlic
6.00

$Kids and Young Adults

Kid's and Young Adults
Kid's Cheese Pizza
$8.00
Tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Kid's Sausage Pizza
$9.00
Tomato sauce, sausage and mozzarella cheese.
Kid's Pepperoni Pizza
$9.00
Tomato sauce, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese.
Kid's Grilled Steak
$9.00
Local vegetables. Gluten free.
Kid's Cavatelli Pasta
$6.00-9.00
Butter and side of Parmesan.
Kid's Spaghetti and Meatballs
$7.00-10.00
Handcut fresh pasta and tomato sauce.
Kid's Linguine and Chicken
$7.00-10.00
Olive oil, garlic and side of Parmesan.
Kid's Grilled Chicken Breast
8.00
Parmesan risotto balls.

$Lunch Sweets

Sweets
Nutella Brownie
$3.00
Chocolate Chip Cookie
$2.00

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