Raffi's Locale Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Raffi's Locale, a charming Italian eatery nestled in Chicago's heart. This delightful restaurant is a labor of love, owned by a passionate chef who ensures that every dish tells a story of tradition and quality. The menu, while intentionally limited, features standout dishes that consistently impress. Customers rave about the Calamari Fritti—tender and juicy, a perfect starter to whet your appetite. Pasta lovers are in for a treat with the Fettuccine Gamberi and Linguine con Vongole, both hailed as some of the best pastas around. The BYOB policy allows diners to enhance their meals with their favorite wines, making each dining experience personalized and relaxing.
- Indulge in generous portions of stuffed gnocchi or chicken francese, brilliantly flavored and expertly crafted.
- Don't miss the carrot cake for dessert—an essential ending to your meal.
- Enjoy the warm atmosphere and friendly service that creates an inviting dining experience.
At Raffi's Locale, every visit promises a delectable culinary journey worth repeating.
Raffi's Specials
Pork Chops Mariano
Center cut pork chops with pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, potatoes, and garlic white wine sauce,
Salmon Piccante
Atlantic salmon baked in a lemon wine sauce and capers, served over angel hair pasta.
Pollo Cacciatore
Chicken breast, peppers, onions, olives, and mushrooms in a red wine tomato sauce.
Mare E Monti
Shrimp, calamari, mussels sauted with mushrooms cherry tomatoes, garlic, and white wine served over spaghetti.
Pollo Vesuvio (Bone-In)
10 oz of filet mignon served in a mushroom marsala wine sauce with roasted potatoes and asparagus.
Pollo Francesse
Breast of chicken lightly egg buttered baked in a lemon wine sauce served over fettuccine pasta,
Vitello Marsala
Thin slices of veal sauteed with mushrooms and marsala wine sauce served with side dish of pasta marinara or broccoli.
Pollo Marsala
Breast of chicken sauteed with mushrooms and marsala wine sauce served with side dish of pasta marinara or broccoli.
Vitello Parmigiana
Breaded veal baked in a marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Side dish of pasta marinara.
Salmone Grigliato
Grilled salmon in lemon butter sauce served with roasted potatoes,
Filet Mignon
Chicago department of public health advices that consumption of new er undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, er eges may increase your risk of food-borne illnes, especially if you have certain medical condition. 10 oz of filet mignon served in a mushroom marsala wine sauce with roasted potatoes and asparagus.
Eggplant Rolls
Eggplant stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach baked in marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese served with pasta marinara or broccoli.
Pollo Parmigiana
Breast of chicken baked in marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese served with pasta marinara.
Sea-Bass Francesse
Lightly egg-buttered baked in a lemon wine sauce served over angel hair.
Pork Chop Milanese
Pan fried pork chops breaded with Italian bread crumbs served with roasted potatoes.
Vitello Limone
Thin slices of veal sauteed in lemon white wine sauce served with side dish of pasta or broccoli.
New York Steak Vesuvio
Chicago department of public health advices that consumption of new er undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, er eges may increase your risk of food-borne illnes, especially if you have certain medical condition. 12 oz New York steak served in Vesuvio sauce and potatoes.
Saltimbocca Alla Romana
Thin slices of veal topped with prosciutto di parma and fresh sage cooked in wine sauce served with spinach.
Giambotta
Italian sausage sweet peppers onions mushrooms with light marinara sauce over penne pasta.
Pollo Vesuvio (Breast)
Secondi Piatti
Carry Out Beverages
Diet Coke
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Sprite
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Coke
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Bottle Of Water
Carciofi Ripieni
Stuffed artichoke with seasoned Italian bread crumbs and butter.
Frutti Di Mare Alla Griglia
Grilled shrimps, scallops, and calamari sauteed with garlic and EVOO.
Arancini
2 Italian rice balls with meat ragu, peas, and mozzarella cheese.
Calamari Con Sugo
Mussels
12 fresh black mussels served in white wine sauce or tomato broth.
Calamari Fritty
Fried calamari or lightly breaded and sauteed in a lemon garlic wine sauce.
Prosciutto E Melone
Melon wrapped with prosciutto di parma served with EVOO and balsamic glaze.
Calamari Grilled
Baked Clams
Half dozen of medium size crispy-baked clams.
Bruschetta
5 pieces of toasted Italian bread topped with chopped tomato, basil, and fresh mozzarella cheese.
Sausage & Escarole
Home-made Italian sausage sauteed with escarole, white beans, olive oil, and garlic.
Antipasti
Pasta
Cheese Ravioli
Cheese ravioli served in marinara sauce.
Tortellini Alla Panna
Cheese tortellini sauteed with prosciutto, mushrooms, onions, green peas, and light cream sauce.
Linguini Frutti Di Mare
Shrimps, scallops, clams, calamari, mussels, and salmon in a fresh tomato sauce.
Lobster Ravioli
Ravioli stuffed with lobster and ricotta cheese, served in tomato vodka cream sauce.
Risotto Con Pollo
Organic Italian rice with chicken strips green peas and pomodoro sauce.
Fettuccine Gamberi
Jumbo shrimps sauteed with mushrooms in a light marsala cream sauce.
Stuffed Gnocchi
Gnocchi stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese served in a tomato cream sauce.
Risotto Con Funghi
Organic Italian rice sauteed with mushrooms and garlic white wine sauce.
Lasagna
Meat lasagna served with marinara sauce.
Meat Ravioli
Meat ravioli served in marinara sauce.
Rigatoni Broccoli
Rigatoni pasta sauteed with broccoli, olive oil, and garlic.
Linguini Con Vongole
Linguini with clams served in a white wine sauce or tomato sauce.
8 Finger Cavatelli
home made 8 finger Cavatelli served in vodka tomato cream sauce
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
Spaghetti tossed with pancetta served in a cream sauce of egg and parmesan cheese.
Linguini Calamari
Linguini with calamari served with white wine sauce or tomato sauce.
Risotto Con Gamberi
Organic Italian rice sauteed with jumbo shrimps asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, and light wine cream sauce.
Spaghetti Meatballs
Spaghetti pasta served in marinara sauce and home made meatballs.
Penne Spinach Ricotta
Penne pasta sauteed with fresh ricotta cheese, spinach, olive oil, and garlic.
Tartufo
Chocolate ice cream with powdered cacao.
Lemon Ripieno
Lemon sorbet.
Cannoli
Tiramisu
Home-made tiramisu.
Lava Cake
Chocolate lava cake with vanilla gelato.
Desserts
Soups & Salads
Minestrone
Classic Italian vegetable soup with pastina.
Insalata Cesare
Classic caesar salad.
Insalata Di Casa
Fresh mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots, and red cabbage with choice of home made Italian dressing, creamy garlic, or ranch.
Insalata Caprese
Fresh sliced tomatoes with fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, and olive oil.
Zupa Del Giorno
Soup of the day.
Wedge Salad
Iceberg lettuce wedge, roasted tomatoes, pancetta, and blue cheese dressing.
Insalata Di Calamari
Iceberg lettuce wedge, roasted tomatoes, pancetta, and blue cheese dressing.