Casa Di Luigi Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Casa Di Luigi, a hidden gem located in Rolling Meadows, IL, where authentic Italian cuisine meets a warm, inviting atmosphere. This charming eatery prides itself on serving dishes made from scratch, ensuring every bite is a delightful experience.
The menu features an array of appetizers like the Calamari Al Porto Rosa, which combines tempura-fried calamari with a flavorful twist of asparagus and chipotle sauce. For soup lovers, the Zuppa Di Pesce Alla Siciliana offers a hearty blend of scallops, shrimp, and mussels in a garlicky tomato broth.
Salads such as the Insalata Di Pere E Gorgonzola provide a refreshing start with poached pears and creamy gorgonzola. Pair your meal with their extensive drink menu at the full bar, or enjoy the cozy outdoor seating for a romantic evening. Chef Luigi and his team craft each dish with passion, making Casa Di Luigi a must-visit for any Italian food enthusiast.
Appetizers
Calamari Al Porto Rosa
Tempura fried calamari rolled with asparagus, topped with sun dried tomato, chipotle sauce served with soy lime citronette and barlotti aioli.
Calamari Frito
Fried calamari with a side of hot tomato sauce.
Carpaccio Di Kobe
Gluten free. Pan seared kobe beef served with toasted pumpkin, sunflower seeds, crystalized garlic, pumpkin oil and calabrian pepper pasta.
Polpette All'arrabiatta
Three meat balls of veal, pork and beef mixed with herbs, drizzled with garlic spicy tomato sauce. Add 1 meat ball for an additional charge.
Cozze Al Pomodoro
One pound of Mediterranean mussels with garlic, white wine tomato sauce lite chili flakes served with garlic bruschettone.
Crab Cake
Dressed with chipotle roasted red peppers and green onions, wrapped in bread served with anchovy aioli and arugula salad.
Panna Cotta Di Buffala
Gluten free. Buffala panna cotta served with eggplant marmalade, cherry tomato prosciutto with balsamic and pesto sauce.
Zuppa Di Pesce Alla Siciliana
Gluten free. Scallops, shrimp, mussels & calamari sautéed with garlic, white wine & tomato concasse served with garlic bruschettone.
Poblano Pepper Cream
Gluten free, mild spicy. Potatoes with roasted poblano peppers and cream.
Soups
Salads
Insalata Caprese
Gluten free. Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and sweet basil with balsamic glaze, olive oil and pesto sauce.
Insalata Della Casa
Gluten free. Baby mixed greens tossed with sliced tomato, cucumber and red onion in sweet mustard vinaigrette with caramelized almonds, crispy pasta and carrots.
Insalata Di Pere E Gorgonzola
Gluten free. Pear poached in chianti wine with arugula, dressed with balsamic served with gorgonzola fondue.
Carpaccio Di Barbabietole
Gluten free. Roasted yellow and red beets, sliced carpaccio style, drizzled with champagne vinaigrette, mache greens, topped with fried goat cheese.
Cannolicci Al Cartoccio
Mild spicy. Canolicci with mussels, shrimp, calamari sautéed with chili flakes, garlic white wine finished with tomato cream sauce.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Choice of chicken or shrimp sautéed with shallots, garlic cream alfredo sauce (served with shrimp or chicken).
Fettuccine Alla Mazzarese
Tossed with chicken breast and shrimp, sautéed with garlic white wine, tomato sauce, pesto & a touch of cream, finished with parmigiano.
Gnocchi Norcina
Ricotta gnocchi tossed with chicken, asparagus and sundried tomatoes shallots, with wine & truffle pesto drizzled with a touch of cream demi-glaze sauce.
Gnocchi Di Zucca Al Ragout
Homemade butternut squash gnocchi tossed with beef short ribs and wild mushroom ragout, accented with garlic and white wine sauce.
Papardelle Al Limone
Lobster tail, shrimp, asparagus and herbs with shallots, wine lemon butter sauce.
Rigatoni Alla Trasteverin
House made Italian sausage and wild mushrooms in tomato cream sauce, tossed with parmigiana, topped with goat cheese.
Risotto Ai Fungi
Gluten free. Shallots garlic, assorted wild mushrooms sautéed white wine demi glace, finished with parmagiano and truffle pesto.
Risotto Ai Frutti Di Mare
Gluten free. Calamari, mussels, shrimp and scallops in tomato fumet and herbs.
Tagliatelle in Agrodolce
Tossed with lobster tail and shrimp sautéed with shallots, flamed with cognac finished with sweet sour tomato-cream sauce.
Pastas
Fish & Meat
Branzino Al Limon
Mediterranean sea bass drizzled with capers artichokes lemon butter sauce served with spinach and mashed potatoes.
Costine Di Manzo Alla Milanese
Beef short ribs braised Milanese style served over saffron risotto & dusted with gremolata.
Filete Di Manzo
8 oz filet mignon served with mashed potatoes and asparagus drizzled with red wine Barolo reduction sauce.
Scaloppine Ai Fungi
Scaloppine sautéed with shallot, garlic, assorted wild mushrooms, marsala white wine sauce and herbs, served with mashed potatoes (served with chicken or veal for additional charge).
Salmone Atlan
Atlantic salmon sautéed with garlic, chili flex drizzled with wild mushrooms with wine tomatoes sauce served with mashed potatoes.
Costolette Di Maiale
Pork chop stuffed with crab meat, served with mashed potatoes and garlic, gorgonzola & shrimp demi cream sauce.
Pollo Saltimbocca
Chicken breast prepared with sage & prosciutto cotto with shallots, garlic with wine demi-glaze sauce served with mashed potatoes and spinach finished with mozzarella.
Scaloppine Con Cream Di Limone
Scaloppine sautéed with shallots, lemon juice and zest, white veal stock reduction and splash of cream served with spinach and mashed potatoes (served with chicken or veal for additional charge).