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Fall Sunday Brunch at Il Poggiolo
Enjoy a Memorable Midday Italian Meal in Downtown Hinsdale

Every Sunday
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Il Poggiolo, located in the heart of downtown Hinsdale, has released a new fall brunch menu. Dining guests are invited to settle in each Sunday for familiar favorites and Italian specialties. Executive Chef Saul Maya’s menu features “Uova” egg dishes (Caprese Benedict; Frittata Bianca; Bistecca); “Dolce” sweet entrees (Tower Pancakes; Crepes; Oatmeal); Omelettes (Quatro Formaggio; Salsiccia; Vegetariano); Antipasti (Carpaccio di Manzo; Parmigiana de Melanzane; Bruschetta); Paninis (Salmone Club; Pretzel Burger; Colazione); Pasta (Gnocci; Penne con Pollo; Bucatini); Pizza (Margherita; Salsiccia); and Insalate (Burrata; Chopped; Tutto). The menu is detailed below.
Raise a glass and pair your midday meal with one of Il Poggiolo’s brunch cocktails. The ristorante and bar offers a variety of refreshing libations (Limoncello; Bellini; Siriacha Bloody Mary; Moscow Mule; Te Italiano; and more). The drinks are also outlined below.
Brunch is served every Sunday from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Reservations may be made by calling 630-734-9400 or by visiting IlPoggioloHinsdale.com.
Il Poggiolo
8 East First Street
Hinsdale, IL 60521
630-734-9400
IlPoggioloHinsdale.com
BRUNCH MENU
UOVA
served with house potatoes and choice of pancakes or toast
CAPRESE BENEDICT $10
Tomato focaccia bread, oven roasted tomatoes, poached eggs, basil pesto, cheese fondutta
FLORENTINE BENEDICT $11
Crispy prosciutto, spinach, poached eggs, creamy polenta cake, truffle hollandaise sauce
POLLO SKILLET $10
Skillet filled with chicken, baby spinach, roasted peppers, onions, goat cheese,
house potatoes, two eggs your way
SHORT RIB SKILLET $12
Skillet filled with Braised short ribs, wild mushrooms, caramelized cipollini onions, smoked gouda, house potatoes, two eggs your way
FRITTATA BIANCA $10
Asparagus, truffle, pecorino, wild mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, arugula
SMOKED SALMON $16
Oven roasted tomatoes, herb cream cheese, pickles,red onions, hard boiled egg, caper berries, baby arugula, whole wheat bagel
BISTECCA $18
Grilled hanger steak, two eggs your way, basil pesto
DOLCE
TOWER PANCAKES $10
Rosemary lemon glaze, blueberry gelee, orange ricotta
CREPES $10
Caramelized bananas, Nutella glaze, vanilla whipped cream, hazelnut crisp
WAFFLE $8
Caramelized apples, walnuts, vanilla whipped cream
HOMEMADE GRANOLA $9
Greek yogurt, fresh berries, truffle honey
CLASSIC FRENCH TOAST $10
Caramel sauce, mascarpone, gelato, berries
OATMEAL $8
Caramelized apples, toasted almonds, saba
OMELETTE
served with house potatoes and choice of pancakes or toast
QUATRO FORMAGIO $10
Oven roasted tomatoes, parmesan, mozzarella, pecorino, provolone, basil
POLLO $12
Chicken, spinach, roasted peppers, goat cheese, diced onions
SALSICCIA $12
Sausage, rapini, Fresno chilis, fontina cheese
HAM $12
Smoked gouda, asparagus, sundried tomato pesto, roasted bone-in ham
VEGETARIANO $10
Green onion, diced tomato, eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, mozzarella
MEAT LOVERS $13
Pork sausage, ham, prosciutto, pancetta, onions, green peppers, provolone
BASICS
Two Eggs Your Way, served with potatoes and choice of meat $11
Pancakes $5
Waffles $5
Crepes $5
SIDES
Applewood Smoked Bacon $ 4
Turkey Sausage $4
Pork Sausage $4
House Potatoes $4
Seasonal Fruit $5
ANTIPASTI
CARPACCIO di MANZO $10
Thinly sliced raw sirloin, baby arugula, shaved parmesan, truffle aioli
BRUSCHETTA $8
Toasted bread, tomato, basil, onions, garlic, saba, pecorino
PARMIGIANA de MELANZANE $7
Layers of eggplant, mozzarella , tomato sauce , parmesan
SALUMI PLATTER $15
PANINS
choice of homemade chips, french fries or pasta salad
SALMONE CLUB $14
Smoked salmon, avocado, tomato, bacon, lettuce, whole wheat bread, caper mayo
POLLO CAPRESE $12
Grilled chicken, oven roasted tomato, fresh mozzarella, pesto, saba
PRETZEL BURGER $12
Prime angus beef, smoked bacon, fried shallots, American cheese
COLAZIONE PANINI $10
Egg whites, roasted peppers, provolone, spinach, avocado
PASTA
RIGATONI $15
Sausage, peas, light tomato cream
GNOCCHI $14
Tomato sauce, basil, parmesan
LINGUINI $16
Fresh seafood, grilled shrimp, light tomato sauce, herbs, garlic, chili flakes
BUCATINI $15
Long tube pasta, Pecorino cheese, cracked pepper, pancetta, egg yolk
PENNE CON POLLO $12
Penne pasta, chicken, pesto cream, sun dried tomatoes, parmesan
RAVIOLI $17
Lobster and crab stuffed ravioli, tomato cream sauce, baby spinach
PIZZA
MARGHERITA $10
Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil
SALSICCIA $13
Grilled sausage, basil pesto, roasted peppers, mozzarella, pine nuts
INSALATE
POLLO $11
Grilled chicken, baby spinach, goat cheese, grapes, pine nuts, sherry vinaigrette
TUTTO $14
Romaine, chicken, avocado, egg, gorgonzola, pancetta, tomato, white balsamic
POGGIOLO CHOPPED $14
Romain, radicchio, salami, provolone, tomato, garbanzo beans, olives, red wine vinaigrette
BURRATA $15
Arugula, cherry tomatoes, toasted bread, saba, prosciutto, poached egg
BARBABIETOLE $10
Roasted red and golden beets, goat cheese, toasted almonds, baby spinach, lemon vinaigrette
CHICKEN CEASARE $13
Grilled chicken, anchovy dressing, parmesan croutons
BRUNCH COCKTAILS
$12 each
BELLINI
Homemade peach puree, prosecco
MIMOSA
Fresh squeezed orange juice, prosecco
SIRIACHA BLOODY MARY
Tomato juice, fresh lemon and lime juice, worcestershire, celery salt, sriracha
MOSCOW MULE
Vodka, fresh squeezed lime juice, ginger beer
IL POGGIOLO
Vodka, fresh lime juice, strawberry purée, balsamic vinegar, splash of sparkling water
LIMONCELLO
Vodka, organic lemons, simple syrup
ZENZERO e LIMONE
Vodka, lemon juice, ginger liqueur, simple syrup
ROSMARINO y LAVANDA
Vodka, lavender, simple syrup, lemon, rosemary leaves, soda water
MARTINI ESPRESSO
Vodka, espresso, Kahlua, creme de cacao
ARANCIA ROSSA FRESCA
Gin, fresh blood orange juice, bitters, tonic
FIORI e ARANCE
St. Germain, orange juice, soda, elderflower syrup
BLACKBERRY SALVIA SPRITZ
Gin, soda, sage simple syrup, sage, blackberries
Té ITALIANO
Amaro liqueur, lemon juice, prosecco
MARGHERITA
Don Fulano Blanco tequila, fresh agave and lemon juice, squeeze of lime