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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

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