Pizza
Our Neapolitan inspired brick-oven pizzas are prepared over a wood-burning flame to lock in the freshness and flavor while creating a light and crispy crust. For a bigger bite make any pizza a Focaccia for an additional $2.00.
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Marinara
Tomato sauce and garlic (Note: No cheese on this pizza)
- Suitable for vegetarians
$7.95
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Margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil
- Suitable for vegetarians
Eating in: $10.95
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Funghi
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sliced mushrooms, parsley and garlic
- Suitable for vegetarians
Takeaway: $10.95
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Proscuitto
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and Italian ham*
Takeaway: $10.95
Our head chef meets the hottest young chef in town.
Click here to see the hand built oven
"Everyone really wants pizza, but we also give them ambiance."
Brick-oven pizza shares menu space with Adriatic specialties like cevapcici (beef sausages served in homemade pita) and Vegetable Provencal (seasoned veg served with shrimp or octopus). Pizza selections include margherita (mozzerella and basil) and the more daring Frutti di Mare (mixed seafood, herbs and mozzarella). My Napolitana came straight from the 800-degree oven, white-hot, super-thin and laden with super-salty anchovies, oregano, olive oil and tomatoes. Antipasti plates, soups, salads are available on the side.
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Quattro Stagioni
Quarter sections: artichoke, green olives, mushrooms, ham* in mozzarella and tomato sauce
Eating in: $11.95
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Capricciosa
Tomato sauce, mushrooms, artichoke, ham*, green olives – topped with an egg, over easy
Takeaway: $12.95
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Calzone
Folded over pizza filled tomato sauce, mozzarella and ham*
Takeaway: $11.95
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Spinaci
Tomato sauce, fresh spinach, garlic, choice with or without mozzarella
- Suitable for vegetarians
Takeaway: $10.95
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Napolitana
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies and olive oil
Takeaway: $9.95
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Romana
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and anchovies
Takeaway: $9.95
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Pugliese
Chopped onions, oregano, olive oil, and grated Pecorino cheese (Note: No tomato sauce)
- Suitable for vegetarians
Takeaway: $10.95
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Siciliana
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sliced assorted roasted peppers, smoked meat and mushrooms
Takeaway: $11.95
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Frutti di Mare
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mixed seafood, parsley and garlic
Takeaway: $12.95
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Calabrese
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, tuna, anchovies and green olives
Takeaway: $10.95
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Quattro Formaggi
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Pecorino, gorgonzola and Romano cheese
- Suitable for vegetarians
- Contains nuts or nut oils
Takeaway: $11.95
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Vegetarian
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, brick oven roasted vegetables in season
- Suitable for vegetarians
Takeaway: $11.95
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Salame
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and salame
Eating in: $11.95
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Salmone
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and smoked salmon
Takeaway: $12.95
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Rucola
Tomato sauce and mozzarella topped with fresh arugula and cherry tomatoes
- Suitable for vegetarians
Takeaway: $12.95
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Diavola
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, salame and hot green peppers
Takeaway: $11.95
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Pizza Lasagna
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ricotta cheese and ham*
Takeaway: $11.95
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Pizza Bolognese
Mozzarella and our homemade bolognese sauce
Takeaway: $11.95
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Pizza Panzerotto
Folded over pizza filled with Agria cream and ham* - topped with tomato sauce
Takeaway: $12.95
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Pizza Art
Shrimp topped with our delicious homemade cheese sauce and parsley
Takeaway: $12.95
Kid-size pizzas are available for the little ones, ask your server
Changes will be charged an additional $1.25 per addition
Meet the owners
"the restaurant is a work of art"
Metromix
Meet Owner & Head Chef Jasko Bekto, he worked in a pizzeria in Milan before landing in Chicago.
Opened in 1999 Pizza Art Cafe is the brain child of owner & head chef Jasmin "JASKO" Bekto. Jasko's menu us completely unique taking traditional Italian cuisine and mixing in his own Central European influence.
The hand-crafted, wood-fired, brick Pizza oven is truly one of a kind, baking individual 12" pizzas at 800 °c in around 2 minutes.
Pizza choices include the funghi with sliced mushrooms, parsley and garlic, and the Calabrese with tuna, anchovies, olives and extra virgin olive oil. Our Central European offerings include cevapcici and soups with delicious pastas and rissottos completing our menu.
More Italian Classic Dishes
Our food is homemade using only the freshest ingredients
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Risotto ai Frutti di Mare
Risotto rice and mixed seafood sautéed in white wine, garlic and olive oil
Eating in: $9.95
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Risotto agli Scampi
Risotto rice and shrimp sautéed in white wine, garlic and olive oil
Eating in: $10.95
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Mussels
A Mediterranean dish of mussels sautéed in white wine, olive oil, onion and garlic marinade
Eating in: $9.95
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Vegetable Provencal
Deliciously seasoned Mediterranean vegetables offered with your choice of shrimp or octopus
Eating in: $13.95
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Brodet
Fresh salmon, sautéed in olive oil, garlic, onion, tomatoes, white wine and Italian seasoning served with polenta
Eating in: $13.95
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Shrimp & Mussels
A dish of fresh shrimp and mussels sautéed in a white wine, celery, carrot and garlic marinade
Eating in: $13.95
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Grilled Salmon
Served with a side of grilled seasonal vegetables and rice
Eating in: $13.95
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Joe’s Chicken
Tender chicken breast grilled to perfection with a side of mushrooms in a creamy cheese sauce
Eating in: $12.95
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Chicken Marsala
Tender chicken breast sautéed in olive oil, fresh mushrooms and Marsala wine
Eating in: $12.95
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Chicken Piccata
Finely sliced chicken breast sautéed in olive oil, garlic and butter; served with potato wedges
Eating in: $12.95
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Grilled Veal
Served with a side of mushrooms in a creamy cheese sauce
Eating in: $14.95
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Scaloppine
Finely sliced veal classically sautéed in olive oil, garlic and butter; served with potato wedges
Eating in: $17.95
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Please ask for our daily specials
Dessert
New Desserts for Spring
Round off your meal with something sweet.
"I Fancy something sweet?;..."
Just ask your server for our daily desserts!
If you really feel adventurous then select our freshly made Crepe-Nutella; A truly delicious vice.
Chef’s Signature Dishes
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Cevapcici
Savory beef sausages in homemade pita bread with chopped onions and soft cheese
Eating in: $8.95
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Filet Mignon
Selected tenderloin steak accompanied with a creamy butter-brandy sauce; served with potato wedges
Eating in: $17.95
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Octopus
Brick oven roasted octopus and potatoes tossed in a delicate white wine, garlic and olive oil sauce. (only available with 24 hour advance request)
Eating in: Serves 2 $32.95
Eating in: Serves 4 $54.95
Eating in: Serves 6 $69.95
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Jasmin's Bruschette
House Speciality Garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, basil and feta cheese on our homemade pita bread.
- Suitable for vegetarians
Eating in: $6.45
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Crostini
Grilled homemade pita bread covered with mozzarella and combined with:
Alici Anchovies, garlic and olive oi.
Jasmin's Smoked Meat House-cured smoked beef, garlic and olive oil- Contains nuts or nut oils
Eating in: $6.45
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Mixed Platter
A perfect combination of our cold cuts with cheese.
Eating in: $6.95
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Seasonal Vegetables
Brick oven roasted vegetables tossed in a delicate garlic and olive oil sauce.
- Suitable for vegetarians
Eating in: $6.45
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Lasagna “ART”
Homemade with the finest quality beef, sautéed with olive oil and onion topped with Agria cream and fresh garlic
Eating in: $5.95
Antipasti
True to Italian style, begin your meal with one of our hot or cold appetizers
Classic Pizzas
Jasmin's Bruschette - Garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, basil and feta cheese on our homemade pita bread.
All classic pizzas are made from the same dough and stretched further, to 14 inches and cooked on a wire mesh for extra taste.
The Pizza Art Cafe Neapolitian inspired pizza's are large in size, thickness and taste.
The rolling of pizza dough is a fine art and a delicate balance. Come to a Pizza Art Cafe to sample the best.
Soups
Homemade, wholesome & fantastically delicious
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White Bean Soup
Thick and hearty with onions, tomatoes, and house-cured smoked beef
Eating in: Cup $3.95
Eating in: Bowl $4.95
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Minestrone
Spicy tomato and seasonal vegetables combined with pasta, basil and parmigiano
- Suitable for vegetarians
Eating in: Cup $2.95
Takeaway: Bowl $3.95
Salads
Delicately tossed using only the freshest ingredients
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House Salad
Mixed greens, fresh basil, tomato wedges, red onion, cucumber and house dressing
- Suitable for vegetarians
Eating in: Side dish $3.95
Eating in: Large $5.95
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Caprese
Tomatoes topped with fresh mozzarella, basil and balsamic vinaigrette
- Suitable for vegetarians
Eating in: $5.95
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Greek Salad
Mixed greens, fresh basil, tomato wedges, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, hot green pepper, feta, Greek black olives topped with white wine vinaigrette
- Suitable for vegetarians
Eating in: $6.95
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Blue Cheese Salad
Mixed greens, tomato wedges, red onion and cucumber covered with blue cheese and balsamic vinaigrette
- Suitable for vegetarians
Eating in: $6.95
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Salmon Salad
Arugula salad topped with smoked salmon, blue cheese and balsamic vinaigrette
Eating in: $7.95
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Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Pellegrino (Sm) & Juices: Cranberry, Orange, and Apple
Eating in: $2.50
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Arizona Tea
Eating in: $3.00
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Bottled Water: Panna, Pellegrino - Large
Eating in: $3.50
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Double Espresso
Eating in: $2.00
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Cappuccino
Eating in: $3.00
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