Balagio Ristorante, located at 17501 Dixie Highway in Homewood, IL, offers home-style Italian cuisine in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere. Known for its inviting environment, it provides a comfortable dining experience perfect for family meals, private events, and casual dining. The restaurant is well-loved in the community for its consistency and quality, making it a staple for Italian cuisine in the southern suburbs.
mild italian sausage, sautéed peppers | 13
tangy cocktail sauce, lemon | 18
olive oil, garlic, bread crumbs, parsley| 18
honey mustard sauce | 13
Cocktail sauce | 16
Garlic, lemon butter, herb breadcrumbs | 16
fresh tomato sauce, basil, crostini | 13
lightly breaded and fried, ricotta cheese, marinara or arrabiatta sauce | 14
diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, onions, toasted crostini | 10
black olives, marinara sauce, toasted crostini | 12
Mortadella, prosciutto, capicola, soppressata, salami, fontinella, roasted peppers, olives, fennel | 18 ~ 24
Sautéed Escarole & Cannellini Beans| 12
blue/bleu cheese, onion, Italian vinaigrette | 15
house-made croutons, romaine, fontinella cheese, creamy Caesar dressing | 13
chicken, salami, red pepper, tomato, hearts of palm, romaine, Italian vinaigrette | 15
blue/bleu cheese, candied pecans, romaine, Italian vinaigrette | 15
iceberg, prosciutto bits, tomato, blue cheese | 12
red onion, crisp prosciutto, blue/bleu cheese, iceberg, spicy sweet mustard dressing | 12
tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic vinaigrette, olive oil drizzle | 13
mixed greens, mixed berries, goat cheese, caramelized pecans, champagne vinaigrette | 14
mixed greens, asparagus, blue/bleu cheese, balsamic vinaigrette | 23
tomato, cucumber, garbanzo beans, romaine, spring mix, choice dressing | 10
layered ribbon noodles, ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, marinara | 22
shrimp, calamari, mussels, chopped clams, linguini, marinara | 34
house-made potato dumplings, marinara sauce | 22
Italian sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms, red peppers, garlic cream | 23
chicken, asparagus, mushrooms, garlic cream, parmesan | 23
extra-wide egg noodles, beef & pork ragu | 24
egg-battered shrimp, angel hair pasta, lemon butter sauce | 29
provolone, marinara, parmesan, pasta | 24
semolina flour, ricotta, bolognese | 22
Italian cheese blend, spinach, marinara sauce | 22
garlic-lemon aioli, roasted potatoes, vegetables | 29
artichoke hearts, Roma tomatoes, white wine, Romano cheese, roasted potatoes | 24
oregano, white wine, olive oil, peas, roasted potatoes | 24
white wine butter sauce, vegetables, roasted potatoes | 30
white wine, lemon, parsley, roasted potatoes, vegetables | 24
mushroom marsala sauce, potato strings | 36
roasted potatoes, vegetables | 44
mushrooms, roasted potatoes, vegetables | 46
lemon, capers, roasted potatoes, vegetables | 32
peppers, sausage, onions, white wine, herbs, roasted potatoes | 26
center-cut, smashed red potatoes, vegetables | 29
pan seared, served with escarole & tomato relish | 29
Grey Goose, olive juice, blue cheese stuffed green olives
Vodka, cranberry, triple sec
Malibu Rum, pineapple & orange juice, splash melon liqueur
Vodka, dark chocolate liqueur
Skyy Citrus, Cointreau, cranberry, splash of lime
(Italy)
Vodka, pineapple juice, Chambord
(Italy)
(France)
(California)
(Italy)
sauvignon blanc, new zealand
Fume blanc, california
Riesling (Washington)
(Sangiovese-based red blend)
(California)
Pinot Grigio (Italy)
Moscato (Italy)
merlot, california
cabernet, california
cabernet, california
pinot noir, california
montepulciano
malbec, argentina
chianti, italy
chianti, italy
red blend, california
private selecton cabernet, california
sangiovese-based red blend
red blend, california
cabernet, alexander valley, california
kahlua, grand marnier & tia maria, whipped cream
amaretto di soronno, whipped cream
bailey’s irish cream, whipped cream
jameson irish whiskey,
whipped cream, green creme de menthe
frangelico & amaretto di soronno, over ice
amaretto di saronno & white label scotch, over ice
Bellisimo. Wonderful atmosphere, home style interiors and Ladies room excellenté! Great staff attentive, has good flow & communication. All guests are treated with care. Grazie!
Love this place. The server was phenomenal. I asked them to make a fettuccine carbonate w Alfredo sauce. It’s was a favorite from my younger years. It was delicious here too. Yum! I’m always very happy when I come here for a nice elegant dinner
This restaurant does not disappoint.
The service here is impeccable.
Everything that I have ordered is cooked to perfection and the Entrees are top notch and flavorful