Balagio Restaurant

Homewood Balagio
Lunch Menu

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.

Appetizers

Sausage & peppers

mild italian sausage, sautéed peppers | 13

Fried calamari

tangy cocktail sauce, lemon | 18 

Broiled calamari

olive oil, garlic, bread crumbs, parsley | 18 

Chicken tenders

honey mustard sauce | 13

Panko-Crusted Shrimp

Cocktail sauce | 16

Roasted Lemon Shrimp

Garlic, lemon butter, herb breadcrumbs | 16

Mussels

fresh tomato sauce, basil, crostini | 13

Eggplant

lightly breaded and fried, ricotta cheese, marinara or arrabiatta sauce | 14

Buschetta

diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, onions, toasted crostini | 10

Baked goat cheese

black olives, marinara sauce, toasted crostini | 12

Antipasto Platter

Mortadella, prosciutto, capicola, soppressata, salami, fontinella, roasted peppers, olives, fennel | 18 ~ 24 

Sautéed Escarole & Cannellini Beans

Sautéed Escarole & Cannellini Beans | 12

Salads

Avocado & Tomato

blue/bleu cheese, onion, Italian vinaigrette | 15

Classic Caesar

house-made croutons, romaine, fontinella cheese, creamy Caesar dressing | 13

Chopped Salad

chicken, salami, red pepper, tomato, hearts of palm, romaine, Italian vinaigrette | 15

Pear & Grilled Chicken

blue/bleu cheese, candied pecans, romaine, Italian vinaigrette | 15

Wedge

Iceberg, prosciutto bits, tomato, blue cheese | 12

Signature Salad

red onion, crisp prosciutto, blue/bleu cheese, iceberg, spicy sweet mustard dressing | 12

Caprese

tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic vinaigrette, olive oil drizzle | 13

Summer Salad

Mixed greens, mixed berries, goat cheese, caramelized pecans, champagne vinaigrette | 14

Steak Salad

mixed greens, asparagus, blue/bleu cheese, balsamic vinaigrette | 23

House

tomato, cucumber, garbanzo beans, romaine, spring mix, choice dressing | 10

Add chicken $5, shrimp $10, salmon $12, or steak $14 to any salad.

Sandwich

Italian Sub

Prosciutto, salami, provolone, shredded lettuce, tomato, oregano, Italian dressing | 13

Black Angus Burger

Sautéed mushrooms, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche| 15

Italian Dip

Seasoned au jus, sweet peppers, mozzarella, French roll | 13

Chicken Club

Avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, French roll | 13

Chicken Parmesan

Marinara, brioche bun | 13

Salmon Club

Crisp bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, lemon aioli, brioche bun | 21

Meatball Sandwich

Marinara, provolone, French roll | 13

Sweet Pepper & Scrambled Egg

French roll | 12

Italian Sausage & Peppers

French roll | 13

include choice of roast potatoes, french fries or vegetables

Main

Meat Lasagna

layered ribbon noodles, ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella, marinara | 21

Salmon

garlic lemon aioli, house potato, vegetable | 25

Frutti di Mare

shrimp, calamari, mussels, chopped clams, linguini, marinara | 33

Spinach & Egg Fettuccine

chicken, asparagus, mushrooms, garlic cream, parmesan | 21

Cheese Ravioli

Pillows of pasta, ricotta cheese, marinara | 21

Whitefish

white wine butter sauce, vegetable, roasted potatoes | 29

Gnocchi

house-made potato dumplings, marinara sauce | 20

Country Style Rigatoni

Italian sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms, red peppers, garlic cream | 21

Manicotti

italian cheese blend, spinach, marinara | 20

Cavatelli

semolina flour, ricotta cheese, bolognese sauce | 21

gluten-free and whole wheat pasta available upon request

Martinis

Dirty Martini

Grey Goose, olive juice, blue cheese stuffed green olives

Cosmo

Vodka, cranberry, triple sec

Summer Wind

Malibu Rum, pineapple & orange juice, splash melon liqueur

Chocolate Martini

Vodka, dark chocolate liqueur

Citrus Cosmo

Skyy Citrus, Cointreau, cranberry, splash of lime

Mandarin Cosmo

(Italy)

French Martini

Vodka, pineapple juice, Chambord

Bubbles

Mionetto

 Prosecco (Italy) 

Veuve

Clicquot (France)

Korbel

Brut (California) 

il mionetto

(Italy)

White Wines

Ferrari Carano

Chardonnay 

Columbia Crest

Chardonnay (Washington)

Ste. Michelle

Riesling (Washington)

Ferrari Siena

(Sangiovese-based red blend)

Menage à Trois

White Blend (California) 

Santa Margherita

Pinot Grigio (Italy)

Oyster Bay

Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)

Il Mionetto

Moscato (Italy)

Red Wines

Rutherford hill

merlot, california

Robert mondavi

pinot noir, california

Simi

cabernet, california

Meiomi

pinot noir, california

Carletto

montepulciano

Graffigna

malbec, argentina

Ruffino docg

chianti, italy

Querceto

chianti, italy

Menage a trois

red blend, california

Robert mondavi

private selecton cabernet, california

Ferrari siena

sangiovese-based red blend

The prisoner

red blend, california

Jordan

cabernet, alexander valley, california

House Wines

Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, White Zinfandel, Cabernet, Merlot

Beers

miller lite | mgd | bud | bud light | coors light | heineken | amstel light | sam adams | peroni | moretti corona | corona light | miller 64 | stella | blue moon | pear cider | anti hero ipa

After Dinner Cocktails

Balagio coffee

kahlua, grand marnier & tia maria, whipped cream

Italian coffee

amaretto di soronno, whipped cream

Bailey’s & coffee

bailey’s irish cream, whipped cream

Irish coffee

jameson irish whiskey, whipped cream, green creme de menthe

Nutty italian

frangelico & amaretto di soronno, over ice

Godfather

amaretto di saronno & white label scotch, over ice

Balagio Testimonials

See What Our Happy Customers Say

Balagio Restaurant

Bellisimo. Wonderful atmosphere, home style interiors and Ladies room excellenté! Great staff attentive, has good flow & communication. All guests are treated with care. Grazie!

Pamela Slaughtaire

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

Tonia Maryland

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

John pratscher

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