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2010 Promotions include Super Bowl Sunday Catering, Monday nite 50% off selected botlles of wine, and Feb 22nd Celebrity bartenders sponsored by P.I.N.K. Jerry Kleiner presents Il Poggiolo in historic downtown Hinsdale. Check out our video...

Located at the site of a former silent movie theater, Il Poggiolo, meaning “The Balcony” welcomes you with the signature red and white striped canopy that graces the entrance way. The interior has been handcrafted per Kleiner’s vision complete with an overhanging balcony, rich woods, amber hued resins, and vibrant red upholstery. Kleiner was determined on preserving this great space while restoring it to its original beauty and creating a design in a way to connect with the local community. The atmosphere exhibits a stylistic, classy yet comfortable feel. Vintage light bulbs and shaded fixtures give warmth to the environment while illuminating Kleiner’s photos from around the world. Kleiner's timeless and classic look includes an inviting, and buzz-inducing bar, a vaulted dining room with a view to the exhibition-style kitchen and a more intimate dining area on the second floor that is enclosed by forged steel railings.

Il Poggiolo showcases fresh Italian fare by Executive Chef Jim Kilberg. Chef Kilberg’s modern interpretation of classic dishes includes Tagliata con Funghi Misti e Spinaci (wood fired New York strip with mushrooms and spinach), Branzino con rapini (pan roasted seabass with rapini and anchovy sauce), and Chitarra alla Bolognese (handmade spaghetti with meat ragu). The wine list features more than 50 wines from various Italian regions, including 17 available by the glass. Specialty cocktails include the 8th Street Manhattan (with Maker’s Mark, Peach Bitters, Sweet Vermouth and House Brandied Cherries) and a Strawberry Balsamic Martini (Belvedere Vodka, Simple Syrup, Lime Juice, Fresh Strawberries and Balsamic Vinegar).

Come see for yourself what all the buzz is about!
“Suburban charm at its best” – Centerstage
Kleiner “hasn’t lost his touch” – Chicago Magazine
“This place brings the city to your doorstep” – CLTV/Metromix
“Big. Bold…a dining experience like no other” – Daily Herald
“Il Poggiolo got it right” – Pat Bruno, Chicago Sun-Times
“You can almost hear the old silent movie stars who once graced this place clapping their hands and saying "Bravo"!” - Yelp

8 E. First St., Hinsdale, Illinois 60521 • (630) 734-9400 • Phone

Il Poggiolo showcases fresh Italian fare by Executive Chef Jim Kilberg. Chef Kilberg’s modern interpretation of classic dishes includes Tagliata con Funghi Misti e Spinaci (grilled New York strip with mushrooms and spinach, $27), Branzino con rapini (pan roasted seabass with rapini and anchovie sauce, $21 half / $28 whole), and Chitarra alla Bolognese (handmade spaghetti with meat ragu, $15).

The wine list features more than 50 wines from various Italian regions, including 17 available by the glass. Specialty cocktails include the 8th Street Manhattan (with Maker’s Mark, Peach Bitters, Sweet Vermouth and House Brandied Cherries) and a Strawberry Balsamic Martini (Belvedere Vodka, Simple Syrup, Lime Juice, Fresh Strawberries and Balsamic Vinegar).

Lunch

Antipasti

Salsicce con Pepperoni   8
Grilled Italian sausage with peppers

Parmigiana di Melanzane   9
Eggplant, parmesan, tomato sauce

Carpaccio di Polipo con Pomodorie e Patate    10
Octopus, cherry tomatos, potatos, olives, oregano

Calamari Fritti   9
Fried calamari, aioli, tomato sauce

Carpaccio di Manzo   10
Filet mignon, olive oil, arugula,
parmesan, lemon

Tonno   7
Tuna, red onion, cannellini beans

Insalate

Insalate della Casa   7
House greens, cherry tomatoes, balsamic

Caprese  9
Tomatoes, mozzarella, balsamic

Cesare   10
Romaine, anchovies, croutons

Insalata di Verdure    8
Seven seasonal vegetables, balsamic dressing

Insalata di Pollo   10
Grilled chicken, spinach, goat cheese,
grapes, sherry dressing

Sedano e Datteri con Pecorino   11
Celery, dates, sherry dressing

Insalata di Rucola   9
Arugula, tomato, parmesan, lemon

Add Chicken    4
Shrimp    5
Steak    6

Pizza

Margherita 12
Tomato, Basil, Bufala Mozzarella

Ai Funghi con Tellegio 14
Mushrooms, tellegio cheese

Prosciutto e Rucola 13
Tomato, prosciutto, rucola

Pizza del Giorno MP

Salsiccia e Peperoni 14
Sausage and peppers

(add giardiniera 2)

Zuppe

Minestrone 4/6
Mixed vegetables and beans

Zuppa del Giorno MP

Primi

Gnocchi al Pomodoro      10
Tomato sauce, basil, parmesan

Rigatoni alla Bolognese    11
Tube shaped pasta, meat ragu

Garganelli con Prosciutto e Piselli    12
Ridged pasta, prosciutto, peas

Linguine con Zuppa di Mare   16
Mixed seafood, saffron, spicy tomato sauce

Pasta del Giorno MP

Panini

Prosciutto    10
Italian cured ham, mozzarella

Tacchino    10
Turkey, fontina cheese, spinach, pancetta

Portobello    10
Portobello mushroom, pesto,
sundried tomato and mozzarella

Quattro Formaggi    10
Goat cheese, mozzarella, fontina, gorgonzola

Secondi

Salmone con Escarole 23
Pan roasted salmon, escarole,
white beans, cherry tomatoes

Pesce del Giorno MP

Bistecca Grigliata con Patatine 22
Grilled skirt steak, french fries

Pollo con Patate, Timo e Aglio 21
Pan roasted chicken, roasted roots,
garlic, thyme

Contorni
All $5
Swiss Chard, Rapini, Spinach

Dinner

Antipasti

Arancini   7
Rice balls filled with mushrooms and taleggio

Salsicce con Pepperoni   8
Grilled Italian sausage with peppers

Parmigiana di Melanzane    9
Eggplant, parmesan, tomato sauce

Carpaccio di Polipo con Pomodorie e Patate    10
Octopus, cherry tomatos, potatos, olives, oregano

Tonno   7
Tuna, red onion, cannellini beans

Calamari Fritti   9
Fried calamari, aioli, tomato sauce

Carpaccio di Manzo   10
Filet mignon, olive oil, arugula,
parmesan, lemon

Parmigiano-Reggiano    5
Imported parmesan

Selezione di’ Salumi e Formaggi   15
Daily selection of meats and cheeses
(ask server for details

Insalate

Insalate della Casa   7
House greens, cherry tomatoes, balsamic

Caprese   9
Tomatoes, mozzarella, balsamic

Cesare   8
Romaine, anchovies, croutons

Indivia Belga e Gorgonzola   9
Belguim endive, apples, hazelnuts, prosecco vinegrette

Barbabietole 8
Red beets, spinach, goat cheese, walnuts

Sedano e Datteri con Pecorino 9
Celery, dates, sherry dressing

Insalata di Rucola 7
Arugula, tomato, parmesan, lemon

Pizza

Margherita 11
Tomato, basil, mMozzarella

Ai Funghi con Teleggio 12
Mushrooms, tellegio cheese

Prosciutto e Rucola 13
Tomatoe, prosciutto, rucola

Pizza del Giorno MP

Salsiccia e Peperoni 13
Sausage and peppers

(add giardiniera 2)

Zuppe

Minestrone 4/6
Mixed vegetables and beans

Zuppa del Giorno MP

Primi

Gnocchi al Pomodoro   14
Tomato sauce, basil, parmesan

Chitarra alla Bolognese   15
Hand made spaghetti, meat ragu

Cappellaci Ripieni di Zucca   13
Butternut squash filled pasta,
Armaretto cookie and saba

Tortelloni con Ricotta e Spinaci   14
Spinach and ricotta filled pasta, butter, sage

Penne all’ Arrabbiata   13
Penne pasta, spicy tomatoe, basil

Rigatoni con Salsiccia e Piselli 15
Tomato cream, peas and sausage

Linguine con Zuppa di Mare   16
Mixed seafood, saffron, spicy tomato sauce

Risotto del Giorno   MP
Rice of the day

Secondi

L’orato alla Livornese   22
Snapper, capers, onions, tomatos, spinach, polenta

Salmone con Escarole   23
Pan roasted salmon, escarole, white beans,
cherry tomatoes

Pesce Spada con Patate e Pesto   24
Swordfish,watercress, pesto,fingerling potatoes

Pollo con Patate e Timo e Aglio   21
Pan roasted chicken, roasted roots, garlic, thyme

Pesce del Giorno   MP

Maiale Saltimbocca   23
Pork chop, prosciutto, sage, rapini

Stinco di Agnello con rasins Fregala e Pinoli   27
Lamb shank, Fragola, raisins, pinenuts

Tagliata con Funghi Misti e Spinaci   27
NY strip, wild mushrooms, spinach

Bistecca Grigiata con Patatine    22
Grilled skirt steak, Pecorino Fries

Carne del Giorno   MP

Contorni
All $5
Swiss Chard, Truffled Mashed, Polenta, Rapini, Spinach

Desert

Dessert

Mousse Di Cioccolato   7
Chocolate mousse cake with espresso
gelato and frangelico sauce

Torta Di Formaggio   6
Campari Cheese Cake with Melon Lemon Sauce

Tortino Di Fichi   7
Fig Tart with Port wine cream sauce
and Vanilla

Cassata   6
Classic Sicilian Cake with
candied fruit and Riccota

Tiramisu   6
Lady Fingers soaked in espresso
with mascarpone cream

Tortino Di Mele   7
Apple tart with vanilla gelato and maple sauce

Sorbetti and Gelati 7

Lemon Sorbet

Blood Orange Sorbet

Pink Grapefruit Sorbet

Chocolate

Espresso

Vanilla

Nutella

Kid's Menu

Spaghetti and Meatballs   7
Spaghetti served with
tomato sauce and meatballs

Penne Alfredo 6
Parmesan cream sauce and penne noodles

Chicken Fingers   8
Breaded chicken strips with
hand cut french fries and ranch

Cheese Pizza   10
Tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese

Burger   8
Hamburger with hand cut fries
(add cheese 50 cents)

Complimentary Dessert

Choice of Any
Ice Cream or Sorbet

Our Chef

Executive Chef Jim Kilberg

Jim Kilberg, born and bred in the Midwest, graduated from Western Culinary Institute in Portland, Oregon. In 2005, Jim spent six months cooking in Italy, under the direction of renowned Italian Chef Francesco Beradinelli, first at Becco Fino in Florence and later at Borgo di Fortobuso in the Chianti region.

“Working in Italy gave me the opportunity to shop in the marketplace for fresh foods and produce daily, and to learn the art of Italian cuisine from the masters,” says Jim. “Italian food is best when pure, simple and fresh. And that is exactly the basis for our menu at Il Poggiolo.” Jim has worked at restaurants in Montana, Colorado, Florida, and, mostly recently in Chicago, where he served as the Executive Chef at Coco Pazzo, Bice Restaurant, Gioco and recently opened Via Ventuno for Kleiner. Jim currently lives in Chicago, where he enjoys running, the White Sox, and growing herbs.

Reservations

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Hours:
      Open for Lunch Monday - Friday 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
      Open Monday - Wednesday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
      Open Thursday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
      Friday & Saturday 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
      Open for Dinner Sunday 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Valet Parking:
Available on Friday & Saturday nights

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8 E. First St., Hinsdale, Illinois 60521 • (630) 734-9400 • Phone

Contact

Contact Information

Il Poggiolo Ristorante

Il Poggiolo, Inc.
8 East First Street
Hinsdale, Illinois 60521

(630) 734-9400 - Phone
(630) 734-9401 - Fax

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