Medici on 57th
1327 East 57th Street, Chicago, IL 60637
Restaurant Menus
Lunch & Dinner
Pizza Brunch Breakfast Dessert Appetizers
Baked Goat Cheese
soft chèvre baked with marinara and pesto served with our toasted bread of the day (please allow 15 minutes)
Guacamole & Chips
basket of freshly fried tortilla chips served with house-made guacamole & salsa
Hummus
our own recipe served with sliced cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, and toasted pita bread
Sub Gluten Free +1.50
Fried Calamari
lightly breaded, fried to perfection served with marinara sauce
Cheese Quesadillas
melted chihuahua cheese in flour or corn tortillas, with sides of sour cream, guacamole, and salsa [chicken +6, veggies +3.50, steak or shrimp +8, sub vegan cheese +2]
Chili Cheddar Fries
thin-cut fries, topped with melted cheddar and your choice of our beef or veggie chili [sour cream +1, avocado +2.50]
Garlic Bread
baked with herb-garlic butter and served with marinara sauce (add mozzarella +1.00)
Onion Rings
beer-battered, fried to perfection
French Fries
thin and golden, truly delicious
Soup & Chili
Made from scratch. Served with our bread of the day.
Moroccan Ragout
spicy stew with lentils, garbanzo beans, carrots, onion, red peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes, served with cilantro-cucumber yogurt sauce and toasted pita
Beef Chili
hearty, packed with ground beef, kidney beans, green peppers, and onion [add cheddar cheese +1.50, sour cream +1.00, avocado +2.50]
Fidel's Chicken Soup
slightly spicy, packed with rice, carrots, celery, corn, peas, green beans, lima beans, and onion
Grilled Veggie Chili
spicy, packed with fresh spinach, eggplant, onion, zucchini, tomatoes, red peppers, carrots, celery, and great northern beans [add cheddar cheese +1.50, sour cream +1.00, avocado +2.50]
Fresh Salads
Side
Caesar Salad
romaine, served with house-made Caesar dressing, topped with parmesan & our fresh croutons, served with or without anchovies
Ensalata Kimba
granny smith apple, red peppers, bleu cheese, pecans, & fresh croutons over romaine, served with balsamic pesto vinaigrette
Garbage Salad
mozzarella, mushrooms, green peppers, red onion, green olives, cherry tomatoes, & carrots over mixed greens, served with your choice of dressing on the side
Chopped Salad
chicken, bacon, asiago cheese, carrots, red peppers, cucumbers, red onion, & romaine, served with our house-made white French dressing
House Salad
cherry tomatoes, carrots, & red onion over mixed greens, served with your choice of dressing
Southwest Salad
Romaine and Spring mix lettuce, queso fresco, tortilla chips, black beans, corn, and lime cilantro vinaigrette
Steak Sandwich
8oz carved sirloin served on our toasted ciabatta with sautéed peppers and onions, pepper jack cheese, and spicy mayo
Grilled Cajun Mahi Mahi Sandwich
Grilled mahi-mahi, semolina bread, jalapeno cilantro arugula, avocado, and red onion-served with wedges
Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich
Boneless chicken thighs lightly breaded and deep fried, with sriracha mayo and cilantro coleslaw. Served on a sesame brioche roll, with potato wedges
Reuben
corned beef, sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese, and thousand island dressing served on our grilled rye bread
Grilled Cajun Chicken Pita
cajun-seasoned, full chicken breast served on toasted pita with lettuce, tomato, and a side of cilantro-cucumber yogurt sauce
Medici Grilled Cheese
cheddar cheese, tomato, and pesto on our hand-cut grilled semolina sesame bread [add bacon +2.00, Westphalian ham +2.00, avocado +2.50]
Cubano Sandwich
Roasted pork loin, sliced pickles, mustard, ham, mayo, and swiss cheese served with potato wedges
From the Deli
Arrabbiata
capicola, pepperoni, sopressata, provolone cheese, mixed greens, tomato, red onion, and balsamic pesto dressing on our ciabatta
Roast Beef on Rye
roast beef, cheddar cheese, arugula, and horseradish sauce on our toasted onion rye
Cajun Turkey
cajun turkey, chipotle mayo, tomato, and mixed greens on our Asiago baguette
California Wrap
cheddar cheese, fresh bell peppers, avocado, cucumber, black olives, sprouts, mixed greens, and tomato wrapped in a spinach tortilla [add turkey +3.00]
Hans' Favorite
Westphalian ham, Swiss cheese, mixed greens, tomato, and honey mustard served on our croissant
Chicken Salad Croissant
our chicken salad made with red and green bell peppers, red onion, and mayo, topped with mixed greens and tomato on our croissant
Manchego Fig Baguette
sliced manchego cheese, fig jam, and fresh arugula served on our baguette
Napoli Sub
prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, fresh basil, mixed greens, and balsamic pesto dressing on our ciabatta
Veggie Sandwich
salsa cream cheese, sprouts, tomato, cucumber, and red onion on our toasted sliced multigrain
Italian Sub
ham, mortadella, sopressata, provolone cheese, mixed greens, tomato, red onion, spicy giardiniera, and balsamic pesto dressing on our ciabatta
Cranberry Turkey
turkey, brie, cranberry sauce, and mixed greens on our toasted cranberry-walnut bread
Tuna Salad Croissant
our tuna salad made with red and green bell peppers, red onion, and mayo, topped with mixed greens and tomato on our croissant
Fresh Mozz
fresh mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil, mixed greens, and balsamic pesto dressing on our ciabatta
Bacon-Bleu Cheese Burger*
topped with melted bleu cheese crumbles and crispy bacon
Chili Cheddar Burger*
topped with beef chili and cheddar cheese
Cajun-Blackened Burger*
Cajun-seasoned and topped with cheddar cheese served with a side of bbq sauce
Cheese Burger*
choose your favorite cheese: cheddar, American, Swiss, pepper jack, smoked gouda, or provolone
Garbage Burger*
topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, sautéed onions and jalapeños served with a side of bbq sauce
Reuben Burger*
topped with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and thousand island dressing
Stroganoff Burger*
topped with a dollop of sour cream, sautéed mushrooms, and sautéed onions
No beef please:
The Beyond Burger
a great vegan option, this completely meatless burger behaves and tastes like the real deal
Spicy Black Bean Burger
vegetarian burger topped with chihuahua cheese and sliced avocado
Salmon Burger
topped with chipotle slaw and sliced avocado
Turkey Burger
subtly spiced with chipotle and topped with melted pepper jack cheese
Entrees
Steak & Fries*
8 oz. carved sirloin on a bed of fresh green beans topped with shoe-string fries and covered with a creamy mushroom-bourbon reduction
Chicken Fingers & Fries
three chicken breast strips breaded-to-order served with shoe-string fries and a side of bbq sauce
Quarter Pound Beef Dog
seasoned, griddle-cooked hot dog topped with griddle-cooked red onion and yellow mustard on our ciabatta with shoe-string fries
Pesto Chicken Pasta
fettuccine tossed with pesto sauce and grilled chicken, topped with oven roasted tomatoes & basil
Meat Lasagna
Layers of pasta filled with ricotta cheese, ground beef, pork sausage, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Served with garlic bread.(please allow 20 minutes)
Quesadillas
Choose: Steak (6.50) ~ Chicken (4.00) ~ Shrimp (6.50) with melted chihuahua cheese in your choice of either flour or corn tortillas, served with sides of fresh guacamole, sour cream, and salsa
BBQ Chicken
Slow roasted bone-in half-chicken rubbed with BBQ spices and sauce. Served with wedges and coleslaw.
Grilled Salmon
Served with roasted vegetables, potatoes, asparagus, and lemon cilantro butter sauce
Spicy Shrimp and Calamari Pasta
Sauteed shrimp and calamari, garlic, olive oil, crushed pepper, and tomato sauce served over linguine
Farfalle Pasta with Spicy Sausage
Bowtie pasta, Italian sausage, parmesan cheese, and cream tomato sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo
made-to-order with fresh, rich cream and finely grated parmesan cheese (add ingredients to your fettuccine: Sautéed Garlic Shrimp +8.00 ~ Westphalian Ham +2.00 ~ Mushrooms +1.00 ~ Fresh Broccoli +1.39 ~ Garlic +0.50 ~ Grilled Chicken +6.00)
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Garbage Pizza
sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms with marinara sauce and mozzarella
Medici Spinach
fresh spinach, onion, mushrooms, and finely grated parmesan cheese with marinara sauce and mozzarella
Spinach Goat Cheese
fresh spinach and goat cheese with pesto sauce and mozzarella
Margherita
fresh basil, oven roasted tomatoes, and garlic with marinara sauce and mozzarella
Hans' Smoked German Ham
Westphalian ham, granny smith apple, red onion, and sun dried tomatoes with marinara sauce and mozzarella
Mediterranean
goat cheese, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic with pesto sauce and mozzarella
Just Cheese
the name says it all, really
Premium Toppings
Fresh Mozzarella ~ Goat Cheese ~ Shrimp** ~ Westphalian Ham ~Asiago
Meat Toppings
Bacon ~ Anchovies ~ Canadian Bacon ~ Chicken ~ Pepperoni ~ Sausage
Additional Toppings
Artichoke Hearts*~ Basil ~ BBQ Sauce ~ Broccoli ~ Fresh Tomato ~ Garlic ~ Giardiniera ~ Jalapeño ~ Mushroom ~ Black Olive ~ Green Olive ~ Red Onion ~ White Onion ~ Pineapple* ~ Pesto ~ Green Pepper ~ Red Pepper ~Spinach ~ Sun-Dried Tomato
Breakfast #1
two eggs made any style served with potatoes, toast, and your choice of BACON, CANADIAN BACON, PORK SAUSAGE, MEATLESS VEGGIE SAUSAGE (+1.00), OR AMY’S CHICKEN SAUSAGE (+1.00)
Breakfast #2
two eggs made any style served with either french toast, or pancakes and your choice of BACON, CANADIAN BACON, PORK SAUSAGE, MEATLESS VEGGIE SAUSAGE (+1.00), OR AMY’S CHICKEN SAUSAGE (+1.00)
Breakfast #3
two eggs made any style served with potatoes and your choice of toast
Huevos Rancheros
two corn tortillas topped with two over-easy eggs, refried beans, and chihuahua cheese served with spicy salsa, sour cream, and potatoes (add chorizo +3.50)
Breakfast Burrito
a flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, refried beans, and chihuahua cheese. served with spicy salsa, sour cream, and potatoes (add chorizo +3.50)
Smoked Salmon Omelet
three-egg omelet folded over smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomato, and red onion. served with potatoes and our toasted bagel
Mexican Omelet
three-egg omelet folded over chihuahua cheese and chorizo sautéed with pico de gallo. served with spicy salsa, sour cream, potatoes, and toast
Omelet Lorraine
three-egg omelet folded over spinach, bacon, and cream cheese. served with potatoes and toast
Veggie Omelet
three-egg omelet folded over fresh tomato with roasted bell pepper, eggplant, zucchini, onion, broccoli, and mushrooms served with potatoes and toast
Build Your Own Omelet
three-egg omelet served with potatoes, toast and your choice of INGREDIENTS from the list below
French Toast & Pancakes
Challah French Toast
made with thick-cut slices of our challah bread topped with powdered sugar and whipped butter
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
three chocolate chip pancakes topped with semi-sweet chocolate chips and whipped cream
Blueberry Pancakes
three blueberry pancakes topped with fresh blueberries and powdered sugar
Pancakes
three golden pancakes made-to-order topped with mixed berries and whipped cream
Cinnamon Roll French Toast
made with one of our cinnamon-raisin rolls topped with powdered sugar
Beneficent Benedicts
All Benedicts are served on an open-face english muffin. topped with two poached eggs and hollandaise sauce, with a side of potatoes
Eggs Benedict
with Canadian bacon
Eggs Salmon Benedict
with smoked salmon
Eggs Florentine
with sautéed spinach
From Our Bakery
Apple-Cinnamon Croissant
Almond Croissant
Biscuit
Cinnamon-Raisin Roll
Chocolate Croissant
Muffin of the Day
Plain Croissant
Ham & Swiss Croissant
Spinach & Feta Croissant
Turkey & Cheddar Croissant
Beyond the Egg
Lox Plate
smoked Scottish salmon served with cream cheese, red onion, tomato, capers, and a toasted bagel
Granola Parfait
made with vanilla yogurt, mixed berries, and granola from our bakery
Oatmeal
oats slowly cooked with whole milk