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La Rosse Pizza
Margherita Pizza
Mozzarella cheese, basil, EVOO.
$13.00
Bufalina Pizza
Bufala, mozzarella cheese, basil, EVOO.
$16.00
Funghi Pizza
Sautéed mushroom, mozzarella cheese, basil, EVOO.
$14.00
Capricciosa Pizza
Mushrooms, artichokes, ham, hot dog, mozzarella cheese, basil, EVOO.
$18.00
Melanzana Pizza
Eggplants, Parmigiano cheese, mozzarella cheese, basil, EVOO.
$16.00
Spinacella Pizza
Spinach, sausage, garlic, mozzarella cheese, EVOO.
$17.00
Fina Pizza
Prosciutto di Parma, arugula, mozzarella, shaved parmigiano.
$19.00
Vegetable Pizza
Eggplant, zucchini, red & yellow pepper, cherry tomato, basil, balsamic glaze, EVOO.
$17.00
Meat Lovers Pizza
Sausage, hot soppressata, bacon, mozzarella, basil.
$18.00
La Bianche Pizza
Quattro Pizza
Fontina, gorgonzola, parmigiano, mozzarella, basil, EVOO.
$16.00
Chicken Pesto Pizza
Grilled chicken, basil pesto, heirloom cherry tomato, mozzarella, basil, EVOO.
$17.00
Duck Pizza
Smoked duck sausage, buffalo mozzarella, pepper jack cheese, caramelized onion, basil, EVOO.
$20.00
White Margherita Pizza
Sliced fresh tomato, garlic oil, romano cheese, fresh mozzarella, basil, EVOO.
$16.00
Rustica Pizza
Hot soppressata, sausage, red & yellow peppers, roasted red onion, mozzarella, basil, EVOO.
$18.00
Butternut Pizza
Roasted butternut squash, honey, thyme, black sea salt, mozzarella, EVOO.
$16.00
BBQ Pizza
Grilled chicken, BBQ sauce, red onions, crispy bacon, mozzarella, chili flakes.
$17.00
Shrimp Scampi Pizza
Sauteed shrimp, lemon & garlic sauce, mozzarella, oregano, lemon zest, Italian parsley basil, EVOO.
$23.00
Mortadella Pizza
Mortadella, mozzarella & burrata, roasted pistachio, shaved parmigiano, EVOO, basil.
$19.00
Tirolese
Olive oil base, Fontina cheese, mozzarella, Grilled Asparagus, Sliced Speak, fried Egg.
$19.00
Starters
Wrapped Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp, hot pancetta, orange glaze, basil, ginger, EVOO.
$16.00
Fritto Misto
Fried calamari, shrimp, diced cod, lemons, giardiniera aioli.
$18.00
Mussels
P.E.I mussels, garlic, white wine, EVOO, tomato sauce, parsley, chili flakes, baguette.
$16.00
Fried Goat Cheese
Goat cheese, garlic, spinach, arugula, leeks, spicy tomato sauce, EVOO.
$13.00
Crab Cakes
Crab meat, red & yellow peppers, corn, mixed greens, remoulade sauce, lemon curry aioli.
$16.00
Fiori Di Zucca
Burrata stuffed, zucchini blossom, tempura, sausage & tomatillo sauce.
$15.00
Stuffed Zucchini
Beef, bacon, potato, red & yellow peppers, provolone & mozzarella cheese, bread crumb, herbs, roasted yellow tomato sauce.
$15.00
Eggplant Parmigiana
Breaded eggplant, tomato sauce, basil, parmiggiano cheese.
$13.00
Lemon & Garlic Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp, garlic, lemon, cayenne pepper, saffron grits, cheese, crispy bacon, parsley.
$17.00
Seared Scallops BLT
Bacon-wrapped scallops, arugula, tomato, EVOO, lemon butter sauce.
$22.00
Calamari Grigliati
Grilled calamari, radicchio, mixed vegetables, herbs, balsamic glaze, lemon, EVOO.
$17.00
Baked Clams
Bread crumb, bacon, cremini mushroom, zucchini, romano cheese, garlic, butter, lemon, parsley, EVOO.
$15.00
Bruschetta
Classic Bruscheta
Diced tomato, onions, EVOO, sea salt, basil, chile flakes.
$11.00
Mushroom Bruschetta
Cremini, caramelized leeks, herbs, EVOO, mozzarella di bufala.
$13.00
Figs & Prosciutto Bruschetta
Goat cheese, figs jam, prosciutto, EVOO, parmigiano, arugula, sun-dried figs.
$15.00
Ricotta Bruschetta
Whipped ricotta, honey, walnuts, pears, lemon zest, black pepper, sea salt, EVOO.
$13.00
Honey Smoked Salmon Bruschetta
Roasted apple, blue cheese, caramelized onion, thyme, arugula, aioli.
$15.00
Roasted Tomato Bruschetta
Cherry tomato confit, garlic, bufala mozzarella, EVOO, thyme, black pepper.
$13.00
Cotto Bruschetta
Crispy hot pancetta, herbed got cheese, pears, raspberry sauce, EVOO.
$14.00
Sausage Bruschetta
Italian sausage, red & yellow peppers, caramelized onion, brie cheese, honey.
$15.00
Shrimp & Avocado Bruschetta
Blackened shrimp, avocado cream, arugula, onions, EVOO, microgreens.
$16.00
Mozzarella
Caprese
Beefsteak tomatoes, rotondino mozzarella, EVOO, basil, black pepper.
$13.00
Caprese Di Bufala
Heirlooms tomato, balsamic glaze, EVOO, frisee lettuce, basil, garlic parmesan toast.
$19.00
Crispy Burrata
Filo dough, prosciutto di parma, arugula, roasted tomato confit, basil pesto, parmigiano.
$20.00
Truffle Burrata
Fried burrata filled with creamy truffle mozzarella served with prosciutto, arugula and crostini.
$22.00
Arancini
Mushroom Arancini
Cremini mushrooms, mozzarella, truffles oil.
$10.00
Sicilian Arancini
Saffron rice, ham, mozzarella, bechamel.
$10.00
Bolognese Arancini
Beef, pork & veal, tomato sauce, mozzarella.
$10.00
Trio Sampler Arancini
Mushroom, sicilian, bolognese.
$15.00
Soups
Zuppa Di Mare
Mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, EVOO, San Marzano tomato sauce, garlic, parsley, chile flakes, baguette.
$20.00
Greens
Cotto Salad
Arugula, gorgonzola, roasted hazelnut, crispy pancetta, green apples, red wine vinaigrette.
$14.00
Grilled Salmon Salad
Mixed greens, roasted beets, cucumber, goat cheese, lemon vinaigrette.
$20.00
Caesar Chicken Salad
Romaine, grilled chicken, seasoned croutons, caesar dressing, black pepper, parmigiano,
$17.00
Asparagus Salad
Grilled asparagus, butter-fried egg, arugula parmigiano, lemon mustard dressing.
$16.00
Steak Salad
Top sirloin steak, crispy onions, grape tomato, mixed green, toasted almonds, feta cheese, balsamic vinaigrette.
$19.00
Harvest Salad
Baby spinach & arugula, green & red apples, crispy onion, candied pecans, dried cranberries, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette.
$17.00
Grouper Salad
Pan-roasted grouper, plum tomato, butter beans, cucumber, shallot, lemon zest & dill, chianti basil vinaigrette.
$22.00
Sandwich Corner
Steak Sandwich
Sliced prime rib, caramelized onion, mushroom, arugula, provolone, aioli, baguette.
$17.00
Lobster Roll Sandwich
6oz Lobster tail, basil & chili mayo, lobster & greens, red onion, celery, crispy bacon, brioche bun.
$25.00
Prime Burger
Prime angus chuck, blue cheese, beer-battered onion ring , whiskey glaze, cheese sauce, sesame bun.
$16.00
Meatball Sliders
Handmade veal-pork-beef meatball, tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano, basil, ciabatta sliders.
$13.00
Turkey Club Sandwich
Herbed roasted turkey, cranberry mayo, arugula, brie cheese, crispy bacon, multigrain.
$15.00
Chicken Pesto Sandwich
Grilled chicken, arugula, tomato, basil pesto mayo, sun dried tomato pesto, mozzarella, baguette.
$15.00
Fish Burger
Pan-seared cod filet, chili mayo, cucumber ribbons, frisee' lettuce, brioche bun.
$16.00
Porchetta Sandwich
Herb roast rolled pork belly, arugula, smoked mozzarella, caramelized onion, aioli, baguette.
$15.00
Pasta
Straw & Hay
Egg & spinach tagliatelle, sausage, bacon, mushroom, garlic & onion, vodka sauce, heirloom baby tomato, basil.
$20.00
Bolognese
Egg tagliatelle, beef, pork & veal ragu, celery, carrots, san marzano tomato sauce, shaved parmigiano.
$19.00
Truffle
Egg tagliatelle, wild mushrooms, shallot, parsley, black truffles cream, shaved grana padano.
$20.00
Burrata
Gragnano spaghetti, burrata mousse, black pepper, fried zucchini, crispy bacon, basil, EVOO, romano.
$19.00
Tuscan Shrimp
Mezzi paccheri, shrimp, mushroom, spinach, sun-dried tomato, cream, romano, chili flakes.
$22.00
Lemon & Shrimp Picci
Tuscan pici pasta, jumbo shrimp, wine, garlic & lemon sauce, evoo, basil, chili flakes, fried capers, parmigiano.
$22.00
Tagliatelle Seafood
Housemade squid ink pasta, mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, san marzano tomato sauce, garlic, chili flakes, parsley, EVOO.
$25.00
Lobster
Egg pappardelle, 8oz lobster tail & lobster meat, cream, heirloom cherry tomato, parsley, chili flakes, EVOO.
$30.00
Cajun Chicken
Penne pasta, seared chicken, garlic, scallions, cajun seasoning, red & yellow peppers, cream, parmigiano.
$19.00
Asparagus & Mushroom Carbonara
Linguine, roasted asparagus, mushrooms, eggs, sweet pancetta, light cream, parmigiano, black pepper.
$20.00
Linguine Roasted Tomato & Shrimp
House-made linguine, shrimp, roasted yellow tomato, garlic, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano, basil, EVOO.
$25.00
Stuffed Pasta
Limoncello
Lobster stuffed ravioli, jumbo shrimp, shallot, sage, limoncello cream sauce, lemon zest, micro greens.
$28.00
Mushroom Ravioli
Wild mushrooms varieties, caramelized leeks, herbs, garlic, heirloom cherry tomato, aioli, micro basil.
$20.00
Tortellacci
Braised beef stuffed pasta, pan-seared crispy pork belly, parmigiano cream, beef & bourbon glaze.
$23.00
Mains
Italian Rosini
Filet medallions, rustic potato purée, Parmigiano, honey rosemary peppers, Portobello mushroom, demi-glaze, micro arugula, EVOO.
$30.00
Seared Sea Bass
Chilean sea bass, clam panzanella, sambuca fennel chowder, herbed risotto, micro arugula, balsamic glaze, aioli.
$29.00
Grilled Salmon
Grilled norwegian salmon, black pepper, sea salt, grilled asparagus, lemon butter sauce, parsley, EVOO.
$23.00
Gorgonzola Filet
Filet medallion, gorgonzola dolce, crispy bacon, sugar snap pea & red radish salad, lemon, EVOO.
$30.00
Braciole e Salsiccia
Veal, bread crumb, pancetta, resins, pine nut, romano, evoo, italian sausage, san marzano sauce, potato gnocchi.
$22.00
Maiale al Pepe Rosa
Pan-fried, frenched pork chop, butter, cognac, cream, pink peppercorn, thyme, scalloped potato, asiago cheese.
$23.00
Bistecca ai Ferri
Sliced grilled flat iron steak, parmesan roasted cauliflower, oregano, fingerling rosemary potato, EVOO, lemon.
$25.00
Polpo Alla Griglia
Grilled baby octopus, balsamic vinegar marinade, roasted cherry tomato & potato, arugula, basil pesto.
$19.00
Chicken Marsala
Flour coated chicken breast, cremini & button mushroom, garlic, marsala wine, heirloom cherry.
$20.00
Lamb Chops
Creamy parmesan risotto, wilted spinach, roasted shallots, herbs, wild mushrooms, parmigiano, demi-glaze.
$30.00
Risotto
Mushroom Risotto
Porcini & cremini, garlic, shallots, parsley, parmigiano.
$18.00
Butternut & Shrimp Risotto
Roasted butternut squash, sautéed shrimp, sweet pancetta, sage & thyme, onion, garlic, light cream, parmigiano, parsley.
$24.00
Seafood Risotto
Creamy rice, sautéed clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, cherry tomato, parsley, chili flakes.
$25.00
Charcuterie & Cheese
Charcuterie & Cheese
Select three cured meat, three cheeses, two sides from Italy & the U.S.
$19.00
Cotto A Legna
Treat your tastebuds with some of the best wood-fired pizza in Geneva, IL at Cotto A Legna. A true city gem, we serve real deal Italian cuisine only. Extra virgin olive oil and an authentic taste are guaranteed! Red pizza lovers, you can always expect top-notch San Marzano tomato sauce on your pie. Try a classic Margherita or give a special a whirl. Our Meat Lovers pizza with traditional Italian hot soppressata will surely hit the spot. White pizza lovers - we got you too. Order a staple like the Quattro or explore with a Smoked Duck pie or the tasty adventure that is the Butternut pizza. Still, our menu doesn’t stop there. To top it off, we also provide various starters, a wide selection of bruschettas and risottos, and an excellent soup and sandwich corner. We also serve delicious mozzarella-based dishes with fresh, hand-made mozzarella and classic, as well as stuffed pasta meals and different main courses that are sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Feel free to join us for lunch or dinner at any time! Still, if you’d rather stay in, Cotto a Legna is always ready to deliver to your door. Order something flavorful via Slice now and we'll make sure you get it hot and right on time!
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