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Terzo Piano - Sample Menu

The Restaurant of the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago

From Jennifer Roche, for About.com

Terzo Piano features a white-on-white decor and extensive views of the city.

© Jennifer Roche
Chef Tony Mantuano heads Terzo Piano, the restaurant of the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago. The restaurant opened with the Modern Wing in May 2009. Here is the initial menu released by Chef Mantuano.



Of course, prices and menu items are subject to change.

APPETIZERS

Soup of the Day

Olive Oil whippped smoked whitefish with rosemary potato crisps and three color Cerignola olives $9

Crispy fried smelt, arugular, coriander aioli and caper berries, $11

Terzo Piano Antipasto: an assortment of American salami, prosciutto, Wisconsin cheese and marinated vegetables $15

Tomato flatbread with California burrata asparagus and mint $15


SANDWICHES

Local spinach and broccoli rabe frittata on brioche with Mozzarella Company fresh whole milk mozzarella, mixed with wild greens, $16

Organic chicken "French Dip" with roasted tomatoes, arugula on semolina sesam baguette with house made organic french fries, $18

Uno, Due, Tre Burgers: An assortment of naturally raised piccolo burgers, $19
  • Midwestern Beef Burger with Wisconsin Colby cheese
  • Pinn Oak Farms Wisconsin lamb burger wiht Capriole Indiana goat cheese
  • Shrimp burger with calabrian pepper spread
  • All burgers served with house made organic french fries and heriloom tomato ketchup

MAIN COURSE SALADS

What Came First Salad: Medium boiled organic chicken, egg, chicken breast, shaved celery, celery leaves, arugula, house made celery salt, lemon vinaigrette, $16

Mizuna salad with avocado, artichokes, asparagus, fava beans, pea shoots, and raw cahsew ginger dressing, $16

Sping salad of local peas, pea shoots, pea tendrils, crispy La Quercia guanciale, aged Wisconsin sheep's milk cheese, shallot vinaigrette, $17


PASTA AND ENTREES

Sesame-crusted Lake Superior whitefish with eggplant, organic cucumber salad, and charmoula vinaigrette, $21

Grilled Halloumi cheese filled Ravioletto with ramps, $21

Hand-made spaghetti with morel mushrooms, house made lemon ricotta, fresh oregano, $21

Lake Erie Walleye Pike with grilled poanzanella and tomato vinaigrette, $24

Grilled, sliced Midwestern Beef Tagliata with spring vegetables, and Anson Mills yellow polenta, $25


CHEESE

A selection of artisanal American cheeses are available from the floor-to-ceiling Cava di Stagionatura (cheese cave), selections arrive tableside, $4 per selection


DESSERT

Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta with strawberry sorbet, sweet pea puree and hosue made granola, $9

Almond Financier with strawberry rhubarb salad and creme fraiche sorbet, $9

Chocolate semi-freddo with spanish peanut nougat and salted caramel, $9

Zeppole with vin cotto and dark chocolate ice cream, $9


WINE

The wine list has been created by wine expert Cathy Mantuano

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