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    Alex's Washington Gardens Highwood

    256 Green Bay Rd

    Highwood, IL 60040


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    Tavern Takeover
    Family Pack
    Appetizers
    Soups & Salads
    Specialty Pies
    Pizza
    Pasta
    Steaks
    Chicken & Veal
    Seafood
    Sides
    Dessert

    Tavern Takeover

    • Elote Pizza

      Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with Chef Victor Joya of WG Pizzas! Garlic Butter Sauce, Roasted Corn and Poblano Peppers, Mozzarella, Cotija, Cilantro, Scallions, Chipotle Aioli Drizzle
      $27.00+
    • Chicken Poblano Pepper Pizza

      Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with Chef Ramiro Tolentino of Washington Gardens! Poblano Pepper Sauce, Shredded Chicken, Corn, Bell Pepper, Red Onion, Roasted Poblano Pepper, Queso Chihuahua, Cilantro, Sour Cream Drizzle
      $27.00+
    • The Dos Amigos

      Celebrate Cinco De Mayo all month with our chefs and get both pizzas!
      $45.00+

    Family Pack

    Enough food for 4-6 people. Choose from Baked Eggplant, Lasagna Bolognese, Chicken Limone, or our famous Chicken Parmigiana. Comes with Spaghetti and your choice of Sauce, Veggies and House Salad.
    • Baked Eggplant Family Pack

      $75.00
    • Lasagna Bolognese Family Pack

      $75.00
    • Chicken Parm Family Pack

      $80.00
    • Chicken Limone Family Pack

      $80.00

    Appetizers

    • Bruschetta

      Tomatoes, basil, and balsamic, piled high on garlic and evoo glazed toast.
      $20.00
    • Tortellini Alfredo Appetizer

      An appetizer portion of our Scornavacco Alfredo sauce and fresh mushrooms served over Asiago and veal filled pasta.
      $20.00
    • Sausage and Peppers

      Pieces of sausage sautéed with red, green, and yellow peppers, onions, garlic and rosemary.
      $20.00
    • Steamed Mussels

      Sourced from Prince Edward Island, Canada. Steamed in our famous wine, tomato, herb, and garlic broth.
      $24.00
    • Fried Calamari

      Freshly sliced calamari breaded with housemade Italian bread crumbs and served with marinara and lemon wedges.
      $24.00
    • Grilled Calamari

      Freshly sliced calamari served with garlic, olive oil, lemon, basil, salt, and pepper.
      $24.00
    • Shrimp de Jonghe Appetizer

      Baked in a garlic sauce, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, barbeque sauce, butter, and parsley.
      $22.00

    Soups & Salads

    • Minestrone

      $8.00
    • Soup of the Day

      $8.00
    • House Salad

      $10.00
    • Garden Chopped Salad

      Classic chopped salad with Romaine and iceberg lettuce, tomato, scallions, cucumber, roasted red peppers, hearts of palm, blue cheese crumbles, and Italian house vinaigrette dressing.
      $22.00
    • Roasted Red Beet Salad

      Roasted red beets with fresh crisp pear slices, house-made glazed walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette and your choice of blue or goat cheese over spring mixed greens.
      $20.00
    • Insalate Caprese Salad

      Slices of fresh mozzarella, tomato, avocado, and fresh basil with a drizzle of pesto sauce.
      $16.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Cold crisp Romaine lettuce with our house-made crunchy croutons and zesty family recipe Caesar dressing.
      $14.00

    Specialty Pies

    By our sister restaurant in Chicago, WG Pizzas! **GLUTEN FREE AVAILABLE ON 12" ONLY**
    • Pizza A La Vodka

      Lettuce Entertain You Culinary Director Max Robbins’ "Pizza A La Vodka" Vodka Sauce, Calabrian Chilis, Basil, Smoked Mozzarella, Parmesan
      $23.00+
    • Italian Beef & Hot Giardiniera

      $23.00+
    • Italian Sausage & Jalapenos

      $23.00+
    • BBQ Chicken

      Grilled Chicken, Red Onions, BBQ Sauce
      $23.00+
    • Margherita

      Sliced Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil
      $23.00+
    • Black & White

      Parmesan, Mozzarella, Balsamic Glaze (No Sauce)
      $20.00+
    • Ground Beef, Italian Sausage & Pepperoni

      $26.00+
    • BLT

      Bacon, Sliced Tomatoes, Lettuce, Mayo
      $23.00+
    • Grandma JoJo's Meatball Pizza **VEGAN**

      By Chloe Mendel Corgan and Billy Corgan of Madame Zuzu's. JoJo's Meatballs, Cheeze & Thank You Mozzarella and Parmesan, Tomato Sauce, Basil, Olive Oil Drizzle *VEGAN*
      $28.00+

    Pizza

    The original Tavern Style Pizza of Lake County! All pies come with our famous Scornavacco tomato sauce unless otherwise requested. Gluten free crust available on M (12") sized pizzas only.
    • Small

      $18.00
    • Medium

      $20.00
    • Large

      $22.00

    Pasta

    • Full Pasta

      Choice of marinara, tomato cream, or bolognese.
      $20.00
    • Half Pasta

      Choice of marinara, tomato cream, or bolognese.
      $16.00
    • Penne Piselli

      Fresh chopped garlic, basil and scallions, tomato strips, green peas, and EVOO.
      $28.00
    • Full Spinach & Cheese Ravioli

      Housemade tortellacci. Served with marinara or tomato cream sauce.
      $30.00
    • Half Spinach & Cheese Ravioli

      Housemade tortellacci. Served with marinara or tomato cream sauce.
      $20.00
    • Baked Ravioli

      Spinach and cheese tortellacci, tomato cream sauce, and topped with mild cheddar cheese.
      $30.00
    • Gnocchi

      Housemade gnocchi pasta in tomato cream sauce.
      $30.00
    • Baked Eggplant

      Eggplant, parmesan, mozzarella, and tomato sauce baked traditional lasagna style.
      $30.00
    • Lasagna Bolognese

      Homemade pasta sheets with tomato cream sauce, marinara, or bolognese meat sauce.
      $30.00
    • Tortellini Alfredo

      Scornavacco Alfredo sauce and fresh mushrooms served over Asiago and veal filled pasta.
      $28.00
    • Half Tortellini Alfredo

      A half order of our Scornavacco Alfredo sauce and fresh mushrooms served over Asiago and veal filled pasta.
      $18.00
    • Hay & Straw

      Spinach and egg pasta tossed with prosciutto and mushrooms in alfredo sauce.
      $30.00
    • Rigatoni Al Amatriciana

      Hand-cut pancetta sauteed in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, tomato strips, marinara, cannellini beans, fresh spinach, and red pepper flakes. Topped with asiago cheese.
      $30.00
    • Chicken Basilico

      Chicken breast and dried cranberries in a basil cream reduction sauce tossed with linguine.
      $30.00
    • The Gardens Carbonara

      Spaghetti mixed with browned pancetta, black pepper, Pecorino Romano, peas, yellow onion and beaten eggs.
      $32.00
    • Linguini With Clams

      Fresh steamed clams tossed with fresh pasta in your choice of red or white sauce, or garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
      $35.00
    • Calamari Arrabiata

      Linguine tossed with calamari, EVOO, fresh basil, tomato strips, and red pepper flakes.
      $35.00
    • Shrimp fra Diavolo

      Fresh shrimp sauteed in a spicy marinara sauce, served over pasta. Substitute lobster for additional $4
      $32.00
    • Shrimp Disparagia

      $35.00

    Steaks

    • New York Strip Steak

      USDA choice hand-cut steak prepared with Willie’s recipe served with veggies and oven-roasted potatoes.
      $46.00
    • Skirt Steak

      Premium Beef prepared either Vesuvio style, or with our chef’s own Estela sauce.
      $44.00

    Chicken & Veal

    • Chicken Marsala

      Fresh boneless breasts pounded flat, sauteed with mushrooms in butter, spices, and marsala wine.
      $32.00
    • Chicken Parmigiana

      Hand-carved boneless breasts pounded flat and breaded with housemade Italian breadcrumbs, flash-fried, and then baked with a light marinara sauce topped with melted mozzarella.
      $34.00
    • Grilled Chicken Parmigiana

      Hand-carved boneless breasts pounded flat and then grilled with a light marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella. **Gluten Free**
      $34.00
    • Chicken Calabrese

      Boneless breasts baked in lemon, white wine, and extra virgin olive oil with Italian herbs.
      $32.00
    • Chicken Limone

      Hand Carved boneless breasts pounded flat and sauteed in lemon, white wine, and butter.
      $32.00
    • Chicken Fontina

      Tender breasts of chicken sauteed with fresh garlic, EVOO, a variety of sweet peppers, tomato strips, white wine, and finished with a sprinkle of fontina cheese.
      $32.00
    • Chicken Vesuvio

      Marinated in white wine, olive oil, rosemary, fresh garlic, fresh ground black pepper, then broiled and served with roasted Vesuvio potatoes.
      $36.00
    • Chicken Pomodoro

      Boneless breasts pounded flat and wrapped around imported cheeses, fresh sweet basil, and parsley, lightly sauteed in Pomodoro sauce and served over angel hair pasta.
      $36.00
    • Chicken Milanese

      Hand-carved boneless breasts pounded flat and breaded with housemade Italian breadcrumbs, flash-fried, and then baked.
      $28.00
    • Chicken Piccata

      Hand Carved boneless breasts pounded flat and sauteed in lemon, white wine, capers and butter.
      $32.00
    • Veal Marsala

      Tender veal cutlets pounded flat and sauteed with mushrooms in butter, spices, and dry marsala wine.
      $44.00
    • Veal Parmigiana

      Breaded with housemade Italian breadcrumbs, flash-fried, then baked with marinara sauce topped with melted mozzarella.
      $44.00
    • Veal Calabrese

      Pounded medallions baked in lemon, white wine, and extra virgin olive oil with Italian herbs.
      $44.00
    • Veal Limone

      Tender veal cutlets pounded flat and sauteed in lemon, white wine, and butter.
      $44.00
    • Veal Fontina

      Tender veal cutlets sauteed with fresh garlic, EVOO, a variety of sweet peppers, tomato strips, white wine, and finished with a sprinkle of fontina cheese.
      $44.00
    • Veal Milanese

      Breaded with housemade Italian breadcrumbs, flash-fried and baked.
      $42.00
    • Veal Piccata

      Tender veal cutlets pounded flat and sauteed in lemon, capers, white wine, and butter.
      $44.00

    Seafood

    • Salmon Lorenzana

      Fresh filet of salmon marinated in garlic, lemon juice, and teriyaki, then broiled to perfection with a little extra virgin olive oil.
      $44.00
    • Mimi's BBQ Salmon

      Fresh hand-cut filet broiled and seasoned to Mimi's liking with our chef's own tangy sauce.
      $44.00
    • Salmon Oreganato

      Mediterranean style prep broiled with fresh garlic, tomato, Italian seasonings, and capers.
      $44.00
    • Salmon Stimpenada

      A unique preparation sauteed with celery, red onion, orange and lemon juices, white wine, and red wine vinegar.
      $44.00
    • Franny's Salmon

      Pan-Seared in lemon juice, olive oil and garlic
      $44.00
    • Whitefish de Jonghe

      Fresh whitefish baked with a family recipe of butter, garlic, and seasoned breadcrumbs.
      $42.00
    • Cajun Martini Whitefish

      Broiled with cajun spices then sauteed with dry vermouth, shallots, and lemon topped with fresh spinach and sliced almonds.
      $42.00
    • Whitefish Florentine

      Sauteed with fresh spinach, white wine, fresh tarragon, lemon, and a touch of cream.
      $42.00
    • Whitefish Estela

      Served in a white wine sauce with garlic a touch of cream and a dash of pesto. With mushrooms, artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes.
      $42.00
    • Jessie's Shrimp

      Blackened shrimp served over braised rice and veggies.
      $40.00
    • Salmon Limone

      $42.00
    • Salmon Piccata

      $42.00
    • Shrimp DeJonghe

      Baked in a garlic sauce, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, barbeque sauce, butter, and parsley.
      $40.00

    Sides

    • Side of Red Pepper Flakes

    • Side of Mild Giardinera

    • Side of Hot Giardinera

    • Pint of Ranch

      $8.00
    • Side of Peas

      $5.00
    • Veggie of the Day

      $7.00
    • Italian Sausage Side

      $11.00
    • Roasted Potatoes

      $10.00
    • Braised Veggies

      $10.00
    • Spinach with Garlic & Olive Oil

      $12.00
    • Pizza Bread

      $12.00
    • (2) Angelina's Meatballs

      $10.00
    • (3) Angelina's Meatballs

      $14.00

    Dessert

    • Tiramisu

      $10.00
    • Cannoli

      $9.00
    • Flourless Brownie Sundae

      $12.00
    • Lemon Cream Cake

      $10.00
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    All hours
    Sunday4:15 pm - 9:00 pm
    Monday4:15 pm - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday4:15 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday4:15 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday4:15 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday4:15 pm - 10:00 pm
    Saturday4:15 pm - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Steeped in history, many of our dishes are family recipes; our menu ranges from classic Italian dishes to other favorites including fresh seafood, homemade pastas and desserts, hand-carved chicken and more. We also offer some of the best Chicago style thin crust pizza! Expect excellent service and quality entrees every time you dine with us.

    Location

    256 Green Bay Rd, Highwood, IL 60040

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