Calo Pizzeria Restaurant & Lounge Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Calo Pizzeria Restaurant & Lounge, a cozy Italian eatery located in Chicago. This restaurant offers a wide range of options, from classic pizzas to mouth-watering appetizers like Baked Clams and Prosciutto e Melone. Their menu features delicious soups and salads, including the Seafood Salad and Arugula Salad. Customers rave about the generous portions and flavorful dishes, with favorites like the Grilled baby calamari and Gnocchi Gorgonzola.
The ambiance at Calo is inviting and perfect for a casual dinner or special celebration. With convenient parking options and friendly service, it's no wonder customers keep coming back for more. If you're in the mood for authentic Italian cuisine, Calo Pizzeria Restaurant & Lounge is the place to be. Don't miss out on their Friday night specials and the must-try Tiramisu dessert. Visit Calo for a dining experience that will leave you craving more.
Daily Specials
Fried Chicken Monday Special
Served with pasta or potato
Full Slab Rib Night Tuesday Special
Served with pasta or potato
Spaghetti Wednesday Special
Spaghetti with meatballs or sausage
Baked Lasagna Thursday Special
Meat or veggie lasagna
Grilled Atlantic Salmon Friday Special
Served with pasta or potato
Gnocchi Gorgonzola Saturday Special
Served with bread and Parmesan cheese
Sunday Special
Chicken Parmigiana served with pasta or potato.
Baked Clams
1/2 dozen.
Shrimp de Jonghe
3 jumbo shrimp baked with garlic, spinach, butter sauce
Fresh Mussels
Dozen. Served with choice of sauce.
Fried Calamari
Traditional or Franks original hot sauce.
Octopus alla Griglia
Grilled baby octopus over spinach, garlic EVOO
Frutti di Mare alla Griglia
Grilled shrimp, scallops, octopus, and calamari over spinach, garlic, EVOO
Grilled Calamari
Grilled calamari over spinach, garlic, EVOO
Prosciutto e Melone
Melon wrapped with prosciutto di parma with arugula, tomatoes, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, Parmigiana shavings and balsamic glaze.
Artichoke and Spinach Formaggio
Served with warm crostinis.
Rotolo di Mozzarella
Fresh mozzarella wrapped with prosciutto, tomato, basil, balsamic vinegar, EVOO
Fried Zucchini
Served with marinara sauce.
Fried Mushrooms
Served with marinara sauce.
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Served with marinara sauce.
Pizza Bread
Garlic Bread
Jumbo Buffalo Wings
1 dozen. Choice of Franks original hot sauce, BBQ, or fried.
Bruschetta
Toasted Italian bread topped with roma tomatoes, cannellini beans, basil, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. No substitutions and no additions.
Buffalo Calamari
No substitutions and no additions.
Proscuitto E Burrata
Prosciutto di Parma, fresh mozzarella, arugula, tomato, balsamic glaze
Appetizers
Soups and Salads
Minestrone Soup
Pint.
Soup of the Day
Please call restaurant for today's selection. Pint. No substitutions and no additions.
Seafood Salad
Octopus, calamari, sepia, shrimp and mixed vegetables marinated in a vinaigrette dressing.
Antipasto Salad
Mortadella, sopressata, prosciutto di Parma, pepperoni, fontinella and fresh mozzarella cheese, pepperoncini, marinated vegetables and dried Sicilian olives.
Chef Salad
Fresh iceberg and romaine lettuce with tomatoes, black olives, cucumbers, pepperoncini, pepperoni and fresh mozzarella cheese.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce with black olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, croutons and Caesar dressing.
Arugula Salad
Arugula, vine ripe, tomatoes, cucumber, fresh mozzarella, EVOO
Burrata Salad
Fresh creamy mozzarella, arugula, grape and oven-roasted yellow tomatoes, and balsamic glaze.
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella cheese, Roma tomatoes, basil, EVOO
Wedge Salad
Iceberg lettuce wedge, roasted corn, grape, tomatoes, cucumber, bacon, bleu cheese, crumble and bleu cheese dressing.
Mediterranean Salad
Mixed greens and romaine lettuce tossed with tomatoes, kalamata olives, bermuda onions and cucumbers in a vinaigrette dressing topped with feta cheese
Chopped Salad
Mixed greens and romaine lettuce tossed with a mix of Italian cured meats, roasted corn, cheese, vegetables in an Italian Vinaigrette dressing
Relish Tray
Pepperoncini, black olives, pepperoni and fresh mozzarella.
Dinner Salad
Fresh iceberg and romaine lettuce with cucumbers and tomatoes.
Smoked Braid Salad
Toasted garlic crostini with arugula, prosciutto di Parma and grape tomatoes tossed with Italian vinaigrette and topped with smoked mozzarella. No substitutions and no additions.
Cheese Thin Crust Pizza
Add toppings for an additional charge.
1 Topping Thin Crust Pizza
With tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. A thin crispy crust cooked to perfection.
Calo Special Thin Crust Pizza
Sausage, mushrooms, green peppers and onions. No substitutions.
Vegetarian Delight Thin Crust Pizza
Spinach, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and onions. No substitutions.
Famous Thin Crust Pizza
Fabulous Stuffed Pizza
Cheese Stuffed Pizza
Add toppings for an additional charge.
1 Topping Stuffed Pizza
A thick layer of dough laid into a deep pan pulled up on the sides, filled with cheese and your choice of topping/s then topped with more dough and finished with our special tomato sauce. Please allow 30 minutes to cook.
Calo Special Stuffed Pizza
Sausage, mushrooms, green peppers and onions. No substitutions.
Vegetarian Delight Stuffed Pizza
Spinach, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and onions. No substitutions.
Cheese Pan Pizza
Add toppings for an additional charge.
1 Topping Pan Pizza
Pan pizza starts with a thick layer of dough laid into a deep pan and pulled up at the sides. Our special tomato sauce is spread on the bottom then finished with cheese and your choice of topping/s. Please allow 30 minutes to cook.
Calo Special Pan Pizza
Sausage, mushrooms, green peppers and onions. No substitutions.
Vegetarian Delight Pan Pizza
Spinach, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms and onions. No substitutions.
Pan Pizza
Artisan Style Pizza
Margherita Pizza
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh plum tomatoes and fresh basil.
Prosciutto e Arugula Pizza
San Marzano tomato sauce, dry aged or fresh mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, arugula, extra virgin olive oil and Parmigiana shavings.
Capricciosa Pizza
San Marzano tomato sauce, dry-aged or fresh mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, mushrooms, dried Sicilian olives and artichoke hearts.
Funghi Pizza
San Marzano tomato sauce, dry-aged or fresh mozzarella and trilogy of sauteed mushrooms.
Diavola Pizza
San Marzano tomato sauce, dry-aged or fresh mozzarella, soppressata, onions and red pepper flakes.
Rapini e Salsiccia Pizza
San Marzano tomato sauce, dry-aged or fresh mozzarella, house-made Italian sausage and rapini.
Neopoletana Pizza
San Marzano tomato sauce, dry aged or fresh mozzarella, anchovies and oregano.
Salsiccia Pizza
San Marzano tomato sauce, dry aged mozzarella and house made sausage.
Sicilliano Pizza
San Marzano tomato sauce, dry-aged or fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, dried Sicilian olives, ricotta cheese and roasted red peppers.
BBQ Pizza
San Marzano tomato sauce, dry-aged or fresh mozzarella with BBQ sauce, chicken, Bermuda onions and fresh cilantro.
Rustica Pizza
San Marzano tomato sauce, dry-aged or fresh mozzarella, Italian sausage, soppressata, mushrooms, onions and roasted red peppers.
Carbonara Pizza
San Marzano tomato sauce, dry aged or fresh mozzarella, imported pancetta, Parmigiana, egg and fresh ground pepper.
Barese Pizza 12"
Extra virgin olive oil, arugula and grape tomatoes. Pizza is very delicate and will not be cut upon arrival. No substitutions and no additions.
Christina Pizza 12"
Dry aged or fresh mozzarella cheese and onions. Pizza is very delicate and will not be cut upon arrival. No substitutions and no additions.
Vittorio Pizza 12"
Extra virgin olive oil, dry aged or fresh mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms and onion. Pizza is very delicate and will not be cut upon arrival. No substitutions and no additions.
Zio Gino Pizza 12"
Extra virgin olive oil, dry aged or fresh mozzarella cheese, mushrooms and onions. Pizza is very delicate and will not be cut upon arrival. No substitutions and no additions.
Italian Beef Pizza
San Marzano tomato sauce, dry-aged mozzarella, sliced house-made Italian beef and hot giardiniera.
Campania Pizza
San Marzano tomato sauce, fontina cheese, trilogy of mushrooms and smoked maple brown sugar bacon sausage.
Alfredo Pizza
Creamy Parmigiano cheese sauce, dry-aged mozzarella, chicken, jalapenos.
Spaghetti Pasta
Mostaccoli Pasta
Ziti Pasta
Farfalle Pasta
Cappellini Pasta
Bucatini Pasta
Linguini Pasta
Fettuccine Pasta
Traditional Pasta
Specialty Pastas
Gnocchi Gorgonzola
Potato dumplings stuffed with gorgonzola cheese, tomato cream basil sauce
Vegetarian Baked Lasagna
Fresh layers of spinach, ricotta and mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce and pasta.
Baked Lasagna Bolognese
Fresh layers of ground beef, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, meat sauce and pasta.
Homemade Meat Ravioli
Homemade Cheese Ravioli
Stuffed Shells
Ricotta filled, topped with sauce and baked with mozzarella cheese.
Fettuccini Alfredo
Cream Parmigiana cheese sauce, choice of spinach pasta or egg pasta. Add chicken and shrimp for an additional charge.
Rotolo Melanzana
Eggplant rolled and stuffed with garlic and ricotta and Parmesan cheeses in a light marinara sauce topped with mozzarella.
Linguini Frutti di Mare
Shrimp, scallops, clams, calamari, mussels, garlic, EVOO, choice of red or white sauce.
Orecchiette alla Barese
Italian sausage, rapini, garlic and oil. Topped with aged grated ricotta salata (from sheep milk).
Orecchiette Salata
Jumbo gulf shrimp, pancetta, broccoli, diced tomato, garlic and oil with aged grated salata (from sheep milk).
Linguini Carbonara
Pancetta, green peas, egg yolk, black pepper, cream parmigiana cheese sauce.
Baked Tortellini
Meat-filled, baked with mozzarella cheese.
Rigatoni alla Barese
Italian sausage, chicken, asparagus, roasted red pepper, tomato sauce, garlic, EVOO
Rigatoni con Pollo e Funghi
Grilled chicken, porcini, portobello and shiitake mushrooms in a cream chardonnay wine sauce, drizzled with white truffle oil.
Ravioli di Aragosta
Saffron pasta stuffed with lobster and ricotta cheese, brandy cream sauce, sundried tomatoes, asparagus, Portobello mushrooms, grilled shrimp
Ziti al Vodka
Grilled chicken, sundried tomatoes, green peas, tomato cream vodka sauce.
Farfalle con Verdura
Asparagus, roasted peppers and zucchini, tomato sauce.
Bucatini con Pomodoro
Grape tomatoes, asparagus and fresh mozzarella, white wine, garlic EVOO
Wild Mushroom Ravioli
Egg pasta stuffed with cremini, portobello, garlic, mozzarella, Parmigiana, cream chardonnay wine sauce with a trilogy of mushrooms, drizzled with white truffle oil.
Penne alla Romano
Boneless chicken breast strips sauteed with plum tomatoes and green onions in a zesty wine sauce. Served with bread and Parmesan cheese. No substitutions and no additions.
Ravioli Milanese
Egg pasta stuffed with grilled hanger steak, asiago, parmigiana, grilled onion, tomato red wine reduction sauce, celery, carrots, onions
Pappardelle con Funghi
Grilled shrimp, porcini, portobello, shitake mushrooms, cream chardonnay wine sauce, drizzled with white truffle oil
Farfalle Butera
Italian Sausage, green peas, cream gorgonzola cheese sauce
Pasta Italia
Shrimp, broccoli, garlic and white wine sauce over linguini
Rigatoni Bosco
Maple brown sugar bacon sausage, onion, shitake and cremini mushrooms, rosemary, garlic cream sauce
Pappardelle Capesante
Scallops, crimini mushrooms, creamy roasted garlic, caramelized onions and spinach sauce
Bucatini con Pesto
Grilled chicken, sundried tomatoes, cream pesto sauce
Fettuccini Monte e Mare
Little neck clams, grilled shrimp, spinach, portobello mushrooms, garlic white wine sauce
Rigatoni Caprese
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, garlic EVOO
Jnocchi Gorgonzola
Lite tomato cream basil
Chicken Parmigiana
Boneless chicken breast with mozzarella and Parmigiana cheeses and meat sauce.
Chicken Francese
3 - 5 oz. boneless breasts of chicken dipped in egg batter and sauteed in a lemon wine sauce served over spinach.
Chicken Pizzaiola
3-5 oz. boneless breasts of chicken, mozzarella, tomato sauce, capers, onion, black olives, garlic, extra virgin olive oil.
Grilled Chicken
3-5 oz. boneless breasts, garlic, lemon, EVOO
Marsala Pork Tenderloin Cutlets
Mushrooms and marsala wine sauce.
Limone Pork Tenderloin Cutlets
Sauteed in a lemon white wine sauce.
Veal Carciofi
Artichoke hearts, onions, mushrooms and tomatoes in sherry wine. Served with soup, salad or coleslaw. Also served with choice of pasta or potato and bread. No substitutions and no additions.
Veal Parmigiana
Breaded veal cutlet with mozzarella and Parmigiana cheeses and meat sauce. Served with soup, salad or coleslaw. Also served with your choice of pasta or potato and bread. No substitutions and no additions.
Carciofi Pork Tenderloin Cutlets
Artichoke hearts, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and sherry wine.
Chicken Marsala
3 - 5 oz. boneless chicken breasts with mushrooms and Marsala wine.
Chicken Vesuvio
3 - 5 oz. boneless chicken breasts with mushrooms, roasted potatoes, rosemary, wine, garlic, EVOO
Italian Specialties
Grilled Steak and Chops Entrees
Filet Mignon **
8oz black angus center cut
New York Strip Steak **
14oz black angus center cut
Pork Chops **
Two 8 oz. center-cut pork chops.
18oz Bone-In Ribeye **
Black Angus 18oz Bone-In
Surf & Turf **
8oz Filet Mignon10oz Lobster Tail
Gamberi Fritti
5 Jumbo Fried Shrimp over a bed of lettuce, served with cocktail sauce and lemons. No substitutions and no additions.
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
12-14oz Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Fried Fillet of Sole
Comes with tartar sauce and lemon.
Scampi di Jonghe
5 jumbo shrimp with spinach and garlic butter sauce.
Gamberi alla Griglia
5 jumbo shrimp, lemon, garlic and olive oil served with baby sauteed spinach.
Crab Legs
2 lbs Alaskan King Split Crab Legs
Zuppe di Pesce
10oz lobster tail, Alaskan king crab legs, scallops, shrimp, clams, mussels, squid, filet of sole, San Marzano tomato sauce, garlic crostinis. ( Serves 2-3 people )
Seafood Entrees
Chicken and Ribs
Fried Chicken
1/2 chicken.
BBQ Chicken
1/2 chicken.
BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Chicken and Rib Combo
2 pieces of fried or BBQ chicken and a 1/2 slab of ribs.
Chicken Only Entree
Chicken Only
Chicken Only Entree
Sandwiches and Wraps
Italian Beef Sandwich
House-made with choice of sweet or hot peppers.
BBQ Beef Sandwich
House-made with choice of sweet or hot peppers.
Italian Sausage Sandwich
House-made with choice of sweet or hot peppers.
Combo Sandwich
House-made Italian beef and sausage with meat sauce and choice of peppers.
Meatball Sandwich
House-made with choice of sweet or hot peppers.
1/2 lb. Angus Burger
Choice of mozzarella, provolone or American cheese, with tomato, romaine lettuce, pickle and red onion. Add a fried egg, bacon, avocado, bleu cheese for an additional charge.
Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich
Pan-fried eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmigiana on French bread.
Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich
Pan-fried chicken, meat sauce, mozzarella and Parmigiana cheeses on French bread.
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Pan-fried pork tenderloin cutlet, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo, on French bread.
Grilled Shrimp and Veggie Wrap
Grilled veggies and shrimp with pesto mayo wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken breast tossed with Frank's Original hot sauce, iceberg and romaine lettuce, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and ranch dressing wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Chicken Salsa Wrap
Grilled chicken, chipotle sauce, tomato, onion, cilantro, garlic, fresh jalapeno, green and red cabbage, fresh lime, wrapped in a flour tortilla.
BLT Wrap
Bacon, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes and mayo wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap
Grilled chicken breast, romaine lettuce, black olives, grape tomatoes and cucumber wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Italian Sandwich
Prosciutto di Parma, mortadella, soppressata, provolone cheese, romaine lettuce, red onion, tomato, hot giardiniera, olive oil and vinegar on French bread. Served with potato chips.
Tuna Sandwich
Genoa tuna, romaine lettuce, red onion, tomato, olive oil and vinegar on French bread. Served with potato chips.
Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken, arugula, tomato, fresh mozzarella and pesto mayo on French bread. Served with potato chips.
Caprese Sandwich
Fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, tomato, arugula, olive oil and vinegar on French bread. Served with potato chips.
Tub of BBQ Baby Back Ribs
2 full slabs.
Double Tub of BBQ Back Ribs
4 full slabs.
12 Piece of Fried Chicken and 2 Garlic Bread, Fries, Cole Slaw
16 Piece of Fried Chicken and 3 Garlic Bread, fries, Cole slaw
20 Piece of Fried Chicken and 4 Garlic Bread, fries, Cole Slaw
24 Piece Fried Chicken and 5 Garlic Bread, Fries, Cole Slaw
Family Style Chicken and Ribs
Side Orders
French Fries
Onion Rings
Baked Potato
Coleslaw
Sliced Focaccia Bread
2 pieces.
Vesuvio Potatoes
Roasted potatoes, mushrooms, rosemary, garlic, olive oil and sherry wine.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
1 pint.
Sauteed Spinach
Served with garlic and olive oil.
Steamed Broccoli
Asparagus
Cannoli
Cheesecake
Apple Tart
Carrot Cake
Spumoni
1 pint.
Chocolate Gelato
1 pint.
Vanilla Ice Cream
1 pint.
Lemon Italian Ice
1 pint.
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Served with raspberry sauce.
Tiramisu
frozen
Watermelon Italian Ice
1 pint. No substitutions and no additions.
Desserts
Beverages
Soda
1 Liter Soda
Dasani Water
20 oz. bottle.
San Pellegrino Water
6 pack - Miller Genuine Draft
Must be 21 to purchase.
6 pack - Budweiser
Must be 21 to purchase.
6 pack - Miller Lite
Must be 21 to purchase.
6 pack - Rolling Rock
Must be 21 to purchase.
6 pack - Bud Lite
Must be 21 to purchase.
6 pack - Corona
Must be 21 to purchase.
6 pack - Heineken
Must be 21 to purchase.
6 pack - Becks
Must be 21 to purchase.
Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio
Must be 21 to purchase. 750ml.
J Lohr " Riverstone" Chardonnay
Must be 21 to purchase. 750ml.
Ruffino Chianti Sangiovese
Must be 21 to purchase. 750ml.
Montevina Sierra Zinfandel
Must be 21 to purchase. 750ml.