Cafe Moderno – Italian
Sun-drenched Mediterranean flavors take center stage at Cafe Moderno, where the sizzle of the grill and the aroma of toasted spices fill a bright, contemporary space. Tender, flame-kissed kabobs and savory lamb gyros share the table with golden, flaky spanakopita and crisp falafel, offering a vibrant mosaic of textures and tastes. Whether tucking into a perfectly seared salmon plate or sharing a platter of tender calamari, guests find a refreshing escape that balances modern elegance with the timeless warmth of coastal hospitality.
111, South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60603 https://www.cafe-moderno.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- 1 Kabob Plate - $14.95: Choice of Kabob (Chicken, Shrimp, Steak, Lamb). Served with your choice of 2 sides, tzatziki dip, and grilled pita.
- 2 Kabob Plate - $21.95: Mix and Match your choice of kabobs (Chicken, Shrimp, Steak, Lamb). Served with 2 sides, tzatziki, and grilled pita.
- 3 Kabob Plate - $25.95: Mix and Match your choice of kabobs (Chicken, Shrimp, Steak, Lamb). Served with 2 sides, tzatziki, and grilled pita.
- Falafel Plate - $13.95: Finely ground chickpeas seasoned with onions, garlic, parsley and spices, lightly fried and served with our tzatziki sauce
- Spanakopita Plate - $13.95: Spinach and feta wrapped in a light, flaky phyllo crust (3 pcs)
- Chicken Souvlaki Plate - $15.95: Skewered cuts of chicken marinated in our signature seasoning with grilled bell peppers and onions
- Lamb Gyro Plate - $15.95: Greek Gyro infused with spices
- Grilled Tilapia Plate - $15.95: Lightly seasoned and pan sautéed
- Grilled Salmon Plate - $17.95: Lightly seasoned and fire-grilled
- Calamari Plate - $17.95: Crispy and served with tzatziki or marinara sauce
- Chicken Wrap - $9.95: Marinated grilled chicken, tomato, red onion, pickled cucumber and tzatziki sauce
- Gyro Wrap - $9.95: Lamb & beef thinly sliced, tomato, red onion, pickled cucumbers and tzatziki sauce
- Steak Wrap - $10.95: Marinated steak, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickled cucumbers and tzatziki sauce
- Wrap Combo - $13.9: Choice of any wrap with one side (fries, soup, or side salad.)
- Single- Dip - $5.95: Choice of hummus, tzatziki or baba ghanoush served with grilled pita.
- Double- Dip - $11.9: Choice of hummus, tzatziki or baba ghanoush served with grilled pita.
- Three Dip Combo - $16.95: Choice of hummus, tzatziki or baba ghanoush served with grilled pita
- Moderno Greek Salad Entree - $10.95: Mixed greens, Roma tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, red onion, green peppers, and feta cheese served with our signature vinaigrette and grilled pita.
- Theo's Original Greek Salad Entree - $10.95: Iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, kalamata olives, red onions, tomatoes, green peppers, pepperoncini, and feta cheese served with our Theo’s Original dressing and grilled pita.
- Rocca Salad Entree - $10.95: Mixed greens, apple slices, red onions, gorgonzola cheese served with a house balsamic vinaigrette and grilled pita.
- Caesar Salad Entree - $10.95: Romaine, pita croutons, freshly shredded parmesan and a creamy Caesar dressing served with grilled pita.
- Horiatiki Salad Entree - $12.95: Roma tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, kalamata olives, oregano, and feta served with our house balsamic vinaigrette and grilled pita.
- Fattoush Salad Entree - $10.95: Mixed greens, Roma tomatoes, red onion, radish, parsley, fresh mint, and pita croutons served with our own pomegranate dressing and grilled pita.
- Mediterranean Cobb Salad Entree - $10.95: Mixed greens, Roma tomatoes, garbanzo beans, and kalamata olives, served with our house balsamic vinaigrette and grilled pita.
- Grilled Chicken Panini - $12.99: Marinated grilled chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, provolone, and mayo on sourdough bread served with your choice of fries, soup, or side salad.
- Oven Roasted Turkey Panini - $13.99: Oven-roasted turkey, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, provolone, and mayo on sourdough bread with your choice of fries, soup, or side salad.
- Greek Tycoon - $14.99: Two fire-grilled Angus beef patties layered between crisp lettuce, grilled onions, tomatoes, mayo and topped with feta and served on grilled sourdough bread with your choice of fries, soup, or side salad.
- Philly Cheese Steak - $14.99: Philly steak, provolone, onions, bell peppers stuffed in a French roll served with your choice of fries, soup, or side salad.
- Tzatziki Burger - $11.99: Fire-grilled Angus beef, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, pickled cucumbers & tzatziki sauce served on a brioche bun served with your choice of fries, soup, or side salad.
- Penne Basil Pesto - $12.95: Pasta tossed with our homemade basil pesto, garlic, and olive oil and topped with fresh parmesan.
- Penne Mediterranean - $12.95: Penne, tomatoes, kalamata olives, garlic , fresh basil, olive oil and topped with feta
- Penne Marinara - $12.95: Penne, housemade marinara sauce topped with parmesan
- Red Lentil Soup - $5.95: Red lentils, carrot, onion, celery, garlic, crushed tomatoes, and seasoned with herbs while slowly simmered in vegetable broth.
- Dolmades (6pc) - $4.45: Grape leaves stuffed with rice, tomato, onion, dill, pine nuts and simmered in lemon juice
- Spanakopita (4pc) - $7.95: Spinach and feta pies wrapped in a light, flaky phyllo crust
- Crispy Calamari - $8.95: Lightly fried calamari served with your choice of tzatziki or marinara sauce
- Falafels w/tzatziki - $6.95: Chickpea patties seasoned with fresh herbs and spices, lightly fired and served with tzatziki (4 pc)
- Feta Fries - $6.75: Seasoned fries, diced tomatoes, topped with crumbled feta
- Basmati Rice Pilaf - $5.95
- Oven Roasted Potatoes - $5.95
- Grilled Vegetables - $5.95
- Hummus Dip - Side - $5.95
- Baba Ghanoush (Eggplant) Dip - Side - $5.95
- Tzatziki Dip -Side - $5.95
- Moderno Greek Side Salad - $5.95
- Theo’s Original Side Greek Salad - $5.95
- Caesar Side Salad - $5.95
- Rocca Side Salad - $5.95
- Fattoush Side Salad - $5.95
- Mediterranean Fries - $5.95
- Regular Fries - $5.95
- Tiramisu - $5.95: Shredded phyllo dough, mascarpone, espresso, chocolate
- Baklava (1) - $2.75: Phyllo dough layered with chopped walnuts and drizzled with a honey-citrus syrup
- Baklava (2) - $4.99: Phyllo dough layered with chopped walnuts and drizzled with a honey-citrus syrup
- Chocolate Fudge Brownie - $3.95: Homemade warm fudge brownie
- Pita Bread - Extra - $2
- Garlic Pita - Extra - $2.79
- Feta - Extra - $1.5
- Tzatziki - Extra (2 oz) - $1.25
- Hummus - Extra (2 oz) - $1.25
- Baba Ghanoush - Extra (2 oz) - $1.25
- Tahani Sauce Extra (2 oz) - $1.25
- Garlic Sauce - Extra (2 oz) - $1.25
- Theos Dressing - Extra (2 oz) - $1.25
- Moderno Dressing - Extra (2 oz) - $1.25
- Caesars Dressing - Extra (2 oz) - $1.25
- A la Carte Grilled Chicken Skewer - $8.99
- A la Carte Grilled Steak Skewer - $11.99
- A la Carte Grilled Shrimp Skewer - $11.99
- A la Carte Grilled Salmon - $12.99
- Fountain Soda (20oz) - $2.95
- Unsweetened Iced Tea (20oz) - $2.95
- San Pellegrino Mineral Water (500 ml) - $2.95
- Bottle Water (16 oz) - $16
- Apple Juice - $3.25
- Hot Tea - $2.95
- San Pellegrino Sparkling Drinks - Aranciata - $3.29
- San Pellegrino Sparkling Drinks - Limonata - $3.29
- Coca-Cola, 20oz Bottle - $3.29: Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
- Diet Coke, 20oz Bottle - $3.29: Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
- Sprite, 20oz Bottle - $3.29: Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
- Organic Milk (low fat) - $2.49
- Organic Chocolate Milk - $2.49