Ummo – Italian
Ummo invites guests into a vibrant, contemporary sanctuary where the comforting scent of golden, house-baked focaccia and the smoky allure of fire-roasted oysters set the stage for a soulful Italian-inspired feast. The kitchen masterfully balances rustic tradition with modern elegance, serving up velvety burrata paired with delicate prosciutto alongside golden arancini and savory meatballs that evoke the warmth of a Mediterranean kitchen. Every plate celebrates bold flavors and shared moments in an atmosphere that feels both sophisticated and deeply welcoming.
22, West Hubbard Street https://www.ummochicago.com0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, vegan, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, high-fiber, gerd, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, tlc, volumetrics, renal, carnivore, zone, alkaline, aip, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Antipasti
- Pane della Casa - $12: Warm house-baked bread, black truffle butter, Pecorino Romano DOP, extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Focaccia - $12: Warm focaccia, stracciatella, red onion, eggplant caponata, jalapeño oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arancini - $16: Sicilian-style rice fritters, porcini mushrooms, Taleggio DOP, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP fonduta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata e Prosciutto - $28: Burrata, prosciutto San Danielle, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, apple and fig jam, gnocco fritto Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ummo's Caesar - $20: Romaine, grilled relish, anchovy-buttermilk vinaigrette, avocado, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, egg, toasted focaccia crumbs Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bolognese Meatballs - $18: Beef and pork meatballs, Pomodorini sauce, grated Pecorino Romano DOP, crispy arugula Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fire-Roasted Oysters - $18: East Coast oysters, brandy, fresh herbed butter, garlic breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata e Avocado - $26: Burrata wrapped in avocado, chive oil, 8-year aged balsamic, warm house bread, calabrian chili oil purée Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Salad - $22: Heirloom and cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil pesto, acacia honey, aged balsamic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto and Focaccia - $14: Garlic oil and rosemary foccacia, stracciatella, lemon oil dressing, fresh sliced Prosciutto Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Carbonara - $22: Pici-style pasta, rich egg yolk sauce, crispy guanciale, aged Pecorino Romano DOP Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mafaldine Cacio e Pepe - $22: Ruffled-edge mafaldine pasta, Pecorino Romano DOP, cracked black pepper blend Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Tortelli - $27: Tortelli filled with ricotta and mascarpone, lamb belly ragù, mint pesto, Pecorino Romano DOP Available at: dinner, lunch
- Risotto Basilico - $24: Basil infused Acquerello Rice, mascarpone, pickled mushrooms and tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Campanelle alla Vodka - $24: Campanelle-style pasta, chicken ragù, tomato and vodka sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna alla Bolognese - $25: Seven-layer spinach lasagna, beef ragù, béchamel sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Chitarra - $32: Chitarra-style pasta, lobster cream sauce, scallops, mussels, prawns, lemon, chives Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- NY Strip - $72: 12 oz Prime Black Angus NY Strip, braised garlic bulb, gorgonzola cheese sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turbot alla Siciliana - $45: Turbot fillet, lemon-caper cream, pickled carrots, pearl onions, confit tomatoes, chili oil, chive oil Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Florentine Chicken - $32: Chicken breast, lemon velouté, spinach-potato mille-feuille, fennel confit, prosciutto powder Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ribeye Tagliata - $42: 6oz Ribeye marinated with balsamic and paprika, confit tomato, fresh arugula and cherry tomato salad Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Roasted Carrots - $14: Roasted rainbow carrots, carrot-cardamom purée Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asparagi - $14: Charred asparagus, Parmigiano DOP foam, chive oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Mashed Potatoes - $14: Ricotta-whipped potatoes, melted cheese fonduta, black truffle paste, fresh chives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Cauliflower - $18: Josper-smoked cauliflower, tomato fonduta, arugula pesto, citrus powder Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts - $14: Dijon Glazed brussel sprouts, almond pesto, toasted almond, Pecorino Romano DOP Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Ummo Ferrero - $18: Dark chocolate cream, toasted hazelnuts, hazelnut gianduja, vanilla & chocolate nitro drops, frangelico jelly Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Cherry - $16: Cherry mousse, cherry compote, amaretto ice cream, toasted almond crumble, almond jelly
- 22 W Tiramisù - $16: Almond dacquoise, mascarpone mousse, cold brew, amaretto, chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pistachio Cheesecake - $16: Baked pistachio cheesecake, chantilly cream, caramelized pistachio praliné, almond crumble, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Honey-Mascarpone Ice Cream - $8: Two scoops Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Salted Caramel Ice Cream - $8: Two scoops Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Guanábana Sorbet - $8: Two scoops Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Grapefruit Sorbet - $8: Two scoops Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Beverages
- Aperol Spritz - $10: Aperol, Prosecco, soda
- Espresso Martini - $18: La Colombe cold brew, BroVo Boomerang, Grey Goose vodka, aged cocoa-nib syrup, vanilla chai cold foam
- Tzuco Margarita - $16: Cuervo Tradicional tequila, Cointreau liqueur, cucumber, St. Germain, lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Ummo Old Fashioned - $20: Maker's Mark 46, Amaro Nonino, Amaro Di Angostura, Grappa, Amaro, Bourbon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- S. Pellegrino 1L - $10: Sparkling water Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Acqua Panna 1L - $10: Still water Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Espresso - $5
- Double Espresso - $8
- Latte - $8
- Cappuccino - $8
- Americano - $6
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