Alex's Washington Gardens Highwood
256 Green Bay Rd, Highwood, IL
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Tavern Takeover
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.
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
$8.00Soup 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.
Pasta
Full Pasta
Choice of marinara, tomato cream, or bolognese.$20.00Half 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.$30.00Half 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.$28.00Half 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.$30.00The 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$32.00Shrimp Disparagia
$35.00
Steaks
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.$34.00Grilled 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.$32.00Chicken 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.$36.00Chicken 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.$44.00Veal 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.$44.00Veal Milanese
Breaded with housemade Italian breadcrumbs, flash-fried and baked.$42.00Veal 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.$40.00Salmon Limone
$42.00Salmon 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
$8.00Side of Peas
$5.00Veggie of the Day
$7.00Italian Sausage Side
$11.00Roasted Potatoes
$10.00
Braised Veggies
$10.00
Spinach with Garlic & Olive Oil
$12.00Pizza Bread
$12.00(2) Angelina's Meatballs
$10.00
(3) Angelina's Meatballs
$14.00
Medium
$20.00
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Request advisory
We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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