Clara - Woodridge, IL

Grilled garlic crostini topped with a seasoned fresh ricotta spread and thinly sliced prosciutto accompanied by a burrata cheese. Garnished with a balsamic glaze.

Served fried or grilled, with Clara’s fresh marinara sauce for dipping.

Fresh tomato slices, fior di latte mozzarella, and fresh basil dressed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar served with toasted Old World bread.

Fresh mussels simmered in Clara’s marinara sauce.

Tail-on shrimp baked in a delicate white wine sauce topped with herb-seasoned bread crumbs.

A classic Italian favorite. Italian sausage sauteed with sweet green peppers in a garlic olive oil.

Fresh button mushrooms stuffed with seasoned bread crumbs, drizzled with garlic olive oil, clam juice, and baked to perfection.

Fresh Italian bread oven toasted with chopped garlic, olive oil & a sprinkle of parmesan. Add melted mozzarella on top for a small up-charge.

Toasted Old World bread spread with pesto and topped with fresh tomatoes, onions, and goat cheese.

Toasted Old World bread topped with a blend of diced tomatoes, Fontinella cheese, and pesto.

Fresh Italian bread oven toasted with tomato sauce. During the 1950s, this was Mom’s gravy sandwich.

Freshly baked eggplant brushed with garlic olive oil dusted lightly in herb-seasoned bread crumbs, and layered with Clara’s homemade marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of parmigiana cheese.

Freshly cooked herb linguini tossed at room temperature with fresh chopped tomatoes, fresh basil, crumbled fontinella cheese, and a splash of olive oil.

Freshly baked eggplant brushed with garlic olive oil, dusted lightly with herb-seasoned crumbs, layered with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, & a sprinkle of parmigiana cheese. Served with a side of homemade radiatore pasta with marinara.

Tender breast of chicken filled with our special blend of four kinds of cheese. Baked in Clara’s fresh marinara sauce. Served with a side of homemade radiatore pasta with tomato sauce.

Sliced breast of chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and roasted pine nuts sautéed in Clara’s fresh pesto sauce with a hint of cream served over fresh angel hair.

Fresh mussels, littleneck clams, calamari, and shrimp simmered in Clara’s classic marinara sauce served over fresh angel hair.

Shrimp and fresh primavera vegetables (broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, peapods, and zucchini) sautéed with herbs, fresh garlic, olive oil, butter, and parmigiana; served over fresh spinach and egg angel hair.

Shrimp, fresh portobello mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach sautéed in a four cheese cream sauce served over fresh angel hair.

An abundance of shrimp sautéed in garlic, olive oil, parmigiana, and a splash of white wine. Served over spinach and fresh egg angel hair. Can be served spicy upon request.

North Atlantic salmon sautéed to perfection in our lemon buttercream sauce served with angel hair pasta and a side of primavera veggies dressed with our homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

Fresh, North Atlantic salmon fillet and tail-on shrimp topped with freshly sautéed spinach, baked in Clara’s scampi sauce. Served with a side of homemade pasta with marinara sauce.

An abundance of fresh mussels simmered in Clara’s marinara sauce served over fresh linguine.

Sliced breast of chicken baked in your choice of alfredo or marinara sauce with sliced Portobello mushrooms, mozzarella, and gorgonzola cheeses. Served over linguine.

An abundance of fresh calamari simmered in Clara’s marinara sauce served over fresh linguine.

An abundance of fresh littleneck clams simmered in Clara’s marinara sauce served over fresh linguine.

A long string like pasta which is slightly thicker than Angel Hair.

Gluten free penne shaped pasta made with corn and rice flour.

Fresh Zucchini "Angel Hair" Pasta, lightly tossed in garlic and olive oil.

Our most popular dish! Layers of seasoned ground beef, cheeses, and fresh pasta topped with mozzarella baked in a traditional tomato sauce. Homemade lasagna at its very finest. (This dish receives a complimentary Garden Salad with our Homemade Italian Dressing)

Three large pasta shells filled with seasoned ricotta cheese. Topped with mozzarella and baked in Clara’s homemade tomato sauce.

Layers of fresh homemade spinach pasta, fresh spinach, and seasoned ricotta cheese. Topped with mozzarella baked in Clara’s white wine bechamel and tomato sauce.

Romaine lettuce tossed in our homemade creamy dressing blend of sour cream, Gorgonzola cheese, diced red bell peppers and spices. Garnished with red peppers and croutons.

Iceberg lettuce with julienne carrots and zucchini, cucumbers, and tomato.

Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with Clara’s Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, and oven-toasted croutons.

A garden blend of arugula, baby bibb, baby oak, Frisell, Dolorosa, and radicchio with julienne carrots and zucchini, tomato, cucumbers, and croutons. Your choice of dressing.

Iceberg lettuce with julienne carrots and zucchini, cucumbers, and tomato.

Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with Clara’s Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, and oven-toasted croutons.

Romaine lettuce tossed in our homemade creamy dressing blend of sour cream, Gorgonzola cheese, diced red bell peppers, and spices. Garnished with red peppers and croutons.

A garden blend of arugula, baby bibb, baby oak, Frisell, Dolorosa, and radicchio with julienne carrots and zucchini, tomato, cucumbers, and croutons. Your choice of dressing.

Quick and easy sauteed spinach is the perfect weeknight side dish. Spinach so flavorful, even the kiddos will ask for more!

A cannoli shell filled with sweetened ricotta cheese and chocolate chips. Dipped in a crushed pistachio mixture and dusted with powdered sugar.

Warm rum infused almond cake frosted with an amaretto flavored mascarpone mousse and garnished with caramelized almond slices. Served over a creme anglaise.

Three mini cannoli shells filled with sweetened ricotta cheese and chocolate chips. Dipped in a crushed pistachio mixture and dusted with powered sugar.

Select a child sized portion of pasta and choice of Clara's homemade sauces.

Take some of Clara's famous Bread Dip home!