Convito Cafe & Market Menu
Convito Cafe & Market in Wilmette, IL is a charming spot that blends French, New American, and Italian cuisines. The menu offers a variety of dishes, from crab cakes to grilled salmon, catering to different tastes. Their focus on fresh ingredients and authentic flavors shines through in dishes like the fish with lemon caper glaze and delicate cheese ravioli. Customers praise the attentive service and cozy ambiance, making it a favorite dining spot in the Northshore area. Whether you're looking for a casual lunch or a special dinner, Convito Cafe & Market has something for everyone. Don't miss out on their outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi for a pleasant dining experience. Visit Convito Cafe & Market for a delightful culinary journey that celebrates delicious food in a welcoming setting.
**Appetizers
Crab Cake
corn-zucchini-tomato relish & caper aioli
Fried Calamari
with our zesty cocktail sauce
Mama's Meatballs
4 Beef-pork-spinach meatballs with tomato basil sauce & parmesan
Bruschetta
grilled bread with fresh tomatoes, walnut basil pesto, and fresh basil
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
braised lentils, grape tomatoes, spinach & grain mustard sauce
*Lunch Plates
*Specials
SPECIAL Quiche of the Day
please call for daily selection 847-251-3654
Filet of Salmon
Pommes Frites
Side of Broccoli
streamed broccoli with olive oil
Side of Chips
Bread Basket
Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli
steamed broccoli with olive oil
Grilled Asparagus
Sauteed Spinach
*Sides
**Sandwiches (Copy)
BLT
Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, basil aioli on ciabatta bun with chips
Convito's Egg Salad
with baby arugula on toasted brioche with petite mixed green salad
Grilled Bistro Burger
free range beef, gruyere, grilled onions, lettuce & tomato on brioche bun with pommes frites
Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwich
finely shredded chicken breast, onions, lemon aioli, lettuce & provolone with housemade chips
Smoked Salmon Club
smoked salmon, bacon, lettuce, tomato & caper aioli on multigrain bread with chips
Turkey & Smoked Gouda
roasted turkey, smoked gouda, granny smithy apple, baby spinach & grain mustard on ciabatta with petite mixed green salad
Tuna Melt Sandwich
Violet's tuna salad, aged cheddar & house pickles on multigrain bread with chips
Beet Salad
Organic beets, arugula, goat cheese, red wine vinaigrette & balsamic glaze
Betise Salad
Organic mixed field greens, thin cucumber round, radishes, crispy sweet onions & roasted garlic vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
Romaine, parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing & black olive tapenade & parmesan crisps
Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled free range chicken breast, romaine, croutons, caesar dressing, black olive tapenade & parmesan crisps
French Onion Soup
Onions, veal broth, toasted crouton, parmigiano reggiano, gruyere & crispy onions
Lyonnaise Salad
frisee, bacon, medium boiled egg, gruyere, croutons, herring, anchovies & dijon vinaigrette
Simple Green Salad
Side size; Romaine with carrots, tomatoes, croutons & herb vinaigrette
White Bean Soup
Beans, carrots, onions, celery, sun dried tomatoes, vegetable broth & basil
Spinach & Blue Cheese Salad
baby spinach, blue cheese, dried apricots, toasted pecans, caramelized red onions & champagne vinaigrette
**Soups/Salads (Copy)
**Pasta (Copy)
Spaghetti al Pomodoro Basilico
spaghetti with tomato basil sauce
Spaghetti with Meatballs
spaghetti with tomato basil sauce & pork-beef-spinach meatballs
Pappardelle Bolognese
egg pasta ribbon with hearty beef and pork ragu with bechemel drizzle
Fettuccine Quattro Formaggi
fettuccine with 4 cheese sauce, prosciutto, peas & mushrooms
Fusilli Mediterranean
organic whole wheat pasta, tomatoes, artichokes, kalamata olives, baby arugula & extra virgin olive oil.
*Tart of The Day
Served with raspberry coulis & vanilla ice cream
*Carrot Cake.
Pecan streusel carrot cake with golden raisins & a thin layer of cream cheese frosting served
*Cookie Plate
A selection of Convito market signature cookies
Desserts Cafe
*Pasta
Farfalle Funghi & Spinachi
mushrooms, spinach, sun dried tomatoes, rosemary & extra virgin olive oil
Four Cheese Fettuccine
Creamy four cheese sauce, prosciutto, mushrooms & peas
Linguine Bianco
Sauteed manila clams, garlic, shallots, white wine, extra virgin olive oil & parsley
Orecchiette Salsiccia
italian crumbled sausage, broccoli, touch of chilli flakes, extra virgin olive oil & parmesan
Cannelloni Cosmopolita
stuffed with chicken, sun dried tomatoes & ricotta with creamy pancetta sauce
Butternut Squash Ravioli
parmesan, sage, brown butter sauce & balsamic glaze
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Beef-pork-spinach meatballs with tomato basil sauce
Spaghetti & Tomato Basil Sauce
Tagliatelle Pescatore
sauteed whitefish, shrimp, grape tomatoes & baby arugula, herbs, garlic & white wine sauce
Whole Wheat Fusilli Mediterranean
Whitefish
With lemon caper sauce, mashed potatoes & green beans
*Fish
*Fowl
Chicken Pot Pie
harrison's farm shredded chicken, carrots, peas, celery & onions in creamy bechamel sauce & puff pastry atop
Rotisserie Chicken with Fries
Free range Harrison's farms rotisserie half chicken with lemon, garlic, natural jus & a healthy serving of pommes frites
Grilled Bistro Hamburger with Fries
free range beef, gruyere, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato on brioche bun & a healthy serving of pommes frites
Liver
grain mustard red wine sauce, applewood smoked bacon, vidalia onions & mashed potatoes
Steak Frites
10 oz grilled strip steak with herb butter & pommes frites
Grilled Duck Breast
butternut squash with kale & almonds, raspberry-red wine reduction
*Meat
**Lunch Brunch Plates
Beignets
5 New Orleans style deep fried choux pastry with powdered sugar and cinnamon
Avocado Toast
grilled multi grain bread topped with avocado smash, over easy fried eggs, garnished with tomatoes, served with small mixed green salad
English Scrambler
Scrambled Harrison's farm eggs, roasted potatoes, smoked applewood bacon, baked herb tomato served with multi grain toast and raspberry jam
Thick Cut French Toast
brioche toast topped with berry compote and whipped cream on the side
Eggs Benedict
english muffin, canadian bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise, roasted potatoes
Side of Chicken Sausage
Side of Buttermilk Pancakes
Side of Applewood Smoked Bacon
Side of Roasted Potatoes
Country Crepes
spinach, mushrooms, zucchini & tomato mascarpone sauce
