chef elio romero curates an inventive american-inspired experience at the alcove evanston, tucked under the metra’s davis street stop. taking cues from seasonal produce availability, the alcove’s menu is always evolving to guarantee freshness—check back often to stay updated on the restaurant’s culinary offerings!
menu
cold appetizers
$20
YELLOWFIN TUNA TARTARE
avocado, ginger, scallions, yuzu, black sesame seeds, extra virgin olive oil, crispy lavash
$20
$14
ROASTED BEETS SALAD
roasted beets, goat cheese, baby greens, candied walnuts, balsamic, extra virgin olive oil
$14
$15
YOUNG ARUGULA SALAD
red quinoa, shaved fennel, grana padano cheese, yuzu white truffle oil vinaigrette
$15
hot appetizers
SOUP OF THE DAY
$15
GOAT CHEESE TART
caramelized onions, goat cheese, baby greens, balsamic reduction
$15
$22
ESCARGOT
berkshire porkbelly, white wine, fresh herb butter, plantain tostones
$22
$17
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUSSEL
garlic, herbs, shallot, white wine, tomatoes, french baguette
$17
$20
GRILLED SPANISH BABY OCTOPUS
caramelized onion, avocado, charred cauliflower, micro arugula, sauce gribiche
$20
$25
PAN-SEARED HUDSON VALLEY FOIE GRAS
white wine poached peaches, toasted brioche
$25
main courses
$62
OVEN-ROASTED RIBEYE STEAK
yukon gold parmesan potato pavé, charred broccolini, cabernet reduction
$62
$49
GRASS-FED NEW ZEALAND RACK OF LAMB
pearl barley, fresdh chanterelle mushrooms, baby spinach risotto, lamb au jus
$49
$48
PAN-SEARED MAPLE LEAF DUCK BREAST
young carrots, caramelized fennel, brussels sprouts, pinot noir reduction
$48
$52
RED WINE BRAISED BONELESS BEEF SHORT RIB
winter black truffle yukon gold potatoes, charred broccolini, beef au jus
$52
$47
PAN-SEARED BRANZINO
maine lobster tortellini, sugar snap peas, cauliflower florets, saffron lobster sauce
$47
$48
PAN-SEARED SCOTTISH SALMON
wild patagonian red shrimp, crispy black rice, young spinach, coconut curry sauce
$48
$46
RISOTTO
organic carnaroli rice, fresh wild mushrooms, baby spinach, parmesan cheese
$46
dessert
$12
WARM FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
vanilla ice cream, grand marnier chocolate sauce
$12
$12
HONEYCRISP APPLE & BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING
vanilla ice cream, creme anglaise sauce
$12
$10
GOAT CHEESECAKE
wild berry sorbet, buckwheat tuille, wild berry sauce
$10
$12
MADAGASCAR VANILLA CREME BRULEE
fresh berries
$12
$12
ROYAL RIVIERA PEAR ALMOND TART
vanilla ice cream, maple caramel
$12
$12
DARK CHOCOLATE AND PASSIONFRUIT MOUSSE CAKE
raspberry sauce, chocolate shavings
$12
$13
TURTLE SUNDAE
vanilla ice cream, toasted pecans, crumbled brownie, chocolate shavings, whipped cream
$13
$11
SORBETS
a three-flavor selection of fresh sorbets
$11
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