The Florentine Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the Menu at The Florentine
Welcome to The Florentine, a hidden gem located on the second floor of the JW Marriott in Chicago. This sports bar-inspired Italian restaurant seamlessly blends casual dining with upscale elegance. Its menu features a delightful array of dishes that showcase the creativity of Executive Chef Jason Hedin. Highlights include the crispy salmon over succotash, succulent grilled halibut, and inventive pizzas such as lobster and caviar. Each plate is crafted with care, emphasizing fresh, in-house pasta and seasonal ingredients.
Vegetarians will find plenty to savor, from kale salad to rich fettuccine Alfredo. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, perfect for both lively gatherings and intimate dinners. Don’t miss their happy hour specials and an impressive selection of wines by the quartino. At The Florentine, every meal is an experience, leaving diners longing for their next visit.
Good Morning
Seasonal Fruit
Ricotta
local honey, strawberry caviar, seasonal fruit
Housemade Granola
choice of whole, almond or greek yogurt
Bagel Lox
smoked salmon, boiled egg, capers, red onion, cream cheese, choice of plain, everything or whole wheat bagel
Belgian Waffle
berry compote, whipped cream, maple syrup
Buttermilk Pancakes
maple syrup
Almond French Toast
banana, vanilla glaze
Specialties
Sides
Breakfast Potatoes
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Chicken Sausage
Pork Sausage Links
Vegan Sausage
Greek Yogurt
Single Pancake
Bagel
plain, everything or whole wheat
Fruit
Fresh Berries
Two Brothers Coffee
brewhouse blend
Two Brothers Espresso
stomping ground
Two Brothers Cappuccino
Two Brothers Latte
Tea
green almondine, regal earl grey, regal english breakfast, emperors chamomile, emperors pure ginger, lemon meritage organic, emperors pure hibiscus or sicilian wildflower chai
Coffee Tea
Starters
Seasonal Fruit
Roasted Meatballs
parmesan, pork, beef, tomato, polenta
Steel Cut Oatmeal
housemade granola, local honey
Housemade Granola
choice of greek yogurt, almond or whole milk
Ricotta
local honey, strawberry caviar, seasonal fruit
Margherita
fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil
Prosciutto
burrata, date jam
Pepperoni
spicy soppressata
Pear
spicy soppresgoat cheese, mozzarella, arugula, pestosata
Sausage
tomato, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, mozzarella
Four Cheese
fontina fonduta, provolone, mozzarella, gorgonzola
Pizza
Salads
Kale
roasted butternut squash, fennel, hazelnuts, feta, red wine vinaigrette
Caesar
anchovy vinaigrette, garlic bread crumbs
Arugula
endive, radicchio, pumpkin seeds, dates, goat cheese, balsamic
Cobb
bacon, red onion, avocado, egg, blue cheese, house ranch
Fettuccini Carbonara
egg yolk, pancetta, parmesan
Entrees Eggs
Sandwiches, Sweets Specialties
Belgian Waffle
berry compote, whipped cream, maple syrup
Buttermilk Pancakes
maple syrup
Almond French Toast
bananas, vanilla glaze
Hanger Steak Eggs
eggs any style, arugula, tomatoes
Cheeseburger
american cheese, caramelized onion, dill pickles, special sauce, sesame bun, fries
Veggie Burger
mushrooms, shallots, garbanzo beans, chipotle aioli, avocado, swiss cheese, fries
Porchetta Club
bacon, grilled apples, arugula, truffle aioli, texas toast, fries
Fire Cheese Burger
roasted jalapenos, grilled onions, pepper jack cheese, mayonnaise, fries
Grilled Chicken Panini
mozzarella, basil aioli, fries
Bagel Lox
smoked salmon, boiled egg, capers, red onion, cream cheese with choice of plain, everything or whole wheat bagel
Roasted Meatballs
parmesan, pork, beef, tomato, polenta
Grilled Octopus
yukon gold potatoes, spicy soppressata, grilled onion, romesco
Crab Cakes
arugula, green apple, radicchio, lemon aioli
Timballo
zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, arugula pesto, scamorza
Burrata
prosciutto, sun dried tomato pesto, ciabatta
Grilled Cauliflower Steak
red grapes, feta cheese, pine nuts, marsala reduction
Beet Carpaccio
frisee, watercress, whipped goat cheese, hazelnuts, pesto
Antipasti
HouseMade Pasta
Risotto
bay scallops, cremini mushrooms, scallions
Orecchiette
housemade sausage, rapini, chili, parmesan
Fettuccini
bolognese, herbed ricotta
Squid Ink Tagliatelle
langostine, shrimp, tomato, brandy cream
Sweet Potato Ravioli
brown butter, sage, walnuts, parmesan
Pappardelle Al Forno
scamorza, vodka sauce
Kale
roasted butternut squash, fennel, hazelnuts, feta, red wine vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
anchovy vinaigrette, garlic breadcrumbs
Arugula
endive, radicchio, dates, pumpkin seeds, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Cobb Salad
bacon, red onion, avocado, egg, blue cheese, house ranch
Cheeseburger
american cheese, caramelized onion, pickles, special sauce, sesame brioche bun, fries
Veggie Burger
mushrooms, shallots, garbanzo beans, chipotle aioli, avocado, swiss cheese, fries
Porchetta Club
bacon, grilled apples, arugula, truffle aioli, texas toast, fries
Fire Cheese Burger
roasted jalapenos, grilled onions, pepper jack cheese, mayonnaise, fries
Grilled Chicken Panini
smoked mozzarella, caramelized onions, basil aioli, fries
Hanger Steak
brussels sprouts, gorgonzola cheese, demi glace
Salmon
swiss chard, citrus butter
Chicken Parmesan
panko, parmesan, tomato, mozzarella
45Day Dry Aged Prime BoneIn Strip Loin
bone marrow butter
Filet Mignon
oyster mushrooms, truffle cream
Bison Tenderloin
roasted beets, parsnip puree, red wine reduction
Sandwiches, Salads Entrees
Combo Specials
Fettuccine Bolognese A Glass Of Wine
Fish Of The Day A Glass Of Wine
45Day Dry Aged Prime BoneIn Strip Loin
bone marrow butter
Filet Mignon
oyster mushrooms, truffle cream
Bison Tenderloin
roasted beets, parsnip puree, red wine reduction
Hanger Steak
brussels sprouts, gorgonzola, demi glace
Salmon
swiss chard, citrus butter
Daily Fish
daily preparation
Chicken Parmesan
panko, parmesan, tomato, mozzarella
Stuffed Quail
housemade sausage, truffle, grilled polenta, porcini demi
Entrees
Contorni
Rapini
pecorino, red pepper
Roasted Potatoes
herbs, butter
Truffle Fries
parmesan
Cauliflower
tapenade, garlic bread crumbs
Brussels Sprouts
pancetta, parmesan, balsamic reduction
Housemade Sausage, Rapini, Chili, Parmesan
Langostine, Shrimp, Tomato, Brandy Cream
Mushrooms, Green Onion Pesto
Pasta
Dessert
Tiramisu
mascarpone, espresso, lady fingers
Crostata Di Mele
vanilla gelato, apple cider caviar
Chocolate Lava Cake
daily gelato
Profiterole
fior di latte gelato, chocolate sauce, toasted hazelnuts
Banana Cake
vanilla cream cheese frosting, chocolate sauce
Cookies
assorted housemade Italian cookies
Cheeseburger With French Fries
american cheese
Chicken Tenders With French Fries
Pasta
buttered, alfredo, meatball or marinara
Grilled Cheese With French Fries
Kids Menu
Featured Quartino
Day Wines, TNT
Tannat, Applegate Valley, Oregon
Champagne
PiperHeidsieck, Brut, Reims, NV
Prosecco
Villa Sandi, Il Fresco, Brut Prosecco, Treviso
Sparkling
White
TrebbianoMalvasiaRoscetto
Falesco, Le Poggere, Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone, Umbria
Barr Hills Bees Knees
Barr Hill Gin, fresh lemon juice, raw honey syrup, lemon twist
Figura
Figinfused Grey Goose Vodka, Earl Grey tea, Italicus Bergamont, citrus, plum bitters
Midnight Stroll
Woodford Reserve Rye, Carpano Bitter liqueur, Ramazzotti Amaro, Cointreau, Peychaud, PX Sherry
Kumquat Smash
Kumquatinfused Bombay Sapphire gin, maraschino liqueur, orange bitters, lemon
Sakura Blossom
Hibiscusinfused Hendricks gin, yuzu, Lillet Blanc, sakura syrup, poppy confit, lemon
Strawberry Watermelon Martini
Watermelon Basil Grey Goose Essences, strawberry puree, lime
Black Boulevardier
Wyoming Whiskey, Braulio Amaro, Carpano Antica, verjus rouge, orange bitters
Spiced Pear Margarita
Milagro Silver Tequila, Mezcal, Ancho Reyes Verde, pear, cilantro, Thai chili, lime
Blackberry Diablo
Maestro Dobel Anejo, Cenote green orange liqueur, cassis, lime, ginger beer
Samhain
Monkey Shoulder Scotch, Amaro dell Etna, Journeyman OCG apple cider liqueur, maple, lemon
Bruleed Pineapple Daiquiri
Flor de Cana 12 rum, Giffard Pineapple, Giffard Vanilla, lime, Okinawa sugar syrup
Tennessee Tea Punch
Gentleman Jack whiskey, English Breakfast tea, orange, lemon, oleo saccharum, Angostura
Specialty Cocktails
NonAlcoholic Beverages
Verjus Spritz
white verjus, oleo saccharum, tonic, soda, lemon
Cinnamon Pear Chinotto
pear puree, housemade cinnamon syrup, soda
Strawberry Lemonade
fresh squeezed lemonade, strawberry puree
Blueberry Lemonade
fresh squeezed lemonade, blueberry puree
IBC Root Beer
Bundaberg Ginger Beer
Montucky, Cold Snacks
American Lager, 12oz, 4.1 ABV, Bozeman, MT
Guinness, Irish Stout
Stout, 4.2 ABV, 14.9oz, Dublin, Ireland
Shorts Brewing Company, Locals Light
Light Lager, 5 ABV, Bellaire, MI
Cruz Blanca, Mexico Calling
Mexican Lager, 4.7 ABV, Chicago, IL
Peroni Nastro Azzuro
Italian Pale Lager, 5 ABV, Vigevano, Italy
Lagunitas, IPNA
NonAlcoholic Indian Pale Ale, 0.05 ABV, Chicago, IL
Low ABVNonAlcoholic Beer
BottledCanned
Dovetail Brewery, Helles
Lager, 4.4 ABV, 12oz, Chicago, IL
Miller Brewing Company, Lite
American Light Pilsner, ABV 4.2, Milwaukee, WI
Left Hand Brewing, Milk Stout Nitro
Milk Stout, 6 ABV, 12oz, Longmont, CO
Shorts Brew, Locals Light
American Lager, 5.2 ABV, Elk Rapids, MI
Montucky, Cold Snacks
American Lager, 12oz, 4.1 ABV, Bozeman, MT
Half Acre Beer Company, Pony
Pilsner, 5.5 ABV, 12oz, Chicago, IL
Lagunitas, IPNA
NonAlcoholic Indian Pale Ale, 0.05 ABV Chicago, IL
Half Acre Beer Company, Daisy Cutter
Pale Ale, 5.2 ABV, Chicago, IL
Cruzblanca, Mexico Calling
Lager Especial, 4.7 ABV, Chicago, IL
3 Floyds, Robert The Bruce
Scottish Ale, 7.5 ABV
Lagunitas, Hazy Wonder
New England IPA, 6 ABV, Petaluma, California
Eris, Van Van Mojo
Dry hopped blueberry cider, 6 ABV, Chicago, IL
On Tour Brewing, Lightning Will
Pilsner, 5 ABV, Chicago, IL
On Tour Brewing, Loose With The Truth
APA, 5.7 ABV, Chicago, IL
Pollyanna Brewing Company, Amber Pines
Amber Ale, 5.7 ABV, St Charles, IL
Upland, Champagne Velvet
Pilsner, 5.5 ABV, Bloomington, IN
Allagash White
Belgianstyle Wheat, 5.2 ABV, Portland, ME
Half Acre, Bodem
IPA, 6.7 ABV, Chicago, IL
Lagunitas IPA
6.2 ABV, Petaluma, CA
Lagunitas, Little Sumpin Sumpin
Hoppy Wheat Ale, 7.2 ABV, Petaluma, CA