Budget Dining Guide
Nonna's Chicago Bistro Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Nonna's Chicago Bistro? This budget guide lists every menu item sorted from lowest to highest price so you can find cheap eats and low-cost meal deals quickly. Prices updated August 2026.
Lowest Price
$5.00
Average Item Price
$13.29
Budget for Two
$26.58
Priced Items Tracked
93
Top 3 Most Affordable Picks
Nonna's Chicago Bistro Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Nonna's Chicago Bistro sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lunch Zuppa del Gornio | lunch zuppa | Chef's choice of the day with ciabatta bread. | $5.00 |
| 2 | Bruschetta | appetizers | Toasted crostinis covered with homemade tomato, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil and garlic topping. | $8.00 |
| 3 | Classic Caesar Salad | insalatas | Crisp romaine lettuce topped with homemade Caesar dressing, croutons and shaved Parmesan cheese. | $8.00 |
| 4 | Italian Sausage and Peppers | appetizers | Sauteed sausage, peppers and onions with homemade marinara sauce. | $8.00 |
| 5 | Lunch Bruschetta | lunch appetizers | Toasted crostinis covered with homemade tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil and garlic topping. | $8.00 |
| 6 | Lunch Classic Caesar Salad | lunch insalata | Crisp romaine lettuce topped with homemade Caesar dressing, croutons and shaved Parmesan cheese. | $8.00 |
| 7 | Lunch Italian Sausage and Peppers | lunch appetizers | Sauteed sausage, peppers and onions with homemade marinara sauce. | $8.00 |
| 8 | Lunch the Wedge Salad | lunch insalata | Iceberg lettuce, bacon, red onions, diced tomatoes and bleu cheese or ranch dressing topped with imported bleu cheese crumbles. | $8.00 |
| 9 | The Wedge Salad | insalatas | Iceberg lettuce, bacon, red onions, diced tomatoes and bleu cheese or ranch dressing topped with imported bleu cheese crumbles. | $8.00 |
| 10 | Baby Arugula Salad | insalatas | Fresh arugula greens, prosciutto, pine nuts, goat cheese and pears tossed in balsamic vinaigrette dressing. | $9.00 |
| 11 | Crispy Zucchini Fritti | appetizers | Strips of fresh zucchini seasoned with bread crumbs and fried golden brown with homemade remoulade. | $9.00 |
| 12 | Italian Stuffed Mushrooms | appetizers | Large mushrooms stuffed with a blend of cheeses, Italian sausage and spices. Served with house Dijon sauce. | $9.00 |
| 13 | Lunch Baby Arugula Salad | lunch insalata | Fresh arugula greens, prosciutto, pine nuts, goat cheese and pears tossed in balsamic vinaigrette. | $9.00 |
| 14 | Lunch Italian Chop Salad | lunch insalata | Assorted Italian meats and cheeses, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini and red onions tossed with crisps greens in house Italian dressing. | $9.00 |
| 15 | Lunch Italian Stuffed Mushrooms | lunch appetizers | Large mushrooms stuffed with a blend of cheeses, Italian sausage and spices with house Dijon sauce. | $9.00 |
| 16 | Lunch Nonna's Special Salad | lunch insalata | Assorted mixed field greens, candied walnuts, roasted pickled beets and goat cheese tossed with champagne vinaigrette. | $9.00 |
| 17 | Lunch Zuppa, Salad and Bread | lunch zuppa | Soup of the day. Please call restaurant for today's selection. Choice of salad and ciabatta bread. | $9.00 |
| 18 | Nonna's Special Salad | insalatas | Assorted mixed field greens, candied walnuts, roasted pickled beets and goat cheese tossed with champagne vinaigrette. | $9.00 |
| 19 | Parma Eggplant Sandwich | lunch sandwiches | Topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese on crispy Italian bread. Served with choice of side. | $9.00 |
| 20 | Parma Italian Meatball Sandwich | lunch sandwiches | Topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese on crispy Italian bread. Served with choice of side. | $9.00 |
| 21 | Parma Italian Sausage Sandwich | lunch sandwiches | Topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese on crispy Italian bread. Served with choice of side. | $9.00 |
| 22 | Anti-Pasta Salad for 2 | insalatas | Imported Italian meats and cheeses, tomatoes, pepperoncini, artichoke hearts, roasted bell peppers, olives and red onions piled over mixed greens with house dressing. | $10.00 |
| 23 | Crab Cakes | appetizers | Fresh crab, scallions and bell peppers seasoned and fried golden brown with zesty house sauce and salad garnish. | $10.00 |
| 24 | Italian Beef Sandwich | lunch sandwiches | Our homemade slow-roasted beef on crispy Italian bread with baked peppers and our homemade giardiniera. Served with choice of side. | $10.00 |
| 25 | Lunch Crab Cakes | lunch appetizers | Fresh crab, scallions and bell pepper seasoned and fried golden brown with zesty house sauce and salad garnish. | $10.00 |
| 26 | Baked Parmesan Carciofo | appetizers | Cheese and artichoke heart dip served with garlic crostinis. | $11.00 |
| 27 | Combo Beef and Sausage Sandwich | lunch sandwiches | With baked peppers and hot giardiniera on crispy Italian bread. Served with choice of side. | $11.00 |
| 28 | Lunch Eggplant Parmigiana | lunch house specialties | Breaded and seasoned chicken sauteed with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese on a bed of linguine. Served with soup or a house salad, ciabatta bread and marinara sauce. | $11.00 |
| 29 | Lunch Manzo Carpaccio | lunch appetizers | Prime beef sliced thin, topped with house Dijon, capers, red onions and shaved Parmesan cheese finished with salad garnish. | $11.00 |
| 30 | Lunch Mussels | lunch appetizers | Australian green lip mussels in garlic white wine sauce with homemade crostinis. | $11.00 |
Nonna's Chicago Bistro Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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lunch zuppa
$7.00
2 items
insalatas
$8.80
5 items
lunch insalata
$9.17
6 items
lunch appetizers
$9.71
7 items
appetizers
$9.78
9 items
lunch sandwiches
$9.83
6 items
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