Baldo’s Restaurant is a beloved local gem in Joliet, IL serving up authentic Italian cuisine and old-world hospitality since 1996. With its warm, welcoming ambiance and family recipes passed down for generations, Baldo’s offers a taste of Italy in the heart of Joliet.
Here is a complete guide to Baldo’s restaurant menu featuring their most popular Italian dishes, signature cocktails, daily specials, and more:
Baldo’s Restaurant Menu – A Guide to This Classic Italian Eatery in Joliet, IL
Appetizers
Start off your meal at Baldo’s with one of their classic Italian appetizers:
Bruschetta – $7.99
- Toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil
Fried Calamari – $11.99
- Tender calamari rings fried to golden perfection
Mozzarella Caprese – $8.99
- Sliced fresh mozzarella with tomatoes, basil, balsamic glaze
Baked Clams – $10.99
- Little neck clams baked with garlic, olive oil, breadcrumbs
Mussels Marinara – $12.99
- PEI mussels simmered in a zesty marinara sauce
The appetizers are perfect for sharing and set the stage for the delicious entrees to come.
Soups & Salads
Baldo’s serves up hearty soups and fresh salads including:
Minestrone Soup – $5.99
- Classic Italian vegetable soup with pasta
Pasta e Fagioli – $5.99
- Bean soup with pasta, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil
Garden Salad – $6.99
- Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions
Caesar Salad – $7.99
- Romaine lettuce, parmesan, garlic croutons
Italian Chopped Salad – $8.99
- Romaine, salami, provolone, chickpeas, onions
Dress your salad with Baldo’s signature house balsamic vinaigrette.
Pasta Dishes
All of Baldo’s pasta dishes are freshly made in-house using family recipes. Choose from pasta favorites like:
Spaghetti & Meatballs – $14.99
- Spaghetti with homemade beef & pork meatballs
Fettuccine Alfredo – $13.99
- Fettuccine in a rich, creamy parmesan sauce
Lasagna – $15.99
- Layers of pasta, meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella
Baked Ziti – $13.99
- Ziti pasta baked with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella
Linguine with Clam Sauce – $16.99
- Linguine pasta tossed with tender clams in white wine garlic sauce
Add a side salad or soup to make it a complete meal.
Chicken Dishes
Baldo’s serves up delicious Italian-style chicken entrees like:
Chicken Parmesan – $16.99
- Breaded chicken breast baked with marinara sauce, mozzarella
Chicken Marsala – $17.99
- Pan-seared chicken breast with mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce
Chicken Piccata – $17.99
- Sautéed chicken breast with lemon caper butter sauce
Chicken Cacciatore – $16.99
- Braised chicken thighs with peppers, onions, tomatoes
All chicken dishes are served with a side of spaghetti marinara or garden salad.
Veal Specialties
Tender, delicately flavored veal is featured in dishes like:
Veal Parmesan – $19.99
- Breaded veal cutlets baked with marinara, mozzarella
Veal Marsala – $21.99
- Pan-seared veal medallions with mushroom Marsala sauce
Veal Piccata – $21.99
- Sautéed veal cutlets in lemon caper butter sauce
The veal entrees are served with a side of linguine in marinara or garlic butter sauce.
Seafood Selections
Baldo’s showcases fresh seafood in dishes like:
Shrimp Scampi – $19.99
- Jumbo shrimp sautéed in garlic butter white wine sauce
Salmon Piccata – $19.99
- Pan-seared salmon filets with lemon caper sauce
Cioppino – $21.99
- Hearty seafood stew with mussels, clams, shrimp, fish
Seafood dishes are served over linguine or with a side garden salad.
Signature Entrees
Beyond the Italian classics, Baldo’s menu features signature entrees like:
Steak Pizzaiola – $24.99
- 12 oz NY Strip steak topped with sautéed peppers, onion, marinara
Pork Osso Buco – $19.99
- Braised pork shank in a rich tomato-wine sauce
Eggplant Parmesan – $15.99
- Breaded eggplant baked with marinara, mozzarella
The signature dishes incorporate Italian flavors into creative offerings.
Daily Specials
Baldo’s runs daily specials often featuring seasonal ingredients. Popular ones include:
Monday – Chicken Cannelloni
Tuesday – Braised Short Ribs
Wednesday – Seafood Risotto
Thursday – Pork Saltimbocca
Friday – Cioppino Stew
Check the blackboard or ask your server about the latest daily specials.
Desserts
Save room for Baldo’s heavenly homemade Italian desserts like:
- Tiramisu – Ladyfingers soaked in espresso, mascarpone cream
- Cannoli – Crispy pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta cream
- Spumoni – Colorful Italian ice cream with cherries and nuts
- Italian Cheesecake – Dense cheesecake with ricotta cheese
From appetizers to entrees to desserts, Baldo’s restaurant offers authentic, hearty Italian cuisine made with care and the finest ingredients. The cozy ambiance makes it the perfect spot for any occasion.
