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Trattoria Oliverii mixes tradition
with fresh spin on Italian classics
Eric DeGrechie
Managing Editor
Spring can be a challenging
time of year for local
residents as the weather
seems to change every day,
even by the hour at times.
Katie Keefe and Ali
Clark, owners of Northbrook’s
Trattoria Oliverii,
are especially excited for
better weather to roll into
town.
“We’re ready to put our
patio out,” said Clark, adding
that eight tables with
24 seats total will soon be
available for seating on the
sidewalk located in front
of the restaurant. “We
need to stop getting teased
every day.”
Keefe and Clark bought
Trattoria Oliverii in November
of last year. Keefe
has worked at the downtown
establishment since
it opened in 1991. Keefe
and Clark are cousins.
While some of Trattoria
Oliverii’s signature dishes
have remained intact from
years past, the current
owners have also put their
own spin on things.
“We gave the menus a
facelift. We’ve changed
up the lunch menus, too,”
Clark said. “The specials
have improved tremendously.
We’re giving our
chef all the leeway to be
creative.”
Clark said they’ve also
worked on expanding the
wine list by bringing in
some fresh selections. Last
month, Trattoria Oliverii
introduced new options on
its daily special menu with
the goal to incentivise customers
to return frequently.
Trattoria Oliverii is a
popular spot for families
with a kids menu recently
added.
“We encourage people
The Pasta Prosciutto ($18) features rolled pasta, ham,
basil, cheese and a tomato creme sauce and is said
to be a favorite among customers at the restaurant.
Michael Wojtychiw/22nd Century Media
to bring their kids in.
We’re located right near
the train station, so kids
love to watch the trains,”
Clark said.
Recently, several 22nd
Century Media editors
made a visit to Trattoria
Oliverii to talk with the
owners, try some dishes
and take in the entire culinary
experience.
First up, we sampled the
Bruschetta Romana ($7)
on the antipasti menu featuring
chopped tomatoes,
fresh mozzarella, garlic,
and parmigiana, served
on Italian bread. The bruschetta
is topped with extra
virgin olive oil.
Next, we were brought
out a dish of the Pasta
Prosciutto ($18), featuring
rolled pasta, ham, basil,
cheese and a tomato cream
sauce.
“It’s definitely one of
our best sellers, people
love it,” Clark said.
Pizza is another go-to.
The Oliverii Special ($22
for a large pie) is made
with cheese, sausage,
pepperoni, bacon, mushrooms,
onions, green peppers
and black olives.
Another popular pizza
is the Guido’s Special
Trattoria Oliverii
1358 Shermer Road,
Northbrook
(847) 559-8785
www.oliveriis.com
11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Monday-Thursday
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday
4-10 p.m. Saturday
4-8:30 p.m. Sunday
($18.50 for a large) featuring
cheese, tomato, onions,
garlic and hot giardiniera.
Seafood, like everything
on the menu according to
Clark, is fresh and ordered
locally. We tried the Lemon
Sole ($14) made with a fillet
of sole, fresh tomato, white
wine and a side of capellini,
or thin pasta like spaghetti.
Last, we were served
housemade tiramisu ($8).
“The fact that this restaurant
has been open for
30 years really helps. The
location is fantastic,” Clark
said. “People have been
coming here for a long
time and now their kids are
coming here. We’re seeing
generations of families
from Northbrook come in,
which is fun.”
For full story, visit Winnetka-
Current.com.