The rhythmic phrases ‘Terra e Mare’ straight interprets from the attractive Italian language to “land and sea”. The menu at this laid again, Mediterranean restaurant displays simply that: a passionate ode to the ocean’s scrumptious delicacies comes crashing into shore, assembly the bounty of flavors the land has to supply. Chef Noah Zamler’s heritage conjures up each dish whereas utilizing components sourced proper right here within the Midwest.
Start by filling your desk with an array of Small Plates earlier than shifting on to the primary programs. You may’t go improper with any of the shareable choices which embody signature burrata or focaccia, salads and sprouts or bites of contemporary seafood.
Carbs are the secret at Terra e Mare and all of it begins with indulgent bowls of pasta. Savor the surf-inspired Squid Ink Chitarra Terra e Mare with Manila clams, crab, n’duja, lemon, capers and breadcrumbs. Or hold your tastebuds on land with the turf-inspired Pappardelle Alla Coniglio that options stewed rabbit, carrot puree and parsnip crisps.
The restaurant just lately expanded their pizza menu with 100% sourdough pies (which is one thing that’s not widespread throughout town!) All pizzas are constructed from scratch, and the mozzarella can also be pulled and made in home. Terra e Mare has all of the Basic Pizzas one may ever want. From Margherita to the Carnivore, there’s a pie for everybody. A T&M crew and new CFM favourite is the Italian Sausage and Peppers pizza, drenched in tomato sauce and bombed with crumbles of Italian sausage, roasted banana peppers and oregano. The amount of tomato sauce is nearly too heavy for the crust so every bit requires a fork and knife or the well-known NY-style fold. The roasted banana peppers get misplaced amongst the simplicity and could also be higher as contemporary toppings reasonably than baked within the wood-fired oven.
Among the many specialty T&M Pizzas, visitors can count on sourdough crusts with unorthodox toppings like purple candy potato puree and duck prosciutto. Unnamed pizzas just like the #10 characteristic extra acquainted garnishes like burrata, inexperienced garlic and balsamela (balsamic). It’s one other workers (and CFM) favourite and every ingredient shines atop the tomato sauce-based pie.
Not within the temper for pizza or pasta? Terra e Mare has you coated with a quartet of huge plates together with Slagel Household Farm Half-Roasted Hen served with rosemary potatoes, caramel jus and roasted lemon; a Braised Quick Rib accomplished by chimichurri, romesco sauce and marcona almonds; Scallops nestled with a puree of peas and topped with a pancetta marmalade; and a wealthy Mushroom Risotto that includes black oyster mushrooms, creamy mascarpone and crispy leeks.
Whereas the dessert choices are restricted at Terra e Mare, it’s a no brainer to finish the meal with the sunshine and satisfying, Tiramisu. The restaurant doesn’t skimp on the serving dimension both! Their brick-sized slice of pillowy indulgence is well shareable between two individuals. Benefit from the quintessential chewy bites of ladyfingers soaked in espresso to provide the boast you want after carbo-loading on pasta and pizza. Terra e Mare’s model avoids the standard bitterness you can get from the espresso and cocoa powder leading to a great ending to dinner.
Terra e Mare is positioned within the South Loop at 404 N Wells St. Conveniently positioned proper off the Qunicy or Lasalle/Van Buren “L” stops, Terra e Mare is open for weekday lunch Monday via Friday from 11am to 2:30pm earlier than reopening for comfortable hour offers and dinner at 4pm. These within the neighborhood on Saturdays may also get pleasure from dinner starting at 4pm. The restaurant is closed on Sundays.
