The Purple Pig Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Purple Pig, a culinary gem located at 444 N Michigan Ave, Chicago. This trendy eatery marries Mediterranean flavors with New American flair, inviting guests to indulge in a deliciously diverse menu. Whether you're a pescatarian or a vegan, The Purple Pig caters to all dietary preferences, offering refreshing options like Whipped Ricotta with dates and mint, as well as Chicken Thigh Kebabs served with housemade tzatziki.
Highlights include savory snacks such as Fried Burrata and Tuna Tartare, perfect for sharing amongst groups. The extensive dinner offerings, ranging from seasonal salads to hearty pastas like Pappardelle, ensure there's something for everyone. With a full-service bar, happy hour specials, and catering options, The Purple Pig is ideal for families, friends, and special gatherings alike. Experience the vibrant atmosphere and delectable dishes that make dining here a memorable adventure!
Thanksgiving Build Your Own Box (Feeds 4-6) PICKUP ONLY
Whipped Ricotta (4-6)
Pistachios, Pears, Dates, Honey, Mint
Whipped Feta (4-6)
Cucumber, + Marinated Tomatoes
Pork Liver & Bacon Pat (4-6)
Fried Sage + Grape Mostarda Includes Bread
Salt-Roasted Beets (4-6)
Whipped Goat Cheese, Pistachio Butter
Grilled Broccoli (4-6)
Anchovy Vinaigrette, Garlic + Breadcrumbs
Roasted Carrots (4-6)
Hummus, Ginger, Apple + Pinenuts
Cappellacci (4-6)
Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato, Sage + Brown Butter
Pappardelle (4-6)
Pork & Chicken Bolognese, Butternut Squash + Sage
Potato Gnocchi (4-6)
Pork Neckbone Gravy
Chicken Thigh Kebabs (4-6)
Winter Vegetables + Housemade Tzatziki
Milk Braised Berkshire Shoulder (4-6)
Mashed Potatoes, Gravy + Crispy Lentils
Turkey Leg Confit (4-6)
Cabbage, Fried Lentils + Agrodolce
Tiramisu (4-6)
Kahlua, Amaretto + Mascarpone
Butternut Squash Cheesecake (4-6)
Chestnut + Raspberry Sauce
Salt-Roasted Beets
Crumbled Goat Cheese + Pistachio Butter
Grilled Broccoli
Anchovy Vinaigrette, Roasted Garlic + Toasted Breadcrumbs
Mushrooms 3 Ways
Grilled King Trumpets, Pork Shitake Jus, Pickled Onions + Truffle & Mushroom Puree
Roasted Squash
Figs, Goat Cheese, Arugula + Hazelnuts
Broccolini
Yogurt, Lemons, White Anchovy + Breadcrumbs 19
Caesar Salad
Romaine, Maple Bacon, Croutons + Pecorino
Winter Salad
Bacon, Lentils, Red Onions, Radicchio, Pumpkin Seeds + Parmesan Cheese
Roasted Carrot
Maple Glazed Bacon, Carrot Cake Crumbles
Vegetables
Snacks
House Platter
Chef's selection of Meats & Cheeses, Condiments + Housemade Crackers
Whipped Feta
Cucumber, Marinated Tomatoes + Toast
Tuna Tartare
Ahi Tuna, Avocado, Pistachio, Truffle + Housemade Squid Ink Cracker
Whipped Chickpea & Focaccia
Chickpea ouree, Parmesano, Roasted Garlic, Housmade Focaccia + Dried Rosemary
Fried Burrata
Pistachios, Pesto, Tomato Sauce
Smoked Pork Tongue
Tonnato Sauce + Pasta Salad
Chicken Liver & Bacon Pt
Fried Sage + Grape Mostarda
Beef Tartare
Crostini, Quail Eggs, Shallots + Capers
Roasted Bone Marrow
Herbs, Bacon-Onion Jam, Onions + Sea Salt
Whipped Ricotta
Pistachios, Cherries, Apricots, Dates, Honey + Mint
Hummus
Roasted Carrots, Fried Garbanzo Beans + Pistachio Pesto
Chicken Thigh Kebabs
Fried Smashed Fingerling Potatoes + Tzatziki Sauce
Milk Braised Berkshire Pork Shoulder
Mashed Potatoes, Gravy + Crispy
Half Duck
Greek Yogurt, Herbs, Smoked Trout Roe + Brioche Buns
Bone Marrow
Capers, Herbs, Onions, Sea Salt + Toast
Pork Belly
Ginger Glaze, Pickled Carrot, Espresso + Frise
Turkey Leg Confit
Cabbage, Fried Lentils + Agrodolce
Pork Ribs
Harissa BBQ, Farro + Roasted Red Pepper Salad
Morcilla Sausage
Pork Blood Sausage, Fried Polenta + Apple Mostarda
Pork Blade Steak
Honey, Sobrasadda + Arugula
Pork Secreto
Pepperonata, Pickled Watermelon Rind + Pimenton
Beef Short Rib
Farro Risotto, Spinach + Bordelaise
Lamb Shank
Harissa, Sweet Potato, Lemon Chimichurri + Fried Chickpeas
Filet Mignon
Purple Potato Puree, Pearl Onions, Mushrooms, Bone Marrow Butter + Red Wine Reduction
36 Day Aged Pork Chop
Maplewood Smoked, Apple Cider Sauce + Confit Vegetables
Chicken Saltimbocca
Farro Risotto, Spinach + Prosciutto
Pork Shank
Creamy Polenta, Roasted Carrots + Red Wine Reduction
Meat
Pasta
Handmade Orecchiette
Italian Sausage, Rapini, Napa Cabbage + Calabrian Chili
Ricotta Gnocchi
Served With Pork Neckbone Gravy
Ravioletto
Crescenza Cheese, Truffle, Rosemary, Garlic + Parsnip Puree
Pappardelle
Bolognese, Escarole + Fried Mushrooms
Housemade Ricotta Ravioli
Mushroom, Roasted Chestnuts + Brown Butter Sauce
Tortelli
Pork, Almonds, Spinach + Crostini
Squid Ink Chitarra
Mussels, Shrimp, Octopus + Roasted Tomato Sauce
Seafood Risotto
Scallops, Mussels, Shrimp, Lobster Stock + Parmigiano Cheese
Bucatini
Italian Sausage, Tomatoes, Guanciale, Basil + Parmesan Cheese
Rigatoni
Wild Boar Ragu, Manchego Cheese + Chives
Ravioli
Beef Short Rib, Bone Marrow, Brown Butter + Red Wine Jus
Tagliatelle
Lamb Ragu, Cipollini Onions, Spinach, Manchego Cheese
Spanish Octopus
Marbled Potatoes, Jalapenos, Sambuca + Chimichurri
Mussels
P.E.I. Mussels, Nduja, Celery + Fennel
Shrimp & Avocado Salad
Baby Kale, Hearts of Palm, Oranges + Olive Vinaigrette
Halibut
Shrimp, Kohlrabi + Butter
Scallops
Wild Mushroom Sauce, Parmigiano + Brown Butter & Black Truffle Vinaigrette
Salmon
Beluga Lentils, Roasted Garlic, Eggplant, Balsamic, Spinach + Hazelnuts
Seafood
Desserts
Strawberry Cheesecake
Grilled Strawberries, Cinnamon Crumble + Aged Balsamic 12
Fior Di Latte
Vanilla & Orange Custard, Fresh Berries, Orange Sauce + Mint 12
Ricotta & Cranberry Tart
Passion Fruit Sauce, Cannoli Crumble + Fig Gelato
Bread Pudding
Brioche, Apple, Candied Pecans+ Sweetened Condensed Milk Gelato
Tiramisu
Kahlua, Amaretto + Mascarpone
Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake
Caramel Sauce + Espresso Gelato
12 oz. Coke
12 oz. Canned Coke
12 oz. Diet Coke
12 oz. Canned Diet Coke
12 oz. Sprite
12 oz. Canned Sprite
12 oz. Ginger Ale
12 oz. Canned Ginger Ale
Q Grapefruit Soda
6.7 oz. Bottle
Three Cents Cherry Soda
6.7 oz. Bottle
Sparkling Artisan Water 750ml
750ml Glass Bottle
Still Artisan Water 750ml
750ml Glass Bottle
Beverages
Chef Specials
Cornish Hen
Potato puree, chicken jus, black rice stuffing.
Grilled Oysters
Aioli, bacon, breadcrumbs.
Truffle N'duja & Goat Cheese
Fennel, bay leaves & olive oil infused goat cheese, toast.
Housemade Meatballs
Creamy polenta, pickled red cabbage salad.
Linguini Grano Arso
Mussels, leeks, bacon, spinach.
Mint Chocolate Truffles
Mint gelato, 79% valrhona dark chocolate.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Grilled local black mission figs, vanilla gelato, cherry puree.