Himmel's Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Himmel's, a culinary gem located in Chicago's Lincoln Square, where German and Italian flavors beautifully intersect. This cozy eatery offers a menu that celebrates both traditions with delightful authenticity. Start your meal with their famous Lachs Toast, featuring smoked salmon atop pretzel toast, or indulge in the Bayerische Platter, showcasing an impressive array of German cold cuts and cheeses.
For heartier fare, don't miss the Rahm Schnitzel or the house-made spƤtzle, both raved about by patrons for their rich flavors and generous portions. The atmosphere is lively, often accompanied by live music, enhancing your dining experience. Whether you're a local or a visitor, Himmel's promises a warm, inviting space where every bite transports you to a culinary paradise. With friendly service and a menu that caters to all, Himmel's invites you to savor the best of German-Italian cuisine.
Beverages
Soda
Obatzda
Bavarian cheese spread. Served with radishes and pretzel bread.
Grilled Calamari
Grilled calamari with spring mix greens, tossed in extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar and shaved Parmigiano cheese.
Fried Calamari
Deep-fried calamari. Served with marinara sauce and lemon.
Arancini
Tomato-seasoned rice balls, stuffed with fresh mozzarella cheese and deep-fried.
Bruschetta
Baked homemade bread, garlic, tomato and extra virgin olive oil.
Antipasto Platter
Daily selection of assorted meats, cheeses and vegetables.
Bayerische Platter
Daily selection of assorted German cold cuts, cheese, pickle, obatzda, radish rose and small pretzels.
Shrimp Wrapped in Prosciutto
Shrimp wrapped in prosciutto and grilled. Served on a bed of mixed greens with a balsamic reduction.
Lachs Toast
Smoked salmon on pretzel toast, hard boiled egg, caviar
Starters
Soups
French Onion Soup
Onions sauteed in butter and herbs, simmered in beef broth. Topped with our toasted bread, Gruyere cheese and Parmesan cheese.
Soup of the Day
Please contact restaurant for today's selection.
Liver Dumpling
Bavarian Salad Plate
Spring mix greens with cucumber, carrot, cabbage, potato and tomato salads.
Pear and Gorgonzola Salad
Spring mix greens tossed with pears, Gorgonzola cheese and walnuts in a balsamic vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, homemade Caesar dressing and croutons.
Caprese Salad
Sliced tomato topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, basil and extra virgin olive oil.
Himmel's Gemischter Salad
Romaine lettuce, mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, carrots, olives, extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar.
Arugula Salad
Fresh arugula salad, anchovies and garlic in an anchovy vinaigrette.
Tri-Color Salad
Arugula, radicchio, endive, beets, Parmigiano cheese, lemon and extra virgin olive oil.
Salads
Pastas
Kasespatzle
Homemade spatzle baked with Swiss and Gruyere cheeses, topped with chives. Served with a Himmel's salad.
Pasta Carbonara
Onion, guanciale (smoked Italian bacon), egg, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, Parmigiano cheese and Romano cheese.
Pasta Bolognese
Pasta in a rich meat ragu made with sauteed onions in a red wine tomato sauce, topped with Parmigiano cheese.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Pasta in a rich, spicy arrabbiata sauce, topped with 2 homemade meatballs and Parmigiano cheese.
Bucatini all' Amatriciana
Onion, guanciale (smoked Italian bacon), extra virgin olive oil, spicy tomato sauce, Parmigiano cheese and Romano cheese.
Linguine Fritti di Mare
White wine, garlic, fresh tomato, squid, shrimp, scallops and mussels.
Penne in Cream Sauce
With mushroom, prosciutto, mascarpone cheese and garlic.
Penne in Homemade Tomato Sauce
With fresh mozzarella cheese and basil.
Gnocchi in Tomato Sauce
Homemade potato dumplings with tomato sauce, basil and Parmigiano cheese.
Gnocchi with Spinach
Homemade potato dumplings with spinach, blue cheese, mascarpone cheese and Parmigiano cheese.
Schwammerl Stew
Wild mushrooms in a cream sauce, pretzel dumplings, fresh herbs
Sauerbraten
Braised marinated beef served with spatzle and red cabbage.
Bone-In Ribeye
18 oz. steak, seasoned to perfection and grilled to your liking. Served with fresh vegetables and potato.
Steak Frites
New York strip steak, seasoned to perfection and grilled to your liking. Served with french fries and fresh vegetables.
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Veal scaloppine topped with prosciutto, fresh sage and white wine. Served with fresh vegetables and potato.
Wiener Schnitzel
Pan-fried breaded veal scaloppine. Served with red cabbage and spatzle.
Bavarian Pork Shank
Prepared Munich style, crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. Served with mushroom gravy, your choice of dumplings or spatzle, fresh vegetables and a side of cabbage salad.
Champignon Rahm Schnitzel
Pork tenderloin medallions, seared and sauteed in butter and finished in a shallot mushroom cream sauce. Served with spatzle and red cabbage.
Roast Young Duckling
Oven-roasted and pan-seared. Served with red cabbage and spatzle.
Chicken Marsala
Chicken breast in Marsala wine sauce with mushroom and green onion. Served with fresh vegetables and mashed potato.
Chicken Schnitzel
Pan-fried breaded chicken breast. Served with fresh vegetables and mashed potato.
Chicken Parmigiano
Pan-fried breaded chicken breast, smothered in tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served with fresh vegetables and spaghetti marinara.
"Braccio di Ferro"
Chicken breast rolled with spinach, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and pine nuts in a white wine cream sauce. Served with fresh vegetables and mashed potato.
Wurst Platte
Bratwurst, Thueringer, kassler, sauerkraut, spatzle
Beef, Pork and Poultry
Fish
Fish of the day
Served with fresh vegetables and pan fried bratkartoffel (potato)
Tilapia alla Livornese
Tilapia sauteed with garlic, tomato sauce, white wine, olives, capers and oregano. Served with fresh vegetables and potato.
Tilapia alla Limone
Sauteed tilapia with a lemon butter caper sauce. Served with fresh vegetables and potato.
Pizza Margherita
Served with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.
Pizza Rustica
Served with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, sun dried tomatoes, red onions, mushrooms, and olives.
Pizza Patate and Rosmarino
Served with mozzarella cheese, thin sliced potatoes, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh rosemary.
Pizza Arugula
Served with mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, arugula, and extra virgin olive oil.
Pizza Quattro Formaggi
Served with mozzarella and Swiss cheese, bleu cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
Pizza Estiva
Served with mozzarella cheese, freshly sliced tomatoes, and fresh basil.
Vegetarian Pizzas
Meat Pizzas
Quattro Stagioni
Served with the four seasons: prosciutto, mushrooms, olives and artichoke.
Pizza Boscaiola
Served with sausage, mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese. Served with or without tomato sauce.
Pizza Silvio and Gabriele
Served with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, arugula, prosciutto, sliced tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
Pizza alla Capricciosa
Served with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, artichoke, olives, and ham.
Pizza Gustosa
Served with mozzarella cheese, ham, asparagus, eggs, and Parmesan cheese.
Pizza Prosciutto Cotto and Funghi
Served with ham, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce.
Calzone a Funghi
Pocket pizza, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, ham, and mushrooms.
Calzones
Sides
Rosti
Pan-fried Swiss potatoes with onions and Gruyere cheese.
Bratkartoffel
Potatoes pan-fried in butter and shallots.
Bavarian Potato Salad
Potatoes dressed in our vinegar and oil.
Spatzle
Homemade German pasta dumplings.
Knodel with Gravy
German bread dumplings and mushroom gravy.
Mashed Potatoes
Homemade.
Pork Mushroom Gravy
Mushroom Cream Sauce
Red Cabbage
Cabbage Salad
Panna Cotta
Creamy eggless custard made with fresh vanilla beans topped with a light caramel sauce.
Tiramisu
Ladyfingers laced with espresso and rum, layered with mascarpone cheese and dusted with cocoa.
Croccantino
Authentic frozen Italian zabaglione layered with a walnut brittle.
Chocolate Tort
Chocolate cake filled with a warm fudge center.
Desserts
Childrens
Penne with butter and/or Parmesan or marinara
The Micky
Schnitzel with mashed potatoes
Sketti
Spaghetti and meatball
Evan special
Grilled chicken with pan fried potatoes