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

$2.50

Obatzda

Bavarian cheese spread. Served with radishes and pretzel bread.

$8.75

Grilled Calamari

Grilled calamari with spring mix greens, tossed in extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar and shaved Parmigiano cheese.

$10.95

Fried Calamari

Deep-fried calamari. Served with marinara sauce and lemon.

$8.75

Arancini

Tomato-seasoned rice balls, stuffed with fresh mozzarella cheese and deep-fried.

$10.50

Bruschetta

Baked homemade bread, garlic, tomato and extra virgin olive oil.

$7.50

Antipasto Platter

Daily selection of assorted meats, cheeses and vegetables.

$15.25

Bayerische Platter

Daily selection of assorted German cold cuts, cheese, pickle, obatzda, radish rose and small pretzels.

$20.95

Shrimp Wrapped in Prosciutto

Shrimp wrapped in prosciutto and grilled. Served on a bed of mixed greens with a balsamic reduction.

$18.95

Lachs Toast

Smoked salmon on pretzel toast, hard boiled egg, caviar

$13.95

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.

$7.95

Soup of the Day

Please contact restaurant for today's selection.

$4.50

Liver Dumpling

$6.95

Bavarian Salad Plate

Spring mix greens with cucumber, carrot, cabbage, potato and tomato salads.

$9.75

Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

Spring mix greens tossed with pears, Gorgonzola cheese and walnuts in a balsamic vinaigrette.

$9.75

Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce, homemade Caesar dressing and croutons.

$8.50

Caprese Salad

Sliced tomato topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, basil and extra virgin olive oil.

$8.25

Himmel's Gemischter Salad

Romaine lettuce, mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, carrots, olives, extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar.

$7.50

Arugula Salad

Fresh arugula salad, anchovies and garlic in an anchovy vinaigrette.

$9.50

Tri-Color Salad

Arugula, radicchio, endive, beets, Parmigiano cheese, lemon and extra virgin olive oil.

$9.75

Salads

Pastas

Kasespatzle

Homemade spatzle baked with Swiss and Gruyere cheeses, topped with chives. Served with a Himmel's salad.

$17.50

Pasta Carbonara

Onion, guanciale (smoked Italian bacon), egg, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, Parmigiano cheese and Romano cheese.

$17.95

Pasta Bolognese

Pasta in a rich meat ragu made with sauteed onions in a red wine tomato sauce, topped with Parmigiano cheese.

$19.95

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Pasta in a rich, spicy arrabbiata sauce, topped with 2 homemade meatballs and Parmigiano cheese.

$16.95

Bucatini all' Amatriciana

Onion, guanciale (smoked Italian bacon), extra virgin olive oil, spicy tomato sauce, Parmigiano cheese and Romano cheese.

$16.95

Linguine Fritti di Mare

White wine, garlic, fresh tomato, squid, shrimp, scallops and mussels.

$22.95

Penne in Cream Sauce

With mushroom, prosciutto, mascarpone cheese and garlic.

$16.95

Penne in Homemade Tomato Sauce

With fresh mozzarella cheese and basil.

$16.95

Gnocchi in Tomato Sauce

Homemade potato dumplings with tomato sauce, basil and Parmigiano cheese.

$16.25

Gnocchi with Spinach

Homemade potato dumplings with spinach, blue cheese, mascarpone cheese and Parmigiano cheese.

$16.25

Schwammerl Stew

Wild mushrooms in a cream sauce, pretzel dumplings, fresh herbs

$18.50

Sauerbraten

Braised marinated beef served with spatzle and red cabbage.

$22.95

Bone-In Ribeye

18 oz. steak, seasoned to perfection and grilled to your liking. Served with fresh vegetables and potato.

$45.95

Steak Frites

New York strip steak, seasoned to perfection and grilled to your liking. Served with french fries and fresh vegetables.

$34.95

Saltimbocca alla Romana

Veal scaloppine topped with prosciutto, fresh sage and white wine. Served with fresh vegetables and potato.

$24.95

Wiener Schnitzel

Pan-fried breaded veal scaloppine. Served with red cabbage and spatzle.

$27.95

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.

$25.95

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.

$25.95

Roast Young Duckling

Oven-roasted and pan-seared. Served with red cabbage and spatzle.

$32.95

Chicken Marsala

Chicken breast in Marsala wine sauce with mushroom and green onion. Served with fresh vegetables and mashed potato.

$22.95

Chicken Schnitzel

Pan-fried breaded chicken breast. Served with fresh vegetables and mashed potato.

$23.95

Chicken Parmigiano

Pan-fried breaded chicken breast, smothered in tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served with fresh vegetables and spaghetti marinara.

$26.95

"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.

$20.25

Wurst Platte

Bratwurst, Thueringer, kassler, sauerkraut, spatzle

$22.95

Beef, Pork and Poultry

Fish

Fish of the day

Served with fresh vegetables and pan fried bratkartoffel (potato)

$22.95

Tilapia alla Livornese

Tilapia sauteed with garlic, tomato sauce, white wine, olives, capers and oregano. Served with fresh vegetables and potato.

$18.75

Tilapia alla Limone

Sauteed tilapia with a lemon butter caper sauce. Served with fresh vegetables and potato.

$18.75

Pizza Margherita

Served with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.

$12.75

Pizza Rustica

Served with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, sun dried tomatoes, red onions, mushrooms, and olives.

$13.95

Pizza Patate and Rosmarino

Served with mozzarella cheese, thin sliced potatoes, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh rosemary.

$12.95

Pizza Arugula

Served with mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, arugula, and extra virgin olive oil.

$14.95

Pizza Quattro Formaggi

Served with mozzarella and Swiss cheese, bleu cheese, and Parmesan cheese.

$14.75

Pizza Estiva

Served with mozzarella cheese, freshly sliced tomatoes, and fresh basil.

$13.25

Vegetarian Pizzas

Meat Pizzas

Quattro Stagioni

Served with the four seasons: prosciutto, mushrooms, olives and artichoke.

$15.75

Pizza Boscaiola

Served with sausage, mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese. Served with or without tomato sauce.

$14.95

Pizza Silvio and Gabriele

Served with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, arugula, prosciutto, sliced tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.

$16.95

Pizza alla Capricciosa

Served with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, artichoke, olives, and ham.

$15.75

Pizza Gustosa

Served with mozzarella cheese, ham, asparagus, eggs, and Parmesan cheese.

$14.25

Pizza Prosciutto Cotto and Funghi

Served with ham, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce.

$14.25

Calzone a Funghi

Pocket pizza, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, ham, and mushrooms.

$14.75

Calzones

Sides

Rosti

Pan-fried Swiss potatoes with onions and Gruyere cheese.

$7.50

Bratkartoffel

Potatoes pan-fried in butter and shallots.

$6.50

Bavarian Potato Salad

Potatoes dressed in our vinegar and oil.

$4.95

Spatzle

Homemade German pasta dumplings.

$4.95

Knodel with Gravy

German bread dumplings and mushroom gravy.

$6.75

Mashed Potatoes

Homemade.

$4.25

Pork Mushroom Gravy

$4.00

Mushroom Cream Sauce

$5.00

Red Cabbage

$4.00

Cabbage Salad

$4.00

Panna Cotta

Creamy eggless custard made with fresh vanilla beans topped with a light caramel sauce.

$6.25

Tiramisu

Ladyfingers laced with espresso and rum, layered with mascarpone cheese and dusted with cocoa.

$6.25

Croccantino

Authentic frozen Italian zabaglione layered with a walnut brittle.

$6.25

Chocolate Tort

Chocolate cake filled with a warm fudge center.

$6.75

Desserts

Childrens

Penne with butter and/or Parmesan or marinara

$6.00

The Micky

Schnitzel with mashed potatoes

$9.75

Sketti

Spaghetti and meatball

$8.75

Evan special

Grilled chicken with pan fried potatoes

$8.75