Chicago is known for its mouthwatering food options. That’s why Chicago Southsider is going behind the scenes to unlock the best foods and restaurants one block at a time.
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This month, we are doing an exclusive feature of one restaurant on the list. This means we are going behind the scenes, connecting with the owner, and trying the best foods on the menu.
Truth Italian Restaurant is located in Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood at 56 E. Pershing Rd.
Celebrity actress and founder Peytyn Willborn has been whipping up creative menus and dishes for residents on the South Side of Chicago since 2015. Her vision for Truth Italian was simple: Develop a world class kitchen that produced five star Italian cuisine for everyday people.
Restaurant: Truth Italian Restaurant
Location: 56 E. Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60653
Hours:
Breakfast: 8AM until 5PM. Last seating at 4:30pm.
Lunch: Noon until 5pm. Last seating at 4:30pm.
About:
This Bronzeville restaurant serves Italian cuisine every day of the week in an intimate setting.
Menu Options: Berry Waffle, French Toast, and Banana Nut Waffle.
If you’re looking for creative Italian cuisine, stop by this restaurant. Truth Italian services the following items:
Breakfast Specialties
Jerk Shrimp Alfredo Omelet
Jerk Shrimp and Grits
Lamb Chop Trio
Fried Lemon Pepper Crusted Salmon
Cajun Crawfish Omelet
Taco Tuesday
Red Snapper
Salmon Sushi Roll
And much more!
At first glance, this list of breakfast items may look like an error. But if you dive into the menu, you’ll discover your traditional breakfast foods embedded in these dishes. These breakfast options may contain eggs, hash browns, and sausages.
Lunch Menu
Spicy Grilled Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Truth’s Dry-Seasoned Italian Wings
Fresh Crab Cake
Calamari Fritti
The Good Stuff: French Toast!
Volo Mega (Flight) – Fresh strawberry, lemon, blueberry, caramel, and Truth’s flavor of the Week.
Volo French Toast (Flight) – Fresh strawberry, blueberry, caramel, and lemon.
Volo Strawberry – Brioche dipped in homemade strawberry-infused batter, topped with fresh strawberries.
Volo Blueberry Crunch – Brioche dipped in blueberry-infused batter, topped with house made granola.
Di Limone Zest – Brioche dipped in lemon-infused batter topped with candied walnuts.
Mela Caramel – Brioche dipped in caramel-infused batter, sliced granny smith apples, and topped with candied walnuts.
The Show Stopper: French Toast with Peach Cobbler
If the ingredients have you drooling already, you are in for a treat. This is your chance to dip into French Toast heaven.
During our visit in April, we ordered the Volo Mega (Flight). This $15.00 menu item comes with various flavors of french toast, including strawberry, lemon, blueberry, and caramel.
You’ll also get Truth’s flavor of the Week. We were greeted with peach cobbler french toast during our visit.
Yum…yum…yum. You haven’t had french toast until you’ve had it at Truth’s. The different flavors unite and melt into your mouth like a perfect summer day.
“The french toast here is the truth,” said one Chicago Southsider.
What we love about Truth Italian Restaurant is the warm and friendly environment. The staff makes you feel right at home, and the founder does what she does best: making sure everyone who enters her restaurant leaves with a bit of Chicago South Side and Italian goodness.
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