Thanksgiving Dinner at Bella Bacinos

For those of you rushing to make last minute Thanksgiving dinner plans, Bella Bacinos (75 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago; at 312-263-2350) has you covered. Bella Bacinos is offering a delicious and affordable Thanksgiving dinner, perfect for the entire family. Located in the heart of the Loop inside the River Hotel, with beautiful views of the City and the Thanksgiving parade, Bella Bacinos is the perfect location for a unique Chicago Thanksgiving. Reservations are available beginning at 11 a.m. and running through 9 p.m. Thanksgiving day.

The Thanksgiving Day menu lets guests choose from a multitude of staple Thanksgiving dishes. For $28 per person, guests can choose one protein option, three side dishes, one dessert, and a non-alcoholic beverage. The protein options include your choice of Turkey Roulade with Sautéed Spinach, Roasted Tomatoes and Pine Nuts or Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apples.

For side dishes, guests can choose three of the eight options including: Garlic and Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes, Whipped Candied Sweet Potato Casserole, Italian Sausage and Sage Stuffing with Dried Cranberries, Creamed Kale with Caramelized Shallots, Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots with Crispy Pancetta, Cranberry Citrus Chutney, Three Cheese Cavatapi with Toasted Herb Crumble, or the Poached Pear and Gorgonzola Salad. Lastly, for dessert, guests can choose between the delicious Pumpkin Cannoli and the Flourless Chocolate Cake.

For those of you not crazy about turkey, Bella Bacinos will be offering its regular menu, featuring its award-winning stuffed pizza and other Italian specialties, alongside the special Thanksgiving menu.

Bella Bacinos was founded by wine lovers and has won many awards including the Wine Spectator Award for Excellence and the Wine Enthusiast Award of Distinction. For $40 per person, guests interesting in indulging on Thanksgiving Day can enjoy the same menu and options listed above including a wine pairing. The wine options include: 2011 Renwood Winery Zinfandel or a 2011 Pinot Noir.

Bella Bacinos will also be offering a childrens menu. For $14, children have the choice of one protein, two sides, one dessert, and one beverage from the above menu. In addition, Bella Bacinos will be offering Linguini and Meatballs for $10 and Chicken Romano Tenders with the choice of two side dishes also for $10. Both are served with Chocolate Chip Cookies for dessert.

Reservations are still being accepted and can be made by calling Bella Bacinos at 312-263-2350 or online. Bella Bacinos will be open Thursday, Nov 26 from 6:30 a.m. – 9 p.m., serving the special Thanksgiving menu beginning at 11 a.m.