Bread Service Worth Spoiling Your Dinner For
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For all of you bread lovers out there, this one’s for you! From truffled garlic bread and melt-in-your-mouth focaccia to za’atar spiced pita bread and skillet cornbread, these Lettuce spots have killer bread service that shouldn’t be missed.
Updated October 2026
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The House Bread with za’atar seasoning at Aba (Austin, Chicago and Nashville) and Ema (Chicago, Glenview and Austin) is served warm alongside any order of a hummus or spread. This pita bread is truly superior with a texture that is a mix between a fluffy naan and perfect bite of pita. Pro Tio: At Rotisserie Ema, the same house bread is included with purchase of anything from the cold or bars! Check out the Rotisserie Ema menu
Make a reservation at the Aba location nearest you. Make a reservation at the Ema location nearest you.
RPM Seafood’s bread service arrives as fresh as its seafood and fish that the restaurant is known for. The Everything Parker House served with French Butter or the Cheese-Baked Focaccia served with a side of house-cured olives are both great ways to kick-off your meal.
Make a reservation at RPM Seafood.
RPM Italian (Chicago, Washington, D.C. and Las Vegas) is one of the best spots to carb-load with housemade pastas, made fresh daily! Warm up your stomach with another menu staple, such as the Whipped Ricotta and Wild Blossom Honey Focaccia or the signature Truffled Garlic Bread.
Make a reservation at the RPM Italian location nearest you.
Try the recipe for RPM Italian’s Truffled Garlic Bread at home.
The fluffy Gruyere Popovers at RPM Steak are served with Rosemary Nordic Butter and are a delicious take on a traditional steakhouse popover. Try these or the signature Parker House Rolls to get your meal going.
Make a reservation at RPM Steak.
At L Woods Tap & Pine Lodge, the signature Onion Bread is complimentary for dine-in and to-go! Make a reservation at L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge
A centerpiece on almost every table at hot spot Tre Dita is Chef Evan Funke’s version of a Tuscan focaccia. The Schiacciata Rossa is topped with a salsa di pomodoro, erbe and extra virgin olive oil, while the Schiacciata Bianca is topped with rosemary, sea salt and extra virgin olive oil. You cannot go wrong with either choice.
Make a reservation at Tre Dita or Bar Tre Dita.
The complimentary bread service at Antico Posto in Oak Brook consists of House Bread, perfect for dunking, served with giardiniera, olive oil and parmesan.
At il Porcellino order up the Freshly Baked Ciabatta loaf brushed with fresh garlic, sprinkled with parmesan cheese, and finished table-side with hot garlic butter. The restaurant also serves the Tuscan Cheese Bread topped with roasted garlic butter, pecorino, parmesan and mozzarella cheese, baked until crispy and served with marinara sauce for dipping.
Make a reservation at il Porcellino.
When your server at Mon Ami Gabi (Chicago, Bethesda, Las Vegas) suggests the Warm Baguette served with sweet cream butter and a seasonal amuse bouche to get you started.
Make a reservation at the Mon Ami Gabi location nearest you.
Summer House (Chicago, North Bethesda, Disney Springs, Las Vegas) adds a little kick to a comfort food favorite with the Jalapeño Cornbread served with honey butter for a bit of sweetness to balance out the spice. The cornbread will also be available on the Coastal Soups to-go menu in Chicago!
Make a reservation at the Summer House location nearest you.
The Oakville Grill & Cellar’s philosophy for all things that hit your table is to utilize the best ingredients possible and present them simply in ways you crave. The bread options are no different. Try the simple, yet delicious Warm Sourdough made locally by pHlour Bakery, served with cultured butter from Old Heritage Creamery, garnished with Maldon salt and olive oil. Add on garlic confit or whipped goat cheese and honey or try the Housemade Focaccia with calabrian chili, orchard pressed olive oil.
Make a reservation at The Oakville Grill & Cellar.
Perhaps one of the more iconic complimentary bread services is at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab (Chicago, Las Vegas, Washington D.C.) served in a linen-lined, silver bread basket each location varies on the offerings. Chicago includes a Cinnamon Crisp, a warm Onion Roll, a warm Challah Roll and a Pretzel Roll with chilled sea salted butter on the side. D.C. includes housemade favorites like the Asiago-Herb Lavash, warm Jalapeño Cornbread, warm Pain Au Lait and Onion Bialy. In Las Vegas, guests can enjoy a Pretzel Stick, Jalapeño Cornbread, Multi-Grain bread and Lavash crackers.
Wildfire’s homemade Gluten-free Bun in addition to Fresh Onion Rolls are available for complimentary bread service. The restaurant’s signature Skillet Cornbread is also seriously delicious, served with honey butter on the side and the perfect starter or side dish for lunch or dinner.
Make a reservation at a Wildfire location nearest you.
