Let’s Skip Right to Dessert
These treats will satisfy your sweet tooth
Calling all of our friends with a sweet tooth! Let’s skip right to dessert at some of our favorite Lettuce Entertain You restaurants. From signature pies and cakes to seasonal gelato, shakes and frozen Greek yogurt, we’ve got you covered.
Here is your guide to some of our favorite sweet treats at Lettuce restaurants near you.
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Restaurant Specialties | Pies | Ice Cream, Gelato & Shakes
Cakes
Need to satisfy your craving for a sweet treat? Head to Aba – Chicago for the vegan Kataifi Carrot Cake with cashew cream cheese, sesame dukkah brittle & pineapple.
Make a reservation at Aba – Chicago.
Want a taste of the tropics? The Hummingbird Cake from Beatrix is not only crave-worthy but also vegan! This pineapple-banana spice cake pairs beautifully with the Honey Cinnamon Latte made with Beatrix Coffee Roasters Voyager Espresso. Don’t forget to pop by Beatrix’s pastry case and pick out a signature cookie, an Angel Food Cake Muffin and more to enjoy at home.
Make a reservation at the Beatrix location nearest you.
The Chocolate Fudge Cake from Big Bowl is served with caramel ice cream and chocolate sauce. Bonus: It’s gluten-free!
Make a reservation at the Big Bowl location nearest to you.
Check out our favorite spots for gluten-friendly dining.
You can’t go wrong with Chocolate Mousse Cake from Di Pescara. The fudge drizzle adds a delicious touch for all chocolate lovers.
Ema’s Sticky Date Cake with medjool dates, sumac, whiskey caramel and whipped cream is a gooey delicious creation that soaks up some of the whiskey caramel to make for the perfect bite.
Calling all chocoholics! il Porcellino’s Triple Chocolate Cake is a chocolate-lover’s dream come true, layered with silky, rich chocolate mousse and covered in chocolate shavings.
Make a reservation at il Porcellino.
Unlike a traditional cheesecake, Basque Cheesecake is light and airy. Lil Ba-Ba-Reeba!’s version of this Spanish classic is topped with citrus zest and serves two!
Make a reservation at Lil Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Don’t forget dessert at Ramen-san – Fulton Market. End your meal with a slice of Ube Basque Cheesecake topped with ube powder and whipped cream.
14K Chocolate Cake from RPM Steak is as luxe and delicious as it sounds. It’s been a favorite ever since the restaurant opened, plus it pairs perfectly with a glass of red.
Make a reservation at RPM Steak.
Craving nostalgia and five layers of luscious cream cheese frosting? Martha M’s Famous Specialty Occasion Carrot Cake from Hub 51 is now available at RPM Steak and RPM Italian – Chicago. Celebrating at home? Order this iconic Lettuce favorite as a whole cake. Call RPM Steak at 312-284-4990 to place an order 48 hours in advance of pick-up.
Make a reservation at RPM Steak. Make a reservation at RPM Italian – Chicago
Restaurant Specialties
You might say this next group of sweets includes every single must-order dessert at Lettuce!
Miru’s signature Black Sesame Mochi by Chef Juan Gutierrez is a must-try with its charcoal-vanilla ice cream, black sesame praline and mochi sponge.
Craving more? Try the recipe for Miru’s Vegan Coconut Cake with Mango Sorbet.
RPM Seafood’s Banana Cream Napoleon has been on the menu since day one and has become a guest favorite! Crispy phyllo is layered with banana filling and vanilla whipped cream, with warm caramel sauce poured over the dessert tableside.
Make a reservation at RPM Seafood.
Antico Posto’s take on the traditional Tiramisu is delicious. This dish features espresso-dipped lady fingers, creme anglaise and white chocolate shavings.
Make a reservation at Antico Posto.
Tokio Pub’s Beignets are bite-sized pastry puffs filled with sweet chocolate and rolled in sugar.
Make a reservation at Tokio Pub.
The Torta Al Cioccolato from Tre Dita features pistachio sablée, orange marmalata and blood orange sorbetto. Pair with an Espresso Martini for the perfect end to a luxurious Tuscan meal.
Make a reservation at Tre Dita.
R.J. Grunts’ Cookie in a Bowl is a giant chocolate chip cookie right out of the oven topped with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge. Or go for the Cookie in a Bowl: The Sequel made with a cinnamon sugar cookie and caramel sauce.
Make a reservation at R.J. Grunts.
The Warm Chocolate & Nutella Cookie from Pizzeria Portofino is almost as sweet as Portofino’s view of the Chicago River. Order this dessert topped with praline crunch and ricotta gelato to share!
Make a reservation at Pizzeria Portofino.
The cookies from Summer House are made fresh daily and come in a wide variety of flavors from Crispy Chocolate Chip to Vegan Snickerdoodle and Birthday Sprinkle. Pro tip: Warm them up and serve with a scoop of your favorite ice cream!
Make a reservation at the Summer House location nearest you.
Looking to get your chocolate and vanilla fix? Order the Classic Profiteroles from Mon Ami Gabi, filled with vanilla ice cream and topped with homemade double chocolate fudge. C’est magnifique!
Make a reservation at the Mon Ami Gabi location nearest you.
Tallboy Taco offers a bite-sized version of Churros served hot with a side of sea salt caramel and chocolate dipping sauce.
Tallboy Taco is first come, first served. Order Tallboy Taco for carryout or delivery.
Cafe Ba- Ba-Reeba!’s Natilla Flan with natilla custard and saffron caramel is a traditional Spanish dessert that satisfies every sweet tooth.
Make a reservation at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
RPM Italian’s Spumoni Torta Meringata is fire – literally! You’ll be in for dinner and a tableside show with this dessert, which features pistachio, vanilla and raspberry gelato topped with warm chocolate sauce then flambéed tableside. It’s available at RPM Italian’s Washington, D.C. and Las Vegas locations.
Make a reservation at RPM Italian – Las Vegas.
Make a reservation at RPM Italian – D.C.
Wildfire‘s signature Triple Chocolate Cake is a decadent classic and a must-order to finish every meal at the steaks, chops and seafood stalwart!
Make a reservation at the Wildfire location nearest you.
Pies
You can never go wrong with a slice of your favorite pie! Check out a few favorites below, then explore even more options in our pie guide.
Beatrix‘s Oh My! Caramel Pie is a caramel lover’s dream pie, with an indulgent shortbread cookie crust, available to order whole or by the slice.
Make a reservation at the Beatrix location nearest you.
Order a whole Oh My! Caramel Pie from Beatrix.
A spin on a traditional tres leches cake, the caramel custard-filled and dulce de leche-topped Havana Dream Pie is a customer favorite at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab.
Make a reservation at the Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab location nearest you.
There’s no shortage of delicious desserts available at L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge—their Apple Strudel and Sundaes are unmatched!—but a slice of the signature Key Lime Pie, served ice-box cold, is always a perfect end to your Northwoods supper club-inspired feast. You can also order a whole Key Lime Pie to-go with your catering order!
Make a reservation at L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge.
Saranello’s Apple Crostata is a popular fan favorite served fresh out of the oven with caramel drizzle and vanilla bean whipped cream.
Make a reservation at Saranello’s.
The Banana Cream Pie from Twin City Grill is served with whipped cream and caramel sauce.
Make a reservation at Twin City Grill.
The Door County Cherry Pie from Wildfire is a delicious classic. Get a taste of Midwestern summer anytime with this longtime customer favorite!
Make your own version of Wildfire’s Door County Cherry Pie at home.
Make a reservation at the Wildfire location nearest you.
Here are our favorite pies you should be ordering!
Ice Cream, Gelato & Shakes
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Dig into our Summer Ice Cream Checklist.In the meantime, here are a few favorites.
This dessert has a big personality! The flavors of Sushi-san’s E-Mochi are always rotating, so stop in to the River North or Lincoln Park locations and ask your server about today’s offerings.
Make a reservation at Sushi-San – River North.
Make a reservation at Sushi-san – Lincoln Park.
Pizzeria Portofino‘s Ricotta Cannoli Gelato is a perfect savory-sweet finish to your meal that comes topped with pistachio, candied orange and chocolate chips.
Make a reservation for Pizzeria Portofino.
R.J. Grunts’ shakes and malts are never a bad idea. Choose from chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, pineapple, coconut, banana, raspberry, oreo, caramel, peanut butter, coffee, or dreamsicle, or mix up to two flavors!
Want a little bit of everything? Cake, pie and ice cream?
Well, you are in luck! Shaw’s Crab House offers a Dessert Sampler featuring mini chocolate cake, mini key lime pie, mini creme brûlée and Homer’s Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.
Make a reservation at Shaw’s Crab House – Chicago.
Make a reservation at Shaw’s Crab House – Schaumburg.
We hope these desserts will satisfy your sweet tooth!
