Cultivate by Forbidden Root Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Cultivate by Forbidden Root, an exceptional dining destination located in the heart of Ravenswood, Chicago. This vibrant eatery boasts a seasonal menu that is thoughtfully crafted, offering diverse small plates and sharables ideal for any palate.
- Grazing Board: An impressive array featuring house-made giardinera, beer bread, and burrata, perfect for sharing.
- Fire Roasted Cauliflower: A standout with its black rice, feta, and hot honey, showcasing Cultivate’s creative flair.
- Carrot Soup: A customer favorite, featuring charred lime and jalapeno - a bowl of pure comfort.
The ambiance is both airy and cozy, complemented by attentive service. With options from delightful bar snacks to indulgent daily specials, Cultivate by Forbidden Root is the perfect spot for any dining occasion. Don’t miss out on their craft cocktails and delectable food offerings!
Bar Snacks
Popcorn
Lemon Pepper Chicken
House Made Potato Chips
BBQ Cheddar Jalapeno
Warm Marinated Olives
Hops, burnt garlic, citrus.
Beer Cheese And Crackers
Whipped beer cheese, Spicy Maple glaze, scallions and Ritz crackers.
FR Nosh
Dill pickle seasoning,hops, burnt garlic, almonds, chickpeas, hominy
Beer Bread
Forbidden Root Beer Bread, House Made Cultured Butter
3 Piece Cheese Plate
Any 3 Cheeses and accompaniments
6 Piece Cheese Plate
All six of our cheeses and accompaniments
Dunbarton Bleu
Cow's Milk - Wisconsin
Grana Padano
Cow's Milk - Italy
Mobay
Sheep & Goat - Wisconsin
Barely Buzzed
Cow's Milk - Utah
Cheese
Small Plates Sharables
Vada Pav Sliders
Mint Chutney, Pineapple-Tamarind Jam, Pickled Peppers.
Roasted Carrots
Fire roasted Thumbelina Carrots, Beet Hummus, Carrot Top Pesto, Smoked Ricotta
Grilled Shishito Peppers
Pickled Mango, Raita, Sweet Potato Chips, Chili Crunch
Shaved Foie Gras
Candied Cashew, Raspberry, Oatmilk
Baby Iceberg Salad
Iceberg, Green Goddess, Marinated Tomatoes, Pickled Pearl Onions, Egg Yolk, House Smoked Bacon
Fire Roasted Cauliflower
Cauliflower Steak, Black Rice, Feta, Hot Honey, Dill, Radish, Finger Pepper Chili Powder, Greens
Grazing Board
House Made Giardinera, Beer Bread, Nduja Sausage, Raisin Mostarda, Burrata, Radicchio
Carrot Soup
Carrot, Charred Lime, Jalapeno, Crispy Carrot, Coconut Milk, Herb Oil.
FR Burger
4oz pattie, smash burger with Giardiniera mayo, white American cheese, onions, b&b pickle, brioche bun.
Duck And Dumplings
Duck confit, ricotta gnocchi, mirepoix, duck jus, crispy duck skin.
Beer Braised Short Rib
Braised & Grilled Boneless Short Rib, Eggplant Puree, Roasted Red Pepper Coulis, Maitake Mushroom, Garlic Naan
Beer Steamed Mussels
- Peach Wit, Jerk Sauce, Tostones, Charred Pineapple, Butter Baguette
Spanish Octopus
House Made Chorizo, Roasted Guajillo, Sweet Potato Hash, Chicharrón
Flour Power Lumache Pasta
Lumache Pasta, Cauliflower, Marinated Tempeh, Walnut-Almond Crunch, Fried Capers
Atlantic Scallops
Asparagus, Black Oyster Mushroom Conserva, Broccoli
Mains
Kids Menu
Kids Burger
Plain Hamburger with Fries
Kids Chicken Tenders
Fried Chicken Tenders with Fries
Grilled Cheese
Grilled Cheese with Fries
Kid's Gnocchi And Butter
Plain Gnocchi and Melted Butter
Side Fries
Side Salad
Mixed Greens, Torn Herbs, Pickled Onion, Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Extra Ritz
Sides
Beer 4 Packs (Must be 21 to Purchase)
4 Pack Strawberry Basil
Hefeweizen 5.0% - 12oz To this wheat beer we add strawberries and the cooling flavors of basil, then push it further into the fruity and spicy realm with a classic hefeweizen wheat strain.
4 Pack Peach Wit
Belgian-Style Witbier 5.1% 16oz A classic, light, refreshing Belgian style wheat ale with the addition of peaches and a selection of botanicals to enhance the peach aroma and flavor.
The Root
Two Eggs any Style, House Bacon, Crispy Potatoes
Vegetable Hash
Seasonal Vegetables, Truffle Vinaigrette, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Sweet Potato (Add Any Style Eggs) 2
Breakfast Sandwich
Duckfat Biscuit, Chipotle Mayo, Egg, Sausage, Pickled Fresno Served w/ Side House Potatoes
PB&J Pancakes
In House Pancakes, Whipped Peanut Butter, Rosemary Raspberry Compote, Mapled Bananas, Mint
Two Eggs
Toast
Phlour Bakery Sourdough
Crispy Potatoes
Cultivate Bacon
Thick Cut House Cured & Smoked
Breakfast Sausage
Served with Spicy Maple
DuckFat Biscuit
Served with Honey Butter and Jam