PureWow: Homemade pasta is the name of the game. The restaurant churns out classic Italian dishes and a few with a modern twist. (The wok-fried arrabbiatta definitely falls into the latter camp.)
Homemade pasta and ricotta that is absolutely delightful.
The pastas are the stars, such as cannelloni saltimbocca with merguez, manchego cheese, peas, harissa, and balsamico, many of which are made on a small demonstration stage of sorts behind the bar. Read more.
any veal dish is really good and you can amend it to get any of their homemade pastas! their Salmon capriccio appetiser special is also really good! This service is great here as well!
Great food! The homemade ravioli was on point and so yummy!
Must tries are the gnocchi alla vodka, rigatoni all’arrabbiata, and the tigelle. The staff are the best including real native Italians and an Italian head chef. Our favorite go to in the city.
delicious homemade pasta - try any of them, especially if mushrooms are included. best anti-pasta period.
The soft focaccia and fruity olive oil delivered to your table at this popular River North mainstay are good indicators of what’s to come. Read more.
The mayor recently dined with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, straight from his Situation Room. “Generally we know where he likes to sit,” owner Jack Weiss says. “It’s a special table near a window.” Read more.
The food is very good. I highly recommend the seared scallops or any of the homemade pastas. The service was fairly subpar however.
Homemade pasta
The rustic restaurant offers brunch options like lobster hash, prosciutto frittata and truffle scrambled eggs. Those with a sweet tooth can opt for almond pancakes, or caramelized waffles.
New handcrafted cocktails are constantly added to the menu. Delicious homemade pastas and specialty entrees served here.
What I really love about it is the vintage art deco bar and fantastic cocktails they serve. Read more.
Im one of those people who takes pictures of my food and posts it on the internet.
Housemade pastas, reasonable prices and a cozy atmosphere have made this family-run joint a neighborhood favorite for Italian fare. Read more.
Chepe makes the meanest cocktails on the Northwest side. Try his Margarita or Bloody - you won't be disappointed.
Menu specials are always a great way to go!
Every time I come here the homemade pasta tastes better. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
Highly recommend both the tortellini and gnocchi (with bolognese sauce). Make sure to get the handmade pasta. For app - goat cheese. Enjoy!
Jalepeno gnocchi is the best. Try it.
Homemade pasta is always great
The pizza Pompei might be the best slice in town! Similar to tomato pie for you east coasters!
Neighborhood fixture, pizza by the slice, pasta, salads, soup, sandwiches, cookies, biscotti are good. Delivery and pickup and eat in! Good for groups.
Housemade pastas are a strength at this bar and restaurant, including a duck mac and cheese that smothers orrecchiette with duck confit, foie gras cream, lots of cheese and a dash of cherry juice. Read more.
Feels like a bar first place with food riding in the passenger seat. Try the pizza or short rib lasagna but save room for the wildly delicious dessert menu full of Bombobar pastries and coffees.
Bar Siena offers Nutella calzones. Stuffed with vanilla-bean gelato and hazelnuts, the flaky treats are slathered in the maddeningly addictive chocolate sauce.
Sunday gravy is a must. A big juicy meatball and links of fennel sausage are bathed in a magnificent meaty red sauce, and it's all spooned tableside over housemade pasta. Read more.
The sandwiches at Formento’s in Chicago — including a sub with salami, and mortadella, a ciabatta roll with zucchini, mozzarella, and pesto, and an eggplant Parmesan baguette — are oh so satisfying. Read more.
Impressive wine list, great fresh pasta, and I highly recommend the whole fish!
Dates wrapped in Pancetta are Awesome! Great wine selection & homemade pastas.
Fun neighborhood place! Love the Quattro Staggioni pizza, beet salad, veal meatball sliders...actually everything on menu! Don't leave w/o sipping Chef's famous Limoncello!
They serve delicious lunches here and I often pick up a frozen homemade pasta to take home for dinner. The food is great and the cannolis are to die for. Best I've found in Chicago or New York.
Best cannoli cake EVARR! Italian at its finest!
Hit again today after receiving rave reviews about the cookies I picked up here. Serious cookies you remember your grandmother baking... but, not as burnt.
Save room! Cocktails, appetizers (yuzu scallops) and salad (power greens), homemade pasta (esp the short rib ravioli), amazing entrees like the surfer style fish tacos, steak frites...and desserts!
One of my favorite spots in Chicago. Skip the entrees and order a bunch of apps to share. Brunch is also amazing. Eggs Benedict hash with bacon. Yum.
Calamari. Very yum. So taste. Wow.
People come in droves for the warm, homey room and the housemade pastas like spaghetti with veal meatballs and fennel-flecked Italian sausage, or sumptuous gnocchi paired with a lively pesto sauce. Read more.
Where do I start? I have never had a bad meal here. Great pastas, fish, desserts... Read more.
Even if you can't sit on the city's best patio all year, chef Tony Priolo's pizzas, housemade pastas and grilled meats make a trip worth it even in the dead of winter. Read more.
One of the better italian restaurants in chicago. Definitely make it one a nice day and sit outside because it makes all the difference. Great service that makes you feel like italy!
Eat outside on the patio.
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