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Il Culaccino, Chicago, IL

Il Culaccino

4.1
4.1
1087 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
If your preferred time is unavailable please call for possible openings.

Il Culaccino, the new fine Italian dining restaurant presented by the Franco’s Restaurant Group, comes to McCormick Square in Spring 2019. Anchored in the Arrive Lex Apartment Tower, 2134 South Indiana, Il Culaccino is just steps away from Wintrust Arena and a short walk from McCormick Place. At Il Culaccino, you’ll enjoy unique wines and delicious plates accompanied by the friendly and superior service that has become the hallmark of Franco’s Restaurant Group, family-owned since 1989.

Be prepared to have your senses thrilled at Il Culaccino, before or after exploring McCormick Square, Chicago’s most exciting and vibrant new entertainment district.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 794-5300
  • Website
    http://ilculaccino.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    2134 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616-4930
  • Area
    South Loop
  • Cross Street
    Cermak And Indiana
  • Parking details
    Valet Friday-Sunday Evenings, Street Parking, Validated Parking in building garage
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

A service charge will be added to parties of 5 or more

Antipasti

  • Grilled CalamariUSD 16.00

    Served with Mixed Greens, Balsamic Drizzle

    • Fried CalamariUSD 15.00

      • BruschettaUSD 9.00

        • Sausage & PeppersUSD 15.00

          With Roasted Potatoes and Onions

          • Nonna's MeatballsUSD 14.00

            Marinara, Parmesan

            • Stuffed PeppersUSD 16.00

              Sausage, Zesty Tomato Sauce

              • Imported BurrataUSD 19.00

                With Sun-dried Tomatoes and Pesto

                • Salsiccia e Rapini PizzetteUSD 14.00

                  Sausage, Calabrian Chilis, Rapini, Mozzarella

                  • Bruschetta PizzetteUSD 12.00

                    Homemade Bruschetta Mix with Mozzarella and Fresh Basil

                    • Franco's PizzetteUSD 14.00

                      Sausage, Peppers, Caramelized Onions, Mozzarella

                      • Baked ClamsUSD 12.00

                        Half dozen per order

                        • Soup of the Day

                          • BowlUSD 7.00

                        • Whipped Ricotta TuffoUSD 14.00

                          Ricotta, Orange Marmalade, Honey, Crostinis

                          Insalata

                          • CapreseUSD 12.00

                            Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil, Balsamic Vinaigrette

                            • Roasted Beet SaladUSD 12.00

                              Mixed Greens, Candied Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette

                              • Caesar SaladUSD 12.00

                                Romaine, Croutons, Caesar Dressing

                                • House SaladUSD 9.00

                                  Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Onions, Carrots, Balsamic Dressing

                                  • Nonna's Meatball SaladUSD 16.00

                                    Romaine, Carrots, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Italian Vinaigrette, Nonna's Meatball

                                    • Chopped SaladUSD 13.00

                                      Carrots, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Roasted Peppers, Pasta, Blue Cheese

                                      • Mario's SaladUSD 14.00

                                        Romaine, Mixed Field Greens, Olives, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Pepperoncini, Provolone, Salami, Italian Vinaigrette

                                        • Arugula SaladUSD 12.00

                                          Shaved Parmigiano Regiano Cheese, Italian Vinaigrette, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion

                                          Pasta

                                          Gluten free pasta options available

                                          • Jumbo RigatoniUSD 18.00

                                            Nonna's Sunday Gravy

                                            • Pipette "Little Pipes" alla VodkaUSD 17.00

                                              Vodka Cream Sauce, Fresh Ricotta

                                              • Fettuccini alla FrancoUSD 20.00

                                                Mushrooms, Chicken, Pesto Cream Sauce

                                                • OrecchietteUSD 18.00

                                                  Chicken, Spinach, Tomatoes, White Wine Sauce

                                                  • Shrimp Fra DiavoloUSD 24.00

                                                    Linguini, Shrimp, Zesty Marinara Sauce

                                                    • FusilliUSD 18.00

                                                      Red Peppers, Peas, Light Tomato Sauce

                                                      • Pasta MarinaraUSD 16.00

                                                        Choice of Penne, Rigatoni or Capellini

                                                        • Penne ButteraUSD 18.00

                                                          Sausage, Peas, Tomato Cream Sauce

                                                          • Housemade Gnocchi

                                                            • Fresh Tomato SauceUSD 18.00
                                                            • Al Forno Style with Provolone and RicottaUSD 22.00

                                                          • Tortellini CarbonaraUSD 19.00

                                                            Prosciutto, Peas, Cream Sauce

                                                            • BucatiniUSD 19.00

                                                              Calabrian Chilis, Crumbled Sausage, Roasted Garlic, Fresh Tomatoes

                                                              • Rigatoni ArrabbiataUSD 18.00

                                                                Zesty Marinara Sauce, Prosciutto

                                                                • Spicy Penne PestoUSD 17.00

                                                                  Spicy Pesto Cream Sauce, Prosciutto, Capers

                                                                  • PappardelleUSD 24.00

                                                                    Shrimp, Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach in a White Wine Sauce

                                                                    • Daily Risotto

                                                                      • MP

                                                                    • Linguini with Clam SauceUSD 25.00

                                                                      Sautéed and Chopped Clams, White Wine or Spicy Tomato Sauce

                                                                      Entrata

                                                                      • Eggplant ParmigianaUSD 18.00

                                                                        Served on a Bed of Pasta

                                                                        • Pan Seared SalmonUSD 24.00

                                                                          Spinach, Tomatoes, Garlic, Roasted Potatoes

                                                                          • Bone-In Chicken VesuvioUSD 24.00

                                                                            Bone-In, Peas, Roasted Garlic, Vesuvio Potatoes

                                                                            • Parmigiana

                                                                              Served on a Bed of Pasta. Choice of Preparation:

                                                                              • ChickenUSD 24.00
                                                                              • VealUSD 28.00

                                                                            • Limone

                                                                              Lemon Butter Sauce, Served with Pasta. Choice of Preparation:

                                                                              • ChickenUSD 24.00
                                                                              • VealUSD 28.00

                                                                            • Marsala

                                                                              Mushrooms, Sweet Marsala Wine, Served with Pasta. Choice of Preparation:

                                                                              • ChickenUSD 24.00
                                                                              • VealUSD 28.00

                                                                            • Milanese

                                                                              Breaded Cutlet, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, Italian Vinaigrette, Served on a Bed of Roasted Potatoes. Choice of Preparation:

                                                                              • ChickenUSD 24.00
                                                                              • VealUSD 28.00

                                                                            • Calabrese

                                                                              Mushrooms, Potatoes, Peppers, Onions. Choice of Preparation:

                                                                              • ChickenUSD 24.00
                                                                              • VealUSD 28.00

                                                                            • Giardiniera

                                                                              Breaded Cutlet, House-Made Giardiniera, Roasted Potatoes. Choice of Preparation:

                                                                              • ChickenUSD 24.00
                                                                              • VealUSD 28.00

                                                                            • Bone-In Berkshire Pork Chop*

                                                                              Marsala, Vesuvio, or Calabrese Style

                                                                              • 20 ozUSD 25.00

                                                                            Prime Cuts

                                                                            • Prime Ribeye*

                                                                              • Prime Filet*

                                                                                Sides

                                                                                • Spinach, Mushrooms, or RapiniUSD 7.00

                                                                                  • SausageUSD 9.00

                                                                                    • Italian FriesUSD 7.00

                                                                                      • PotatoesUSD 7.00

                                                                                        Vesuvio or roasted

                                                                                        Wine List

                                                                                          Reds

                                                                                            Pinot Noir

                                                                                            • Pinot Noir, Meiomi, California

                                                                                              • GlassUSD 12.00
                                                                                              • BottleUSD 38.00

                                                                                            • Pinot Noir, Josh Cellars, California

                                                                                              • GlassUSD 14.00
                                                                                              • BottleUSD 42.00

                                                                                            • Pinot Noir, J Lohr Falcon's Perch, Monterey, CA

                                                                                              • GlassUSD 13.00
                                                                                              • BottleUSD 28.00

                                                                                            • Pinot Noir, J Vineyard, Monterey, CA

                                                                                              • GlassUSD 12.00
                                                                                              • BottleUSD 38.00

                                                                                            Merlot & Malbec

                                                                                            • Merlot, Seven Falls, Wahluke Slope, WA

                                                                                              • GlassUSD 12.00
                                                                                              • BottleUSD 26.00

                                                                                            • Malbec, Trapiche Broquel, Mendoza, AR

                                                                                              • GlassUSD 12.00
                                                                                              • BottleUSD 28.00

                                                                                            Chianti & Super Tuscan

                                                                                            • Chianti Monsanto Monrosso, Tuscany, Italy

                                                                                              • GlassUSD 13.00
                                                                                              • BottleUSD 28.00

                                                                                            • Chianti Classico, Querceto, Tuscany, Italy

                                                                                              • GlassUSD 12.00
                                                                                              • BottleUSD 28.00

                                                                                            • Chianti Classico, Ruffino Tan Label, Tuscany, Italy

                                                                                              • GlassUSD 14.00
                                                                                              • BottleUSD 50.00

                                                                                            • Super Tuscan, Rocca Delle Macie Sasyr, Tuscany, Italy

                                                                                              • GlassUSD 12.00
                                                                                              • BottleUSD 26.00

                                                                                            • Super Tuscan, Capezzana Barco Reale, Tuscany, Italy

                                                                                              • GlassUSD 12.00
                                                                                              • BottleUSD 26.00

                                                                                            • Super Tuscan, Ruffino Modus, Tuscany, Italy

                                                                                              • GlassUSD 14.00
                                                                                              • BottleUSD 48.00

                                                                                            Cabernet

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Joel Gott 815 California

                                                                                              • GlassUSD 13.00
                                                                                              • BottleUSD 36.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Hess Shirtail, Sonoma, CA

                                                                                              • GlassUSD 12.00
                                                                                              • BottleUSD 38.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Decoy, Sonoma, CA

                                                                                              • GlassUSD 13.00
                                                                                              • BottleUSD 40.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Roth, Napa Valley, CA

                                                                                              • GlassUSD 14.00
                                                                                              • BottleUSD 42.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Simi, Sonoma, CA

                                                                                              • GlassUSD 16.00
                                                                                              • BottleUSD 60.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Joseph Carr, Napa Valley, CA

                                                                                              • GlassUSD 16.00
                                                                                              • BottleUSD 52.00

                                                                                            • Meritage, Coppola Claret, California

                                                                                              • GlassUSD 12.00
                                                                                              • BottleUSD 36.00

                                                                                            • Meritage, Intrinsic, Columbia Valley, WA

                                                                                              • GlassUSD 14.00
                                                                                              • BottleUSD 48.00

                                                                                            • Pinot Noir, Primarius Reserve, Willamette Valley, OR

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 55.00

                                                                                            • Pinot Noir, Charles Krug, Carneros, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 55.00

                                                                                            • Pinot Noir, Erath, Willamette Valley, OR

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 65.00

                                                                                            • Pinot Noir, Enroute 'Les Pommiers', Russian River Valley, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 115.00

                                                                                            • Merlot, Markham, Napa Valley, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 48.00

                                                                                            • Merlot, Duckhorn, Napa

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 68.00

                                                                                            • Merlot, Staggs Leap, Napa

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 64.00

                                                                                            • Merlot, Thorn by the Prisoner Wine Co., Napa Valley, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 68.00

                                                                                            • Merlot, Nickel & Nickel 'Bear Flat', Napa, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 90.00

                                                                                            • Malbec, Luigi Bosca Reserve, Mendoza, AR

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 34.00

                                                                                            • Malbec, Terrazas Reserva, Mendoza, AR

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 45.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Coppola Director's Cut, Sonoma, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 38.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin, Paso Robles, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 45.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, J Lohr 'Hilltop', Paso Robles, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 64.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Cuttings, Napa, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 70.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt Veeder, Napa, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 85.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan, Alexander Valley, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 130.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus, Napa, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 165.00

                                                                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon, Chimney Rock, Napa, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 240.00

                                                                                            • Malbec Blend, Hess Lion Tamer, Carneros, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 74.00

                                                                                            • Blend, Orin Swift Abstract, California

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 65.00

                                                                                            Meritage

                                                                                            • Meritage, The Prisoner, Napa, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 72.00

                                                                                            • Meritage, Mondavi 'Maestro', Napa, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 95.00

                                                                                            • Meritage, Justin Isoseles, Paso Robles, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 95.00

                                                                                            • Meritage, Insignia, Napa, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 580.00

                                                                                            • Meritage, Opus One, Napa, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 475.00

                                                                                            • Meritage, Dominus, Napa, CA

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 560.00

                                                                                            • Chianti Classico, Ruffino Aziano, Chianti Classico, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 36.00

                                                                                            • Chianti Rufina, Frescobaldi Nipozzano RSV, Chianti Rufina, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 32.00

                                                                                            • Chianti Classico RSV, Rocca Delle Macie, Chianti Classico, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 55.00

                                                                                            • Chianti Classico, Querciabella, Chianti Classico, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 55.00

                                                                                            • Chianti Classico, Ruffino Gold, Chianti Classico, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 74.00

                                                                                            Brunello and Barolo

                                                                                            • Super Tuscan, Frescobaldi Montesodi, Tuscany, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 68.00

                                                                                            • Brunello di Montalcino, Nanneti, Brunello di Montalcino, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 105.00

                                                                                            • Brunello di Montalcino, Fuligni, Brunello di Montalcino, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 170.00

                                                                                            • Brunello di Montalcino, Gaja, Brunello di Montalcino, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 205.00

                                                                                            • Barbaresco, Pertinace Macarini, Piedmont, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 80.00

                                                                                            • Barbaresco, Gaja, Piedmont, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 415.00

                                                                                            • Barolo, Fontanafredda Serralunga, Piedmont, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 88.00

                                                                                            • Barolo, Einaudi Cannubi, Piedmont, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 170.00

                                                                                            • Ripasso, Santi Solane, Veneto, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 45.00

                                                                                            • Amarone, Righetti Capitel Roari, Veneto, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 72.00

                                                                                            • Amarone, Rocca Sveva, Veneto, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 124.00

                                                                                            • Primitivo, Matane Manduria, Apulia, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 38.00

                                                                                            Sparkling

                                                                                            • Mionetto Brut Prosecco (187ml) Prosecco, IT

                                                                                              • GlassUSD 12.00
                                                                                              • BottleUSD 30.00

                                                                                            • Mionetto Brut Prosecco (750 ml) Prosecco, IT

                                                                                              • GlassUSD 13.00
                                                                                              • BottleUSD 34.00

                                                                                            • Lola Moscato d'Asti (187ml) Piedmont, IT

                                                                                              • GlassUSD 11.00

                                                                                            • Chandon NV Brut Rose (187ml) California

                                                                                              • GlassUSD 12.00

                                                                                            • Lambrusco, Cavicchioli 1928 NV Piedmont, IT

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 22.00

                                                                                            • Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial NV Epernay, FR

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 90.00

                                                                                            • Clicquot Yellow Label NV Reims, FR

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 90.00

                                                                                            • Clicquot Brut Rose NV Reims, FR

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 125.00

                                                                                            • Cristal Brut '06 Reims, FR

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 425.00

                                                                                            • Dom Perignon Brut '08 Epernay, FR

                                                                                              • BottleUSD 325.00

                                                                                            Whites

                                                                                              Pinot Grigio

                                                                                              • Pinot Grigio, Barone Fini, Valdadige, Italy

                                                                                                • GlassUSD 12.00
                                                                                                • BottleUSD 24.00

                                                                                              • Pinot Grigio, Terlato, Friuli, Italy

                                                                                                • GlassUSD 12.00
                                                                                                • BottleUSD 38.00

                                                                                              • Pinot Gris, J Vineyards, Sonoma, CA

                                                                                                • GlassUSD 13.00
                                                                                                • BottleUSD 38.00

                                                                                              Sauvignon Blanc

                                                                                              • Sauvignon Blanc, Brancott, Marlborough, NZ

                                                                                                • GlassUSD 10.00
                                                                                                • BottleUSD 24.00

                                                                                              • Sauvignon Blanc, Brassfield Estates, High Valley, CA

                                                                                                • GlassUSD 14.00
                                                                                                • BottleUSD 28.00

                                                                                              • Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, NZ

                                                                                                • GlassUSD 14.00
                                                                                                • BottleUSD 44.00

                                                                                              • Sauvignon Blanc, Hess Shirtail, Sonoma, CA

                                                                                                • GlassUSD 12.00
                                                                                                • BottleUSD 36.00

                                                                                              • Sauvignon Blanc, Duckhorn, Napa Valley, CA

                                                                                                • GlassUSD 14.00
                                                                                                • BottleUSD 44.00

                                                                                              • Sauvignon Blanc, Orin Swift Blank Stare, Sonoma, CA

                                                                                                • BottleUSD 48.00

                                                                                              • Sauvignon Blanc, Chateau de Sancerre, Sancerre, FR

                                                                                                • BottleUSD 55.00

                                                                                              Chardonay

                                                                                              • Chardonnay, Ferrari Carano, Sonoma, CA

                                                                                                • GlassUSD 13.00
                                                                                                • BottleUSD 36.00

                                                                                              • Chardonnay, Folie a Deux RSV, Russian River Valley, CA

                                                                                                • GlassUSD 12.00
                                                                                                • BottleUSD 24.00

                                                                                              • Chardonnay, Hess Shirtail, Sonoma, CA

                                                                                                • GlassUSD 12.00
                                                                                                • BottleUSD 36.00

                                                                                              • Chardonnay, Simi RSV, Russian River Valley, CA

                                                                                                • BottleUSD 55.00

                                                                                              • Chardonnay, Cakebread, Napa, CA

                                                                                                • BottleUSD 82.00

                                                                                              • Chardonnay, Jordan, Alexander Valley, CA

                                                                                                • BottleUSD 70.00

                                                                                              • Chardonnay, Nickel & Nickel Truchard, Napa, CA

                                                                                                • BottleUSD 110.00

                                                                                              • Chardonnay, Far Niente, Napa, CA

                                                                                                • BottleUSD 135.00

                                                                                              Other

                                                                                              • Riesling, Schmitt Sohne Blue, Rheinhessen, GER

                                                                                                • GlassUSD 10.00
                                                                                                • BottleUSD 22.00

                                                                                              • Moscato, Folonari, Lombardy, IT

                                                                                                • GlassUSD 9.00
                                                                                                • BottleUSD 22.00

                                                                                              • White Blend, Conundrum (1.0L) California

                                                                                                • GlassUSD 13.00
                                                                                                • BottleUSD 38.00

                                                                                              • Orin Swift Mannequin, California

                                                                                                • BottleUSD 64.00

                                                                                              • Other White, Stemmari 'Dalila', Sicily, IT

                                                                                                • BottleUSD 38.00

                                                                                              • Other White, Ruffino Moscato d'Asti Piedmont, IT

                                                                                                • BottleUSD 26.00

                                                                                              • Other White, Frescobaldi Massovivo (Vermentino) Tuscany, IT

                                                                                                • BottleUSD 38.00

                                                                                              • Riesling, Eroica, Columbia Valley, WA

                                                                                                • BottleUSD 32.00

                                                                                              Rose

                                                                                              • Ferrari Carano, Sonoma, CA

                                                                                                • GlassUSD 12.00
                                                                                                • BottleUSD 29.00

                                                                                              • Bertrand Cotes des Roses, Languedoc, FR

                                                                                                • GlassUSD 13.00
                                                                                                • BottleUSD 38.00

                                                                                              • Cht d'Esclans Whispering Angel, Provence, FR

                                                                                                • GlassUSD 14.00
                                                                                                • BottleUSD 40.00

                                                                                              Last updated: 29 December 2023

                                                                                              What 1,087 people are saying

                                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                              4.1
                                                                                              4.1 based on recent ratings
                                                                                              • 4.1Food
                                                                                              • 4.1Service
                                                                                              • 4Ambience
                                                                                              • 4Value

                                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                                              Review summary

                                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                              Il Culaccino offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "fantastic service" and "delicious food." The outdoor patio provides a relaxing ambiance, perfect for enjoying their diverse menu. Guests rave about the "authentic Italian meals" and "awesome staff." While some note occasional service delays, overall, it's a charming spot for any occasion.

                                                                                              1,087 Reviews

                                                                                              1. Terry

                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                12 reviews

                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                12 reviews

                                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                                4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                Didn’t seem that busy but we were seated in the tent structure near the bar. That was convenient only for the bartender who ended up also being our server. Service was very slow because the bartender had plenty of bartending to keep him busy. He also didn’t seem to have much experience serving, so perhaps someone was out sick. Two of us got splashed with ice water early on and the hostess (likely manager) came by to apologize. Offered to pay for the round of drinks. Bill came with credit for one of the three drinks. I questioned it and was credited for a second drink. We were trying a new place as it’s close to home. Most likely we’ll stick with our regular spot.

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                                                                                              2. A. Donna

                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                23 reviews

                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                23 reviews

                                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                3. Service 2
                                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                Dinner before concert at Windtrust. Made reservations for standard, assumed it would be in main dining area but sat outdoor. 2 in our party were sat before we got there so didn’t ask to be moved. Service was subpar, our server was bartender so it was hit or miss. Forgot some drink refills that were asked for, didn’t check in for a while. Food was just average. Quickest thing was removing of used dishes. One item I hope gets addressed is the women’s bathroom. I went in there to just wash my hands and there was no soap in one sink and other had drops. I let the host know at the front and he said he would take care of it. At the end of dinner went to use the bathroom prior to concert and there still was not any soap. Ended up asking husband to let me have some from men’s.

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                                                                                              3. Jim

                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                2.0

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                Dined on 4 December 2024

                                                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                                                3. Service 2
                                                                                                4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                Slow… couldn’t figure out what was the waitress not interested or not capable. When the food came out, it was not hot. I figured it was more of a waitress problem than it was a kitchen problem . Had to ask people multiple times to find our waitress.  disappointing.

                                                                                                1 person found this helpful

                                                                                              4. Renee

                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                21 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                21 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on 1 December 2024

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Great customer service ! Hostesses were very helpful with self parking questions !

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                                                                                              5. Jorge

                                                                                                Guadalajara

                                                                                                16 reviews

                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                1.0

                                                                                                16 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on 1 December 2024

                                                                                                1. Overall 1
                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                Took the waitress about 15 minutes to realize she was out waitress so we just sat there for a while with no attention. Ordered soup with my meal…. Never got it… food came cold. And the coffee machine was broken

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                                                                                              6. Peter

                                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                                22 reviews

                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                22 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on 30 November 2024

                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Great family Italian. Portions are big and the service was excellent. My daughter had a perfectly cooked filet mignon with fried potatoes that were fantastically prepared in butter and oil. Our mains were a mixed bag. My chicken Marsala was fine, nothing special and the Mrs had eggplant parm that just missed the mark unfortunately. Pasta was good, sauces were fine. Desert was a big winner - a chocolate cake slice the size of three deserts. Again - our service was wonderful, the food was verying degrees of just ok. We will give it a try again.

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                                                                                              7. Shellie

                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on 24 November 2024

                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                The wait staff was friendly and accommodating. It was not busy so they allowed us to sit in the window area. Our service and food were good and because it wasn’t real busy it was not noisy. Our only negative was their signature appetizer—the crostinis were burnt, I don’t mind well done so decided to go ahead and try them but all I could taste was the burnt taste. We told our waitress and she got new ones that still appeared burnt but did not taste as bad, but still not great. Neither of us ate much of the appetizer, it just tasted like burnt toast.

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                                                                                              8. Gail

                                                                                                Washington DC

                                                                                                33 reviews

                                                                                                vip
                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                33 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on 18 November 2024

                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                Great Italian restaurant near the Convention Center. Attentive, professional service, excellent food. Best linguine with clams I've ever had. Great salads, big enough to share. Wonderful bread and olive oil/parmesan cheese dip.

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                                                                                              9. MIchele

                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on 17 November 2024

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Food is delicious. I had the gnocchi al forno, and my husband had the Chicken Marsa. Both were delicious, and the service was friendly and efficient. We enjoyed the ambiance. Fun place to stop after a Bear or Sky game.

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                                                                                              10. Athena

                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                6 reviews

                                                                                                1.0

                                                                                                6 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                                                1. Overall 1
                                                                                                2. Food 1
                                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                                4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                Service was terrible, Bobby was the server’s name, food was overcooked. I had chicken vesuvio. The chicken tasted like it was cooked earlier in the day & microwaved. I told my waiter & he chose to ignore me. It was so loud. Not an enjoyable meal. Will never go back. We were seated right by the doors that opened to the outside so I asked the host if we could sit elsewhere & she really did not want to comply but finally did.

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                                                                                              2134 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616-4930

                                                                                              Additional information

                                                                                              • Cross Street
                                                                                                Cermak And Indiana
                                                                                              • Area
                                                                                                South Loop
                                                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                                              • Price
                                                                                                $30 and under
                                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                                Italian
                                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                                Fine Dining
                                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                                Business Casual
                                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                                Valet Friday-Sunday Evenings, Street Parking, Validated Parking in building garage
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                                                                                                Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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