We enjoy Adalina's and try to go for dinner 1-2 a month. Last night's dinner was wonderful, however, around 3am Friday (today) morning both my wife and I were awake dealing with stomach issues. We shared 6 oysters, 3 shrimp cocktail, 1 bread, 1salad and 1lamb bolognese-enjoyed with some Chianti. Everything tasted fine, not sure what did not agree with us. Friday (today) was a slow day of recovery. read more

Service and food were incredible! Paul was absolutely amazing. We would come back just for him. Went for happy hour and had food and drinks. All were exceptional, especially the bread service. Dim lit and stylish ambiance on the inside. Perfect for date night. Adalina was such a good experience. read more

Overall Went for. Networking event. They did an excellent job with the service and the food. Would go again and dine there. Check it out if you are craving Italian and in the area. Safe bet place for upscale dining. read more

Adalina Italian - Desserts - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Adalina Italian, what can I say other than it's two blocks from my condo, I've walked by it 1,000 times and I've always wanted to try it! Well, Chicago Restaurant week, now, had given me the opportunity to climb those illustrious steps into what is a very beautiful restaurant. On this cold-snowy night, it was very busy here and the welcome at the front desk was warm and gracious; this was a good start. The menu look great but we had to ask for the Chicago Restaurant week Week menu as that's why we were here? I found that odd? Their fair for this week was basic Italian food and it was good: Two chicken parmigiana and two Blue Fin Tuna Tartare with dessert. Yes we enjoyed but in the end it was expensive. The service was excellent. The noise level was gentle, and the experience being here was pleasant. I would call this experience here as being Four Star enjoyable. read more

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This place is so nice and perfect for a winger date night or spending time with the girls. It was around more than a half hour wait time but overall the service and food was great. Loved their bread service which was enough for three people and got their lam bolongnese which was really good filled with so much flavors. Got their mock tail and it tasted really good so refreshing. Really enjoyed how everything is decorated for the season. Will definitely be back for to try more of their pasta. read more

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Love the ambiance here. Very cutesy, romantic, and grown. Expect dim lighting and lovely chandeliers. The hostess stand is at the top of the double landing staircase. There's a first come, first serve bar, lined with oversized booths and highboy tables. Everything was good - the stuffed bread and meatballs we enjoyed as appetizers, the rigatoni, mushroom pasta, and seafood pasta dishes, and even the entree salad. For dessert, we enjoyed cheesecake, tiramisu, and birthday ice cream. Great service and a great time. read more

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We came here for a birthday celebration and the staff made us feel very celebrated. The food was spectacular - we had the burrata and bread service to start, which I highly recommend. I loved my entree, the Bolognese! The drink options were fun, and if you like martinis, they offer tableside service. read more

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Absolutely loved my experience at Adelina! I was super impressed with the decor, it was beautiful on the inside of the restaurant. I was a little bummed with the truffle Cesear, it was my least favorite part of the meal. However, the cheesy bread service was out of this world. The spicy vodka pasta with gouchujang was 10/10. The wagyu was also fire. Can't wait to try the prime restaurant. read more

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This place is so cute. It was my first time here and didn't even realize it but they have a coat check in at the bottom. Walking up the stairs the ambiance upstairs was so nice. I would say the downside is we had our reservations at 8:15 but didn't get seated until 8:52, which I was wondering why have a reservations. There wasn't a waiting area but the food and service was what made up for it. It was absolutely amazing. We got their bread service enough for three or more people and I got their lamb bolognese which was filled with so much flavors. We also got their apply mocktails. Our waiter was absolutely amazing!! She kept checking up on us and made sure everything was good. For desserts we got their tiramisu and the rotating sorbet which was sos delicious. read more

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Decided to go to adalina Italian for Valentine's Day and when I say everything was delicious. From our server Javier who provided great service to the food was top tiers. read more

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5/5 no notes! This was one of my most memorable meals. We got the Lobster Pasta + added the white truffles since they were seasonal and leaving the menu. The Yuzu steak was incredible. Each dish is shareable with 1-3 people in my opinion, the servings are generous. For dessert we could choose just 1 so we got 1 of everything! The tiramisu was my favorite. If you're going to order a bottle of wine, I highly recommend speaking to the sommelier, she's incredibly knowledgeable and made great recommendations for us on both of our bottles. read more

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I bookmarked this restaurant after Food and Wine featured its best way to end a meal was with its chocolate bourbon Tiramisu. It has been a few years, but I finally found myself in Chicago and ready to go try this. Sadly, this item was NOT on their menu anymore. :( But, I still enjoyed a good meal. Would I recommend this as a must-go go...no. There were a few small pieces of the experience that could have been better, in my opinion, for the price point of their dishes. The good: --Happy Hour. They have a wide range of drinks and dishes to choose from for happy hour (9 dollar/item). The meatballs were my favorite, along with the bread service. I also tried their martini flight (original, dirty, and Parmigiana). Yes, that is correct. They have a parmigiana martini. It was alright, but I think it could have been better with a Parmesan fat wash on the alcohol or infusing the vermouth with the Parmesan. It was too light in Parm flavor for me. The original was the best in this flight. Missed the mark: --Food delivery. Twice during my meal, food came out of the kitchen, was placed hurriedly on my table, and then the person ran away. It scared me the first time, a bit jolting. --Octopus. I love octopus, and I wish this dish were just "more." It seemed lacking in accompaniments, and the octopus had a slight fishy flavor to it that I haven't experienced in other restaurants. I had higher expectations - especially compared to other photos of this dish. I couldn't taste the horseradish in the goat cheese. It seemed absent to me. read more

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The service was great! The tiramisu martini was exceptional (I wanted more, lol). We started with meatballs and bread. Both pair well together. The meatballs are melt in your mouth delectable. I had the wild mushroom radiatori. The butterfly shaped pasta was a nice touch. Very flavorful. read more

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I will say our servicer was so wonderful. Overall it's a beautiful establishment and the food was pretty tasty. But we did have to wait for our main course so that was a bit frustrating. My friend and I went for restaurant week but ended up just ordering off the regular menu since the restaurant week menu wasn't really giving the value. They also make a great French 75 if you like those read more

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We came for a birthday dinner and it was a lovely experience. We tried: - Gnocco Frito - Veal Chop Parmigiana - Mafaldine Bolognese - Adalina Tiramisu The Gnocco Frito was great, but it only comes with two so we ordered an additional two. The veal chop was great, but I prefer chicken over veal. The star of the show was the tiramisu, I'd come back just for that. read more

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I saw Chef Soo Ahn on Top Chef and loved his creative dishes. So knowing he's the executive chef at Adalina, it's been on my radar. I was not disappointed. First, the restaurant is absolutely gorgeous. The attentive wait staff is top-notch and I loved our server Javier. My husband ordered a bottle of Brunello di Montalcino, my favorite. They have an extensive selection. We shared the caviar service and also the truffle caesar. I love truffle everything and this salad was crisp & fresh and lightly dressed with a fabulous truffle dressing. And caviar? 'Nuf said! There were 5 mini gnocco fritto with whipped ricotta and a half ounce of golden kaluga caviar. For dinner, my husband had the veal chop parmigiana and I had the salmon Vesuvio. Both excellent dishes. The veal chop was huge and so tender. It was in a spicy tomato sauce. My salmon was a perfect medium with a crispy potato crust with lighter than air gnocchi. We ended our meal sharing the limoncello blackberry tart. Divine! Tonight's dining experience was amazing. The only thing missing was meeting the chef. Highly recommend! read more

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By far the best experience of our visit to Chicago. We had reservations for my mother's birthday and they took excellent care of us from beginning to end. Our server William was adept at answering any questions and making recommendations. Our party started off with the shellfish tower, fried green tomato caprese, and two orders of bread. All were wonderful and noteworthy. Adalina encourages sharing entrees and that's exactly what we did. Between the seven of us, we had the: mafaldine bolognese, fiori alla amatriciana, duck lasagna, lamb rack, veal chop parmigiana, campanelle, and charred filet. Plus a side of roasted carrots. Everyone was thrilled with their choices, but from what I tasted, the standouts were the veal chop parmigiana, charred filet, and campanelle. Plus everyone was fighting over those roasted carrots. Days later, people are still randomly texting about how magnificent the food and service were. The care that Adalina takes with presentation and service is outstanding. Plus, they made my mom get teary-eyed with her special birthday dessert and a card signed by all the staff. read more

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We celebrated my friend's birthday at Adalina and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish. We shared the scallops, stuffed bread, and fried green tomatoes--every bite was outstanding and beautifully prepared. We also tried several pasta dishes, and each one was rich, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The highlight of the night was the hospitality: the staff surprised us with fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies for dessert to celebrate my friend's birthday, which was such a thoughtful and delicious touch. Incredible food, great atmosphere, and service that truly makes you feel special. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Went on a Friday night for dinner and was able to find some bar seating. The menu options are a bit limited but all sound amazing. The vodka rigatoni with the gochujang was amazingly delicious. The crab agnolotti was okay and had smaller portions. Would love to come back and try some other items off the menu and sit at a table to have the full experience. read more

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I was in town for work and I had dinner with some colleagues here. We had a wonderful experience. We were near the open doors upstairs and had a great view on a warm summer evening. The service and food were very good. We started with the Charred Octopus: Fingerling Potatoes, Sicilian Pistachios, Fennel, Horseradish Goat Cheese. I am not a huge octopus fan but this was very good. The octopus was flavorful and not too chewy. We also did the panzanella salad. It had lots of yummy things in it and the bread was nice and crispy. For my entree, I had the Campanelle pasta which is basically a deconstructed pesto with a side of grilled shrimp. This was very good. For being a pasta, it was very light but flavorful. The shrimp were nicely cooked as well. We also did a side of the Cannellini Beans with Escarole, Prosciutto. These were flavorful and had a nice bacon flavor from the prosciutto. We did two desserts. The Gold Coast Cookie Plate: Four Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. I ate my cookies over the next couple of days. They were yummy. We also had the Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Cake: Cocoa Nibs, Chocolate Fudge, Malted Banana Gelato. This was a nice light chocolate cake. Not heavy and rich like some can be. Loved the banana gelato. Overall a really wonderful meal. I will definitely be back when I am in Chicago again. read more

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One of my favorite Italian spots in the city. Happy hour is the best. Drinks specials are great, and the happy hour menu is delicious. $2 oysters, fresh and cold! Two of their meatballs for $9! The polenta cake is awesome, spicy and creamy all at once. Main menu, octopus is so tender. The truffle Caesar is delicious. Definitely a place to share; and I haven't had a bad pasta dish. A must try! read more

(4/5) We celebrated our anniversary and my wife's birthday at Adalina, and overall it turned into a really memorable evening with a few standout dishes and excellent hospitality. We started with the market oysters. They were fresh, clean, and had a great briny flavor. The cocktail sauce complemented them perfectly, and it was a great way to begin the meal. The baked bay scallops were another hit. The anchovy butter and lemony breadcrumbs added so much richness and flavor. They were salty in the best way, although the portion felt a little small for the price. The spicy vodka rigatoni was the highlight of the night. The sauce was creamy with just the right amount of heat, and the pasta tasted soft and handmade. It was one of those plates you wish wouldn't end. Easily one of the best pastas I've had in Chicago. The main entrées were more mixed. The chicken Milanese had a nice salad and dressing, but the chicken itself was dry and felt pretty plain without any sauce or accompaniment. It just didn't feel worth the price. The salmon vesuvio was cooked well and had a good crust, and the gnocchi on the side was tasty, but the overall seasoning fell short. For a $37 dish, I expected a bit more flavor and substance. The cocktails were excellent. The Fume e Frutta had a beautifully balanced smokiness from the mezcal, and The Spice of Life was refreshing and enjoyable. Service was one of the strongest parts of the evening. The staff was friendly, kind, and never rushed us. They brought complimentary champagne and surprised us with strawberry sorbet and candles for the celebration, which was a really thoughtful touch. The restaurant has an upscale, cozy feel with dim lighting, and it was especially inviting on a cold winter night. Overall, Adalina delivers great hospitality and some truly amazing dishes, especially the pasta and cocktails. A few entrées missed the mark for the price point, but it's still a place I would return to, particularly for another bowl of that vodka rigatoni. read more

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I was in Chicago for the Cowboy Carter (Beyhive, much?!) concert and a friend recommended this spot...I'm so glad they did. With only about an hour to spare before the show, we were short on time, but the staff was incredibly attentive and made sure our food and drinks came out quickly. It helped that we arrived a bit early and the restaurant wasn't too busy yet. And was pretty quiet. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. I'm a big fan of handmade pasta, so I went with the bolognese; rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. We also split the, salad, artichoke and bread starters, which were all excellent. Portions were generous and definitely shareable but unfortunately, I couldn't take leftovers with me. If you're in Chicago and craving authentic Italian cuisine, this place is a must-visit. Great food, attentive service, and strong, well-made cocktails. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town. read more

Adalina Italian - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The restaurant was gracious enough to accommodate our business group the same day and so glad they did. The space is very inviting set on the second floor with a beautiful bar and dining room. They have an excellent wine list. The food is creative and delicious. I appreciated the spicy pastas! It is definitely preferred to have a corporate card bc the bill can quickly add up. Definitely recommend this place. read more

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Two things you must try: charred octopus with horseradish goat cheese and duck mole lasagna. We definitely went out of our comfort zones with those two dishes and WOW, not one regret. The spread under the octopus was so so good, we've never had octopus with dairy/cream and that was delicious. It was creamy, zesty, tangy and a flavor explosion. The duck mole lasagna. Yes you heard right, duck and mole sauce in lasagna form. It was another flavor explosion, the sauce was authentic, reminded me of my dad's sauce, the duck was so tender and the lasagna noodles were fresh. Love love! The filet was just ok, normal filet with veg and potato. Branzino was tasty and fresh, I really liked the sauces with that. read more

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Went there for a special dinner. Interior is more old school/formal and was packed when we went. Very tasty handmade pasta. Shrimp lumache was perfectly cooked and spicy. Oysters were very fresh. On the pricier side, so definitely more of a special occasion meal. read more

Adalina Italian - Shrimp lumache - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My husband and I popped into Adalina on Tuesday right at 4. Their happy hour is 4-6 on weekdays with $9 bites and drinks. Their rotating cocktail was Gin and lemongrass Umami Whisper while my husband tried the spectacle that is the mini martini trio. His favorite was the last, parm. Then the gnoccho fritto was to be eaten folded up like a sandwich. The arancini was so delicious my husband ordered another. Bread service was just ok, and my polenta was crispy and the sauce was delicious. The calabrese is their most popular drink. The meatballs were seasoned very well. We left very full after quick service, 45 minutes at the bar. Ambiance is sexy and can be somewhat secluded depending on who's at the bar read more

Went here for their Christmas brunch. Definitely a classy restaurant perfect for that date night you've been wanting to do or a nice dinner out. Eggs in purgatory were pretty good. Very rich and hearty tomato base. Followed up by a few DIY cannolis. Washed it all down with a hot cider which was absolutely divine. Gonna go back for drinks and apps one of these weekends. read more

Adalina Italian - Cider - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The entire staff was super nice! From the host, to busser, to manager working the floor, to our server. For food we shared salad and gnocco fritto and for entrees we had the spicy vodka sauce pasta. The caesar was phenomenal, and one of the best I've had. The gnocco was not pleasant (for me personally). The pasta was soooooo good; I usually don't like ricotta on my pasta because I don't enjoy the cold and hot temps mixing but it was subtle in this dish. The only reason I am taking a star is just because it was pricey to add protein to pasta; wish the server had let us know BUT we didn't ask so maybe that was our fault. Regardless the protein selections added were really good (flavor wise) read more

Came here for a friend's event. The location was easy to find and we were able to get close by parking. We were given the lower level private lounge location that had an intimate setup of a bar and comfortable spread out seating. The room was very dark to contribute to the setting. The noise level did get loud with people chatter, so glad that they did not also have music playing in the area. I was not expecting that much from the appetizers, but wow - everything that was brought out was amazingly delicious. The appetizers included fried tomatoes, a crunch chicken, perfectly skewered shrimp, and a truffle dish (was definitely my favorite). Nice touch on the drinks to include the "A" on the ice cubes too. I could also see that the staff was very helpful to the host/coordinators. Getting here from the burbs is a bit rough right now with the construction, but it was worth the trip! read more

Adalina Italian - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Been here a few times and it never disappoints. Happy hour is good - drinks and food. Service is great. I recommend getting a reservation. Very chic in the dark. read more

Beautiful restaurant, great location and interesting menu. We didn't know what to expect coming for brunch. Prosciutto Board-there is no actual board but it is sliced table side. The Prosciutto was good. I liked that it wasn't salty too. Gnocchi-tasty Carbonara-rich, a little on the salty side with the pork bits in it. They say it's prepared table side but they basically toss it at the table. Service was attentive and helpful. It was hard to gauge this restaurant because the brunch menu was OK, dinner maybe a better option. read more

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I visited here for my birthday Happy Hour, and I really appreciated the reasonable prices. While the flavors and options for the food could be more exciting, the experience had its shining moments. The chips served with the prosciutto were unexpectedly salted with vinegar, which was quite a surprise--perhaps that could be clarified on the menu. I found the polenta cake and meatballs a bit on the bland side, but the gnocco fritto tasted good despite not quite making sense to me. My favorite dish was definitely the arancini. The restaurant has a charming vibe; the stylish wall and chandelier as you walk up the stairs create a welcoming atmosphere. The staff was truly attentive--very thoughtful of them to bring out a dessert with a lit candle for my birthday. I definitely want to come back for dinner, especially because I'm excited about the upcoming steakhouse in the West Loop. read more

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They clearly didn't read my reservation request. I asked for a private booth (there are no booths??) because it was a very romantic date. We were seated in the middle of the dining room out in the open. From there, the ambiance was ruined. read more

We came by for dinner on Saturday night around 5:30pm, and were promptly shown to our table. Once seated we were offered our choice of water. Shortly after we were brought the drink menu when our waiter came by. Our drinks came out pretty quickly and we went ahead and ordered all of our food. We started with the stuffed bread, and the meatballs. The stuffed bread was everything I wanted and more, it was so good we had to order a 2nd one. I was trying to flag our waiter down to put in the order for the 2nd one before we finished our meatballs but she took about 20 minutes to circle back to us. She kept walking by our table but when we try to flag her, she would walk away. We forked it up to her being rather busy as the dinner rush may be starting but there was still a good amount of empty tables around us as we came in for an early dinner. Shortly after the room started filling up a bit and we noticed that the tables that got sat around us, had already received their food and we were still waiting. We didn't get our entries until a little after 7. The two folks behind us that came after we had already finished our apps, and ordered way after us, they had the same dishes we ordered but got theirs first. Again we tried to flag our waiter down. Finally she comes by and goes 'where's your food?' Because we could see the hostess constantly checking on our progress probably needing the table. About 15 minutes later our food came out. Our entrees were the salmon Vesuvio, the short rib and the Agnolotto pasta. It was about 7:15 now and we quickly ate and were waiting around again for our waiter. We were going to skip out on dessert but we were celebrating a few different things and wanted to make a full experience. The salmon was great, it was missing a sauce of some kind but the gnocchi that came with it was perfection. The short rib was a bit on the dryer side, but the ricotta gnocchi cake that came with it was rather interesting. So we ordered the tiramisu and some cookies to go. The tiramisu took a bit to get out but a gentleman kindle came by and saw that we were just sitting there empty water glass, and empty table to offer us some coffee while we waited. Shortly after dessert came out, we just asked for the check and she just stood there waiting for the check. We left the restaurant around 8:15pm. We really weren't expecting to be there past 7 as that was the reason we came for an early dinner. All in all, we had a decent experience. We would consider trying the restaurant again if we're in the area. read more

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I was expecting a lot more. Ultimately, this is your standard Viagra Triangle--an overpriced tourist trap that's an easy skip, with at least a dozen better options if this is what you're going for. The atmosphere and design are solid--swanky and grand--with a great view of the city streets if you get a table by the window. Service started out really strong with a great menu rundown and good personality. But the pace of the meal was an "F." We had a time limit that was stated at the start of the meal. Twenty-five minutes past our planned departure time, we still hadn't received our entrées, so we had to bounce and missed half the meal. The cocktails were actually really good--a definite strong point. The menu looks appealing, with tons of things I wanted to order, but at the end of the day everything was just okay. Nothing was memorable, and the prices are freaking insane. The gnocco fritto was okay, but the staff hyped it too much. The fried green tomatoes were something I've had better at home, with basically the same panko crust my wife makes. The bluefin tartare was a huge miss. The pastas were fine, but my son makes better homemade pasta. All in all, a big, overpriced "meh" for me. read more

Great happy hour (bites and bevvys for $9) and would return for that if in the area. Pricing on several mains just seem much higher than needed. That being said: it is Gold Coast so if you want a flashy spot for clients or a night out this may be the spot. Would recommend the bread service, rigatoni lemongrassta (seasonal but spot on), and the oysters were so fresh! The service was phenomenal and they knew we were celebrating so gave us some welcome bubbly and checked in at all the right times. read more

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Service - exquisite Ambiance - cozy Scallops - perfection! Campanelle - light, flavorful Mussels - fresh Location - prime with valet I'd definitely spin the block on this one. ~Christy read more

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We were able to make a reservation for a Saturday evening which made us happy. Unfortunately, our previous reservation at a different restaurant was cancelled, however, we ended up at Adalina - which worked out!!!! I was happy to see the details when going up the stairs and seeing hanging flower lights to a romantic type setting with enough lighting to enjoy each other's company! We were greeted and immediately seated. Our waiter walked us through the menu and highlighted some of the popular dishes the restaurant had to offer. After taking a few minutes to review the menu, we decided on the following items. We started off with two drinks - 1 each - Jolene and Gold Digger. We then proceeded to order: Gnocco Fritto - which to my surprise was really good! I enjoyed the whipped ricotta with the honey Truffled Caesar Salad - the truffle mainly stayed in one area of the salad, so we didn't enjoy it as much as we would have liked to. Agnolotti - the huitlacoche sauce was a tad bit salty for my taste but it worked. Instead of ordering one additional plate to share, we ended up order two! Short Rib Salmon Vesuvio Short Rib was soft and tender to the touch. Honestly, you didn't need a knife to cut through it. The gnocchi alla romana was surprisingly good and went well with the short rib jus. Salmon Vesuvio was a hit except for the crust. The salmon was a bit overcooked so it wasn't as buttery as I would have expected and the crust was too charred so most of the top layer was too crunchy. The potato gnocchi was pillowy and it saved the dish! After we were done with our food, we waited quite a loooong time (5+ almost 10 minutes) before our waiter came back with a dessert menu. We ordered a Tiramisu thinking they forgot about my birthday dessert.... Lo and behold, they brought out the birthday tart, but no one other than my partner sang happy birthday to me. The person who dropped it off wished me well for my b-day but no other people were around to sing to me. All in all, it was pleasant for the short time we were there. read more

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I didn't have much high standards but boy was I blown away! First of all I didn't have to wait to be seated on a Saturday. Immediately I was escorted to my table. For a Saturday night in Chicago I've always had to wait. I do think their seating was super crowded. I got sat next to a pole and I kept getting bumped by passing guest and servers but it was fine. I wanted a sweet red wine but surprisingly they didn't have anything so I settled to second best and I was not disappointed. I can't recall the name but it was an orange cocktail and it was delicious. We had gotten two apps and the fried green tomato was AMAZING!! The meatballs melted in your mouth. For our main course we got the ribeye and spicy vodka pasta was to die for. The pasta was my favorite thing ever!!! The sauce was no joke. It was so smooth and silky with amazing flavor. I'll dream of it. We got a raspberry tart and hazelnut cake and they tasted like heaven. I hope to come back next time I'm in town and to try their sister restaurant read more

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