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    Bar Roma

    4.3 (443 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Italian
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    BAR ROMA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Andrew S.

    We had a pleasant dining experience overall. Our party of two arrived for our evening reservation and were seated promptly upon arrival, which is always appreciated. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a nice balance of casual and upscale vibes. To start, we shared the calamari and the watermelon goat cheese salad. The calamari was perfectly crispy and well-seasoned, with a dipping sauce that complemented it nicely. The watermelon salad was refreshing and light, with the goat cheese adding a creamy tang that paired beautifully with the sweetness of the fruit. Definitely a highlight of the meal. As always, the complimentary bread and olive oil were a welcome touch -- the bread was fresh, and the olive oil was high-quality and flavorful. For my main course, I went with the eggplant Parmesan. While the flavors were generally good -- the marinara sauce was rich and well-seasoned, and the cheese was nicely melted -- I was disappointed that the eggplant itself was undercooked. It was noticeably firm and hard in the center, which took away from the overall enjoyment of the dish. I'm a big fan of eggplant when it's done well, but unfortunately, this one missed the mark for me. Service was friendly and attentive throughout the night, and I appreciated the staff checking in on us without being overbearing. I'd definitely come back to try some of the other entrees, but I'll probably skip the eggplant next time.

    Sangiovese
    Sam L.

    Heard great things about this place and decided to give it a try. Beautiful rustic interior with big windows and lots of light, very friendly staff. We missed the happy hour and didn't get to try that, but loved the regular menu! I ordered the sangiovese with cacio e pepe, and my friend got spaghetti and polpette. Everything was very good. I definitely want to come back and try the happy hour.

    Tavern area during happy hour
    Julie M.

    While exploring Andersonville with friends, we stumbled upon Bar Roma, a cozy Italian corner spot that immediately drew us in with its inviting ambiance. The warm decor and friendly buzz made it feel like the perfect place to unwind for happy hour. The generous wine pours were a welcome surprise. I chose the Bucatini all'Amatriciana off the happy hour menu. Such a treat with a spicy Berkshire pork cheek ragù, topped with pecorino. The pasta was perfectly cooked, and the rich, flavorful sauce had just the right amount of heat and I loved the dense crouton it was served with. The place was busy but the service was attentive and everything was served quickly. Whether you're in the mood for a comfy-luxe happy hour or a hearty Italian meal, Bar Roma is a charming spot I highly recommend!

    Bread pudding
    Brie G.

    I love a good Italian spot! This was our first time at Bar Roma. Four of us went and my friend made a reservation in advance which I think is a good move, even for a weeknight. I was between two wines and took our server's suggestion for the Super Tuscan. It was fantastic! It came in a carafe with a small (seemingly for water) glass. Call me bougie but I like to use the big wine glasses. Makes me feel fancy. Upon requesting it she brought me one. Much better! I ordered the tortellini with butternut squash and Italian sausage. I wasn't expecting it to be sliced (vs crumbled) but really enjoyed it! The flavors were really great together. We also split the mixed greens salad (starts with an M). I thought that was delicious! Our table enjoyed a few cocktails including the old fashioned and a spicy drink that was extra spicy that day. The table bread was really soft and fresh. My friend had the chocolate bread pudding for dessert and said she liked it. Overall a pretty good experience.

    Cavatelli, delish!
    Kate M.

    What a special spot! I was craving Italian, which I normally make at home, but it was such a pretty evening we decided to try a new-to-us spot near by. Bar Roma is located on a sunny corner in Andersonville, and we were easily able to find paid parking nearby. We arrived before the dinner rush and were able to grab a table on the cute patio! I sipped on a lemon San Pellegrino, but my husband took advantage of the happy hour menu and ordered the old fashioned, which look so pretty and he confirmed it was delicious. Happy hour also had some appetizers available, so we ordered the bruschetta per our wonderful servers recommendation. This is totally different from the classic bruschetta, the wood grilled bread is topped with saffron whipped ricotta, asparagus, and pea tendrils. It was so fresh, flavorful, and tasty! I decided to order the black peppercorn cavatelli pasta for my main dish. All the pasta is homemade, and paired with the ricotta cheese, chicken sausage, prosciutto, peas, and parmesan cheese cream. So much flavor! I loved every bite. My husband got the spaghetti and meatballs and dare I say it, this might have been even better than mine?! The meatballs were out of this world. On top of the excellent food, the service was impeccable! Our server checked on us frequently, and the bussers were constantly refreshing our water and clearing dishes. I can't wait to come back!

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    Brynn P.

    Went for a wonderful dinner with my husband back in June and we had a great time! I love that Bar Roma has seasonal menus where you can always try something different. The ambiance is nice, but relaxed. It's a great date night location in Andersonville and it is reasonably priced.

    Fettuccine Isabella
    Arielle S.

    My friend and I live near Bar Roma, so we were excited to finally check it out. While we had a decent experience, we weren't particularly impressed with the service or our drinks. Portions are huge and the squid ink pasta was loaded with seafood, but the pasta wasn't the best I've had in Chicago. Would recommend if you live in the area, but wouldn't go out of my way to dine here.

    We had delicious food, from the fresh peach salad, cheese burrata, grilled octopus, fried calamari, to lasagna, squid ink fettuccine, spinach and roasted vegetables. Desserts did not disappoint with tiramisu and lemon sorbet.

    Lava Cake
    Kelly C.

    We loved Bar Roma! The service was quick and attentive, and then food was even better! Had an espresso martini too, which was 10/10!

    Bread Pudding
    Ashley T.

    We enjoyed our dinner at Bar Roma ! It was a lively atomsphere. Close seating . with great service and food. I will never forget the bread pudding dessert and I will be back for more.

    Tiramisu
    Jen L.

    Good food, service and ambiance. But I am kinda bummed, as I think they changed their tiramisu. I asked the waitress but she didn't know if they had. The tiramisu here was amazing! It had a 3/4" thick piece of what tasted like a mixture of chocolate/coffee ice cream on top of the tiramisu. It was the best end to a great dinner and we ordered it every single time. This time it was just everyday tiramisu, so I don't know what happened, but it's not what I was expecting. ‍ This pic is of what the tiramisu used to look like with the wonderful rich topping. Total bummer.

    Ricotta cheesecake
    Alison O.

    The food was absolutely amazing and worth the price! The squid ink pasta/fettuccini Isabella had such a refreshing yet rich seafood flavor, reminding me of a good seafood broil condensed in pasta form, garnished with juicy shrimps, scallops, and mussels that are cooked to a tender perfection. The Yachtin in capri cocktail tasted like an elegant summery lemon drop. Will definitely come back to try more food! The atmosphere and service were amazing too!

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    The service, the wine, the carbs. Bar Roma--dead center in Andersonville--is the very definition of comfort.

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    Good food and service! I ordered the burrata platter and it came with some kind of meat under the burrata that I wasn't expecting.

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    Ask the Community - Bar Roma

    Does this place offer bottomless mimosas and if so how much?

    They did before COVID, but they have not yet reopened for brunch or for in-door dining.

    Do you have a menu?

    Yes they do

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    Downgrading bc of the pickup service I had today. (Spoiler: Karen the host is aptly named). I…read moreconsistently order pickup (direct and DD) and it's usually quick and consistent - my order is always ready before the quoted time. Today, I came in and there was no host at the front for long enough that several people just walked straight back (maybe they were meeting someone but didn't seem like it) and several servers walked in and outside without greeting. By the time Karen shows up again, it's me and another person waiting. Instead of asking "who was here first?" She services the white man, why would you assume he's there first?, and I have to listen to him asking if he can sit at the bar, doesn't understand why he can't sit at the bar, needs recommendations nearby where he can drink and wait at, if they'll hold his bags, and his whole life story. She's about to walk away with his bags when I say that I was here first and I'm picking up. She tells me go to the side window outside which I've never been prompted to do. I say so and she asks for the name, if I'm the person it's for and the gets on her walkie to see if anyone can walk it up. No apology and didn't appreciate her tone throughout the exchange. I like the bucatini and spicy rigatoni but if I order next time, will avoid Karen who had terrible vibes.

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