About my 5 the time here last night! I made a reservation in advance for the dining room. I did…read morerequest to be seated in the booths by live music. We were seated at a high top and were told the dining room was unavailable. We watched a couple before us get seated in a booth by the music that didn't have a reservation. A bummer to see as it was a birthday and we come here often. We did get switched to the dining room after talking with another hostess. Sadly the hostess was unfriendly. The food is still amazing. The ceasar salad is truly the best in the city! First time trying the meatballs and I loved these too. My bf opted for a parm crusted fillet and I tried the macaroni! Park crusted was amazing, the filet is cooked perfectly here! The macaroni is so saucy and flavorful! They did bring out a birthday tiramisu too! Not the best service this time around, but I love the food and the vibes !

I came to Fioretta to celebrate my birthday--imagine my surprise how packed the place was on a…read moreTuesday night! They have live music at the bar most weeknights, and I was a bit sad I didn't get to hear the singer's performance. The seating for 4 was a little cramped, but the atmosphere was lovely, making the restaurant look like it was permanently in sunset. The waitstaff was highly attentive and amazing, especially our waiter, Rory! We ordered the caeser salad for the table. The waiter, Rory, helpfully told us that if we ordered 2, we get the salad made tableside, so of COURSE, we did that. This was easily the most delicious caesar I've ever had. That fresh lemon dressing really knocked it out of the park. This isn't to downplay the steaks we all ordered, but man, that caesar!! Another excellent steak place just outside the busiest parts of Fulton Market.

A Chicago staple that never misses. Some of the best vegetable and pasta dishes around. You can…read morenever go wrong with the straciatella, any vegetable dish, the cacio e Pepe or pork sticky ribs to name a few. Drinks are also phenomenal- esp. the spritzes! Joe flamm is also frequently in the kitchen and running around the restraunt! Pictures include: straciatella, roasted carrots, rotolo, rigatoni, budino & mushroom risotto

Rose Mary is a consistent recommendation from friends, so my wife and I decided that it would be a…read morenice spot for a birthday celebration. The design and decor of Rose Mary is stunning, with tan wood tones and minimalist style creating an airy and warm atmosphere. Service is warm and casual. All good things to start. The drink options are a huge highlight here, with some really fun and balanced cocktails like the Saffron spritz and the Rum Coconut #2. After that, we opted for the Grgich Zinfandel, which paired well with most of our meaty pastas. It wasn't as oaky and vanilla forward as some other Napa options are, but I don't think you would really want that for most of the food here. It was cool to see how dedicated they were to fusing Croation and Italian influence into the wine list, even down to our Grgich wine, which despite the Napa location was a Croation family vineyard. Okay, drink digression over. The fusion of Italian and Croatian styles is a really fun twist. As an Italian, I can occasionally fall into the trap of traditionalism, but I am happy to report that the flavors work very well together. A huge shout out to the pasta station, as the tortellini, gnocchi, and rigatoni were all excellent! Between those pastas, the tuna crudo, and the zucchini fritters, the start of the meal was truly excellent. Unfortunately, the middle and end of our experience was lacking and somewhat spoiled. It started with us finding a shard of long plastic in our gnocchi. The server apologized and stated that sometimes the deli containers break and it's hard to notice. I didn't love that response, but I get that it can happen. The more annoying thing that came from this is the miscommunication: she offered for us to select another dish and we told her we would think about which one. What was not stated is that she would also bring out another pasta to make it up to us. While the pasta was excellent, we ordered another dish without knowing we had a pasta on the way. However, that miscommunication was followed by overly salted branzino and an equally salty kjufte skewer. The thinner portion of the branzino, which my wife ate a bit of before stopping, was so salty that she was uncomfortable and drink two full glasses of water. She said that she couldn't get the salinity out of her mouth. I was hoping that the skewer would be better, but it was similarly salty and I couldn't finish it. Our server stated that sometimes they were heavy handed on the salt, and I think that's an understatement based on our experience. It was a rough ending to a meal that cost over $300 and sadly all of our conversation shifted away from celebration and toward how uncomfortable my wife was after trying to eat those two final dishes. We also couldn't finish our wine, as our palates were blown out from all that salt which made drinking experience pretty poor. It was a disappointment given that we dropped $90+ on that wine. I'd like to come back and give them another shot, but I'm somewhat apprehensive since it's an hour to 1.5 hour long drive for us to get there and it would be an expansive gamble considering the cost of a garage parking spot. If you live closer, I hope you do give them a try and I hope that the meat station shows some restraint. I would still encourage people to try the pastas and appetizers, and I hope that this feedback gets back to the crew so that they are aware. I would hate for others who are celebrating to have a similar experience to us, especially since the rest of the team clearly has their dishes dialed in.

Love that they have vegan options!!! Went in for a quick bite to eat and found multiple vegan…read moreoptions ready to eat--they had the spicy eggplant, spicy arrabbiata, potato rosemary, and mushroom Rosa. Everything was sooo delicious! We didn't try to spicy eggplant but will need to next time. They don't have vegan cheese but honestly, they don't need it.

This was truly the best pizza spot I've stumbled upon! My friends and I randomly found upon this…read morespot as we were walking around looking for lunch. We were intrigued by all the variations of toppings and the ability to customize how much of it we wanted. We got 4 different pizza toppings and they were all delicious! I loved how thin the crust was, yet how flavorful everything was. I wish we had it again before we left, but definitely a place I need to stop by when I come back to Chicago. The service was quick and friendly. There was some seating outside available, but many people take it to-go.

Jaclyn C was our server and Thomas came over to help with an allergy and really went above and…read morebeyond. We sat at the chef station and it was really cool watching them make the food. Everything was delicious and I would highly recommend all of the above. They were amazing with my allergies and super attentive.

Stopped here for a Sunday night dinner while staying in the Chicago area…read more The menu looked good for the most part so we booked it. There were plenty of reservations so I figured the place had a variety of seating options and was large. Both were the case. Large place with clean designs and dark accents, Things started out with weird energy from the hostess station when we checked in. There were two girls there - one smaller and darker hair who was nice and friendly, and the other a blondish haired girl who gave off some incredible "what are you doing here" energy asking if we had a reservation. She genuinely looked disappointed when I said we did and gave our name. Really weird. Anyway - we were sat at our table and an army of guys came and switched out glasses, gave refills, and plates etc. However, our waitress was there for the ordering, then at the very end. A manager type came to get our refills which took forever and in one instance came all the way from the bar dropped off by the bartender (it was an iced tea) We started with one of the four pizzas that had little to no normalcy in terms of ingredients. We ordered the mortadella which came with fennel sausage, (over the top name for broccoli rabe), and cheese. Main issue with this was the broccoli rabe on it also included the stalks. Had to pick those off bc they were inedible. For my entree I ordered the rigatoni carbonara which was outstanding - really liked the silky consistency of the sauce- a lot of times carbonara sauces get gritty and separate. This place did it right. The [bacon] was crispy yet tender. For dessert, I got the pistachio cream cake. It was ok. Overall, it was ok. The entree saved things, if I were to return I would hope to see our waitress more, not have to wait for a refill to come all way from the front of the house by the bartender, and to not have the hostess treat me like I didn't belong immediately walking in the door. I would seriously recommend relocating that person to another department in the business.

Had a a delicious weekday lunch here on beautiful Friday. Outdoor seating was easy to get and the…read moreservice was prompt and courteous. Great Summer vibes and the selection of meats and quality is amazing. I wish I could shop here regularly versus the usual grocery stores. We had an amazing pork sandwich, a pastrami, and a salad. The first salad was a little bitter, so the Server promptly swapped for a kale side salad which was nice. The breads and meats were standouts for these decadent sandwiches. The flavor and juices were soaked up by the tender meats. My favorite was definitely the pork. Always great eating here.

I wanted to like publican, but overall thought it was just okay. The portions are quite large, but…read moreis missing the finishing touches that are thoughtful to the customer. For example with my mussels, rather than this large chunk of baguette, I wouldn't preferred it pre-sliced. We went on a busy Saturday night and it was popping in here for sure. However because it was so busy, my table ended up being neglected and our waitress was impossible to flag down. In terms of vibes, it seems like a pretty cool place to be. I liked the chairs and then the little booths seem like a fun time. I was also a big fan of the bathroom sink. Overall, Publican was a fine time, and even better time if you're looking for meat forward dishes.

Bar Siena is such a hidden gem! My husband and I stopped by for drinks, and it ended up being one…read moreof the highlights of our evening. The ambiance is cozy, intimate, and perfect for date night, but it's also a great place to pop in for a quick cocktail if you're out enjoying the city. Their handcrafted drinks were delicious, and I loved that they offer a full wine selection as well. We were able to grab seats at the bar with no problem, relax, and enjoy the atmosphere. If you're looking for a chic, laid-back place to connect over great drinks, I definitely recommend Bar Siena.

Great patio! Happy hour pizza and drinks…read more Palomas, Rose and Margherita pizza for the win.

Came in shortly after they opened thanks to their email newsletter and I've been back multiple…read moretimes. Squid ink linguini with shrimp is one of my favorites - not greasy, and the shrimp actually tastes fresh. Gnocchi is my repeat order. Pillowy and satisfying without being heavy. Although Gino's yummy pasta always makes me want to nap. Pro tip: get it with Alfredo and ask for extra parm. Because, obviously. Standout: The market side. Great selection of Italian condiments and seasonal spreads - like a curated mini Eataly. One note: I've tried to buy condiments twice but they weren't in the POS yet. Would love to stock up on the truffle, honey, and pistachio spreads. Stopped in for a sampling day and mentioned a food sensitivity. The vodka ravioli was tasty but a little too salty for me. The Chef kindly provided a less acidic Alfredo alternative for the cavatelli, no attitude.

Everything about this place was amazing! The service, the food, the ambience; everything was a…read moresolid 10 out of 10. My vodka sauce parm sandwich just melted in my mouth. It was so fresh and so comforting. Truly, I will be coming back to this place again in the future. This place is definitely not recognized enough for having it all. Well, only one small complaint about the cannolis. We were little disappointed that it wasn't filled all the way through, however, the texture and favor were great. Still would give this place a 10 out of 10! :)

My parent company is headquartered right next to The Emily Hotel so I know the Fora restaurant…read morewell. Food is consistent if not pretty good and service is always great. I've had every meal here and most of the menu, no complaints. Only major bummer is that they no longer serve breakfast on weekdays. Had the crispy chicken sandwich without the bun for dinner, as well as the beet salad to start and tiramisu for dessert. I'll be back, every 6-8 weeks!

Everything we ordered was delicious!…read more I hosted my visiting colleagues for dinner here. The ambience was great and intimate, and we didn't have to yell to be held. Always a plus! Service was attentive enough - not overbearing while not feeling ignored. We started with the salmon crudo, octopus, and baby beets to share. The first two were amazing. I'm not big on beets in general, so I could have done without the third appetizer, but they enjoyed it. My entree was the spaghetti à la chitarra. It was good. My colleagues had chicken sandwiches and a burger. We shared all 3 dinner sides: carrots, potatoes and broccoli. I'd have all 3 again. I had a warm, spiked drink. I can't remember the name of it...maybe a cider (in May), that I very much enjoyed.