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    3.9 (270 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    L'APPETITO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Deli meatball sandwich
    Art J.

    Well the reason why I came here is because they opened up the Harry Potter shop which is two blocks down on Michigan avenue and I used to spot hero to park nearby. I didn't want to eat in any of the bougie restaurants and there was a Thai restaurant I went to nearby but I already had Thai food 2 days ago so I gave this Italian deli / Cafe a try. It was just a meh ok. There was nothing that got me excited in regards to their meatball sandwich it was predominantly sandwiches they didn't have other varieties of a hot foods that you could sit if they would have had spaghetti and meatballs or something being an Italian grocery store / Cafe I would have eaten that there are farmers market suit was just the meh okay. Service was good I can't complain I was hoping that they would have much pressure Italian dishes but I guess it's the best that downtown has and I've been to better but delis in the Chicago suburbs as well as in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Ambience had that groceries store food court kind of setting but the food was just okay. I was hoping I would get something super fresh or something tastier delicious but they weren't bad tasting food that's the three stars but I expected a lot more it's been trying to be a mom and pop Italian grocery store / deli. It even makes Franklin parks Al and Joe's deli I went to compare to Manny's low quality which was just a week ago

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    Regena K.

    A nice deli near where I work a variety of sandwiches chili everyday. The sandwiches are so good. They also have a daily pasta and cold salads and composed salads like tuna and chicken salad. The artichokes and mushrooms are refreshing. Service can be slow but overall a great lunch spot!

    Rachel K.

    I look for a good Italian sandwich anywhere I travel and this spot came up in my Yelp search and seemed super promising. Not only do they have sandwiches and hot foods, but they also sell cookies and coffee drinks. We stepped into the small store and there's a front counter where you can order cookies or drinks, some items along the wall including cold drinks and sodas and then the sandwich counter in the back along with sides and hot foods like pizza and pasta. We started at the back and ordered a turkey sandwich and their "Tony's Bomba". Both sandwiches were ready quickly and had a good amount of toppings. Up front we grabbed a few cookies and I ordered a coffee and paid for all our items. We found a table in their small seating area easily and my coffee was out pretty quickly. The Tony's Bomba was a good sized sandwich with capicola, salami, mortadella, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar and Italian spices on a tomato focaccia that we deemed "pizza bread". I could only eat half but it was delicious. My coffee was also great, nice and hot and the perfect amount of sweetness. On top of the tasty food all the staff members were really nice. I would definitely return.

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    Ethan Y.

    [Cafe L'Appetito] Italian deli located in River North. Got the Italian sandwich, veggie sub, and the cannoli It's a quick little lunch spot but kinda mid https://lappetito.com 30 E Huron St Chicago, IL 60611

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    Cori W.

    I love L'Appetito!!! This place has been our staple since we moved to River North and we come here several times a month for breakfast and lunch. We always bring out of town visitors here for the city deli vibe and everyone we've brought has loved it as well!! All of their sandwiches are delicious and the workers are all friendly and quick. The coffee is really good (iced caffé latte is what we usually get) and comparable to the more *expensive* coffee stores around this part of River North (cough cough, Ralph's). I also love the atmosphere because it's quite reminiscent of a bodega in Europe, and they decorate for every holiday! I've purchased imported dry goods and pastries as well, and both have been excellent. I haven't tried the gelato, but they have several flavors available at any given time. Highly recommend!!

    False advertising of hours and menu. The advertised hours for this business for Saturday state they close at 6:30pm. We arrived at 6pm and tried to order a meatball sub, which is on their posted menu. The employee informed us he would not make that sandwich as he already put the meatballs away. He confirmed they had meatballs and did not run out, but he just wouldn't take them back out to make the sandwich - during their posted business hours. He also stated they close at 6:20 so they can be out of there by 6:30, so they are not actually open until 6:30. If the posted menu is not available during business hours, they need to revise their menu. If they are not open during their posted business hours, they need to revise the posted hours. After this we decided to only proceed with ordering 1 sub, the caprese. We got home and it was absolutely pathetic (see photos). Our family has frequented this location many, many times and have spent a large sum of money here over the years. We have also recommended L'Appetito to our friends, co-workers, businesses, etc., and we will be informing them of this. We will no longer be customers here.

    Aesha E.

    Small corner store right across from St. James Episcopal Cathedral. I stopped in when I was walking to my car after my doctor's appointment a few blocks away. They had exactly what I needed, though when I went in some areas seemed a bit bare. But I'm assuming that's in large part related to various shortages, since I was here in December 2021 when the pandemic was still wreaking havoc on lots of unexpected facets of life. They have an area where you can sit and have food if you order from the sandwich bar or whatever. They also have a lot of bakery items, though I didn't purchase any. If they carried my favorite Lemon Soda (that's what it's called) from Italy, I'd make it a point to stop there. They have some things that can be useful from a corner store so sure, I'd stop in again if I was nearby.

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    Great turkey pesto panini and baked goods. Variety of drinks. Lovely staff. It's my new favorite place!

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    Solid sandwich. Lunch combo was a great deal. Will be back for baked goods. Also has a little market of Italian food.

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    This has really good pastries! It's grab and go. But it's a very nice small store. The coconut macaroons are the beast.

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    Sweet employees, solid food, quick service, in and out. Recommend. If you're downtown, stop by!

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    Very nice people, amazing sandwich, and yummy Italian flag pastry. Reasonably priced for location, size, and quality.

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    Although I am a new customer, I've been loyal to Peanut Park for the past six months and have…read morerecommended it to many friends and family. Up until tonight, my experiences had always been positive and the food was fantastic. Unfortunately, this visit was more than disappointing. I ordered a salad I've had at least a dozen times before, accept I added grilled chicken on top. I live for this salad and was just there maybe three weeks ago. Unaware that they have changed their menu, I ordered as usual. The name of the salad has not changed on the menu, but apparently the ingredients had been completely altered. When the dish arrived, to my surprise, it was drastically different and not something I enjoyed at all. I politely informed our server, who was kind and accommodating, and offered to replace the dish. However, it was now 6 p.m. we had tickets to see The Wiz at 7 p.m. and didn't have time to wait for another order, which I also informed her. I asked if the salad could be removed from the bill since it was essentially untouched. The server checked with the owner, who refused to remove the $30 salad or offer any kind of discount. When a restaurant changes a dish but keeps the same name, it creates a reasonable expectation for returning customers. When that expectation isn't met, basic customer service should step in. What makes this even more frustrating is that the restaurant was willing to prepare an entirely new dish, but not willing to remove the uneaten one from the bill. That simply isn't logical. If you're prepared to replace an item, it clearly acknowledges there was an issue, so refusing to comp or adjust the original charge is unreasonable. That decision was extremely disappointing. I, in-turn made the decision to eat only the additional grilled chicken on top, leaving the rest of the salad, paying the full bill and promptly getting out of there so we could be on time for our show. The only positive part of the experience was our server, who handled the situation with professionalism and kindness. Sadly, the new menu leaves much to be desired and this experience has cost Peanut Park my business and my referrals going forward.

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    Truly one of the most enjoyable Italian food experiences in Chicago. It's worth the effort to plan…read moreahead and make a reservation. Reservations are released 21 days ahead of time, which I personally find impossible to make. Every time I've checked over the last several years there have been no availability. Yesterday I decided to pop on their website again and was delighted to find that they had released same day dinner reservations for patio only dining. The weather was perfect for outdoor dining so I went ahead and booked a table for Friday night. I felt like I won the dinner lottery. Service was wonderful and I didn't mind sitting outside at all next to the road with cars. I actually never stepped foot in the restaurant so cannot comment on what it's like inside. But do not give up that patio dining reservation if it's available. All of our dishes were delicious. I was really impressed by the meatball appetizers, chicken vesuvio (the potatoes are a must get as a side if you skip this dish), and branzino. The meats and sauces were wonderfully balanced and tender. Nothing tasted overly salted. Ironically, the pasta felt less of a star compared to the other dishes. And of course I had to get the gelato, which was so aesthetically presented and the taste just reminded me of an Italian summer vacation.

    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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