The service was great, food was wonderful and the atmosphere was relaxed. I went with my two teens and we were seated right away. The waiter was very attentive and made sure we knew the details of what we ordered. We had the bruschetta appetizer and he also brought us fresh bread for the table. We had the burrata ravioli, spaghetti and meatballs and the penne arribiata. They were all very tasty and the penne dish was spicy (maybe just a thought too spicy for me, but I was warned!). I definitely recommend this for a less pretentious but very good Italian meal. read more

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This restaurant is in the hotel I am staying at while in Chicago for work so it was an easy dinner option, especially since we had a long day with flying and driving around. I ordered the spaghetti puttanesca, broccolini and my coworker ordered the steak frites. Everything was delicious. My pasta was very flavorful and had plenty of toppings and sauce and the broccolini was cooked perfectly with a nice little sweetness from the balsamic glaze. The restaurant aesthetic is sort of made up of two parts: the first being the more elegant dining, when you first walk in and also has an inviting bar area. The second part (where we were sat) is located in the back and the tables and seating look less formal and more casual. Our server was attentive and efficient and the manager did come over to check on us, which is always nice. I came back after walking around DT to get their tiramisu to go, along with some hot tea. Dessert is very good! read more

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Great location. Tried lunch, brunch and dinner. Food and table service was mid. We didn't eat the majority of the brunch because it was mediocre. The ambiance is pretty good. Nice seating and nice bar. It was connected to our hotel and we had perks with our credit card otherwise I may not have tried multiple meals. If the food was better I'd have given more stars. read more

It was the restaurant attached to our hotel so we came here for breakfast every morning. Breakfast food was good, no complaints. The breakfast potatoes are so good, perfectly crispy and still soft in the inside. They have indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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If you are a red wine lover and enjoy happy hours, that's what I came for and it did not disappoint. The server and Bar staff are very attentive in greeting. read more

La Bella - Just here for da Happy hour house wine is just right for red wine lovers - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A beautiful restaurant tucked in to the side of the hotel. We were sitting in a quiet table in the back near the kitchen. The server was incredibly knowledgeable and helped us pick out two very yummy mocktails. We filled up on carbs and enjoyed the ambiance! read more

La Bella - (left to right) funghi pizza, fettuccine alfredo with fried chicken, (top) yule mule mocktail, q sparkling mocktail - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We came here twice for breakfast during our stay at the Kimpton Gray hotel which is included as part of the Chase Shappire Edit perk. The steak and eggs, pork sausage and potatoes were super delicious. The first day I ordered the chopped chicken Milanese but it had too much dressing on it and the chicken was a bit dry. Our server the first day Mateo was super sweet and attentive. Really made our experience special. The second day was not as great. Overall it was a 5 star experience except for the service on the second day and the disappointing salad. read more

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Had breakfast here twice. The first morning, we had the traditional breakfast and second morning, I decided to live a little and get a burger. The burger is superb! Maybe being hungover may have played a role in why the savory and salty and oily was doing it for me. Our meals came out quickly and we were in and out. Everyone was welcoming and wished us a great day when we left. There are a few different dining areas and one is very Italian while the other rooms are very modern with comfy sofas and seatings. read more

La Bella - Omegle - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Stopped in for happy hour on a weekday around 5pm, with a reservation. The place was empty, but our server probably came up to us 4 times within 30 minutes asking us if she could take our menu's after we ordered a round of drinks and the fries. We finally let her take the dining menu if we could keep the happy hour, assuring her we would be ordering some more food and drinks. This made everything feel very rushed and like our presence wasn't appreciated. We did end up having 3 rounds of drinks and then I got the bruschetta and my friend got the ravioli. The fries were very mediocre. Seasoning was alright, but they were soggy. The bruschetta was fantastic. The tomatoes were fresh, the flavors were great and overall it had an amazing taste. The ravioli was pretty standard. The 2 sauces on the side did elevate the dish. We probably would've stayed, ordered another round and a pizza or a main dish to share if we didn't feel so rushed. The ambiance is nice and I'm intrigued by the rest of the menu, so I would try again if the opportunity arises and given I had a different server. read more

La Bella - Bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came here for work dinner. Was very impressed with everything. Atmosphere was great. Service was great. Good was so good. Everything came out quickly and was fresh and hot. Highly recommend! read more

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This is my second restaurant week experience, I came here for work lunch and tried their $30 lunch menu and I was not disappointed by the food. I ordered calamari, meatball sub and pistachio cheesecake - they were all cooked to perfection. I particularly loved their fries. The only complaint was the prep time was too long so I ended up taking everything to go...I probably wouldn't come here if I only have 1sh hour... The decor was chic and elegant. Would be a nice work/casual dining option if the service was quicker. read more

La Bella - Pistachio cheesecake - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Really wished we picked a different place to have a nice work lunch. We walked in at 11:30 and did not leave until 1:30 ... we literally had to leave without getting our dessert (which was only gelato). The service was sooooooo slow - this is not a place for this area. Business professionals have meetings and work to conduct and unfortunately not 2 hours to get a couple plates. Here's the problem...... we walked in with it being absolutely empty only 10 of us. We put in our order before the place started filling up. Only 4 of us did the "3 course lunch special" and one appetizer. I literally watched people sit down and get their food wayyyy before our appetizers even came out. A lot of others around us did the special too after getting in before us and receiving their food before us. Super unacceptable to be serving people walking in way after us and giving them better service. I thought it was being understaffed but it was far from the issues. One person in our party waited 10 mins for her meal after we were all served (mind you all sandwiches and salads). The chicken on my sandwich was as thin as paper and so dry. Someone also from our party also has food poisoning. The worst part we all left without getting our dessert even though we paid for it. . . Because it took 20 mins. Yet we all saw people being served the exact same thing. When we asked for the check we tried to give the server the card to leave quicker since we all had a meeting to be in, he refused and said he had to present the check ..... Food sucked, not an ideal lunch spot for work, service was garbage and the bathrooms were dirty (which I don't think is their fault)- 0 stars would have been a more accurate rating. read more

This restaurant is in the Kimpton gray hotel. It's operated independently, but you can charge your bill to the room. For those with breakfast credit, this is the restaurant you would use it at. Breakfast and brunch (weekends) options available. I would say it is standard breakfast food that is solid. I also had lunch one day with the fried chicken salami which was delicious as well. Great option for ala carte dining to use your hotel food and beverage credits. read more

La Bella - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Atmosphere - No wait at 9am on Saturday or 11am on Sunday. Clean, upscale, beautiful restaurant with kits of seating. Taste - Food was cooked to perfection. Sirloin steak was seasoned well, cooked to perfect medium. Avocado toast was refreshing and toast was crunchy but not too hard; it was served with fresh fruits. Breakfast sandwich came on a fresh, lightly toasted brioche bun, chicken sausage was lightly spiced and flavorful. Smashed potatoes were served with the steak and sandwich. Probably our favorite part of the meal as it was crispy and tasty! Customer service - Great service. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Price - Average read more

Not sure how this place has 4.5 stars. The food and service were both really disappointing. We ended up coming here for breakfast each morning since we were staying at the Kimpton and also had a $100 credit to use and this was basically the only option because the other hotel restaurants were closed. On Sunday morning, 4/26/26, there was a line out the door with no host in sight. I asked others waiting and they said they had already been there for about 20 minutes without anyone acknowledging them or explaining what was going on. I finally flagged down a waitress who seemed annoyed. When I asked if there was a host or waitlist, she said no and that even if we were seated it would still take another 20 minutes just to place an order. I asked to do a pickup order instead and she took it but again with attitude. When I asked if they had fresh pressed juice, she responded in an annoyed and dismissive tone and said they only had "regular" juice, which was not helpful at all. She said she would come back with the check but disappeared for about 10 minutes, so I ended up leaving and coming back later to close out. The food itself was just sooooo bad. The avocado toast was soggy to the point the bread was falling apart, and the poached egg was rubbery, honestly one of the worst I have had. Every single item I had here was bad. We also came for dinner where the service was slightly better but still not friendly. We ordered a chicken dish, pasta, and a salad, and everything was heavy, greasy, and lacked flavor. We left a lot of food untouched because it just was not enjoyable. Overall I would not come back. read more

La Bella - We left the food cuz it was so bad - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

For Dinner: A cozy front room with booths, low lighting, great service. We started with the fried calamari with tentacles and a light delicious batter plus 2 garden salads (not on the menu). Then we split a pasta - and as we found - everything was customizable - we switched the pasta listed for penne. For Breakfast: We came back because the food, experience was so good. It was busier for breakfast but we got our booth seating for two in front room again. Satisfying espresso drinks, sweet and savory breakfast options - both foundational and innovative. read more

It was your standard hotel breakfast experience. Nothing blew me away but was still good. I had a tasty chicken sandwich that I quite enjoyed. The breakfast potatoes were my only gripe. They were much too thick for breakfast potatoes and not as seasoned as I would have liked. Our server was fine, only gave us a little bit of attitude. The restaurant itself was nice, but quite warm, and could've done with some air conditioning. Wouldn't return here to be honest. read more

La Bella - Breakfast Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great service. Steak was very tender and so yummy. Eggs were light and fluffy and the service was amazing. We sat outside and it was very clean and not too packed. read more

La Bella - Steak and eggs. Steak was 10/10. Great service. - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I recently visited La Bella Trattoria and had a pleasant overall experience. The service was good -- attentive, friendly, and professional throughout the meal. The atmosphere was also nice, clean, and comfortable, making it a good spot for a relaxed dinner. As for the food, it was decent but nothing spectacular. I had the penne araviata, which was okay -- enjoyable but not particularly memorable. We also ordered the chicken Vesuvio, which was definitely better and had good flavor. The highlight of the night, though, was the tiramisu. It was easily the best part of the meal -- rich, well-balanced, and the perfect way to end dinner. Overall, La Bella Trattoria is a solid place with good service and ambiance, but the dessert really stood out the most. read more

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It was overrated. Chicago pricing and less than Olive Garden flavor. Cheese Ravioli s was not cooked well parts were overcooked and other parts ok. Chicken Fettuccine was super watery not good Alfredo sauce. Salad and bread are extra. Not our favorite for sure. read more

So, yeah. It has food. The food is alright if you're hungry and don't realize you're in one of the best cities for amazing food in the U.S. I was staying nearby and needed a quick bite and was excited to see the pizza photos on their website. In fact, I was so hungry that I didn't dig too deep into their menu but just popped by. The space is nice, the bartender was friendly, and the appetizer of some sort of toasted ravioli was good. It reminded me of St. Louis food. The pizza was a solid 4 for Chicago and a negative 22 for Italy. The cheese was not premium, the crust was dry and lifeless, and the sauce tasted canned with dried oregano type seasoning. So, lots of good for the experience but the main draw was a serious miss. read more

Came at around 5 pm on a weekday and was seated pretty quickly. Service in general was pretty quick but the dishes were a bit plain in taste. This is a chill spot to visit if you have an itch for Italian but i wouldn't plan an anniversary or date here for that reason. Attitudes from servers were also pretty mixed. read more

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4 Stars for a solid breakfast, attached to The Gray (Kimpton Hotel), with really friendly service. Note: We were there for a late Saturday brunch, but saw some folks come in looking for pizza and they were told that lunch options wouldn't be available until after 2pm that day. It's not noted on the website (lunch only available after 2pm on Saturdays), so worth mentioning! The space is beautiful and clearly has recently been renovated. There seemed to be a semi-private dining area encased in glass walls, but otherwise there were tables and booths and an attractive bar. We got the breakfast sandwich, which comes on brioche bun, filled with scrambled eggs, american cheese, arugula, and a chicken sausage patty. It came with breakfast potatoes (doesn't mention it on the menu, so happy surprise!) and they were SO GOOD. Crispy exterior, well seasoned, YUM. I got some poached eggs and wheat toast on the side and both were solid. We also got oat milk cappuccinos and it was good. Overall, a simple and flavorful quick breakfast. read more

Cute spot inside Kimpton Grey hotel downtown. Modern clean interior, kind staff, great for a weekday business lunch! Food was good and nice portions. read more

La Bella - Bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It was fine, pretty standard but out of orange Juice, out of soup, and they don't do wood fired pizzas on the brunch menu. read more

La Bella - Brunch Menu - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

IMO one of the best happy hours in the loop. So far that's all I've had time to come for, but the menu is such a great value and its hits that happy hour spot. Great location and plenty of seats at the bar or at the tables in the bar area. They have a rotating cocktail of the day, which has been anything from an old-fashioned to a fun martini. The flatbread and sliders are great value. Also, I think the toasted ravioli are some of the best I've ever had - they don't inflict enormous amount of over toasted ravioli, razor blade crunch in your mouth. Packed full of delicious cheese and their dipping sauces are fantastic. You could literally clear a plate of those on your own in no time. They also have a great, I believe they're Italian blend, house white and red to choose from. I've come for happy hour four times now and have it ever left disappointed the service here is excellent and with it being only about 2 1/2 blocks from my downtown office I will continue to be a frequent flyer here. read more

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Food- perfect . Pasta dishes came out hot and very prompt . Service was excellent. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Will be back

I came here after going to a book signing at Kimpton. The restaurant didn't have many customers in the dining area but had a nice size private event group over on the other side. I came and I sat at the bar, thinking it would yield swifter service, but I quickly realize that the people at the bar were also helping out with the private event so it took me a while to even place my order. One of the other patrons told me that they were moving kind of so to make sure that I had my order ready by the time they came in. That was some really great advice after I placed my order. It didn't take long for my food or drink to come. The calamari was absolutely delicious and has to be some of my fave in the city and the fries were also delicious as well. I tried a few of the different drinks and the bartender even remade me a drink once he noticed that I wasn't really liking it so, which I appreciate it. read more

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Service was great! Paola was so sweet. Food was okay. The restaurant itself is very pretty. The lighting sets a great mood for an intimate dinner. read more

La Bella - Restaurant Week - prosciutto & fig jam pizza with a glass of Ceretto Barolo - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Well appointed restaurant in the well-healed Kimpton Gray Hotel. Menu selections were a tad limited but well-balanced. Dishes selected were well prepared and tasteful. Service to the table was slow-ish and impersonal. Table-wise it could have been larger in order to accommodate the dinner and glass ware... and it could have been further from the abutting glass outer window .... brrrr. Food - 4 Stars Service/Ambiance - 3 Stars read more

Layers of complex flavors. Attention to detail. Best burrata ever had. Best calamari ever had. Fantastic waitress Val attended to our every need and was very prompt. Awesome ambiance and restaurant vibe. Fully recommend this excellent Italian restaurant. read more

It was perfect. Every aspect of it. I got the chicken alfredo, it was creamy, flavorful, and just amazing. The service was very great and kind to us! The other people here also kept the place noisy, but a good noisy. Everything was perfect. Worth the walk here. read more

Val was so personable and attentive. The food was delicious as well. Such a good spot to go before a show.

Sasha was an incredible server and bartender. I've never had a better drink, and, generally speaking, I would die for him. He deserves the world. Thanks for a great addition to our time in Chicago read more

Sascha was a genius bartender. He was seriously knowledgeable- and his presence contributed to the ambience of the bar. Awesome drinks- awesome food- incredible service read more

Great service, good food, comfortable atmosphere, prices were in line. What more could you ask? There was a small unexplained charge on the ticket I may ask about if we go back. read more

Great food. Wonderful atmosphere. Service was very good. All around positive experience.

Great menu selections and food was really good. Service was okay, no specialty to it. Drinks were a little overpriced. Quiet on a Saturday afternoon so good spot if you didn't make reservations. read more

I had a spicy drink with black pepper on the rim. I always get the burger whether to go or sit in restaurant. It is 2 Blocks or so from Michigan avenue so close to bus and trains. It is always clean. Service was professional. read more

Had a great experience and dinner! Sasha was so good to us, would go back just for him.