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    La Nonna

    4.6 (444 reviews)
    ModerateArgentine, Italian
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Crystal Z.

    Ambiance - casual, neighborhood gem serving Argentinian food Service - BYOB, servers were nice, & food came out quickly Food - amazing Argentinian platter for 2, comes with salad and 2 empanadas, Parmesan truffle fries is a must get!

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    Jessica E.

    Placed an order thru online service with Yelp. Said my order would be ready at 11:30-11:40. Drove 30 min to pickup. Place doesn't open until 12pm even though it shows open online. My order time changes to almost 1pm. Had to cancel

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    Emiliano Z.

    Great reminiscing of Argentina! This spot is amazing if you are looking for authentic argentine food. The taste is fantastic. The service was also great, super accommodating from all the staff in the place. The ambience was great really cold inside though lol. Make sure to bring a jacket!

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    Foy W.

    Food and service were amazing! The parrillada can feed over 2 people since there was so much bbq. Lomito especial was sooo yummy. I will definitely be back for this one. The dessert was tasty as well. This place is perfect for a date night or dinner with friends or family.

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    Bianca R.

    A pleasant plans change!! Was originally going to meet friends at a different restaurant but due to poor time management we ended up here!! SUPER glad we did!! When I tell you that the chicken special is the BEST sandwich Ive had in a while I MEAN IT!!! I was blown away by the freshness, flavors and size!! I asked for French fries instead of breakfast potatoes, great choice! The chai latte was delicious! The place is small and cozy. Our server was amazing!! Can't wait to be back!!! Haven't been able to stop thinking about that sandwich!!

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    Amanda C.

    I was so excited to try this spot after all the reviews and ended up disappointed. I ordered pick-up via Grubhub. The food was ready as scheduled and that was probably the only thing that went well. I ordered a flan but they didn't have any so they offered to swap it out with any other dessert - there was dulce de leche coconut cake, tres leches, and tiramisu. I opted for the tres leches. For mains we ordered the milanesa napolitana and la tana pizza. The milanesa was overly salty and fries were hard and over fried. The only thing I enjoyed was the amount of cheese as a cheese lover, but cheese already has salt so I would have preferred if the steak was further salted. Fries were too crunchy. Milanesa is such an Argentine staple and it was so disappointing. The pizza crust was quite hard on the edges and I wanted a softer crust as well...wasn't cut well so we had to cut further. The center seemed quite thin and stuck to the pizza box when we tried to grab the pizza. The sundried tomatoes added a nice acidic contrast though. We also got sauteed veggies on the side - not bad but also salty. The tres leches was moist on one side and dry and hard on the other. It was also way too sweet and you could feel the sugar particles when eating the meringue on the outside - it should have been throughly incorporated. Maybe it was my mistake ordered tres leches from a non Mexican spot. I'm not sure if I would give this another try.

    Sausage Skillet with Latte
    Nicholas M.

    I'm kind of shocked I've never written a review for La Nonna. I mean I lived in the neighborhood for 4 years and went here a handful of times, but nothing is coming up in my list of reviews for here. Well let me just say it here, first and foremost, I think La Nonna is such a unique little lunch spot. The mix of Argentinian and Italian cuisine under one roof makes for some delicious comfort meals you just wanna share with some friends and chill for hours on end talking about nothing. Also not to mention, they make some amazing lattes in-house that you need to try. They have a separate breakfast and lunch menu that you can order from at different times. I believe after 10am their breakfast menu converts to their lunch hours. Even though I went during the lunch hours, I was able to order a hearty sausage skillet that was beautifully presented on an exclusive La Nonna cutting board. The restaurant was bustling for a Saturday afternoon, so it took about 5 mins to get a seat, but the service was always prompt. I love to keep La Nonna in my rotation of food stops to recommend to locals as I think it is a real special place to eat from in Chicago and I sincerely hope it stays in its lowkey area for a while.

    Milanesa Especial

    SOOOOO FIRE. Everything I tried was so good. the picture shown is the Milanesa Especial and it was a 10/10 definitely want to get it again. also the tres leches was literally perfect it was so light and spongy definitely try it. The restaurant was really cute inside as well and had an adorable outside seating area too.

    Shared a house special BBQ for 2 8/12/2025! It was a glorious masterpiece. Hard to believe that all those meats can be delivered done just right simultaneously! Wow Definition of a "hidden gem", if you ask me! Nice service. There are many bev options, but BYOB for alcohol.

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    Great neighborhood place! Food is a bit pricey, but delicious. I recommend this spot for brunch/lunch.

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    Cozy place and great food! Came here for a fellowship with some church brothers. Great place if you want some peace and quiet time to chill.

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    My boyfriend and I tried every empanada flavor and they were all very yummy! The sauce they give is also good

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    My 100% Italian dad loves this place. He usually goes for pizza but they have tried other menu items as well.

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    The food portion was ample and hot. Also well packaged for pickup. I liked the service from the server when we came in as well.

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    came here for dinner and had an amazing experience. the food was delicious and the bathroom very clean, however the service was a bit slow.

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    Hello! Do you offer catering? I tried looking at the website but it wasn't working. Thank you!

    Yes I did, but you need to call, leave your number and the manager call you back asap!

    Is there a corkage for BYOB?

    No. I've been there three times already, brought wine each time, no corkage fees. Corkage fees are… 

    It's any way that you can provide more vegan-vegetarian options? No complementary bread

    There are vegan options. Also veggie burgers and salads.

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    Tango Sur

    Tango Sur

    4.0
    (2.8k reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$$

    We had a pleasant dinner on a Sunday evening out on the patio. Luckily it's covered so the little…read morebit of rain we had did not bother us. They had a very nice bread server with four individual oval French loaves with very tasty butter. We tried the provoleta with peppers because we like that a lot in Argentina, but this was nothing like it and I guess that was to be expected. There they have a bunch of drier version of provolone and they grill it directly on the grill grates and it doesn't really melt too much. This tasted like standard provolone cheese and it was melted in a bowl. It was tasty, and unfortunately they probably can't get the Argentinian version of the cheese they would need to do it correctly. Our friends got the beef brochette with asparagus and the outside skirt steak and both were fabulous. Well seasoned and grilled and tender. My husband and I got the 2 pound stuffed fillet! It supposedly had ham in the filling but I couldn't taste it or see it anywhere. Unfortunately it had a really strongly flavored sauce along with the portobello mushrooms. We expected something with fewer herbs, which kind of overpowered the beef. It's a shame because the way they described it on the menu is not what came out. It wasn't bad. It just wasn't what we were expecting and unfortunately, the beef flavor was hard to discern because of all of the herbs in the dark brown sauce. We brought our own wine and they didn't even have a corkage fee, which was amazing! We saw other plates go by with copious amounts of tomatoes and onions on salads and the filet mignon platter, it seemed like it was three or four pieces of fillet it had to be nearly a pound for one serving. The prices are pretty steep for the beef and they do charge $10 for sharing, however it might be worth just getting one of the larger plates and spending the 10 bucks to share as opposed to getting an entrée each and taking home lots of food which we did.

    We love a BYOB with no corkage fee. Also, warm table bread!! Pretty easy to call in and get a res…read morefor a Sunday night. The warm table bread and butter was pretty good so it was an effort to keep from eating too much and ruining our appetite. We split a chicken empanada to start which was really good, especially with the chimichurri sauce. For mains, we split the parillada para dos - a large meat platter meant for two. It was came with a little house salad and was a super good deal with all the meat they gave you (we ended up with lunch the next day, too!) The best part of the dish was the short ribs. Super soft and sort of fatty tasting, but not in a gross way, in a really yummy way. We also really liked the chorizo sausage. The flap tastes good, but was a little tougher than the other meat. The beef sweetbread and blood sausage were different, a little bit of an odd texture, but still good.

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    El Che Steakhouse & Bar

    El Che Steakhouse & Bar

    4.2
    (553 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$$$

    I love the intimate setting at El Che. It was perfect for date night…read more I was really impressed with the coal roasted oysters. I typically prefer my oysters raw; however, all the ingredients blended deliciously together with the chimichurri and creamy polenta. The whole lobster tail with the diavola butter and the Japanese A5 Wagyu is by far the best surf and turf I've tasted. The A5 was prepared to a perfect temperature of medium rare. It was very tender and literally melted in my mouth. Will definitely dine in again during my next Chicago trip.

    We came here for my boyfriend's birthday, and while the atmosphere is really cute and the service…read morewas excellent, I don't think the food justifies the price. We ordered the $210 seafood platter and the ribeye steak. Unfortunately, we've had much better meals elsewhere for a lot less. The ribeye was surprisingly bland and lacked seasoning. The seafood itself was decent, but the sauce is what really carried the dish and that's kind of. The fries were just thin, frozen-style fries, which felt disappointing at this price point. Fresh-cut or even crispy crinkle fries would have been a much better fit. My boyfriend thought everything was pretty mid, and he even said he makes a better steak at home which he does. Overall, I'd say this place is a bit overhyped for what you get. The ambiance and service are definitely the highlights, so it's worth trying once if you're curious and want the experience. Just don't go expecting the food to match the premium prices.

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    NY Strip cooking on the live fire grill
    NY Strip cooking on the live fire grill
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    Grilled Scallops
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    Boleo

    Boleo

    4.0
    (236 reviews)
    6.3 mi
    $$

    Cool covered rooftop. They sometimes have live music which was nice. Got pretty busy and loud…read more.. could barely hear the server. Everything we tried was good but not great. I think it is a bit overpriced overall. The lomo saltado was my least favorite. Heavier on the soy sauce taste than typical lomo saltado. The guacamole needed a little more salt/flavor. For dessert we got the mango cake. It was meh. Would not order it again. Everything was just forgettable.

    Happy hour on a Saturday? Sign me up!…read more We landed on Boleo as our option for early dinner for four of us before a tango concert and performance because it's South American, and we love a theme. We never expected happy hour to be relevant for us, but our wonderful server pointed it out. Since none of us had tasted pisco before she brought us a pisco sample to try. Three of the four of us ordered pisco cocktails, and they were great! The chilcano is a pisco variation on a Moscow mule. I'm not a big fan of mules, but I liked the chilcano a lot. Whenever I'm back, I'll probably go for the pisco sour, which one of our party had and also really enjoyed. The arroz chaufa was a nice satisfying dinner that wasn't too heavy for the early hour. The loma saltado and vegetable saltado were both very much enjoyed as well. Flan was just okay. The orange was a wonderful touch that probably saved something much too custardy for me to think of as flan. Service was absolutely great. Everyone we interacted with was super professional and easy going. We didn't know what to expect for the space, and when we arrived before sunset, it felt weird how bright it was in there. After sunset, the whole space felt a lot more swanky. Prices are a good value, even apart from the happy hour offerings. This is a great option for pre-show dining in the loop.

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    Beautiful view!
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    Artango Bar & Steakhouse

    Artango Bar & Steakhouse

    3.4
    (419 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    I chose Artango Steakhouse to celebrate a loved one's birthday because we were looking for a place…read morethat felt upscale, but still neighborhoody. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between elegant and cozy, making it a great spot for a special occasion or a nice night out. Knowing that they source their steaks from Argentina made us even more excited to dine here, and the food did not disappoint. The mushroom empanada was a fantastic way to start the meal, and the ribeye was cooked perfectly--tender, flavorful, and one of the best steaks I've had in a while. Every bite was delicious. The service was just as impressive as the food. Everyone was warm, attentive, and friendly, and our meal never felt rushed. Artango made the birthday dinner feel special, and we'll definitely be back to try more of the menu!

    Food, Service and Ambiance was exceptional…read more The issue we had was there was not a clear idea of what happy hour 5-7 pm actually entailed. The website said one thing, the waiter said one thing, and the waiter at the table behind us...you guessed it...another thing. One version is cocktails were $10, another $12 ... One said wine 20 percent off, another didn't mention anything. Lastly no "happy hour" menu. A paper one would be nice at least. A fancy place just pointing out what's available (burgers pizza and empanadas only) with their fingers (literally) was confusing. First and most likely last time.

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    Amazing Argentinian influence with soft Spanish guitars playing!
    Amazing Argentinian influence with soft Spanish guitars playing!
    Meal for 2 people
    Meal for 2 people
    Meal for 2 people

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    Fogo de Chão

    Fogo de Chão

    4.1
    (2.4k reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$$

    Wonderful service, food out of this world, Ambiance and atmosphere was great, they bring the main…read morecourses to your table and cut the meat off the large portions

    Once in a while, you get the courage to splurge on a family dinner. My family and I decided to do…read morejust that on July 4th at Fogo in downtown Chicago. Seven people, $700 all in, and so much regret. Service: 3/5 I'll start with the positive: the customer service was overall pretty good. It was raining hard, so after walking a few miles and exhausting other indoor options, we popped in 30 minutes early to see if they could seat us. They could, and they got us in quickly. So far, so good. I'm only giving this three stars because, at the start of our meal, servers poured out of the kitchen all at once. Normally, that would be great--better to be overwhelmed with food than wondering where it is--but the situation resembled chaos more than efficiency. They were in and out so quickly that I barely knew what I was being served. That said, I'll give them credit where it's due: they checked on us several times and kept our drinks full and the table stocked with bread. Food: 1/5 It was just bad. No amount of good service can make up for bad food. The salad bar was "meh." A decent assortment of options, but nothing to write home about. The meat--which is the whole point of the experience--was honestly terrible. It had no flavor, none. Somehow, even the fattier cuts were bland; I wondered if they forgot to season them entirely. It didn't help that almost every piece of meat we received, regardless of what we requested, was well-done and bone-dry. I tried so hard to enjoy it, but every bite was just a reminder that I was out $700 for food you'd usually have to pay me to eat. It was my birthday, and while I was surprised when the staff brought out a lava cake and ice cream, it was a bit odd that half the ice cream was already melted all over the plate by the time it reached the table. Atmosphere: 3/5 It was fine--nothing to brag about, but about what you'd expect from Fogo. My one critique is the smell; it was a lot better outside than inside. There was this weird, clinical scent--I don't even know how to describe it--that permeated the dining room. Otherwise, it was acceptable. Cost: 1/5 Way overpriced considering what we actually got. It really stings to waste our "once-a-year" expensive family dinner on such awful food. We're done with Fogo, unfortunately.

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    Picanha Cutting Board
    Picanha Cutting Board
    Bone-In Ribeye: Aged for 21 days for a richer flavor, and roasted slowly to retain the natural flavors of the meat on the bone.
    Bone-In Ribeye: Aged for 21 days for a richer flavor, and roasted slowly to retain the natural flavors of the meat on the bone.
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    Buenos Aires Deli

    Buenos Aires Deli

    4.4
    (31 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    IT is a small little store and although it is categorized as a liquor store, it is so much more…read morethan that. They sell the absolutely best alfajores and for that alone it deserves all the stars in the world. It is reasonably priced and you are supporting a small business. I only had one of their empanadas and although I am not sure how fresh it is, it still beats other places that claim to sell Argentinian empanadas but it is anything but authentic. Here, the owners are very welcoming and they also have a great selection of Argentinian wines.

    If you don't come here for the empanadas (and you should be) you'd probably come for the alcohol as…read moreit's the first thing you notice when you walk through the door. I came here after seeing the other reviews of the Deli and because of my love of empanadas. They have them here in a variety of sweet and savory flavors. The day I stopped in they had spinach, mushroom, ham & cheese, chicken, ground beef, cheese & onion, and on the sweet side quince, sweet potato, and caramel. As much as I wanted to try them all I decided to "just" go with spinach, mushroom, ham & cheese, chicken and the quince for dessert. The crust on the savory empanadas were crispy, flaky and buttery. All of the fillings were super flavorful. I'm only a recent convert to mushroom-eating, and the mushroom empanada was my favorite. I think it was the most flavorful of all of the ones I ate and I actually forgot that I was actually eating mushrooms! The quince empanada had a little thicker/harder shell, and had a quince jelly-like filling. It was very heavy but pretty good. Not too sweet. At a little less than $2 a pop, they're the perfect snack.

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    Buenos Aires Deli
    More wine (from their facebook page)
    More wine (from their facebook page)
    Buenos Aires Deli

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