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    Mart Anthony's

    4.1 (490 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    MART ANTHONY'S ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Emily T.

    Wait, new favorite Italian restaurant in Chicago???? This place has been on my list for a while as a classic red sauce joint with a ton of locals and I brought my family here for our first family fun day. It was the perfect choice in every way. First of all the interior feels like your sharing space with Frank Sinatra- It is so homie and classic Italian. The wait staff has worked there for 20 years and everyone is your best friend. Genuinely we started talking to one of the owners and then got a list of 15 restaurants from him to go visit in Rome, Free limoncello shots, and cannolis. It's one of those places where you feel at home right away. Now getting onto the food- free bread and they keep it coming with olive oil and Parm- love! House salad, minestrone and pastatino very good- would recommend the minestrone. I split the chicken Vesuvio and the carbonara with my mom. The carbonara was by far the best that I've ever had in my entire life. It was so creamy and the noodles were clearly homemade- It was immaculate. I will genuinely think about this pasta for a long time. For dessert, we split the Affrogato and lemon poundcake- Both excellent and such a highlight to the meal. I loved this place and I will definitely come back. It's right down the street from Damatos so you can go get your Italian bread and then come over here!

    Chicken Parmigiana
    Tatiana M.

    A cozy supper clubs meets Italian comfort food... and bam! Mart Anthony's enters the scene. Classic Italian dishes served just outside downtown. We ordered the chicken parmigiana entree and my mom ordered the meat sauce lasagna. Chicken parmigiana was so-so. The chicken was a smaller sized cutlet, definitely downsized from years past. And then they fill the remainder of the giant plate with bland penne noodles and mediocre red sauce. Not worth the $25 sticker price. The lasagna was beyond salty. Did the cap fall off the salt shaker? Just wow. Almost inedible. The ambiance and service is truly my favorite. The staff is so attentive and the space makes you feel like you're in a throwback. Is it worth it? Eh.

    Old Fasion
    Owen B.

    Excellent meal! Our family came after a night downtown and the place was all decorated for Christmas. The service was excellent and the food was even better. I started with an old fashion, which was made perfectly. Some bruchetta and oysters for appetizers and everyone's main meal was excellent. I had the lobster ravioli which was delicious. There were smiles all around the table!!

    To-go takeout (Braciole x2) for NYE from Mart Anthony's.
    Nina H.

    My husband and I usually stay in for New Year's Eve but we like to order takeout since we don't intend on spending the night cooking. We'd much rather enjoy the evening and leave the cooking to the professionals. This year we wanted Italian food and after checking out a few places, we decided on Mart Anthony's because I was looking for a specific dish. I wanted to try Braciole and most Yelp reviews pointed towards Mart Anthony's for the best braciole in town. I placed an order to go and with it we also picked up a side of meatballs. After nearly an hour ride home, I unpacked the goods and we chowed down for dinner. The food was super delicious! The meat was tender and the tomato sauce was light and flavorful for both the Braciole and Meatballs. The pasta was tender. Overall it was an outstanding meal which we enjoyed over red wine while watching the preshow to the NYE count down. Given the wonderful meal, I would love to return in the warmer months and try the food along with the service onsite. Parking is a little difficult in the area since it is within the loop. Persistence pays while on the hunt for parking but with food this good it is worth the drive.

    Olive Oil pound cake
    Felicia D.

    Came here for dessert and drinks on a Saturday evening and had a lovely time. We sat at the bar. The bartender, a woman whose name I wish I remembered, was so pleasant and gave us great service. I had the olive oil cake, and we all enjoyed it very much. It went perfectly with a cup of decaf. Then I had a spicy mocktail margarita. I was not impressed with this unfortunately - it was too watery and didn't have much flavor. My sister said her limoncello cocktail was also watery. We wondered if the small ice cubes melted too quickly. I would recommend ordering wine or a straight up cocktail here, because the mixed drinks fell flat. My friend ordered whisky neat and was fine. The atmosphere was just nice and warm and I would return if I were in the area.

    Samuel A.

    Stepped in the door to Mart Anthony's and was transported to Brooklyn or Hoboken or the north end of Boston. Either way, whatever the vibe, this place is an old school Italian spot that treats you like family. Excellent run establishment. Service is laid back but attentive and friendly. It's like your uncle is serving you dinner. Dishes are so flavorful (and affordable!) with the perfect serving size. The Theresa pizza is a must try if you're looking for the Italian and Chicago mashup. So good. Pastas were amazing, there's definitely something for everyone. Tiramisu was ok... 7/10 but I'm legit a tiramisu snob. Great wine list here as well. Thanks Mart Anthony's, we'll be back!

    Homemade Tiramisu
    Allegra A.

    From the service to the atmosphere and most importantly the food, Mart Anthony's is a solid 5 stars from me! Started off dinner with some Super Tuscan wine and some bruschetta. Loved the wine as we ordered multiple glasses of it. For dinner my husband and I split a Theresa Pizza (think Italian beef sub but on pizza) and Pappardelle Bolognese. Both were delicious *chefs kiss*. We topped off the meal with a piece of tiramisu which did not disappoint. I would definitely order all of those again but will want to try different menu items too as so much looks good. This place does get busy so highly recommend a reservation on weekends! They have valet parking as well if you want to drive. Can't wait for my next visit!!

    Fettuccine carbonara
    Dan D.

    Excellent ambiance for an Italian restaurant. Love the dim lighting and holiday decorations in December. The cocktails are outstanding and they do not skimp out on the alcohol. The food was very good as well. Definitely worth a shot for your next night out Our server was juggling multiple tables and she seemed overwhelmed. But didn't take away from our experience

    Jennifer M.

    We had an amazing private dinner for 30 out on their patio. 5 course wine paired dinner. Stunning table decor and grilled tomahawks! Thank you so much to the staff, Mike and Marc. We will be back. I was so busy eating, only got a few pics

    Chicken Parmigiana with penne pasta and the chicken Parm was very good, but the pasta sauce was salty
    karina k.

    A nice family run and owned place from 3 generations. It's a lovely place and a nice residential area, you have street parking but parking is by permit only one and one side is free. I'm parked the food. Here was really good and the pizza was nice and thin crust and the cheese was very fresh. We had the Marty's pizza and it had basil and mozzarella and cherry tomatoes and it was done really perfectly and the sauce was very good and not salty and lots of garlic that was fresh. The chicken Parmesan was very good and the meat was juicy and tender, and it was breaded just right but the penne pasta on the side was very salty, but lots of really good tomatoes in the sauce. The penne pasta was done perfectly, but it was just a sauce that was very salty. The white fish with Vesuvio was very good and it was very tender and not overcooked and had a lot of rosemary in it. I wasn't a fan of the Vesuvio and wished the side was pasta instead. And the tables are very nice, but the only problem was I kept getting paper cuts from the paper that they put on top of the cloth tablecloth. My suggestion would be use a black tablecloth that you wash because it's good for the environment and you don't have to waste paper and the customers don't have to get paper cuts. You would also save money from not buying the paper. Better yet just have an easy table top to clean off w no tablecloth and you don't have to have any laundering service or paper to buy in rolls. The mocktail was just like a soda with no sugar and nothing inside (Amalfi Breeze) for $14 so I would never get that again because I'd rather get a ginger ale. They have nice options for seating with outdoor and garden that has air conditioning w a retractable roof, and inside seating as well with a bar. The only thing with the garden seating was that the lighting was very dark and the pink neon lights were distracting and hurt my eyes.

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    Ask the Community - Mart Anthony's

    Would you consider this a fancy place with a dress code?

    Hi Lidia, there is no dress code. You will see many people dressing casual, but also business casual or formal. I would consider us an upscale, neighborhood Italian spot.

    Is the patio going to remain open in the colder weather? Is there a tent or heaters? Still hesitant to eat inside due to COVID, so curious if there is a way to get ventilation of outdoor dining yet be protected from the elements

    Hi Lauren, Great questions. We have just installed a huge tent in our garden. Every table has a… 

    Do you have gluten free pasta?

    Yes

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