We always have a great time there foods always on point, drinks are awesome. The service is excellent. We also love the valet service prompt and always available. read more

Wonderful family owned business. I have enjoyed many great meals with my late sister and her late husband here. Recently I met an old friend here for dinner. He had never been at Mart Anthony's before. Suffice to say he will be returning. Loved everything about the restaurant. Outstanding food, drinks, gorgeous outdoor patio and I think what struck him was the very high level of service and attention by the family who owns this restaurant. I highly recommend Mart Anthony's. read more

We came here for my birthday yesterday...what a great find! Everything was so fresh and yummy, even the bread! LOL we started off with some really fresh and big mussels with very fresh tomatoes based sauce, Delicious! i had the mart anthony's filet! I am still reminiscing the filet...it was soo good...the only thing i would complain about is that it may be a bit salty... Perhaps my recent trip to Napa, I became a bit of a....hmmm...."wine snob"... :P Pairing wine with those yummy food would be perfect! I don't know how much their corkage fee would be if we were to bring in a bottle nor I looked at their full bottle wine list, but it would be nice if they have a nicer selection on their wine by glass list since not everyone on the table drinks so we could share a bottle from them or bring in our own.....just a thought :) but the overall dish was fresh, flavourful and i would def get that again when i go back! We shared a tiramisu for dessert. One of the best I had! even better than those I could get from a traditional italian grocery store...Not too sweet, not too cakey. The cream to cake ratio was about right....You can taste a bit of the the liquor...i think this is how tiramisu should be! The service was really efficient and attentive. I felt so cozy inside, love how unpretentious they are comparing to some well known "classic italian-american" places in the city, everything is just about great food, great service! read more

There's nothing trendy or hipster here... just a family-owned, neighborhood joint that serves up authentic Italian cuisine. You'll often see Marty, the owner, in the bar area talking to customers. It's the kind of place you used to find on Taylor Street. This restaurant has a loyal following. I've been coming here for a few years. Have tried several of the pasta dishes, and my favorite is the lobster ravioli with a rich vodka sauce. Yummy! When I have a taste for meat, I order the braciole because most restaurants don't offer it any more... too labor intensive. And if I'm in a low carb mood (difficulty zipping my jeans), nothing beats the grilled calamari. The service is efficient without being intruisive. My water glass and coffee cup never seems to be more than half empty. Dinner plates are not cleared until everyone at the table has finished. (It really bugs me when they take my plate away while companions are still eating.) The place isn't very big, and there can be a wait, especially on weekends. Best to have a reservation. A big plus is street parking and free valet service. You'll have to look long and hard to find a better neighborhood restaurant. read more

This was a place near my sister's house. My boyfriend and I walked there to have a snack. The entrance was pretty weird. We weren't sure where it was. There was a small "valet" looking booth covering the entrance. You have to go through the booth to get into the place. I ordered the Mango Martini and calamari and cheesecake. Martini was good. A little thick as it had puree mango. Calamari was soft and not chewy. Liked it. The cheesecake was gooooood! So good. Service was superb! Wouldn't mind coming back to try some actual food. I gave I three stars, but only because we didn't order any real food. BUT Service was great! What we ate was also very good!! read more

Mart Anthony's - Mango martini... I added ice cubes lol to water it down. - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great neighborhood spot that was packed on Saturday night at 6 pm when I arrived. I sat at the bar next to where the owner, Marty, hangs out. What a treat it was to talk with him. Super charming man that really makes his guests feel welcome. As was evident by the number of people he knew in the restaurant, this is a neighborhood favorite and for very good reason. The place has a lot of character and the food is solid. It appeared much of the staff has worked there for a very long time and that speaks volumes. I started with the grilled calamari based on the reviews I saw on Yelp. I really liked it. The sauce is not your typical marinara. It has a smokey characteristic that I think is the result of paprika. It's pleasantly spicy and really flavorful. It's a large portion that can easily be shared by several people. I ate the entire order and honestly did not need the entree I ordered :) The lasagna arrived, smothered in sauce and packed full of meat and cheese...delicious! I only had room for a few bites and had the rest packaged to go. I looked around the dining room at the other dishes being served and everything looked fantastic. Sitting at the bar makes for a bit of a wait because the bartender is pretty slammed making drinks but this is to be expected on a Saturday night. The wine list is a little thin. Not too many Italian choices by the glass. They seem to serve a lot of vodka looking cocktails which are not my cup of tea so more wine choices would be a nice improvement but all-in-all this place is a keeper. I will be heading back again very soon and look forward to trying some of the other fantastic looking selections. Last but not least...there was not a hipster in sight. A pleasant change in the West Loop. read more

We were 4 people, the service was a bit slow (prob due to COvid) but friendly. Everytime we ordered it took longer than it should have. The shrimp alfredo tasted like whipped cream in a bowl of pasta. No flavor no cheese at all. I had to put in the entire shaker of parm to have any taste to the pasta. My friends ordered Carbonara and had to pay extra for the sauce! Extra for the sauce? The website offers family style meals for 4 for $100, we get there and it says for take out only. WHA??????? the owner John is cute and nice and asked how the food was I said it could have been a bit more flavorful and he did nothing. The Tiramisu was super. read more

They have generous portion sizes and a big selection in the menu. But was not overly impressed with the flavors. My gnocchi dish was not mild , but so spicy. Therefore I could not taste it. Also service was not that good. They brought us bread, but no plates and utensils. read more

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What a pleasant experience. Very nice staff and good food. This place is probably a diamond in the rough. I highly recommend this place! Sadly if this wasn't on groupon I probably wouldn't have ever heard about it. It's a great value! Came here for dinner my birthday weekend, had the Italian meat ball for an appetizer it was so tender and flavorful. I had a steak & potato perfect pair the steak was tender and juicy the potato was just a potato. In all I would come back here they always have a groupon and it came with a bottle of wine. This is not an average Italian restaurant they take pride in what they serve and they appreciate their customers. I would come back and I recommend this place! read more

We found this great neighborhood joint for a short weekend trip to Chicago. It is just a short ride outside the city but it feels worlds away. It is obviously a local favorite. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We sat outside on the sidewalk seating. The menu is Italian and the food was delicious. My wife had the black ink fettuccine with shrimp and scallops. I had the Braciole with a side of pasta. We also had the fried calamari as an appetizer (because I am a sucker for calamari) and it was also really good. The portions were extremely generous. I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for a quiet neighborhood restaurant after a busy day in the city. You will not be disappointed. read more

My favorite place in the west loop. This is an old school Italian restaurant with some seriously delicious food. I've come here several times and everything has been good. The tortellini and gnocchi are both excellent dishes. My father always gets the Steak Vesuvio and my husband really liked the black linguine with scallops and shrimp. Anytime we're in the area with family/friends, this is where we go. Can't wait to go back! read more

Mart Anthony's - Black linguini woth seafood in a vodka sauce - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My friends had the Groupon everyone is mentioning, so we decided to check this place out. We had the Stuffed Artichoke appetizer (okay, but not spectacular) and split the Stuffed Gnocchi Arrabiatta and the Fettuccini Carbonara pastas. The gnocchi itself was very good....nice and light...but the sauce was horrible. It was dried out, like it had been sitting under a heat lamp too long once plated. I'd like to try the gnocchi with a different sauce, next time. The fettuccini was pretty solid. Of course, how bad can butter and cream ever be?! So, all in all, a fairly decent meal, but I won't be rushing to return. And, as a side note...it would be nice if the young woman hostess could manage to tear her eyes away from her phone for a minute or two when "greeting" arrivals and showing them to a table. (I use the term "greeting" loosely...she gave the impression we were interrupting her screen time by arriving at the restaurant.) read more

Nothing about this dump is Italian. Not the decor, not the hospitality and most definitely not the food! First off, the place is filthy and disorganized. They use sandwich wrapping paper for table cloth. The waiter was also the host and the busser. They redeem the Groupon right away before ordering. Then, they tell you that Groupon gets special pricing. For example, a $32 bottle of Chianti all of sudden costs $47. So the $30 dollars are designated for wine can only be used towards Coastal Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon which sells for $4.99 at 711 and gas stations. OK... The appetizer. Grilled calamari and shrimp. No details. Sounds good, right? No. The calamari and 4 small shrimps were baked, not grilled and they were doused in a disgusting red sauce. My girlfriend asked the waiter about it, he said he doesn't know, it's just what the 'chef' concocted. Onto entrées. She ordered linguine and I ordered Veal Saltimbocca. The linguine was once again doused in a strange sauce that wasn't on the menu. The Veal on the other hand was drier than beef jerky, and it came with pasta that looks and tastes like it was cooked by a 7 year old. 'check pics, it's hilarious'. The owner was getting drunk at the bar while watching ESPN. When my girlfriend politely informed him of what has been happening, he rudely shrugged her off saying that it's a Chicago thing, insinuating that she's clueless because she's a tourist. We decided to just leave because the food and service were the absolute worst we've had. Not only they make their own rules about Groupons and Jack the prices but the atmosphere, service and food were discussing. I called Groupon, told them what happened and demanded a refund. I got it. read more

Mart Anthony's - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Surprising! We came here on a whim when looking for parking for another place nearby. It's old-fashioned and comfortable - the type of place that has an older crowd who has been coming for years and years. My first glance at the menu shocked me because I saw the steak prices ($30-$40) first, before I saw the pastas and entrees ($10-$20). I haven't tried the steak - maybe it's worth the price, you be the judge. The pasta dishes are definitely worth it. VERY generous helpings, enough for 2 meals. Fresh, delicious sauces and I think the gnocci were hand-made. If you want old-style, delicious Italian in a comfortable, homey setting with no pretension, come here. read more

Mart Anthony's is definitely my favorite Italian restaurant in Chicago. There is nothing bad on the menu, everything on the menu is delicious, the staff is wonderful, the owner makes you feel like you have known him forever. Beautiful outside dining. It's definitely a must go. read more

Great service. Great food. Great atmosphere. We are from out of town and heard so many good things from other reviews and I definitely agree. We will come back the next time we are in the city. read more

Best place in Chicago very friendly staff for a good price highly recommend every time u in chi town

Great food, great service, and great ambience! The chicken Marsala and tiramisu is a favorite!

I ate here yesterday and thought this place has mediocre food and pasta that is definitely not fresh or hand made. I tried the best dishes on the menu and everything was very mediocre. The calamari was fishy and the bread was stale. The salads were pretty bad as well which I think is pretty hard to mess up. The restaurant also smells like a bar when you walk in and the inside is poorly lit. I don't understand all the rave reviews. I question the standards people have for restaurants these days but if I'm going out to eat and spend a lot of money it better be at least half as good as how I cook at home. I made spaghetti with jarred pasta sauce that was better than this place. read more

with so many places that have reopened, service has really slipped. Not Mart Anthony. From the minute we walked in the service was attentive and the food was excellent s amazing. We had the calamari whim here was done perfectly with light, melt in your mouth breading. I don't usually use red sauce with calamari but theirs is outstanding. the bread was fresh, warm and crusty and the eggplant parmigiana was the best I have ever had. i have ventured out to several places post vaccination...all more pricey and high end and this was my first real fine dining experience read more

Best Italian restaurant in Chi. The back patio has the best vibe with an unparalleled happy hour. 1$ oysters and $4 beers. Salute!

I love this place the braciole is the best in the city! I also enjoy the grilled calamari and shrimp and all the pastas! They have a great stuffed artichoke as well. Just go there and get carry out, they are open for pick-up during COVID-19. Really great authentic Italian food. A lot of classic options and they put their own twist on things! I literally just had the braciole again yesterday and I want to order it again tonight. I'm trying to watch my meat consumption though! --Grazie Mille read more

I love this place more than my mother. Mom if you're reading this, the cooking is better than yours. Real and raw. I'm not talking about my sex life. This is authentic Italian cuisine people. Anybody that says otherwise, smokes cock. read more

My family and I came in for a birthday dinner tonight. We experienced a very small service error at the beginning of our meal and the only reason I mention it is because they went above AND beyond to correct it. Our server Eula and the man I believe to me the manager couldn't have been sweeter. They both made sure we had everything we needed and paid close attention to the small details. They truly care about customer satisfaction and we will definitely be back!! Thank you to Mart Anthony's! read more

Everything here was so delicious! Had the oysters Rockefeller, calamari, and the pumpkin app special. All so good. Our group tried a variety of entrees and everyone loved them. 10/10 recommend read more

Mediocre food and service. The quality of the food has gone down a lot lately, not sure if they changed their chef or if the ingredients are not as high quality as they used to be. Nothing memorable, so we will not return. read more

Great Classic Italian Restaurant for people on the west side. Their specials are usually delicious, and the rest of the food is good Italian. Highly recommend if you aren't looking for a overly fancy Italian spot in West Loop/West Town read more

Mart Anthony's is such a quaint, neighborhood restaurant with amazing Italian food and loving service. Their pizza is the best I have ever had. It's thin, crispy and topping generous. The sausage on the pizza had an incredible flavor and texture. Their pasta dishes--stuffed gnocchi and Fettuccini Alfredo were also excellent. The staff was wonderful and were like an old, loving, family. Thank you, Michael and family! We will definitely be back. We can't wait to return! read more

We came here with a groupon - it's in a cute part of the west loop that I had not been to before. The inside of the restaurant was completely empty at 7pm but there were a few other diners at outside tables. Throughout the meal, the service was slow. Waters were not refilled, the server was slow to bring the check, and to even take our orders. The wine was okay - they didn't bring a bucket to keep the white wine cold, even though it was pretty hot out and I had to ask for one. We started with the antipasto salad which was fairly classic but just okay. I had the black linguine with shrimp and scallops and found it to lack flavor and salt. Such a bummer because I love squid ink pasta, but this was just one note and tasted like typically pasta. All in all, we probably won't be back because there is so much amazing Italian in Chicago. read more

Mart Anthony's - Black linguine - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We went and ate in the tent and had a wonderful experience. Service was fast and food was delicious! read more

Mart Anthony's - Chicken Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

For what I paid ($45) for the Groupon for Mart Anthony, I was satisfied with the experience. We had a bottle of red wine, the antipasto, veal marsala, and a tortellini dish. The food was decent, nothing spectacular, but if I lived in the neighborhood I might come here again and try something else. The service was excellent, start to finish. The ambience is old-school tavern Italian. It's mostly permit parking in the area so they offer free valet parking. read more

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I had a wonderful experience- and meal - at Mart Anthony's last night. It feels like, and is, an old school neighborhood Italian place with great food, excellent service, and a lively ambiance. Definitely sit in the garden area if you can! read more

We have been driving by this place for years and said "we should try it" last week we didn't want to order in again and didn't want to cook so we called and got an early reservation and I'm so happy we did! We started with the tequila sampler first, odd I know for an italian place, but it really put us in a great mood for the rest of dinner. We split the grilled calamari, and for the record I'm done with fried calamari will only have grilled or poached it's just that much better!! Then we moved on to our main courses, which were just what we were looking for enough to fill us and have leftovers. Finished with two cappuccinos and a calonni. It was perfect for a chilly chicago fall date night. We can't believe it took us so long to make it over there, we will be going back soon!! read more

The most incredible grilled calamari and shrimp appetizer. The sauce should be a soup on its own. Staff treats everyone as if they were regulars. You want the quintessential corner Italian place this is it. read more

We held my son's Rehearsal Dinner here last night and I couldn't be happier with the venue and the food and the incredible Mart Anthony employees. We were able to use the outside patio for our dinner - we had about 50 people and it was very roomy and comfortable. They let us come an hour early to do our wedding rehearsal right there and it worked out great. The food was delicious and so many people came up to me and said how incredible everything was and how much fun they had. The owner Michael was amazing to work with - he was very patient and kind and had great suggestions since this was our first Rehearsal Dinner to host. I would highly recommend this restaurant and venue for your next party; the free valet parking was an added bonus and the location being right off the highway was perfect. The whole place and the people who work here have a positive energy and upbeat feel vibe - we were all having such a great time that no one wanted to leave. I wish there were more than 5 stars I could rate Mart Anthony's! Thank you Michael!! read more

Mart Anthony's is a delicious, authentic Italian restaurant! The meat ravioli was fantastic, and their margaritas are amazing! We sat on the patio, across from some cool street art and in view of the Willis Tower. The service was good, and I will definitely return to try some more dishes! read more

This is our go to Italian restaurant- while I love trying different places- this is one of the few staple restaurants we love and return to all the time. Family run and delicious Italian food. I am all Italian so I'm pretty selective- and Mart Anthony's is consistently delicious! Old school great atmosphere and love the patio they added. read more

Mart Anthony's is the real deal, one of my favorite spots to enjoy a meal cooked to perfection, great atmosphere and drinks. Staff always checking on your meal, John always there with a smile and a personal touch. This is what Chicago is about! Thank you! read more

Back again on my birthday. Always great!!!. This time had the baked clams, antipasto salad, chicken vesuvio, lasagna, and breaded artichoke along with a great bottle of some of the best chianti I have ever had. Lasagna the best in town, well maybe a tie with Nonnia. Best baked clams. Sunday night and got packed fast. If you want old school Italian that rivals any place on the East Coast, New York City, Philly, Jersey, Boston's North End-this is the place in Chi-Town. read more

Cool little neighborhood restaurant. Great outdoor garden. The food was ok. The pasta dishes were good. Sauces were good. Calamari was good. I ordered the linguine with scallops and shrimp. The pasta was good. The seafood was mediocre. I complained. The waiter told me he would be right back and then ignored me. So I paid $27 for a dish that wasn't good. The rest of the food was decent. Tip for the restaurant....When a customer complains, make a point of addressing it. I might go back as we had fun, but none of the food was especially memorable. read more