you gotta get the cauliflower !!!…read more we made a reservation for friday night and it was pretty busy so i assume it was needed. very elegant casual place. skinny wine stems but flavorful and good portioned food. the cauliflower was the favorite. the whipped ricotta i could've loaded on more because there was so much in the jar! we also got the what bucatini but it was very wheat forward (i know that sounds silly but) i would suggest a different pasta dish . great dishes staff and ambiance !

This was my first time at this restaurant, and it was a pleasant experience. The ambiance on the…read morepatio was lovely and the staff was attentive and friendly without being pushy. My son and his girlfriend have been there many times, and insisted we get the whipped ricotta appetizer and kale salad. Both of these items were top notch, as were the cocktails and we enjoyed. The pasta bolognese that the ladies ordered was delicious. My son had the burger and fries, and it was fine, just not very special. I ordered the "half" chicken, thinking as a bird themed restaurant, the only poultry entree would be a star, but that was not the case. A small thigh and half of a breast was their interpretation of a half chicken, and this was noted on the menu, but the portion was disappointing. The dish was supposed to to be accompanied by polenta with trumpet mushrooms, but two paltry slices of mushroom with a small smear of polenta completed the dish which "artfully" only occupied the left half of the plate, leaving the rest of the plate bare. Small portions aside, the dish was overly salty, to the point I had dry mouth the rest of the night, and the chicken was overcooked. The taste was fine, and the little bit of polenta added enough moisture to make the dish work. The worst thing was the incredibly dull dinner knife that couldn't cut through the mushroom, let alone the chicken, causing me to apply the stab and pull/tear method to get bite sized pieces. Everything thing else was superb. I would go back for the cocktails and appetizers, perhaps grazing the appetizers and a salad as a dinner. The pastas all looked terrific, but I will probably steer clear of the four mains on the menu, as they seem to be the least inspired items to order.

Tortorice's Pizza is one of the few places I'd travel to pick up…read more I came across Tortorice's when I used to live in the area and sadly I moved out of their delivery range. The pizza was so delicious that I couldn't give up on the pizza shop. During my recent order I tried the sweet chili wings and it was unbelievable. The wings had a crisp to them but the sweet chili sauce had a nice kick to them. Like many places it's not a full wing but split in half so keep that in mind. It's still a good amount of food. I normally order the tavern style pizza and Tortorice's does not hold back on toppings. Each slice is jam packed with toppings. Everything tastes fresh and high quality. One thing to note is I ordered my food for a specific pick up time but ended up having to wait additional time for the rest of my order to be ready. I know the food is worth the wait so I don't mind but giving a heads up so you don't come starving and expect to get your food right away. It's happened the last few visits. The location is located conveniently on Irving Park so it's easy to find. Parking might be an issue if you drive.

Food is pretty good. But it's always so disappointing to see restaurants employing AI art into…read moretheir business. Small businesses should be supporting small businesses. It adds to the disappointment that their old signage was obviously custom made and really cool.

Food is amazing very flavorful and portioned well. Service fast attentive friendly, ambiance chill…read morelaid back great spot overall.

Oh my gosh, this place makes The Olive Garden look restrained. On multiple fronts, it's just too…read moremuch. Can't fault them for any lack of generosity in portion sizes. But my pasta arrived swimming in a soup of too rich, ultra-thick sauce -- to the extent that the pasta was literally falling apart as I fished it out of the soup. I wound up eating the bread it came with and two bites of pasta and that's about it. Not too thrilled about what I paid for the privilege of that meal.

Food : 10/10 get the Milanesa Napolitana Service: 10/10…read moregreat service Ambiance: 10/10 nice warm cozy and nice

One of the cutest restaurants you will ever find in a random Chicago side street. I've been there…read moreseveral times over the years. I will say they used to have a bit better food. Last time I was there in spring 2026, the empanadas were a bit cold and lacked flavor. My wife had a sandwich and that was pretty decent. They were definitely busy, but I do feel the waitress had an opportunity to be a bit more hopeful. The patio outside adds to the uniqueness.

for all the attention & awards, I thought daisies would be so much more expensive than it was…read more - the establishment is very farm to table energy but with Michelin recognition. our waiter was incredibly laid back and advised us on the specials based on fresh produce - for a starter we went with the onion dip because how can they really make that classy? ill tell you how: homemade chips that dont taste like dirt or burnt kettle crisps. thick cut yet still snappy and crispy wavy chips with enough oil to crisp apart on your tongue. I am a salt girl but even without clear shards fo salt on each chip these were the perfect amount. the dip was cool and creamy, more of a tzhaiki like coolness than a zingy guilt ridden onion dip - I tried the Agnolotti purely to eat purple pasta. the inside was filled with beet puree and ricotta making the dish hearty and filling. it was slightly earthy as the beet flavor powered through more than just the light sweet sauce. the roe on top miraculously made the dish slightly fishy everywhere to the degree where I asked the waiter if there was fish inside the pasta.....I loved it - the Cappellacci was a flavor rollercoaster. right away you taste the sweet summer squash, a warm and comforting taste. as you swallow your throat is punched with a chili kick. all on top of cloud like pasta pieces - the Pappardelle was about the pasta, the al dente thick cuts showcased the housemate pasta. maintaining an al dente doughy goodness with the quality of the ingredients keeping the pasta fresh and far from what comes in a box.

Daisies has been on my Chicago food bucket list for the longest. We finally decided to go to…read morecelebrate our anniversary. This had me feeling like a kid on a milk carton because I've been missing out! The service was exquisite. We were greeted and wished a happy anniversary upon checking in. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and helped us understand what we might like based on our preferences. This spot had more seating than I anticipated and there are tables that can accommodate large groups. The aesthetic was giving industrial whimsical bookstore. They also had the jams pumping but not so loud that you couldn't have a conversation. Now for the food: - Homemade ruffles and sour cream and onion dip: This was a must get in my opinion. - Simple green salad: I feel like I can trust that Daisies doesn't source their produce from Taylor Farms, so we felt safe ordering. Man oh man I didn't know how much I needed this in my life. The dressing and the cheese were unmatched. - Mushroom Tagliatelle: Thebomb.com. You can taste the freshness in the pasta and the ragu was so savory yet not too heavy. - Summer seasonal pasta with sweet corn, jalepenos and cheese. The pasta was stuffed and had a delectable cream sauce. It was simply perfection. -1/2 chicken: Simply put this may be the best damn chicken I've ever had in my life. To think we were almost going to skip a protein and get another pasta but this was so good. I don't think words can do it justice. We had to get dessert because we knew that their pastries get a lot of praise throughout the city and beyond. We ordered the sourdough waffle topped with peaches and pecans. In the word of Foxcito.....FathaGawd!!!! Like Steph Curry...just don't miss We will definitely be back there are so many things we want to try.

Food was excellent: Frito Misto app was amazing, red pepper soup layered with rich varied flavors,…read morepork chop good if a little chewy, Greek salad fresh crisp and dressed with a perfect house made dressing. Service was stellar, and ambience just right. Highly recommend

Such a cozy and beautiful place! The food is absolutely delicious and the service is amazing. The…read morepasta was incredible, and the veal was delicious too. We also had a lemon dessert with mascarpone cheese that I 100% recommend I can't drink regular coffee because of a heart condition, and they were kind enough to get me a decaf coffee that was also really good, which is honestly unusual to find at restaurants Plus, they have cat pictures

We came here on a Tuesday. The space was nice (would be good for groups or parties). The Caesar…read moresalad was really yummy! We tried "the works" pizza and also got calamari. Everything was great. Our server was also super nice and attentive.

Absolutely horrible. The food was cold n pizza burnt. One of the staff members kept circling the…read moredining room. Weird! When the server brought out my beer, he sat it on the table w/o pouring it in a glass. The original owners must have sold it.

Caro Mio is a lovely place to get a bite to eat. The food is delicious. The service is great. The…read moreambiance is pleasant. My wife and I go here on special occasions. We love it.

What can I say?! The service and food are outstanding! The lasagna is the best I've ever had! The…read moresauce is so yummy! I also have had the homemade rigatoni with chicken parmigiana which is also the best I've ever had! It's also a byob which is a bonus!