Popular restaurant Pazzo's has a quick eat express takeout place right next to it that serves some of the classic sandwiches burritos, breakfast meals. Certainly a secret gem that many people don't know about right downtown in Chicago. The sandwich I got was the green eggs and ham for breakfast. I used to go here when I worked downtown and the menu has largely stayed the same as well as the prices so good solid deal for Chicago #sandwiches #quickeats read more

Pazzo's - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Visited this venue for a family members 65th birthday recently. The party was held in the primary atrium which is stunning. Lots of windows, natural light and marble everywhere. It was the perfect size for our group of 75ppl, with plenty of room for seating and a dance floor. We had a mixed buffet with some items from Pazzo's and other food items catered from elsewhere. The food from Pazzo's was just okay, could have amped up the seasoning/flavor quite a bit for all dishes (pasta, veggies, etc). There is paid public parking next door, and this is venue is in the heart of the city. Overall a-ok experience at Pazzo's. read more

Pazzo's - a group of people standing in a building - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We could not have asked for a better place to host our wedding Rali, their event coordinator, was wonderful to work with and so accommodating to all of our needs. The staff is very kind and fantastic. You get A LOT of options for food and it all turned out wonderfully. We got so many compliments from our guests on the venue specifically. Thank you so much to the Pazzo's team for making our day wonderful. read more

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Gorgeous place across from the Sears Tower, look for the Chipotle emblem on the side of a gorgeous white building and down the escalator into an atrium. Calamari was delicious, and the chicken entree was okay... but seemed tough and oversauced. I should have gotten the salmon. Service was very good, and it seemed appreciated that we had 8 people. read more

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Five stars for Pazzo's. My job had a company winter party here and the food was excellent. We had a make your own salad bar, create your own pasta bar and servers bringing appetizers around. I tried the vodka sauce with rigatoni, it was delicious. I also tried the spring roll appetizer and the meatball appetizers which were also great. I'd highly recommend a visit to Pazzo's for a meal, great food and service. read more

I love coming to Pazzo's. The restaurant is beautiful, the food is fantastic, and the service is phenomenal. I always come to Pazzo's for an event. I know of a few organizations that favor Pazzo's and I see why. I am greeted by all of the staff and the food is very quick. They adhere to timelines provided by the people booking. I also like coming here on my own. There is seating in the atrium, which is next to a beautiful fountain. The ambiance is wonderful and unlike any other restaurant in Chicago. Delicious Italian food, and you really get quite a bit of food on your plate. They also have Pazzo's Express during the week. You can grab a salad, sandwich, or entree and the prices aren't hitting $20, you're paying $10-15, which is almost extinct here in downtown Chicago. The service is also fast, friendly, and you more than enough food. I really enjoy Pazzo's. I suggest going there on a date night, booking your event there, or even trying it out for lunch (regular Pazzo's and the Express). read more

I did not sit in the restaurant but ordered from the bar. There was a work related event after 5pm and it was standing / networking. I ordered a drink at the bar as well as something to eat and it came out pretty quickly. I have to say, for ordering from the bar, it was quite delicious (grilled chicken sandwich). I would actually like to return for a sit down dinner to see how the food compares. read more

Stoped by for a business lunch on 2/27/2024 (Tues) at 12:15pm. Very beautiful interior, friendly and efficient staff, and food was the best part: top notch! There is a sit down part of the restaurant and a "fast food" part where you line up, order food, and eat your food on one of the tables. The nicer part is the sit down restaurant. We tried the sit down part and really liked the food and efficient/friendly service. I tried the "make your own pasta" and I am looking forward to going back to try more items. Highly recommended! I will go back! read more

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We had our wedding at Pazzo's and it was absolutely incredible! The venue was gorgeous - elegant, beautiful, and sophisticated - we got so many comments from guests! Rali was incredibly helpful and fun to work with, and all the staff and servers at the venue were amazing and professional. The food and drinks were amazing as well - definitely get the European dessert table!!! Overall we had an incredible time and would definitely recommend Pazzo's! read more

The food is delicious! I love the herb crusted salmon salad. Minus two stars for poor takeout service. A glitch in the Grubhub app caused an error in the order status information. Instead of showing that it was ready at 12:30, the status reset and pushed the estimated pick up time to 115. When I called the restaurant to cancel at 1240 due to the extended wait time, I was told that my food had been sitting there for 20 minutes. Tip to restaurant: If you notice that a customer order has been sitting out for more than 15 minutes, a courtesy call might be warranted. read more

Hosted my dad's 65th birthday party here and they were so accommodating and kind. The space is elegant, the service is impeccable and the food is amazing. Rali really helped to make my dads birthday special, and I can't wait to celebrate more events at Pazzo's! read more

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Beautiful place for a wedding I was asked to perform at this venue. First time at this place. Staff were very helpful and friendly! Love this place. read more

Amazing Food !!!!!! Went to my daughter's tasting for her wedding and it was so hard to choose from. Everything was delicious !!!!

I came here for an event and I was amazing at the high ceilings with the wonderful palm trees within. It's a beautiful venue spot for receptions and for any work functions. I've only had their fried green beans appetizer with a sweet creamy tangy sauce and that was quite marvelous - crispy green beans in a nice crispy batter with a dip that complemented it well - I must have munched on bowls of these! Staff were wonderful and friendly and took well care of all the guests and the attendees. I would love to come back and try out their other appetizers and entrees. +high ceilings +palm trees :D +nice venue space read more

Pazzo's - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Amazing service and food . One of our favorite places . Must get the garlic bread with your dinner . Please also bring back the wild boar bolognese ! read more

I grabbed lunch at Pazzo's and had a tasty, and HUGE, salad. Located in the atrium of 311 Wacker this hole-in-the-wall spot serves up a pretty decent menu. Having always been told about the "HUGE" salads I decided to give them a try... I must say, they are freaking HUGE. The tough part is getting enough toppings without paying through the nose. I would like a little bit of everything, a build your own, but that comes at extra charges. However, they do offer up some solid menu salads that will get you where you want to be more often than not. One thing to note: you can get a small salad or a large salad for $1 more. The small salad is TINY and the large salad is HUGE. In fact, I couldn't finish mine (mainly due to lack of toppings and being bored of eating just lettuce, though). So, if you're looking for a big salad for lunch that is made quick, this is your spot. I know I'll be back again in the future. read more

I stumbled upon this location because the Pazzo's that was closer to my office closed unexpectedly. I've been visiting the other Pazzo's location for the last two years and this location blew me away. I can totally see why so many people choose to get married at this location. This location is massive, it's definitely meant to hold a lot of people. From the moment you walk into the atrium you're meet with outdoor sitting and a gorgeous view of bar and the rest of the restaurant. The wait staff was very attentive and made sure we didn't wait too long. The one thing that makes this place standout from the other location on Jackson is the way they plate their food. You can really tell that they take their time to prepare the dishes to make sure it's presentable and photo worthy. The menu didn't differ too much from the Jackson location so I was familiar with a lot of the options. read more

Nice Italian lunch option in the lower lobby of the beautiful 311 south wacker tower. Good for a quick business lunch, quick service and tasty food. I would certainly recommend the Cobb salad, which was very fresh with great avacodos, or the gnocchi salsa with fresh basil and a very delicious light red sauce. Prices were fair, and the atmosphere down by the fountain is nice. read more

If I'm here it's usually because I'm on a business lunch. And I think it's mostly the same for most of Pazzo's lunch patrons. There's a nice mix of seating, inside with nice wood wall touches, or in the atrium, among the palm trees. Service here is always attentive and the food is good, but I'm never super-wowed by Pazzo's. For a lighter "Power Lunch" the Apple and Walnut Salad with spinach, gorgonzola cheese, cranberries and granny smith apples will having you closing the deal without missing a step. I often make the mistake of having pasta here, and end up falling asleep later in my bored (sic) meetings in the afternoon. Still, the lasagna is tasty, and it's worth a little desk snoozin'. The chicken Vesuvio is very good, and seems like a healthier option on the heavy side, with veggies and red potatoes. read more

I had my wedding at Pazzo's in September of 2009. There were some minor issues, but overall I am pretty satisfied. Firstly, I can't speak any more highly of Faye Sweeney. She was an absolute delight to work with. I forget how many years she's been working there... at least 6... but in all those years, she has never missed a wedding. She was there to help us organize in every step of the way. For a downtown location, our price per person was comparable, if not less than, venues we scouted in the Rosemont area. The venue itself is beautiful. I would find it hard to imagine having more than 150 people there without people feeling too crowded or too far away from the head table. What I LOVE about this place is that your event is the ONLY event booked for the evening. You don't have to share it with any other brides. Also, there is a parking lot adjacent to the building. Keep in mind that this is a prepay lot that is independently owned. If you want to foot the bill for your guests, it's $10 a car. The food was absolutely fantastic! From the starters all the way to the entrees. I didn't drink much, but from what I heard, open bar included a lot of top shelf drinks. Some things that were less than perfect... though the venue is breathtaking, the acoustics proved difficult for speeches. There was a technical issue with trying to turn the fountain off during the first two speeches. It took about 20 minutes to shut it off and even then, it was still difficult to hear. The dancefloor itself seems isolated from the scenery... if you look through the pictures, the bar/dancefloor is just under the "Pazzo's" sign. Overall, I am a happy camper. The value for what you get is outstanding. read more

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Don't walk past this place its a hidden gem great food You cant go wrong with anything this place has to offer. Try it out. read more

This place tasted kinda gross at worst and mediocre at best. These were my first thoughts. Then, I found a maggot in my food. Literally. See the picture I uploaded for reference. I still feel like throwing up when I think of it. I couldn't say anything because we had a client out on a work lunch at the time, but I have to do something about it so I'm posting here to warn others! I will NEVER be back. read more

Getting married at Pazzo's was a dream come true! Rali was the absolute best to work with. They were so accommodating in every way. The venue is stunning. We had dinner in the front atrium for 200 people, and band + dancing in the back restaurant. It was a great flow and spacious. We highly recommend hosting your wedding here! read more

Pazzo's - a large atrium with tables and chairs - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time I eat here. The place is crowded and people seem to like it. I love salads and eat these every day. When I first saw the lady mixing all the ingredients I was happy but then the lady never smiles and is not nice. I asked for a cobb and got a cobb but it had no taste. At least it didn't taste like any cobb I had before and even had not much taste. They seem to focus on quantity and not taste. So maybe you guys should try some of your food every now and then and see how it should taste like. And ask the employees to smile to customers. read more

Nice restaurant & bar. Great atmosphere. Got off to a rocky start with the bartender, but he made amends & made up with an amazing imported Italian drink. O.M.G. Music? Early 80's love songs. Not feeling too much. read more

Wedding Reception Review: Great, But Be Aware... Event Time: Nov. 2017 160 people Pros: -Beautiful space -Great food (except antipasti, cheap Americanized meats) -Delightful staff: kind, accommodating, and decorated beautifully with the decor I supplied, couldn't have done better myself - Awesome location - At the time unbeatable price, not sure how it is now -Let us keep out gifts in the locked gift room over night Cons (I planned the wedding out of state so that factor might have been a source of some of my complaints): - Do not heavily rely on event coordinator, while kind and helpful, didn't really follow up well or help save money. Ex 1: My husband had to inquire about children meals, something one could forget about if not mentioned but a HUGE money saver. Ex 2: Didn't have right dessert plan at the reception, even though that never changed from our first meeting. Thankfully they had the Italian dessert table display for a wedding the next day (and had time to order more before the event) so I got it but had to run the credit card again at the end of the night. Also paid $100 for cake cutting but they tried to place whole Portillo's chocolate cakes on tables for people to serve themselves, however once asked they sliced and plated. Over all just have EVERYTHING planned out to the T on your end. - Pazzo's has a deal with The W Hotel for a "discount" on rooms, don't fall for it, it's $5 savings. Research others before going that route. - Started cleaning up rather early. I rented the space until 11:30 but they cleared tables including my centerpieces away by 10:30, which I wanted people to have a chance to take them home. So again, just be VERY specific with your wishes. - Awful acoustics for speeches, DJ music sounded fine though All in all, our reception was beautiful and everyone said they had a wonderful time, so did we read more

This location has atrium seating as well as indoor seating available. We sat in the atrium as it felt like the streets of Rome, with a water sculpture there. As a vegetarian, I preferred creating my own pasta. I asked for rigatoni but got ziti instead. Also, I wanted mine spicy so I asked for cherry peppers in my marinara sauce. Overall, it was OK but overpriced for something I can make at home and to my own taste. read more

Pazzo's - Created my own pasta - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Apparently I'm one of the few that went to Pazzo's for something NOT a wedding. We had a business lunch there and got the small private room which was great, a little tight maybe but we all had a great time. The service was a bit slow but everyone was preoccupied anyway so I don't think we really minded. However our waitress did mention that they had Tiramisu for dessert only for her to come back and say they actually didn't have that, but mistakes happen. The food was good, most of the table either got Penne alla Vodka or the special, risotto with chicken. The risotto looked superb and the chicken smelled fantastic. The Penne alla vodka was good but not great. The downside was the same for every dish - every dish had waaaay too much garlic. It wasn't just too much garlic flavor, but you could see the chunks of garlic and they were far too prevalent. Overall though, good lunch and I would definitely go back (and ask them to take it easy on the garlic). read more

We attended an office party at Pazzo's at 311. The party space was large and more than adequate for our group. The appetizers were tasty- especially the fruit kabobs. The wandering waiters were helpful and had some different offerings than what were on the buffet. Overall everyone seemed pleased with our experience. A great place to have a party or group gathering. read more

Their food is good, but not great. I'd probably give them five stars if it was not in Chicago, but you can get better here. You start with a delicious seasoned whipped butter and rolls, but the rolls were stale and hard. Their pastas were good, excellent combinations and nicely balanced sauces, but the pasta itself wasn't fresh. It was boring, hard pasta you might buy at the grocery store. The ambience is nice. It looks like it has been remodeled very recently. You walk through the lobby of a beautiful skyscraper. The lobby has terrible acoustics, and since the restaurant is open to it, I suspect it would get loud. We were there on a Friday at 6:00, and the kitchen closed at 6:30 for a wedding rehearsal. It's odd they didn't tell us that when making the reservation. We were the only table, and we basically had to walk through their rehearsal to leave. It was awkward. read more

Dependably good food to eat in the atrium of 311 S. Wacker or take to go. All the food is made to order to its fresh, with a choice of pasta, sandwiches/burgers, soup, and salad. Great value in the loop. If you don't want to wait in line, there is often no line after 1pm. All sandwiches/burgers come with a choice of fries, soup, or fresh fruit at no additional charge. Daily specials also rotate for sandwiches and pasta. Salads are healthy sized portions. read more

Work in the Loop, and this is a close restaurant that has good, quick service, and the food is definitely above average. A little on the expensive side, but good location and relatively quiet; it's worth it once in awhile. read more

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I was somebody's +1 to a Christmas party there on 12/7/21. It was scheduled from 6:00-10:00, the bar suddenly closed at 7:00. At $100 per ticket it was disappointing to not be able to even get a water. The food was good though. read more

I was married this past May and my wedding ceremony and reception were held at Pazzo's on Wacker Dr. Before my husband and I decided to have our wedding at Pazzo's, we researched so many places around the city. Many places did not seem to fit the style of wedding we were looking for. Some places were pretty outdated other places smelled too much like a bar/nightclub or some were just TOO expensive. Some places had a very limited menu and some just had rude staff. So after going down the list of wedding venues in Chicago on a bridal magazine, we got to Pazzo's. Initially I was hesitant about it since it is a restaurant and I was not sure how that would work out for a wedding. We decided to go have lunch there and the food was delicious. The atrium is very pretty and so bright. The fountain adds a nice touch to the place as well. We inquired about private events and apparently Pazzo's closes at 7:00 p.m. from Mon. - Thurs. and it closes Fri. - Sun. for private events. We went back on a Saturday morning to see a set-up for a wedding being held there in the evening and it was amazing. It looked exactly what we were looking for. We decided to book it the following Monday. I also liked their extended selection of menu items. The tasting was astronomical. WOW! Both my husband and I received a dish each of the selections we wanted to taste. So good. We had few vegetarian friends attending the wedding and they were able to accommodate them with a vegetarian dish. We also had a couple of kids attending and they were also able to provide them with a special dish as well. We had the ceremony and reception at the same place so what they do in this case is set-up for the reception immediately after the ceremony. I was a bit nervous about this but being Pazzo's is directly across the street from the Sears Tower; we decided to treat our guests to the Sears Tower Sky Deck. This gave our guests something to do while the Pazzo's staff set up for the reception. Most of our guests were from out of town and they were actually very excited about this. My husband and I were out taking pictures around the city but apparently, according to my mom, it only took about 40 minutes for the staff to turn the place over. After we walked in, I could not believe my eyes. The place looked amazing. I wish I can relive the moment. It was beautiful. A few of our guests (from Chicago) asked how we had found the place. I guess it's a hidden gem. The person I worked with was Fay Sweeney. She was wonderful to work with and she is so knowledgeable. She knew what to do and when to do it. I was so nervous about so many things but in the end everything turned out AMAZING. People still talk about the food and how nice our wedding turned out. It puts a big smile on our faces and we love to hear it time and time again. I hope I'm able to provide Fay a couple of pictures so they can update their website. The pictures currently available do not do my experience any justice. read more

I never knew this place was there - I've worked across the street for a few years. It is located downstairs, and the area is beautiful. You can sit inside the restaurant or in the indoor the patio section. We opted for the indoor patio area. I came for a sit down lunch with a few coworkers. We all ordered different sandwiches. All were good and came with a pasta salad side. I had an open face chicken parm sandwich - and the chicken was very tender. The portabella mushroom sandwich looked amazing! Service was good. We were seated and served and out of there in about an hour. A friend said it is a good place to stop for a martini after work. I didn't go into the restaurant area, so wasn't able to scope out the bar seating situation, but I'm sure I'll be back for that! read more

We held our wedding reception in the 311 atrium and Pazzo's restaurant, and WOW! I will mirror others sentiments on here and reiterate how amazing Fay Sweeney and her staff really are. Fay took care of every single detail to ensure that the room looked exactly as we had envisioned it. It was like having a personal wedding coordinator, which I actually did NOT have. Fay allowed us to make deliveries to Pazzo's a day in advance and stored the items for us, and then her staff set up before AND took down and boxed up after just about EVERYTHING for us - outside linens, menu cards, escort cards, decorative candles, bathroom accessories! They had everything boxed and ready for us to pick up on Sunday. We had them going all over the place, and they did not disappoint. Dinner was fantastic, albeit ran a little long (although, we had 275 guests and 5 courses including an antipasto...so I'm sure this was our fault). But to perfectly cook 275 filet mignons? Amazing! The venue is simply beautiful. My mom actually discovered the location...and after living in the city for almost ten years and knowing nothing about this building, I was shocked and elated at what I saw when we entered the atrium. It is certainly a hidden gem in Chicago for a reception venue. My husband and I were adamant about getting married in the city, and Pazzo's price, location, and ambiance fit the bill perfectly. Couldn't be happier. read more

My husband and I had my wedding at Pazzo's on May 25, 2013. There are not enough words to write about how wonderful the experience was, from the food to the space to the greatest wedding coordinator on the planet, Fay Sweeney. Here are some of our highlights: Venue - absolutely beautiful. We had both our ceremony and reception in the atrium, with tall palm trees and 80 foot glass ceilings. There is a beautiful fountain in the front as well that served as the backdrop for our ceremony. We had our cocktail hour upstairs in a room that faced the Sears Tower with large, tall glass windows. Food - We had mini pizza's, stuffed mushrooms, chicken skewers, and bruschetta. For dinner we went with the risotto, Caesar salad, steak & chicken dinner, with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Everything was delicious, and we received many compliments on the food (which you don't hear about too much at weddings). We couldn't have been happier with the food service, as well. Quick and organized! Space - One of our favorite things about Pazzo's was how flexible they were with the space. We were able to put a second bar in the atrium part for the reception for those folks who did not want to dance/get a drink at the bar on the dance floor. The main dance floor was in more of the "restaurant" part of the wedding, and was made of hardwood which was perfect for dancing. We had a band as well, which fit great in the space allotted, and the sound traveled well. And the #1 reason we had such a successful wedding at Pazzo's: Fay Sweeney. She is the greatest wedding coordinator on the planet. Every single one of our questions was answered in a timely manner, we had a lot of questions! (we are big planners and thought of every detail). She was always readily available, very friendly and accommodating the entire planning process (October 2011 through May 2013). She went above and beyond our expectations of a wedding coordinator, and by the end, saw her as more of a family friend. We are so absolutely thrilled with everything about Pazzo's for our wedding day.I have already recommended this venue to a newly engaged couple and I will certainly continue to talk highly about Pazzo's at 311. Thank you, Fay! read more

I wish there was a -4 star option, because Pazzo's would definitely be a well deserving recipient. I cannot, in any capacity, understand what anyone likes about this restaurant. I was just talking to a co-worker who said she had had the worst meal of her life..guess where? You got it: Pazzo's. My first experience with Pazzo's was in 2003 when a friend had her wedding reception there. As many people know a wedding, and the accompanying reception, is a big event in most people's lives, and, my friend was robbed..big time. The service was abysmal, there aren't enough words for "bad" to describe the service. And then there was the food..ugh. At least 3 dozen people that attended this reception got food poisoning. I had hoped that this would be the first, last, and only time I would have to eat there, but that was not to be the case. Last year I was forced, and I do mean forced, to eat there again for a work outing, despite having pleaded with my co-workers to dine ANYWHERE else. For reasons unclear to me, everyone in the group was dying to eat there, so off we went. Much to my dismay, the food was still horrendously bad, and the service was inexplicably slow. The servers aren't rude, just clueless. And slow. And confused. I am going on record saying that I will never in my life eat here again. Do yourself a favor and don't eat here. There are a multitude of other places in the Loop that are much better. read more

We loved our wedding at Pazzo's. I think this 311 location does mostly weddings. We have tried to eat dinner there before and it closed early due to no guests. We went to the another Pazzo's and had a lovely meal. Summary of my recommendations for a wedding at Pazzo's. Fey: She's great. She'll do what you tell her and fill in the gaps for the things you don't care about (I dropped off the flowers and came back and they were organized beautifully. She pays a lot more attention to you as the date draws near. Acoustics: They're not great. We paid for an extra speaker which should have been okay, but there was a problem with the dj so nobody could hear the speeches. Just make sure your dj knows what he or she is doing and sets up in advance. Food: Amazing. Our tasting left us excited about everything and the food was good even on the day. They "strongly discouraged" more than one meat option, so we went with the petit filet/mediterranean chicken combo and the eggplant parm--both were amazing. I've heard, "Best wedding food I've ever had", several times. Drinks: Good enough. Open bar was included in the package and I've heard no complaints. Parking: We had a problem as the lot filled up (not handled by Pazzo's, but we had been told the lot had never filled up, and it did)... Fey was as mad as we were and helped us to got ALL of our money refunded... which we used to refund our guests for the parking they found across the street or in random lots. Piano: Not in tune, don't use. Venue: Totally beautiful. Husband: The best. read more

Recently had a business lunch at Pazzo's. Prices were on the high side for a normal lunch but perfectly reasonable if you are looking for a nicer setting. The whole menu looked great. I got a mushroom tortellini dish in cream sauce, topped with prosciutto. Delicious! Others' orders looked very nice and everyone seemed pleased. Service was friendly and attentive. The open atrium-like setting is very nice. I'll be back. read more