This review is more like a 2.5. Service: 2 Food: 3 Ambiance: 3 I came here with my husband and my brother-in-law for my birthday. When my husband called and made the reservation, they asked if it was a special occasion and my husband told them it was my birthday. Anyways, a week later we go here for my birthday, and they didn't seem to even realize it was my birthday. Nobody even put a candle in my dessert. Sad. Anyways, we had the grilled octopus and the duck carpaccio to start. The grilled octopus was fine but not outstanding. I though the duck carpaccio was really tasty though. Then my husband had the rack of lamb, my bro in law had a prime rib special, and I had a gemelli seafood pasta special. My pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and I enjoyed the sauce which was creamy yet still light. The lamb and the beef were both well cooked, but nothing you wouldn't come to expect from a higher priced restaurant. The food was good, but I was not blown away. I would give the food 3 solid stars. For dessert, we shared the tiramisu and the chocolate cake. We also had some drinks over the course of our meal, so our bill before tip was around 230. At this price point, I would expect a higher quality of service. I would at least expect some sort of acknowledgement of my birthday, or some sort of special touch. However, overall the service was quit impersonal. I do not think we will be back to celebrate any special occasions. read more

Honestly, it just didn't live up to the hype. I jumped on the chance to dine with a few friends at Prosecco. I had read the glowing reviews and drooled just thinking about it. While the overall experience was enjoyable, I just wasn't wowed by my meal. We were warmly welcomed to Prosecco and shown our table. It's a very pretty space; decorated in neutral tones it's elegant and rich, yet still somewhat simple and airy. One of my companions pointed out that it was odd that with the restaurant relatively empty, they seated so many tables on top of each other. In fact, the table behind us was so close, the chairs were back-to-back. Weird. Anyway, they give everyone a bit of Prosecco to toast, it was a nice, fun touch. I split one of the appetizers on special, buffala mozzarella with assorted tomato slices drizzled with balsamic. The dish was quite good, the mozzarella was so light and airy, but honestly $17 for this small appetizer seemed a bit ridiculous. For my dinner, I went with the Gnocchi Gorgonzola. I had waffled between the gnocchi and Orecchiette Tartufate I had read so much about, and in the end chose the gnocchi. It was the smart decision as a dining companion noted how overpowering the truffle oil was on the orecchiete. The gnocchi dish is described as house made spinach dumplings with toasted walnut Gorgonzola sauce. I love gorgonzola cheese, particularly in pasta dishes, so I was really excited to try this. The execution was different than I had expected; it seemed like the gnocchi itself was toasted and served over the sauce, leaving me to push each (dry) gnocchi around my plate to adequately sauce them. The dish was good, but not amazing like so many others have said and I had hoped; it wouldn't even be on my short list of things to order on a return visit. Service was great. Our waiter was very knowledgeable of the menu, attentive and friendly. Bottom line: 3.5 stars; I loved the ambiance and the service, the food just didn't live up to my expectations. read more

The first of my "Restaurant Week" reviews and what a wonderful way to start the week. Prosecco gets high marks for everything: food, service, decor, and ambiance. I had made reservations for Friday night and the three of us were warmly greeted and seated at our table right away and given the Restaurant Week menu as well as the regular menu and wine list. PROSECCO--Each meal starts with a complimentary tasting of prosecco--a dry sparkling wine. FOOD--I had the house salad (mixed baby field greens, pear, red grape, toasted walnut, Gorgonzola, port wine and balsamic reduction vinaigrette) which was wonderfully fresh and delicious. One of my friends got the risotto crab cakes and before I could ask to try a piece, she had devoured them, so I take it they were good. For my main entree, I ordered the risotto with beef tenderloin (which was the only item I wasn't pleased with--too much risotto and only a tiny amount of beef tenderloin and the risotto was a little too "al dente" for my taste). My friends ordered the grilled pork tenderloin (absolutely delicious, moist, and flavorful--wish I had ordered this instead) and the tilapia (flaky and buttery). For dessert--the panettone bread pudding was just ok, the flourless chocolate cake was super rich and intense, but my favorite was the caramel gelato, which was heavenly! DECOR--Prosecco definitely gets points for original decor, very classy, elegant, and romantic--a great date place. I was worried about the dress code but there were a few people wearing jeans. SERVICE--Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and treated us wonderfully even though she knew we were ordering from the Restaurant Week menu. She gave us wine suggestions and was attentive to all our needs. Bus boys were great at making sure my water glass was always full--extra points for that. Prosecco is a fine establishment that provides great food and great service. It is now at the top of my list for upscale Italian. I'm looking forward to going back soon. read more

Per the suggestion of Caroline A and her shiny ROTD. I decided to bring my sister to Prosecco for her big birthday. Everything went perfectly without any hitches. At home when I looked on-line to make the reservations, the times presented weren't what we hoped for. A call to the restaurant was answered with precision and helpful advice. Got a suitable time and the ability to arrive just as the table was set so that we could sit immediately. That free glass of Prosecco as we sat was an invitation and foreshadow to the rest of the evening. Through dinner and ultimately dessert, bottle upon bottle of Prosecco went by, which culminated in a gleeful smile ear to ear from my sis whom merely stated "I'm buzzed". With bellies full, hearts & hopes delighted and great times we ended our night with Prosecco. Few details: Nice to dress up a bit, but not necessary to go all out. We saw a few tourists in lounge wear if that helps. Seating outside was abundant though most preferred to sit inside. A couple having dinner could afford to do it in under a Benjamin, unless wine is ordered. Appetizers are suited to serve almost three servings dependent on which. Groups of six or more have gratuity added to their final bill at 20%. Finally if your six like us were poppin bottles with dinner, apps and dessert.. expect to do it in the leagues of five Benjamin's. P.s. The men's room could use a bit more space or blinders between urinals, thank you. read more

I dined at Prosecco during Restaurant Week with three other friends. Overall, it was average. I wouldn't dread going back, but there are just way too many better Italian restaurants out there.... LOCATION/DECOR. It's cute, clean & has a decent amount of parking nearby. SERVICE. I'm conflicted. The service wasn't bad. The waiters were all quite friendly to some degree. They were all just... really clumsy. One waiter dropped a wine glass by my friend, another waiter was shaky as he was pouring water into my glass, and another waiter spilled my friend's glass of Prosecco on her (they did give her another glass though). Now, if the restaurant was packed and they were all really busy...perhaps this would have made a little more sense. However, we arrived at 5:30pm and there was literally one other occupied table. FOOD. We were all served a glass of Prosecco. The eggplant spread for the bread was good. The butternut squash soup of the day and Granchio e Riso (Risotto crab cakes) were the best parts of the entire dinner. However, the entrees were just too salty. The risotto di Manzo, Saltimbocca di Vitello, & Rigatoni alla Norcina were all too salty. Especially the veal. A forkful of my friend's veal entree made me chug half a glass of water. Their tiramisu and their gelato (my friend chose a flavor that was similar to Nutella) were decent. read more

Prosecco - Risotto crab cakes - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I blindly picked Prosecco as my restaurant choice post swearing in to the Illinois Bar. My goal was to find a place special enough for the occasion but tasty enough to make sitting through the boring ceremony worth it- Prosecco did not disappoint me. The service was impeccable, upon learning of my new status as "The Devil's Advocate", our table was given tastings of prosecco (little p) on the house. Our table sampled everything from the Caprese salad, to the crab cakes, to most perfect dish in the world, the ORECCHIETTE TARTUFATE- a fresh disc-shaped pasta, wild mushroom, asparagus, sun-dried tomato, black truffle cream, shaved Grana Padano, white truffle oil. My only regret is that I did not order it myself and instead hounded Ginger D. for tiny bits of hers! The homemade gelato was ummm, umm, good! (and the portions were not bad either)- I would go back just for the gelato. For four people the bill was around $100, granted it was lunch, and we were light eaters, but I have been to many a restaurant who charge much more, yet do not match the ambiance of sophisticated intimate elegance and quality of cuisine of Prosecco. I will most certainly be back for my next special occasion. read more

Very nice, romantic space. Orecchiette Tartufate and Gnocchi Gorgonzola were excellent. Our server Victoria was great. We will definitely be back. Celebrity sighting: Vince Vaughn walked in with another couple. He was a disheveled mess in a bright red Ohio State t-shirt. I don't recommend t-shirts here for non-celebrities. Or even for celebrities, unless they make their living playing disheveled, t-shirt wearing men in romantic comedies. read more

Prosecco is more than another Italian restaurant in Chicago. Sure you can go to Maggianno's and eat a six pound bowl of pasta and red sauce. However, if you want to experience real Italian fare as you would see over in Rome, Venice and Florence, put Prosecco on your to do list. My wife and I were celebrating our one-year anniversary this weekend, we made the reservation via open table online and it worked flawlessly. I think Tracy was a bit surprised by how nice of a place I chose, but hey, you only have one first anniversary! The table service was great, we were treated to a complimentary glass of Prosecco (for those who don't know...that's Italian Sparkling Wine) and obviously fits in with the establishments name. We were then given the wine, dinner and specials menu's, asked to look them over... but told not to make a decision yet, seemed odd at first, but when the waiter runs you through the specials, it all comes together. Our waiter was extremely helpful and very attentive without being pushy (something you get to understand if you travel in Italy) We both ended up ordering varieties of Risotto. Mine came with a Sparerib that had been braised in Chianti, hers with shrimp...both excellent, I can see having dinner here on more special occasions! The decor is captured very well by the photographs here, just think of it as a little bit darker when you actually arrive as these were shot to show the detail. read more

Four gals enjoyed a nice lunch during the first day of restaurant week. We had the first reservation at 11:30 AM and of course no one else was there when we arrived. The decor does remind one of the European dining establishment. It has soothing looks and high ceilings but it still did not seem loud even as we were leaving and there was more of a crowd. They serve about a shot's worth of Prosecco when you first arrive to wet your whistle and tease you. It's a nice touch we were not expecting. The warm bread offered gratis was good enough however it needed a little salt or a little more crunch - it was lacking a certain something. The small diced vegetable medley that was served with it was nice and was probably a caponata although it lacked eggplant flavor and we cannot be sure exactly what it was since no one described it to us. The offerings for restaurant week are about five dollar value versus purchasing off of the à la carte menu. The crab and risotto cakes were moist insside with a little crispness and quite small - if I had paid $10 for them I would not have been happy. The $10 lobster and avocado salad was served in the avocado shell and had a very tasty avocado oil dressing and was a good value for the portion size. The Pollo Valdostana was good but also needed something, maybe a little salt or little more sweetness or a little better quality prosciutto. It was however a very nice size portion which we were expecting to be cut down in size for restaurant week. The mashed potatoes served with the chicken were very light and fluffy although once again I have to say it was lacking a little bit of flavor. One of us in the group ordered the truffle orrechietti and they were definitely laden with truffle flavor. Avoid that dish if you're on the fence about truffles. you get hit over the head with that flavor! The dessert portions were also quite generous. The tiramisu was easily 4 x 5" or larger. The gelato was a banana fudge version and it was disappointing that we could not choose from other gelato options that they had available especially because the restaurant week menu just said gelato and did not specify a particular flavor. The espresso and cappuccino's are a little strangely priced. A single shot of espresso is three dollars and a large cappuccino is four. The espresso I requested was a ristretto and although it had very good flavor the cup was not warm and therefore the coffee was not hot enough. Because of all of these minor details and the missing flavor elements I could not give it four stars but I would give it a solid 3 1/2 if I could. We may return and try other options a la carte. read more

Definitely better Italian places in Chicago. Service was okay, not overly welcoming. RPM, Nonnina and Casati's have great food, great ambience, friendly staff! The male hostess was not very friendly. read more

I know I just reviewed this a month ago, but we went back last night and it is still phenomenal! First of all, we got 1,000 open table points for a 6:30pm reservation - awesomeness! Second, Chicago's "summer" has clearly left us in the dust and turned into monsoon season. We drove up to the valet where the guy greeted me with an umbrella, walked me to the door, and then went back to get Jon and walk him to the door. Touches like these make all the difference in the world. Third, the host remembered us (how?! we've only been there three times!) and complimented my burberry boots - two thumbs up! Fourth, I am allergic to nuts as previously stated a million times in every other review. Our waiter named the 4 or 5 dishes that had nuts, and then when he served my dinner said "Eat With Confidence!". I LOVE restaurants that pay attention to details like that. Fifth, after our wonderful dinners (risotto with beef tips, disk shaped pasta orchetta or something, and the chicken dish - all great) he left us with another sip of champagne while he retrieved our coats and car. This place is classy. The food is yummy. You leave feeling satisfied not stuffed to the gills. And most of all you leave happy because of the bubbles, service, and staff! Yippie Prosecco, we love you! read more

What a delightful Italian treat! We've had several wonderful dinner experiences here and always look anxiously forward to our visits. The food is ALWAYS fresh, handmade, and exquisitely prepared and presented. The service is ALWAYS impeccably attentive and charming without being intrusive. Their recent makeover is beautiful, but then it's prior incarnation was lovely, just different. Chef Mark Sparacino always comes by to chat with us which, of course, makes us feel special and we greatly appreciated that. Conveniently located near museums and the best shopping Chicago has to offer, and surrounded by a sea of other dining options, you would be doing yourself a gross disservice if you miss out of having the "Prosecco" experience. read more

Went here for a work related dinner and wow - did it impress! Not only were the others in my party impressed, but I was as well. From the ambiance to the food - all was really a wonderful treat. They start everyone off with a complementary "Toast of Prosecco" which was a nice treat and set a really elegant tone for the rest of the evening. We started off trying some of the unique cocktails from their cocktail menu in an effort to get away from what we all usually get. I went for the "Vespa (see pic #29) which is made of Absolute Citron Vodka, Rangpur Gin, Lillet Blanc and Chamomile Honey. Its server super chilled so there's almost a thin layer of ice on the top when served. Yummy. If my memory servers me right, I had 2 of these (but who knows...lol) Next was a struggle to select just ONE of the many fantastic sounding appetizers. Again, trying to go with something unique I went with the Lumache alla Romano. What's that, you ask? Well check out picture #30 but I'll tell you - it's jumbo snails (maybe not so 'jumbo' but definitely good sized!), prosciutto di parma, vecchia ramagna brandy and a garlic cream reduction. Everything was balanced really well - nothing over powering and so delicious. When it came time to select a single entree because again, too many that sounded wonderful to have to only choose just one, the waiter kindly suggested getting an extra entree to share as a separate course between the appetizer and mains. Well yea! Now we're talkin'! So for our mid-course, we all went with one of their signature dishes which is the Orecchiette Tartufate (pic #31). This consists of orecchiette with wild mushrooms, asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, black truffle cream (kill me now...), shaved grana padano and of course, drizzled with white truffle oil. Again, expertly balanced so no one item overpowered the rest of the dish. Really REALLY good! Finally, after much discussion and deep, DEEP, contemplation, I settled on my main dish which was the Capesante fon Prosecco e Vaniglia (pic #32). At this point, I'm going with anything that has the word "Prosecco" in it because not only do I enjoy Prosecco, it's gotta be special and so far everything has been fantastic so doubtful this would be a bad choice. I was 100% correct - this dish was 4 large, diver-caught scallops, spinach, shitake mushroom, diced Roma tomatoes and severed with a vanilla & Prosecco reduction. The vanilla gave the sauce a slight sweet taste to it that actually worked well. The scallops were perfectly seared. Oh my god I've made myself hungry again...lol After all of that, we did peek at the dessert menu which if you are into desserts (which usually I'm not) did look like a nice selection and from the few I saw passing by to other tables, looked delicious as well. However, after the meal - and maybe a few cocktails - I was completely satisfied and opted out of the dessert. Even with all the drinks and the mid-course entree, the bill was surprisingly reasonable for 4 people. And most importantly, worth every penny. When you get excellent service (which was appropriate in terms of checking, but not intrusive in any way), beautiful venue and high quality food that was well prepared, you don't mind paying for it because it's worth it. I'm not one to normally give out 5 stars, but I really couldn't find anything wrong with this place or even slightly "off" so I'm going with 5 and I believe it's well deserved. A great place to go for any reason from a business function to a romantic 1:1 evening. You will not be disappointed! read more

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My husband and I did a last minute reservation here for Valentines Day. We had reservations for 6:15 but we were running a few minutes late. We called to let them know and they were very accommodating and said they're be able to figure it out as long as we're not too late. We got there around 6:25 and were quickly seated. The server brought over 2 glasses of champagne and water. We weren't that hungry so we were going to skip an appetizer and ordered our entrees. After we told the server we weren't so hungry he suggested we order half portions of the pasta and an appitizer which was very nice of him to tell us. We started with burrata. It came out fairly quickly and was exactly what we expected it to be. The burrata was fresh and basil pesto went really well with it. For dinner we ordered Tartufate and Norcina. Both dishes were fantastic. The Tartufate was a lighter on the heavier side so I'm glad I only got half a portion. Overall we had a really good experience here. We will def we back to check out some other dishes. read more

Was back in here and I have to say this is now my favorite Italian restaurant in Chicago! They did a remodel of the inside which is beautiful. The staff is friendly and attentive. And the food is some of the best Italian I've had in my life. Definitely coming back for more soon! read more

I cannot express how great this place is! A must go if you are in Chicago! Brianna was our hostess who took my last minute request (we were so grateful) and created the absolute best night for me and a group of 8 of my closest girlfriends for a bachelorette dinner. Almost every staff member came over and congratulated our bride to be and we even had a complimentary toast at the end of the night. The service and food were incomparable all around. Our experience here was nothing short of perfect. The owner and waiters made us all feel so safe and and happy throughout the night. The second we all sat down we were greeted with bread, drinks and our first course. Brianna did a FANTASTIC job at coordinating a set menu for all of us. It was SO MUCH FOOD!!! Every course was more delicious than the one before. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. The vibes were top notch. There were absolutely zero complaints. We all left in agreement that it was the best meal we had ever had. I would do anything to live closer so that I could eat here more. This place is one of my top 3 favorite restaurants I have ever been to. read more

Anyone who knows me can say I am not biggest fan of Italian food but when I do taste good food I get excited. One thing I had here that was really delicious was the avocado appetizer. We all ordered it and it did not disappoint. I make something similar at home all the time (but just using salt and balsamic vinegar). The one here is def fancier. They also give a glass of Prosecco to toast. For a meal I had the Orecchiette Tartufate which appeared to be a crowd favorite. I enjoyed that as well. My drink was Vespa. I am pretty lightweight with drinks but this def put me under after a few sips. I would recommend and like to try again when I return to Chicago. read more

Wow. After just having RPM the night before this really stood out (and I think was even better!) Apps: Octopus salad and caprese...both absolutely outstanding! Creamy burrata YUM. Both were specials Main: We each shared the Orecciette Tartufate and Scallops with our moms. HEAVENLY. Honestly the pasta was out of this world. The scallops was a bit rich, but it was such a small dish that it didn't matter. Dessert: Cheesecake. Nothing special. Possibly even not good. Orange flavored. Wouldn't order it again. Great service. Really cute decor. Great selection of italian wine--They also give you free prosecco when you sit down. read more

Prosecco - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Prosecco is fabulous! The atmosphere is so cool and lively, but still intimate and sexy. The food is such a hit, and each item we ordered was perfection! Friendly staff too! read more

Prosecco - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here for my big birthday tonight and a romantic meal. We came in early and were instantly treated like we were royalty! The front of the restaurant greeted us promptly and took our jackets and asked if we'd like to partake in some drinks at the bar while we awaited our table. The bartender was super cool and gave us his recommendations. We didn't have to wait long for our table and were escorted to the rear near the cozy room near the kitchen. Tonight seemed to be a night of young couples and romantic escapades! The women in our room were dressed for looks and the men gave looks of approval... Our server had to be the most friendly and helpful server I have had in a long time. She gave us the usual menu and raved about a few of the nightly specials, which we opted for. Since they knew it was my birthday, I was gifted with a great glass of the bubbly to get things going. The table side bread had an awesome spread of what I believe to be an onion marmalade - freaking outstanding! The starter salad for me was the Bufala which I am a huge fan of. I opted for the Saltimbocca di Vitello - which was a perfectly cooked veal dressed with a prosciutto hat and mozzarella. The potatoes were tasty and the spinach was a tad salty for me. No room for dessert after such a filling and fun meal but isn't dessert meant for later anyway after a romantic meal???? Prosecco...you treated me like royalty and ensured my pleasure and I shall seek you out again! read more

I came here for an anniversary with my boyfriend. Their wine selection is very large and the server was helpful with the selection. For antipasti, we got grilled octopus. I liked the balsamic sauce over the octopus because it really gave it some flavor. It was perfectly done. Since he was pretty hungry, we got half pastas of truffle and lamb. It was all pretty tasty. As expected, the truffle pasta was very rich and luxurious. The lamb pasta was good. You could tell that the particular noodle was handmade. The lamb was very tender as well. For the entree, I ordered the veal and he got the steak. The veal was perfectly tender and not too much. I struggled for a bit because I had everything else in my stomach, but I ate it all. His steak looked good, but his jaw got tired from chewing. Haha. For dessert, we got a berry sorbet. All in all a good meal and okay atmosphere. It wasn't as romantic as I would have hoped it to be. I didn't particularly like where we were seated because we were within view of the television/Olympics. Also, huge groups walked past us/people who needed to go to the bathroom/people going to the kitchen. read more

Expected more from this place , we ordered Cozze e Vongole tasty but small plate for 18$,pasta Calabrese disappointing no taste no salt like Literally mediocre ,and Melanzane all I could taste was SALT and tomato sauce that's it , not side of I'll Go back read more

Prosecco is a charming, elegant space great for dates and big groups (semi-private areas with big tables can be reserved). When you sit down, you are greeted with a small taste of prosecco, which I really appreciated. The food itself was tasty but in my opinion, overpriced ($23 for my pasta course). Although the flavors and presentation were nice, I was slightly upset by the service. I made the reservation for our wedding anniversary, which I mentioned upon booking the reservation. Although I shouldn't have expected anything, I did think maybe the restaurant would congratulate us or offer a dessert treat, although nothing about the anniversary was mentioned. Overall, good food and wine, nice atmosphere, maybe not the best for anniversaries/birthdays if you want special treatment. read more

Service started out really bad. The manager was nice but the bald server Kenn was a jerk the whole time. Wouldn't let me order dinner and appetizers separately. Then the food came and it was horrible. The bolognaise was watery with no flavor. I hadn't ate all day except a shake for breakfast and by 745pm I couldn't even finish the half order. No leftovers. The Italian sausage/rogitoni dish was decent but nothing special and enough for a little bird. After dinner I asked for the check. The waiter kenn wanted to wait to give me the check until I made up my mind if I wanted to pick at the half dish I didn't eat. I told Him "no buddy give me the check". I'm writing this at five guys and I should have just came here in the first place read more

Summary: NOT WORTH IT!!! *Read further for more info, or just keep looking for another restaurant! I can only think of three positives to my experience here. 1- Our server was great! Five stars to him! 2- The avocado "salad" was bursting with flavor! $12 or 14 for half an avocado filled with yumminess. Pricey, but worth the flavor. 3- Apple dessert. The rest of my not so good experience... Pricing- $150 ish for two people. If the food was amazing, ok, but it wasn't! It took 2.5 hours to be finished with dinner and dessert! We waited for our avocado salad forever! Then we waited for dinner! I ordered the tuna. About 30 minutes in, we were told the chef decided to stop making it for the night because it wasn't up to par. What!? You didn't know this 30 minutes ago!!!? Not waiting. The salmon, which I included a picture of, was horribly bland and not filling! A huge fail! The pork chop, which they recommended butterfly cut or it would have taken 30 minutes longer, was just ok. The sauce was flavorful, but nothing about it made me say wow. It was basically drowned in the sauce. So the meat and potatoes were just a soggy mess when served. Plating/Presentation=horrible The flour less chocolate cake was mediocre. There was an apple something dessert that was actually very flavorful. It had some orange zest and flavors that added some punch. read more

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This restaurant really sets the standards for a 5-star review. Great neighborhood spot that goes above and beyond in every aspect. We were welcomed with a complimentary toast of prosecco (appropriate) and were met with stellar service throughout the meal. Our waiter and the manager both were very patient, attentive and knew their menu and wine list very well - helped everyone choose their dinner. I ordered the orecchiette tartufate, one of their most popular dishes and it exceeded expectations - a delicious pasta unlike any other, creative and yet authentic, and a great vegetarian option. The restaurant is beautiful and accommodated our large group. read more

Went for wife's birthday. Saturday night very crowded. Sat in back room which was quieter near kitchen. Started with a pear and baratta appetizer. Could have been a dessert as it was very sweet but tasty. Had the Italian sausage pasta which was average. Also had the beef risotto which was amazing. Side of grilled asparagus was ok but overpriced. Waitress seemed rushed. Would like to try again but maybe not on a Saturday night. read more

Greeted immediately with smiles as my boyfriend and I came in the restaurant. My boyfriend arranged to have dinner here to celebrate Valentine's Day (Feb 13 instead bc of the snowstorm on the 14th) The ambience is quite romantic. Candlelit dinner with a red rose placed on each table. The service I have no complaints! The staff made my boyfriend and I feel comfortable and welcomed! As soon as we were seated we received a complimentary prosecco We ordered the crab cakes first and I loved it! My boyfriend felt it needed a bit more flavor though but I enjoyed it. For dinner: My boyfriend ordered Spaghetti alla diavola which he could not stop talking about even when we arrived home. I ordered the Rigatoni Norcina. Sadly the first plate the rigatoni was a bit on the hard side. I couldn't force myself to eat it (I don't like sending dishes back to the kitchen) so I ended up sending it back. Our waiter was apologetic and said my meal will come just like I wanted it. He was right! The rigatoni was cooked and the sauce tasted even better! I will love to come here again. It's very romantic. The only downside is that the tables are too close to one another. A bit more space so I can't overhear the next party conversation. read more

Prosecco - Rigatoni Norcina - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great neighborhood Italian! Fantastic local spot, great for couples for a romantic evening. Excellent ambiance and service. One waiter noticed an issue with our food order as it was coming out to our table and made it right before we even noticed it or asked. We'll be back. read more

This is really 3.5 but rounding up cause I thought the service was very solid. I thought the decor was very inviting and old school. The wine list is all Italian wines so if you're not great with Italian I would suggest asking for advice. Our server was very attentive. The bread came out warm, which I love. All of their pasta can be ordered in a half order as well. There were four of us and we were trying to do some sharing so we started with the burrata. I absolutely love burrata and this one did not disappoint. It was served with some lovely tomatoes and basil like a Caprese salad. We had the papperdelle, which was very tasty although the level of boar was lacking. The ratio of pasta to boar should have been lower but very tasty. We also got a special risotto which was solid. It was beef tenderloin. They had a special fish which was a Corvina, which I had never had before. I thought this was wonderful. Overall the food was above average but didn't blow me away but the ambiance and service was 5 stars. read more

Of course delicious food. Service lacking. Loud music that didn't match atmosphere. Wait staff slow at first but than rushed and was not welcoming. Pop music at a noise level which was unacceptable. Asked staff if possible to lower volume. Not feasible. Service went south with staff disengaging after that. Great food but probably won't be back as too many choices from our wonderful city. read more

Incredible restaurant with food that takes you back to Italy. The menu melts in your mouth as everything is so well put together. The one list has over 200 Wines and most being from Italy. Most of the staff is very intelligent about the wines and where they come from. The food melts in your mouth and the atmosphere is classy. Great date spot. Would go back in a heart beat. read more

A toss up between a 3 and a 4 but overall a good Italian restaurant with good service and tasty food. Interior is romantic with a skylight towards the backroom for natural lighting. They also had some private spaces that looked very elegant and intimate though we weren't sitting there. Food was pretty tasty and we liked all the dishes that we got (see accompanying pictures). Dessert - they didn't have an affogatto on the menu (ice cream/gelato w a shot of espresso) but kindly made one for us when we requested one. Service - for some reason it felt like it took awhile for them to get us anything drink related. Our wine came out at almost the same time as the food. And we waited awhile for the affogatto but other than no major complaints! They have outdoor seating and the restaurant is close to the bustling streets of River north but not in the midst. So if you want something a little off the crazy busy paths of river north, this is a nice pick. read more

Had dinner here with friends on the outside patio. Everything was so good and Ken our server was great! I would definitely come back!

Had business dinner here. Great seasonal seafood. So big variety of seafood in one dish. So attractive and yummy. Good environment. read more

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Food and service were very good. Highly recommended. Only hitch is that we ordered a 2013 wine and were served a 2018 with the "vintages may change" caveat after we noticed. This is of course typical but a 2013 to a 2018 is pretty substantial... Best to ask before ordering. read more

Went here for an anniversary dinner. The staff was friendly and faster than I expected with how busy the place was, food was amazing (dessert especially). read more

Went here with my fiancé this past weekend, and was really happy with service, they give you small toast of Prosecco which I thought was adorable, also like that they have portions, I was super blown away with my dish the popular one but my fiancé enjoyed his shrimp dish with her marinara past, they were really nice about giving us bread, and it had a nice ambiance. We also had the dessert which I would maybe skip out on it's super tiny and I didn't think it was that good. read more

Prosecco - Pasta-veggie a bit salty but mushrooms were the highlight - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Veal Mozzarella is impeccable! Vibe is great and so is the wine!! I highly recommend the Primitivo red wine! read more

Prosecco - Veal Parm - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We came here for a dual celebration; 2 birthdays. The staff was accommodating for our large family and took great care of us. Everything we ordered came out pretty good except the scallops. There were like 4 and there was no flavor to it. read more