We went to Prosecco for restaurant week this year. I had been wanting to try it so I thought we would give it a shot during restaurant week. Some places don't have great service during restaurant week, but Prosecco's service was amazing. They took our coats and got us places to sit at the bar while we waited for our table, we were a little early. I like the glass of Prosecco they bring, that is a nice touch. The salad was good, I had the mushroom risotto, it was great, the flourless chocolate cake was awesome. I think the service was what really set it apart. They even got us a cab at the end of the night. Then my cell phone rang once we got home and they had said they thought I left my scarf there. It didn't turn out to be mine, but how nice is that?? Overall, great atmosphere, wine, food, and service! We will definitely go back! read more

I am between 2 1/2 and 3 here... But let me preface it by saying we were there with a big group... Where this comes into play is the price we paid for our meal. Our end of the table got stuck covering more expensive entrees, more drinks... A LOT MORE drinks... AND dessert at the other end of the table. So the cost to quality ratio was not good. It reminded me of my early days in NYC when all the Wall Street guys would meet you for happy hour...order drinks and apps and a ton of stuff and then leave without paying, leaving us artist types to pick up their share... Talk about the writing on the wall... The food here was good, certainly not great and nowhere near worth what we got stuck paying... To top it off, we had Girl & The Goat the night before... and the meal we had there for literally half the price as this one... pretty much ruined anything that would come after. Oh well. read more

I was excited to try this place from all the raving reviews. My cousin and I came here for an early dinner. Our server seemed very attentive, and our water glasses were never empty. The toasted bread slices came with this chunky tomato salsa-type of spread, which was a bit too sweet. We started out with their Polpetti e Calamari Grigliati - it was a small dish of grilled baby octopus, calamari, fingerling potatoes (that were extremely small), string beans (more on the raw side), chunks of tomato, all in a balsamic and sweet pepper sauce. The dish itself was okay, but I wasn't a fan as it was way too sweet and more tomato-based. My cousin had the Orechheitte Tartufate, the restaurant's signature dish, and I had their Gnochhi ai Gorgonzola. The Tartufate was a disc-shaped pasta, 3 halved mushrooms, asparagus, 'sun-dried tomato,' black truffle cream, two shaved Grana Padano, and a drizzle of white truffle oil. You can definitely tell that they didn't skimp out on the truffle, but it was quite overwhelming! It wasn't as rich as I thought it was going to be, and the taste of it seemed somewhat off. The gnocchi, on the other hand, was okay, and it was rich in taste. For dessert, we had the flourless chocolate cake that was more dark chocolate-based and on the dry side. The apple pastry tart was okay as well, which came with their 'homemade' ice cream that was a little too sweet (vanilla). I'm glad I was able to check this place out! +free parking off of Wells read more

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Really great service, nice ambiance, good food and drinks! I had the orecchiette pasta in truffle oil and enjoyed it. Their tiramisu was really good too! read more

My boyfriend and I ate here last week to try it -- it wasn't worth the crazy prices on the food. I felt like I paid $80 to eat average Italian food. The restaurant very much mimics an American Italian, faux luxury restaurant. It has curtains, paintings, nice tables and the works, but the food quality is seriously lacking, which is really unfortunate. We will not be going back there, and I wouldn't recommend it. read more

Complimentary champagne? Can I get a hell yeah! The Avocado salad was amazing with pieces of soft ripe avocado and seafood over a spread of green and sweet sauces. The veal was rolled flat with a piece of cheese. Spinach was a bit salty, and mashed potatoes on the side was standard. read more

Came here last minute to sit at the bar for after dinner drinks. We were welcomed in and able to be seated right away. The bartender was great and very personable! The drinks were excellent as well. Definitely will be back for more drinks and to try their dinner too! read more

Very good atmosphere, food was great, octopus appetizer was amazing! Very friendly wait staff! Only thing was they seemed to staff a low amount of wait staff, as a former server, I can admit this one man had an area meant for at least 2 people. Nonetheless, he provided us excellent service! And was very nice to us, and always checked in on us! Would recommend! read more

Mind you I don't eat at upscale restaurants often and walking in I found Prosecco to be elegant and not too fancy where you have to wear a dress or suit. The hosts were friendly and they even had complimentary coat check! Our party was sat promptly once everyone arrived (we also had reservations). We were greeted by our server with some prosecco, which was a nice touch (although I'm not a big wine drinker). Our order: Creamy mozzarella, Prosciutto di Parma, house-cured tomato - tasty and generous portion Seasonal fresh seafood, white wine, garlic, extra virgin olive oil - Greatly enjoyed it. The sauce was light and not over seasoned just the way I like it. The amount of seafood was great and they even add variety of different fishes. A bit more spaghetti noodles would of been nice though. House made ricotta dumpling, shrimp, asparagus, roasted red pepper, saffron broth - birthday girl enjoyed the chewiness of the dumpling/noodle Chef's seasonal house-made ricotta cheesecake - ehhh not my favorite and the chocolate definitely made it overly sweet, but the crusted coconut bottom was a great bonus Service - quick, efficient, and tentative Enjoyed my meal and so did the birthday girl. read more

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What a GREAT dining experience. Came here with my son while my wife attended a post-holiday party with her company nearby. Prices looked to be about AVERAGE for that part of town, however portion size was much SMALLER than expected. QUALITY (both food & service) compensated for portion size, so we were both quite pleased. Only one appetizer plus one entree (plus dessert) is not enough, so maybe next time (and there will be a next time) we'll try the multi-course menu (as our waiter originally had suggested). We both enjoyed our appetizers. I had the Grilled Octopus and Calamari, while my son had their "Avocado." For entrees, I had Veal Saltimbocca. It was the best I had in several decades, and a dish I often order (though usually to my disappointment) whenever I see it listed on a menu. My son ordered a seafood soup ("Zuppa di Pesce"), which he said was even more enjoyable than the Bouillabaisse we order regularly from Parker's in Downers Grove (which we consider excellent). Again, the portion sizes were small. My three veal medallions were no bigger than a silver dollar (though stretched oval), while my son was able to completely finish his soup, and still look forward to dessert (at Parker's, we bring 60% of the Bouillabaisse home, and there's enough for all 3 to share the next day, and when we do order dessert, it's usually "to go"). Now to the funny part (dessert). Expecting something similar in size to the "Chocolate Tower" he gets at Parker's, the "C'mon Man" look he had on his face when they brought his a-little-bigger-than-an-Oreo flourless chocolate cake was a most precious (missed) photo-op. But he did enjoy it immensely, as I did my Tiramisu. Bread was great, though I said "no" to a second basket when offered (before the entrees were brought out). The complimentary procecco (just enough for a toast) was very nice, so I ordered 2 more glasses during my meal. The cappuccino was also perfect. All-in-all, a great place to which we will return soon (just won't have to worry about over-ordering). We were half-tempted to stop for sushi a half-block south, though it was a long evening and mom was ready for us to pick her up and go home. read more

Amazing food and drinks!!! However, the service is super slow. After we were taken to our table, we waited around 20 minutes for our waitress. read more

I'd been wanting to come here for so long finally made it and I was super impressed. The pasta was out of this world absolutely love the burrata with the pears and also the veal was phenomenal I would definitely recommend and I will be coming back. Service and ambience also were great read more

I truly feel Prosecco delivery tastes just as good as it does at the restaurant. Pasta was so flavorful and because of how well they packaged it, I didn't even have to reheat upon arrival. I went with a half portion and I'm stuffed. I wish I could have ordered a dessert as well but I understand those don't always transport well. read more

Prosecco - Packaged to ensure freshness! - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Solid pasta dishes and risotto! Loved being able to sit outside on their patio. We started with a delicious burrata with peaches, and we were blown away by the frutti di mare and risotto manzo! Already looking forward to returning. Some of the best risotto outside Italy! Service was a bit slow with long wait times in between drinks, courses and getting the check. read more

Although I had heard of Prosecco, it never really caught my eye based on what I had seen online. But I was definitely proven wrong! I was here for my birthday and had a wonderful time. We had a reservation, and were seated right away. Our server was very knowledgeable in regards to the wine selection. He suggested the perfect wine after finding out what we preferred in a drink,which was great. I ordered the Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare, which was a variety of fresh seafood on a bed of pasta. Although I'm picky when it comes to the quality of seafood, it was divine. And the portion size was perfect. The noise level is average, but still nice to have a conversation with the person you're dining with. The restaurant definitely has a romantic air to it,so I recommend it for a special occasion,(especially if you're looking for an affordable place). The only thing I didn't enjoy was a a nosy old man who was seated next to me,as he kept looking over at our table every 10 seconds! Lol. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Prosecco - Birthday Dinner. - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Exceptional....which is Excellent++ on par with my personal benchmark which is Il Mulino in New York......best of breed in a cutting-edge Northern Italian. We hit all of the critical "checkboxes".- Outstanding Beef Carpaccio, Amazing Risotto, Outstanding Chianti Reserva, and top-notch sorbets....grand slam! Tables spread far enough apart from a business conversation, very attentive staff, and a bill that was HALF of what I had expected. read more

We had a reservation of six at 05:30pm (made weeks ago). First off, the food was fantastic, the support staff was good but the server was unprofessional. We felt rushed and pressured to hurry up, with what we thought was to turn over the table. We asked to change our table to a round table which appeared open but were told we could not switch from the rectangle. The available empty tables were both set for parties of six. That's ok in the bigger picture because it was our server that soured our experience. Our server was constantly coming over to ask if we made decisions. After our starters arrived it was within minutes of the servers walking around to determine if our plates could be cleared. Our server actually asked if we could pass down our used plates and silverware to the long end of the table when there was plenty of room to navigate around the table. Dinner was the same, rush, rush, rush and asking to clear plates while people were still eating. Right after dessert we were not asked for another round of drinks, the bill just arrived. Would not return. read more

Food was fantastic as well as the service. Great birthday meal for family and friends.

Came here with a friend to have a great dinner as well as a great time. The feel was very classic and contemporary. We had a reservation and was seated immediately without wait. Service was great as our waiter gave us great recommendations as far as our selection of seafood entrees as well as a perfect wine pairing for the food. I had the scallops as my friend chose the wild salmon. Both were amazingly delicious with great flavor. The same goes for the appetizer that we had which was a grilled calamari salad which was simply bursting with flavor with every bite. Great feel with the atmosphere and ambiance. The head chef came to our table as well to make sure everything was perfect. Great restaurant indeed! read more

I will never understand why this place isn't always packed and hard to get into like some of it's trendy counterparts. The fresh pastas are unreal and so is the service. I'd put Prosecco up against any Italian restaurant in the city. read more

Pasta was outstanding. Fresh, tender and delicious. Great atmosphere and reasonable prices.

Amazing food and service!! Best pasta in River North. Beef risotto is the most flavorful and authentic I've ever had. The octopus appetizer is also fabulous. Come for a drink and nibbles or stay for dinner. Won't be disappointed. If you come in the summer, they offer outside seating. Perfect on a warm summer night! read more

Oh my goodness this place is delicious. All the hand made pasta dishes were fabulous. We had about 5 apps which were wonderful as well. The grilled octopus was particularly fine with fingerling potatoes. They have a great wine selection. I had a glass of the Amarone style red. It was liquid velvet.... ahhhh. Highly recommend this restaurant. We will be back soon. read more

We went to Prosecco for a fancy dinner for a cousin's reunion. The staff was so nice and greeted us upon arrival. They had reserved us the BEST room in the restaurant for us. It was a private room perfect 7 people. As soon as we sat down we had a sampling of Prosecco. What a great way to start the dinner! Our waitress Alexandria, was so nice and so sweet she took offered to take photos of us. She gave us such great information regarding the dinner, what dishes were the most popular and what would work best for family style. We finished our apps, and one round of entre's and wanted to order a red sauce pasta. They made us an off the menu dish and it came out so quickly! All the food was sooo good. I highly recommend this restaurant for a romantic/intimate dinner. I definitely have added this place to my favorite places in Chicago and hope to go back soon! read more

Overall disappointing. The food was nothing extraordinary: risotto swimming in squid ink, under seasoned chicken, very al dente pasta (but good sauce!). The staff were mixed. The bus crew and food runners were nice, polite, and serviced our table more than the actual waiter. Our waiter was not great: he forgot drink orders, we waited nearly an hour for food (they have a 90 minute limit per table), delivered our app to the wrong table, and rejected our discount (valid Chicago Dining Out Passbook) without much explanation or apology. An unfortunately expensive lesson, we won't be back. There are other far superior Italian restaurants in Chicago. read more

We came here after a blackhawks game this weekend, we were late for our reservation and they had zero issue with it. The staff is unlike any other I've ever experienced. They went above and beyond to make sure our time and meal there was an enjoyable one! I am a tough critic when it comes to Italian food and my bf brining me here did not disappoint. They greet you with a flute of Prosecco to cheers with. The fresh bread and eggplant spread alone is amazing. The wine they brought out for us was outstanding, so much flavor and unlike anything I've ever had. We had a bufalo/ prosciutto appetizer off the seasonal menu and it was so light, fresh and flavorful i couldn't ask for a better late night bite! Although we were not starving, i truly cannot wait to come back and try more! The pasta looked incredible! The atmosphere is SO romantic, perfect date night. They do offer a full gorgeous bar that you can sit at and enjoy TVs and drinks. They do have a back room that would be perfect for a group gathering. Not to mention their bathrooms are stunning and so clean!! Loved every minute of this experience! read more

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This is, hands down, the most elegant al fresco dining spot in River North. They do an amazing job of setting their outside tables with beautiful linens, cushioned chairs, umbrellas, flowers, candles.... and even rugs! It's a perfect spot for a romantic dinner, nightcap, or even just some amazing home-made gelato. A little oasis in the midst of the otherwise busy neighborhood. read more

Prosecco - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

O, Prosecco, mi amore.... We met on an evening celebrating love - a bachelorette party. You understood full well the need to fill ones stomach with food before filling it with alcohol - as tends to occur at these events - and not once did you fail me. As I was led back into your candlelit dining room it was love at first sight: dark wood, crisp white, and beautifully simplistic flowers... And what's this? Personalized menus for our group? Why, Prosecco, we've barely begun and already it's an unfair fight. And then you send out our adorable Italian waiter. Why, P (if I may be so bold as to give you a pet name), you know I love a man with an accent. [Purrrr....] Primi: the avocado puree is... to die for. Twice. Once in its consumption and again in my lack of words to do it justice. Smooth avocado and balsamic glaze - an unexpected and delightful taste pairing. Secondi: Pasta with sundried tomatoes, asparagus, mushrooms, and truffle oil. Oh P, you tease! You made a dish of all my favorite things! As if your seduction needed any assistance. Even so, it was magical. The pasta all but melted in my mouth. I was filled with the urge to close my eyes - to drown out all other senses and focus on taste alone. Dessert: Goat cheese gelato. Once again, P, you've combined my favorite things to make something beyond the sum of its parts. Creamy gelato texture with the slight tang of goat's milk; the seduction is complete. I savored every spoonful. In the final round, Dear P, you sent out a dessert wine - Moscato, another personal favorite. Silly P! Like you need to intoxicate me any more than I already am on your food alone! Once the last bubbly dram had exited my glass it was time to bid a bittersweet arrivederci. I make my exit, bubbly myself, full of delicious food and an entrancing new love. read more

(From Wikipedia): Prosecco is an Italian wine -- generally a dry sparkling wine, known as the main ingredient of the Bellini cocktail and more recently becoming popular as a less expensive substitute for champagne. Unlike champagne, Prosecco does not ferment in the bottle and grows stale with time; it should be drunk as young as possible. Shouldn't we all be drunk as young as possible? Indeed, and this is exactly the plan I carried out during my evening at the aptly named Prosecco... The food, the drinks, the service, the company, the downstairs "secret" room (rent for a private party), the whimsical nature of anything named after....bubbly wine. Well, let's just say I enjoyed myself. Quite. It's a tid bit stuffy...though once you push past first appearance, you'll be privy to exceptional food (the gnocchi is also served in heaven, FYI) and stellar service. Date place? -Indeed. Night with the girls? -Put on your heels and dine in style before hitting the River North...hotspots. (ha) Drinks? -The bar is fully equipped, and the lighting is optimal for looking all glowy and happy. (great for a first date, surely) Private Party? -Get yourself into that downstairs. Trust...if you are throwing a party, rehearsal dinner, soiree of any sort, etc for around 50 people...the lower level of Prosecco is perfection. My evening was so...sparkly. Highly recommended. read more

Johnny Depp and I totally hang out here... not together (yet) but I think we can both totally feel the connection. Sooo... here I am, at Prosecco, eating dinner, celebrating a foxy friend's birthday, and learning how to incorporate the word "Champers" into my daily life with a table chalk full of celebrities... okay, celebri-yelpers but really, what's the difference? We had a 3 course meal option that, for me, was the mixed greens salad (look at me being all healthy and trying to stay zipped into my high waisted pencil skirt) and Eggplant Parmigiana that might have been the tastiest plate of food that I have ever stuffed into my mouth since becoming a vegetarian. The chef(s) said that the cheese is smoked and flown in from Italy and I totally believe it, because it tasted the like delicious, succulent meat of the Gods. The table also passed around some gorgonzola gnocchi that was To.Die.For. Instead of being made with potatoes it's made with soaked bread and gold deblumes... okay, I made up the gold part but the bread thing is a true and tasty story. After dinner we all went down to the downstairs secret private room, which I will from here forth refer to as "the boom boom room". The Boom Boom Room is all decked out in luxurious fabrics, fancy dancy couches, lots of candle light, and a baby grand piano. This is also the room that Johnny Depp rented out for the cast and crew of Public Enemies to party hardy in when filming wrapped... sooo just like us, it's kind of a big deal. The rest of the night is slightly blurry (in a fabulous and not sloppy way) but I know it involved the ladies and I spending a good portion of the night drinking "champers" and rocking out the way Jack Sparrow would want us to. read more

To me Prosecco means classy elegance. Molte grazie to the D-licious Brett for putting together such a posh affair and to all my wonderful dining companions, the wonderful women of yelp, for great conversation and good times. Let the Prosecco flow, yo! Primi: Crab cakes. Fresh and delicious served up with a spicier sauce that I couldn't wait to lick my plate clean of, but that wouldn't of been very lady like, now would it? Secondi: Tilapia. In staying with my piscean theme, I decided to go for the tilapia. This was a good choice, so impressively fresh that it flaked apart when I just stuck my fork in it, served up with a light tomato sauce and spinach gave this dish a perfect kick. Scrumptious! Dolce: By the end of the meal my sweet tooth was twitching in anticipation of dessert and let me say I wasn't disappointed. Chocolate flourless torta, tiramisu, lemon, mango, and strawberry gelato. Let's just say in having a bite of each my sweet tooth was appeased. Also, the service here was phenomenal! Our wait staff was very prompt, friendly, and just plain wonderful. Next time I have a reason to celebrate in style, I'll be coming back here for sure! read more

Prosecco is the supermodel of beautiful Chicago restaurants. Gracefully decorated with a gilded hand, it's a step away from ostentatiousness but the cream and taupe color scheme keeps everything supremely tasteful. Despite it's grandeur, it's a family restaurant, and you're enveloped by that sentiment as soon as you sit down. Kathyrn, the proprietress extraordinaire, plays a very visible role in the restaurant to ensure all runs smoothly. We decided to have drinks and appetizers at the bar, and the bar staff treated us like royalty. Really, they make no distinction between Ms. Thing in a fur and me in skinny jeans. They're just too classy! Of course, there's a fabulous wine list as well as distinguished cognacs, scotches and the like. The bartender recommended a wonderfully crisp Sauvignon and we went for it. Making a decision on what to eat was a bit more difficult as there's many mouthwatering items to choose from-- duck carpaccio, risotto, gnocchi, pasta, prawns, salmon, lamb, veal, pork chops and more! We finally settled on the Affetatti Misti for Two which includes an assortment of meats, cheese and olives. Prosciutto, mortadella, pancetta and salami! We then split an appetizer portion of the Gnocchi al Gorgonzola (housemade spinach dumplings with toasted walnuts in a rich Gorgonzola sauce). Little pillows of bliss, so unbelievably tasty that you'll do anything to prolong their presence on your plate, including making them a two-bite eat. Highly recommended! Prosecco, from your aesthetics to your attentive service to delicious food and gorgeous presentation, you're a dimepiece. I'm thinking birthday dinner? read more

While I could have probably been the first to review Prosecco, like a fine wine, I've let this review age appropriately, saving a place of honor (my 400th!) for this amazing and magical place! First lets talk about the decor, shall we? Tasteful and elegant down to the drawer pulls. So much thought and elegant style in every single element of the design. I always feel so posh whenever I pop in and feel equally at home dressed casual or chic. However, it never fails that each time I leave, I want to redecorate with luxe fabric, tactile finishes and over the top lavish appointments. Now that you're ensconced, lets move on to the drinks, shall we? A world class wine list is a moot point if the servers don't know the nuances of the wines and how they will compliment the food and enhance the experience, so make no mistake, these people know their grapes. So in tune with my palate, Giovanni, the rock star bartender pours me what he thinks I'll enjoy and is 100% spot on so far! Everything from Amarone to vermentino (an oft overlooked white wine from Sardinia) shows Prosecco scoured the boot to offer the finest wines at every price level. The namesake Prosecco, well we all know that you can't go wrong with bubbles, regardless of country of origin. Not a wine lover? No worries! Prosecco offers carefully crafted cocktails using only the finest spirits. Aged cognacs, Amaro, pear and Pama Martini? Of course! A perfect Manhattan? Absolutely! On to the food, where my love affair began......those of you who know me know my background with Italian food, culture and dining. You know I know. And this is where I go. The menu has seduced me time and time again. Amazing salumi and delicious cheeses to the usual antipasti suspects, I've worked my way up and down this menu and always find the perfect pairing. Proscuitto di Parma anyone? Talagio? Risotto Crab cakes? Buschetta? Caprese? You name it, if they have it, I've tried it. All pure bliss. The warm crusty bread with just a dab of EVOO could be a meal in and of itself but don't, I REPEAT,don't go overboard, you will want room for every last bite of the main event! I am personally responsible for the Walnut Gorgonzola Gnocchi addictions of several of my friends. Like good dealer would, I start them off with a taste of "this little dish I love" until they're hooked and our forks are battling for the last delightful little nubbin of heaven. I've done it time and time again and I have no shame. There are some things a girl just can't keep to herself! Made with the above mentioned bread, this is not traditional in any sense of the word and that is what makes me love it all the more. Imagine the yummiest bread on the planet saucily dressed in a sultry Gorgonzola, a hint of spinach with roasted walnut accessories. Onto the secondi! I've had the basil crusted chicken breast with portobello and mozzarella more times than I can count. The biggest, juiciest chicken breast smothered in delicate flavors its a win/win at my attempts at healthy eating while remaining decadent! I've devoured the tilapia, the fileto di manzo, a pork chop special, countless pastas from daintily decadent Orrichetti with Truffles to the pasta Bolognese with its rich, hearty, soul warming meat sauce. I've been known, on occasion, to fancy something I didn't see on the menu and my dalliances have always been accommodated by the world class kitchen and Chef Mark, who in my book, is pretty much elevated to Sainthood! Authentic Italian cooking using only the finest products available. This ain't your Nonna's red sauce joint, capisce? Desserts have dazzled from the adventurous Goat Cheese Gelato to the humble Florentine favorite Tiramisu. Sorbetto and gelato are sure hits while the chocolate cake is decadent and divine. I've always saved room because, well, I know that I can't leave without a dose of dolce! While Prosecco is perfect for a date or dining with the parents or a business deal going down, I am the first to recommend it for any private dining occasion. I have had the privilege of hosting several small events here and there is no better place in the city for an event. I don't want to talk about the private salon downstairs because I wanted to keep it to myself, but if you ask, they will tell you all about the sexy, swanky subterranean salon with Barolo red walls, silk and antiques so seductive that a few certain celebrity someones have been privy to private parties in this palatial parlor. But I don't sip and tell. Or do I? Finally, the service. World class, my friends. WORLD CLASS. I've only had comparable service two places in the world: Cafe Florian on Piazza San Marco in Venice and the Mandarin Oriental in Bangkok Thailand. Its not contrived, nor condescending, it is classic and accommodating, savvy and sweet. It doesn't get any better than that. read more

Came in with a group of six last Saturday night and had an excellent experience. We took advantage of the beautiful weather and sat outside, I definitely recommend this if you come by when the weather is nice. Their patio is quaint and makes for a lovely dinner. Our waiter was attentive and helpful throughout the meal, but his first great move was recommending the burrata and fig appetizer. This was so delicious and came in a large portion. We also split a couple meat and cheese platters which were fantastic, this is great to share with a group. My boyfriend and I split the beet salad, which was very tasty and fresh, but kind of unnecessary if you're ordering appetizers. We all ordered different items and everyone was happy with their choices. Some of the items at our table included the filet, rigatoni, scallops, and beef short rib risotto, which was a special. I had the cavatelli and was thrilled with my choice. This homemade pasta came with shrimp, asparagus, peppers, and a very pleasant safron broth. The shrimp were plentiful and the portion of the dish was large. We ordered a few things for dessert and tried the chocolate gelato which was fantastic. Overall, a very classy and delicious Italian dining experience, perfect for a special occasion! read more

Amazing restaurant not to be missed while in Chicago. Staff is super friendly, food is over the top. Come hungry! Already made a reservation to come back. read more

It had been a while since I had been out for dinner, so with that I was looking forward to this restaurant being something to talk about with my friend. It was "Restaurant Week", so we were looking at the menu that was priced at $31-32 and we ended up ordering the following... garlic soup (way over-salted/garlicky/ could kill a vampire with a sip) a small basic salad (speaks for itself) The main courses however were the Tilapia (with an amazing sauce that was from a different planet), and the chicken (thigh so dark) with portebello and mozz that another Yelper (Rob) mentioned being v.good and I agree with him about, outside of those damned withered asparagus. Such a small thing that could be picked up on, a bit like other things here. Christian the "Wine-Director" was courteous and professional, and we picked a nice bottle of Italian vino that was a caberner/pinot noir mix, full but complex which was perfect. Our service from the back-waiter/busser was great too may I add! However the big disappointment was our server. He was a big fellow and he seemed to be doing his best, but we counted only 5 tables and he was in the weeds big-time! He seemed to always be trying to please 'its on its way" 'did you get that" etc, to his credit, but we only saw him as he rushed by to serve a larger/different table. We were told that they "could have done with an extra server" and we got a small glass of desert-wine which was a nice touch after telling them how we felt, but at the end of the day when you go out, you want to be looked-after (while you are in the process of eating) ,not always be looking to be looked after. Service here needs to pick-up, after all this was the week in the main, to make an impression on first-timers. Over-staff if anything, and then send them home early if necessary. It cant be that there's no-one needing a job out there right now! Id love to see the downstairs and meet the owner at some point, and at some stage I hope I will be back as the interior is gorgeous. My last point is that to me it did not seem very Italian food-wise or sentiment-wise, and the young kitchen staff and whomever was firing the food didnt seem to be really all that confident in what was going-on... I hope to edit this review in the future but for now it is as it is :) read more

Have you ever walked out of a restaurant so disappointed you were actually mad? One star is pretty harsh, but for a $120+ dinner where most of the food was inedible, it seems to fit. I picked this place because of the overwhelmingly positive reviews on Yelp, but either they've had some major changes here (new chef?) recently or a seriously off night. We were sat in an almost empty room which filled to about half full while we were there. Our server introduced himself as "Ricardo" but the name on the check was "Jose". He wasn't actually around for most of the meal anyway. There was a nice student from El Salvador who actually brought and cleared all our food, but unfortunately he wasn't able to answer any questions or actually resolve any issues. We wanted to share multiple items so ordered four in total: a salad, a special appetizer with burrata and nectarines, a gnocchi dish and a risotto dish. The salad came first and was OK--some interesting ingredients (strips of beet, shaved fennel), but nothing exceptional. The burrata wasn't as creamy as I was expecting--more like regular mozzarella and about 1/3 of the nectarines served with it were overripe to the point of being rotten (should never have put on the plate). The dish was also missing an entire component--the sauce. The pasta dishes however, made us really regret our choice. The risotto was Kraft mac & cheese yellow and had the consistency of Elmer's glue. It was overly salted, yet lacking in any other flavor, and the accompanying shrimp were cooked to a rubbery toughness. The gnocchi was completely inedible. They actually bore no resemblance to any gnocchi I've ever seen before--small, brown glutinous plugs of dough spread over a plate with an overly rich and one-note gorgonzola sauce. I took one bite and couldn't bring myself to take another. We sent the gnocchi back because it was so blatantly inedible and only ate about 1/4 of the risotto each. Both dishes seemed like they had been sitting for a good amount of time before they were delivered. No manager or chef came over to talk to us and the absentee server only showed up again to try and sell us dessert. We passed. So, we walked out of there $120 poorer (which included a bottle of their least expensive, house Prosecco at around $40) and with the least satisfying "fine dining" Italian meal I've ever had sitting heavily in our stomachs. read more

We had dinner at Prosecco about a week ago an I thought it was very pleasant. The Room Very nice. They did a great job with this space (considering the number of restaurants that have existed previously in this spot). The room is very well decorated, in good taste and appropriate for the mood & flavor of the restaurant. The Food I thought the menu was a little "dated", all items that were popular a few years back. However, the food was very good. We had the beef carpaccio, a salad, seared ahi tuna (peppercorn crusted) and a truffle pasta dish. Everything was tasty but nothing was overwhelmingly good. I think this is the perfect place for a business dinner or a large group. The menu is simple enough where there is something for everyone. The staff Not bad and not great. He was pleasant but not overly knowledgeable. When I asked about a particular bourbon he was not sure what it was or whether they had it. Overall, I would recommend Prosecco but take it for what it is. read more

Prosecco is a lovely, intimate restaurant in the heart of River North. It is pretty unassuming from the outside considering I passed right by it twice before I noticed it. The server started our dinner with a glass of Prosecco. Very nice and appreciated. The following is what I had at dinner during restaurant week: Soup: Butternut and acorn squash soup. Very creamy. Entrée: Home made risotto with beef, white truffle oil & parmesan. Lovely Dessert: Tiramisu - Espresso and Italian Liqueur Soaked Pan d'oro, Mascarpone, Chocolate Shaving. Devine Service was attentive without being obtrusive. Room is VERY romantic. read more

Many people misuse the word "literally" quite a bit. They say things like "I was so hot, I was literally...like...on...fire" or "that guy's pants are so tight, I think they are literally his girlfriend's" I bring this up so that you, dear potential patron of Prosecco, will know that I know of what I write. There might be a little hyperbole, or maybe even a little embellishment in some of my other reviews, but this one is 100% without exaggeration. Ready? Prosecco is LITERALLY the BEST food I have EVER put in my mouth. EVER. Prosecco is also LITERALLY one of the COOLEST spots I have even been to. I took the girl here for a very special dinner...birthday, or anniversary, I don't remember. But the whole night was PERFECT. The atmosphere when you walk in is old world Italy. Our hostess was actually fresh off the boat from Milan. We grabbed a drink at the bar because we were a little early for our reservation and I pounded a Bellini...it was so good I drank a little bit of the lady's while her back was turned. Once we were seated, we were walked through the menu. The menu is set up to eat in courses, but is ala carte. Because it was just us, we decided to just order TFI Friday's style and go with the appetizer and two entrées. Our waiter did not shame us, which was nice. For the appetizer, we chose the Burrata E Prosciutto Con Pomodori Secchi (Imported creamy mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, house-cured tomato). This was actually the highlight of my evening. It was so good, and I had never had anything like it before. I was just blown away. The lady then ordered the Filetto Di Manzo (Fillet of beef, sun-dried tomato butter, caramelized shallot and port wine reduction, horseradish mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables). I went with the Saltimbocca Di Vitello (Scaloppine of veal, prosciutto di parma, fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, brandy and sage sauce caramelized onion mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach). The high notes: - Best steak I have ever tasted. Cooked perfectly. Better than any steakhouse I have been to, and I have been just about everywhere once. - Best veal I have ever tasted. Have you ever got veal and it was bland? Well, go to Prosecco and see what all the fuss is about. It defined the word "savory". - Sides were amazing. The best spinanch I have ever had. The lady's mashed potatoes were actually better than mine, but I was so focused on trying to steal her grilled vegetables, I didn't really eat all my potatoes. It seems like it shouldn't be a focus, but the sides made the whole meal. We capped the meal off with tiramisu. Once again...literally the best I have had. Now, this part is the part of the review where I tell everyone to go to Prosecco. I can't say that. If you are like me, go. Actually get up and go right now. If you are like the dude and his uninterested date sitting across from us, you might want to skip it. The guy had on an Affliction tshirt, blazer and jeans. She never once looked away from her IPhone. They did not look like they were having a good time. So, if this sounds like you, apparently Prosecco isn't your kind of place. Try Weiner's Circle down the street. It was actually a very nice crowd, save the MMA fighter and Hello Kitty who were obviously out of place. Most people seems like they were on dates, dressed in a suits and nice dresses. A very large Italian group came in (obvious regulars from their treatment, which I thought was great). Overall, just a really great scene. In closing, this is by far the best dining experience I have ever had...literally. read more