Had an excellent meal here for dinner last week. We actually went on a Tuesday night where they do half price wine. Our waiter knew everything about wine and recommended the perfect bottle. Food was delicious and service was fantastic. Will definitely be going back to this spot soon! read more

Short version: Positive: Good Italian food, great wine list, good service and decor. 'Negative': Kind of touristy, the Tiramisu tasted like it was from a package that said 'just add water' on the front. I actually like the place and i give it credit for the food and the fact that they have a Ripasso (in my opinion, often the best Italian wine). However i also tend to make my Italian restaurant reviews based on their Tiramisu (it takes skills to make them good and 'courage' to not just make them sweet), and that was not impressive here... So if you are in River North and want Italian its worth a visit (i will definitely say better than Quartino and Coco Pazzo), but i might recommend you instead head to the west loop and take a look at Piccolo Sogno or Trattoria Isabella... read more

Very nice ambience, very good service. It was the wife's birthday dinner out, Cubs World Series was on, so they put us on the other side of the restaurant away from the bar where it was quieter (although I had line of sight to the scoreboard ;) Very nice tomato basil soup, truffle pasta, and my ribeye was cooked to perfection. Will definitely be back! read more

Prosecco is my drink of choice so in my mind this became my favorite upscale Italian restaurant before I even tasted the food. Very fancy ambience. Great wine list. Unfortunately I don't remember what I ordered, except that I tasted Grace L's seafood pasta which was fantastic. The only reason this place doesn't get a 5 is becuase they handed us two special menus (one which was outdated), and my date was pretty set on getting the hog meat special which turned out to be from the outdated menu. Great for splurging on a small date or a small dinner party (no more than 4-6 I say), for those who are not terribly adventurous eaters. read more

If I could write an epic poem, I would write one about Prosecco. A trio of us enjoyed Girls Night Out last week and each of us wholeheartedly agreed we would come back to Prosecco in a heartbeat. The moment we arrived we were made to feel very welcome--as if we were special guests or old friends. We were early for our reservations so we took seats at the sleek bar and enjoyed some pre-dinner cocktails. My Cosmopolitan was perfect and tasty and the bartender was very friendly. The front area, done up in golds and cream colors, seemed like it was glowing with the low lighting. Beautiful space. Our Host soon carried our drinks and led us to the back room for our dinner. The back room was warm and cozy with dark wood. Even though each table was full and everyone chatting with each other, it didn't seem very loud. Our server, Carol, was wonderful. She was very enthusiastic and gave us great suggestions when we had questions about the food. Her suggestion of wine-pairing with our meal was spot on. It was restaurant week and my fear of RW is that restaurants will rush you to turn the table quicker. Not so at Prosecco. We enjoyed a leisurely meal and never once did we feel rushed. After our complimentary glass of Prosecco (which by the way is my favorite wine) we didn't stick solely to the RW menu, there were so many good things to try. I started with the Del Bosco salad that was made with arugula, raspberry, shitake mushrooms, pine nuts and a goat cheese fritter, raspberry balsamic. Very fresh taste and the goat cheese, although it seemed a little dry, was a wonderful complement in the salad. My main course was the Orchiette Tartufate--fresh orchiette pasta, wild mushroom, asparagus, sun-dried tomato, black truffle cream, shaved Grana Padano and white truffle oil. I had checked out the menu on Prosecco's website and knew that this is the pasta I wanted to try. I had second thoughts though because as we were being seated, I really noticed the aroma of truffle-oil from what I assumed from someone else's plate--and was afraid that the truffle might be too overpowering in the dish. I was wrong on that account too. The dish had a wonderful balance of flavors. The truffle gave it a richness while the asparagus and mushroom added some fresh notes. Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful. I closed with the Panetone Bread pudding and I really took a chance because I'm not too crazy about Panetone. But since I loved everything else so far, I thought this would be a great place to try it. I was pleasantly surprised, a little custard-like and very delicious. Meraviglioso and Favoloso! A superb evening! read more

Very nice restaurant but didn't execute as well as I would have liked. The glass of prosecco was a very nice start and the service was perfect. Sadly, my veal saltimbocca was not memorable. The veal was soggy and not particularly flavorful. My companion's pasta dish was much better. If I return, I will stick with the pastas as they looked very good. Otherwise, very elegant interior, service was excellent. Only other negative was that this restaurant seems to be a favorite of the young suburbanites auditioning for "Jersey Shore." I haven't seen that many gold chains in one room since the old days at Crobar! read more

If they remade the movie Taken and had Liam Neeson searching for a restaurant that was stolen from him and nearly sold into slavery, I'd cast Prosecco as that restaurant. Oh, the judo chops would remain but instead of saying "Where's my daughter?", he'd say "Where's my gnocchi?!" The food is amazing. Dragon and I ordered a crab cake appetizer that used its claws of taste to entrap me. I had the ahi tuna which was cooked perfectly and couldn't have been better. Dragon had a seafood and vegetable pasta dish that hoped she would go to the bathroom so I could sneak more into my belly. Highly recommend! read more

Went for restaurant week and got the special that they were running. We got our complimentary glass of Prosecco as we waited for our order. The food took a while to get to us and seemed like the chicken was overdone and the pasta under cooked. We did get a second glass of Prosecco for the wait but overall the meal was okay. Dessert definitely saved this one. read more

The reviews I read of this place made me believe that I was in for a treat. But the joke was on me. Now the service was great, I had the saltimbocca di vitello...and that was bland. The best thing on the plate was the spinach! The wine was good and the Apple Tart was dreadful. I thought for such an "higher end" Italian restaurant the food would have been phenomenal. I honestly could have made better food at home... read more

Prosecco - Apple tart..very dry and bland - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice place. I stumbled upon Prosecco after going to the Kenmore Live Studio (which I thoroughly enjoyed and yelped about) using my Opentable app. I saw that they had availability in 15 min so I booked it. I had heard good things, so I was interested in trying it out. When you sit down, they immediately bring you a free glass of prosecco. Nice touch. I'm convinced that they do that on purpose so you order another one (it was quite tasty). The decor is classic Italian - very nice. The food was excellent - high quality ingredients. I ordered the pork chop with the red peppers and the caramelized onion mashed potatoes which I had them to butterfly (I don't know how big it would have been if they didn't). Very good, rustic Italian dish. My friend tasted it and liked it so much that she wanted to order one for herself to go. I ordered the apple tart for dessert, and the crust was divine - flakey and buttery. One of my friends had a special moment with the flourless chocolate cake. Our server was very knowledgeable about the food and wine, and overall it was a pleasant experience. A great way to end a Friday night and to start the weekend. read more

Birthdays are fun days! The ambiance is very romantic and plush, filled with "old world charm". The food is DIVINE. I had the Burrata e Prosciutto con Pomodori Secchi to start, which roughly translates to Fresh Mozzarella, Prosciutto and House cured fresh tomatoes. This tasted like heaven, fresh creamy mozzarella with hints of basil and Prosciutto in all of it slightly salty yet smoky glory. This dish stays true to the term appetizer, after sharing this with friends I was salivating for the main course. For the main dish I ordered the Orecchiete Tartufate, which is a slightly vegetarian pasta dish of fresh vegetables with black truffles and a bit of cream. This is quite possibly the best pasta dish I have ever had. I don't really enjoy pasta, but I ate every bit! The truffles are the true star in this dish, the earthiness brings out the true flavors of the fresh pasta, the mushrooms, and asparagus. The service is exemplary! Fancy waiters who fill your glass with Prosecco upon arrival, Busy Bus Boys who make sure your water glass is never empty and polite hostesses. A+++ I could eat here every time I want an imaginary trip to Italy read more

I was impressed with my experience at Prosecco, but not wowed. I thought the service could have been a little bit tighter, as we waited a while for drinks and it did not seem to be a full house. The champagne cocktail with strawberry puree was excellent. I found their flutes to be a little smaller than at most other restaurants or bars, and for $12-14 a pop I would expect otherwise... The bread we were served upon being seated was very fresh and came with some sort of marinated veggies, but I was surprised that there was no olive oil on the table! The antipasti of italian meats and cheeses was mostly meat and very little cheese, which my boyfriend was a little disappointed with since he hearts cheese. Still very fresh and tasty though, the proscuitto was like butter! For entrees I had the wild boar with papardelle pasta and the BF had the veal saltimbocca. Both were excellent and I had no complaints. I had a cappuccino after our meal and was suprised that it came in a regular coffee mug...a little strange. We skipped dessert and the bill was around $150 including tip, which was not outrageous for the 2 drinks each, appetizer and 2 entrees that we had. I would go back, maybe not for a special occasion, but just to enjoy the food. read more

Good, but not necessarily five star good. Love the Prosecco in the beginning, such a nice touch. The MF'er behind me ran his chair into mine the entire 2.5 hours we were there because the chairs/ tables are placed so tight. Other than that it was nice. read more

Prosecco is a wonderful restaurant with solid Italian dining with a touch of perfect creativity. Service was good on all fronts. The place does get busy and loud, so I would recommend a reservation. Here were my items: Starter: CARPACCIO di MANZO - $13 Tenderloin of beef seared blue, arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic reduction. Perfecto!!! Main: SALMONE con LENTICCHIE e SPINACI - $19 Grilled wild-caught salmon, braised lentils, baby spinach, lemon-scented olive oil. Perfecto! Dessert: TORTA di CIOCCOLATO $9 Chocolate flourless cake, raspberry sauce, crema inglese. Perfecto! However, the cake slice was too petite relative to the price. Overall a great experience. Try to sit in the middle of the restaurant if you can as being on the side wasn't as comfortable as it could be. Enjoy Prosecco! Enjoy Chicago! read more

This place is fabulous. Prosecco was recommend to us by a Chicagoan friend, and it turned out to be a memorable dinner. We made a reservation through Open Table. We were seated in the back of the restaurant; near the open kitchen and chef. This was a prime spot. The service was perfect. Discreet but friendly and helpful. Our server did a great job of slowing down the pace -- we spent approximately 3 hours at the restaurant. The restaurant brings a complimentary glass of Prosecco to start, which is nice. We ordered a bottle Amorone (and then later, another bottle). The chef then brought us a dish of burrata cheese, which he imports directly from Italy every week. It was served with a grilled pear and drizzled with thick balsamic and some other goodies. This cheese was amazing and I want more! We then ordered, the grilled avocado with lobster. Incredible. My wife had an excellent pasta dish -- ORECCHIETTE. This pasta may have been the highlight of the dinner. I had the veal. Probably not my favorite, but it was good. We ended with the chocolate torte. Our neighboring table also shared several dishes with us. The best part of the experience was the interaction with the chef. Probably not something everyone would experience at this restaurant on a typical Saturday night, but you never know. We will be back soon read more

Greeted with sparkling wine into a wonderfully appointed dinning area...bar looked like it was dragged out of a classic 50's upscale restaurant. mozzarella, tomato, basil was great. Tender succulent tomatoes and the cheese had a soft start and full finish....no really! 4 stars Risotto special with filet, Parmesan and tomatoes....risotto was great, filet was extremely sparse, cut into pieces smaller than dice and over cooked: 2.5 stars because of lack of meat and what was there was over cooked. Veal with tomato, mozzarella and prosciutto was great and spinach with garlic as a side was amazing. Mashed potatoes side was luke warm and a non event: 3.5 stars For the ambiance and service...4.0 stars For the money...2.5 stars. read more

I came here during restaurant week and they had 2 separate menus for it - one lower priced and a premier or you could order off their regular menu . The lower priced menu was $33 for 3 courses and a glass of wine ranged from $10-$16. Both of us ordered off the lower priced restaurant week menu and got a spring salad - this was very simple but flavorful, mushroom risotto - one of the best risottos I've had as it was perfectly cooked, and gelato for dessert. The gelato just tasted like regular chocolate ice cream and almost a little freezer burnt but I was so full from the risotto I wasn't hungry for dessert anyways. When you sit down you get a free glass of Prosecco which was a nice treat. The service was excellent from the hostess greeting you, to the waiter, busboys, etc. They have a free coat closet and offered to take our bags and whatever else we didn't want at the table, which was very nice. I will definitely be coming back here to try some other items on their menu. read more

This was our first visit to Prosecco. I went here with my wife for our wedding anniversary. We were seated promptly. Waiter was very knowledgeable and when I asked about a certain wine that I did not see on the wine list, he offered for me to speak to the Sommelier. Wine list is impressive. We had white, the only FALANGHINA on the menu, and later a red, ROSSO di MONTALCINO from TENUTA VITANZA. I'd suggest adding a Greco Di Tufo to the wine list. Waiter steered us to prix fixe menus. Good suggestion. We opted for Cena Primere @ $44. Well worth it. We even added an Antipasti called the AFFETTATI MISTI prior to the Primi. Risotto crab cakes excellent. The Insalata Del Casa was very tasty. My wife had Orecchiette Tartufate, and I had Veal. The spinach served with the Veal was some of the best I have ever tasted. The Orecchiete was great--had to be the truffle paste and truffle oil mixed in. I had Tiramisu and my wife had one of the Gelato's---both great. We ended with a Doppio Espresso. We would have stayed for a Digestivo but we had to run to a Comedy Club at 2nd City by 8 pm. Next time we will order off the menu, and I am hoping that experience will be five stars. read more

Prosecco is one of those places where you don't just go for dinner. You go here for a great evening. The service is top-notch. They didn't rush us to order, and were happy to explain everything on the menu. With our complete lack of knowledge on wine, They had a wine expert on staff to help us navigate their very long wine list. The food, from appetizers to dessert, was fantastic. You can't go wrong here. The ambiance is great; perfect for date nights. And the best part is they don't play any cliche Frank Sinatra music like most Italian restaurants. We will definitely be returning! read more

Uncomfortable seating situation, fantastic food. Prosecco has wonderful food, acceptable service and a generally acceptable outdoor dining area. There are, however, two tables for two that are used by an adjacent cafe during the daytime and Prosecco in the evening that are not in keeping with the feel of Prosecco. These tables are separated from Prosecco's main outdoor dining space. The dilapidated folding chairs need to be covered at the very least. Prosecco should put a little effort into upgrading this space, perhaps as a semi private area for a group of 4 or more. As it is, the space is depressing. read more

Best Italian food in Chicago. Traditional Italian at its best with an elegant touch. Christian, our waiter went above and beyond. Chef Mark does an amazing job! The food was next level. Some of the table favorites were the meatball appetizer, short rib risotto, carbonara, halibut, and ricotta cheesecake. We will be back....multiple times. read more

IT HAS BEGUN.........RESTAURANT WEEK 2013. This was my first stop for restaurant week and I was not disappointed. We came here on a Friday night for my brother-in-law's birthday and we had a GREAT time. The server's were great, the service was great and the Food was incredible. Of course, I started with a glass of mionetto prosecco superiore d.o.c.g, not too dry, great for me. The crusty bread you are served with the olive spread is to die for. The crab cake appetizer, you get three mini cakes, just enough.The mozzarella with the basil and tomato salad, delish, the mozzarella is so creamy. I had the mushroom pasta with sun dried tomatoes and asparagus, it was a little oily, but I just dipped my crusty bread in the oil and it was perfect. The apple tart and the tiramisu were awesome, I have to admitt, the tiramisu was ALMOST as good as mine, Good Job, PROSECCO read more

Fabulous. From the first moment we walked in the door to the minute we walked out, we were treated well and sated with excellent food and drink. The ambiance is very romantic and quiet, with a low bustling among the patrons - this is not the place to go with your guy friends for a drink. It's a lot of couples and families enjoying a quiet, nice meal together. The food and wine were great, the service was excellent, and we really enjoyed ourselves. Oh, and the caprese salad was one of the best I have ever had. read more

Beautiful atmosphere here. It is elegant without the prices. The low lighting is flattering. It would be perfect for a date. The three of us started with three appetizers to split: the rigatoni, the snails, and the burrata (preparation was a special of the day although both was on the menu sounded good). Surprisingly, the snails stole the show. They were in a cream sauce and as tender as a newborn's skin! There is a reason they are known for their burrata. It was unforgettable. I would order all 3 appetizers again. For my main I got the salmon which was as delicious as I expected. And it was fresh. But I ordered it medium rare and it came out medium. It was a still good. The bed of lentils the fish sat on were done perfectly. There were some hiccups in the kitchen in terms of timing but they were extremely apologetic and took care of us. I am putting this restaurant in the rotation of faves in Chicago! read more

Had dinner at this restaurant and it was very nice. The food is solid, old style Italian food but with real nice updates and additions. I had the grilled octopus to start, perhaps just a tad light on the octopus and heavy on the potatoes, but grilled well. Then, I had the sea scallops for the entree, seared exceptionally well, with a nice crunchy crust. I also had a taste of the truffle pasta and there were a lot of truffles in that dish. It probably would have been just slightly better if there was less white sauce on that pasta to let the truffles shine through. The space is very nice but it does get loud. All in all, a good meal read more

Excellent pasta and house Prosecco! Ate solo at the bar and the head chef welcomed me and made sure to check on me throughout the evening. Will be back! Cheers! read more

Oh Prosecco, you were the highlight of our night out in Chicago! We thought we wanted a new joint, when in fact all we needed was a visit to restaurant that held a treasured memory of a delicious meal and wonderful evening. Needless to say, after a lousy dinner, we were overwhelmed by the kindness and attentiveness (not to mention the outstanding service) we encountered in Prosecco. From the hostess at the door, to the busboy, everyone was on point-a perfect balance of helpful, friendly, and professional. And may I mention the food and drinks? The house prosecco was delicious, and the desserts were just lovely (we even got a little bread and spread even though we just ordered dessert). The espresso was so well-pulled that it took us back to our honeymoon in Madeira, Portugal. Overall, our experience at Prosecco turned our whole evening around and will be remembered fondly. The next time we head back to Chicago for a date night, we won't look farther than Prosecco! read more

I have been wanting to go to Prosecco since it opened. Back then, we actually lived in the city, so it would have been quite convenience. However, my husband had a chip on his shoulder about going to the restaurant, saying he already knew what it would be like. so, for years, we did not go. At long last (and of course, now that we live in the suburbs), I convinced him to go for dinner at Prosecco. I am happy to report we both had a fantastic meal. From the outside, Prosecco has a lovely patio area. While it was too chilly for us to dine outside in April, it looked like it would be a great spot to grab lunch in warmer months. Inside, the restaurant does have an old-school Italian feel to it. The lights are low, the walls are a bit darker, and there are lots of fake flowers and Italian paintings on the wall. We were very lucky to be seated in the back room, under the skylight, which really brightened up our table. If given the opportunity, I would definitely request to sit there again. The food was fantastic. We started with a burrata special that included an amazing tomato jam. I'm not normally a fan of burrata, but I could not give enough of the appetizer. We also share the tuna tartare, which was equally fabulous. It tasted very fresh and light, just as a good tartare should. Afterwards, I had the mushroom orecchiette. For a mushroom fanatic, the dish was simply amazing. It included with delicious cream sauce that was absolutely the perfect texture and flavor. My husband tried to replicate it one week later, but even with his fantastic cooking skills, it could not compare to the dish I had at Prosecco. I would definitely return to this restaurant, and have no hesitation in recommending it either. read more

I dined here for my birthday dinner with a group of 11 friends. We were promptly seated at a round table at the back of the restaurant, which was great for a large group. The staff was very accommodating to help squeeze in an extra diner, when we screwed up the number of the reservation. The service was absolutely perfect - incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, orderly, and very relaxed. The attention to detail was very impressive, from the champagne toast at the beginning of the meal, and down to the "Happy Birthday" written in chocolate on my flourless chocolate cake dessert. The food ... where do I even start? The group ordered a wide variety of items from the menu, and everyone was very pleased. I had the scallops, which were simple but perfectly pan-seared so they just melted in my mouth. My husband had the veal saltimbocca, which is a standard favorite, and it did not disappoint. My brother-in-law, who is a strict vegetarian and impossible to please, said that he would come back just for the Orecchiete Tartufate (impressive feedback for someone who can always find something to complain about). We finished the meal with one of every dessert on the menu. I'm not a big dessert person, but the blood orange cheesecake was absolutely divine. I will come back for the cheesecake alone. read more

Excellent place to enjoy some bubbles.... We stopped in for a sip and lingered enjoying a flight of several champagnes and Prosecco even though one was not offered since I was so torn. The bartender was very helpful and also brought out a tasting pLate of cheeses, olives and sausage to enjoy. It was beautiful and serenely decorated, certainly a romantic spot to dine, They also had homemade Lemongello which my husband enjoyed immensely. read more

My husband decided to take me for a dinner. We came to celebrate Valentine's Day, and unfortunately it was the worst dinner ever!!! Let's start from the beginning, we came on time and everything was ok, we got a table and decided to order drinks, I ordered wine and my husband ordered beer. Our server didn't know how to pour beer correctly so it was all over the table. Then we ordered an appetizers, I let me server know that I'm pescetarian and I don't eat meat. I asked him if the clams appetizer has any meat, he said "no", so I ordered it. After we got our appetizers and I started eating it, I realized that something there looks like pieces of sausages, I asked my server again if it's meat, he said: "absolutely not! It's clams or fish" I was like okay, thanks. And I gave it to try to my husband, he said that it is meat!!!! So I told my server once again, he said: "ok, I'm sorry about that, it's gonna be on a house". Are you guys serious? First of all, what if had an allergy? I could die because your server doesn't know what ingredients are in every dish!? Secondly, not eating meat, is my lifestyle, my choice and it's very important to me! First time in 3 years since I became pescetarian, Prosecco restaurant ("high level restaurant ") forced me to eat that meat! Your apologies are nothing. I was about to start crying. It was a couple seated near us, and they got there pasta with pieces of chicken, but on the menu it was only salmon. They were vegetarian too, so they weren't happy as well. But anyway we ordered 2 pastas, one vegetarian for me, another one with shrimps for my husband. Another server (turned out that she was a co-owner of the restaurant) brought us 2 pastas, and one was with meat, instead of the one with ordered with shrimps!!!!! So we explained it to her again, she said that she is sorry and she touched me by the shoulder at least 5 times like I'm her friend or something. Lady, don't touch people in any way! I'm not your friend and I don't like it! That's my intimate personal space! Do you know what's that!?! So in the end, she brought us one more pasta with shrimps and told us that the third pasta is on a house... The rule of the Valentine's Day was 75$ minimum charge per person, which is a lot!! You can't spend 75$, seriously for real it's a lot to spend, their prices are not so high, you could die of the food coma! And especially if you are not drinking, so that stupid. You guys are saying that you are high level restaurant, and you are asking for minimum charge? Lol. If your costumers will like what you do they will spend even more.... hold on, it's not the end of the story. We got our check, and they took my clams appetizer out of the bill, but in the end of the check they added it again!!!! Can you imagine??? I was sooooo mad, so I was asking our server to come to our table again, I was like what's wrong with you guys??? And it was 22% tip included!! Do you really think that's normal!?!? 22% tips are for really high level of service, your service worth 0%, in any fast food they serve you better then at your "restaurant ". And then..... their fancy chief (second co-owner) came to our table and started screaming on us, tore a check from my hand and started his loud show: "I'm so tired of you, relax, everything is on a house! We are very busy today. And you ruined everyone's Valentine's Day and bla bla bla". excuse me sir, don't you think you ruined our dinner????? And do you really think that I care if you are busy or not? It's none of my business! It's so unprofessional to explain why you messed up, I don't want to hear your excuses, because I DO NOT CARE!!!!! I came to relax, to pay 150$ plus tax and plus 22% tips and not to solve your problems! In the end their manager came to our table, and he was the only one polite and professional there. I will never come again, I will post my review on every social media! I DONT recommend this restaurant to anyone! Please be aware!!! read more

This place is great! When I first approached Prosecco, I thought it was a beautiful, romantic quaint restaurant. Wonderful ambiance, but probably bland food, and itty-bitty overpriced portions, huh? I was wrong. Everything we ordered was heaven for my taste buds. We ordered the Avocado Salad...wow, delicious. Then a calamari app, so good! Our main courses, I believe I got the double pork chop. My guy got something else... hmmm? Well, everything was perfectly cooked and delicious. For desert were ordered the chocolate lava cake. Now this was the best lava cake I have EVER had. It was the perfect taste and almost better than ... almost! I really enjoyed the food here, and the service was phenomenal! We will definitely be back for more. read more

After reading the Yelp reviews, I was really excited to try this Italian place - Italian food is my favorite. We arrived and were immediately greeting by the friendly host staff. They took our coats and led us to our table. The restaurant is really nice - although the place was pretty dark because we came during "Earth Hour" so I can't really judge the decor; however, with the practically zero lighting it was very romantic. Our server greeted us and gave us complimentary glasses of Prosecco - very nice. And then....nothing. Our server completely forgot about us. We waited 35 minutes and then we had to flag him down. Now, I used to be a server, so I know that sometimes a server can be overwhelmed or just on an off night. But the server walked by us countless times, stood at the host stand for a while - trust me, he wasn't overwhelmed. 35 minutes is just way too long - it's rude. We didn't even get to order wine - we were just sitting there. And, who knows how long we would have to wait if we didn't flag him down? The waiter apologized - kind of - and then finally took our order. We ordered the buffalo mozzarella salad (really delicious) and I had a mushroom pasta while my bf got the risotto special. The food was really good, but I've had just as good food at other, more reasonable places where service isn't a problem. It's a real shame because this place had a lot of potential to become a frequent dining spot, but there are way too many good Italian places in Chicago to have to deal with this service. read more

You walk into Prosecco and you immediately feel like you've entered a ristorante in Italy. The decor is a very high quality, there are elegant drapes of luxe fabric and the lighting sets a seductive tone. I sit at the bar and enjoy chatting with the helpful gentleman behind the bar, Benjamin (?), and vow that regardless of my dining experience that evening I must come back and talk with him because he has made me feel so welcome. My dinner experience is enjoyable. I visited Prosecco with 2 girlfriends and a $200 gift certificate and we were looking to have a fabulous dining experience. About the time we sat down for our 7:30 reservation the service took a sour turn. Our waiter, though friendly, was hard to track down after our complimentary Prosecco pour and the hostess had to take our appetizer order. It was a busy Thursday night. We started with the calamari appetizer and I would recommend for anyone looking to sharing a starter. We also ordered a bottle of Barbara D'Asti, l'Clumbe, that we all loved. For my entree I happily ordered the boar pappardelle - I saw it on the menu and it was a must try! When I did get the pasta dish it looked like it had sat under the heat lamps waiting for my friends pasta entrees. To say I was disappointed would be an understatement...all of the flavors were there and I could tell it would have been a fabulous dish. Sadly the waiter only offered to "toss" the pasta which I tried to do in my bowl. Dessert is a must at any good Italian restaurant and Prosecco makes a mean tiramisu. We also sampled the gelato which though good wasn't exactly what I was looking for. Would I come to Prosecco again? Most definitely but in lieu of going with friends I think it would be appropriate for a nice dinner out with the parents or on a romantic date. read more

I went during restaurant week. I loved the atmosphere. It was so charming and romantic. It isn't loud like some other places. You can actually hear the person you are dining with. I was very impressed by the staff. Everyone was very friendly and quick. Our table was ready right away, and our waiter was fantastic. He took the time to go over the restaurant menus in detail, and offered several helpful recommendations. The restaurant week options were wonderful. They had many many choices. First you decide if you would like the $33 menu, or the $44 premium menu. My boyfriend and I both chose the premium menu. We started with caprese salad with bufallo mozzarella and bacon! The bacon was extra crispy and a great addition to the classic salad. Then I had a pasta with truffles and veggies. It was rich but not too heavy. I finished with the flourless chocolate cake, which was so so good. My boyfriend ordered the apple tart, which was a little too sweet. I did notice a very very cute side room that could probably fit about 10 people that would be great for a special occasion. Overall this is a great place for a romantic date. The waitstaff was exceptional, and the food is some of the best Italian food I have experienced in Chicago. read more

Yay! I'm so excited that I got to try Prosecco out after seeing so many reviews on Yelp! The complimentary glass (sip) of of Prosecco was a nice touch to start off the evening. Our waitress recommended some wines and we were so overwhelmed with the choices. We finally got something similar to a Pinot Noir that the waitress described as silky, smooth. It was yummy! We ordered a few appetizers. As I remember, they were the risotto crabcakes, cheese plate, and grilled octopus. The grilled octopus was nicely cooked and meaty. I liked the bits of roasted potatoes on the plate. The cheeseplate had lots of sliced meats and little cheese. I would pass this up next time. I loved the risotto crabcakes but thats because I love risotto! For the entree, I ordered a appetizer size of the Orecchiette Tartufate, which the waitress said was one of their most popular dishes. The boyfriend got one of the specials which was the lobster farfalle and our friend got this chicken dish.... I loved my dish. It was creamy but not too much and the flavors were very nice. Everyone else agreed that their dishes were good too. I might come back again but the only thing is that I feel the price was a little steep for the type of food we got... read more

I'm not going to even bother trying to spell the names of anything we ate. I'll just say that everything from the bread to dessert was incredible. The service is attentive and helpful. A free glass of Prosecco to start the meal didn't hurt either. The menu is inventive while still traditional and everything is full of flavor but light enough to not feel full to quickly. This place is authentic as it gets. If you're looking for cheap, American-style Italian food...go to Olive Garden. If you want a great night out with some awesome food and drink, give Prosecco a shot. read more

The other 2 people in my party enjoyed the food more than I did. But, I still give it 3 stars for what they ordered. We started with the grilled octopus and squid- very tender, nicely grilled. We shared the beet salad which was well dressed too. I enjoyed the saffron risotto seafood dish (serenissima) as well as the diver scallops with vanilla and Prosecco reduction- that was a nice touch on the spinach! I didn't, however, enjoy my gnocchi gorgonzola. I love blue cheese, but the gnocchi wasn't soft or pillowy or melt in your mouth. It might be that it was baked so it lost some of its softness. The tiramisu made up for the gnocchi though, as did the wine. Note on seating- if you're sitting along the wall facing the bar, you might feel squished when the bar is busy. People stand and hang out, and the servers can't get by easily without bumping against your table. If this bothers you, you might want to request a table away from the bar area. read more

A phenomenal dining experience! Great service and great food! I had the caprese salad and the Orecchiette Tartufate accompanied with a few glasses of the house Prosecco and a Limoncello shot. Can't wait to go back again. read more

Prosecco - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Super cute environment - great for a date or with the girls. Food was average. The pork was tough for the most part and of course, was a deep pink near the bone (but hey, pork is hard to cook!) The tilapia was crispy, which was nice, but not the normal thickness a tilapia filet normally is. The cavatappi pomodorro was good, but easily made at home (been there, done that!) The best dish was their butternut and acorn squash soup - the squash was creamy and sweet and was topped with bacon bits, which added a surprise salty bite - yummers! Friendly service, not pushy to sell liquor (which would give them a bonus star!) read more