prosecco was delicious, but it might not be my kind of place. explain yourself, pretty lady, you say? well, prosecco is a fancy place -- decorated in cool, ivory fabrics and a cream overall palette, the restaurant evokes class. it drips a sort of luxury that took some money and years to accumulate. the restaurant is not really hip, and frankly m'dear, it doesn't really give a damn. we start off the meal with some classic french bread and caponata. fair starter. i wasn't wowed and stopped eating to save room for better courses. each meal at prosecco starts off with a complimentary pour of their house prosecco -- kudos for knowing just when to give something away for free! but just a taste wouldn't do -- we ordered a bottle of prosecco for the table as well. next up were appetizers. regarding the ones i tried, go for the carpaccio di manzo, a burrata and peaches special, the crab cake risotto cakes, and then the avocado lobster salad. the first two were the best; i've had burrata, but this was so fresh, so creamy, so lovely. i would skip the avocado salad next time: tiny pieces of lobster, and no more delicious than a ripe avocado you can slice open at home. for my entree, i chose the diver scallops, with spinach, shiitake, tomato, and vanilla Prosecco DOC reduction. order this if you're looking for a light portion. after all the prosecco and bread and appetizers, i wasn't famished -- and this was just the right amount of food. however, i would have appreciated some grain, something carby/starchy to soak up the delicious sweet reduction. scallops are naturally sweet, and might i suggest that this dish would benefit from a dash of savory to really balance the flavors? a small interjection of crisp, salty flavor might have rounded the dish out perfectly. hint -- bacon! i sampled dishes all around. the pasta was really fantastic -- cooked perfectly al dente, with such a satisfying bite to each taste. i was really tempted to order the orecchiette tartufate (Fresh disc-shaped pasta, wild mushroom, artichoke heart, sun-dried tomato, black truffle cream, shaved Grana Padano, white truffle oil) -- but i had several bites off a generous friend's plate and was quite satisfied. the flavor was extremely rich and might have been too much by itself. a few mishaps at dinner: first, a table across from our secluded room collapsed. wine flew all over, waiters fell down the stairs backwards, food was flung every which way. in their defense, the restaurant's reaction was commendable. the wait staff was to their feet immediately, and i heard tinkling laughs again before i knew it. however, this meant that the wait staff was on their feet getting cleaning materials. this also meant that my party realized that our once secluded private enclave was actually...a hidden mop closet. in between bites, servers squeezed behind our chairs every few minutes to grab mops, brooms, etc. necessary, yes -- but still ruined the magic a bit. lastly, just a few misses in terms of service. when asked for some fresh grated parmesan cheese, we were told that the powdered stuff was free, but we may have to be charged for the grated. absurd! no one let our table know that the orrecchiette tartufate was going to come out in penne form (the restaurant ran out of orrecchiette). there's a reason why pasta shapes differ -- changes the texture of the dish, absorbs and complements sauces differently. yes, it was still delicious, but a heads up or an apology may have been worthwhile. overall, thumbs up for the food. but maybe a bit more attention to detail and service to match the food? read more

Let me start off by saying that everything that led up to our dining experience at Prosecco was great. My family was celebrating multiple birthdays. It was going to be the first family dinner with my brother's 3 month old. I did lots of research and found Jennifer in the private dining department to be very sweet and helpful. She had us set up in the "Doge's Room" which was a beautiful private section draped in curtains. Now to the dining experience. There were really three key things that happened that we collectively thought were bizarre. These had nothing to do with the food (which I will get to). 1. Added in gratuity after a party of 8 that consumed multiple expensive bottles of wine and cocktails. Really? You probably would have gotten a way better tip had you not done that. I understand that this is a common thing, but did we really seem like the type of people that were not going to give you the standard 20%? 2. The manager came over and second-guessed whether or not turning the high chair upside down was safe for our baby. Really? This isn't our first rodeo. That was just weird. 3. No birthday dessert for the two special ladies. Really? We spend close to $1000 and you can't add a little birthday cheer? I have never seen a restaurant NOT bring out a candle-blazing birthday treat on a special occasion. The food and wine. This is where they saved face. We were impressed with their wine list. Our chianti reserve was really good. Everyone seemed very happy with his or her food choices. The anti-pasti platter was very nice. Delicious cured meets. A favorite appetizer of the group was the burrata. Creamy and smooth with the perfect amount of balsamic to accompany. The avocado salad was good, but they went skimpy on the lobster (2 pieces). The gnocchi main course was very good and so was the rigatoni. I had the risotto special with beef tenderloin. The risotto was cooked perfectly, but you could tell the beef had been cooked in the same pan as fish. It definitely had a fishy after taste and was slightly over cooked/chewy. Definitely expected more there. In conclusion, I would say that Prosecco combines pretty good upscale Italian fare with upscale Italian pretentiousness. If you are looking for a "Mama" or "friendly" style dining experience...this is not it. read more

As we walked in, our coats were promptly taken, and the owners wife, Karen, introduces herself. The restaurant is very posh, and oozes of luxury. The subtle gold accents complement the clean and contemporary decor of the dining room perfectly. As we are seated our table candle is lit and Eduardo, our fabulous waiter, pours us a sampling of prosecco. If the food sucked, which it did not, they would have received four stars just for the prosecco. Everything on the menu sounded to die for and it took us a good 25 minutes to order. As Eduardo suggested we started off with the Diver Scallop stuffed with beef short rib. In addition to that we ordered the Mussels with Little Neck Clams, the Carpaccio and the Lobster avocado salad. I was told that their seafood dishes were absolutely wonderful so I ordered the Grilled Salmon over lentils for my main course. My father, a meat eater to the extreme, ordered the Veal Scallopini. The Diver Scallop was perfectly cooked, and the beef was braised to perfection. This was a great way to start off our meal, and although the portion could have been bigger, we had more dishes to come so we weren't worried. The little neck clams and the mussels came in a broth that had just the right amount of cream, and garlic bread that was to die for. Although you can find this item on most Italian menu's this was by far the best way I have had it prepared. Oh the Carpaccio, if I could have had all of you to myself I would have, but alas we ordered for two and I had to stop myself from eating what wasn't for me. This was so good! Perfectly seasoned, delicate to the touch and the Parmesan and balsamic added just enough punch that it did not overwhelm the dish. The avocado was the most disappointing dish of the evening. Although I would order it again, my father disliked it and I did not feel it fit in with their menu. It does not taste anything like how it was described on the menu. The best way to describe it would be as a fancy chicken salad. All I needed was some bread and a lunch break and it would have made sense. Their was plenty of lobster, shrimp and avocado in this dish, but it wasn't mind blowing like the dishes we had before it. Now on to the main event... My salmon came out perfectly grilled on a bed of delicious lentils. The flavors went together wonderfully, and I am glad I chose this as my final dish. The fish does come out on the medium rare side, so if you would like it cooked more, do let your waiter know. The Veal Scallopini, holy cow was it amazing! Served with heavenly garlic spinach and creamy mashed potato's, this dish in an overall winner. A bit on the salty side, but no Italian meal is complete without a gallon of water consumed after wards. Although we skipped dessert, my father is a diabetic and I was already figuring out how many hours I'd need to workout to burn off half the calories I'd just consumed. Their Sommelier, Christian, came by with a lovely little treat to finish off our wonderful meal and it hit the spot perfectly. Overall our experience was wonderful. I know I will be back, and I will be sending my guests here. The service was flawless, and although our dinner ran 2.5 hours long I contribute that to my indecisive nature and partially to their newly opened status. They are running a soft opening for another few weeks, and I think they are off to a great start. If you get a chance to have Eduardo as your waiter, listen to his suggestions, he knows the menu very well and he makes for a wonderful dining experience. Christian was a phenomenal Sommelier and although we did not order wine with our meal he did an excellent job with suggestions and had a very positive attitude that made us feel welcome. Just when we thought our night was over Mark, the Chef/Owner took us down to their lower level that had a gorgeous, swanky and exclusive dining area that could possibly seat 30. This room really was gorgeous and I would highly recommend it for private events. read more

My boyfriend and I went here for Chicago Restaurant week. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but unfortunately this one was a dud. Though the meal began with an excellently overpriced bottle of pinot noir, the Risotto crab cake app left much to be desired. The main course was adequate, though I must admit the best part was that I was able to pronounce it correctly. Pasta, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes and sauce doesn't impress me. I digress. Dessert: usually my fav. Your sub par apple tart doesn't move me to write anymore than "meh". So the first boo of restaurant week doesn't deter me, nay! It inspires me to expect, no demand, the very best of my city as I stand on the table, fork in hand, and say, NEXT COURSE. CHICAGO! read more

know what's sexy on valentine's day? eating so much that by the end of the meal you definitely have pregnant belly (in a skintight dress) and are moaning in discomfort while still at the table (much to the disapproval of the people at the table next to us). in my defense, i just couldn't help myself. i LOVE the food here, obviously enough to sacrifice any thoughts of romance on the most romantic day of the year. i am certain that i overdid it from the start with the burrata salad. i mean, seriously, this is the best cheese ever and they gave me at least a pound and i ate it ALL. then there was the bread, and THEN the mushroom orrechiette....which i of course could not stop eating. and THEN, on top of all that, i had to order the tiramisu because i have been thinking about it for a year. this is probably the first time i have not been able to finish my dessert due to sheer physical pain in my stomach, but dammit if i didn't try! i wish i knew what george had, but i was pretty engrossed in my meal so we didn't get to talk much. i DO know that he was also very happy with his meal, and i ALSO know that prosecco continues to be one of my favorites in the city. wonderful, romantic atmosphere, excellent service from christian the sommellier (and our server for the night), and an all around wonderful experience. next time i just need to exercise a little self-control in terms of maybe not eating everything on the table. if only for the sake of preserving a little romance in my marriage... read more

Food was great! Went with a group of 17 so we were served family style where we were able to try and bunch of different food items. The manager (I think) hung out a little & made sure we were good. Steak was BOMB! Octopus was BOMB! read more

great service. great space. great food. This is probably going to become one of chicago's staple italian restaurants. The employees/servers were absolutely attentive. From the minute you walk in the door, you are waited on. Your every wish is their command, literally. After having our coats taken and being seated in this perfectly lit restaurant w/ just the right amount of woods, whites and golds....the candle on our table was lit for us, and someone came over to pour us some prosecco samples. What a way to start a meal!! We were then taken thru the specials by another server. The owner, Mark, came out and and to my delight, agreed to cater to my baked clam craving (it was not on the menu). We also got the special, which was rigatoni pasta w/ fresh and smoked salmon pieces in a vodka type sauce as well as the spinach gnocchi. We also got the prawns.......perfectly breaded and DELICIOUS!!! I was absolutely stuffed with the food and 2 glasses of moscato d'asti, but I always seem to have room when dessert time comes! We got this warmed double chocolate cake w/ vanilla ice cream. Pretty much a molten chocolate cake, but w/ less oozing. SOOOO GOOD!!! I was extremely full and quite the happy camper. I highly suggest Prosecco for anyone looking to have a fabulous dining experience from start to finish! The service is top notch and the menu is wide ranging to satiate any hunger. read more

Dined with friends on their outdoor patio and can't wait to visit this spot again. The food was incredible and the service was equally on par. I ordered the meatball salad and I also tried the pesto pasta. Both delicious. The complimentary glass of Prosecco was a nice touch. read more

Oh man this was an expensive night :) Prosecco is a very high-end, special occasion kind of place. The food is awesome - no doubt there. I would say its worth the price but I can also see how some may not think so. The wine selection is phenomenal and they definitely work hard to try and up-sell you! In my case, they succeeded so hence a pretty pricey night. It is very romantic and would definitely impress your date. We sat outside which was very nice. The service was very good, as it should be. read more

The place is beautiful. Its in our neighborhood. It is the perfect atmosphere for a first date or a special anniversary. It just makes so much sense. BUT... My friends and I had reservations for 8:30 on a Friday night. While we we waiting for our table, the hostess seated us at the bar. Ok. We waited. And waited. Until 9:30. NINE THIRTY! WITH a reservation?! That's when they finally seated us. The real kicker was, our party of four ordered two waters and one tonic water while waiting at the bar. After our table was FINALLY ready, the hostess told us to pony up our tonic water bill, before moving us to our table. REALLY?! SERIOUSLY?! That's not what I call service. It's chincey. The strange irony is after being such sticklers on the tonic water bill, they kindly offered us their free standard glass of champagne. Gee, thanks. We weren't drinking. Good customer service is taking care of the needs of your customers. They obviously weren't tapping into our 'vibe.' Here's what we ordered: Our table shared the Calamari appetizer and Avocado shrimp plate to start. The Avocado one was really great. I ordered the Zuppa. It was good, Not too spicy. My girlfriend had the Salmon with lentils. She loved it, it was prepared perfectly. Our husbands both ordered matching dishes---the Grouper on a bed of kale. It was lightly cooked with a mild and light cream sauce. We finished off with the Tiramisu. Our waiter was great, the service was perfect. Aside from the way the night started, we had a decent experience. But, first impressions kinda stick with you and that was a VERY BAD FIRST IMPRESSION. read more

Really beautiful space, very warm and romantic. We had quite a bit of prosecco while there, all of it was very good. The staff was extremely attentive, not at all annoying. I had a fresh mozzarella and prosciutto appetizer- which was amazing, wonderful flavors and texture. Tried a bit of someone's apple salad and it was good too, but my app. was better! As for the main course, I had a baked eggplant dish w/fresh mozz and smoked mozz (sensing a theme here?) which was floating in fresh tomato sauce- delicious. I tried a friend's ravioli special (creamy/cheesy short rib goodness), which was very rich and tasty. The only negative comment was made by my husband- who said his steak (the filet) was not great- not bad, but not as good as the other dishes. I didn't try it, but would definitely recommend the pastas. read more

I was looking forward to dinner (a birthday celebration for a friend) after reading the menu at the restaurant's website. (I didn't read the Yelp reviews beforehand and probably should have. The widely mixed ones might have tipped me off.) I eat out at nice restaurants a lot. (Chicago has so many wonderful ones.) So feel that I have some basis of comparison and an educated palette. The bottom line of this review is: choose some place else---any place; you'll be a lot happier! What didn't I like...well, let me count the ways: The waiter, for starters. He wasn't knowledgeable about the wine or the food. When I asked what escolar was like, he said "fish" (must have been why it was listed under "pesce", perhaps; duh!), and then struggled to come up with "like swordfish" as a description. He was inattentive throughout the meal, but as compensation offered us his behind as he bent to take orders at the table next to us. The food. I started with an avocado salad that advertised lobster as an ingredient. It was a small, passable salad...but if there was any lobster in it, it must have escaped before it reached my plate. My entree was scallops and spinach in a vanilla sauce. Sounded interesting. It consisted of four half-dollar size scallops and a small mound of spinach, absolutely swimming in an incredibly salty but very vanilla-bean-flavored sauce. (BTW, I'm the person who will eat the salt from the bottom of the pretzel bag.) Did the fact that I ate exactly one and a half scallops alert my waiter that something was amiss? The answer would be No. I always have dessert, and Crème Brulee is usually my choice at any restaurant that's new to me. (Again, I feel as though I have some basis of comparison by which to judge a good one from a bad one.) The Raspberry Crème Brulee was the special that night. It was a slightly sweet custard heavily coated with nutmeg, which seemed to be a replacement for the usual burned-sugar topping. I tried to like it, but two bites were all I could manage. To be fair, my three friends said they liked the restaurant. But they are unfailingly polite, especially under circumstances like one person's birthday celebration (and restaurant suggestion). However, when they noticed my uncharacteristic lack of raving about the food and always finishing my dessert, they asked about it. When I said my scallops had been salty, two others admitted that that their food had also been very salty. We typically enjoy tasting each others' food, but it's telling that not only did none of us enthusiastically insist that the others try bites, as we usually do, no one even politely suggested it. It would have been too obvious that there was nothing to rave about. Ambiance. We had early dinner reservations (6:30PM) and the place didn't seem at all crowded when we arrived. Nonetheless, we were seated in a small room at the back of the restaurant that had a low ceiling, with tables crowded together. It was very noisy and we had a hard time talking and hearing each other. By the time we finished dinner I had a headache. And when we left, we walked back through an almost deserted front room where we would have been far more comfortable. I was baffled at the seating arrangements. The tab was $340 for four of us. We are practically tea-totalers, so it wasn't the bar bill that made it so expensive. Frankly, I would have been happy to pay that for a lovely meal in the company of wonderful friends. I had the wonderful friends part, but the restaurant was a complete bust. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it! read more

Had a wonderful meal here last week. It was restaurant week in Chicago but we didn't eat off that menu. There were three of us and that would have left us with three desserts..too much! I ordered the Tomato Soup with Black Truffle...Genious! I love truffle but I never thought to add it to my tomato soup. I will be doing that from now on. We also had the buratta cheese which is always good. My main dish was the ORECCHIETTE TARTUFATE - $23 Fresh disc-shaped pasta, wild mushrooms, asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, black truffle cream, shaved Grana Padano, white truffle oil I just grabbed that from the menu. It was amazing! The pasta and vegetable were so fresh and the dish was full of flavor. Not only is the food amazing, but the ambiance and decore are lovely. I was there with friends, but it is the perfect date spot. I would also be comfortable eating there alone at the bar. I will be making this my go-to Italian restaurant in the city. Service was my only issue, the bus boys wanted to take our dishes away too quickly. We were there for a leisurely night and it wasn't that crowded so I'm not sure why they were rushing us. read more

Any place named after booze has got to be awesome right? Well, kind of. it was awesome-light. I think the decor is nice and it definitely appears to be a fine dining establishment, however it didn't really strike me as a romantic place so maybe come with your co-workers or girlfriends. I think the prosecco they give you before the meal is a nice little touch and very welcomed. Also, thanks to my booze-free friend for passing hers along to me :) The dish I started out with was quite awful. I had been reading reviews and descriptions and I knew exactly what I was going to order; the orrecchiette tartufate. I expected a wonderful truffle infused flavor but was instead met with an overwhelming truffle flavor and an oiliness that coated my entire mouth. Needless to say I was not pleased. I hated to do it, but i couldn't sit quietly and force myself to eat a dish I didn't like so I had to send it back. I spoke with the waiter discreetly (I assume only my table mates knew this was happening) and within seconds my plate was taken away and I was given a menu to try my luck at something else. I had tasted a dining companions dish and decided to go also go with the petto de pollo gratinato, which is a balsamic-marinated chicken breast ,grilled portabello mushroom, fresh mozzarella,dolcetta d'Alba reduction and grilled asparagus. Much better! The chicken dish was pretty darn good. Overall I had a nice experience at Prosecco and I may eventually give them a try again but the bad taste in my mouth, well it left a bad taste in my mouth so it will be a while. read more

I chose this place to come when I had friends in town for a birthday celebration. The reviews were all so good so I was excited to come. The interior is gorgeous, ambiance is great. We had a reservation for 7pm and were seated promptly and welcomed with a short drink of Prosecco which was very nice to cheers with. We started with grilled Calamari and BURRATA e PROSCIUTTO con POMODORI SECCHI. The mozzarella was so fresh and creamy! My sister and I shared the ORECCHIETTE TARTUFATE and each started with a MISTA salad. It was literally one of the best pasta dishes I have EVER had. The sauce was a light cheese with truffle cream, the asparagus and pasta were perfectly cooked and was topped with sun dried tomatoes, truffle oil and mushrooms. It was the perfect size to share. The salad was delicious as well. The other guests had the scallop dish which had a great sauce (special of the day), ORECCHIETTE con SALSICCIA e RAPINI and SPAGHETTI alla DIAVOLA. Everyone loved their dishes! The only reason I am giving it 4 stars is because our server was quite snoody, a little un-attentive and spoke to his assistants very rudely. The assistants were wonderful. They made sure our table was clean, drinks were full and we had fresh silverware for dinner. We did not appreciate how our server (never learned his name) spoke to them on the main floor where people could hear them. I hope they get tipped out well. All in all, this is definitely not a place I would come all the time because it is pricey of course, but it is great for a special occasion. read more

My girlfriend and I went here for a romantic evening, and we surely had that at Prosecco. It was our anniversary, so they even threw in free glasses of celebratory champagne. Our server was super knowledgeable and we shot the breeze about truffles for about ten minutes while my girlfriend looked around the room and wondered why I do, "this." I had a seafood trio that they were offering as a special, including filets of tuna, salmon, and, my personal favorite, escolar. She had a more traditional pasta dish that I thought sounded boring, but that she thoroughly enjoyed. To each her own! All in all, we had a wonderful time in a beautiful restaurant. read more

We went here for my my boyfriend's dad's 60th birthday. They knew it was his birthday beforehand by no special treatment. The real reason it is getting only TWO STARS is the SERVICE. Although our waiter was nice, right after we finished eating dessert, we could hear the matre de/host and some woman yelling at our waiter to get us to leave. I understand that another reservation might be waiting but there is better way to go about this. We were still finishing our wine/coffee. It then happened two more times, they would talk about us loudly and stare at us when they were talking. it made us extremely uncomfortable, and we finished as quickly as we could. When we left, he yelled at the bus boy right in front of us to get the table cleaned right away. Someone in my party went up to him and told him he thought his behavior was really rude. All he could say was "sorry you feel this way." Ive never experienced anything like this at a restaurant, especially one that is supposed to be "elegant." I feel bad that the birthday boy had to experience this on his 60th birthday, it makes me extremely mad. The food was ok, for the price I thought it should have been better. We had the caprese salad- both the Wisconsin cheese and the special, which was mozzarella from Naples. I actually thought the Wisconsin cheese was better, but both were good. We also had the steak carpaccio, this was good too. Then came the entrees. I had the scallops- the sauce was good but the scallops were over-cooked (as were the rest of the tables). My boyfriend had the veal saltimboca, he was not impressed with it. The tiramisu was really good. For the price, I would have expected the food to be better. It does have a nice ambiance. read more

Free toast of champagne really starts off the mood right in this restaurant. I went there for my birthday and would definitely go back! Salmon and lentils was absolutely delicious! Also had the chocolate cake and it came out with a candle and writing of happy birthday. An absolutely memorable experience! The excellent service and food at Prosecco makes me want to dine there over and over again. read more

Wonderful little Italian place for a date or parents when they come into town.

Excellent Food & Service. Had one of the best dining experiences ever at this restaurant. There were four in our party and we all had different salads, appetizers, and entrees and enjoyed them all. I started with the Noci e Pere salad and it was fabulous. My entree was a pasta dish which combined these tiny little ricotta dumplings with shrimp, asparagus and sweet bell peppers. It was heaven and I had enough to take home for lunch. The desserts were to die for -- I had the tiramisu which was served in a bowl and was scrumptious. We enjoyed a bottle of prosecco and a bottle of wine with our meal. Cost per person including tax and tip was $90, but worth every cent. One suggestion is that if you are driving, there is a lot nearby for $10 which beats parking at a meter ($7 for two hours) because you will not be done in just 2 hours and won't want to jump up and feed the meter. read more

Fabulous food and great service! Who doesn't like to start out their meal with a glass of Prosecco? t always order the Orecchiette Tartufate, whether as an appetizer for all to share or as my main course. It melts in your mouth. I have also ordered the Rigatoni Norcina (grooved tube of pasta, pancetta, mild sausage, light tomato cream sauce) and the grilled pepper-crusted ahi tuna. I have never been disappointed. The waiters are knowledgeable and the ambience is great. I recommend a table in the dining room (vs. the bar). read more

Went here on Saturday and very impressed with every aspect. Our waiter came by with a complimentary wine toast to start off our dinner. We had a bottle of sparkling wine with our meal that was excellent. I enjoyed dinner from start to finish - beyond the main course we had a few appetizers and dessert and nothing was short of perfect in flavor and presentation. The timing of the plates was minded as well. The sommelier was even more attentive than our waiter if that is possible and I was truly impressed with the service, professionalism, and friendliness of every employee we can across. It was a pricey dinner but I felt we paid fairly for the quality of the service and the food. I would recommend it for a special occasion or a nice dinner out! I would recommend reservations as well. read more

I'm shocked that there could be any negative reviews about Prosecco. I've been to Prosecco four or five times over the last few years and every time we go, it's absolutely spectacular. It is, hands down, my favorite restaurant in Chicago. The food is INCREDIBLE. I literally lick the plates. Some of the best dishes I've had are the burattas (YUM), the duck carpaccio (amazing), the orecchiette (omg), the salmon, the flourless cake... I've never had a single bad item. I've also never had a bad waiter/waitress. In fact, I've had absolutely amazing service every time I go. The waitstaff is so attentive and kind there. The meal starts with a glass of prosecco, too! I truly can't say enough good things about this restaurant. I've been for every one of my birthdays and anniversaries and I tell everyone I know about it. We just went and we're thinking about going back for Valentine's day (again). read more

Absolutely loved this place. We were seated right away and waiter took no time to make it to our table. They were very friendly and attentive. They started us off with complimentary champagne. Very nice selection of wine and liquor. We had the avocado salad to share, was very delicious. Then I had the Risotto, which was amazing. The portions are well worth the $. Can't say anything bad about this place the food, service it's all how every restaurant should be. Great romantic place for a date night. Highly recommend it. read more

Ah Prosecco..you did not dissapoint! I needed a good carbo loading and I thought well this is a good time as any to try Prosecco. After a gloomy, cold and rainy day, dinner at Prosecco makes everything better! Prosecco is classy and cozy, not too big and not too small. You are served a small glass of Prosecco (their name sake), that is refreshing and cute (since its their name sake). We started with mussels/clams for the appetizer. The broth was creamy and soupy and we ate everything on that plate and used our bread from the bread basket to soak up the remaining broth. Then we shared the orecchiette tartufate pasta and the boar pasta. The orecchiette pasta was my absolute fav, hey I like anything with truffles! It was amazing! The pasta tasted as if it was made from scratch and as soon as the plate was set down in front of me, I could already smell truffles. I actually wished I had ordered a whole portion instead! Which by the way is one of the best things about Prosecco, you can get appetizer portions of the pastas, which is great if you want to share or try out other entrees. The boar pasta was also quite yummy but since I was in love with the orecchiette pasta, the boar pasta did not stand out as much. We also had the tiramisu for dessert, which was huge and also very very good. It was a tad more sweet than the usual tiramisu but since I have a very big sweet tooth it was not an issue for me, in fact I would have eaten another plate of it if I could have! If only I had been planning on running the marathon the following Sunday, otherwise the only thing missing was a glass of wine or a bottle of Prosecco! I am already thinking of the next opportunity that I have to come back here...while I want to check out some of their other dishes, I already know I will be getting at least an appetizer portion of the orecchiette pasta! read more

When my husband and I are in the city, we always try to fit in a dinner at Prosecco! We've been going here for so long, I don't know where to start...the fresh tomatoes (from Mom's garden in summer), or the Truffles-- hand grated over your Risotto...yummmmy! It's all delicious! The owner has a way of making everything perfecto, from the food, wine, ambiance--to the gracious waiters and staff! Fantastic wine selections, too! read more

This was our second time eating dinner at Prosecco (technically the third for me). First of all, have you ever gone back to a place where the server lights up a big smile when he sees you? Then, he proceeds to remember what drinks we like. Ok, so no big deal, right? Well, then he recites our very specific dietary needs.....I almost fell off my chair. His name is Andrew and if you EVER have the pleasure of dining at Prosecco, you MUST ask for him! My husband and I travel extensively and have eaten in many fine restaurants. I can count on one hand the servers we've had who were at that level - professional, to say the least. On to Chef/Owner Mark - he's a tall, sweet and charming man. After Andrew reminded him of my plant-based diet, Chef Mark came up with the most delicious, beautiful and creative plate (just like he did last time). Perfectly cooked lentils tossed about with yummy seasonings and a steamed array of colorful vegetables. I ate it again for lunch and dinner the next day!! My husband's dinner was a lovely piece of red snapper, hiding under a tall bed of dressed arugula and avocado. Lest I forget to mention the plant-based potato leek soup we both enjoyed that was heavenly. Kathryn was so gracious to show us the wine room and cellar, where they can accommodate small parties and groups. This is a short elevator ride down to the basement (cellar) and the space is decorated beautifully sophisticated. Prosecco provides a memorable dining experience every time. read more

This restaurant is as good as it gets. The ambiance and staff are amazing. The foods outstanding. My husband has brought clients to dine there, we've celebrated a few special family occasions and hosted an event in their ultra cool private room. If you are looking for the total dining experience...this is the place. We've even seen a couple of celebs enjoying a meal. It's hard to pick the best part but we adore the staff. They know how to make a person feel special. Cheers to Prosecco. read more

This new Old Town restaurant is quite enjoyable. I was with a group of six. If I recall correctly, (I managed to drink a lot of prosecco) the dining area was split into multiple, smaller rooms, which left a lot of room between the tables. It was very nice to not feel cramped, and there was no need to shout at each other. Everything everyone ordered was delicious, no complaints period. I had the filet with grilled vegetables and horseradish mashed potatoes. All three of us girls ordered it, and I'm going to say it was the winner. All of the employees that helped us were super friendly and very accommodating. Especially the head chef, Mark, he was great. I will definitely frequent this place - very enjoyable. read more

I would leave zero if I could but not an option. Never in all my years of dining have I felt so compelled to leave a review. Our party, who was there for a birthday celebration, was ignored throughout our entire duration of our visit in the restaurant. We ordered multiple bottles of wine and entrees, yet waited about 2 hours to get what we ordered (most came cold). We had to constantly flag down for water or wine, and when we finally made a complaint we saw our server laughing about it in the corner with the manager. Our objections were totally dismissed and we left disappointed. read more

This place is fantastic! First of all, you walk through the door and are overwhelmed by the scent of truffle - it is a wonderful omen of what's to come! The restaurant is beautifully decorated - warm and rich - with a gorgeous private dining space downstairs (I was there for a private event). The service is totally impeccable - servers are friendly, professional and attentive. Most importantly, the food is incredible. I had the green salad, butternut squash ravioli, and the apple tart for desert - everything was delicious. read more

Food is loaded with salt and unimaginative. Service is slow and inattentive. Wait staff had no knowledge of the wine list. "Chef asks us to order appetizers and entrees at the same time on nights like these (but half the tables are empty)." Translation: you guys are my last table and I can't leave until you're done so I'm going to push you to get out of here. This place sucks. I only give it 4 stars so my review doesn't get buried in the "not recommended" reviews section (scroll all the way down to the bottom of your app/browser. Those are the truthful reviews) read more

I've been to Prosecco twice for dinner. The first time had an amazing burrata and truffle pasta that was a special. Went back Saturday night with my boyfriend who loves Italian food and was underwhlemed. While the burrata and italian meat balls were excellent, the mains were really dissappointing. The satimbocca was flat and the truffle orrechiata just tasted off. The aspargus and sundried tomatoes overpowered the sauce and just gave it a bitter and and unsavory taste. Ricotta cheesecake helped to salvage the meal but overall was just not impressed. Hoping that it was an off night, but definitely think that there are better Italian restaurants in Chicago for the price. read more

Blew me away. I had heard great things, but man did this place rock. From the moment we stepped into the restaurant we were warmly greeted and treated like royalty by our server. We tried some great wines and of course the signature prosecco toast at the beginning of the meal. I had the gnocchi (big surpirse) which was a house made spinach dumpling with gorgonzola walnut sauce. Yup, this game Piazza Bellas gnoccis a run for their money! Loved it. We also had a Avocado salad to start that was super fresh. Ended the meal with some barchetto mmm mmm good! read more

A very nice restaurant. However our waiter JJ was so snippy and rude that I would never go back nor would I recommend it to anyone. It's a shame. read more

Very good Italian restaurant, excellent atmosphere, exceptionally hospitable and knowledgeable service without going over the top, reasonable prices, could have been 5 star if we had been more adventurous with our menu choices read more

Sorry guys, I just don't get what the fuss is all about. I've had foodie friends rave about this and I thought it was just okay. Our salads were tragic little wilted portions. Special halibut was tasty but a mess on the plate. Pasta was fine though a bit salty. Apple tart was nothing beyond average. Service was disinterested and slow. Maybe we caught them on a bad night but I won't likely be back. Bummer. read more

If you are looking for a restaurant that takes itself too seriously, does not understand how to pace a meal and has arrogant ownership and staff this is your place. My husband and I decided to spend our 5th anniversary at Prosecco while visiting Chicago. We waited 15 minutes for our table despite our reservation. Our server did not appear until 15 minutes after we were seated. The sommelier then came over and apologized, said he was supposed to come to us first etc. Clearly they were uncoordinated and did not know what they were doing. As someone who has experience with finer dining this was not comforting. The wine, pear and mozzarella app and grilled salad came quickly and were good. But then our server disappeared for another 30 minutes. We got no updates, no wine pours, nothing. I spoke to the maitre d and owner who were initially apologetic. Our steak and orecchiette pasta finally arrived, but by that time the lack of service and atmosphere had spoiled everything. In the middle of the meal, the owner came to our table and told me she was comping the meal because she was the owner and that is what she has to do, but that her server did nothing wrong. She would not listen any further. The server had completely misrepresented her actions, but the owner took her word over ours and threw it in our face. What a disappointment. read more

Charming restaurant on a quiet street lined with art galleries and other boutique restaurants. Interior is charming in classic style. Service was polite, not overly friendly and felt a little rushed. We had a 7 pm reservation and felt a little like we were being cleared out, which we probably were. Food is good, though there are better places for Italian food. That said, combined with the charming ambiance makes it a good destination for a nice night out. read more

I did not know this restaurant excited, and I am so glad I found about it! I love Italian food, so a group of us came here for lunch. This place is great, the waiter was so nice and so helpful. They staff made us feel really welcome, and made sure to go through the whole menu, and make recommendations since it was our first time here. The food was very good, there are some very unique items on the menu. I ordered the eggplant parmesan and it was the best eggplant parmesan I have ever had! The service and the food were both outstanding, and I look forward to coming back. The restaurant is very romantic, and reminds me of a restaurant in Venice, it makes a great date night! read more