RIP Segnatore! I feel lucky to have tried your food before you closed, and I hope you reopen elsewhere. The atmosphere is so warm and inviting, and truly made us feel at home. We ordered their hits and nothing disappointed. My friends were hesitant to order the leek pasta but we were SO glad we did. It's insanely delicious. The deconstructed lasagna was also good but the leek pasta is better in my eyes. The fried chicken was essential too. Everyone at the table was going back for more and fighting over it. The focaccia of the day was some of the best I've had, and the arancini was perfect on top of that pesto sauce. Servers were relaxed and just what we needed. You will be missed in the neighborhood! read more

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Stopped by Segnatore recently and had a good time. The vibe was nice and chill, and the menu felt elevated without being over the top. I tried a couple dishes that were solid -- flavors were balanced, portions were just right, and everything seemed fresh. It isn't the cheapest spot, but the experience and quality make it feel worth it. If you want something a bit nicer than your everyday meal. It's worth it for a nice night out, or dinner that feels a little more special. read more

I heard very good things about this place as a top-notch lowkey italian eatery and decided to give it a try! Vibe is awesome and staff are very friendly. Perfect dinner lighting with nice candles. I tried the pesto gnocchi with the nebbiolo wine. My friend got the crab rotolo. Everything was good! Hard to choose which one I liked better. As expected the portions were not too large but definitely sizeable enough for a meal. Glad to have this place nearby and I would come back again in the future. read more

Segnatore was so good. The meatball was tender and sauce had tons of flavor. The freestyle lasagna was the standout-perfectly al dente pasta, delicious mushrooms, and a sauce that wasn't traditional but felt elevated with a nice spice to it. The chocolate olive oil cake was light, not too sweet, and balanced with the cream. Friendly service and cozy, rustic vibes. I'll definitely be thinking about this meal for a while. read more

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We were in Chicago for a work trip and my coworker found this place. Supposedly according to the people who live there they said it was a sketch area but we didn't notice anything weird or sketchy. The food.. let me tell you about the food... it's like someone's Italian grandmother is back there just making food for the family! So freaking good! The bread, get the bread. Pay for it. Worth it. The food *chefs kiss* I got some truffle fries and some lemon special they had and the dessert we got the pumpkin brûlée and it was amazing. read more

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Had restaurant week at Segnatore and it was delish. The arancini was perfection, great flavor, cheesy and delicious. The ragu was great for a cold winter night, great flavor. Will definitely go back! read more

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This will be one of the easiest 5 star reviews I've done in my time on Yelp, this place serves nothing but amazing dishes from what I could tell, and i feel pretty confident saying that because we ordered about half the menu between the three of us in our party. First of all the restaurant is the definition of what I think of as a neighborhood Italian osteria in a great food city like Chicago, warm service, on the casual side, and not stuffy. All the food we had was great, I truly believe you can't go wrong with anything on the menu, my personal favorites were the cacio e pepe arancini and the ricotta gnocchi with basil. The arancini was addictive, I could have ate 10 and still wanted more, and the gnocchi was so fresh, perfect for a late summer evening. I could go on, but everything was excellent so I won't ramble, but you need to go here as soon as possible! read more

Cane here on a weeknight and liked the warm, cozy ambience. The pastas are handmade and delicious, and I liked that the portion sizes were not huge. I got the deconstructed lasagna and it was flavorful and the pasta was fresh and cooked perfectly. Everyone liked their dishes. Service was also fast and friendly, would come back. read more

Late 9.15p reservation in restaurant week, and so we showed up about 10 minutes early but it was immediately suggested we leave and go across the street to another place to grab a drink. Unfortunately, that's just what we had been doing (early drinks to make it to our European dinner slot), so were hopeful for a reservation that lived up to the time. The host, who had a tired or frustrated scowl, put us at the bar to wait. While our bartender was friendly for being busy (certainly the best of all the staff we encountered), by the time we were seated at our table and ordered food, we were fairly famished. We didn't received our meal until 10.45p. While I'm sure small restaurants deal with a lot to manage the timing of things, it was not an ideal situation. We were there for a birthday celebration but no staff noticed. Our server (who may have been the front of house manager based on dress) rarely checked back, I'm sure with a bit of fatigue at the end of the night. Food: my Leek Gramigna pasta was savory with good tooth, and I chowed it down, although I think that was mostly hunger! At the end of the day, we felt a bit neglected and unlikely to return. read more

Segnatore - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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You had me at carbonara. This was just perfect for our Saturday date night. Straight to the table and we were all business. A nice bottle of red, some cacio e pepe arancini and delicious burrata to start. Arancini was as good as it sounds, and the burrata came with enough bread that we had it for the pastas. My wife got the deconstructed lasagna with mushroom Bolgnese. The aforementioned carbonara was creamy, peppery goodness. No spoon necessary. Use the side of the bowl to twirl. Loved our dinner here. read more

Segnatore - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Segnatore really is that girl! I literally have gone twice this week in what was a happy accident of family being in town for brunch and friends making a res for dinner. Located at the corner of California and Augusta, in my neighborhood, Humboldt Park. I feel like the Humboldt Park renaissance is upon us and Segnatore does have a part to play in that respect. Last night, we indulged on the restaurant's new offering on Tuesday evenings which is a prefix 3-course meal for $33, we paired this with a bottle of chianti (2021 vintage), which was perfectly balanced between sweet and dry. Exactly what ya want as we head into winter season. Part of the 3-course for me were the marinated olives, bucatini carbonara, and a burnt honey ice cream. My partner ordered the lasagana (which is deconstructed), house foccacia, and chocolate olive oil cake. All six were phenomenal. My friends all ordered variations of our orders. Flavor profiles for each dish were expansive and obviously well thought out. This is food that tells a story. Staff are excellent, friendly and quick! Vibes inside are rustic and sexy! Very much a place you'd want to go to impress a date and get into some good conversation over good food. Also the brunch is really, really good as well! read more

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Segnatore's brunch is absolutely out of this world. Featuring a fried green tomato salad from Vargo Brother Ferments today was the start of an incredible meal. The salmon tartine is out of this world. It has the beautiful interior of Cafe Marie Jeanne still and I loved the vintage Catholic stuff in the bathroom. Mary was a wonderful server and so helpful. read more

Segnatore - Vargo Brother Ferments fried green tomato salad. - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came here for restaurant week and had the best time. Every dish we had, we lovvveeeddd! The risotto was stunning, the pasta was delicious, and meatballs so flavorful. Loved the music and vibe. Can't wait to go back, this was my first time here and definitely was a great find. 10/10 read more

Segnatore - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Everything about this visit was great. We stopped in during West Town's restaurant week. We started with a couple glasses of wine. Then, our waiter brought out a pre dinner free course of focaccia that we didn't order. It was so fresh and delicious. Topped with coarse sea salt. Yummm! Then I started with the whipped ricotta app. This was absolutely amazing. The flash fries Brussels sprouts were crispy, the ricotta was creamy and the bread was fresh. Definitely would order this again 100%. My friend started with the octopus and she really enjoyed it. Said it was cooked well. For our salads we both got the simple green salad. While fresh, we didn't particularly like this. The leaves were way too large and it lacked any flavor. For my main entree, I got the deconstructed lasagna. The red sauce was very tasty, the meat was flavorful and overall, it was great! The size was perfect too! No leftovers. Finally, I got the panna cotta. I'd never had this type of dessert before but it was creamy, citrusy and the fresh pistachios took it to another level. Highly recommend! Finally, the service was magnificent. Our waiter was attentive without crowding us. His recommendations were top notch. read more

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I do not want to be dramatic, but Segnatore offered one of the greatest all around dining experiences of my 26 on this earth. I posit this experience will remain in the upper echelon for the rest of my days. Normally, I begin with food, but today I need to start with the hospitality. We walked in about 10:30 on a Sunday morning to a vacant restaurant. A bit uneasy, we take our seats. The host calls us beautiful humans, and Al greets us with water and a brief over view of the menu. Energetic, authentic, and attentive Al was eager to make sure we had the best experience possible. We were celebrating an anniversary and being the only 2 inside it felt insanely special. Al got us some cherry bellinis and paced our meal perfectly. The interior is simple, rustic, and beautiful. Well curated, designed, and implemented. The meal? To be honest, one of the best I have ever had. The burrata was great. Paired with the homemade sourdough it was perfect. The sourdough was warm, with crispy edges. The burrata was awesome, the only thing it is missing? A sprinkle of flaky salt and cracked pepper. The biscuit was one of the best I have ever had. Crispy, buttery edges made it melt in your mouth. It was layered, but also crumbly. A slight sweetness balanced with a bit of salt. The strawberry jam was insane. Sweet, slightly chunky. Just a masterpiece. Now, the carbonara--indubitably--was the best I have ever had. This carbonara has a few key details that make it stand out. First: the pancetta is not over cooked. It was still fatty, chewy, and salty. Superb. Next, the beans added a whole new dimension. Some extra crispiness and freshness. A solid new riff on carbonara. Lastly, the egg yolk and pecorino were perfectly mixed. Thick, with the pecorino adding a slight grittiness as it was not completely melted. Perfectly executed. It was creamy, salty, rich, and just superb. I loved every single aspect of this meal. The care given to us, the quality of the food, and the ambience. The staff even gave us an anniversary card. We may be from St. Louis, but Segnatore will be a must visit every time I find myself in chicago moving forward. Divine, beautiful, perfect. To the fine folks at Segnatore: thank you. An experience I won't ever forget, and I cannot wait to get back! read more

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At this point, my husband and I have been to hundreds of restaurants in Chicago but there is a reason Segnatore has been our go to for birthdays, anniversaries and even the day after our wedding. It's the ambiance - curated but not pretentious or stuffy. It's the food - hands-down delicious and inventive. Our go to order is the meatballs and the incredible Leek Gramigna. It's the service - welcoming and consistent. I've never had a bad time at Segnatore and if the Leek Gramigna was one of the last things I ever ate, I'd be a happy woman. read more

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This spot it truly not talked about enough. It is sooo cozy & serves some top tier pasta dishes. The leek gramigna & freestyle lasagnas are both life changing dishes. My friend & I split a bottle of wine. read more

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The wife and I love this place. The freestyle lasagna and leek gramigna are absolutely incredible pasta dishes that keep us coming back. The oyster shooters and awesome too! read more

Fantastic flavors, fun atmosphere with the right amount of sound, and a menu that's comfortably familiar but still adds some variety with seasonal flavors. We loved the squash risotto with short rib, and the rigatoni with sausage was so awesome! Amazing experience, would absolutely return. Server was so attentive and could read the group well. Fully recommended!! read more

Fries with bolognese sauce was amazing - drinks also fab. Portions a little meh but loved the vibe and the staff

Tuesday $33 three course prex fixe menu does not disappoint. Cute neighborhood spot with friendly staff and delicious food. I highly recommend the lasagna. The barrata cheese on top is amazing. read more

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Absolutely delicious food! Had the burrata platter to start and then a spicy pasta. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the interior.

Best restaurant I have been to in Chicago. This place is absolutely amazing. From the ambiance to the service to the incredible food. We were a big party so we got to sample plenty of it, everything was a showstopper but I think I loved the lasagna the most. I also loved the cheese in the meatball. The service was impeccable and the meal was even better. I need to come back next time I'm in town. read more

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Excellent food and charming atmosphere. One of the best Caesar salads that I've had in a long time. However, my only complaint is the "Health and Wellness" 4.5% gratuity (??) that is automatically added to your bill. It's also added pre-tax, so you are taxed on it AND most people (myself included!) end up tipping on it as well. I find it irritating that if you are tipping 20% in actuality you are tipping 25%. This surcharge should be mentioned at least on their website or menu instead of a surprise on your bill. read more

Good spot! Cute interior. Slightly clumsy/awkward service. We came during happy hour and drank cocktails off that menu- our drinks were good but nothing groundbreaking. We were choosing between a happy hour app and the rosemary fries and the server recommended the fries- they were good, standard. My wife loved the cacio e Pepe arancini! I ordered the freestyle lasagna and the flavors were good but the sauce to noodle ratio felt off to me- would've liked slightly more pasta. Reading reviews and looking at photos from other diners, it doesn't appear they change up the menu much, which is a shame because I feel like I've ordered most of what I'm interested in trying off this one. If they change it up I'd love to try again! read more

I came here with my parents for a casual weeknight dinner. The atmosphere was very cute and trendy and was very spacious to fit larger parties if needed. It was trendy but not too fancy where you felt like you needed to dress up or anything. We started with a half dozen oysters and meat plate. The oysters were pretty small for $4 a piece, but still tasted fresh and flavorful. The meat plate included capicola, mortadella, and prosciutto. All 3 were one of the tastiest meats I've had in a while! It came with a yummy mustard seed and garlic sauce. For entrees, we shared the leek gramigne, capellini, and braised escarole. I was very impressed with all 3 dishes! The leek gramigne was creamy and meaty, the capellini was cooked perfectly and tossed a pesto sauce, and the blue cheese was a nice touch! The braised escarole was nothing like I've ever tasted, but so delicious at the same time! The breadcrumbs and the sauce went perfectly together. Lastly, we ordered the mixed berry tiramisu which was not too sweet (which we like) and delicious! read more

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Came here for brunch with a group of friends on a Sunday morning and it was delish! I wasn't drinking but tried my friends' drinks - the bloody and the mimosa. The bloody was unique. The mimosa was strong. I got a cold brew and it was good quality coffee. We shared the banana bread and a pastry (forgot the name, it had raspberries and cream cheese) with the table. Banana bread was so good. Pastry slightly dry but decent. I got the tri tip hash and YUM! It was a good portion size and I couldn't even finish it. My friend got the salmon and loved it, and another friend got the pasta and also loved it. Server was friendly and I appreciate that she asked about any allergies when we were ordering. Super cute ambiance inside, as well. We had a reservation but it wasn't completely full so I'm sure walk-ins would be okay. This area of town isn't close for me, but I'll definitely be back at some point! read more

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Hands down, one of the best lasagnas I had in my life. Drinks were great, food was great, service was spectacular. Will be returning!

I went here for dinner for my ten year anniversary recently and it was a really lovely time. Service was great, everyone was really friendly and helpful. The space is very cute but we opted to sit outside on what is a fine but not fancy patio. One of the standouts was the beans and greens side, which I think might have actually been my favorite thing we tried. It was truly just so flavorful and tasted like perfect homemade wholesome goodness. I also loved the mortadella and the risotto. This is a really sweet neighborhood spot and very fairly priced. I will definitely be back for future meals! read more

Segnatore - Mortadella and prosciutto plates - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The ambiance of this place is absolutely beautiful. But the service and food didn't live up to that expectation. Selected this place because of restaurant week and the menu on the site. Which was incorrect. So the item that got the best reviews was the solo item that they took off. I ordered the Aracini / Meatball / FreeStyle Lasagna / Italian Sausage. The best item was the arancini ball. The meatball was sufficient and the sauce kept it afloat. freestyle lasagna could be a show stopper but it felt lacking. The Italian sausage was entirely too spicy for me and I couldn't eat it. Service was poor and it felt rushed. To send a plate back and no one see what was wrong or see what the issue was, felt lacking. I understand the hype, just don't believe this was the best Italian spot for me. read more

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While in Chicago we looked for close, local restaurants and this was one of the options. The restaurant is located on the corner of a building and the host stand is right by the door. We did not have reservations but they had some outdoor seating available. Our server was great and was willing to explain everything. The menu was a little limited but I ordered the freestyle lasagna and we got breads to share. I think everything tasted great but I'm not sure the price tag associated with it was worth it. It seems like a nice spot for a date night. read more

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Excellent brunch spot. Totally worth the slight hike from downtown. We came from friends while in town for a wedding downtown. The drinks were all light and delicious. The bagel sandwich was delicious and they were super accommodating with my egg sensitivity and more than made up for it with extra eat and cheese. The Deluxe Hash Brown was also great and super shareable. Highly recommend as a first course. If you're in the area definitely stop by!! read more

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Classic Italian with a twist with excellent service, great affordable wines by the glass, and some very memorable bites. Highlights were the leek gramigne and the meatballs. The deconstructed lasagna had great flavor but I wanted a little more bite to the pasta. A neighborhood spot but worth going out of your way for! read more

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A classy Italian restaurant located close to Hemboldt Park. They have indoor and outdoor seating since we didn't make reservations we got lucky enough to sit outside. The staff were quick to help and our server was friendly. We got bread to order as an appetizer. I order a red Chanti red wine to drink. My entree was the freestyle lasagna. The food was delicious and we all cleaned our plates. It is small portions however still very filling. read more

Segnatore - Freestyle lasagna - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My fiance and I came here for my birthday and we had a good experience! The ambiance is beautiful and the food was delicious. For drinks, we shared a carafe of the red wine. I love how each month they feature different wine makers. For apps, we ordered the cacio e pepe arancini (highly recommend), rosemary fries (delicious) and mushroom conserva. I was actually most excited about the mushroom toast but was slightly disappointed because all of the textures of the toast were soft - that's definitely a personal opinion though. For dinner, we shared the freestyle "lasagna" and that was by far our favorite of the night! The ingredients were so fresh and the whipped ricotta and mushroom bolognese blended so well with each other. The only reason I gave Segnatore a 4 instead of a 5 was service. The service was great in terms of having someone readily available for anything we needed, but whenever our plate or glass was near empty, someone would take it away. I wished they had asked if we were done before taking it away because there would still be food or wine left. To me, I felt like I had to rush eating. Based off other reviews, my experience seems to be an exception instead of the norm so I would still highly recommend Segnatore! read more

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Was looking forward to eating here with our group. We are a pretty young and energetic group and were taken aback by the high pitched crowd noise here...combined with their non-descript music that feels like dorm music‍ Almost unbearable. A very small limited menu of underwhelming overpriced noodles and few generic salty meat dishes. $27.00 for these sloppy noodles? read more

Segnatore - $27.00 for these sloppy noodles? - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Our waitress deserves a gold star for her patience because my friend and I hadn't seen each other in three months, and catching up was the priority of the evening. Every time she stopped by to take our order, we were mid-story, but she handled it like a pro. She recommended the seasonal butternut squash pasta, and let me tell you, it was chef's kiss divine. My friend went with the lasagna, which was equally drool-worthy. Oh, and the mocktails? Absolute perfection. Segnatore, you've officially secured a spot in our 'we need to come back list. read more

First time at Segnatore and it did not disappoint. I got the free style lasagna and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold rainy day. My friends got the hash brown deluxe and I got to try a few bites, it was delish. One thing I would not recommend was the Bloody Mary, the base was carrot juice and was not good at all. The restaurant itself is very cute and the staff is super nice. I would recommended getting reservations because they got busy pretty quickly! read more

Segnatore - Free style lasagna - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We had reservations for a party of six around 7 PM on a Tuesday. We were seated immediately, and I loved the vibe of the place from the moment that I walked in. The host is extremely friendly and the interior is super aesthetic. We ordered a bunch of really great dishes. I feel like you honestly cannot go wrong. I personally got the leek pasta... Oh my God. Phenomenal! This is a super low-key place, but I would recommend it to anyone heading to this part of Chicago read more

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I heard such great things and so many times from different people, so I was excited to try this place finally. I even heard it was the best Italian in Chicago. I don't know; But I have to be honest, it just wasn't hitting the mark for our group. We had the smoked tri-tip steak, cacio e pepe arancini, simple salad, meatballs, bucatini carbonara and everything just fell sort of flat for us. Steak is very tough and not very flavorful. Pasta was ok but came out cold. Meatballs were average. I'm sure patrons in the neighborhood are happy the restaurant is here, and its design is cute but the food just wasn't the best unfortunately. With a million Italian restaurants in Chicago, it's hard not to name a lot better alternatives. The Apple crisp and Affogato were good though! My friends seemed to enjoy the wine and the cocktails were good. So maybe apps, dessert and drinks? Hate to be harsh but just being honest. Service was okay. The thing is our group works in hospitality and we all go out to restaurants and lounges a lot! This was my pick and I am getting some sass for it! I think it should have possibly been a bit better for the way people are talking it up. Maybe my references need to get checked! Cheers, best wishes. read more

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