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    3.5 (480 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Brielle B.

    After leaving Level Up Coffee, my friend and I walked down the block to Truth Italian Restaurant. I've been once before inside, but this time we were seated in their insulated outdoor tent, which has much more space than the cozy indoor area with a small bar and a few tables. The food was really good, but the service started off rocky. We were seated and no one came to our table due to a mix up, so we had to find someone. Our server was sweet and apologized, but there were several issues...my sidecar didn't come out with our drinks, our food arrived with chicken instead of the shrimp we ordered, and it took a while to fix. Even after that, my drink still hadn't arrived while my friend was already getting her second. Eventually, our server disappeared, and we had to ask another staff member for help. We later found out she was new, got overwhelmed, and left mid shift, which left us without a server. A manager stepped in, apologized, took care of us, and comped our drinks, which we really appreciated. Another manager also checked in before we left. Despite the service issues, the food was great, and once I finally received my drink, it was good too. I understand that things happen, especially with new staff, and everyone we interacted with was kind and apologetic. It wasn't the smoothest experience, but based on the good food and my friend's better past visits, I'd still give Truth another chance and recommend trying it out.

    Spicy Chicken Alfredo with Added Salmon
    Sade J.

    I will eat Truth Italian any given morning! If you're looking for real brunch packed with flavor and soul! Go here! They're also great on UberEats as well. They deliver quickly! I've had their breakfast, I've had their dinner! Always pleased with both! Yum! Favorite breakfast is the lamb chops trio, as well as the Mela French toast! Yum

    Catfish Executive, Sautéed spinach,  catfish and cheesy hashbrowns
    Sharon W.

    Located along a busy street, parking can be a challenge at times but it's at no charge. No reservations were required but if you have a large group, it'd be best to plan ahead by contacting the restaurant. I'd recommend parking along one of the side streets and just walk. Here's my truth about Truth, I won't dine here again. A total let down and in contrast to what the proprietor has shared for her vision. Hindsight is 20/20 and I found the dining experience to be underwhelming and a sign of problems internally. My sister dined here some years ago and she had a different experience that made me want to support this business. Spoiler alert, there is very limited "Italian" fare offered and seems like a hodgepodge of whatever the cook can tackle. Nothing wrong with diversifying the menu but if you have Italian in your name, then make sure it's more than Alfredo and calamari. While the owner Peyton Willborn was on sight, she and some of her good girlfriends sat at the entrance cackling and ki-ki'ing. Nothing wrong w/that but when I brought it to the attention of one of the workers (her son), he recommended that I go over and talk to her. Dude, that's your job! If a worker has intimidation about bringing issues to the manager's attention and she won't address it, that's a huge red flag to take your money elsewhere. I make it a point to support all businesses and with this being a black, woman owned business it saddened me that no one here thinks anything is wrong #Everything's Fine Seating was quick and you use your phone to scan a QR code for the menu. They advertise an 18% gratuity and a 90 minute sitting time during peak times. Is it really an omelet if it's deconstructed w/the ingredients piled on top? There are televisions and music playing to give an idea of the ambiance. It is dimly lit and you're seated in close proximity to others. There is a bar area that supports seating too. I ordered the catfish, cheesy grits and substituted eggs for sautéed spinach. Anyone who enjoy fresh, fried fish knows that the fish should still be sizzling a little bit when your order arrives. None of my food was hot and lukewarm is an overstatement. I am among the many that dislike when your server asks you "How's your food?" When you're chewing. I let the guy know and he tried to remake my food but I didn't have time to wait and hope they get it right. I went so far as to inquire if the fish was cooked today. Because the food wasn't hot, it took away a lot of the potential to be good. All items could have benefitted from a tad more seasoning but there was no saving cold fish. I asked the couple to my right if they had dined here before. It was their first time and they stated their food wasn't hot either. The couple to my left ordered alcoholic drinks and we watched as the pseudo bartender did a search for how to make a Sidecar. It wasn't the server's fault so I did tip him. No acknowledgement or adjustment on the food. I paid the bill and when waiting to sign, watched Peyton showcase by fussing at the guy to hurry up and bus tables. When employees aren't treated well, it trickles down to the customer, and it's evident here that the level of care for employees and customers is limited. This review is from my perspective and experience and not embellished. It may garner a canned reply or stern rebuttal. Either way, I am unable to refer someone to dine here nor will I dine here in the future when in the area. Welcome to my one and done list, and that's the truth!

    Strawberry French toast
    Joy W.

    The food was excellent and service was great! Glad I was told about this place. Arrived early on a Sunday morning and place wasn't overly crowded. Good atmosphere

    Gregory J.

    Food was INCREDIBLE. I had the deconstructed jerk omelette, cheese hash browns and split a french toast flight...wow. The neighborhood is still developing and the ambiance could use some work, but don't let that discourage you from an absolutely amazing brunch meal. Definitely will be here every brunch I can.

    BreNae S.

    I love going into a restaurant having in mind what I think I want but the menu takes me a different direction. I had my mouth ready for wings but the Philly chicken omelet and buttermilk waffle ended up winning that battle. The omelet was cooked perfectly with very well seasoned tricolor bell peppers and red onions. The chicken was seasoned very well and cooked just right. It wasn't dry or overcooked. Easy to cut into with my knife I sat inside and the atmosphere wasn't too loud or over crowded. There is an outdoor seating option that's an enclosed patio. I opted for a mimosa due to ingredients. It being available for a spiked coffee but I was very pleased with my mimosas. The waiter Kai, created some unique flavors for me. I even received a complimentary mimosa as well which was a pleasant surprise. I will be back to try other food and beverages soon

    Volo French Toast (Flight) Jerk Shrimp and Grits

    Really good brunch food. French toast gets a little soggy after a while from all of the toppings but still enjoyable. Friendly staff with a diva at the front who greeted us

    Cajun Crawfish Omelet
    Gino W.

    I had Truth Italian Restaurant on my restaurant list to try for several months now. As much time as I spend going to Bronzeville and Hyde Park, it should not have taken me so long to get there. Today, I went and I can't reiterate how much I kicked myself for delaying trying this restaurant. I went for breakfast and, as usual, I arrived shortly after the doors opened for business. This was so that I wouldn't have to be held hostage to the late morning/early afternoon brunch crowd. I had a seat in an otherwise empty restaurant and I was okay with that. For this visit, I had the Cajun crawfish omelet with cheesy hashbrowns. This was a welcomed switch from having chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, and the longer list of items that are common staples on brunch menus. They did not hold back on the crawfish at all. I would have sauteed the bell peppers until they were more tender, but the were still good in the dish. There was enough seasoning in the omelet that the cheesy hashbrowns didn't require much salt and pepper. There was a nice balance that really made the dish a highlight. The seating area is rather dark. I believe they have a patio that is open when the temperatures warm up. However, if bright spaces are your thing, that won't be the case here. For me, the food more than made up for the dim setting. Service was perfect and I will attribute that to me having arrived before crowds, indecisive patrons, and angry patrons. I saw some other menu items that I would like to try, so that means I will make my way back to Bronzeville in a few weeks for a second round.

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    Dari H.

    Truth Italian is definitely a hidden gem in Chicago! The food was absolutely amazing--full of flavor and cooked to perfection. Prices were fair, and while it's kind of a hole-in-the-wall spot, it's 100% worth it. Sometimes the best places aren't the flashiest, and this is one of them. Can't wait to go back!

    Maronda H.

    I promise to the truth and nothing but The Truth. In my opinion overrated. This has been on the top of list since last year. There was alot of buzz around Chicago that this place was The Truth. I was happy to finally get my chance to experience the food and ambience. Warm Greeting at the door always a plus. We were immediately seated at a small table for two. Scanned the barcode to view the food and drink menu. Many food selections on the menu. I ended up ordering the traditional breakfast. Bacon, eggs shredded hash browns and toast. A glass of blueberry mimosa. My friend ordered the chicken sausage, strawberry French toast, eggs and a watermelon mimosa. The mimosa had no flavor just a basic champagne. Nice music and vibes. The spacious patio on the side was nice. The food was meh. I looked around and most people were leaving with food still on their plates. Nothing super special about the food. It's all about supporting a black owned business around The Chicagoland. I finally got my moment to come and experience.

    Adele B.

    One of my favorite brunch places but not consistent. I've had bee problems in the summer, food being brunt with pick up orders and once I'm positive they accidentally used gravy instead of cajun sauce for the crawfish and grits. When you catch them on a good day they're 10/10 but most of the time it 6/10.

    Entree
    Charlene H.

    Walk in area is okay, a bit of a weird configuration. It's also dark. The best area is outside in the heated eatery. The service is good. The owner makes appearances and is friendly. They serve a large breakfast crowd on the weekend. I was last there with a group of 10 and they kept the food flowing. The main entree I ordered, steak & eggs, was good. The cheesy hash browns was a total miss. They have a new way they serve eggs. I wish they just had regular scrambled eggs. It's a consistent staple in community.

    Lamb Chop Trio
    Rockie D.

    Interesting.....not at all what I was expecting (in a confused way). Not really sure why it's called an Italian restaurant!!! I was expecting a glamourous beautifully decorated restaurant but got the total opposite. It was a little hole in the wall. Some kind of gnats were taking over the restroom. I was disappointed. The menu was a combination of simple mixed with "why would they put these ingredients together???? I had the lamb chops on spinach instead of the eggs.... I just ate the over dressed lamb chops. They were a bit underdone just ate around it. The staff were very nice they made it more tolerable. This was an I been there done that, don't need to do it again type experience. Restaurant is located across the street from Pearl's Place.

    Be careful ordering online they just give you anything sometimes. I suppose to have cheesy hashbrowns and they gave me these instead .

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    Only complaint was had to wait a while for a table and food took awhile to come but it was the weekend and place is small but has good food.

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    Ask the Community - Truth Chicago

    Is there bottomless mimosas?

    No, they're BYOB now. There's also a liquor store right up the street that's walking distance -- not sure if they sell juice. I'd suggest bringing your own to the restaurant.

    Does this place have long waits on Saturdays during brunch?

    No there is never a long wait, they have the heated tent attached and it's HUGE and full of seats & tables.

    Do they have reservations?

    No they don't take reservations but the have a HUGE tent that is heated during the winter. You'll have no problem walking in and getting a seat.

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