We stopped in to grab their espresso martini since it was voted "the best" by Chicago Time Out.  It wasn't my most favorite espresso martini but it was really good and strong! The service was super easy and quick. There's actually a bar downstairs and a bar upstairs as well. The bar downstairs was busy so we ended up going to the bar upstairs which I am glad we did because the entire upstairs is huge! There's a lot of lounge-type seating with couches, benches, and tables. I think the upstairs turns into more a club feel at night because it had that kind of vibe. read more

Ummo - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We want to Ummo for our anniversary dinner with family and friends. The ambiance is perfect, we got a nice long table for our big party on the upper floor. The drinks, appetizers, salads, pastas were all great! We tried the focaccia and the mozzarella tomato salad, which we loved. All the pastas were great, with the gnocchi being my favorite. Everything up to this point was so good that I was looking forward to the desserts and saved space for them. We ordered the Tiramisu, panna cotta, the fererro, mascarpone ice cream and an espresso shot. The desserts were a big disaster. Tiramisu was the most disappointing. While visually pleasing, and the live pouring of the sauce was exciting the taste was so bad that it ruined the night for us. First of all, I was expecting a basic tiramisu with dipped lady fingers, mascarpone and stuff. Their tiramisu is nothing like it. The hard chocolate shell bean was hard to crack open with a spoon. The cold brew, amaretto and chocolate sauce was too bitter. Nothing else in the dish was balancing the bitterness out. The Ferraro dessert felt like the chocolate mousse was trying too hard. It was ok, but thankfully not as bad as the tiramisu. The pannacotta and the ice cream were nice. The espresso shot could have been avoided. While the food was good the desserts left a bad taste (pun intended). read more

See all

April supper club!!! I was excited to try this place because I was genuinely obsessed with the sister restaurant Tzuco. Atmosphere inside is very classic upscale Italian feels very River North and West Loop ish. For food, we tried the kale salad, focaccia and prosciutto starter. Then we tried the crab pasta, cacio e Pepe, roasted carrots, and two ice creams. I also got a Hugo spirits. I honestly loved the prosciutto starter so much and it was genuinely some of the best prosciutto that I've ever had. Really that and the focaccia were my favorite. The mains were just fine to me? I don't know there's so much good upscale Italian in Chicago that I think it's a really hard to compete. Like I found the pasta to be very forgettable again there's so much good pasta here so it's hard? Ice cream was great tho Overall, it's a good upscale, Italian restaurant, especially if you want to go for happy hour or after work! Be prepared to spend some money though because it is expensive for very small servings. Like the salad was genuinely so tiny ? Service was eh imo- they charged us for things that we didn't pay for and then didn't take it off the bill? read more

See all

Went here drinks and appetizers and I must say I was wowed! It was the perfect mix of casual and upscale with the perfect ambiance. We started with bar service then moved to just a random section to relax. The drink of choice, espresso martini! I can see why it was rated on the tops in Chicago. We didn't try much of the food just the oysters and prosciutto. I can't wait to come back for the full experience. read more

See all

Everything about Ummo was absolutely spectacular! My friends and I enjoyed sharing a bunch of different plates and it was really fun to try different things. The showstopper by far was the dessert. The tiramisu shows up looking like a giant espresso bean, which was so fun and different. Even crazier, they had their take on a caprese salad but as dessert! The server also went above and beyond, she was wonderful and personable, yet professional. We had a fantastic time! read more

See all

The Lamb Tortelli was the star of the show. But the vibes were also great. They played house music which added to the ambiance. It was not super crowded on a Tuesday evening, but we still enjoyed the food quite a bit. The Crab Agnolotti was good, but the Lamb Tortelli took the first place review. I would go back or recommend for good vibes. read more

Ummo - Lamb Tortelli + Crab Agnolotti - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went in for their happy hour which is good! I appreciate that they have mocktails, bites, and smaller portions of entrees on the happy hour menu so that you can get a good variety of things for any need. I got the n/a cosmo, ceasar salad and cacio e pepe croquettes. The cosmo was solid, no complaints! The ceasar salad was also good and a decent size portion but the lighting is so dark you really can't see the details of what you're eating which isn't great. I did like the avocado in it but the lettuce itself still had some big pieces that were hard to eat in a bite. The croquettes were good and a nice bite but they had a sweet glaze which i didn't expect or love. The ambiance was really nice! But again so dark so that when you go to the bathroom it's actually hard and disorienting to find your way out with the black doors and walls. The service was meh. Bartender started off nice since i was the first one there but as it filled in, his energy depleted and he was checking in on certain groups more than others. Had to be called over and put everything on one check without asking preference. Little things at the end of the day but they do count. Overall a decent happy hour and meal for $30 total but I'm not called to come back. They also do have a 3.5% surchage for whatever reason, even on happy hour so that was also odd. read more

Tried Umo for the first time with a friend and had a great experience overall. Easy same-day reservation, chill space, and a fun Friday/Saturday night vibe. Super friendly waitstaff. Started with espresso martinis and dirty martinis, both solid, just not standout. Split the Caesar, bruschetta, and arancini; the arancini was the clear favorite. Went with the cacio e pepe for my main, good, not mind-blowing. Overall, a strong 4/5. Not the craziest meal in the city, but a great spot for a last-minute dinner that feels a little elevated without breaking the bank. Would come back to try more of the menu (heard dessert is worth it). read more

See all

Omg y'all this place was Sooooo good omg. The food was delicious, if you are an espresso martini lover you need to check this spot out. We ordered their infamous espresso martini with a cold foam, the chicken Parmesan and the lamb tortellini. It was so good and our server was amazing I'll have to come back to add her name but was just a spark of fire and I loved that. Service was beautiful definitely gave fine dining. We will be coming back because we didn't get to have dessert like we wanted ( ate so much). Signed a foodie read more

Came here and was very underwhelmed by the experience. The best part about it is that service is spectacular at every touch point, from the host stand to the table bussers and everyone in between. Special shout-out to our waitress, Janet, who was awesome. Ambiance is also nice: good, nothing amazing, but comfortable and inviting. Now the most important part: food and drink. I'll start with the drinks, which were good. I had two glasses of Nebbiolo, which were great (and they better be, for $25 each). My husband tried two different cocktails, which were both very good. Unfortunately, the food did not deliver. We got two appetizers, the Caesar salad, and the burrata e prosciutto. The Caesar salad was decent, but it would have been very good had there been more dressing on it and ideally some croutons. It was just meh. The burrata was by far the best thing we had all night. It was excellent and super unique, especially the jam. Very delicious. For our main courses, I had the campanelle all a vodka pasta, which was quite boring. I liked the chicken ragu, which you don't see a lot, but the sauce could have used a lot more flavor. My husband had the florentine chicken, which was okay, but nothing spectacular. I was excited to try dessert, the pistachio cheesecake, but it was underwhelming. It somehow tasted like bread pudding and had hints of pistachio flavor but was this dull brown color that was rather off-putting. I will say that this is a relatively inexpensive restaurant considering you are in the heart of River North, but you get what you pay for. I never need to go back to Ummo. read more

See all

My friend Olivia posted some tasty looking photos from Ummo, so I was excited to check it out. I made a reservation for 6 pm on a weekday but it was pretty empty when we arrived. The space is swanky and cool with dark vibes and low lighting. Our server gave us some suggestions for ordering, so we went with the bread, smoked cauliflower, lamb tortelli, and cacio e pepe. We also shared a negroni. The bread was delicious! I loved the truffle butter that came with it. I'm a big cacio e pepe fan (adult mac and cheese) and their version was really good - very creamy and cheesy. The noodles were very long and fun. The lamb tortelli was tasty with red sauce, mint sauce, and cheese. The flavors were not quite my favorite, but Nate liked it. The portions were generous and we didn't have room for any dessert, but I've heard the tiramisu is awesome. Service was great - our waters were never empty, and everyone was polite. I don't often go to Italian restaurants, but I enjoyed this experience. read more

See all

We came for the great weekends happy hour details (even on Saturday until 6:30!). Only at the bar, which is a lovely place to sit if you can snag a seat. I got the Tzuco margarita to start, which was tasty and refreshing. We ordered every food item off the happy hour menu as well - everything was great and so filling for two people for dinner. The cacio e Pepe was a much smaller portion than a normal sized pasta dish but so tasty with the perfect texture. The ceasar salad was a little different as it had avocado on it, but orherwise fresh and tasty. The burrata and prosciutto was a big delicious dish to share as well. The other dishes weren't standout in my opinion. Service was quick, and our glass of montepulciano to close out the meal was so smooth! read more

Ummo - Burrata and prosciutto during happy hour - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I agree with the sentiment expressed in an extremely detailed Reddit review: "Ummo is good, not great." The Redditor claims that Ummo is "somewhat affordable," to which I say, "perhaps, but the value proposition wasn't there." I had the opportunity to try: - Sole Rosa - Bolognese Meatballs - Mole Cappellacci - Ummo Ferrero - Single Espresso Sole Rosa: This is one of the more curious cocktails I've tried! The tequila seems high-end, and it's some of the smoothest stuff I've had! I didn't pick up on any boozy or earthy notes, and dare I say, it's a shame to use it in a cocktail. It was herbal, a little sweet, and a little tart from the hibiscus. Finally, the spicy coating on the outside of the glass added some welcome heat. While a 'good' cocktail, this isn't something I'd order again in light of the $22 price tag. Meatballs: I was thrilled that the beef was not dry and was loaded with herbs and spices. The tomato sauce was rich, flavorful, and clearly homemade. While not the "tennis balls" some other places call "meatballs," and definitely above average, I wouldn't go as far as to call them "phenomenal." Furthermore, the $4.50/each price seems excessive. Mole Cappellacci: With my love for Mexican food, and recently, Mole, you almost knew I'd be ordering this! The pasta was great, especially thanks to the sauce. While I understand what they were going for, I feel as though some things faded into the background. Croutons and the Caprese-inspired filling got lost. Meanwhile, the ancho and mole did not pack a punch significant enough to leave a dent in my memory. Price-wise, $25 seems less unreasonable, but this is a smaller portion than pasta dishes tend to be in Italian restaurants. Ummo Ferrero: I want to award them some points for creativity, as this dessert was like Gru hit a Ferrero Rocher with a grow-ray. That said, this dessert didn't land for me. It was extremely busy, while essentially being variations on a chocolate theme with some nuts and accoutrements. This one was $18, which is fine, but only just. Espresso: Out of left field came the espresso. This stuff was turbo-powered! Almost as strong as Turkish/Greek coffee! Service: The service started off great, but once our mains were out, it fell off a cliff. At the start of the meal, the service was attentive, knowledgeable, and fast. Props to the server for working with us so we didn't order more than we could eat and for allowing us to get smaller portions of some things (e.g., meatballs). However, after mains came out and only one check-in later, it was as if we all vanished. I caught the host and asked her to call over the server so I could order dessert. To close on service, the dessert was already more than half-gone by the time the espresso came out. Vibe: The dark and wooden tones and tastefully directed lighting were the highlights. On the flip side, the music-themed posters and music (although not loud) were, in my opinion, not in line with the price points. This seems like the kind of place one would bring a date for a romantic dinner to impress them, and these factors do not help. Thus, we are left with a "good" experience. The food, drink, and service all average to good. However, the prices demand at least a great (if not fantastic) experience, which this wasn't. read more

See all

Stopped in last night for one of my final restaurant week stops. I don't typically dine in this particular part of River North, just because, like, let's call a spade a spade - this area is where the tourists flock to, AND it's notoriously over-priced and just a bit cheugy. Either way, went in with good intentions! We were a bit early, so we stopped at the bar for two $20 cocktails. They were fine. The Hugo was a version of a Hugo Spritz that was very floral with elderflower accents. I also had a sip of the Strawberry Cannoli, which was way too sweet for my liking, but I am sure the 20-something young girls adore it. Their Restaurant Week Menu has an app, an entree, and a dessert. It's $60, and the portion sizes were super small. I found that maybe one more dish, like a salad or something that isn't part of the apps part of the menu, could have aided in that feeling of something missing. I ordered the arancini, which came with two quite small arancini in a white cheese sauce. This was easily the best part of the meal, which doesn't bode well! I ordered the risotto for the main and was completely underwhelmed. I LOVE risotto, but this one was first about 6 spoonfuls worth of food, and was overwhelmingly pesto-flavored. It just tasted a bit cheap and not as rich as expected. Lastly, the deserts were just not good. Clearly mass-produced and chilled in the back, both the "tiramisu" and the pistachio cheesecake were subpar. The tiramisu, especially, was strange because it had a hard shell that you had to break into (also, this shell is supposed to obviously look like an espresso bean, but my IG DMs would suggest that it actually looks more like female anatomy). It tasted like overly amaretto-y, with way too much cocoa powder, making it have a strange texture and consistency. A miss, I think, when you're hoping for a simple piece of tiramisu. Last thing, and I'll leave it alone. When it comes out, the server pours this like amaretto, bitter chocolate sauce around the pastry from a French press for some reason, so you're like okay hot fudge, like girl I guess, but it's actually ice cold. Super perplexing. All in all, the meal was worth no more than $40, so paying so much was disappointing. Especially from a logistical standpoint, risotto is not expensive to make, same with arancini, etc., so to skimp out on serving sizes is an odd choice. I did love the plating, so there's that! Service was also attentive. There are also jazz posters everywhere around the restaurant for some reason (what is the identity of the restaurant, is it jazz?), so enjoy looking at those! A bit of a mid experience, but kinda also what I was expecting, so can't really complain! More of a 2.5 than a 3 FOR ME, but waiting on Yelp to introduce halves! read more

See all

Fantastic food, high quality pasta, nice vibe, great staff. What else are you looking for? read more

See all

A music-themed, cozy yet chic vibe make this contemporary Italian spot worth a visit. With fresh sliced prosciutto options, mouth watering pasta dishes and a stellar cocktail and wine list, there's something for everyone. I loved the velvety long booths and walls adorned with posters and photographs. The servers were helpful in assisting with selection and the busses were SWIFT, cleaning dishes as soon as they appeared empty. Good tip: the bar has happy hour even on Saturday! Don't miss the espresso martini, lamb tortelli, and the mashed potatoes--downtown sinful! read more

See all

TLDR: It's contemporary Italian (American) which isn't quite what I was in the mood for. We came here on a Wednesday night and the place was pretty empty. Really cool ambience and decor! The server was friendly and the service was adequate. The food: It's contemporary Italian, so it's not quite Italian, it's more of an interesting mix/fusion of American and Italian flavors/styles. We had the burrata and prosciutto, which came with fried gnocco, which all looked great, but the gnocco tasted like old oil... which was a bummer. The Bolognese Meatballs were good, though! Not amazing but solid. Tbf, I've never had an amazing meatball. The Lamb Tortellini was very tasty but the mint pesto was overpowering, which I thought was a bummer bc I liked the novelty of a mint pesto!.. but that was all I could taste after a while. The Seafood Chitarra was okay; some of the seafood was rubbery and either overcooked or possibly reheated? Not sure. I really wanted to like Ummo because I had two very positive experiences having their Espresso Martini at the Espresso Martini Contest at the Time Out Market, and also having their take on the Ferrero Rocher (which was SO GOOD!) at the First Bites Bash. This dine-in experience did not quite meet my expectations, though. Maybe I just didn't order the right things? I'd happily come back for just the Espresso Martini and Ferrero dessert, though! read more

See all

I come to Ummo for the vibes. Classy ambiance without being over the top. The I was really impressed by the presentation of the food. The flavor was good, nothing special but the creativity and unique presentation really impressed me. I especially liked the dessert that came out looking like a tomato! This is a fun night out as they have Loft 22 as well. Service is always friendly and food comes out in a reasonable time frame. read more

Ummo - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was so excited to dine here last week! Ummo is a lovely upscale italian restaurant located in the River North neighborhood. It is an amazing date spot and the ambiance is fabulous! Everything about this evening was great! The bartender on duty was awesome and made fantastic drinks! For dinner, I had the campanelle alla vodka and it was incredible! For dessert we split the cherry mousse dessert! Such an amazing experience! Try this place out! I am looking forward to coming back soon, and they also have a nice happy hour!! read more

See all

Stopped in for their happy hour before a concert and they had some pretty good options. I'm not a coffee girl but that was one of the best espresso martinis I've ever had! The pasta was also good, I definitely need to go back to explore the dinner menu soon. read more

See all

Ummo has a cool, comfy but modern vibe inside. The drinks are delicious, cold and strong dirty martini and the espresso martini is presented so nicely. The panne della casa was so good and definitely recommend as a starter bread. The vodka pasta and cacio e Pepe were delicious. The restaurant was not crowded when we arrived, but once more tables were filled service did slow down a bit. The ice cream for dessert was okay, could've gone without. Nice size entrees to split with others. read more

I will preface by saying I only went for happy hour but it was a great deal!! I got an espresso martini which was so creamy albeit a little sweet from a delicious cold foam! I also got the arancini which is always a fav of mine and both ended up being pretty affordable! Seating is pretty limited for the happy hour since it's only at the bar and it does fill up because it's a great happy hour deal in river north! Would highly recommend and am definitely going back again read more

Ummo - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went on a Saturday evening. Interior is more upscale and decor is cute. We started with the house bread and caesar salad. Would definitely recommend both! The bread came with truffle butter which was delicious and had so much cheese on top. A great start to the meal. This caesar is more unique than we were expecting. It had avocado and egg in it too. It was delicious, we were just momentarily confused as it what we ordered. For mains, I split the seafood chitarra and the agnolotti di spinaci. I liked the seafood chitarra much more, especially the little scallop pieces in the dish. The shrimp included wasn't my favorite, but all around a solid dish. The agnolotti was too rich for me. I'm glad I split it, because I couldn't have finished it myself. I did really enjoy the shallots included here and would have liked more spinach in the dish. The star of the show was the espresso martini! It was gorgeous and tasted as good as it looks. The cream on top was sweet, but not overly so. Would return just for this drink! Once we got our food, we weren't really checked on very frequently so I was unable to try another drink, but there are quite a few cocktails that sound great. read more

See all

I recently tried Ummo with a couple of girlfriends on a Saturday night and the experience was great! We had a reservation made and the checkin process was fairly easy. Once seated, we ordered espresso martinis and Sole Rosa 22 which was a tequila based drink. The drinks were amazing, I just wasn't a fan of the espresso martinis glasses as it did not look aesthetically that great! We then ordered Arancini, Avocado burrata and Fettuccini to share. The Avocado burrata was definitely my favorite, it was very creamy and tasted good with the sour bread it is served with. Fettuccini was also a good surprise as I was expecting something more creamy, but irrespective it was good! The food, service and drinks are good at Ummo! It is a tad bit expensive but worth your penny, give this place a try! read more

See all

Ummo is a contemporary Italian restaurant in River North. Compared to the other Italian spots nearby, Ummo is much more innovative from atmosphere to menu. I've been three times and will go again. Ummo has two floors, with drastically different atmospheres. Floor 1 is the dim lit ultra contemporary floor. Floor 2 is a huge loft with metal beams, high ceilings, ceiling light, and a pool table in the middle of the room. For the best experience, go for the loft. We went with a group and had a blast playing pool between bites. Food is traditional with bigger creative twists. Nothing tastes exactly like you'd expect. Some of the twists pay off. Some don't. While nothing was exceptional, everything is good and it's nice to have something different. Across my visits I've ordered BURRATA E PROSCIUTTO BOLOGNESE MEATBALLS MAFALDINE CACIO E PEPE MOLE CAPPELLACCI - Table standout LASAGNA ALLA BOLOGNESE FIORENTINE CHICKEN - Table standout Focaccia - Hard pass BRANZINO ALLA SICILIANA - Good but there are better things. read more

Stopped by Ummo for drinks and was impressed by the upscale ambiance--perfect for a first date or a classy night out. One downside is not many vegetarian options--there was confusion with the dish we were served and it was delivered with meat, but the manager immediately took it back without charge. My cocktail was on the sweeter side, so ask for recommendations if that's not your preference. Looking forward to coming back to try their full menu. A stylish addition to River North! read more

Ummo - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

Service here was correct and dishes came surprisingly fast. Staff was helpful when picking out seasonal items. If you are upstairs in the bar area, it turns into a music lounge in the evening and can be a great way to continue your night without moving around. Deserts were good and pasta was decently prepared. Would to return to try more! read more

Ummo - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Walked in on a Thursday evening to an open dinner room. Service was very attentive, great Italian red wine and bread appetizer. Loved the Jazz decor and velvet seating for ambiance. read more

Ummo - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been wanting to try UMMO for a while and was happy to have been able to try their brunch recently! I'm already stoked to come back for dinner service someday. Right away our server was so kind to give us an option of a table or high top and we chose the high top for our reservation. We were given waters and menus right away and we picked out drinks. I'm taking an alcohol hiatus right now and got a virgin Bloody Mary and it was super tasty! Love when they are savory and just a little spicy but not too much. Weston loved his Orange Blossom Belgium. To split, we ordered the Caesar salad which was covered in freshly grated Parmesan. I love that. The dressing was evenly coated over each piece of lettuce and we finished that and wiped the dish clean it was sooooo good. For my meal, I tried the Il Vinicitore and on their menu it says it's their "award winning dish". With the truffle and Parmesan I can vouch and say that this pasta dish was incredible. The aesthetic and beautiful dish as long as the pearls of bayberry on top made it so pleasing to eat. I wanted more! But loved it and highly recommend it. Brunch dessert is different than their dinner dessert so I was a little bummed since I had my eye on something else.. but I promised myself I'll come back for dinner someday to try those other desserts. What we did order though was the Bombolone al Pistacchio which was a fried donut with toasted pistachio filling. It was fantastic! My sweet tooth was satisfied:) If you're in town and want a good Italian place to go, I'd recommend this! The ambience here is so nice! I love the decor and lighting they have everywhere. Really nice art pieces and modern details. It's a great spot! Can't wait to come back for dinner though! I got my eye on some desserts! read more

See all

Ambiance- super cute date spot, dim, each table has its own lamp, open kitchen concept Service - server was very attentive, always checked in to see if we wanted to put in more drinks; the food did come out super slow but they wanted to time it well so the appetizers/mains came out at the same time Food - loved the octopus carpaccio (super innovative and fun dish), chopped blank angus tenderloin was missing some sauce/salt, pasta and steak was cooked to absolute perfection read more

See all

My partner took me to Ummo for a delightful Birthday dinner and it did not disappoint! The food was incredible, service was excellent, and the ambience was lovely. They have a great Mocktail and appetizer selection. The waiter had tons of knowledge about how each dish was prepared, which I appreciated. My favorite part of the meal was the roasted carrots, which was a bit surprising, but they were absolutely delicious. We ordered the Ummo Ferrero for dessert and they also brought out a little cake for my birthday with a candle in it - both were very tasty. read more

See all

Came here for an event dinner and had a really good experience! The interior of the restaurant is super cool and unique from other Italian restaurants. For the event we were seated upstairs, which was also really cool and spacious. I think I'd come back for a regular dinner simply because the vibe is so cool! We tried meatballs, Cacio e Pepe, the mini ravioli dish, and of course the tiramisu. I loved everything but will be dreaming about the tiramisu until further notice- it was so unique and incredible!!! With so many Italian restaurants in Chicago, ummo stands out in my mind as a unique one to try out! read more

Ummo - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Easily the worst Restaurant Week experience I've had. It was obvious there was zero communication between the chef and marketing. The menu that was advertised online did not match what was actually served, which immediately set the tone. The food itself was terrible. Portions were shockingly small, especially for a $60 Restaurant Week price point. The steak looked like a McDonald's hamburger patty cut up, and the chicken entrée was served cold. Completely unacceptable. The only redeemable part of the meal was the dessert, which was fine, but one decent dessert does not justify the cost or the disappointment. This is a meal I would not pay more than $15 for, let alone $60. They should be embarrassed to even participate in Restaurant Week. Every other restaurant in the city blows this offering out of the water. If anything, this experience makes me less likely to ever return, even outside of Restaurant Week read more

Really enjoyed eating here. Every dish was really well done and not your typical Italian eatery which was refreshing. We decided to share a bunch of plates between 3 of us and everything we got to try was tasty. The mortadella is really interesting - shaved slices on top of a deep fried gnocchi filled with ricotta cheese with balsamic glaze drizzled. All the flavors and textures worked incredibly well together. The cacio e pepe was also good but I would have preferred more black pepper since it was a bit light on that end. The branzino was the star of the evening as it was perfectly cooked and the sauces and toppings complemented the fish perfectly as there were notes of saltiness from the capers mixed with the creaminess of the sauce along with the tang of picked carrots and onions. Best dish of the night by far. The roasted carrots were also no slouch and highly recommended. The space is a cross between a jazz lounge and Italian trattoria which sounds weird but kind of works. It's fun and casual which is a plus. Service was also great - quick and friendly. Prices were fair and we had a great time. So far our venture into Chicago food has been really really good. read more

See all

10/10 -Food -Service -Ambiance Everything was amazing, If It's your first time going to Ummo, They recommend your really good drinks and food of what you are craving! read more

Very interesting vibe. It was sort of retro/jazz style with velvet seating and records and music posters on the walls, but the food was kind of old school Italian with a twist. Our waiter was friendly, but perhaps over friendly offering advice when we didn't ask for it. As recommended however, we got 5 dishes for 3 people and it was a good amount. For a starter we did the burrata e avocado which for as simple as it sounds was suuuuuper good. It was definitely a little expensive, but you got a lot of cheese and avocado and bread. For pastas we did the il vincetore and the tortelli. For an award-winning dish the il vincetore was just ok and very hard to eat with a fork since it was basically a soup. The tortelli was incredible and the waiter told us it was one of the only dishes that had stayed on the menu since they opened. We did the carrot side dish which I really enjoyed though it wasn't anything crazy special. We did the pollo Alla bolognese as our main which I found to be underwhelming though the sauce was really good. read more

See all

The pasta dish we ordered had a sausage on top of the pasta with peppers and onions just a bad combo in my opinion peppers and onions Chicago style just does not go well on top of pasta. The pasta was starchy and slimey. Maybe we just ordered the wrong item. But it was suggested by our waiter! read more

Ummo lived up to all of my expectations and more. I was tasked in finding a restaurant to have a birthday dinner with friends. So, after some research and previewing pictures of their appealing dishes and stunning interior, I became excited to bring my friend to this place. The space was open and beautifully done, and were met with welcoming service. The few drinks we ordered were delicious, and the food did not take long to come out. We shared and were able to try every dish. Each dish was delicious and had its own unique flavor. Afterwards, our server brought out a complimentary birthday cake for our friend, and it was actually very enjoyable way to end our meal. Once we were done with dinner we were able to explore the upstairs lounge area which had plenty of seating, a bar, a pool table, and lots of photo ops. We had a great time and highly recommend! read more

See all

I ordered wrong last night--the caesar salad is not good and the smoked cauliflower is meh. My parter got the carbonara pasta which I tried a bite of and it was pretty good (definitely better than my choices) and we shared the pane della casa bread which was good. Overall, I walked away feeling like I paid way too much for a meal that I didn't really enjoy. read more

Stopped by Ummo for happy hour on a Wednesday evening and couldn't recommend it enough! It was a little slow, which was nice because I could hear my friend and we had no issue getting a seat at the bar. I would imagine the other days may be a bit more crowded. I ordered an espresso martini and it was out of this world! There was a huge dollop of homemade whipped cream on top which perfectly melted into the drink as i drank it. If you don't like sweet or dairy, I would request no whipped cream. read more

Ummo - Espresso martini - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all