The place: really interesting decor- like walking into a converted church, or a place that bought out a church yard sale with mosaic tiles on the cold case, the last supper on a massive mural taking up most of one wall, vintage lamp, all thoughtfully curated to create a modern, yet familiar vibe. Service was excellent. We never had empty water glasses, and though I didn't get an alcoholic drink (dry January), when we ordered the tiramisu which was soaked in fernet, our server wanted to make sure alcohol in that form was okay. One thing to note - the tables at the benches are REALLY close together. I'm not an exceptionally large person, but with a puffy coat in the winter, squeezing in between the tables was a bit of a feat. Those seats are definitely not for everyone. The taste: focaccia - the fermented garlic honey butter - an amazing conception. Rich, balanced, on top of the bitter and sour notes of the focaccia, was a great way to kick off the meal. The carrot dish was well-portioned, and the pickled turnips made the dish especially interesting. The carrots had a depth of flavor that I'll be thinking about for a while. The scallops. Oh the scallops. Cooked to perfection, swimming in a sea of rich, cheesy risotto. The onions added an acidic break you needed. Lasagna - solid. Hefty. Rich. A well-executed piece of lasagna, though we may not order it the next time we end up here. The seasonal sundae included a rich and delicious peanut butter gelato paired with a lighter raspberry sorbet. I thought the tiramisu, while not coffee forward, had bitter, dark chocolate notes in it that I enjoyed, but my boyfriend really had an aversion to the fernet soaked cake. I think they rotate the tiramisus, so if fernet isn't your thing, don't fret. My face: satisfied smile. $150 pre-tip for the dishes above plus a couple alcoholic drinks and a Diet Coke. Reservations at 6, out at 7:20. Enjoy. read more

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Food, cocktails, and vibe were all amazing. I got the fried chicken Marsala and wedge, both were outstanding and big enough portions to share or have take home. read more

I love this little spot, it's so unassuming and lovely. The most unexpected items are SO delicious. It's been months and I still can't stop thinking about the carrots or the shrimp toast. The apps were definitely the best part. We also had chicken Parmesan and scallops as the mains, which were good but more classic. The other items though... yummm. read more

Went to Void a few weeks back. We live near and frequent that area a lot (Central Park, Mother's Ruin, Loaf Lounge, Deep Red, etc.) and were glad to see a new restaurant come together. Unfortunately, the experience was pretty disappointing. We had a reservation, so can't say much about the wait. As other reviewers have mentioned, it is a nice looking space. Got seated pretty quickly once we got in. The food was okay. Portions are small for what they charge, but that seems to be more and more the case around town. Entrees - branzino was fine but not much to it. Also got the Spaghetti uh-ohs, which were also decent but way overpriced. It's mostly a cute gimmick that comes to the table in a can. I appreciate the nostalgia, but my portion was small and had very few meatballs (maybe that's the uh-oh of it). The flavors were pretty good, but there was not much there, frankly, past the gimmick. But we were there for a good time and could have been more fine with it, if it wasn't for the service. Our waitperson (an older, gray haired woman) was the problem. After getting our drink orders, tried to push us into ordering our meal. Okay, we just basically sat down so needed a few minutes. Drinks (quite good) came and we were ready to order. The waitperson got a little more pushy and then huffy when they realized that we were not interested in ordering starters. We were expecting a nicely portioned Italian meal, so didn't want to get too full and prefer to leave room for dessert. We each ordered salads and entrees but that did not seem to be enough for our waitperson. Well, that was it for seeing the waitperson at our table. A runner dropped off the food. We would see her walking around but just far enough away, never came back to check on us or to see if we wanted another drink or anything. I sat there waiting to order another drink and just got more and more annoyed. No one came by or said anything to us. I guess I could've gone up to the bar to ask for a drink but I was getting aggravated. Plus, I'm at a restaurant with someone who is *supposed* to be waiting on our table. This isn't like Italy where the waitstaff leave you alone but are still walking by, smoothly checking to see if your glasses are empty. If the waitperson wanted to pad the bill with starters, why not see if we wanted more drinks? We walked to the restaurant and I would've had three drinks in total and my spouse would've had at least two if not three. We've been around industry folks long enough to know how those margins work. After studiously ignoring us for a while, she could not help but come by since we were obviously done with dirty dishes on the table. Then they were chipper as they asked if we wanted anything else. This was after her coming by once in over an hour. Nope, that was it, we are done with the place. Ready to walk to another establishment to get a long-awaited drink, forget about dessert. It's too bad, because we had really wanted a new Italian spot to go to. I'm glad others seem to have enjoyed their experience. Void is not quite a "red gravy" type of spot, but has enough that's close if trying to make things a little more elevated. At those prices, however, I am not into paying a premium for that kind of service. Plenty of new spots are opening up in the neighborhood anyway. read more

I've been here 3 times and each time it was delicious. Love the specialty pastas, the Cobb salad and the bread.

We did an early reservation one day. The food was excellent, drinks were unusual and good and service was on point. This is a late review so I think the menu has changed but I got a pork dish was ahhhmazing. We'll definitely be back. read more

Really good really tasty really cool spin on classic dishes like the chicken Marsala which was my favorite But everything was great, especially the drinks and tbh the drinks were on par with the food and I could come here just for the drinks alone Apparently one of the owners is a former violet hour bar manager so it aligns Enjoy read more

The food here was delicious! My husband and I came and ordered a few cocktails, all amazing and well curated. We also got the focaccia which literally melted in my mouth. For our dinner, we shared the chicken parm and the ravioli. That worked out great because the chicken parm came as is, without a side, strange, but again it worked out with the seasonal ravioli. The service was great, the restaurant itself was nicely decorated. We sat at a table but it would be fun to sit at the large wooden bar next time. Would come again! read more

Went on a tasting journey last night and was NOT disappointed!!! Every single thing we got was absolutely amazing. Think Lula Cafe inspired food with an edgy sense of humor in a kitchy dimly lit upscale dive bar. I did the unthinkable and didn't take a single photo, but, the food is SO GOOD you can just trust me that I wouldn't steer you wrong here. We started with the housemade foccacia and cheese plate. The foccacia was fresh, buttery, with a crispy crust. Outstanding. The cheese plate was the perfect tasting amount for the three of us, really salty, really yummy with some honey chili peppers on the side which was a REALLY nice touch. Pork Belly with polenta was absolutely amazing!! The mushrooms were a perfect addition. We had the spaghetti-uh-ohs and the lasagna, which were so rich and tasty. Like what home cooked wishes it was...we had the steak which was cooked perfectly, and dressed with onions and pickled shallots, which is honestly now my favorite way to have steak. We got the gelato, sorbet, and the tiramisu lol. (We calorie banked for this hahaha) The dark chocolate gelato was the best I've ever had, truly unforgettable. The sorbet as well, I felt like I was having Michelin star dessert. The tiramisu was INSANE. I will be back to try the rest of your menu! Praying you have espresso or french press next time....after all that food, I need a pick me up. read more

Avoid the Noid, avoid a droid, but don't avoid Void. Simple menu with delicious Italian family style meals. The drink list is simple, but they have a full bar. Find it along Milwaukee ave read more

Void - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We discovered this Italian American bar and restaurant while walking down Milwaukee Ave. Despite the construction outside, it's warm and welcoming inside. The service and staff were so friendly and welcoming. My favorite dish was the spaghetti uh-ohs, a delicious take on the canned meal from childhood. read more

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Really liked this place! Ambiance is cozy and feels like a 1970's Italian restaurant in the Twilight Zone. Service was prompt and warm. We had the Spaghetti Uh-o's and the mushroom dish. Both were fantastic! Really excited to have a gem like this in the neighborhood and we will definitely be back- this is the PERFECT winter restaurant for when you want elevated comfort food. read more

Void - Spaghetti Uh-O's - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food at Void is very good. The foccacia is perfect, the steak delicious. However, I'm taking off a star for two reasons: first we called ahead to ensure there were good gluten-free options and were assured that many things could be made gluten-free. Then when we got there, that wasn't the case. Additionally, our server was quite rude. We did get a chance to meet the owner and when he waited on us a couple times when our regular server was busy, it was clear he knows what he is doing. I recommend he give some re-training to his service staff who weren't nearly as good or gracious at service as he is. read more

Delicious food! They could do with adding to the menu especially since many of the portions are very small.

The bread and butter are incredible and the rotating sundae is always a delight. Handmade pasta is also amazing.

We've been looking forward to trying this new spot in Avondale, and it absolutely merited all of the 5 star reviews. It was an amazing 10/10! Such a cool place with a warm and cozy eclectic vibe. The food is delicious and not your typical Italian fare. Dishes may sound familiar, but the talented chefs have creatively elevated and reinvented them so well, that every bite is like a new experience. They serve family style so everything arrives to the table carefully choreographed. Staff is friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. Our party of four tried a ton of dishes, beer, wine, and a few signature cocktails (Sun Devil, Teaches of Beaches) but the menu does change, so we can't wait to come back and experience more! Noteworthy Dishes: Focaccia, Rainbow Carrots, Spaghetti Uh-Ohs, Chicken Parmesan, Scallops with Miso Brown Butter Risotto (my personal favorite), Gnocchi, Beans, Drunken PBJ Gelato/Sorbet, Tiramisu. It does get super crazy busy on the weekends so try to go midweek if you want a more intimate experience. read more

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Great local spot with good food, great service, and cocktails. Comfort food done well. Try the spaghetti uh ohs!!

The spaghetti uh ohs were yummy and such a fun presentation. Service was attentive without being overbearing and the restaurant was clean, the bathroom was clean. It was quiet enough that I could hear the conversation at my table. read more

Came in with a group six so had a chance to try lots of dishes. Food and service are amazing. Everything we had was excellent. The space isn't particularly special but I really liked the spacing of the tables. I didn't feel like the tables were on top of each other. Cocktails were good as well. read more

Okay, stopped by on a whim. First off, the staff were genuinely nice and the vibes are really laid back. On top of that the food is amazing. Especially the shrimp scampi toast. It's flavorful and unique, absolutely delicious. Ngl, they taxing, but I'm planning on going back so it was worth it. read more

Very good food, I had the prawn toast and we tried the chicken Marsala and charcuterie. It was delicious and quirky but also trendy in a dimmed mood fine-dining cool way. It was welcoming and felt like a real date being in there. Cool place! read more

Dayummmmmmm this place was awesome! The food was perfection and the drinks were amazing. Since the menu was so good we couldn't decide on what to order. So we decided to pick the pork belly and lasagna. Pork belly was my fav! Bartender was super friendly and attentive even when I asked for a weird add to my drink. I took zero pics- sorry I was a mission! read more

Great atmosphere. Great local spot. Yummy cocktails. Highly end spaghetti Os are a must try. Pat the owner was an amazing host!

DO NOT AVOID VOID!!! LOVE this brand new place in our neighborhood! My drink, the anditote was exactly what I was looking for and my husband loved his Manhatten. The focaccia and all its fixin's were so good as was the wedge salad. The ravioli was so unique and inspiring with its apple and squash etc. Our server and everyone we came across were super nice and attentive. The environment is cozy and this place is gonna be. a big hit! read more

The bartender who served us was amazing! Very friendly, great conversation, and super knowledgeable about cocktails and the menu. And the food was AMAZING. I'd come just for the some drinks and 50 orders of the foccacia with fermented garlic butter. Just wow! read more

Staff was super nice and accommodating. Really wanted to like this place and it certainly wasn't bad by any means but I didn't think the food was exceptional in any way. Portions were great. Was super full. Two main plates were both cold temp wise. Handkerchief pasta was cold. Scallops were also barely warm with room temp risotto. At almost 150 a head for food and drink I know I can find something better. read more

What a gem! Cozy dining room, delicious food, and thoughtful service. We made a reservation for four at the bar, so I wasn't sure what to expect. We were happy the seats and service! We were dining with a vegetarian and there were plenty of options. Can't wait to go back to try other dishes! read more

Discovered Void from an Instagram video and it did not disappoint. Everything from the service to the atmosphere to the food was fantastic. First off, the interior decorating is gorgeous, the candles are a nice touch. Normally they only sell wine by the bottle but the owner kind enough to serve us by the glass. Best Pinot Grigio we've ever tasted. The menu is constantly being changed based on what they're able to buy locally that day! Some of my must try's are... - Focaccia Bread (in my top 3 breads all time) - Cauliflower - Ravioli (best bite of the night, such a unique taste packed with layer upon layer of flavor) Definitely would recommend, snag a reservation before the rest of Chicago catches on. read more

The bartender was really nice also had really good items to recommend risotto was fire ! Will come back with a guest ! It's a must !

Ate here for the first time tonight - so impressed! The cocktails were great. We tried the focaccia, cauliflower, ravioli and pork belly - all SO good. Service was fast and vibes were on point. Will definitely be back! read more

Great! Very cool and comfortable vibe. Innovative, amazing dishes. Terrific staff. If a staff member recommends a dish or drink, order it! I love the family style atmosphere. Everything we ordered was fantastic. Wishing this great addition to Avondale much success! read more

Amazing spot. Ambience is cozy and comfortable. Service is friendly and knowledgeable. Food and drinks are stellar. Price point is super fair. I will be back. read more