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Tony Mantuano made a name for himself with the high-end, highly acclaimed Spiaggia–not to mention his appearance on Top Chef Masters–but this late-night Italian pizza place is not secon... read more
The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel’s restaurant is all about Italian classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Start with complimentary olives and cheese, then order your choice of fresh bread and o... read more
The simple truth is that there are few meals more satisfying than a warm plate of perfectly made hand-cut pasta, especially in a city where winter lasts for a solid seven months. That’s just ... read more
The premise might be simple--neighborhood sandwiches and pastries-- but with chefs from Trotter's and North Pond, you know you're in good hands. Stop in for lunch at one of the quaint marble cafe ... read more
Taking over an old antique shop, this neighborhood Italian joint serves as a European style coffeehouse in the morning and churns out Northern Italian fare at night. The rustic interior is ideal fo... read more
Thoughtful BYO Italian restaurant on the Lincoln Square stretch boasts housemade pasta and rotating specials. Chef Massimo di Vuolo is intent on bringing an authentic experience to his diners, an... read more
In an effort to resurrect the former Gennaro's, Scott Harris (famous for Mia Francesca) offers up this slightly larger 100-seat homage. The legendary pan-fried pork chops, homemade ravioli, eggpl... read more
Designed like a cavernous, old library with bookshelves, leather banquettes and recessed lighting, this massive restaurant in the JW Marriot has former Cibo Matto chef Todd Stein behind the menu.... read more
The owners of Letizia's Natural Bakery and Enoteca Roma have combined the brilliance of both to create this Logan Square pizza cafe. The bright, pretty space is decked out in simple hardwood, acc... read more
The owners behind Chicago's Mia Francesca empire came up with this winning combination of wine shop and restaurant, and you'll be hard pressed to escape the shop with a bottle of Italian red and... read more
Even though this chic pizzeria sits next door to its owner's Urban Burger Bar, you'll be hard pressed to find much crossover. House-made pastas, Italian cheeses and a 70-bottle wine list are enti... read more
As if Logan Square needed more fire. At least this new spot can hold its own; 900-degree oven turns out authentic Neopolitan pizza pies in 80 seconds flat. Exposed brick, lots of light and handmade... read more
Designer and conceptualist Brendan Sodikoff (French Laundry, Ritz Paris) brings all sorts of cooking experience to River North, but it's the unique interior that'll catch your eye: vintage revolvi... read more
Known for his house-made pastas, customer greetings and BYOB policy, Chef-owner Cesar Pineda (Ravenswood's Caro Mio) has opened up Ciao Amore in the heart of Pilsen, dishing ricotta-stuffed gnocchi... read more
With AIC's new Modern Wing comes Chef Tony Mantuano's take on modern Italian cuisine. Inside, Terzo Piano is a work of art itself, awash with inspired white-on-white furnishing sitting behind a wal... read more
Completing a trifecta of excellent Italian restaurants, Trattoria del Merlo is the third in the mini-culinary empire begun by Silvia Marani and Giampaolo Sassi back in the 90s. While the trattoria'... read more
Pairing Italian and Bosnian cuisine isn't the only unique thing up the sleeves of owner Nino Divanovic; Fontana Grill will be offering - when the liquor license arrives - an Italian wine concept wh... read more
Built by the same guys who put together city-favorites Blackbird and SushiSamba Rio, Piccolo Sogno stands out in structure: Venetian plastered walls, terrazzo floors, Italian marble, backlit alabas... read more
If you’ve recently passed by the former Duchamp restaurant, y...
The Sandoval brothers--Alfredo, Felipe and Patricio--of Mercadito r...
A gallery of “slurp shots” (pictures of diners slurping...
Tony Mantuano made a name for himself with the high-end, highly acc...
Moncler's Gold Coast outpost brings a touch of Haute-Savoie chic to...