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Spiaggia and Cafe Spiaggia

Editorial Review

Drenched in awards and a coveted four-star rating, Spiaggia plies diners with Chicago's best jacket-required Italian, with elegant meat and seafood dishes that place as much gravity on mouthfeel and presentation as they do on taste. Besides the palpitation-precipitating prices, it's also known for its similarly heart-stopping views of the lake. Unless you've got $200 to drop, head for its more casual café with a similar menu for much less bread.

Features

  • Celeb Chef
  • Desserts Exceptional
  • Good for Groups
  • Hot Spot
  • Wine List Extensive

Attributes

  • Price:
    $$$$
  • Reservations:
    Recommended
  • Alcohol:
    Full Bar
  • Vibe:
    Romantic/Date Spot
  • Restaurant Type:
    Italian

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