Got seated, waited 10-15 minutes, no service. Went elsewhere. We were among the only POC in the restaurant, for what it’s worth.
Service: 1
JinSoo Huh
Post show drinks w previous,‘Michael Victor
Rachel D.
A great environment and very tasty food! Would recommend the gnocchi and arancini! Will definitely go back!
Booked a normal rez then called to change time and was told no problem. Arrived and sat in basement alone and didn't see a server for 30min...service was so slow down there and it just felt off being in a basement room. They told us we booked that room but clearly the person who changed our rez over phone had done and not mentioned that.
Staff very friendly and knowledgeable but slightly disorganized which wouldn't be a deal breaker for me to go back the ambiance was fantastic enough alone for me to return. The value of the food and wine was slightly overpriced but never the less very delicious. I think the bill with tip was $200 when I feel like the bill with tip should've been $150-$160 based off the quality and quantity of our food items. This is just my personal opinion others may differ but 4.2/5 stars is definitely a fair review from me. Hard to be perfect all the time but this experience was definitely near.
i'm only writing this review to save another unsuspecting soul of wasting $400. 1 server for the room and bar, which could have been feasible if she had any kind of support or managerial staff to help her. and if she had more years of experience. i'm assuming a manager was on his laptop most of the time we were there, completely tone deaf to the drowning waitress. not enough bread served with the cheese platter, the aioli for truffle fries just tasted like blended oil, risotto had an unknown flavor profile that certainly wasn't mushroom, the most disgusting tiramisu i've ever had. and for a place that calls itself a wine bar there's a laughable selection of barely any wines. i almost never write a bad review but in the end spending over $400 for the comedy of errors that was this dinner, i need to let other diners know. to top it off the check was dropped after numerous requests to pay without mention of a 20% gratuity included. we had no problem paying the gratuity but this policy needs to be mentioned to the guest when the check is dropped.
Kendra Rei
Place was shoulder to shoulder and we were told after an hour we needed to be done because our reserved table time had ended. Later we were told this was an error we actually had another 15 min because they're tables are reserved for 90 min. I recall this being a thing during the pandemic but this place was packed so there were no pandemic precautions going on otherwise. If I had known ahead that there was a strict 90 min table time I would not have made the reservation as I don't like to be rushed. Or a may have pre-ordered so I actually had 90 min to eat and drink. They also gave me Humbolt Fog which is a goat cheese in place of gorgonzola.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Sam Ferber
This place is a Lakeview gem! Great food and atmosphere, would highly recommend as a date night spot or a dinner out with friends. Thanks for a great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always a great experience here! The blonde bartender/server is amazing, knows just the right questions to ask when guiding wine choices, and is so friendly! The food is super delicious, played very well and has generous portion sizes. The menu may seem limited if it's your first time but everything is tasty. The pesto gnocchi (cut into squares) is a big reason I come here so often and speak highly of the restaurant!
Rebecca Lenkiewicz
Freaking delicious! Ari was so welcoming, warm, and friendly. Attentive and took our dinner from great to amazing! Get the brussel sprouts, meatballs, tortellini, and the steak. He recommended it all (and topped us with a rec of prosecco) and didn't disappoint. So so so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Carpaccio, Blue Point Oysters, Hanger Steak, Dates, Meatballs
Staff are really friendly and very helpful! Food was top notch. Pork belly was my favorite. Happy hour 5-6 (mon-thur) $8 wine, $9 cocktails. Paid parking right outside. Aryeh the manager is a legend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delena Day
Our bartender Miriam is amazing!!!! We have been to Chicago many times and this place was by far our absolute favorite place here!!!! Ari is a bourbon enthusiast and one of our newest friends in the Windy City. Arancini with truffle cream sauce ….. OMG!!!!! Try it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Arancini
Monica N.
Cute little neighborhood spot! The service was great. Our waitress knew our group was having a "catch up" dinner and gave us space which we appreciated. She did a great job giving us a break down about the wine as well. The Ena Rosso was very easy to drink and on the lighter side. The Valpolicella was a bit closer to what a Cabernet would taste like. The Enna Rosso was our favorite! They both were very different wines for sure. Food: - Arancini: so so yummy! If you love truffle, you have to get this because the sauce for the balls are just so stinking delicious - Meat&Cheese board: normally I go for the meats but the meat just didn't hit right. I don't think it has anything to do with the freshness but maybe the supplier? Idk, something just didn't make me want to keep grabbing for more! The cheeses were all delicious - Burrata: love a red pepper and goat cheese combo - Pear Salad: this was on the larger portion side. It was a good salad with an appropriate amount of dressing for me (I like a little bit more dressing) - Gnocchi and Tagliatelle were our favorites. Both were so fresh and had the right amount of sauce to pasta ratio to soak up all the goodness. Overall: this amount of food was enough for 5 of us girls and we had a great night.
Olivia B.
Amazing spot all around and I've been here a good handful of times over the last few years. I dined here most recently with friends and we love that the plates are all small so you can try a whole bunch of things and share. Here's a run down of the food: We had the arancini (wasn't my fave, a bit dry), beef carpaccio (so good), dates (100% amazing definitely order these, best thing we ate), Brussels sprouts (so good), fries (not my fave). It's fun to mix it up and try a bunch of different things. In the past I've ordered pastas here and always love those as well. Our service on this particular night was sloooooow which is why I knocked a star off, we had to flag down our waiter whenever we needed anything and it would take a long time to get his attention. Also by the time we left it was pretty packed and so loud it was hard to hear our table's conversation. The place is small and a bit of a puzzle to get around. Overall, an underrated spot and one I plan to come back to again and again. Great for girls night, family in town, or a date. Definitely recommend!
Karen K.
Wow, this place really delivers!! The ambiance is comforting and the service was exceptional. We were driving in for a concert at the Vic Theater and actually had to call and push our reservation back 30 minutes on a busy Friday night and they were accommodating. Our food was delicious. It's truly an authentic Italian vibe. The wine options were fantastic and plentiful. Would love to come back to this spot someday
Got seated, waited 10-15 minutes, no service. Went elsewhere. We were among the only POC in the restaurant, for what it’s worth.
Service: 1
Post show drinks w previous,‘Michael Victor
A great environment and very tasty food! Would recommend the gnocchi and arancini! Will definitely go back!
Booked a normal rez then called to change time and was told no problem. Arrived and sat in basement alone and didn't see a server for 30min...service was so slow down there and it just felt off being in a basement room. They told us we booked that room but clearly the person who changed our rez over phone had done and not mentioned that.
Staff very friendly and knowledgeable but slightly disorganized which wouldn't be a deal breaker for me to go back the ambiance was fantastic enough alone for me to return. The value of the food and wine was slightly overpriced but never the less very delicious. I think the bill with tip was $200 when I feel like the bill with tip should've been $150-$160 based off the quality and quantity of our food items. This is just my personal opinion others may differ but 4.2/5 stars is definitely a fair review from me. Hard to be perfect all the time but this experience was definitely near.
i'm only writing this review to save another unsuspecting soul of wasting $400. 1 server for the room and bar, which could have been feasible if she had any kind of support or managerial staff to help her. and if she had more years of experience. i'm assuming a manager was on his laptop most of the time we were there, completely tone deaf to the drowning waitress. not enough bread served with the cheese platter, the aioli for truffle fries just tasted like blended oil, risotto had an unknown flavor profile that certainly wasn't mushroom, the most disgusting tiramisu i've ever had. and for a place that calls itself a wine bar there's a laughable selection of barely any wines. i almost never write a bad review but in the end spending over $400 for the comedy of errors that was this dinner, i need to let other diners know. to top it off the check was dropped after numerous requests to pay without mention of a 20% gratuity included. we had no problem paying the gratuity but this policy needs to be mentioned to the guest when the check is dropped.
Place was shoulder to shoulder and we were told after an hour we needed to be done because our reserved table time had ended. Later we were told this was an error we actually had another 15 min because they're tables are reserved for 90 min. I recall this being a thing during the pandemic but this place was packed so there were no pandemic precautions going on otherwise. If I had known ahead that there was a strict 90 min table time I would not have made the reservation as I don't like to be rushed. Or a may have pre-ordered so I actually had 90 min to eat and drink. They also gave me Humbolt Fog which is a goat cheese in place of gorgonzola.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
This place is a Lakeview gem! Great food and atmosphere, would highly recommend as a date night spot or a dinner out with friends. Thanks for a great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always a great experience here! The blonde bartender/server is amazing, knows just the right questions to ask when guiding wine choices, and is so friendly! The food is super delicious, played very well and has generous portion sizes. The menu may seem limited if it's your first time but everything is tasty. The pesto gnocchi (cut into squares) is a big reason I come here so often and speak highly of the restaurant!
Freaking delicious! Ari was so welcoming, warm, and friendly. Attentive and took our dinner from great to amazing! Get the brussel sprouts, meatballs, tortellini, and the steak. He recommended it all (and topped us with a rec of prosecco) and didn't disappoint. So so so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Carpaccio, Blue Point Oysters, Hanger Steak, Dates, Meatballs
Restaurantji Recommends
Staff are really friendly and very helpful! Food was top notch. Pork belly was my favorite. Happy hour 5-6 (mon-thur) $8 wine, $9 cocktails. Paid parking right outside. Aryeh the manager is a legend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our bartender Miriam is amazing!!!! We have been to Chicago many times and this place was by far our absolute favorite place here!!!! Ari is a bourbon enthusiast and one of our newest friends in the Windy City. Arancini with truffle cream sauce ….. OMG!!!!! Try it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Arancini
Cute little neighborhood spot! The service was great. Our waitress knew our group was having a "catch up" dinner and gave us space which we appreciated. She did a great job giving us a break down about the wine as well. The Ena Rosso was very easy to drink and on the lighter side. The Valpolicella was a bit closer to what a Cabernet would taste like. The Enna Rosso was our favorite! They both were very different wines for sure. Food: - Arancini: so so yummy! If you love truffle, you have to get this because the sauce for the balls are just so stinking delicious - Meat&Cheese board: normally I go for the meats but the meat just didn't hit right. I don't think it has anything to do with the freshness but maybe the supplier? Idk, something just didn't make me want to keep grabbing for more! The cheeses were all delicious - Burrata: love a red pepper and goat cheese combo - Pear Salad: this was on the larger portion side. It was a good salad with an appropriate amount of dressing for me (I like a little bit more dressing) - Gnocchi and Tagliatelle were our favorites. Both were so fresh and had the right amount of sauce to pasta ratio to soak up all the goodness. Overall: this amount of food was enough for 5 of us girls and we had a great night.
Amazing spot all around and I've been here a good handful of times over the last few years. I dined here most recently with friends and we love that the plates are all small so you can try a whole bunch of things and share. Here's a run down of the food: We had the arancini (wasn't my fave, a bit dry), beef carpaccio (so good), dates (100% amazing definitely order these, best thing we ate), Brussels sprouts (so good), fries (not my fave). It's fun to mix it up and try a bunch of different things. In the past I've ordered pastas here and always love those as well. Our service on this particular night was sloooooow which is why I knocked a star off, we had to flag down our waiter whenever we needed anything and it would take a long time to get his attention. Also by the time we left it was pretty packed and so loud it was hard to hear our table's conversation. The place is small and a bit of a puzzle to get around. Overall, an underrated spot and one I plan to come back to again and again. Great for girls night, family in town, or a date. Definitely recommend!
Wow, this place really delivers!! The ambiance is comforting and the service was exceptional. We were driving in for a concert at the Vic Theater and actually had to call and push our reservation back 30 minutes on a busy Friday night and they were accommodating. Our food was delicious. It's truly an authentic Italian vibe. The wine options were fantastic and plentiful. Would love to come back to this spot someday