"Phil Vettel thinks Che Figata has some kinks to work out. The 3-month-old Italian restaurant in Naperville features dozens of dishes but “all this abundance comes with a certain sacrifice of focus” and there are “sloppy errors” abound. Porchetta is “disappointingly dry” and swordfish similarly yields “bone-dry, grainy-textured flesh.” A dish promising scallops, pork belly, lobster, and polenta is missing the swine and the “overcooked” lobster is “conspicuous by their meager size.” There is promise, though, as the “terrific” pizzas are “airy” and “well-crisped” while the pastas are also good, especially the short-rib ravioli with black truffle and Gorgonzola in a Parmesan brodo. For dessert, “very good” gelati are served with pistachios, amarena cherries, and pistachio tuille." - Jeffy Mai
