Bella Notte Ristorante

Italian restaurant · West Town

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"Italian stalwart Bella Notte Ristorante is permanently closed just weeks shy of its 28th anniversary at 1374 W. Grand Avenue as its owners prepare for a move to suburban Downers Grove, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Co-owners and brothers Victor and Ramon Aguirre, as well as their father, Ramon Aguirre Sr., told reporters that steep permit costs and fines from the city have become a significant problem for the business, as well as concerns about crime, high third-party delivery fees, and a dearth of fans visiting the nearby United Center. An immigrant who arrived in the U.S. at age 15, Aguirre Sr. founded Bella Notte in 1995 and several of the restaurant’s alumni have gone on to open their restaurants, including Volare Ristorante Italiano, Chicago Cut Steakhouse, and Gio’s Cafe & Deli." - Ashok Selvam

Chicago Restaurant Closings for Summer/Fall 2023 - Eater Chicago

1374 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 Get directions

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