"Just because a spot has a bar with regulars doesn’t make it “just like Cheers,” and obnoxiously saying so is usually wishful thinking. But Mart Antony’s might actually qualify. It’s on the border of West Town and the West Loop, and looks like a typical neighborhood corner tavern. It also happens to be a fantastic Italian restaurant. The owner, servers, and bartenders are all warm, welcoming, and will chat with you even if it’s your first time there. On any given night, it’s full of friends getting together after work and couples on casual dates—and you’ll quickly realize that this restaurant is their “place.” Sit at the bar, order the rigatoni diavolo or the gnocchi, and everyone at Mart Antony will know your name, eventually." - adrian kane, veda kilaru
