Jim I.
Yelp
If you get anything from this review, just know that the dinner and the complete experience at Cicciotti's was terrific!
Dropped in simply out of convenience, since my girlfriend and I were visiting Chicago for a few days, and we attended the Titanic exhibit in this shopping mall. When we left, I just used Yelp to find a nearby place with some decent selections, not to mention options for my girlfriend's many dietary restrictions.
This place had terrific reviews, and I can see why. Dinner was phenomenal! Seriously, everything was delicious, especially the things my girlfriend ordered. She was relieved and delighted with everything we ate.
The service was also fantastic. Waiters were attentive but not bothersome. And the ambience of the place was perfect. We felt comfortable dropping in with our casual clothes, but the place definitely had s nice classy feel, so we would've been just as comfortable if we had been dressed up for a date night or special occasion.
The price was very reasonable. You know how you make a guess as to what you think the bill will be before you receive it? I often factor in the ambience if the place, the service, and of course the menu items ordered. Things usually seem affordable while we're ordering from the menu, but we tend to order whatever we want and the bill tends to creep up by the time we are done. However, I was surprised that the bill was very fair, and way under my usual expectations!
It was a delightful surprise finding this gem! If we lived closer, we'd be regulars at Cicciotti's.