Coco Pazzo

Coco Pazzo is a gem in the heart of Chicago 🇮🇹✨ From the moment I walked in, the warm ambiance and welcoming staff set the tone for a great dining experience. The candlelit tables and rustic decor created a cozy yet elegant atmosphere 🍷🍽️ The Chicago Restaurant Week menu was a perfect way to experience the restaurant. Every course was beautifully prepared with fresh ingredients and rich flavors. The meal was balanced, satisfying, and ended on a sweet note with a decadent dessert 🍫🍨 Service was attentive and thoughtful, making the experience even better. Coco Pazzo is the perfect spot for an authentic Italian meal in the city. Highly recommend checking it out, especially during Chicago Restaurant Week ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Food was great, although they could use a lesson in deboning the sea bass. My friend found multiple bones. The experience was less than satisfactory as our server only came to our table twice. After we received our app, she never came back to our table. Others cleared our plates and brought out our entrees. When you spend over $250 you expect more from staff.

The Rigatoni alla buttera was perfection on so many levels. I also loved the cesaer salad. The flavors were amazing. The vibe of the restaurant was Classy Italian. Established and well trained wait staff. The waiter spoke Italian as well which made me feel like I was in Italy. Great wine list. Wonderful experience overall.

We started with the tuna crudo and octopus which were stellar. Super simple but round flavors and well balanced. The Wild Boar Pappardelle was AMAZING. We also had the rigatoni with sausage and peas as well as the ravioli with brown butter, sage, and potato for our mains.

We had an amazing time at Coco Pazzo! We could feel the great energy as the place quickly filled up - a lively yet comfortable atmosphere. Our waiter was incredibly helpful, guiding us through the menu and evening specials. As for the food – it was delicious! We tried the Rigatoni All Buttera, Petto Di Pollo Ripieno, and Diavola Pizza, all of which were exceptional. We also had the pasta special of the night, and it was definitely a standout! We loved seeing the tableside services happening around the restaurant – it added a nice touch to the experience. A must visit!

Everything was delightful and the complimentary breads are a sweet surprise. We had a great time and thanks to our server’s excellent suggestions, enjoyed every part of our dinner. The fish stew does not disappoint, it’s very filling and full of flavor. Highly suggest the octopus appetizer.

Like WOW! Amazing service, incredible food & great wine list with some older vintages. Our table side ceasar salad was hands down the BEST one I've ever had & believe me I've had them everywhere. Still trying to figure out how that only cost $12.00? Definitely, will be back!

Our expectations were blown away. The moment you walk in, it's so beautiful and smells like Italian heaven. The open wood fired grill with chefs working in harmony all around it was fascinating to watch. The food is out of this world. It was as if we were transported to Italy for a moment in time. I can't imagine a better place to dine in Chicago with friends and family, to celebrate or to impress a date.

Service - Excellent. Very courteous and attentive throughout the meal. Ambiance - The restaurant has a rustic feel and is elegantly designed and allows for friendly conversation without shouting above each other. The windows are also lovely because you can see the city around you. It also has heavy velvet curtains that you can draw to separate you if you want more distance from the table behind you. An excellent design feature. Food - The branzino was delicious according to my husband and plated table side. However the sides dishes were overcooked. I ordered the seafood stew and it was way over salted and almost inedible. My husband has had this dish before and it was absolutely delicious. It is still one of our favorite restaurants and we have had many memorable meals there before.

This restaurant could be great, but it just appeared to be understaffed on the restaurant floor this Saturday night. Our poor waiter was running around like a chicken with his head cut off. Once we ordered he became scarce as his # of tables increased. We couldn't tell exactly but he had at least 12 tables some with pretty large parties. Anyway onto to food critique. Food: The restaurant delivers a small spinach and cheese between flatbread delighter upon seating , not a lot of flavor on this. Also received some focaccia bread and bread sticks with some olive oil for dipping. Would have been better if they had added a little salt and pepper to the oil or ideally some balsamic vinegar. We started with the special duck ragu with a pappardelle style pasta. This was delicious!!! Would have been great with some Parmesan but we couldn't make eye contact to flag anyone down, by the time one of the waitstaff noticed we hadn't gotten the parm we were 3/4 of the way through the course. We also ordered the Branzino. Very excited as many reviews had raved and we saw a couple other parties have this filleted table side while we were there. Unlike the others we saw, ours was delivered on the cart but sat there getting cold until another female waiter from the section next to us noticed and came over and started the filleting process. Unfortunately it seemed her 1st time as there was quite a few bones left behind and a fair amount of the fish was left on the original serving platter and never made it to our plates. It also took her awhile. So basically it was relatively cold by the time it made it to our table. Also would have benefitted from a little bit of salt and pepper with the lemon that was provided but again we could not flag anyone down to provide this. There was also a fairly long wait between our 1st and 2nd courses of 32 minutes. I'm not one to complain especially when you see someone struggling as our waiter was this evening, however with tip this is a $162 meal. It should be properly and timely served, right? If you are dining here I would suggest sitting at the bar. It seemed that those diners were getting consistent service and timely delivery of food. Also perhaps come early before the dining room fills up and they are under duress. And ask for pepper and salt at the beginning so that if needed it will be there for u. Maybe Parmesan as well. Ambiance of restaurant is lovely and has a good vibe and feel.

Very disappointed! We asked the sommelier for a full bodied bottle of wine and got something that was a little darker than pink! My husband ordered the pasta with clams and got a bolognese sauce! I ordered the fish special which was striped bass. It was so fishy I could hardly eat it! All in all, very expensive and not worth it. One last detail, we waited for a long time just to be waited on. We were told at least three times, we will be right with you!

For high end dining, you definitely get what you pay for here. The Rigatoni Alla Buttera was divine! Exceptional drinks and attentive service. Peroni was ice cold and the espresso was just as it should be. Carpaccio appetizer was delicious. And service was fantastic. Overall a great experience. Atmosphere is kind of uptight so 4 stars on that because I love a place that knows what they are without overdoing it. Would absolutely visit again, sit at the bar and try a pizza from their wood fired oven.

Great food, service, and ambience. Obviously very popular. Loved the carciofini salad and the Arrabiata pasta with eggplant- never had that before and loved it. And unlike so many places, the Arrabiata here was actually pretty zingy--which is what I'm looking for! Had a very sweet waitress who took great care of my friend and I. I'd definitely go again!

This establishment has a very old-fashioned/rustic esthetic, and I quite enjoyed it. The service was nice and it didn't take long for them to take our order. There are two complementary dishes, a bread and olive oil plate and a spinach and cheese baked dish. Each was created very well, but the spinach dish didn't have as much flavor as I would have liked,but it was a nice addition. We got the beet salad to share, so they split it into two plates, which was nice. It was refreshing, and the mixture of dressing, fruit, cheese, and salad was pretty good. The truffle fries were next, and they were probably the best version of this dish I have ever had. It seems they fried the potatoes with rosemary stems and shallots, which added a delicious flavor blend. Finally, the bolognese was my main dish. It was simplistic but fresh and had a very tomato heavy flavor profile. It was good, but I wish it had a little more intricacy to its flavor. I would probably try another dish next time. Overall, I recommend this Italian restaurant for some delicious food and great service. There seems to be a lot of potentially great menu items to check out.

Went last night for dinner with friends and family as it was the last night before my daughter leaves to college. We had a great meal, the service was excellent and the recommendations by our waitress were perfect. I highly recommend coco Pazzo. Very authentic Italian food.

The restaurant is celebrating its 30th year. With my partner, a long time ago, had memorable meals at Coco on a number of occasions . Partner was otherwise engaged, so after the One-Of-A-Kind show, this time it was daughter and me giving it a go. How was it? Basically, it was all great: service, soup, appetizer, pizza, and pasta. The soup was lentil with prosciutto - small lentils mixed with bits of prosciutto - a slight added ingredient that delighted. The appetizer was a combination of several bean varieties; mixed with a light dressing - lively on what was a cold day. One test of a restaurant is their pizza. We went with Pizza Diavola which featured spicy sausage. Neapolitan in style, the sausage was perfect with its rich tomato sauce. Rigatoni alla Buttera featured fennel sausage. Another artful creation. All of this was perfectly timed by the waitstaff. One had the feeling they were determined to present an extraordinary enjoyable meal. And they did. PS - to start, a small compliment of an appetizer came - great too, nice gesture. And the bread along with breadsticks was, surprise, also great as well.

My medical school friends and I came here on one of the biggest days of our lives--residency match day! After a successful match, all of us were excited to have a nice dinner and spend the evening together. I booked this place for my friends and our guests on Friday for a total of 9 people at 8:30pm. We like Italian and it seemed to accommodate larger groups, so why not? We walked in right on time for our reservation. They said we'd be seated shortly. However, we had to wait 45 MINUTES for our table. We were told to congregate in the crowded area by the door that people used to enter/exit. I've never had to wait that long anywhere. We decided to approach them, and apparently it was because the party at our table would not leave. They seemed unapologetic about it and ignored us every time we asked. They could have made other arrangements or have us sit at the bar or something. When we were finally seated, they just gave us extra bread as an "apology". It was delicious bread, but I think they could've at least gotten us a bottle of wine or something for that long wait... The drinks were fine--nothing special. I ordered the rigatoni dish, and it was not good at all. The sauce was mediocre at best. The sausage tasted old, and I think I felt it the next day. It came out to almost $60 per person which was a complete ripoff. I'm disappointed that a very important evening did not go at all as planned. Will not be returning.

Service, food, ability to have conversation at table (quiet). Restaurant Week option.

One of my favorite places to go for Italian food when I visit Chicago. I love everything about this restaurant. The food, the service, the ambience everything.

I visited this restaurant with a large group after a meeting. They accommodated our group well the nice large table and they were able to accommodate separate checks, which was lovely. However, I have to say the food was definitely underwhelming. I got the soup of the day, which had lentils and "aromatic vegetables" along with some type of meat but the meat was cut so small I barely noticed them and there was nothing special about the vegetables the soup was warm and tasty but definitely underwhelming as one of the specials. The waiter recommended I get a side because the soup was small, but when the soup came out it was more than enough for a small meal and the truffle fries were also disappointing. When in town for a meeting and trying to visit all the great spots, I would pass on this location if I came back again. The ambiance was great and wasn't too loud, but food left a great deal to be desired.

Everything here is great! Service, food and ambiance. The cocktail and menu options are excellent. It's a great place for a birthday or date night.

Ordered medium rare steak and came out well done. We sent it back. It came back rare. And we sent it back again. And the third time it came out medium and we took it. The manager came and gas lit us saying it was medium rare the first time. My girlfriend ordered coffee and the cream was curdled. As compensation we got two tiny cookies.

Ambiance: comfortable Italian feel. Service: attentive, friendly, professional Martini: watery Wines: great Bread: yummy Roasted broccoli starter: bland, mushy Mediterranean whole sea bass: AMAZING!

When we visit Chicago this is a usually on the radar. Good all around. Pastas are always great and my wife loved the seafood stew.

Service was wonderful, food was delicious. The rustic atmosphere is reminiscent of a Tuscan trattoria. It's a little pricey, but very tasty!

Food was fantastic and service was great as well. Will come back for other dishes. Very happy with this restaurant.

Service is very attentive, but not overbearing. Nice environment. Not crowded, but not totally empty on a Thursday when I went. Good selection of daily specials. Disappointed in the lamb shank, but I'd come back to try another dish.

Coco Pazzo is a 4.5 star for me - not because they have the very best food in town, (Its very good however), not because the décor is the most beautiful (it is however very nice. its a 4.5 because foe all the years I have been visiting Chicago for business, they have never, and I mean never missed when I have been entertaining. they also have round tables that can seat 8-10 people and the wine list is fantastic. I had a new hire group of 8 last evening and they of course delivered. See you in May for ASCO Coco. Love ya

Arguably the best Italian food in the city. I see some comments about it being expensive, well you get what you pay for. Food, wine, and service is on point. Classic Italian feel, can't go wrong with this environment and experience.

Coco Pazzo offers a wonderful dining experience. The restaurant is lively, but does not feel crowded as tables are spread out and the sound does not travel. The owner, Jack is charming and the staff very attentive. The best part is the food is outstanding! It is presented nicely, tastes were delicious and this restaurant is first class Italian dining. The wine list is extensive and we totally enjoyed our evening. We can not wait to go back and bring friends with us as well. Don't miss this restaurant... we have been to many many Chicago restaurants and Coco Passo ranks as one of our favorites after dinner last night!

Good service, and tasty food. I recommend the peach Bellini drink and the penne all arrabiata. My friend had the spaghetti alle vongole and said it was cooked really well. Wish we had room to try the dessert after, but we were very filled from the bread and entrees!

Really nice restaurant for a special occasion or semi casual dining in River North. Their pasta is all hand made and the prices aren't as bad as I originally thought! Reservations are also suggested. This traditionally modern Italian restaurant has been a Chicago staple for many years. The atmosphere is great for friends, business dinners, or a date. The portions are perfect. Not extremely large, but not small either. You certainly get your money's worth. I ordered the Taglioni Neri which has squid ink. There was a medley of seafood, and they were not stingy with it. Cocktails here were also delish. I wasn't sure about the flavoring of a drink, so they had me try a taste of one of the ingredients, which resulted in me ordering and enjoying it! This is a great place to try different Italian creations. I do suggest it. Keep in mind the El is right above it, so sitting outside might be loud. But hey, it's Chicago.

Melgrano cocktail, pastas, fritto misto and chicken ripieno are must try's. Awesome space and a long standing Chicago classic!

Terrible service mediocre food staff made us wait 45 min to get our reserved table and were completely unapologetic to the matter

Note: I came here for Thanksgiving dinner, so my experience might not be the norm. Instead of getting the Thanksgiving course, my sister and I ordered a la carte from their usual menu. We started with Polpo Arrosto (wood-roasted octopus) and Barbabietole (beet salad); overall, these appetizers tasted fine, but we were shocked by how small the Barbabietole was. $14 for six small pieces of beet and a sprinkle of greens? That's a no from me. For our main course, we shared two pastas: the Spaghetti Alle Vongole wasn't memorable, but the Pappardelle al Cinghiale was phenomenal. This was my first time having wild boar meat, and I loved the way they balanced its natural sweetness with warm spices. If you don't know what to get, trust me and order the Pappardelle al Cinghiale. All in all, the food and service were decent but disappointing considering the price. Will I be returning? Probably not. But on the off chance you do see me here again, know that I only came for the Pappardelle al Cinghiale!

Came for my sister's birthday and very happy with the overall experience. The service was amazing, the staff recommendations were on point. The ambiance was perfect for date night, friends, or family dinner, but definitely a bit more of an upscale vibe. We started with mocktails, including the Bellini, Italian 75, and the red wine sangria - all with well rounded flavors, but the sangria was definitely my favorite. We got the cauliflower soup and beet salad (barbabietole), both were great but the salad was definitely the star - well balanced and well dressed. For entrees, we got the gnocchi and the tortelli fave e pisella. The gnocchi was light and fluffy, the sauce was good but on the lighter side. The tortelli was perfectly cooked, the filling was light, but the sauce was the star. For dessert we got the panda cotta (highly recommend!!) and the profiteroles with vanilla gelato, chocolate sauce, and strawberry sauce (the choux pastry was well made!) Will definitely be back on future visits to Chicago!

This place I loved! The gnocchi was pillow soft. The bread is great. The Gorgonzola mushroom pizza was solid. Great atmosphere and good service.

Always a past favorite and was looking forward to going back as it had been a few years. I'm really not sure how to write this as much of the dinner was good other not so much. I ordered my salmon medium well. My server said I couldn't order the temperature but it would come out cooked. That seems odd. It came back twice not cooked. Third time it was cooked and tasted good but it's really hard to be happy when everyone else is done eating and you have been waiting on your food. The manager did not need to but gave us desert (little truffles) and comped the fish. I shouldn't have to send food back twice and my server shouldn't have to make excuses for the chef. Drinks were good, appetizer and atmosphere were good. I'm not dying to go back as there are so many other great places in the city and ones where I can eat at the same time as my friends. The service was good and polite and the restaurant is very pretty and a good meeting point. I'm really mixed about the whole experience as it was disappointing.

Excellently elegant atmosphere with exquisitely delicious Italian and European style cuisine. Continental service makes you feel special. A lovely satisfying Chicago favourite.

I got the Tagliolini Neri - a seafood dish. It was great. The chef also brought out an appetizer, which was greatly appreciated, and quite tasty.

Everything here was fabulous. The food, the wine, the service, it was just *chefs kiss*. Sarah, our server was stellar. She was knowledgeable, personable and attentive. The restaurant was even able to accommodate a vegan at our table. I can not wait to return to Coco Pazzo.

One of my favorite Italian spots in River North. It's classy Italian. During the summer, there is great outdoor dining on the sidewalk. Winter it's cozy inside. The staff is always attentive and the food is beyond delicious. This is a must visit!

Delicious fresh made pasta! I couldn't decide which to order when I finally got to try this place- I ended up going with the rigatoni, which was hearty and delicious. The fresh made focaccia bread is also divine and herby. Unfortunately, the restaurant was out of the artichoke salad that we also wanted to share, so we had a Caesar salad as an appetizer. This was a small portion but tasty and crisp. My chianti went down nicely with it all! Service was great as well- I'll have to come back to try some more pasta dishes!

It is always a consistently good experience, my friend & I were able to stop in on short notice - the risotto of the day and carpaccio was excellent.

Not worth the money. We ordered for delivery on Grubhub, so I won't hold the messiness of the packaging or fact that it was cold against this place, but everything else I will mention is why it's not worth the price... The ravioli was a good concept and sounded really delicious on the menu. In reality, the sauce was somewhat bland as well as the nuts that were a garnish. The inside was really overpowering and the cheese was too strong. It was also to sweet. The texture of the pasta was really nice though. The gnocchetii had a nice texture and the sauce was good too, but it was also underwhelming and nothing to rave about. Not worth $22. The rigatoni was bland and didn't taste fresh or homemade at all. Again, underwhelming... The bread was actually pretty good. Some pieces were harder than others, but the ones that were the right texture were enjoyable. Dessert was kinda lame... The pana cotta just tasted like whipped cream and the lava cake had a bitter taste. Also, what I'm assuming was gelato was barely a scoop for delivery. Basically, I'm saying that this place is not worth the price or getting for delivery at all. Is it hotter/fresher in person? Probably... but I wouldn't bother.

Came here with a friend on a weekday and had their restaurant menu lunch. Food was okay but nothing super memorable to me. The service was a bit odd - in the span of 5 minutes we were asked twice if we were ready to order. While we were eating as well 3 different waiters asked us how we were doing. While I appreciate it, it was a little annoying as we kept getting interrupted during our meal.

I truly could not recommend a more perfect place for a meal. We had reservations for 8 of us and they had everything ready when we arrived. The chef sent out a sample plate to our table and it was delicious. We ordered calamari and the antipasti misti and it was enough for all of us to share. I ordered the butternut squash ravioli and one of my friends ordered the wild boar Ragu. The ragu was so good, but wow, the ravioli was amazing. If it had not been a work dinner, I may have licked my plate clean. The service could not have been better. The atmosphere was great. I cannot wait to visit again!

Wow so disappointed..was looking forward to a great meal..ordered the eggplant parm..it came stacked 3 high. Small potion. No pasta..ice cold center..yes I did said to the wait staff. She took it away..manager came over,we will make a new one... well my original one came back microwaved..so now all the skin on the eggplant is like tuff rubber...well no thank you 28.00 for a Small portion....with No ...gelato serving was a golf ball for like 10.00. Nope not worth it!

Coco Pazzo offered a large open dining room that was welcoming and friendly. The branzino paired well with the wine that night and the pasta dishes were delicious. The service was prompt and overall we enjoyed ourselves on our first visit.

Great service and ambiance. Food is mediocre. Also, at the end the manager comes to say, our credit card system is down, so can you please pay electronically with a QR code. So far no problem. I add a 20% tip as suggested by a shortcut even though food was mediocre. Since I have no way of knowing before the transaction goes through what the tip amounts to I tap on it. It turns out the 20% is charged over the sum of subtotal plus tax. Tip should never be payed over tax. It's disingenuous and a rip off. I brought this up with the manager who agreed it was wrong but did not take any steps to correct it. How can this inspire patronage?

I've been coming here for years and every experience is always awesome. The staff are amazing, the ambiance is wonderful, and the food is fabulous. This place makes a mean French martini and the wine list is splendid. This particular visit, my party and I enjoyed the mozzarella di bufala and salumi appetizers. The last several times I've been here, I've ordered the rigatoni alla buttera entree, which is just magnificent. We had flan and gelato and a cookie plate and port and after-dinner martinis of which I cannot comment much on because I was feeling all sorts of awesome and also everything WAS awesome. The bill was amazing and a great value considering what we had. I cannot wait to go back. Love Coco Pazzo: don't ever change!!!

Impeccable top rate service with a relaxed vibe. I'd give 5 more stars if I could. I set out after work with one thing on my mind: authentic Italian food without pretense... and this is precisely what I found here at Coco Pazzo!! I was greeted right away at the door by a cheerful man who offered me a table or the open bar. I chose the bar. It was sizeable and in perfect view of the beautiful open Kitchen with pizza stone oven, along with a number of busy chefs. The bartender Omberto was an equal mix of a good conversationist and a true service professional. He has been there three years and knows the menu very well. As I looked over the menu, I nibbled on fresh breadsticks and was soon presented with a complimentary sample of a mushroom tart which was not even on the menu yet should be. I was offered a few meal recommendations - one of which was getting the smaller meal portion to allow room for dessert (gah, I so should have so next time). I think its nice they offer full and smaller portions on all mains so that you can savor the flavor and not overstuff yourself as I did. I decided on fresh in-house made potato gnocci over red sauce with mozzarella and basil (full size) which was absolutely delicious yet oh-so filling! One observation that should not go unnoticed is the tables don't have salt and pepper shakers... that's the TRUE sign of a confident chef! Eat the meal exactly as it was intended and enjoy as is. The General Manager Francesco came by to see how I was enjoying my meal and welcome me into the restaurant with a glass of red on the house. Wow! Suddenly I'm feeling like a VIP and I'm loving it! Thank you for making a tired, hungry gal feel so good! He encouraged me to enjoy a desert but I passed due to being very content. I did look at the menu and you can bet my next time(s) I'll be splurging on desserts!! Along with my check came a lovely dark chocolate truffle. Instant love!! It is an experience like this that makes me wonder where I've been dinning all of my life. I think Grandma would be happy to know I found my Family Italian spot in Chicago!

Tried this place for the first time with some friends. We started with the mozzarella di bufala (courtesy of the kitchen- thank you!) My girlfriend got the bolognese and it was delicious. I enjoyed the caciucco livernese. Two of my friends shared the fiorentina and enjoyed it. Another friend got the funghi e gorgonzola and really enjoyed it (large portion). Drinks: I tried the Italian 75 and it wasn't my favorite, but switched to the moscow mule and enjoyed it. Several of my friends enjoyed their moscow mules, old fashioned, aperol spritz, and negroni classico. The service was attentive and friendly. Deducting one star because we were charged for drinks we didn't order. Overall, I'd recommend Coco Pazzo, but make sure to review your bill.

I'm a huge fan of Coco Pazzo. It's got a vibe where they consistently have packed 12 or 15 tops. Filled with large families and a really great backdrop to have a spirited catch up with friends. There's usually small tables available for reservation pretty conveniently. Interior dining room is huge and packed with tables. Service is extremely attentive, more so than the price point would suggest. Menu isn't huge but the options are all very solid, including the pastas - my favorite is the pappardelle and the risotto / farro has never disappointed. The portions are generous but never overwhelming and you can get the pasta in a smaller size if you want to order a second course. They also have regular rotating seasonal menu with specials in all the categories. Bread comes served individually in the bread basket and the wine list has quite a few solid options in the $10-15 a glass range. The Branzino fish is also incredibly popular - almost every table seems to order it, and the fish comes whole and is carved / filleted tableside. Absolutely love Coco Pazzo - a top favorite in Chicago.

Finally came to Coco Pazzo for dinner with a group of friends, after having learned that this is a favorite of a well-known Italian in Chicago (Maestro Muti of the CSO!), and I was not disappointed! The dishes are simple, in terms of its construction, but simplicity is often the hardest to achieve. The fresh, flavorful ingredients and yummy textures speak for themselves, whether its the creamy buffalo mozzarella, light but savory tomato sauce in the spaghetti, or the star of the night--the oven roasted branzino that's filleted table-side and finished with lemon and olive oil. Great food and service--one of the best Italian restaurants in Chicago!

Came here a few weeks ago with my fiance since we just moved to the neighborhood. It's a slightly upscale old school Italian spot. We tried a few things: -Artichoke Salad -Rigatoni Buttera -Veal Saltimboca All three dishes were good not great. The Rigatoni was probably my favorite, but I don't need to come back and get it with so many good Italian restaurants in the city. If you're in the neighborhood and want to try a new spot, give it a go but don't go out of your way.

I love this place!! Ask for Alberto he will treat you well! He has a warm jovial personality plus an entertaining combination of wit and honesty. We split the shaved artichoke arugula salad and complimentary focaccia/ breadsticks to start. Yummmm Entrees- i had the bucatini with sausage cream and cheese which I was told was the best pasta on the menu-TRUE One of my buds had the spicy veal papperadelle special - just the right amount of heat - slow cooked veal for 8 hours until perfection. My other friend had the juicy chicken under a brick - another winner! This is my second time coming here I tell everyone who comes to Chicago have great Coco Pazzo is!! Alberto is the BOMB!