Il Girasole Trattoria

Il Girasole has quickly become one of my favorite spots! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the food—wow, truly beyond words. Every dish was absolutely delicious. Seriously, if you haven’t been yet, you’re missing out. Everyone should try it!

I kept passing this place and finally made it for a date. I’m so glad because the pasta was AMAZING!!! It was easy to make a reservation and they seated me quickly. I got the lemon pasta and the portion is small compared to many other places but it was a perfect portion. They have a great happy hour too and the server was so great with recommendations. He also helped us get out on time to get to our next destination. I’ll definitely be back for more pasta!!

Flavors were great, this place had an amazing ambiance. The breading for the baked calamari was a little too thick for my taste. The seafood pasta had these seafood flavors that really brings out each of the parts together in a beautiful way. Overall I recommend this place!

As soon as I walked in I was greeted by a young gentleman in the bar. Very polite and welcoming I waited for my date. Very tasty Expreso Martini accompanied by the baked calamari was outstanding. Taglioni Al Limone was so buttery and mouth-watering delicious by far the best pasta I've ever tasted. The atmosphere and environment was delightful and the staff were so attentive and gave us great service. I am confident we will be regulars and definitely return. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience.

Appetizers, meals, and deserts were all wonderful. Our waiter was incredibly attentive and the atmosphere was perfect for our family celebration.

Delectably delicious dinner! Yes, alliteration is required because our meal was poetic. From the fried zucchini blossoms stuffed with ricotta, which were light and airy, to the mouthwatering Gargannelli al Salmone (my favorite), and Tagliolini al Limone (that my date and I split), to the refreshingly sweet and tangy watermelon infused Baby Maker, I cannot rave enough about this gem of a restaurant. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was impeccably attentive. I highly recommend Il Girasole!

They had me at daily, fresh, handmade pasta! What an amazing little restaurant with such a welcoming feel. It's cozy and warm and quaint. Love the staff here. Everyone is very polite and makes you feel welcome. Very impressed with the options on the dinner menu. Loved my dish (limón pasta and my husband was blown away by the bucatini carbonara).

Il Girasole Trattoria might be my new favorite Italian place in the city! It had a cozy and welcoming vibe for our Valentine’s Day dinner. The burrata was the highlight of our meal and the veal stuffed ravioli in mushroom sauce was full of flavor. Highly recommend a visit!

My husband and I come here as often as we can. The food is really great and we have always had great service. We have dined on the main dining floor, upstairs dining, and even at the bars. It never felt too crowded. The ambiance is a little more quiet upstairs and it was perfect for catching up with friends. We haven't dined on the patios yet but I'm sure the ambiance is just as great. We saw Il Girasole on WGN and learned that their pasta is made IN HOUSE. Side note: we use OpenTable to make reservations and didn't have any issues or have to wait the 3 times we used it. When we didn't make a reservation we sat at the bar for dinner and had a good time. Parking: we park across the street in the theater lot. I think it's $4 for 5hrs. Or 75cents an hour. We came to the previous establishment many years ago and that was a staple: I don't understand the comparisons between two different establishments though. Both can be great!

In seeing the reviews, we were so excited to try Il Girasole. We decided to celebrate our 1st date anniversary here, and while the vibe was super cute, the food and drinks were pretty average. I started off with a glass of what seemed like a decent cabarnet sauvignon. I think it could have been good, but it was super warm. This resulted in feeling like it was acidic the entire time. We had the tuna tartare as an appetizer. It was ok. I think what made me a little nervous was that the back end had a little fishy taste, which really shouldn't occur with raw tuna. For our entrées, we ordered the arrabiata pasta and halibut ravioli. I added meatballs to the arrabiata pasta. The sauce was spicy as one would expect. The meatballs were a bit disappointed because they looked and tasted like the frozen meatballs you get at the grocery store. The ravioli stuffing didn't seem like halibut, but more like crab, as it had pink parts to it, similar to what you would see for imitation crab. Overall, the food was mediocre, but the service and ambience was cute.

The place: not a huge space - bar seats maybe 10 people, with a smattering of tables around the perimeter, maybe enough to seat another 30. We sat at the bar and there's a very narrow aisle between the bar and the tables, so patrons and servers have to share and be mindful of the space. The taste: it was New Year's Eve, so they may have been busier than usual, but we ordered zucchini blossoms, calamari, carpaccio, and lobster gnocchi. Everything tasted mostly fine (I don't think I'd order the zucchini blossoms again though), but when the lobster gnocchi came, it was actually lobster with bow tie pasta. They told us they ran out of gnocchi only when they brought that dish. It was a little off-putting - being charged the same for a different dish and not asked beforehand if we may want to switch. It tasted good enough, but again just rubbed us the wrong way. Also, I know I may be a little counterculture, especially it being NYE and all, but the waiter asked about drinks and I said I was fine with water. He was well-intentioned but applied some pressure to order a drink "are you sure? Maybe some of X? It's a special night, maybe you want something?" Again rubbed me the wrong way as I don't want to be shamed for making a healthy choice. My face: $105 pre tip for two, so overall reasonable, but nothing wowed us enough to make plans to go back.

This is an update to my earlier review based on drinks. We were across the street at the Regal to see Nosferatu and decided to have dinner here and that was a great decision. The service was very nice again and the food was very good. Before I get into the review, think it is important to know that the chef likes to have everyone's order placed in its entirety, appetizers and all. That said, the food was spaced out nicely and we didn't feel overrush. I hate when the table is overloaded with plates and this did not happen. We started with bread, which was pretty good and tasty....so much so we got a second serving of it. Next we got the Tartare Di Tonno (Ahí tuna tartar, capers, red onion, bell pepper, avocado, cucumber, E.V.O.O dressing with lavash strips) and the Calamari Impanati Al Forno (Baked calamari w/ lemon oil dressing). The Tartare Di Tonno was a pretty presentation and was pretty good. But the Calamari Impanati Al Forno was really nice. The preparation was very good, with the calamari being nice and tender, with great flavor. The Doctor got the Zuppa Di Natale (Seafood chowder soup w/ shrimp & mixed shellfish). I wanted a spoonful to just see what it tasted like, but ending up having a few more. It has a lovely creamy texture and was more like a puree than a chowder. It was a special on the menu, so I am not sure how long it will be on the menu, but I recommend it. The Queen and my BFF #2 got the Polpette Alla Arrabbiata (handmade beef meatballs in spicy tomato sauce. Usually when I see Arrabbiata as a sauce, I steer away from it has it tends to be really spicy. But this was not the case. I had one of The Queen's meatballs and it was really good. Trust me, if I am eating it, it is not super spicy. And I loved the small size of them, made them easy to eat. For entrees, we got the following: BFF #2: Pollo Al Milanese with green beans (Breaded & pan fried chicken breast w/ arugula & grape tomatoes). She said the chicken was really good, but the green beans wee on the bland side, even though I could see silvers of garlic in it. BFF #1: Ravioli Della Massaia Al Funghi (Veal stuffed ravioli w/mixed mushroom sauce). He loved it and I know he did because he was made as hell when he left his leftovers in my car after dropping him off at home. The Queen: Fettuccine Al Vecchio Stile (veal & beef bolognese meat sauce w/ tomato). She did not have anything to take home, so guess that was a two thumbs up experience. The Doctor: Branzino Al Francese (Mediterranean Sea bass in lemon capers, white wine & lobster bisque sauce w/grilled asparagus). Again another clean plate experience. The Doctor said the fish was prepared nicely and the bisque sauce was good. I had the Tagliolini Al Limone (Lemon, parmesan & pecorino sauce, black pepper). It was simple but done so well and the pasta was cooked well. I asked for some extra lemon because I like my citrus based food extra tangy. I also did not have any leftovers. For dessert I had the Torta di Pere Con Gelato alla Cannaella (Pear cake w/ cinnamon ice cream). I requested that the cake being warmed up a little and they made it happen. I love my cakes served warm and sometimes restaurants don't accommodate the request, but so happy they did. The cinnamon ice cream was a nice touch. They have a Tuesday Ladies' night with $10 cocktails and drinks & Fix Price dinner special for $39, 3 - Course Menu from 4PM - 6PM. That would be something to check out after a matinee show at Regal. IL Girasole Trattoria has made the list to merit a repeat visit.

Exceptional Italian dining experience! This trattoria shines with its homemade pasta, thoughtful wine selections, and outstanding service from our server, Lupito. The Ossobuco was tender and flavorful, and the in-house desserts were divine. A special thank you to Chef Rodolfo and his partner, Christian, for their warm hospitality. A must-visit for Italian food enthusiasts in the city!

A lot of people are still kind of bummed that Owen and Engine, a high end British pub, is no longer in this location. However, the current restaurant that is now in this spot definitely did not disappoint and it's a worthy successor to the location's former resident. First, the food is amazing. The food is absolutely delicious, but thankful lacks any of the pretentiousness of other high end Italian restaurants in Chicago. Everything that I ordered was simple, true to authentic Italian food and delicious. I ordered the bucatini carbonara, ossobucco di Milano and Il nostro tiramisu-su for dessert. While, I don't typically comment on that table bread, I am compelled to do so now. It was warm and delicious, and I even asked for a refill. My favorite of the night was the ossobucco di Milano. It was super tender and fell right off the bone. I also loved the bed of risotto it came on. At $42.00, it's not cheap, but it's worth the splurge. Second, the service was excellent. Our waiter was attentive without being overbearing, and the staff recommendations were excellent. Third, the decor and ambiance were very nice. It's a small and narrow restaurant, but it's also bright and lively. In sum, this is a must visit Italian restaurant in Chicago.

Il Girasole goes so hard. Love that this restaurant has landed in Logan Square. Speaking of which, it's location is impeccable! I was not familiar with the establishment that was here before, but it sounds like it was important to a lot of people. With that being said, it's all about Il Girasole now. Popped in recently for dinner ahead of a movie at the Regal across the street (again, impeccable location), and the seating alone was something unique. Inside there were two wedding parties, so that tells you how spacious the inside is, we then went upstairs and out to the terrace before settling on a seat on the patio. We did not have a reservation, but staff found a table for us. It was a particularly busy night as well so that was really appreciated. We ordered the Insalata Tricolore to start and for entrees we ordered the Risotto Porcini and the Bucatini Carbonara. Both were next level, but the Risotto changed my life I think. I've thought about this risotto every day since and would/could eat it every day. Hands down the best I have ever had. It's so funny because at first I was like "why would a risotto be $30?" but portions are massive and it's truly worth the price point. Flavors went too crazy, it was amazing.

This new Italian restaurant took over the old Owen and engine space. Seating starts on the main floor however, please note there is a second floor and when the weather is good, they also occupy the outside sidewalk area which turns into their patio. Parking around here is rather tricky either you are lucky to find some public parking and to pay for it or maybe you're from the area and have the corresponding parking permit to park around the block in the residential area. Came here for the first time on a weeknight evening for an early dinner and luckily I did make reservations even though we were the second party to enter the restaurant after it opened it doors for dinner. Service was absolutely impeccable and on top of it and happy to say there's quite a lot of staff for a weekday evening as well The menu is very diverse and has lots of options whether you are vegetarian a meat eater or even a pescatarian. The menu is also diverse in that it offers a variety of dishes from all over the geographic region of Italy. For example, there are risotto, dishes, as well as orrechiette dishes from Puglia. The wine menu is decent. It could use a little bit of a revamp, especially because I did happen to have dinner with some wine connoisseur who are overly picky. This is a solid spot and I would definitely come back here again. Great location. The service is absolutely stand out. And the renovation of the space is bright, clean and modern.

On our quest to continue to discover the best Italian restaurants in the city, my two former college, roommates and I ventured into this establishment for the recommendation over to my colleague who lives in the Logan Square area. It definitely did not disappoint. We were able to be here during restaurant week, but we decided to order off the traditional menu instead. I had the fettuccine Bolognese, with my colleagues, having the Bucatini carbonara and the veal dish. Having essentially shared them all, I can safely say that this is some of the best pasta and supplemental Italian food in the city. The food was reasonably priced given the high-quality it had, and the service was impeccable. Very cozy vibes and it was packed from the moment We entered to when we left. Good think we got reservations. I'm looking forward to returning!

We had a reservation for 8 and they accommodated us without any problems. The restaurant is cozy and inviting with the wood accents. I had the Tortellini Con Salsa Di Noce The pasta was homemade and the dish was outstanding. My husband wanted spaghetti and meatballs and even though it was not on the menu, they made it for him. My two grandchildren were able to get children's portions of the adult meals. The service was great. They were very attentive and accommodating. We will definitely be back soon.

Delicious meal, great service, beautiful space - we really enjoyed this spot! Meal started with a basket of fresh baked warm bread w/olive oil, Parmesan, salt & pepper. Menu has a number of appetizers, pastas, and main plates typical of an authentic trattoria. We ordered a beef carpaccio and a buffalo mozzarella/heirloom tomato appetizers. Both were tasty.. especially enjoyed the freshness of the mozzarella & tomatoes. For a pasta dish we order bucatini carbonara... what a creamy, cheesy, smoky dish.. spectacular! We also LOVED the main courses.. we ordered a pork and potatoes dish and the branzino... perfectly seasoned, fresh, and flavorful. Finished off with the house made tiramisu - it's a must order! This is a phenomenal date spot or the type of place you'd want to have a low key relatively upscale Italian meal. We'll be back for sure!

So Owen and Engine is dead, and out of the greasy ashes of its fatty burger arises a Northern Italian Trattoria. Can it compare? Can it survive? Will it stand alone? Initial reports are favorable. On a recent Friday night it was doing robust business in early hours of opening. We had a table next to the bar from which to soak up the surroundings. Cocktails were excellent; get the old fashioned. The wine list is small but has interesting options; get the Primitivo, it is superb. For starters, the Tre Polentine, a trio of polenta, is excellent, and the Gorgonzola salad is also pretty tasty. I had the osso bucco for the main course. The sauce was earthy and delicious, and the saffrom risotto superb. The cut of lamb was too greasy and fatty for my taste, however. But if that is the classic osso bucco cut, you'll be happy. For dessert I felt like splurging and the chocolate molten cake special was excellent. There was also some veal pasta on the menu so I'll be back to try that. If you go between 4-6 there is a $39 Prix Fixe which is a great value. The catch is you may have to listed to screeching children dragged to dinner by irresponsible neighborhood parents. Life's a gamble!

We are thrilled to have discovered Il Girasole Trattoria at 2700 N. Western in Chicago. This charming restaurant serves some of the finest Italian cuisine. Chef Rodolfo expertly prepares homemade pasta and sauces from scratch, along with delicious fish dishes. The $39 early bird special offers exceptional value, and we've enjoyed exploring the specials, each more delightful than the last. Yesterday's daily soup, a hearty bean soup, made for a fantastic starter. For the second course, the chicken parmesan, served with truffle fries, is a personal favorite--absolutely delicious! And don't miss the panna cotta for dessert; it's rich and creamy. Their cocktails are top-notch, and I can't wait to return on Tuesday for Ladies Night, featuring $10 drinks all night. It's a wonderful place to relax, enjoy amazing food, and experience great service. Additionally, the owners, Chef Rodolfo and General Manager Christian Hernandez, bring an impressive pedigree, boasting two decades of experience at some of Chicago's best Italian restaurants, including Coco Pazzo, Piccolo Sogno, Riccardo's, and Bice. IL Girasole Trattoria is truly a gem!

Up- styled from the previous restaurant, Owen & Engine, was a favorite of mine. That said, Il Grasole does not disappoint. The staff was very attentive and gracious. Both the dishes we ordered were really good. Cocktails are good and unique. Wine well curated. As with it predecessor, desserts are not typical and likely made in-house. Loved the warm pear cake with cinnamon gelato. Overall, really nice meal at a good price for the quality.

The food was excellent. The service was top notch. The mixed drinks were very good. I will be definitely be returning.

Perhaps our new go-to Italian restaurant! Plenty of seating with a quiet upstairs which is perfect for families. The service was good but the real stand out is the food. The veal Parmesan was crispy and tender, the seafood stew had a rich tomato broth and was chock full with crab legs and lobster claws. All the pasta dishes we had were tasty. The entire family enjoyed the meal and we look forward to returning to try different dishes and dessert!

New Local Gem! Attentive staff, great food, and nice patio (dog friendly). Been here 3 times and ZERO complaints / notes. Keep it up!

Servers were so friendly. Our recommended the special of braised ribs. They were amazing, as was the desserts.

This neighborhood spot is very inviting. The staff is friendly & efficient. The food was great quality for the price. Especially noted was the Veal Milanese. A true neighborhood gem! Shout out to Christian!

open about 4 weeks, Il Garisole Trattoria has taken over and reinvented the former space occupied by Owen & Engine. Christian Hernandez, Owner & GM, has transformed the dark everything of Owen & Engine brilliantly. He brings more than 12 years of experience at one of Chicago's most authentic Italians, Ricardo Trattoria, to this spot, and it does not disappoint. He obviously learned an awful lot from Riccardo. The two story space has private spaces, two large long bars, a great sidewalk seating area, and a terrific 2nd floor outdoor space that is a rare find, and a really great opportunity for a private outdoor event or quieter outdoor spot for dinner. Frito di Mare and Rotolino Di Melanzane Al Forno were both solid, as was the Insalate Caesare, which was large enough for our two couples. Following that first round with Scalopinne Di Vitello Al Funghi Misto, a delicious twist on the more traditional Veal Scaloppine by way of a wild Italian mushroom sauce, served on top of solid mashed potatoes. the ladies split Porcellino Al Madeira with great Parmesan risotto. Spaghetti Carbonara completed the table's entrees. while good, it was a bit too rich and thick sauce. perhaps some spaghetti water would loosen it up. Overall, it was a terrific new spot and I highly recommend it.

This place is truly a real gem here in Logan Square! First of all, I had already fell for it since I saw that it has carpaccio in the menu, which is quite rare to find in Italians restaurants here in Chicago, but after trying it, I knew it was going to be my to go Italian place. I have been here a few times and everything I have ordered is delicious, and reasonable prices for such a quality food. But, it also has an early bird menu for $39 that's a GREAT deal, happy hour everyday (I think so), and Ladies Night on Tuesdays. What else can you ask for??? The restaurant is run by its owner who is constantly making sure you have a pleasant experience, but the staff is not far behind. Everyone is super friendly, respectful, and efficient. Last but not least, the place is cozy and beautiful, with great energy and atmosphere and always has sunflowers which I love since it is my favorite flower

Wonderful food, attentive service, family owned. The osso bucco is a stand out! Great meal.

II think we would give this place another try, but for us today it was only a okay. Our service was difficult because the waiter didn't speak english well. This is a big deal if you're trying to convey an allergy or you want to ask for a recommendation. for the food we liked the pasta and the salad and desert most out of what we ordered and we didn't like the meatballs at all. they did try to lighten up the space with paint but it still gives similar vibes to the restaurant before them.

Very Nice! Food was soo good! Our server oscar was fantastic the entire time as well! Hard to find a new place that makes you feel cozy & at home you guys nailed it!

Found our new go-to for Italian! Cozy ambience, great food and drinks. They get busy on the weekends, but the service was as warm and welcoming as when we went on a weeknight.

This place is a hidden gem and absolutely amazing! Best Italian I've ever had! From the atmosphere, to drinks, appetizers, dinner, dessert and service everything was exceptional! We truly appreciate the hospitality and will 100% be back again! It's a must try!

Four of us ordered pasta dishes -- two were excellent (rigatoni con salsiccia and farfalle con melanzane), one tasted great but pasta was a bit overcooked (penne all'arrabbiata), one was good but sauce a bit too heavy (tagliolini al limone). Good appetizers and dessert. Very attentive and friendly service. Will be back!

Excellent service and a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Really happy this place showed up in the area.

With the closings of Buena Terra and Testaccio, we were really in need of an Italian place within walking distance. From the appetizers to dessert, everything was delicious! Great portion sizes for reasonable pricing. The service and drinks were also fantastic. The space was transformed from a dark and moody English pub (Owen & Engine) to a light and airy Italian ristorante. Planning for many more dinners there!

These dishes were both amazing! Everything was fresh and cooked to perfection. First time here and we will be returning! Also, the espresso martini was delicious.

Try this place-just had an amazing meal. The service, ambiance and food were spectacular. They only opened a few months ago but you were never know. Everything was first class. We did the pick 3. Appetizer or salad, entree and dessert. The pumpkin soup, branzino, and tiramisu was amazing. I had the beet salad, shrimp pasta and warm pear cake. Wouldn't change a thing! We will be back whenever we are in the area.

Il Girasole exceeded my expectations, a really great Italian finer dining spot. Great fried calamari that didn't have a hint of grease. Pizza is a fluffy ciabatta bread but it can be skipped. The steak was top-notch, a must order. Sea bass was solid but I don't think I'd get again. The pasta was a standout, you can tell its hand made. Perfect texture. Not the best location unless you're going to a movie, but I would come back.

We had a fabulous dining experience at this recently opened neighborhood restaurant. The service was excellent, the ambiance is lovely and the food was so tasty and very well prepared. We shared the beet carpaccio salad and the eggplant appetizers for starters and then we had 3 different pastas for our main course. Each of the 3 (Tagliolini Al Limone, Ravioli Della Massaia Al Fungi and Ravioli Verdi Con Pollo) were delicious. We will definitely be back!

Solid menu with quality throughout. My family and I have now been there twice and everything we've ordered has been excellent. The wine list is good too. Lots of good, reasonably priced Italian wines. We found out today that parking is available in the theater's lot across the street for pretty cheap. We'll be back again

Generous pour of wine and attentive service :) ordered the lobster gnocchi and steak and both were great ! Will be coming back

I wanted to like it - but can't recommend. Great space and vibe but service was slow and curt. Took too long for each course. Fava bean appetizer was fair although fish was excellent and ravioli was good. When they packed our leftovers, they didn't include any of the sauce - that's so disappointing. Wine was delish but very limited options for a bottle under $50.

What a delight! This was our first visit, of many. We know these folks from their previous, excellent, work and they gave us an exceptional experience. Negroni to start; then the baked calamari (first time) which had a crisp, fresh taste. We both had veal (Cotoletta Classica and Scallopine) and both were great. It's a broad menu, looking forward to exploring more. What else? Oh, yeah: the Panna cotta - gotta try this, preferably with a Limoncello and an espresso. Delightful experience, delicious food, excellent service. Coming back? Damned right we are - you should too

I want to give an honest review of this new neighborhood restaurant, more complete than what family and friends might leave on google. I'd like to give this restaurant a 3.5 actually, but 3 stars is not enough. The food was solid. Star of the show was the Ossobucco, they nailed that. The Tagliolini Al Limone was alright, pasta was delicate, but the sauce was way too oily. This dish needs to be more creamy, less oily, and perhaps the kitchen used too much butter here. The baked calamari was a large portion, and tasty, but could have used some olive oil after coming out...but there's oil on the table so that was good for us. What I noticed more than the food was the ambiance and service. This place is very new and maybe they need more time to work some things out. But the walls are so bright and so bare. They definitely need lots of artwork to give this space more charm and to cozy it up. Additionally, it's also extremely bright by the led lights used over the tables. With the bare walls reflecting the bright light, it didn't feel cozy or comfortable, how I'd like to feel in an Italian restaurant. The bulbs over the bar were much softer. Apparently there's a nice upstairs outdoor area that we would have loved, it was such a nice night, but we weren't offered it. Maybe they don't set it up early in the week. Our server was very sweet and attentive, as was everyone really. But some hygienic behaviors have been hard to get out of my mind, such as the male staff running his hand over his mouth and beard after setting the table behind us. He wasn't walking towards the kitchen after this, he walked towards the door through the dining room, so who knows what else he touched before heading back to kitchen to wash his hands. I also observed the same man who dropped our food off doing all sorts of things with his hands and face, also walking away from the kitchen, into dining room, before he had washed his hands. I'm want to leave out specific details here......just to say, I hope this can be addressed with staff. I think these are unconscious human behaviors that we do, touching and scratching our face/nose...we don't realize how often we do them. But maybe reading this will help to be more mindful of sanitary practices when handling food and other things that are shared with guests. I really want to come back to try more menu items, but need some time after seeing what I saw.

Great Pasta!! Very good service with a friendly atmosphere. Really love this Italian restaurant! Parking across the street for $ 4.00. Management is awesome. They will take very good care of you. Highly recommend!!

Best new Italian restaurant in Chicago. Ingredients all amazingly fresh and you can taste the difference. Excellent service and atmosphere too. Give this a try you won't be disappointed.

This restaurant is excellent. The happy hour is great with good wines and food options. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Christian (one of the owners) is approachable and knowledgeable. I had the short rib with risotto and it was delicious! I look forward to returning to this restaurant.

The food was amazing and the service was great! the whole atmosphere was very pretty and the whole vibe was great!

Amazing food, service, and atmosphere. The Rigatoni Con Salsiccia and Robespierre Alla Tagliata were phenomenal and had amazing flavor.

This place is incredible - I think it's been open a few weeks and I've been 3 times. Pastas are great and the seafood dishes are amazing. I've had the zuppa di pesce, a couple of pastas, and salads and this is instantly one of my favorites in Chicago. Nice sidewalk seating while it's nice outside. The staff and service seem great as well. Perfect for a casual weeknight, dinner at the bar, or weekend date.