Mirabella Italian Cuisine & Bar

Italian restaurant · Irving Park

Mirabella Italian Cuisine & Bar

Italian restaurant · Irving Park

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3454 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60618

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Classic Italian fare & full bar in white-tablecloth setting  

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3454 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60618 Get directions

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$30–50 · Menu

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3454 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60618 Get directions

+1 773 463 1962
mirabellaitaliancuisine.com

$30–50 · Menu

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"Italian steakhouse Mirabella is offering its delights via delivery on Easter from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Options include pasta, veal, seafood, and of course, cuts of beef. Ordering is available through third-party delivery companies UberEats, Grubhub, and Postmates." - Naomi Waxman

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The Chef Carrying on Chicago’s Red Sauce Legacy Is Ecuadoran Immigrant Arturo Aucaquizhpi | Bon Appétit

"Opened at the end of 2016 by chef Arturo Aucaquizhpi, this northwest-side red-sauce spot channels old-school Italian-American steakhouse cooking—shrimp de Jonghe, roasted chicken smothered in bell peppers and pepperoncini, and crispy cottage fries served with steaks—while keeping prices far lower than downtown counterparts. Staffed largely by Ecuadoran immigrants and family members, the place offers a welcoming, blue-collar atmosphere rather than the crusty attitude found in some classic steakhouses; a tuxedoed front-of-house veteran greets guests in the small barroom to Sinatra and Buddy Holly. The kitchen leans on traditional tableside theater and comfort dishes (grilled calamari and a chicken alla-Joe–style entrée are crowd-pleasers), and the owner is deliberately growing the business slowly, planning modest updates and reviving performative tableside desserts." - ByMike Sula

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Google
We were very pleased with the food, service and atmosphere. Great place for the crew to catch up on work and enjoy authentic Italian cuisine. We’ll be back!

Gilat Zamost

Google
Amazing food, service, atmosphere I feel horrible that I forgot about this hidden gem for a few years. The menu is the exact replica of a very popular restaurant in Chicago, as the chef left and took his creations to open up his own restaurant. The food is incredible and so fresh. The service is impeccable. The best the city has to offer as a real steakhouse. Please support this local gem

Andy K

Google
Amazing service. The staff had a system that worked. They gave off a very cozy and real family-owned atmosphere. Everyone said goodbye and thank you to us when we left. The food was also amazing. Their New York strip was one of the best in the city. Their pasta special of the day was perfect. For couples, I would highly recommend ordering a steak and a pasta dish to share. The portion sizes were generous. I highly recommend this restaurant. We will be coming back again. The only thing to note is that they don’t have a parking lot on the restaurant plot, but there is free parking available in the parking lot across the street.

Kylie

Google
I didn’t eat here, but I did pick up a Doordash order from here. It was about 5 bags full of food and I had parked down the road. I carried two bags and a staff member helped carry the other three to my car, which he didn’t need to do at all. It wasn’t busy so it wasn’t like he was abandoning his post but just for this, I think this place deserves a great review. Shows their staff is helpful and attentive. Plan on eating here soon :)

Stephanie Polakowski

Google
Excellent service and excellent entrees! Perfect spot for a fancy date night or special occasion. Our waiter Carlos was very attentive and had a great sense of humor. He made the dining experience memorable! Also, the menu is overwhelmingly delicious- I will be back to try more entrees. I highly recommend the grilled calamari and shrimp to start and that you save room for the Bananas Foster - which is prepared table-side. My husband had the Ribeye steak, friends had the broiled Branzino special and I had the fresh fettuccine with King Crab and leeks and diced tomatoes with a touch of cream. Pasta is house made and fresh. Portions are generous and entrees come with salad or soup. I will be back! You can park in the lot across Addison by LA Fitness for free.

Andrew W.

Google
There are Italian restaurants and then there is Mirabella Italian Cuisine & Bar. Located on the corner of Addison St and St Louis Ave you will find this cozy, family owned Italian restaurant. As other reviews have mentioned, Chicago has a very competitive restaurant landscape (in fact there is another Italian restaurant in eye sight). But Mirabella has nothing to worry about when it comes to competition as it is in a league of its own. When you first walk in, you are met by a full bar and the incredible Sylvia crafting up cocktails left and right (by the way she makes an amazing espresso martini). We then made our way to our table where our server, Ernesto, took the time to meet us and our needs. He insisted we tried the Grilled Calamari as our first course. The sauce it was cooked in was the best part. But our main courses are what really blew away our taste buds. Ernesto had mentioned that the special for tonight (which they do not have very often) was Prime Rib and mashed Potatoes. As pictured below, it was cooked to perfection. This hunk of meat was packed full of flavor, dripping in juice, and paired with a side of creamy/buttery mashed potatoes. My girlfriend ordered the lamb chops which followed suit in perfection from a taste and plating point of view. The combination of a friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere, and mouth watering food is the reason I will be coming back here soon. 15/10.

Lois Graham

Google
Great local Italian cuisine. Their staff is friendly and the service was excellent. Creamy pastas, fresh salad, and they make Banana Foster’s at your table. Romantic atmosphere. Forget the Olive Garden across the street and come here.

G R

Google
It was an amazing experience! We went out just as a whim and it was by far the best pick ever. From the outside you don’t really see it as a restaurant but tbh looks are deceiving because Food (chefs kiss) and our waiter was amazing. We had a great dinner. I’m super excited to bring my mom in April for her bday
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Kari C.

Yelp
We always seem to get sat in the log cabin side and that bums us out, I'd really love to sit on the pretty side of the dining room. That said, service is always fantastic and I'm obsessed with the angel hair arrabbiata add shrimp. I didn't think I would like the soup but it's fantastic and I like the bread with all of its accouterments.
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Jill A.

Yelp
My husband and I wound up here one Sunday night when the place we intended to go for dinner was fully booked. We'd never been to Mirabella before but it was close to our original destination and who doesn't love Italian food? The setting is homey and cozy and the food is fantastic. While we waited for our entrees we ate their terrific minestrone and bread service and watched a waiter prepare tableside peach flambée for the table next to ours. How cool is that? This place serves quality, traditional Italian food. There were a large number of families in the dining room and everyone seemed to be having a great time. My husband had a gnocchi dish from their specials menu and I had the country style rigatoni. The gnocchi was house-made and the taste and texture was perfection. I loved the savory mushroom sauce it came in. I was too full to eat all of my rigatoni dish but it was just as great as leftovers the next day. Would definitely come back here.
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Sid P.

Yelp
Hardly able to say this place is a neighborhood secret, considering its history is based on the former similarly named restaurant, but we were very impressed with this old-school Italian spot. As we were served course after course, we realized how special this place really is. They did everything right. Our waiter Manuel was a seasoned professional. His timing and demeanor were indicators he knows his job and does it well. His supporting staff of young men, bussing in ties, were attentive and helpful. Decor is dated but homey and friendly. If you're looking for downtown chic, go downtown. Sconces, knotty pine, and framed paintings are what you'll see here. There's a large dining room, a large patio, and a bar at the entrance. Plenty of choices. It is difficult to believe I'm saying this, but some of the food we ordered at our recent visit was among the best I've had for that dish: Probably the best chicken marsala I've ever had -- juicy mushrooms and a perfect sauce that was not oversalted which happens at other places way too often. Probably the best minestrone I've ever had: its vegetables were not overcooked, still held texture and flavor, and the broth was the right combination of spicy and sweet. My wife's seafood combination was a beautiful array, plated perfectly. She loved it. Even their fresh bread service has extras like olive oil infused garlic cloves, butter and ricotta. It felt like they really value their customers. This is clearly a place that families have visited for many, many years. Except for one table of four people in their 40s, the rest of the diners were well past 70 years old. They were not newcomers. Another large party arrived to celebrate a grandmother's 90th birthday. People come back again and again, because they appreciate the quality of food and service. I'm already looking forward to another visit, even if I'm far younger than their typical customer age.

Douglas K.

Yelp
The service is terrible - Mirabella does not honor their reservations - the process for seating is chaos. Apparently buying drinks at the bar let's you cut in line in the seating priority. We stood in line for 45 minutes as random people were seated even though we had reservations. Can't comment on the food as we are still standing in line.

Bonnie B.

Yelp
What a hidden gem. Delicious food, huge portions, great service. I highly recommend this restaurant if you love Italian food.
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Yayo T.

Yelp
Even Rihanna would stand for Mirabella Ella-ella, ayy, ayy, ayy, as the steaks are seared to perfection, and the drinks will give you that old world charm. The service is very attentive and personable here. The head chef came out to say hi! Trained in the famed Gene and Georgetti kitchen, you taste the quality in every bite. The multiple rooms kept and old school vibe, including the steak coming out for you to view. Parking is a pain on Addison, but they have free parking in the lot across the street.

Patrick H.

Yelp
I know it's Valentines Day but wow service was terrible ! Steak under cooked not they way I ordered i didn't get a drink ordered We come here a lot since it is close to home but not anymore

Aaron C.

Yelp
Grilled Calamari is some of the best I've had! Great old school neighborhood Italian spot!
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Lynn S.

Yelp
The fish was so salty that it was inedible. They ran out of whitefish, so I opted for something else, which was then underseasoned. There was a huge table of people in the same room, and our waiter, who had been working there since February, had little idea as to how the dishes were prepared. Took forever to get a diet soda, and all in all, I would never go back. Very disappointing.
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Phill G.

Yelp
The best! Absolutely, without a doubt. I would eat here twice a day every day if I could. Staff is wonderful and the food is outstanding! Right at home atmosphere. I love Mirabella's.

Jovanny B.

Yelp
a reservation isn't a reservation here. put one for 7:45 and they'll make you wait until 9pm. take your business elsewhere to a place the respects those courteous enough to let you know they WERE going to spend money there. horrible.
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Cristina L.

Yelp
Great local spot with a wonderful back story and even better service. I was absolutely delighted when I read the head chef was from Ecuador, my home place. I mentioned this to the waiter and he brought over the owners brother. We were met so warmly I couldn't wait to see what was next. The minute you walk in the smell hits you - Italy in the middle of Irving park. Warm bread with a trio of toppings. Delicious bottles of Chianti. The grilled calamari was PHENOMENAL. I chose minestrone and my husband got the house salad- both fantastic starters. I ordered the veal and I don't think I can have veal anywhere else again. It was amazing. Veal pounded thin, breaded, baked in a garlic lemon sauce and then bathed in house made marinara and fresh mozzarella. It's heaven on a silver platter. My husband got the linguine with clams. The sauce had a little kick and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I can't say enough about how wonderful the service was and how memorable the food was either. This is now my new spot and I can't wait to bring back friends and family!
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Hubaab M.

Yelp
We came here for bday dinner. Honestly the food was pretty good. Servers were nice, they bought out raw steaks for customers to choose at other tables but not ours for some reason, which is why they get 3 stars from me. Can't be a 5 star review if some customers are getting better service than others. Steak was cooked good, little burnt at the top but I am assuming that's what they were aiming for. Calamari was good, most of it was the rings. Just an fyi many restaurants use imitation squid which is mostly in the form of rings. There were few pieces that weren't though. Either way, I don't think Ill be back. Definitely go try them out though.

Linda R.

Yelp
Service was very good but food disappointing - esp so called "award winning pizza". Four cheese thin was terrible! Way overdid ricotta which was grainy, tasteless and not melted at all! Mel table chews way insufficient! Not enuf and inadequately melted! Insufficient sauce. Disposed of entire pizza! Will not use for future pizza. Shrimp dinner also disappointing - shrimp flattened and overcooked - dry and tasteless. Salad was a few pieces of lettuce and one tiny cherry tomato. Yelp reported good reviews -not my experience
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Julia P.

Yelp
We are here last night. After moving into the neighborhood not too long ago, my husband happened to walk by and saw the patio and we decided we should check it out sometime. Last night was perfect patio dining weather so we made a reservation. We were here at 7p.m. on a Saturday night and it was busy but we were able to get a table on the patio. We were surprised by how much we enjoyed everything about this place!! The server was great- helpful as we made our selections and enthusiastic. I think some might say the service was a bit slow but nothing extreme, just low staff which seems the status quo everywhere these days. I only mention it so that you plan accordingly to enjoy the experience. We were just enjoying the beautiful evening. We got the calamari and shrimp app which was really good- it was served in a sauce which I hadn't had in that way before and it was very good. Then we both got pasta dishes: the cheese ravioli in vodka sauce and the fettuccini supreme. Both were superb (I was really impressed with the great flavor of the sauce in my fettuccine and the flavors all together) and large portion sizes that we were able to bring home some leftovers. We ended the night by sharing really delicious cheese cake. I'm already excited to go back! I loved how the interior dining room looks with all the lights so can't wait to try the indoor dining experience too.
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Paul W.

Yelp
service/staff nice chicken good bread good wine good salad ok fish ok ambiance old chicago
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Sara O.

Yelp
Favorite restaurant in Chicago. It's everything I want a Chicago Italian Steakhouse to be. Plus the food tastes amazing - never had a bad cut there. The sides? Outrageously delicious. The pasta is out of this world. I really want to hand pick and mix the perfect pasta dish off menu. Because I end up ordering 3-4 dishes to get all best parts. The staff is kind and diligent. Even when busy (which they are) I've never felt forgotten or abandoned. Kitchen is moving quickly and never had a long wait. The potato chips they make are confusing, and I'm not a big fan. But it's sweet that they want to make them happen. I bring everyone here. I order takeout from here. I dream about here.

Liz T.

Yelp
Excellent menu, attentive service and very good food. Many families there on an early Sunday evening.

Alexandra J.

Yelp
The service was impeccable and the food was excellent. This is the best place to go if you want an authentic italian meal and relaxing atmosphere. We came after a Cubs game and it was totally worth it and hi the spot!!
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Rachel I.

Yelp
We came here last night and were blown away by our experience. To start, we had the grilled calamari with shrimp and it melted in your mouth. Highly recommend. For our mains, we had the Linguine with Clams in white sauce and the Chicken Mirabella. The clams were wonderful and perfectly cooked. The chicken was a half chicken and the perfect combination of flavors and spices. Portions were great for us to have lunch the next day too. For dessert we had the bananas foster and I honestly have never had bananas foster that were this good. It was so cozy inside and the service was superb. We were never rushed, but we were always promptly paid attention to (shoutout to Ernesto for being the best!). This was such a great meal and we can't wait to be back.

G G.

Yelp
Charming atmosphere. Great food and service. We randomly ran across it after shopping across the street. Couldn't have been more tickled with our good luck. Grilled calamari was cooked to perfection. Entrees were delicious and we appreciated that the portion sizes were just right. Tiramisu was divine. We'll be back!
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Jonathan H.

Yelp
Great old fashioned restaurant, the kind where the food is very high quality and the portions are massive, though the prices are fairly expensive. 20-40 dollars for an entree. My dad loves this place and it reminds him of his favorite places that growing up. Very classic place.
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Bruce N.

Yelp
Mirabella was excellent last night. The atmosphere was "white tablecloths with a touch of '70s" (with a side-order of bow-tied host) but I love that. Showing their Gene and Georgetti lineage, the pour of our drinks was healthy, our accompanying bread fresh and crusty, and the grilled calamari appetizer tender and perfect! With three fish entrees, an Eggplant Parmigiano and my Chicken Vesuvio, all five of us were very satisfied with our dinner. Wine, vodkas and a couple of espressos brought our total bill to around $75 per person. Nobody complained, as we were happily satiated from the wonderful meal. I'd gladly return if given an opportunity!
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Raina W.

Yelp
Mirabella is my go-to spot for eggplant parmesan! SO GOOD! It is a little pricey, but they do include a number of sides (bread, soup or salad, their homemade chips, and pasta). I honestly can't decide if I'd prefer it cost less without all the sides or if I've come to appreciate the sides and want them regardless of the price...I definitely could do without the chips.
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Chevy R.

Yelp
Thursday evening, we were originally headed to Olive Garden across the street but opted to have authentic Italian here instead! It'sa rainy day so the pretty patio that sits on the corner, was closed. At entry, there is a full bar with sports on the tv. In the dining area to the right there is ample white table cloth tables. The ceiling is wooded with pretty chandeliers and hanging lights. It models an A shape cabin w Italian decor. Italian music playing on the speakers. Greeted upon entry and seated immediately. Our waitress was wonderful w/ a thick Italian accent. He said he made the minestrone soup. He recommended steak or calamari, also tiramisu. Our water glasses stayed topped off. Sweet selection of wines, the red was chilled. We opted out of appetizers. The minestrone is basically a veggie chili, nothing extraordinary but definitely not bland or from a can. The bread was basic and the garlic butter was not memorable. The carrot cake was very moist w a serving size for two. I wish the coconut flakes was optional on the carrot cake. The eggplant came with noodles and potatoes which is excessive starch. The cheese ravioli was very tasty. We didn't add any salt. Quality Parmesan. Hefty serving sizes. Good price! Our food was hot fresh and served promptly. You can park in the lot across the street by LaFitness.
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Michele B.

Yelp
Holy lamb chops!!!!! They were insanely good. So well seasoned! Amazing. All the other food was very very tasty too. I don't necessarily live vegetables, but the minestrone soup practically disappeared. Service was very attentive and friendly. They were very well staffed. The decor in the little room was kitschy. It was like stepping back I time to the 70's with wood paneled walls and mural. The bigger room had more standard decor. Clearly the focus is on the food.
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Kevin F.

Yelp
Overcooked steaks and unrecognizable Italian American classics -- I'm sorry to say Mirabella fails at both things it tries to be. I really, really wanted to like Mirabella. When I heard the former chef of Gene & Georgetti had taken over a restaurant in my neighborhood, I was thrilled. G&G may be a stodgy, old-school Chicago institution, but it's consistently good. Great meat, aged and cooked perfectly, and reliable Italian American classics. Mirabella charges the same prices as G&G, but somehow fails in both its signature categories. My first experience was pretty unimpressive. My second experience was downright depressing. First, the steak. They commit the ultimate sin of a Chicago steakhouse: they can't get their temperatures right. On both occasions, the mid-rare steaks we ordered were overcooked. On the second occasion it was well beyond medium into medium well territory. You simply can't pull this kind of amateur-hour crap if you are charging $50 a chop. Second, the Italian American fair. My second time here, I decided to skip the steak and go for some Italian comfort food. When I first moved to Chicago I fell in love with the Veal Saltimbocca that you can get in numerous Italian eateries across the city. A simple dish of pounded veal, sage, butter, wine and prociutto, maybe some peas thrown in. Mirabella's had none of those things save the butter. In fact it was buried under a thick layer of mozzarella, and layered in mushrooms and spinach. I wouldn't say it was a horrible dish, it was just heavy and unrecognizable as saltimbocca. So familiar comfort food is not their forte either. I just don't know what Mirabella is trying to be. But whatever it is, it's far too uninspired and overpriced to be worth going to again.

Dave S.

Yelp
Was very mediocre. The salad was ridiculous: a plate of wilted salad with half of a tomato. Meat ravioli was ok, nothing special. Chicken fettuccine alfredo was the best dish our family had, pretty good. Four cheese ravioli was cold and we had to send it back. Good news, the bread and butter was very good.
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Marcus D.

Yelp
Passed by this place too many times to count. Remember it when it was another restaurant many years ago. Amazing food, service was first class and so is the ambiance. We originally sat inside but it was so nice, we switched to sit outside. Ordered the chicken mirabella, chicken with peppers, which was outstanding! Came with a salad and a plate full of thin hand cut potatoes, almost potato chips, that were a perfect complement to the chicken dish. Prices like all other restaurants have really risen but it was 100% worth it, and by the way, huge portions. Chances are if you're here for dinner you'll also have lunch for tomorrow.

Jay A.

Yelp
We've been here a couple of times. First of all, the Chicken Mirabella is fantastic. Nice wine list. Standard Italian American Fare with a few very pleasant surprises. Large portions. Attentive service.
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P.A. G.

Yelp
Ths place is a gem. It has reasonable prices, impeccable service, and the high quality of the cuisine is impressive. Parking is a little scarce but a short walk is well worth it. A great place to celebrate with dinner.

Ann T.

Yelp
Love this place! This reminds me of why I love Chicago. Here's a place that values its customer and serves great food! Free bread to start and big portions! Also, soup or salad comes with the pasta dishes. The drinks were good and it was a great environment.
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June F.

Yelp
Food was delicious! Service with Cesar was excellent. I had salmon with side salad and ordered spinach side. Place needs updating. Interior is old world ugly and really needs renovating. I'll be back for the food!
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Pamela K.

Yelp
We decided to try this place that my husband found in looking for a small party venue. Walked in and the first face to greet us was Eddie, the old host from Sabatino's! It was like being home again. Ambiance was very similar in feel to Sabatino's, but the real test would be the food. Large portions and really good flavors! We were very happy with everything and will definitely be going back! Note: no starter pizza bread like Sabatino's and you get soup OR salad. But otherwise very much had the old school feel we love.

Kimberly F.

Yelp
The manager met us at the front door, verified reservation and was welcoming and friendly. Seated us and checked on our table frequently. The food was amazing and very authentic. I felt like I was at a fine dining experience! Bravo Mirabella! Would not split the bill with 2 couples... hence the 4 star rating.
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Jacqueline B.

Yelp
Amazing food and service! Felt like I was taken back to Italy. Prices were worth it for sure!

David L.

Yelp
I never leave reviews but felt a need to. Went last night for Valentine's Day. Ran into a friend walking in, they said service sucked. They had Caesar. We sat down and got Manuel. Manuel didn't speak good English, was incredibly pushy and we felt more than rushed, we felt like we were a problem and he had better things to be doing. Asked for a food recommendation and he literally didn't help or recommend, he just said depends if you want pasta, everything's good. That's not what you want to hear. Manuel was hastily coming by and trying to get us to place our wine order which we did and then dinner order, I believe it was 3-4 times within the first 10 mins. We told him we needed another minute and he basically told me no you have to place it now or you don't eat this was about 9pm, so I get him wanting to leave, but at least be a little nicer, and on top of that there were still tables who were just being seated so it's not like we were the last to order. Not that this matters but we weren't offered more bread, nor did Manuel didn't ask if we needed anything else like cheese or silverware or napkins. I asked what dessert was good he only recommended the two most expensive things. He didn't even say anything about them like at a minimum that they were good. I think the language barrier prevented him from being personable or insightful, but he didn't even smile once which is a nice easy gesture from a server. I would not recommend this place again even though I've been here once before due to the service. I just didn't feel like it was a proper sit down Italian restaurant I felt like they abandoned any personality or spunk that a normal Italian restaurant would have. It felt like we were just being rushed until we had ordered our dessert at which point he started to ease up for a couple minutes to wait to give us the check once we had finished eating, which he did promptly. For the money spent, I didn't feel I got the experience I should have. I could have gone to morettis and had better service for 1/2 the price. The kicker? I asked for the leftover food to be wrapped up. They wrapped up only the Greek chicken. The three the risotto out. I asked a 2nd time for the potatoes to be wrapped up which were still on the table because we were still finishing those (again.. rushed) and the bud boy who nodded yes, never returned with the potatoes he took away which was like a 1/2 of a serving. I couldn't believe something so simple that i requested to be done, wasn't done. Especially something so commonplace as asking for a Togo container. If you're going to wrap things up in Togo containers and not have patrons do, you should at least be asking for clarification as to whether or not they want their food wrapped up.
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Claire O.

Yelp
Good food! Nice atmosphere! I had the fettuccine supreme (peas, prosciutto, and pimientos in cream sauce). Service, especially if you wanted more water or another drink, was seriously lacking. But when you could get someone's attention, they were happy to assist. I also didn't care for the fact that when you order a Diet Coke, you get a little glass bottle and a skinny glass (like a mojito glass). This means your drink is not only unrefillable but you're getting a really small soda. This restaurant has a full bar. I would have assumed soda would have come out of a fountain dispenser or one of those handheld devices. Desserts were delicious! We shared a few different kinds. The carrot cake, cheesecake, and tiramisu were great. The chocolate mint ice cream was good too, but it's not scooped...its cut from like a large slab. Interesting presentation but still good! Parking was nice and easy too. You can park across the street at the former Kmart without any issues.

D H.

Yelp
What a disappointment. I had company in town and wanted local Italian food. We had the Rigatoni Country Style Pasta, which was good. The "salad" was ridiculous. Browned iceberg lettuce and a 1/4 of a tomato. The garlic bread was prepared but not cooked at all. Bread with smeared oil and garlic. They are obviously not looking at what leaves this restaurant for delivery. Super disappointed Mirabella!!
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Sidney Z.

Yelp
Relocating to Chicago recently, I'm still trying to learn the lay of the land here in this sprawling metropolise. I'm doing fairly well, but I'm still trying to find my "Go To" family Italian restaurant. I think I just pulled this off with Mirabella's Italian Cuisine. Its got the same look and feel as my "Go To" Italian restaurant back home in L.A; just without the red booths. Mirabella's has a classic Italian menu with a bit of steakhouse flare mixed in. This feat is pulled off pretty damn good by these nice people. I (of course) go right to my standard chicken parmesan with a side of pasta and start with a caesar salad. My wife had these wonderful Lamb Chops and started with a very attractive mixed green salad. A beautiful bottle of Barolo, and we slipped right into charming place. The service was stellar, and the noise level didn't exist. Their bar makes a mean Negroni, and their wine list is totally affordable. I see us coming back here a lot!
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Molly M.

Yelp
Food was good. Ambience is strange. Love the greeter in the tux. But interior needs an overhaul. Liked the meal.
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Lauren Z.

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It's really freakin good. No reservations needed as they accept walk-ins for their patio seating. The overly pompous crowd on a Wednesday evening wasn't my favorite but I was there for the food not the people. Service was nice and friendly. Prices are VERY steep. I'm guessing because this is as authentic as you can get when it comes to Italian. Apps:Fried ravioli is SO good. It comes out like a mini hot pocket. Filled with only meat, no cheese. It's worth it. It has very little meat filling and is mostly bread but no complaints. Very crunchy and flavorful. Quality meat that was very tasty. All meals come with choice of soup or salad. Meal: Ribeye and fettuccine chicken Alfredo. The Alfredo wasn't a huge portion but the sauce and chicken and noodles were great. Meat for ribeye came out perfectly medium rare. Juicy and succulent! Dessert: is where it is at! The cheesecake and tiramisu are homemade and delicious. Cheesecake was no Eli's; it was drenched in blueberry sauce with blackberries and blueberries. Super thick and super creamy-as it should be! Nom nom nom for days.
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Ann R.

Yelp
I heard a lot of people went there from Sabatinos. This was my second visit, I brought 2 friends along. The fried calamari was perfectly cooked and we had the soup of the day cream of mushroom. The entrees were spaghetti and meatballs, rigatoni with fennel sausage and the Diana with shrimp and calamari. The seafood was cooked perfectly. The staff are very attentive and it is not one of my favorite Italian restaurants. They have parking right across the street, very convenient.
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Kelby M.

Yelp
Went here for my girlfriends birthday, food was AWESOME! Staff was so nice and I love the atmosphere of the place. Definitely going to stop by if we come back to Chicago soon
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Rhonda M.

Yelp
As much as I would like to give this restaurant more stars I couldn't because I sent my meal back. We went there to celebrate our close friends birthday and we all drove out from the suburbs. We had a very nice waiter and the manager was extremely nice too. There was 8 of us and each one ordered a different dish and too be honest each dish looked amazing. Before we got our dinner (we were very late because my husband had the wrong time). They were all singing and I ordered one of my favorite dishes (mushroom and truffle risotto). I was looking forward to my dinner. My husband had sausage with Alfredo and linguine. My meal came and I took my first forkful and almost choked. I was hoping I just got a bad forkful but to my dismay the whole dish tasted like a salt lick. It was absolutely inedible. I felt terrible so I passed the bowl around so everyone could taste it and it was a unanimous send it back. When we were able to get a hold of the waiter he felt terrible and wanted to know what I wanted to replace it with. Unfortunately the rest of the table was done with their dinner so I asked that it just be removed. No offers of desserts or a drink or anything which surprised me. The restaurant was fairly busy with lots of birthday parties. People were happy and singing and dancing all over.

Luda S.

Yelp
Came here last night as it's only 1 mile from our house. Had zero expectations. Our experience from start to end was excellente!! Service was incredible. Everything was timed perfectly from appetizer to salads to entrees. Ambience was very cozy and romantic. Bus boy cleaned the table often with a smile. The only thing that was ok was the crab cakes. I ordered chicken marsala which was probably the best I've had. Did not skimp on the delicious mushrooms. Husband had chicken Limone which he loved. We'll be back often. Can't wait to try one of their pastas!

K W.

Yelp
Just okay. Higher priced Maggionos. Delivery order forgot salad dressing for what seemed to be wedge salad (edges starting to brown) and a hunk of tomato. Chicken Picatta was bland even with heavy serving of capers. Chicken Parm was okay. Heavily drowned in sauce. But one I removed sauce it was fine. Baked Ravioli was confusing. No cheese. Just a hunk of ground beef. Delivery and service fees more expensive than most (almost $12 before tip).
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Nicole C.

Yelp
Love this place. The staff is so friendly and COVID cautious! They are knowledgeable on the menu too. The food is great, never had something I didn't like. Price is on point. Can't think of a bad thing about this place!
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Carol O.

Yelp
Great Italian restaurant north of the city. Enjoyed the rigatoni country style and lamb. Good wine list. Attentive staff. The bananas foster made at your table looks divine.