Osteria Via Stato

Amazing Italian Spot! We came for our anniversary and daughter’s birthday—everything was perfect. The food was delicious (though we felt it was missing a touch of that classic Italian flavor), the wine was great, and the service was outstanding. Our waiter was very professional, explaining each dish, the ingredients, and even letting us know about happy hour deals that saved us money on drinks and appetizers. The cozy, European-style atmosphere made the evening feel truly special. P.S. We were surprised with free desserts for both occasions, complete with candles—such a thoughtful touch. Highly recommend! Perfetto!

This restaurant was beautifully decorated. Our party of 3 tried the Chef's Tasting Menu. Everything was incredible. Highly recommend. Great for a girls' night. Would be perfect for a romantic date night as well.

This review is for our May 2025 wedding at Osteria Via Stato, spearheaded by Natalie and her wonderful team. First off, there are scores upon scores of places you can choose to get married at in Chicago. Price, setting and offerings are all vital considerations. Osteria checked all the boxes literally on the first meeting where we were spoiled with a tasting and sneak peek at what we could expect, and this was a year in advance! We elected for a Friday night wedding with a total of 52 people and what we got was astonishing communication, service and food that our guests STILL are talking about months later. Must-haves on the menu are the short rib, the sweet pea pesto pasta, and exclusive to the wedding menu...the mac and cheese bar, our guests fell in love, one actually heard it was there and went "hold my drink" and ran for it, haha! The entire team took tender care of us and literally everything including decor drop off, set up and helping us package up our leftover favors. Music was extremely important to us as we wanted to personally Spotify DJ and their in house speaker system blew the socks off the dance floor and kept it bumping all night. We are still grinning ear to ear and cannot thank the team enough, we look forward to coming back again and again for dinner as this place will forever be special. Do not hesitate to consider Osteria Via Stato for your wedding! Ask them about our diva centerpieces, even they thought they were legendary ;)

Run, don't walk, to host your wedding at Osteria Via Stato!! Everything was absolutely perfect. Family and friends continue to rave about the ambiance, food and friendly waitstaff! It was fabulous. Thank you so much!

It was our first time here and we had an amazing dining experience! Our server, John, was exceptional and attentive. His recommendations were spot on, and his service was top notch throughout the meal. The sommelier was incredibly knowledgeable and gave us some really good wine suggestions that went perfectly with our meal. Definitely recommend the hand rolled cavatelli, seafood stew, and amaro affogato. The whole experience was fantastic, and we’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend this place for great food and outstanding service. :)

Our Busser Jorge was fantastic! Lentils and Goat Cheese is delicious. Cant wait to go back and have it again.

Tried the 2.14 Valentine’s Day menu 79.75 per person. However adding trash fees it comes to $217 for 2 people. Nowadays a lot of restaurant do that but it doesn’t make it ok to add those mandatory trash fees. For the food, I highly recommend their Homemade bread with garlic olive oil dipping sauce. For the entree I like the slow braised shot rib. Tiramisu dessert is great. The food is ok but just not worth the price. Nothing really outstanding that is amazing and makes me want to come again.

Ordered take out via DoorDash from my hotel I was staying at. My order was the Angel Hair Aglio E Olio as my entree and Warm Ciabatta & Roasted Garlic. Order came quickly and was hot so kudos to DoorDash on that. The food was excellent all around. Shrimp cooked perfectly as well as the pasta. Very flavorful but n each bite. The bread was also a star and was fresh and warm. The roasted garlic in the aged balsamic could be bathed in it was so good. All around just a great meal. If I can get this quality and service from a Door Dash order I’m a happy camper.

Food was absolutely delicious. I got the chicken Mario which is pictured. It wasn't the most tender piece of chicken I have ever had, but the burst of flavor when it hit your tastebuds made up for it. The ambiance is bustling but calm. The service was slow at the beginning but picked up and was excellent for the rest of the experience.

Another Lettuce Entertain You, success. Restaurant week was amazing! Meatballs and Ceasar Salad for the table followed by and incredible short rib! Fork tender. I'll be back

I love this place! The food tastes like it was made with love and is always very consistent from my experiences. I love the ambience here as well as the story behind the whole restaurant that is s family started !!! They are also a "Lettuce Entertain Restaurant!!" Which I love so much because, I am a member and have been for a long time. I haven't used it in a while and recently learned when I sat at the bar that I had $20, to use!! If you are a reward Member, you can earn points every time you spend. They also have food delivery service available- which I have had delivery many times. I love their pizzas and salads, and have tried many things on the menu by in-house dining. If you have not been here, I believe you should try to at least visit once. You will be pleasantly satisfied. Let me know :) cheers !!! I visited the State St. Downtown location- Just FYI :)

I came here for a friend's going away dinner, Service was excellent . Our table was large, but our server was fun, engaging, and attentive. Definitely one of best servers I've had. We had a preset menu. To start, we had sea crusted ciabatta bread with roasted garlic and balsamic vinegar. The garlic was roasted nicely and the crust on the bread was crisp and just what it should be. We also had the gigante beans and polenta with short rib ragu, both of which were tasty. For my main, I got the slow braised short rib with red wine sauce. The short rib was well cooked and tasted okay, but it was a little salty. The sides were crispy potatoes and broccoli, both of which were tasty. Finally for dessert, we had the ricotta cheesecake, which was excellent. I would come back and try items off the regular menu.

Went here for restaurant week. large portions and had lots of leftovers. Cavatelli with mushrooms was delicious.

Heather Grace was our server on a Saturday evening for our party of 4 and she was simply the best! What a great personality and she was super attentive! We came during restaurant week and were delighted to order from that menu. I got chicken mario, my hubs got the salmon and we loved the cocktails as well! I got the a Italian Paloma and hubs got the paper plane. They also serve mocktails! I tried a noperal spritz and it was very tasty, just like an aperol spritz! The decor is great inside, very welcoming and intimate. The only negative is the restrooms. There's only one unisex bathroom available, so there's usually a line. However, the restaurant is located next to and connected to the hotel, so you can use their restroom, but you need to climb stairs and wind around a little to get there, so it's not very convenient. All in all, a terrific night and I'd highly recommend!

Had the Penne with Chicken. This dish is delicious! Pasta cooked perfectly. Chicken was tender. Sauce was flavorful. I sat at the bar so service was quick. The bartender was attentive and friendly. Whenever im back in Chicago, i will definitely be returning.

Service was very attentive. Rustic stone interior Italian decor. Appetizer of calamari was excellent, light crust, tender and great spice flavor. Pasta dinners were large, superb taste and warm. Apple crisp dessert with ice cream was lightly sweetened. Happy hour Saturday prices at the table for wine and some appetizers! Bonus!!

I loved the place and food. We went on weekdays around 8:20pm. Took 20-25 mins to be seated. The restaurant closes kitchen at 9pm. So, we went through menu while in waiting and finalized the food. Ambience is good. Service was good. We ordered Margarita Pizaa, garlic parmeson bread, seafood stew, orange mule. Pizza was okay. Seafood food had no to less salt, after adding salt it tasted good. Orange mule was as per my taste. GARLIC PARMESON bread was tasty Gelato ice cream waa very yummy. I got Vanilla + choco chip one. Servers are very professional. Good for dates, formal dinners and good to visit with family as well. Our total bill was around $86 ( excluding tip) I hope the review is helpful.

The food is good but there is less and less every time I order it. As you can see the amount of broccolini in this chicken Mario order.

When I was in Chicago last month, after a long day, I just wanted to grab something quick and head back to my hotel room. So I found Osteria Via Stato nearby, and decided to order a pizza for takeout. The restaurant is located in the lobby of Embassy Suites and I walked in to the bar area and could see the restaurant was full and bustling on a weeknight. Good sign! The staff were very helpful as I looked over the menu. I asked what was popular and what they recommended. The host (friendly, patient, helpful) told me the sausage was made in-house and recommended the housemade fennel sausage pizza. I ordered that and included mushrooms (because you know, vegetables : ) It was a quick 15 minute wait. There is a convenient pick-up window around the corner if you're a hotel guest so that's where I went to pick up the pizza. And wow, it was really good. Lately, I'm really digging a thin pizza crust (not so heavy, not so carby), and this pizza really hit the spot. It was enough for one meal (with some veggies I brought with me) and I had enough saved to eat the next day. YUM. Delicious pizza. And honestly looking over the menu, I had a hard time deciding what to order, because the pasta looked great, too. In a city known for pizza, here is another great-tasting pizza place-but not just pizza, the rest of the menu looked great, too.

A little italian gem! My best friend and I came to dine here on a Friday night and the place was poppin! The ambiance is beautiful with a lively bar and dining room that feels like you are sitting inside of an authentic italian house. The service was timely, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the menu. We chose to our a la carte (as opposed to getting the full dinner experience). We started with the warm ciabatta & roasted garlic which was absolutely exquisite! The bread was so warm, fresh, and flakey and the roasted garlic in the olive oil was the perfect pairing. It's also a plus that they keep refilling your bread basket as much as you'd like. For dinner we ordered the hand-rolled cavatelli and cacio e pepe pastas. Both were well-balanced and delicious. My only complaint was there was maybe 5 tiny pieces of sausage in the cavatelli which left me wanting more. But with the quality of this homemade cavatelli I wasn't too upset! For dessert we indulged in the homemade tiramisu. And can I just say it was tiramisuper! One of the best tiramisus I have ever had. Osteria via Stato is a little Italian gem in River North that feels and tastes like the perfect lil italian getaway for a night out in Chicago!

Had dinner here on a Saturday night and it was a pleasant "4-star" experience. Nothing really blew me away - food, drink, or service. We had two apps - calamari and meatballs for entrees we split a broccoli sausage pizza and the chicken mario. Again, nothing was bad per se but I did expect it to be better based on the restaurant being in River North/downtown and upscale. The wine list is all Italian so we ordered a bottle of Chianti - which was not my favorite, but I'm more into new world wines. They also don't have valet but will validate in the parking garage near by on Ontario for $10.

Dined alfresco here today. Absolutely spectacular! The perfect weather didn't hurt. Had the seasonal special pizza with heirloom tomatoes, the panzanilla salad w/heirlooms also, , roasted corn & zucchini side and Niman ranch skirt steak with grilled peaches & arugula salad. Everything was amazing and fresh. Perfectly seasoned with fresh herbs. Exactly a summer evening meal you'd want. Service was great. Our server Brittany was attentive but not over bearing. Even the manager Adam introduced himself and checked how things were going. Really nice outdoor seating with planters and partitions away from busy city corner. Highly recommend especially the patio on a gorgeous night.

Having never been to Chicago before, I relied heavily on recommendations from some of the partners I was treating to dinner as to where we'd actually end up eating dinner; Osteria Via Stato was on two of their lists, and their menu seemed to fit all the dietary requirements and restrictions for the group. Our party of six had a 6:30 pm dinner reservation, and we were tucked into a small table in an alcove off the main dining room. This was my first time meeting four of the guests in person, and it was the first time all five of them were meeting, as well. I really wanted to focus on conversation and community, but the table behind us was quickly filled with a rowdy party of 10, which made conversation difficult towards the end. Still, we were able to have a good night and a decent dinner. I took a star off due to the service, which was not good. Our waitress kept stopping about five feet from our table to watch us for a second before disappearing for large chunks of time, occasionally ignoring our attempts to wave her down. I went with the Chicken Mario (with brown butter and broccolini, $22.95) for my main, while my guests' dishes varied from salads to pastas to fish. There was a moment where my gluten-free guest stumped our waitress by asking for a gluten-free side, which the waitress said they didn't do (one of the reasons I went with this restaurant was because they have a gluten-free menu, so the waitress wasn't working with good information.) It took an inordinate amount of time for the waitress to return to confirm they could, in fact, guarantee the side was gluten-free, which was a relief to everyone. The Chicken Mario was pretty tasty. The chicken was cooked well - a tiny crisp to the outside but juicy on the inside. They served it with a lemon, which added a nice zip of citrus to the butter sauce and the broccolini. Everyone else enjoyed their meals, but I didn't get pictures of anything. Not sure I'd go back the next time I'm in Chicago, but it was a good central spot for everyone and it gave us a chance to connect and build relationships, so I call that a win.

If you have never been to Osteria, then I am going to need you to go right now. Me & my girlfriend had a blast during restaurant week. The braised short ribs were perfect, both juicy and tender! The house bread and garlic was delicious it was so hard to put it down. The service was very good as well.

Ordered the ciabatta bread with garlic, EVOO, and balsamic vinegar, grilled octopus salad, chicken parm and the hand rolled cavatelli. With the bread there was too much balsamic and made dipping the bread too sweet and completely covered the garlic taste. The grilled octopus salad was actually so good, the octopus was tender and paired well with the potatoes. The chicken parm was good but pretty salty. The cavatelli was sooo doughy and didn't absorb any of the sauce. Service was attentive. It was pretty quiet when we went on a Sunday evening.

People let me tell you about this place right HERE! If you are looking for a good Italian place... STOP LOOKING YOU'VE FOUND IT! This place has everything and they know exactly what they're doing. We walked in and were pleasantly greeted by the host and escorted to our table in the back. Not many people were there that day which was just fine with us. We were surrounded by such beautiful aesthetics - you can tell the building was historical and everything was chosen precisely to fit an old Italian vibe. It was warm and the barely any noise so you can hear your counterparts. We came for our anniversary and our waiter exceeded our expectations of customer service. As you can tell, we ordered a bit of everything haha which we try to always to at places. We want to see what you have to offer in different ways and they did their thing with every dish ordered. Everything was yummy!!!

This place served me the best pizza I've had in a long time! The food was truly delicious. The salad I ordered was refreshing, with cold, crisp lettuce that was absolutely perfect. And the pizza, with its thin crust made to perfection, was an absolute delight. The fire-grilled pizza really didn't disappoint! I only wish they had this pizza joint in my hometown because I enjoyed it so much. The added bonus was its connection to my hotel, making it incredibly convenient. I opted to sit at the bar by myself, and the service was nothing short of spectacular. Everyone I encountered was incredibly friendly, and that's something I truly appreciated. Great food, service, and atmosphere:)

Fantastic place for a group dinner! Their events team is great to work with! All the candles make this a perfect romantic local, and do not get me started on the bread and garlic I literally could eat loads I am addicted!!!!

I haven't been here in a while, so I decided to stop by since I really enjoyed the last dinner I had at Osteria. I ordered the roasted garlic and it came with hot bread for an appetizer. You can't beat hot bread. I also ordered the ceasar salad. My entree was the pene pasta with chicken. For dessert, I had the burnt caramel gelator which was fantastic. My server Antonio was excellent. Great dinner!

The FOOOOOD! The pasta was so rich and creamy and delicious, I couldn't stop eating even after I was full! The cacio e pepe was flavorful and had the perfect balance of black pepper to cheese. Also both pastas had a generous amount of sauce. The portion sizes were great- perfect for sharing. I love garlic so was v satisfied with the appetizer. The ambiance is made for date nights or a cute girls night out- I'll def be coming back. Great for an intimate dinner or larger groups. Very accommodating to dietary restrictions.

Classy Italian restaurant with chic ambience and interiors. The Parmesan garlic bread was a warm and delicious start to the meal, while the penne pasta was a standout dish. However, the Margherita pizza didn't quite meet expectations. Although the Parmesan bread arrived promptly, there was a notable wait for the pasta and pizza. Despite the slow service, the overall experience was good.

Aldo took great care of our party. He had some good insights on the food which we thoroughly enjoyed. We enjoyed dining on the patio on a beautiful October evening in Chicago.

Recommended by a local and this one will be a family favorite whenever we are in town. One of the best calamari apps. Light yet crisply fried and served with a surprise baked garlic bread. This was different from the focaccia and roasted garlic cloves app which was also phenomenal. Off to a great start which was then folllwed by a Roman style cracker crust margherita pizza which we almost finished!! The hand rolled cavatelli was toothy and perfect. Short rib entree was mind blowing and the signature Chef Mario grilled chicken breast was unlike any I have had....this is a must! Trust me. We ended w their homemade ricotta cheesecake that was light and fluffy. Can't wait to come back to try ther rest of the menu. Ciao.

This restaurant is beautiful and delicious. As a vegetarian I recommend the cacio e Pepe which they can make vegetarian by using a different broth. The tiramisu is delicious and definitely worth a try. The dim lighting makes it romantic and fun. The only annoying thing is that you have to go to the adjoining hotel to go to the restroom which makes it quite a walk away from your table but it's okay, not too bad. The pizzas here are thin and crispy and not overly filling. I've been twice already and can't wait to go back!

Went for a date with my bf and the portion sizes were great, the water was always filled and the service was sweet. It's connected to a hotel as well. Ambiance is very much great for a casual date spot and it has games playing on the tvs as well. I would go again! This is also a lettuce entertain you spot.

I had the wonderful opportunity to dine at Osteria Via Stato for a business dinner. The servers were extremely attentive, accommodative, and lovely despite the massive party. The food was pretty solid! Firstly, the bread was phenomenal. It tasted fresh and NOT stale whatsoever. The accompanying garlic oil and cheese were also super delicious. The main standouts were the crispy potatoes and the cheese cake. The potatoes were light, yet crispy, and the cheese cake had a refined flavor from the ricotta. On the other hand - I wasn't the biggest fan of the fillet mignon. It was a little dry for my liking, and I didn't feel like the arugula salad was doing any favors. I felt like the dish needed a sauce to round out the whole plate. Overall, if you are looking for a place to accommodate a large party, Osteria Via Stato is definitely worth looking into!

Overall a decent experience. We ordered the bread with garlic/oil and it took like a half hour to get it - had to ask the server about it. No apologies or anything and we ended up paying for it (even though it came out like 5 minutes before our entrees). Whatever. The food itself was pretty good. Nothing amazing. Many other restaurants in the area would be better - like Il Porcellino, Quartino, Torchio, etc. I would pass this one.

Delicious! Had a group dinner here a couple months ago, and it was a great experience. We had a private room in the back, and two servers that helped us. They were both very attentive, friendly, and helpful without being overbearing. The food too was delicious. The meatballs were to die for, we definitely asked for more to be brought to the table! Everyone enjoyed their main courses as well, I had the salmon and it was great (just wished I hadn't filled up so much on the meatballs, lol). I've only been there for the group dinner, but would definitely go back for an 'individual' meal since I had such a great experience.

This review is long overdue but I wanted to give this restaraunt the credit they deserve! We went for the first time doing restaraunt week and we were so happy with the menu. Their braised short rib was very memorable and delicious. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly! We got soup and meatballs as well which were just as delicious. My partner does not eat pork and the meatballs did have some pork, the waiter did not hesitate to provide us with another option which was their roasted tomato caprese. So good. We'll be back.

We got calamari for the table and nothing will ever compare up this. We get this everywhere we go but this is hands down the winner of all calamari. Their Caesar salad will not disappoint either. Wonderful service and the ambiance was romantic with low lit lights. All of us loved our entree. They were all spectacular!

Solid Italian spot in river north with plenty of options for everyone! Roman style pizza and fresh pasta with vegetarian and meat lovers options! Also great for big groups!

Delivery order only Margarita pizza - 3.5/5. Quite thin with a tangy sauce. But the crust is so thin it is more like a crisp. My wife wouldn't get this again, even in person. Short Rib Rigatoni - 3.5/5. I can see why I thought it was amazing in person, but it is more of a standard well made pasta after delivery. Highlight are bites of cheese. Cheese with garlic - 4.5/5. The highlight with wonderful fluffy bread and a balsamic vinegar flavored roasted garlic.

Great place! I decided to make a reservation and drop by since I had walked by a lot and had also seen it on the Lettuce Eats app. I was very pleasantly surprised. Our waitress was incredibly nice and we ordered everything she recommended. We got the heirloom tomato pizza - the flavors were amazing but the bread part was a bit soggy and made the pizza hard to eat. The pastas we ordered were wonderful thought and we loved it. The price was pretty realistic and reasonable.

Osteria Via Stato is part of the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group, and is embedded in the Embassy Suites on State Street. I have been there a handful of times before, notably for a corporate dinner event a few years ago. Recently our party of six was able to snag a table during a Sunday evening happy hour - amazingly they have happy hour specials seven days a week. Half-price pizzas and select wines by the glass, who can resist? While my love and I went with a beer, the others in our group enjoyed their half-price wine selections. We shared four pizzas, and they were delicious with delectably thin crispy crusts. My favorite selections were an unofficial tie between the fennel sausage and the mushroom pizzas. The pepperoni and the evening's special pizza (it was zingy with a bit of pepper) rounded out our four choices. The plate of parmesan cheese is a nice touch. I have sampled other food items in the past and have always enjoyed the selections. The service was good, with a huge thumbs up for the constant refilling of our water glasses. The pizzas took a bit of time to come out, but good company took the edge off the wait time. I dare say that we will check out the happy hour at Osteria Via Stato again.

Greeted by the hostess and got sat not long after they had to clean a dirty table. Was given menu's and had time to look over. The restaurant didnt seemed to busy and already had their dinner rush. Maybe there were 5-6 tables that are either done eating or still are. We sat there more or else about 10-15 minutes without any acknowledgment by the server. We felt discriminated by completely ignoring my family. Not even saying a word to us but he was very attentive and accommodating to other table. 2 ladies was seated after us and got greeted and watered by their server right away. We ended up walking out of the restaurant but I wanted to make sure that management was aware of it, so I spoke with a MOD. She was apologetic enough and offer another server to take care of us but it was already too late and we lost our appetite with that much disrespect.

A group of six of us decided on Osteria Via Stato after a play. We were lured in by their attractive happy hour specials. (Sun-Thurs 5pm-6pm / Fri-Sat 4:30pm-5:30pm - half off pizzas and select wine) I was the only true newbie to the place, as the others had previously enjoyed it for either dinner or an event. I was impressed with the ambiance and super-attentive staff. You're not going to go thirsty! I am a little surprised such a place has televisions (I think two, as that's how many I saw), but perhaps they are only powered on when sports are airing. We were there on a Sunday. I felt like the place is rocking such a cool vibe that the televisions detract. Our waiter was thoroughly charming and tended to us extremely well. I genuinely loved all four pizzas I tried, with the best being the mushroom and (vidalia) onion. No lie, this was the best mushroom pizza I have ever had. I will be back just for that. The thin-crust pizzas are much more flavorful that a lot of the thins I have had in the past. I found the crust on all to be perfection. The value is incredible during the happy hour pricing. For six of us, four pizzas did the trick, but none of us were super-hungry. Had we been, five probably would have gone over better. Worth noting, if you are considering visiting, and think your group might have a mix of pizza orders and entrées, do keep in mind there are two separate kitchens, so they cannot ensure pizza and entrées will be sent to the table at the same time. This is what our waiter told us prior to ordering. That said, our pizzas came out quickly but were staggered enough that we were not juggling platters, as the tables were adequate but not generous in size.

Honestly exceeded expectations. Ambiance both inside the restaurant and on the patio are great. We were able to get a last minute reservation for a Friday donner. For apps we tried the bread soup and the bread with roasted garlic. The two went great together, but honestly the soft garlic in olive oil and balsamic were the better of the two. For mains we shared the ricotta gnocchi, which the server kindly split into two plates since he knew we were sharing. Super soft and al dente gnocchi in a light sauce. Not shown but we also shared the beef short rib which came with mashed potato and roasted vegetables. For the price it was pretty good, very tender and flavorful! Service is great and quick, definitely a great place to take visitors to the city as its quite central in Mag Mile and other hotels nearby.

This restaurant is perfect for a date night! It has a cozy atmosphere and there's lot of couples enjoying their night out. We ordered garlic bread, pizza, fish, and pasta. There were a lot of families and I'd come back with my daughters too in the future. The pizza was crispy and the cheese was gooey! The garlic bread was good but the bread was a little dry. I'd try another appetizer next time. We also had the Cacio E Pepe and the Pan-Roasted Lake Trout. The pasta was perfect and the trout was delish. Both dishes were heavy and we had plenty for leftovers. We did not order dessert. The service was attentive. However, we saw some tables with bread service and we didn't get any. I didn't ask though. However, reviews of the restaurant did say there was going to be bread service. Lastly, the reservations are easy to make and you can specify exactly where you want to sit, outside or inside.

Stopped by for happy hour (half off pizzas and some wines) and let me tell you, I wasn't disappointed. The crust was nice and crisp, the sauce was delish (hint of sweetness), and overall, the ingredients tasted fresh. You can't beat the price either, so I highly recommend. Sat at the bar and the bartender provided top notch service-- no complaints! Note: HH is from 5-6pm Mon- Thurs and 4:30-5:30pm Fri- Sun.

Food and service was 10/10. Will definitely be coming again! We went around 5:30pm and it was not busy yet.

I really do love this restaurant despite that I live here and it's in the touristy area that can get busy and hard to get to. Always such great pizza's and pasta dishes with excellent prices and service! Worth the stop!

I went to Osteria Via Stato for a birthday celebration and had a very good experience. I thought the ambience was fun and romantic and the service was phenomenal. We brought a cake into the restaurant and they took it in back and sliced it for us and even chilled it in the fridge overnight for us to pick up the next day. The food is good but nothing spectacular. You will not be disappointed with your meal by any means, and the price point is very fair for what you get, but it's not top tier Italian food. That said, this is a fantastic spot for a larger group meal without breaking the bank, but you can absolutely find better Italian restaurants elsewhere in the city.

Probably one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever eaten at in Chicago! We have Francesca's in the burbs and they're always so good but in the city, this Italian restaurant had wonderful options including flavorful cooked perfectly al dente penne with tomato cream sauce and mozzarella, amazing Napoleon style very thin and crispy pizza (ended up getting two as we inhaled the first one), and the arugula salad with dried cherries and shaved parmesan was delicious.

Great tasting food with great service We started with the roasted tomatoes caprese Salad so it's served cold Nice dish I had the chicken Mario. The the brown butter with the broccolini was perfect match. The bartender Kevin was very knowledgeable and knew what wine to pair properly with the dishes being served One thing to look out for is the 3% restaurant service charge. It's not a tip or shared with staff. If the restaurant feels it needs 3% more than just raise the price of the food not sneak in a unknown amount at the end of the meal

Great food and ambience. Good portions of food for the price. My 6 year old son ate an entire plate of spaghetti by himself. Service was good also. We'll be back again.

We tried going somewhere else for dinner and was so packed so we tried this place and I'm so glad we did! They weren't too busy for dinner service on a Saturday night and the staff was so great! Very attentive and kind even when my clumsy bf spilled his soda. The atmosphere was intimate with mood lighting but got a little noisier as we were eating but nothing too crazy. We got a bunch of food to share pizza and panzanella salad are both very good but pomodoro pasta was our favorite! Will definitely come back!

Such a great spot in river north for daily happy hour! The HH menu selection is small, but such a great deal for half off pizzas and select wines - we got the seasonal pizza with heirloom tomatoes and the charred pepperoni. I appreciated how they cut the pizza up into small squares, but ended up eating it with a fork and knife since there wasn't any crust to grab on some pieces. The weren't any reservations online but we were able to walk in at around 5pm on a Friday and get a table outside right away- would recommend walking in even if you can't get a res! Food: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5 (cute outdoor patio but also right next to a bustling/chaotic city sidewalk) Service: 4.5/5 Pricing: 5/5 (HH items)