Sapori Trattoria

Dare I say this was the best lasagna I’ve had? Sapori Trattoria is a charming restaurant in the heart of Lincoln Park. We ordered a lot of seafood from the charred octopus, calamari, to their lobster ravioli and I loved it all. The desert was also good but the chocolate cake could have been just a little more moist. During the summer they shut down the side street and have patio seating that makes you feel like you’re on a European vacation. The service was great and the food came out quick. I’m excited to say that I think we found our local neighborhood Italian spot.

If you’re looking for authentic Italian cuisine with a warm and inviting atmosphere, this restaurant is a must-visit! The food is delicious and the dessert was the perfect finish.

food: 1.5 service: 4 ambiance: 3.5 price: 1.5 we decided to come here after a wedding the night before and we were craving some classic Italian-American homey pasta dishes. this had been on our radar for ages (i think a friend may have recommended it to me years ago), and we also walk by it fairly often as we live in Lakeview. we got there kind of early on a Sunday for dinner and decided to eat inside. the overall service was pretty decent, not really any immediate complaints there. however: at one point there were ~7 workers hanging by the bar just kinda watching the two or three diners inside the restaurant. and the overheard convos at the bar with the staff made me doubt the quality of their cocktails (hearing "there are 13 dashes Angostura bitters in this drink" seems like a red flag for me)... so i ended up going for a glass of wine instead of my usual cocktail. and to be honest, the glass of the Primitivo was the best part of anything we had here. the bread service was fine, it was nice and warm, with some parmesan cheese on the side and some olive oil at the table. i ordered a caesar salad and the seafood risotto pescatore. the salad (and also the minestrone soup that my bf ordered) were pretty small, and fairly typical. the risotto however, was so so bad. it wasn't necessarily creamy, and it was quite salty all around -- unsure if it was too much salt or too much acid (lemon) but it was way too much. but the worst part was the shrimp. not only were they tiny, but they were the TOUGHEST shrimp i have ever had in my life. like each one of them was extremely overcooked. to the amount that i did not even know it was possible to overcook shrimp. they were drier and tougher than like a dry piece of chicken breast. it honestly started grossing me out halfway through. the scallops and mussels were better at least, though some of the mussels were also overcooked. bf's bolognese was just okay, i found the sauce to be too watery. needless to say, i left around half to a quarter of the plate uneaten and did not take it to go. and that is quite a rare thing. i absolutely did not want to risk getting dessert. this ended up being an over $120 meal for two, which is just insane when i think of the quality and the ambiance here. it feels even more crazy when i KNOW i could have spent ~30 bucks more and had an incredible Italian meal at Monteverde, one of the best restaurants in the city. 😮‍💨

I went there last night for my husband's birthday be honest, kinda disappointed the super loud and the table kinda close to each other. I ordered 2 appetizers and one each entree my spaghetti is so salty but my husband food was good he say that. well we both had just 2 bites then ask for togo box and check then leave.

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Looking for a cute date night spot in Lincoln Park?? 🍷🍝 Sapori Trattoria is the perfect option for authentic Italian and has the perfect patio for soaking up the last bits of summer! 🇮🇹 Our server was great and gave us so many great recommendations for our meal! We sampled a bunch of delicious menu items, so here’s the breakdown of what we ordered (and my favorites! ⭐️): 🧡 Cantaloupe - vodka, watermelon liquor, lime, orange juice ⭐️ 🥃 Italian Manhattan - bourbon, Amaro, Angostura Bitters, Bordiga 🧀 Whipped Ricotta Toast - smoked honey, fennel pollen, sea salt, black pepper ⭐️ 🐙 Charred Octopus - crispy artichokes, burnt lemon, dill, oregano, pickled fresno chili 🎃 Cappellacci Di Zucca - stuffed with pumpkin, burnt butter sauce, butternut squash, sage, pine nuts, parmesan cheese 🍝 Bucatini Carbonara - pancetta, smoked bacon, onion, cream, egg yolk, grana padano cheese ⭐️ 🍓 Frutetti Della Luna - red blend, mixed red berries, orange juice, vodka, Aperol ⭐️ 🍷 2020 Chianti Riserva 🍋 Lemon Berry Polenta Cake Special This was such a cute spot to spend our date night at last week and I would definitely come back for the Cantaloupe drink and Carbonara alone - delish! 🤩 Thanks so much to Sapori Trattoria and Socialite Media Group for hosting me! #hosted #SaporiTrattoria #ChicagoItalian #SocialiteMedia

Sapori Trattoria is some of the best Italian food I’ve had in a while. Every thing was fresh and hot. Our waitress was amazing and extremely helpful. I will definitely recommend carbonara, bruschetta, vitello meatballs, and especially their new dessert the S’mores Creme Brûlée.

Yes this place is a little on the pricey side, but the food is reliably good. The burrata was beautifully delicate, the linguini vongole tasted great the clams were perfect and generous in portion (although by the end of the dish a little too oily) and the tiramisu wasn’t bad.

Ambiance - great spot for date & small groups, super intimate restaurant, love the holiday decorations Service - super busy for a Friday night but servers were still attentive Food - loveeeeee the charred octopus (texture was perfect & sauce paired so well), the gnocchi was cooked to perfection

i came here for a nice dinner date with my roommates. we got: insalata stella (stella salad): really light and yummy, perfect for an appetizer before pastas!! i love how the dressing is slightly sweet, but not overwhelmingly so. the salad is also lightly coated in the dressing instead of being drenched in it which i really appreciated as you could still taste all the components of it. cappellacci all'aragosta: this wasn't my favorite dish; the sauce was pretty yummy but i like my vodka sauces to be at least a little spicy. i also feel like there wasn't enough seafood and this dish lacked textural dimension for me. but the flavors weren't bad. pasta contadino: i loved this pasta! it had everything i wanted - good veggies , a protein, and a delicious sauce. would recommend this dish s'mores creme brulee: we finished off the night with this dessert and it was very decadent & rich. i loved the slightly torched marshmallow and it was perfect to split between 3 people. the service was good, and the inside of the restaurant itself is intimate & dimly lit but also has plenty of seating. it extends way farther back than i thought. i'd come back as it's right next door to me, and it seems to be a solid choice for an Italian dinner! i really want to come back in the summer when they have their outdoor seating!!

Ordered a pick up order and I have to say probably the freshest pasta I have had in a long time . Even though I did not come in to dine in the ambience looked very cozy and a place I would definitely have to come back . Hostess was quick and attentive . Caesar salad was typical but had to say lettuce quality no browning or yellowing could use some more croutons . Whipped ricotta so delicious next I ll have it separate so the bread wasn't soggy but still Very flavorful . Could be a bigger portion . Carbonara was super tasty and creamy I see why this is popular . The risotto is a mushroom buttery dream could eat bowls of that . Lobster ravioli was my favorite so rich and tasty could use more ravioli but I could taste the lobster flavor throughout .

I don't get the reviews here. We cancelled at another well known Italian restaurant to try this "gem" and we're behind disappointed. Carbonara is my favorite pasta dish on the planet and this was a sloppy mess of lumpy sauce. The texture was incredibly off putting. My kiddo had the lobster and shrimp stuffed pasta in vodka sauce. We had to send it back because of the overpowering fishy flavor. Lobster and shrimp should be sweet. The server was very nice but based on the food, we'd never return.

We visited this cozy spot in Lincoln Park for dinner on a weekend. We started with the Bruschetta and Whipped Ricotta Toast--the ricotta toast was definitely the highlight. For mains, we had the Bolognese and Gnocchi Al Brivido pastas, both of which were delicious. My husband couldn't stop raving about the Bolognese. We wrapped up with Tiramisu and a Custard Pudding dessert, both proved to be a sweet end to the meal. Overall, a good experience, though the service was a bit slow, and the portions were on the smaller side.

I want to start by saying I hope this was just an off day for the restaurant because I've heard so many great things about Sapori Trattoria from friends, cousins--pretty much everyone. But when my friend and I went, we both left thinking the same thing: what was that? Let's start with the good. The restaurant itself is pretty spacious, and it has that cozy, classic vibe you'd expect from a trattoria. We had a reservation and were seated right away, which was great. The service was decent--not amazing but definitely nothing to complain about. The waiter was super accommodating, especially with customizing things for vegetarians, which I really appreciated. But the food... that's where it all fell apart. We started with the Brussels sprouts, and honestly, they had no flavor. Like, no salt, no seasoning--just plain Brussels sprouts with some cheese thrown on top. It was such a letdown. Then came the vodka pasta, and as a vegetarian, I couldn't ignore the weird meaty/fishy taste. I flagged it to the waiter, who was super nice and offered to remake it, but they also explained that's just how the sauce is. I was so confused. Even if they made me a new one, they said it would still taste like that. I couldn't even finish it--it was that bad. I really want to go back and try some of their other dishes because of all the hype, but this experience has me hesitant. I'm hoping it was just a miss because everyone raves about this place, but honestly, it's hard to want to give it another shot after this.

Stopped in here a few weeks ago while in Chicago. Reason for two stars was right off the bat, we had an 8:30 reservation and didn't get seated until almost 9:30 (and we were coming from EST so that was 10:30 for our bodies). It was a Friday night so no worries on my end if the restaurant is a little behind, but I do think that 1 hour is not really fair to us. We were able to get drinks at the bar. With that being said, food and wine were both amazing. I had the Cappellacci All'Aragosta which was delicious. Our server was quite friendly too. Would be willing to give these guys another try as their food was phenomenal, but their table management is lacking.

Delicious Italian food in Lincoln park! A cozy neighborly vibe but also has a nicer upscale feel to it without being "fancy." They fit the nice in between a neighborhood spot and a special occasion; it works for both! Didn't come during this but I love that they set up tables on the street during summer weekends. The space is surprisingly big inside though; it goes way back in the building! We sat in the farthest back room which was cozy and not too loud. I got the Sapori Spritz to drink and it was really good! They start you with a basket of bread too. We split the capellachi di zucca, a pasta with a pumpkin filling and butternut squash and pine nuts on top, and the gnocchi al bravido, which is a presto gnocchi with grilled chicken and sundried tomatoes. The pumpkin one was by far our favorite but the leftover gnocchi was absolutely delicious as well! The sauces are quite buttery and rich but I enjoyed the many flavors that went into both dishes. I would definitely come back!

My goodness. Where do I start? Small, but beautiful interior. I recommend making a reservation. The staff were all so kind. The food? A dream. Of the ordered dishes, I enjoyed the short rib and brussel sprouts the most. I liked the rigatoni as well, but it wasn't the star of the show. I highly recommend this restaurant for the food, ambiance and outstanding staff.

Looking for a cute date night spot in Lincoln Park?? Sapori Trattoria is the perfect option for authentic Italian and has the perfect patio for soaking up the last bits of summer! Our server was great and gave us so many great recommendations for our meal! We sampled a bunch of delicious menu items, so here's the breakdown of what we ordered (and my favorites! ): Cantaloupe - vodka, watermelon liquor, lime, orange juice Italian Manhattan - bourbon, Amaro, Angostura Bitters, Bordiga Whipped Ricotta Toast - smoked honey, fennel pollen, sea salt, black pepper Charred Octopus - crispy artichokes, burnt lemon, dill, oregano, pickled fresno chili Cappellacci Di Zucca - stuffed with pumpkin, burnt butter sauce, butternut squash, sage, pine nuts, parmesan cheese Bucatini Carbonara - pancetta, smoked bacon, onion, cream, egg yolk, grana padano cheese Frutetti Della Luna - red blend, mixed red berries, orange juice, vodka, Aperol 2020 Chianti Riserva Lemon Berry Polenta Cake Special This was such a cute spot to spend our date night at last week and I would definitely come back for the Cantaloupe drink and Carbonara alone - delish! Thanks so much to @saporitrattoria and @socialitemediagroup for hosting me! #hosted #SaporiTrattoria #ChicagoItalian #SocialiteMedia

Sapporo Trattoria's pasta dishes will make it difficult for you to put the fork down. I had just come back from a trip to Italy to attend a friend's birthday dinner, and the pesto gnocchi was absolutely divine. Each tender gnocchi was enveloped in a fresh, indulgent basil-pistachio pesto. All the other pasta dishes exceeded everyone's expectations as well. The drinks were delightful, the ambience on the second floor was lively, and the service was great. Sapori Trattoria is perfect for elegant yet unfussy dinners with friends and family. 10/10, would definitely come here again!

SKIP. Wow did this place leave us underwhelmed and disappointed. Our servers were fine, but pretty much everything else was less than mediocre. Bolognese was lacking significant flavor: think ground beef in some tomatoes on pasta. The seafood risotto was extremely salty--we didn't even finish the dish, which is a rare thing. AND it was THIRTY dollars. Minestrone soup was barely a cup--SO SMALL. There were literally like 8 employees with nothing to do just talking about weird things around the bar area the entire time which adds an air of immaturity and unprofessional service. Our bill was around $105 for just two people. You can literally go to a place like Monteverde downtown--which often ranks as one of the best Italian restaurants in Chicago--and it wouldn't cost you much more than Sapori Trattoria. I find that borderline infuriating given how basic and lacking the entire experience was here. Lastly, I got some bolognese splatter on my shirt and somehow it's like a radioactive pasta sauce because it won't come out of the shirt and I've tried so many ways to get it out. I've never had this problem before. Overall, strange place with really bad food (though still edible to their credit). Avoid.

My boyfriend and I had an amazing dinner recently at Sapori! We got to sit right by the window and the open air breeze was perfect on a beautiful summer night. The service was quick and our server was attentive. We enjoyed the bread service but of course we had to try the awesome whipped ricotta. The clam app was also very good and had a nice kick. The pasta we have tried here are all really really yummy. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. The s'mores crème brûlée was a sweet treat to end the meal!

As always, a great experience at Sapori Trattoria! Espresso martini + whipped ricotta toast + pumpkin ravioli = perfect date night!

I haven't found a place that wow me for a long time. This place gave me that wow for all the dishes. Searched for most reviewed on Yelp! The portion was huge, which was warned before we even started ordering. I love the ambience, went there at 5 pm. I bet it can get really crowded. We were on the second floor by the window. Lovely dinner.

I had always heard great things about this place, so was looking forward to finally trying it out. To start the interior was extremely cozy, especially during the winter. It really gave an authentic Italian feel. The waitress was super friendly and attentive without rushing us and allowing us to get a good dining experience. We filled up quite a bit on the bread (which was decent) but I was still excited to try my meal. I got the Gnocchi al Brivido and unfortunately was extremely underwhelmed. This dish seemed a bit bland along with the bucatini my boyfriend got. I would come back and give it another shot, but considering the prices, I doubt I ever will.

We had a great experience at Sapori Trattoria! The service was spectacular. Quick and easy to get seated and the ambiance felt great for a date night spot. Our favorite dish was the clams. They were so flavorful!

What an excellent summer dining destination!! Sapori has a stunning outdoor dining area, that consumes the entire street (which is blocked off) cute quaint tables, bulb lights which add a romantic vibe at night, and excellent service. I came here with a friend on a Friday night with a friend via reservation. We met at about 5pm and it wasn't quite busy however, by 7pm the outdoor patio was buzzing, I recommend a reservation. Our server started us off with bread and gave us the run down on the specials and wines. She (Kelsey I believe?) was so knowledgeable of the menu and she also gave us great recommendations. We ordered: A bottle of Chardonnay (Farm To Table; Australia). A classic house Chardonnay nice and crisp and paired well with all of our food. Calamari for starters: While it had a good crisp and nice flavor, it was bit gummy, chewy. For our entrees we did the: Gnocchi Al Brivido which was so so tasty, the gnocchi had a nice authentic feel, and the pesto was creamy, oily (in a good way) filled with bold garlic and basil flavor. The chicken was tender and the pistachio was such a good addition to the dish. Truly the star of the show. Cappellacci All'Argosta with a generous portion of lobster, crab, and shrimp that had a good seafood flavor but not overwhelming in a rich vodka sauce and topped with vegetables. So so yummy if you like seafood! I recommend. Overall, I loved my dining experience at Sapori, and left absolutely STUFFED! Cannot wait to get back and dine indoors.

Service was amazing. A very small restaurant and I didn't love the room we sat in toward the back. It was very dark and tight so I'd prefer to only be seated in the front half of the restaurant. The pasta was delicious and the portions were very large.

This is a really good restaurant! The service is kind and the ambiance is pleasant and comfortable, nice but family friendly. My husband, baby, and I came to eat here for an early dinner when we were in town. They were kind about our running late and let us keep our baby in his stroller so we could eat. The octopus is perfectly cooked and comes with a really good green sauce. The clam dish comes with a great red sauce I highly recommend getting more bread for to enjoy. The pesto gnocchi are wonderfully seasoned. The German Riesling was a pleasant surprise, since a lot of Italian restaurants stick to Italian wine. My husband really enjoyed his old fashioned. Great restaurant! Highly recommend.

If you get a chance to sit outside do it. In closed off alley, I felt like I was back in Europe. While we were waiting for the food, the combination of the atmosphere and other peoples' plates made me very excited. Unfortunately, that excitement quickly died once I took the first bite. I went with the gnocchi al brivido which sounded so good, but the dish was just too bland. The pesto had no flavor which is hard to believe. The gnocchi itself was just fine but nothing special. The breadcrumbs and pitsachios did provide a good texture while the tomatoes were very sweet. My favorite part of the dish was the grilled chicken which was juicy and tender. Super disappointed as I've heard great things. I may come back and try the lasagna which looked phenomenal but then again for the price, it may not be worth it.

Nice Italian spot for dinner! The service and bread basket were great. I especially enjoyed the gnocchi entree, it was just the right amount of pesto and very flavorful.

Sapori Trattoria strikes the perfect balance between cozy and upscale. The dimly lit dining room exudes a warm and intimate atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for a romantic dinner or a special celebration. The rustic décor, complete with exposed brick walls and vintage photographs, adds to the restaurant's Italian charm. The service at Sapori Trattoria is top-notch. From the moment you are seated, the staff's attentive and knowledgeable approach to hospitality shines through. Servers are well-versed in the menu, offering insightful recommendations and wine pairings to enhance your dining experience. They strike the perfect balance between being attentive and giving you space to enjoy your meal.

food: 1.5 service: 4 ambiance: 3.5 price: 1.5 we decided to come here after a wedding the night before and we were craving some classic Italian-American homey pasta dishes. this had been on our radar for ages (i think a friend may have recommended it to me years ago), and we also walk by it fairly often as we live in Lakeview. we got there kind of early on a Sunday for dinner and decided to eat inside. the overall service was pretty decent, not really any immediate complaints there. however: at one point there were ~7 workers hanging by the bar just kinda watching the two or three diners inside the restaurant. and the overheard convos at the bar with the staff made me doubt the quality of their cocktails (hearing "there are 13 dashes Angostura bitters in this drink" seems like a red flag for me)... so i ended up going for a glass of wine instead of my usual cocktail. and to be honest, the glass of the Primitivo was the best part of anything we had here. the bread service was fine, it was nice and warm, with some parmesan cheese on the side and some olive oil at the table. i ordered a caesar salad and the seafood risotto pescatore. the salad (and also the minestrone soup that my bf ordered) were pretty small, and fairly typical. the risotto however, was so so bad. it wasn't necessarily creamy, and it was quite salty all around -- unsure if it was too much salt or too much acid (lemon) but it was way too much. but the worst part was the shrimp. not only were they tiny, but they were the TOUGHEST shrimp i have ever had in my life. like each one of them was extremely overcooked. to the amount that i did not even know it was possible to overcook shrimp. they were drier and tougher than like a dry piece of chicken breast. it honestly started grossing me out halfway through. the scallops and mussels were better at least, though some of the mussels were also overcooked. bf's bolognese was just okay, i found the sauce to be too watery. needless to say, i left around half to a quarter of the plate uneaten and did not take it to go. and that is quite a rare thing. i absolutely did not want to risk getting dessert. this ended up being an over $120 meal for two, which is just insane when i think of the quality and the ambiance here. it feels even more crazy when i KNOW i could have spent ~30 bucks more and had an incredible Italian meal at Monteverde, one of the best restaurants in the city. ‍

I liked all the dishes and the location. I would like to come again and try something else. My girlfriend especially liked the desserts Thank you

My friends and I came here for dinner with a reservation. So we had no issues waiting. But the pasta is so salty compared to other Italian places around Chicago. Calamari was great and delicious but the bucatini carbonara is extremely salty and not well balanced. Do not recommend. There are better Italian places in Chicago

Amazing food!! loved the vibes of this restaurant, had amazing service, and the food was delicious - Will be coming back again!

I liked this place!!! My favorite part was the outside patio. There were lights hung up & it was a good vibe. Service was mediocre at best. We started with a salad appetizer which felt bland and lacked a freshness. Thankfully the main pasta we ordered was better & filled with very fresh tasting seafood. Overall there are just too many great Italian spots in Chicago to warrant coming back here.

Sapori Trattoria is some of the best Italian food I've had in a while. Every thing was fresh and hot. Our waitress was amazing and extremely helpful. I will definitely recommend carbonara, bruschetta, vitello meatballs, and especially their new dessert the S'mores Creme Brûlée.

Didn't get a chance to experience the ambience and service as we just got an Uber Eats delivery after a long day of travel and getting to our hotel. The good: The food was ready quick and my four year old and six year olds had no complaints. The bad: It was a delivery order. No cutlery, no napkins. Luckily I had leftover forks in my suitcase from a previous trip. We only ordered two items off the menu: fettuccine Alfredo (x2) and the whipped ricotta. The sauce of the fettuccine was extremely underwhelming and way too watery. It looked like the noodles were cooked and then a pint of heavy cream was poured on it and then they called it a day. Very little flavor. Explains why my picky kids loved it. The whipped ricotta would probably be okay if ordered at the restaurant, but by the time it got to us, it was soggy. Some of the pics from the other reviews look great, and I can only speak to a few items on the menu, but was extremely unimpressed.

I feel like I have been finding Italian heaven here in Chicago *cue the angels singing!* Here at you get all the vibes - cozy, intimate, and warm paired with authentic, fresh Italian cuisine! I love the interior and there's even an upstairs for seating. Food I tried: Burrata Platter - loved this and the spreads Calamari - perfectly fried!!! Gnocchi Al Brivido - OMGGGGGG I LOVED THIS 10oz NY Strip - my guest said it was delish! Cacio e pepe cheesecake - it was set on fire and caramelized right in front of me. Perfect balance of sweetness! Triple layer chocolate cake - Probably some of the best chocolate cake I've ever had!!! Drinks I tried: Moscato D'asti Lil pick me up Old Fashioned My gnocchi was so soft and that basil pesto - I could eat it on ANYTHING! The rub used on their NY strip comes from Second City Prime (look them up!) so not only is it cooked very well, it's seasoned perfectly! And the dessert?!?! I could come here just to eat the dessert alone! Both desserts I tried were decadent! Ask for the waitress Gia! She was super sweet and very knowledgeable about the menu! Visit them to try one of their authentic dishes and tell em that Bri from Planes & Plates sent you! Buon Appetito!

Sapori is THE most intimate spot for delicious and authentic Italian food. It really was so warm and makes great for family dinners, date nights or dinner with a friend. They have a full bar and delicious drinks. If there's one thing you need to try, anything that has whipped ricotta on it. It is AMAZING.

Didn't have a great experience for restaurant week. Had a reservation and got sat 15 minutes late, waiter took over 10 minutes to greet us after getting sat. The food was... blegh. Gigantic family sized portions, and my carbonara tasted like straight up bacon grease I'm not even kidding. I had maybe 4/5 bites of it because I was so hungry, but it did not fare well for me later. Drinks were good! Bruschetta was good! Ambiance was nice but it was so so loud that me and my date had to shout at eachother across a table for 2.

I had never done there before, but the friend I was with had been there many times, although not since the ownership changed. We were seated in a small back room where there were too many tables and chairs! It was very loud and hard to have conversation. Our server Olivia was just a bit too much; if she said the word gorgeous one more time we were going to have to stop her from talking! We split a salad, and there was barely any dressing on it; my cocktail was just fair as was the orange cello that I ordered After dinner; not authentic at all. I had the butternut squash dish, which was tasty but drowned in butter! Way too much! For the price we paid the service and ambience were not worth it!

Amazing!! I finally came here for my birthday with friends and it definitely exceeded all expectations. We had the bruschetta and honey whipped ricotta for appetizers. For the entrees, we got the seafood pasta in olive oil garlic sauce and one with tomato sauce, the seafood risotto, and rigatoni caprese. The wine selection is extensive and the tiramisu for dessert topped it off. Danny our server was the best!!! I will come back soon!

This place was so cozy & cute! The food and service was amazing! The pasta was delicious and the portions are huge! everyone needs to check them out:)

I have been here before but again, my experience was great! The portions were large and the staff were very accommodating. Great date night spot. The food is delicious here - I would recommend the pastas above anything else.

Having been open for nearly a quarter-century, Sapori Trattoria has become an Italian staple in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. They're serving authentic Italian specialties, including big bowls of tender pasta, in a cozy, intimate setting, with warm vibes and friendly staff. It's such a gem and one of the best Italian experiences in Chicago! During our most recent visit, we ordered the Vitello Meatballs, the La Spazzatura Salad, the Cappellacci All'Aragosta, the Pollo Ternana, the Cacio e Pepe Cheescake and the Homemade Tiramisu. Everything was amazing, but if I was absolutely forced to pick favorites, I'd say the Meatballs, the Pollo and the Cheesecake would be our top choices. We really enjoyed the zesty marinara and the creamy ricotta on the Meatballs. So yummy! The Pollo came with a stuffed chicken breast loaded with provolone cheese and a super flavorful veggie sauce. Finally, we couldn't get enough of the Cheesecake! It was such a unique, savory-sweet dessert. We found ourselves repeating, "ok, last bite" until it was eventually almost gone. We also partook in a few cocktails during our visit, particularly a Gin Martini, a Negroni and a couple Espresso Martinis. I love a good classic cocktail when I'm eating Italian. They just complement each other so well! If you haven't been to Sapori Trattoria yet, you must get over there and check them out. They've been around for decades and there's a reason why!

I'm in love with this place. Intimate but lively environment with incredible dishes. My group split the ricotta toast, calamari, meatballs, and three pasta entrees (pesto gnocchi, carbonara, and lasagna). Everything was amazing I literally can't pick a favorite. Will be back

This place is an absolute gem! We visited for a birthday and Sapori was perfect for the occasion. Staff was friendly and the interior is really quaint and elegant. Everything was upscale yet unpretentious and it was pleasantly chatty inside. Onto the food! We started with the grilled beef tenderloin brochette, spinach/ricotta arancini, and meatballs. The arancini was incredibly crispy and among the best dishes I've had recently- an absolute MUST! The meatballs were so tender and the marinara sauce was thick and flavorful. Would skip the beef tenderloin next time as I found them to be a bit tough and lacking in flavor. For mains, we ordered the meat lasagna, carbonara, and cappellacci di zucca. I loved the subtle sweetness of the pumpkin-filled pasta, and the lasagna was very rich and enjoyable. The carbonara, however, really stole the show! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was pure creamy, heavenly goodness. They did not skimp on the bacon, so this dish is perfect for those who can't get enough of it. I really enjoyed the experience here and absolutely can't wait to return and try more of the menu. If you haven't given Sapori a visit, bookmark it and head over ASAP!

We got takeout from here last night and I was so disappointed. The lettuce in the romaine salad was all soggy and brown. The pastas were overly salty. I used to love this place and I'm not sure what happened! It was really weird too because my husband went to pick up the order and they had him stand and wait outside even though the restaurant was completely empty. Overall very disappointed and sad at what used to be my favorite Italian place in the city!

One of my favorite Italian restaurants in the city. Beautiful ambience and back patio, service is always great, and the food is top knotch. Handmade pastas, delicious red sauce, and a fantastic cocktail menu. The Calabrian clams are an amazing starter with a delicious spicy broth. Can't go wrong with the meatballs. I love their red sauce, but the bucatini carbonara is creamy and delicious and the Cappellacci Angostora has a delicious mix of seafood and is served in a vodka sauce that is a treat. For dessert, the vanilla Marscapone is one of my favorite desserts of all time. Light and creamy, served with candied mangoes on top - it is different and superior. Sapori is a must if you're a foodie or love a good wine and pasta night!

My boyfriend and I had the best date night here! Our favorites were the desserts. I would go back just for the chocolate cake!!!

I called in an order for takeout. I took advantage of their Takeout Special, "Delux Dinner for Two" for $60. It's honestly a pretty sweet deal. You get eight Bruschetta or Tomato Caprese, one salad, two pastas excluding seafood pasta, and a Tiramisu. I must say it really is a good deal. The person who took my order was not inviting or energetic at all. He immediately asked for my credit card number, which is understandable, but did tell my my final price before asking for my info. He then asked if I would like to leave a tip amount. I have never been asked to leave a top over the phone. When I picked up my food, I felt that same lack of excitement in this place. Not one smile, and no acknowledgment from any of the employees except for the hostess who went to the back to get my food. As for the food, we order their Bruschetta, Insalata Rustica, Pennette Cardinale and Bucatini Carbonara. The bruschetta was delicious. It came with the bread and the marinated tomatoes separate so the bread wouldn't get soggy. The salad however sounded amazing but was not a big fan. Perhaps the Brussels sprouts made the overall salad too dry. It came with Parmesan cheese, crispy pancetta, dried cranberries and buttermilk avocado dressing. I felt like it needed more dressing. My wife ordered their Pennette Cardinale. It came with a creamy white wine tomato sauce, artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, grilled shallots, and it was supposed to come with chicken, but the chicken was nowhere to be found. Was also not a big fan of this dish. I ordered their Bucatini Carbonara. It came with pancetta, smoked bacon, onion, and grana padano cheese. This one was really delicious I loved the fact that use bucatini for this dish, and the smoked bacon added really good flavor to the overall dish. I would definitely order this again. The tiramisu that we got wasn't really that good. I've had plenty of tiramisu in my life, and I've never received anything that looked or tasted like what I got from here. Overall, I can't really say I enjoyed my meal from here. There's plenty of Italian restaurants that I believe serve better food and have way better customer service, for me to have to return to this place.

Did not realize this restaurant had so many separate room to be seated, as the main area is pretty small. Sat in a side room, but it was nice as it was much quieter than the main room. Featured cocktails were great and the wine glasses are huge! The ricotta toast was yummy and the pasta cardinale was delicious. Portions were huge so I will have leftovers for days. Definitely worth the money and I want to go back and try more dishes:)

Lasagna (tg) was really good nicely cooked. I was really disappointed with the Penne Vodka the pasta was al Dante it's not as good as I thought it would be.

I love going in the summer because they close off the street and have street seating. My food was phenomenal. I loved my pasta and it was even better the next day! It was the perfect amount of pesto. The whipped ricotta toast was well how could you go wrong?! It was so flavorful with the smoked honey and I could eat a spoonful of it!

We went on a Saturday evening and had a great experience. We got the meatballs (packed full of flavor), the ricotta toast, and the summer spritz to start. We enjoyed everything. Then we got the oriechetti with garlic cream sauce, pumpkin ravioli, and seafood ravioli. Each was so good and fresh. Our server was also excellent with prompt service. The restaurant itself is adorable and open. It filled up quite quickly but never felt crowded.

Food was beyond tasty and portions were large. Definitely suggest sharing dishes and wearing stretchy pants LOL The staff was so friendly and insightful. Food came very quickly. Only wish the table was big enough for the apps and entree. We had to rush to box the appetizers to make room for the entrees.