void

"Void is a comfy restaurant along Milwaukee Avenue with a giant old-school bar that stretches alongside a wall. It flips a lot of cliches about Italian American restaurants on its back (“when you’re here you’re family, etc.). Void has a unique self-awareness, the restaurant isn’t stuffy but is devoted to precision in the kitchen. They offer a tight menu that rotates with regular items — think lasagna and gnocchi — that always stay on the menu. The homemade SpaghettiOs — which are presented in a can to give off childhood memories — are a great example of Void’s attention to detail. Reserve a table on Toast." - Ashok Selvam

"Construction along Milwaukee Avenue may have shielded passersby from Void, a fun Italian spot from a group of veteran chefs who worked at some of Chicago’s best restaurants. Outstanding pasta, like ricotta ravioli; delicious salads with produce procured from nearby farms, and a large bar where patrons can stretch out are some of the highlights. There are also the Spaghetti Uh-Ohs, a tribute to Franco-American spaghetti with fresh circular noodles that are poured table side from special Void-branded cans. The restaurant business is tough, but it’s always nice when customers can tell workers are having a little fun, and that transfers to the overall dining experience at Void. For folks who like Malört without that pesky alcohol, Void does the unthinkable with a non-alcoholic version of Chicago’s controversial spirit." - Ashok Selvam

"Chicago restaurant serving 'Spaghetti Uh-Os' out of a can, tableside, offering a nostalgic yet elevated dining experience." - Jaya Saxena

"A newcomer along Milwaukee Avenue, Void emphasizes fun and creativity by playing within the Italian American genre with unique pastas that are artfully executed. It’s a small menu, but order the focaccia, and, of course, Void’s take on SpagehttiUhOs." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff

"Void is an Italian restaurant in Avondale with a focused menu of classics like lasagna and chicken parm, plus interesting-sounding spins on pork ribs involving red sauce barbeque and octopus with stone fruit and chili crisp. They don’t take reservations, which means you can walk-in and eat an adult version of spaghetti-o’s with vodka sauce most nights of the week. " - john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen