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Seasonal Italian dining & wines plus house-roasted coffee in a chic storefront with garden patio.
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Address: 1946 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: (773) 489-4895
Website: http://www.anticochicago.com/
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Considered an hors d’ oeuvre to be had before pasta. Assortment of Hand-Crafted Cured Meats 18. Prosciutto di Parma with Melon 16. Roasted Beets & Arugula Salad …
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Reviews
Michael Damato
Fantastic spot that’s a bit hidden away off the main drag.
Everything we got was delicious and made fully in house, including the pasta.
Service was great and the staff were very friendly.
Highly recommend getting the combo that lets you try a dish for each course selection.
… moreEverything we got was delicious and made fully in house, including the pasta.
Service was great and the staff were very friendly.
Highly recommend getting the combo that lets you try a dish for each course selection.
Danielle Lindow
We had a wonderful experience dining at your restaurant last night; what a neighborhood treasure we stumbled upon. The meal was excellent from start to finish.
While the main dining room was quiet when we arrived, it was great to see the garden bustling despite the Chicago winter. The enclosed garden was incredibly cozy, and we especially enjoyed the warmth of the heat lamps and the wood-burning fireplace. Your team, Nori especially, did a fantastic job guiding us through the menu.
The handmade pasta was exceptional, and every dish was full of flavor. My husband is already looking forward to returning to try more of the gnocchi, as the brown butter and fried sage preparation was the best he has had in years.
Thank you for a lovely evening.
… moreWhile the main dining room was quiet when we arrived, it was great to see the garden bustling despite the Chicago winter. The enclosed garden was incredibly cozy, and we especially enjoyed the warmth of the heat lamps and the wood-burning fireplace. Your team, Nori especially, did a fantastic job guiding us through the menu.
The handmade pasta was exceptional, and every dish was full of flavor. My husband is already looking forward to returning to try more of the gnocchi, as the brown butter and fried sage preparation was the best he has had in years.
Thank you for a lovely evening.
Kumar Changavar
A eclectic little hole in the wall reminded us of the small restaurants in Italy. It is cozy and comfortable not too fancy. We were a little apprehensive about sitting in the garden, but it is covered and warm.
The service was fantastic. Nora, our host was gracious. She made sure we were comfortable. Her recommendations both on food and wine were spot on.
The food was delicious. We had the pappardale pasta and the Gnocchi. Both were well seasoned and fantastic. It paired very well with both the recommended Nebiolo and Venchi wines.
A tad bit expensive but dont regret it one bit.
… moreThe service was fantastic. Nora, our host was gracious. She made sure we were comfortable. Her recommendations both on food and wine were spot on.
The food was delicious. We had the pappardale pasta and the Gnocchi. Both were well seasoned and fantastic. It paired very well with both the recommended Nebiolo and Venchi wines.
A tad bit expensive but dont regret it one bit.
Daphne Young
Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Friends invited me for my birthday. Had the wild mushroom over creamy polenta and both the fig and the tomatoe Burratas for starters. All excellent! The San Marzano Gnocchi was amazing! Melts in your mouth plus the tomatoes were perfection. Mushroom Pappardelle was subtlety delightful. The short ribs were so tender and perfectly flavored.. Branding was the most interesting I’ve ever had with the smoked tomatoes. Eat in the outdoor area, its so quaint! Service was superb and the Barolo wine we chose was like drinking in a summer day.
… moreSarah Berk
A lovely, intimate Northern Italian restaurant. The atmosphere is cozy and quiet. You have to call in or email for reservations but it’s worth the extra step for this gem.
Service is very attentive, staff are knowledgeable and able to help guide menu decisions. They will push main courses but the homemade pasta is the star of the show and can be upgraded to entree sizes. A great meal can be made from appetizers and entree sized pastas.
Appetizers are on the small side. Burrata is flown in from Italy. There’s a traditional with tomatoes and usually a special. Fantastic. Beet salad with arugula is light on beets. Pear salad was a special. Melon and prosciutto is a great combination and slightly larger appetizer.
Pastas – change from the antipasti size to entree and order many to share. I can’t say there’s a favorite. They’re all homemade and hard to beat. I would recommend getting at least one of the gnocchis. I’ve never had gnocchi so light and airy.
Desserts – panna cotta was the table favorite. Flourless chocolate cake is an excellent rendition. Lemon cake is light and airy after a big pasta dinner.
You can either eat in the more upscale dining room or the slightly more casual deck with fig trees, lemon trees, grapevines, herb boxes, and a fireplace.
… moreService is very attentive, staff are knowledgeable and able to help guide menu decisions. They will push main courses but the homemade pasta is the star of the show and can be upgraded to entree sizes. A great meal can be made from appetizers and entree sized pastas.
Appetizers are on the small side. Burrata is flown in from Italy. There’s a traditional with tomatoes and usually a special. Fantastic. Beet salad with arugula is light on beets. Pear salad was a special. Melon and prosciutto is a great combination and slightly larger appetizer.
Pastas – change from the antipasti size to entree and order many to share. I can’t say there’s a favorite. They’re all homemade and hard to beat. I would recommend getting at least one of the gnocchis. I’ve never had gnocchi so light and airy.
Desserts – panna cotta was the table favorite. Flourless chocolate cake is an excellent rendition. Lemon cake is light and airy after a big pasta dinner.
You can either eat in the more upscale dining room or the slightly more casual deck with fig trees, lemon trees, grapevines, herb boxes, and a fireplace.
John
Just enjoyed a wonderful and delicious dinner at this terrific neighborhood spot. Flavors were inventive and layered and portions were generous without being overwhelming. Great energy and buzz inside, but not rowdy. Service was warm and attentive. Happy to have found this spot, we’ll be back soon!
… morePlant Mama
Absolutely phenomenal experience at Antico Italian Restaurant! The food was AMAZING—every single course was cooked to absolute perfection. From start to finish, each bite was better than the last. The service was top-tier, attentive without being overbearing, and the atmosphere was warm, inviting, and truly elevated the whole dining experience. Easily one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. Can’t wait to come back!
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What a hidden gem! Chicago has amazing Italian restaurants and this has to be one of the best! Amazing food and service, upscale but relaxed and unpretentious…took me back to Italy. Thanks Nora for making our night special!
… moreJoshua Valentin
My partner and I decided to come here for dinner. The waitress seemed nice and recommended a wine for us that we enjoyed. We had just one glass each. She also recommended the 4 course experience, which seemed fine enough for the price. We were both pretty hungry, so we went ahead and did just that.
Each dish had a handful of parsley on it aside from the dessert. So much so that each bite was parsley forward. If you love parsley, you’re in for a great time. I personally prefer to experience different flavors with each dish, but to each their own.
Going back to the dessert, we were charged for it even though it should have been the 4th course in our 4 course meal. That is unless they consider the fresh bread that was shared between my partner and I to be one of the courses. I say this jokingly as the waitress did state that dessert was included, and offered to bring over the dessert menu if it would sway our decision.
The food itself was disappointing for the price point.
All in all, I would have rated it 2 stars if not for being double charged for two desserts that were supposed to be included. My partner and I were charged $300 for a subpar experience. I paid the bill and didn’t dispute the desserts because at that point I just wanted to leave. I figured an honest review would pay it forward.
… moreEach dish had a handful of parsley on it aside from the dessert. So much so that each bite was parsley forward. If you love parsley, you’re in for a great time. I personally prefer to experience different flavors with each dish, but to each their own.
Going back to the dessert, we were charged for it even though it should have been the 4th course in our 4 course meal. That is unless they consider the fresh bread that was shared between my partner and I to be one of the courses. I say this jokingly as the waitress did state that dessert was included, and offered to bring over the dessert menu if it would sway our decision.
The food itself was disappointing for the price point.
All in all, I would have rated it 2 stars if not for being double charged for two desserts that were supposed to be included. My partner and I were charged $300 for a subpar experience. I paid the bill and didn’t dispute the desserts because at that point I just wanted to leave. I figured an honest review would pay it forward.
Emily Szegletes
I cannot say enough good things about Antico! The service was very attentive and prompt. We sat on the patio, which was lovely. The food was incredibly fresh and flavorful. Many of the herbs used could be seen growing in planters on the patio! The scallops and brown butter gnocchi were the best I’ve ever had. This place is truly special – we’ll be back for sure!
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