Swing in through the wooden doors at Aldino's for a taste of Little Italy. As you settle into one of the brown leather booths at this casual neighborhood restaurant, you'll notice the delicious dishes being served around you. The restaurant features recipes from all regions of Italy in a style called Italian Comfort Food. You'll want to try the Bucatini Amatriciana, a pasta dish featuring guanciale, chili and tomato. Aldino's also features a market serving comfort Italian sandwiches, pizza, salads, and fresh pastas that can be made at home. Catering is also available.
Aldino's
626 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60607
312-226-9300
aldinoschicago.com
Fianco is a tiny Italian storefront located between Cornelia and Newport Avenue. Its rustic décor with floor to ceiling brick walls and a chalkboard that displays daily wine specials gives this Italian eatery its casual and comfortable feeling. Fianco's authentic Italian dishes are made with seasonal products grown by local farmers. Indulge in the spicy duck meatballs served with mascarpone, creamy polenta and fresh Parmesan. Finaco also features a great wine and dessert menu that includes a 20 year old tawny port. Fianco is open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner, and on Thursdays, you can enjoy half-priced bottles of wine to compliment your authentic Italian cuisine.
Fianco
3440 N. Southport
773-327-6400
Chicago, IL 60608
fiancochicago.com
Ristorante Al Teatro, a Chicago World's Fair--themed Italian restaurant, resides in a historic 1892 opera house called Thalia Hall. The décor is elegant and whimsical in a classic 19th century Chicago way, with brass cash registers, gold railings and hand-painted murals that are reminiscent of 1893 World Fair posters. The menu features house-made pasta, gnocchi, and lasagna, while the pizza bar literally takes the stage on the original Thalia stage and offers 20 choices of Italian pies. The owners are also responsible for Wicker Park's Caffe Gelato, so you know they're quite familiar with tasty desserts. Ristorante Al Teatro is open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday and also offers Sunday brunch.
Ristorante Al Teatro
1227 W. 18th St.
Chicago, IL 60608
312-784-9100
alteatro.us
