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    Antico

    4.5 (298 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    ANTICO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Sheryar K.

    very fun environment we opted to sit outside a must get if they still have them when you go is the scallops. There was only two, but I was begging for more. We got the mushroom pasta and we got the gnocchi. Both were very good and the pastas were cooked perfectly. We were one of the first ones in the restaurant when they opened so the service was top-notch and there was parking around, which is something we can't say as a commonality around Chicago.

    Rib Eye
    Mirella K.

    Such a great experience here at Antico! It's an assuming restaurant from the outside but truly such a hidden gem. I think they have a super cute outdoor patio open in summer/spring too. The food here - chef's kiss. We came here on a whim with no expectations and were pleasantly surprised. We got the brown butter gnocchi, fig butter crostini, and rib eye. We also got their hibiscus spritz, espresso martini, and dirty martini. Brown butter gnocchi: 8.5/10. The gnocchi were so pillowy and fresh. The browned butter and crispy leaves were delicious with it, I just personally like it more saucy, or cream or tomato-based besides butter. Fig crostini: 10/10. Delicious. Came with fig butter, prosciutto, and melon. Absolutely delectable I could have 10 of these. Rib eye: 10/10. LAWDDD HELP ME. This was one of the best steaks I've ever had. Sooo juicy and flavorful. Cocktails: all 10/10. The service was superb- we had a server who was relatively new and he was GREAT! So attentive, gave us a great rundown of the menu, and overall just very friendly. Totally recommend this place for some fantastic Italian cuisine!

    Braised Short Ribs

    Everything was delicious but the mushrooms, short rib, scallops and smoked duck risotto stole the show. We had chocolate and lemon cake for dessert- absolutely amazing. Service was great. Ambiance was perfect!

    Tonight I went into Antigo just for a glass of wine close to when they were closing. The servers were so kind to me, Isabella and Rae (?). They don't really have a bar because they do dinner service (which looks amazing by the way), but they still were open to accommodating me in a back room with a fireplace when they were closing. That is so kind! The ambience looked really nice too. It's small, but quaint, and based off their menu and the intentionality of how they explained it, it looks like a really great restaurant to dine at!

    Spare rib with polenta.
    Jay L.

    Such a great place on all levels. One of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Chicago. The restaurant is cozy and Nora and staff were professional, knowledgeable and fun. The food was delicious and savory on all levels. I like salt and the dishes seemed very salt heavy, so if you can't handle a lot of salt- let the staff know. We had a large party and we all tried each other's food. Salads were fresh and interesting, wine list was vast, meat was cooked to perfection and everything seemed to melt in your mouth. Grazie Antico!

    Gnocchi
    Brenna V.

    Cute restaurant, good pasta, apps and wine. I do feel like some of the items on the menu were overpriced. $16 for affogato seems a bit much. But overall good experience just prepare your credit card

    Ambiance
    Melanie V.

    Yummmmm! Welcome to the neighborhood! Outstanding service, ambiance and food. We just moved to Bucktown and for our last date night without a child, we tried this place for dinner and it was incredible. We did not make a reservation and it looks like you should. They have limited hours and everyone knows it. No issue, they sat us inside but lots of people came in and were taken to the patio which we cannot wait to try. Service was outstanding. The hostess and waitress made you feel at home. And it was obvious this is normal because the number of regulars that cycled in and received hugs was incredible. Waitress recommended the scallops which were not on the menu and forever I want these scallops! They were buttery, herby, so tender. And she told us to save some Of the bread for dipping and oh man was that the move. Looking for just. Small meal, the pappadelle with wild mushroom was outstanding. Fresh pasta and ingredients was obvious. Lasagna had bechamel which is always great and portion was enough to make you happy but not go into a coma. It did have sausage or some type of meat that wasn't my favorite but my husband was in love. The pasta was super fresh too. We would have loved dessert or to try one of the secondi items but that is for next time. Ambiance is dim so pix don't do it justice. Simply wonderful and worth the price! Keep up the great work. We are looking forward to getting on the regular hug list!

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    Francis R.

    Awesome neighborhood Italian spot! Had some visitors from out of town and were craving some pasta. After not being able to secure a reservation at our usual go to, Yelp led us to Antico! Great find. We put in reservations the day before for dinner and no issues phoning in and securing a table. Street parking surrounding is free (yay) and had no issues finding a spot. Staff I have to say was great and accommodating. My little one is very into waving these days, and each staff member that passed by made a point to say hello. We had some pescatarians in our group and our waiter had some great options and alternatives to choose from that weren't on the menu. Interior I would describe as cute and cozy. Would definitely make a great low key date spot. Indoor dining is available, however the back patio seemed to be where all the action was as during our visit only there was only one other table seated inside with us. As far as food goes, this definitely isn't a large portion leave you feeling groggy Italian but smaller sharable lighter bites. For food, we did some pan seared scallops, frito misto, asparagus risotto, tagliatelle bolognese, pappardelle with sauteed mushrooms, gnocchi, and braised short rib with saffron polenta. Honestly everything was great and pasta is for sure fresh made. If I had to nit pick, I wish the tagliatelle had a bit more weight to it as it seemed overly delicate. Aside from that flavors were all great. If I had to pick must haves, frito misto (loved the fried lemons) and tagliatelle bolognese. To finish, we did also do some of their in house made gelato (chocolate, hazenut, vanilla, and lemon). Lemon came out a bit icy, but of all 4 options hazenut was the most interesting. Anyways, definitely see another visit here sometime in the near future. 'Til next time, cheers!

    Pappardelle with pork ragu, scallop, fritto misto and focaccia
    Julie C.

    Antico is a lovely little restaurant I've been eyeing for many years, and I finally tried it for a special dinner. I couldn't quite give them five stars due to some minor disappointments, but overall it's a great restaurant that I would visit again to try some different dishes. I placed a carryout order by phone with a very nice staff member in the late afternoon for an early evening pickup. (Side note: I'd advise calling the restaurant for reservations or any questions; I tried using the email form on their website to ask a question about takeout, and no one responded.) I arrived at the pickup time, and my food was hot and ready. I ordered the fritto misto, a special scallop appetizer, and pappardelle with pork ragu. A square of homemade focaccia was included, which was a nice touch. All dishes were very well prepared. The scallops were perfectly seared and seasoned with a delicious sauce, but I was disappointed that only two came in the order (note: it was just the scallops and sauce with no accompaniments). I easily would have doubled my order if I knew, since they were so good. The pappardelle noodles themselves were spectacular, but I wish I'd opted for the mushroom ragu instead of pork. I didn't realize the pork would be smoky - but this is just my own taste because it's obvious it was cooked and seasoned very, very well. If you enjoy smoky meats, you will probably love it. Overall, I would come back to try some other things because clearly the cooking going on at Antico is top notch. I'm glad to see they are still going strong after all these years (and recent tough times) and look forward to being a customer again.

    Prosecco Umbeerto Bortolotti - w/ freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. Housemade Focaccia.
    Christopher V.

    Reposting to link pictures. Antico is one of the few Italian restaurants I crave. I'm going to use a Yelp cliché and say, "I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet". I've been several times and tried most of the menu which stays fairly consistent. I was an exchange student in high school spending a few months in Italy. The authentic flavors immediately took me back. I don't know if this is Southern or Northern cuisine, but the chef is back there cooking with love. I particularly love their simple marinara. I always request and extra side to slather up with focaccia. Perfection... There's a nice wine list if you're interested in pairings. Service is always on point. The dessert menu is limited, but I don't care for Italian desserts like tiramisu anyway. I hope all my pictures link, because my review probably isn't doing Antico justice. If not, find them on your own and give this place a try. Let me know what you think.

    Pappardelle
    Ali P.

    Really cute, intimate neighborhood spot. Service was 10/10! The staff was helpful, friendly and extremely attentive. The was really unimpressed by the cocktails, so I'd recommend sticking to the wine. The food was so delicious. I ordered a ribeye and ragu pasta to split with one other person. The ribeye was massive and cooked perfectly to medium rare. Crostini we're delicious. I'll definitely be back!

    Scallops with asparagus and smoked potatoes

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    The gnocchi was delicious best I've ever had ! Will be back. Our waitress was great and wine was delicious

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    We love antico. The food and service are always fantastic. And the patio is fun year round.

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    Yummy dishes that are thoughtfully plated. Many items are grown in their in house garden.

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