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    4.2 (231 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Doppio Pasta
    Ellie K.

    Dario definitely lived up to the hype! The Doppio pasta dish was delicious and I will be coming back for it! I love the unique, colorful, tasteful vibe they have going on! I would come back for the atmosphere alone! The only downside is this is on the $$$ side and you will be paying up for smaller portions.

    Shared plate
    Ryan M.

    This place surely impressed! The server was extremely friendly and was able to offer up plenty of great suggestions and how to go about ordering. She suggested getting a handful of items and sharing amongst the table and that was definitely the move! If I had enough room, I would've ordered one of everything on the menu! The standouts to me were the potatoes, gem lettuces, and the mezzaluna. Would come back just to try those again! We were celebrating an engagement and they were very accommodating and brought out some bubbly for us to celebrate with! The vibe is very classy and almost feels like a very modern/updated 70's/80's vibe. Super fun and unique restaurant that I haven't seen anywhere else. Definitely a place for special occasions!

    Neha I.

    Been here a couple of times and their doppio pasta has been my fav! I've also tried the tajarin which I didn't like as much and the broccoli mezzaluna which I loved. Their dolceta red wine was also super good. They have a rotating pasta menu but the doppio stays constant.

    Emilee J.

    finally made it to Dario for my birthday and I apologize for an extremely belated dinner recap this spot had been on my list forever, and overall, there were some really high highs. the apps absolutely delivered, and the salad was one of the freshest I've had in a long time. simple but done so right. my friend's pasta (the doppio ravioli) ended up being the standout of the night. not something I would've ever ordered myself, and I was immediately humbled. absolutely delicious. espresso martini felt a little...light for the price, but not a dealbreaker. we've all been there. the one thing that stuck with me though, and honestly might be the difference between a return or not, was the birthday dessert situation. we booked it as a birthday dinner, they brought out dessert... and then charged us for it without saying anything. ‍ not only that, but it was pretty underwhelming and we didn't even get spoons until it melted. and still not comped.... for the price point and overall experience, it just felt a little off. overall: really good food, but expensive and a pretty tight menu. a few things done incredibly well, a few things that just didn't quite match the vibe.

    Leah W.

    I don't even have enough words to describe how incredible this restaurant is. Food is out of this world, MUST get the doppio but they will sell out so be aware of that. I've been twice and both times the service was not only tentative but their waitstaff have fun personalities. Open kitchen concept is always neat, decor is tasteful, and music is trendy. I asked what their biggest complaint is and they said people will sometimes comment on music being too loud. I didn't think so. YES, it's pricey but it's reflective of the quality.

    Spicy vodka rigatoni
    Rachel H.

    Went to Dario for a quick dinner, the vibe is absolutely adorable, very cute and girly! The service was also great, different style in the sense it comes out when it's ready so order everything at once and the waitress structures it but overall we got everything at a good time. Now for the food, wow, the gem lettuce was delicious, would come back just for that. The fried potato cake was different, it was good but not the star which is ok. It was essentially a hash brown with caramelized onions then topped with the cream, there is Tabasco in it and you can tell, had a bit of a kick. Finally the spicy rigatoni, it was so good, handmade pasta and you can tell. Great flavors and overall outstanding, I was spicy but not too spicy. I have a low spice tolerance and I could manage but if you do not like spicy at all then I would suggest to try something else but I can't imagine anything is bad here! Would definitely recommend and I will be back!

    Christofili C.

    Ah, we had high expectations for this place since it's been on our bucket list of restaurants for 3 years... it disappointed us. Frankly, the price of this food was much too expensive for the quality, portion size, and presentation. The app (crudo) had amazing flavor in the sauce though the rest of it was subpar. Inside the short rib pasta was a meat purée rather than meat chunks. The saffron was really chewy with reminders of taco meat, not lamb. The lemon ricotta tasted and looked like it came from a basic grocer bakery. The service was slow and awkward. The ambiance was too dim for sensitive eyes and they were playing heavy medal music. It was worth a shot, though we won't be back. * Metered parking (small shared lot) * $75 per person for party of 3 - $$$$$$$ * Need reservations * Crowded by patrons and staff (had an unpleasant encounter with another patron in line for the bathroom that was not in our party)

    Doppio
    Sally R.

    Dario will always be one of my favorite spots in the cities! You have to be up for a fun colorful restaurant that can sometimes be louder than others (not too loud) and open to fun twists on pasta but it never disappoints. We split 3 pastas, a salad, and the quail at our table and everything as always was perfection. The gem salad with a mountain of parm and the puffed farro is a perfect little Caesar salad ish moment, but the quail - omg the quail! It was insanely good. I'm now trying to figure out how to replicate the butternut squash farro on my own because it was my favorite bite of the evening.

    Bob A.

    I definitely enjoyed this pricey meal at Dario. It is a very pleasant environment to dine in; it manages both elegance and wit with a very open kitchen and plenty of sunny window seating. Small menu, though I gather it rotates with some regularity. I went with Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka, which was perfect despite not actually being a spicy dish. Superb balance of pasta, sauce, sausage. Good portion size. Great flavor to the sauce. I had room for dessert and went with the cup of cake and ice cream, which was just okay. Small portion with a very nice little scoop of ice cream that tasted like awesome homemade vanilla, but the actual cake was dense and mediocre. I also had their homemade root beer which was great and I would get that again for sure. I would be interested in returning here if it were more in my budget, but I tend to think I can get this quality of a meal for meaningfully less at some other good Italian places.

    Nancy C.

    Upscale Italian restaurant in the North Loop! Dined at Dario to celebrate my best friend's birthday. We had made a reservation for 8pm and arrived early. The host did let us know it would be a small wait as they did not have any tables available. We had absolutely no problem waiting. It took awhile to be seated but the manager was very kind and professional and was sorry for our wait he offered us a complementary drink! We really appreciated the hospitality and service. The food was really delicious and unique. We ordered the beef tar tar as a dessert and stuffed pasta for an entree. I will say, the portions are a bit on the smaller size.

    Saffron Orochette
    Jason F.

    There is an interesting dichotomy of walking into a place that very definitively feels luxurious but welcoming. The decor is wonderfully appointed, the music is deliciously varied, anything from heavy metal to gansta rap depending on the day. But the food, is utterly delectable. Italian done with superior quality and craftsmanship. Hand made pastas produced daily. Fresh salads with crisp greens, delicious appetizers such as steak tartare. Portions are not huge. But the flavors are very intense. Make reservations, you will enjoy the experience.

    Tori K.

    My second trip to Dario was fine but left some to be desired. We made a reservation and scored a front row spot. We were seated right away while we awaited our friend. All of the food tasted delicious, the small plates were perfect for sharing, each with their unique flavors. Honestly enjoyed the flavors of everything. Downside (imo): prices are high overall. An alcoholic drink averaged ~$16, and the NA drinks were not much cheaper. I appreciate that they're craft drinks but I would prefer to try another dish at that price. Also, I would appreciate more "common" language descriptions of the drinks and dishes to be more approachable overall. The vibe inside is super aesthic overall which is a big part of the draw.

    Lamb shank
    Stacy A.

    I really enjoyed the vibe of this restaurant; light, airy, and bright! The color scheme is very trendy, greens and pinks, very much reminiscent of "Wicked". The menu is small but has a lot of interesting options. We started with the spring salad, which was great (interesting flavors and textures), and the potato dish (which was a bit odd - like a cheese covered hash brown). For our mains we got the lamb shank dish, which was unique and lovely but pretty small, and the short rib agnolotti, which I really enjoyed, but I wish it had more of the polenta. I would defiantly go back and would recommend Dario to everyone!

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    10/10 spot. Great food, great service. All homemade pasta and just delicious. Salads, desserts and drinks all top notch!

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    Ask the Community - Dario

    Do they offer any tables for walk ins or is it reservation only?

    Walk in at the bar usually but very popular place so would suggest reservation ahead of time

    Are there any gluten-free pasta options?

    I believe the risotto is gluten free. Maybe the ricotta dumplings too. There are so many vegetables & protein options, I'm sure you could find some dishes that work for a gluten- free diner.

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