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    etta - Bucktown

    4.2 (1.1k reviews)
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    Chitara Cacio e Pepe
    Bailey M.

    We came at 5pm on Friday night without a reservation. We asked if they could serve us within 45 minutes because we had a class nearby we needed to make. They were able to serve us quickly. Our server was friendly and helpful with recommendations. There was also a QR code to pay at the table which also helped us keep our dinner to 45 minutes. I had the Chitara Cacio e Pepe. It was tasty! They aren't able to add chicken breast to any pasta or salad though. To me that's a missed opportunity for an extra sale. However, if they think it will ruin the taste or if it would be freezer chicken then I would rather have them not honor my request. Given this, I can respect them not having this as an option. I had the perfect pear to drink. It was lightly sweet and well balanced. I enjoyed it! The ambiance is nice. It's cozy chic.

    Diavola Pizza
    Isabel R.

    Good: good food but nothing outstanding. Went for brunch and was a bit disappointed that it only had brunch items and not some of its regular lunch item that I wanted to try. The focaccia is good, but they brought us butter instead of ricotta. It's still good but well it's not what it said it is. Service: slow so go with friends and enjoy some drinks! Good to consider it's a lazy Sunday brunch. Ambience: has a rooftop, inside it's kind of dark but you can still get big floor to ceiling windows. I think it's more suitable for dinner.

    Margherita
    Jenna A.

    My heart hurts that the LA location has closed, so of course I hopped on a flight to check out the Chicago location! Etta is absolutely scrumptious. The plates come out hot, and the flavors are absolutely amazing. The Cacio e Pepe is perfectly done, and the Margherita Pizza falls nothing short of perfect. Great spot for a nice dinner, as the inside is very well decorated as well. Service was great during my visit in August, and I hope to be back soon!

    Diavola Pizza
    Jose C.

    I picked up to pizzas from Etta. I placed the order online and the food was ready before the promised time. Pickup process was straight forward, in and out with no issues. I ordered their Margherita pizza and their Diavola pizza. Both pizzas were delicious. The Margherita was made traditionally with red sauce, mozzarella di bufala, olive oil and basil. The Diavola had soppressatta picante, Calabrian chile honey and basil. The pizzas were definitely on the smaller side, especially for the price, but they were delicious and worth the price. The pizzas came with quality and ingredients and very flavorful. The crust was perfectly charred, and despite the pizzas looking small, they were still quite filling. Will definitely be returning.

    Chitara Cacio e Pepe
    Amanda C.

    Really cute rooftop spot to eat at, but not a place to get full unless you have money to spend. It makes sense that there are small bites as most folks seem to come here for drinks. Compared to the location in Scottsdale, AZ, I was a bit disappointed in portion size. Ordered the cacio e pepe and grilled beef. The pasta was great, not too salty as some places do it. Unfortunately, the grilled beef was so little food for $47. It was also under the "For the Table" category so I thought the portions would be larger - if not put it in the "Starters" section! We were still quite hungry after but decided to go somewhere else instead of order more. Overall not a bad place, we just had the wrong expectations going in.

    Ricotta pillows
    Olivia B.

    etta was even better than I remembered! The standout dishes for me on this go around were the burrata appetizer - this was my fave thing we ordered - and the bolognese. I did not think the pizza was very good. It was soggy and the dough in the middle was so thin everything would slide off. Everything else was awesome - the sugar cookie shots are a fun treat!

    Perpetual A.

    Delicious food, warm vibe & stellar service--Etta Bucktown never disappoints. I am always craving their delicious branzino while my fellow eating partner ordered the chicken, both a great hit as always! Perfect for any occasion!

    Wild Mushroom
    Leland L.

    I've been to the other Etta location in river north (recently closed) but this was my first time at the Bucktown location. I like this one a lot better! The space has more character and sitting on the rooftop patio was so nice on a beautiful Saturday! We came for lunch around 1 and there was plenty of seating. They were still serving their brunch menu which has a range of brunch plates and their pizzas. We split 2 pizzas between 3 of us and it was the perfect filling amount! we got the Margherita and the wild mushroom and both were delicious, though we all liked the Margherita better. The sauce was so fresh and flavorful! I'd like to come back and try their pastas, as I enjoyed the brunch when I went to the other location previously. Definitely can't go wrong with Etta!

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    Aleesa G.

    Love a Saturday brunch but unfortunately 4 stars because I was counting on the house made amazing focaccia bread with jelly but they were sold by noon when we went to order sounds odd for a Saturday probably the busiest day of the week I'm sure . I wish they told me before I sat they were sold out because it would probably change my mind because I was looking forward to it . It's okay the rest of the meal did go well -- tried the cheddar biscuit with jalapeño butter which was good . Shared two pizzas got to love the breakfast pizza cheesiness. I know it may be a simple dish but there Caesar salad was perfection , lettuce dressing cheese , and croutons ratio was perfection . Crispy chicken sand which was good nothing crazy about it wish it came with fries but I get brunch with the roasted potatoes . The blood Mary was perfection I love a good mix and had two because alcohol and to mix great. All in all , call before you go to brunch to make sure there is focaccia bread .

    Chitara Cacio e Pepe
    Ashley Y.

    Great service and ambiance, but the food wasn't particularly memorable. The focaccia with honey is really good, but other than that the crispy chicken sandwich and cacio e pepe were pretty average.

    Orange Pinot Grigio
    Paige K.

    We heart Etta live in the area and come here a lot! On our most recent visit I tried the orange Pinot Grigio and beef tartare, both delicious. My husband tried a mixed drink... Pear something which was delicious. A little pricey but always good service and ambiance. Last time we got the sausage pizza, the pasta alla vodka, and the pork short ribs. The pizza was good but I would stick with pepperoni from here. Pasta was decent but I have had better vodka in the city so I would go for something else but the short rib was NEXT LEVEL. Huge portion with awesome accoutrements. My husband said it was one of his fav meals in Chicago. Overall drinks are great, pizza is good, entrees are tasty! Love this place.

    Brussels sprouts
    Tara Lynn O.

    Rooftop area is nice - lots of heaters as it was getting cooler out. Service was really great! Food was good as well - we tried a mix of items. Would probably skip the diavola pizza we got - it was a little sweet and missed the mark but otherwise everything else was great. Bubbling shrimp, bread, meatballs, pasta!

    Diavalo pizza
    Jenn W.

    We enjoyed dinner at Etta my first night in Chicago for a visit. Cool vibe and not too terribly crowded surprisingly. We chose to sit out on the patio. We started with bread service, and honestly, it was some of the best I've ever had. It was the best part of the meal! We split two entrees - the Chimaera Cacao e pepe (pasta dish) and a Diavolo pizza. We were both happy with the pasta. However, the pizza was just okay. It was very floppy, and the crust didn't have a lot of flavor. We both had a slice, then decided to take it home for lunch the next day. Service was good, although our server spoke so softly that it was hard to hear her. All in all, a nice meal.

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    Is this a fancy place?

    Not that fancy like a steakhouse, I would say a date night spot you can wear semi casual to.

    What time is happy hour?

    Monday-Thursday, 5-630pm in our bar area!

    How kid friendly is this place? I have three young boys

    Yes it is! We have a kid friendly menu, as well.

    This place comes up as gluten-free, but I don't see options. What am I missing?

    Hi Bea! We do not have gluten-free pizza or pasta, but we do have options that are naturally gluten-free. if you ask your server they can help guide you through the menu!

    Are any of their pasta dishes also available during lunch?

    We do not. Pastas are only served at dinner at this time!

    Does this restaurant offer bottomless mimosas and if so how much?

    Hello! We do not have bottomless mimosas - but we do have have a mimosa package that includes a bottle of champagne and three juices!

    Maybe anyone knows if they accept cards?

    Credit cards, yes.

    What's seating like right now? Is it all outside? And is it warm?

    They have outdoor rooftop seating with heaters. It's very warm & cozy!

    Do they have heaters on their rooftop?

    Yes! Heat lamp at every table.

    Do they have heat lamps?

    Yessiree!

    Are there vegan options available for brunch? If so, what?

    I believe I saw avocado toast and granola and they have pizza for brunch, you could leave off the cheese.

    Do they offer delivery or are they affiliated with a delivery service?

    Good Morning Olivia. etta Bucktown does not offer delivery service. We do accept to go orders for pickup though. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.… 

    Is the rooftop section open in winter?

    Good Morning Regulo. The outdoor rooftop is not enclosed. Thus it is not open during the winter months. We do offer indoor seating upstairs however. Please let us know if you have any additional questions… 

    I am curious about the brunch upstairs on the weekends (heard there's a DJ &I know I saw there's rose carts but is there a special on rose or any type of "unlimited" package? I saw a pop-up about a brunch party from 10:30-1:30 & then pizza after?

    When I was there the cart was doing table side margaritas. I think it changes from week to week. To my knowledge, there's not bottomless/unlimited option. It is a great brunch with good music and drinks though. I recommend it.

    Kid friendly? Kid menu?

    Very kid friendly. We have a separate kids menus and coloring sheet!

    Is brunch menu only offered on certain days/times?

    10-2 on the weekends.

    Any gluten free pasta?

    Unfortunately, we currently do not offer any gluten free pasta.

    What is the parking situation?

    Metered street parking

    Are they small-plate style? Going for dinner tomorrow evening and wondering how many dishes to order for 2 people.

    They have small and large it will be interesting to see if the service is better since they have been open a while now

    Do you need a reservation or can you walk in?

    Reservation is strongly preferred, but you can always come in and sit at the bar. If it's not too busy they may have unreserved tables.

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    OMG! Walk, run, sprint here to get the FISH N CHIPS THAT ACTUALLY BEAT BOBBY FLAY. The executive…read morechef and now chef partner, Aaron Cuschieri, is absolutely amazingly talented. I am used to really good fish and chips... I've never had better fish and chips than Tom Douglas's Mr. Fish in Seattle, UNTIL NOW!!!! Wow, wow wow wow! Do not pass GO, do not read the menu, just order the darn fish and chips! It might be a whole heart attack on a plate... But it doesn't matter... You can walk all of Chicago and burn it off. I decided to work out before I came here for this big splurge and I'm so glad I did. I can see that this is the theater district... And you could come here before a show fish and chips and have the best night of your entire life! I can't wait to try more of this chef's food! I'm BEYOND INSPIRED! ps great beers here toooooi!

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