Had dinner with my sister here while I was in town visiting. All I can say is the food is absolutely incredible. Had a little hiccups with our reservations. Had to wait a lot longer than expected but the food did make up for it and worth the wait. What we ordered: Fired baked focaccia- nice and warmed when served with a side of ricotta honey butter. AMAZING Black truffle potatoe puree- MUST ORDER! The photo I took didnt look appealing because we dove right in before I took the photo and was amazed with all the great flavors this dish had. Farfalle Pomodoro- sun gold tomatoes with basil and burrata cheese Chicken wings- Chile with a honey and cucumber flavor Classic pizza- can never go wrong with the classic. Nice crisp and soft crust and good flavors If my stomach could fit anymore food I would've ordered more. My belly left full and happy. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone planning to visit Chicago or a local. I can't wait to come back to try everything on the menu. Etta you have stole my belly heart and makes me want to move to Chicago because of your amazing cuisines. Two thumbs up and five stars!!! read more

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We went for a birthday dinner with a group of 9. Quick and accommodating service. They made sure we had a fun time. Food and drinks were great. read more

Definitely one of our faves in the neighborhood. Great food overall, especially anything that comes out of their hearth oven like their pizza or bread or pita. My fave thing here is probably the etta chopped salad. It's not a typical chopped salad, but more like everything bagel seasoning with lox in salad format. It's pricey at $18 but it's sooooo good. They have heaters on the rooftop now (enough for one at each table to keep you toasty), but if that's still too cold for you, they are apparently still able to seat you in the upstairs indoors area since they keep the doors and windows open. read more

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DELIVERY REVIEW: Man, so disappointing to order take out from here. It's absolutely not worth it. We've been to etta several times the last two years or so and haven't had it since the beginning of the year. You definitely pay for the dine-in experience and it's well worth it. However, it isn't worth $100 for take out. We ordered: Meatballs - they were good. Hard to mess up really Bubbling shrimp - absolutely not worth $18 or 4 small shrimp drowning in oil Brussel sprouts - good but a little overcooked. My guess the steam in the box cooked them a little longer. Etta chopped salad - DO NOT GET. $18 for about 5 tiny little squares of salmon and not worth it. Fire pizza - we love their pizza but the it got so soggy by the time we got it. Etta is great dine-in experience but that was our one and only time ordering takeout. read more

Way too expensive especially for the amount of food served. The drinks were amazing though. Very strong. Very chill environment also. read more

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LOVE. I've been told to go to etta by many people and did not regret my first experience here. We made a reservation but were in the area earlier and was able to get seated before our actual time. We were immediately temp checked and provided with hand sanitizer (along with individual sanitizers at each table). The servers were all wearing masks and would nicely remind customers to wear masks when approaching the table. Since there were 4 of us, we were told about 8 dishes to share would likely be enough. Every dish was amazing!! And a good portion size so we were all satisfied by the end of the night. The dishes were also well timed and brought out at a good pace so it was all hot and not too much at once. We started with the recommended focaccia with whipped ricotta and honey and bubbling shrimp followed by the hummus plate and roasted eggplant. The mains of pizza, pasta and fire roasted chicken with mashed potatoes were absolutely fantastic. Everyone else was full but I of course cleaned the rest of the plates because I couldn't get enough. Highly recommend for Italian lovers but really all great food lovers. read more

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Lamb Rigatoni is good dish. Very filling . Lamb isn't too musty . Has a nice blend with the sauces . I recommend it with a glass of Pinot . read more

etta - Bucktown - Rigatoni with Lamb and Pinot Noir Bacchus - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Excellent experience at Etta! They have a decent sized patio upstairs and plenty of open air space. Our server was great - very friendly and let us take our time. Most dishes are meant to be shared at Etta, and she did a great job spacing them out. We loved the focaccia appetizer. It was different than expected - came served as a small loaf of warm toast bread served with a side of creamy whipped ricotta & honey. I typically am not a fan of ricotta, but I really enjoyed the way they serve it at Etta! We also tried the green beans and the Caulilini vegetables. Both are to die for! You imagine vegetables at most restaurants will be just meh, but the flavors that Etta uses are really bold and special. Would highly recommend trying both of these dishes. We also ordered the original pizza and the Rigatoni with lamb. Both were delicious! Everything seems to be fire roasted and I'm sure you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. They have a good deal with their house wines and a solid beer selection. Can't wait to visit again! read more

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Always wanted to try this spot in Wicker Park for the longest. Me and my gf tried to go before but it was packed af. My gf decided to book a group date since we are in phase 4 of the quarantine (yeah not sure if it was a good idea but we took our chances ). Met up with another couple who knows how to eat and that's when our journey into the Etta Life began. We were greeted by a super friendly waiter who needs a raise! Her name is Suvi. She came by and asked us if we been here before and we said no, and she promptly told us we're going to have a "super lit night". How comfy is that hahah She grabbed our drinks and starters while informing us which ones are her favorite. Me and my college buddy were slamming our drinks because it was nice to get out of the house . We ended getting the pitcher because we were all drinking so fast, mind you it's Monday. Since we were all tipsy drunk by the time the entree came out we were scarfing down the pizzas (fire pie and wild mushroom) our appetizer got us super hungry. I remember it tasted like heaven as I sprinkled some condiments on them. Suvi comes back to check in on us and I asked if she ever sneezed in her facemask (sorry tipsy question haha!) We spent about two hours eating and catching up with friends. I appreciated dinner on a Monday and the fantastic service and food. Can't wait to come back! read more

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The atmosphere was great and there was great service. Our waitress was very helpful and so personable. Food was great (got Fire Baked Focaccia and Cavatelli Bolognese). The food is pretty expensive, though great. The portions are really quite small though. I would definitely say that I'd love to visit again, but I did learn a lesson the first time around read more

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Best food and drinks in the area very consistent Clean space and great atmosphere. I highly recommend

This is my third pandemic restaurant outing so far and Etta has made me feel the most safe. They checked temperature upon arrival and had hand sanitizer at each table as well as written confirmation that our table had been sanitized. Brunch was great except for the toast that came with the fire roasted eggs, as it was impossible to chew. I recommend getting the crispy potatoes and using that to pair with the eggs instead of the toast. The brown butter pancakes are a must! Definitely coming back soon to try the pizza read more

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First visit at etta-Bucktown. Outstanding service from the staff. Drink and wine menu was extensive and worthwhile. The group was vegetarian and we had plenty to choose from. We ask our waiter for recommendations and they were delicious. I would recommend etta-Bucktown for the decor, drinks, food and service. Only drawback is parking can be challenging depending on day and time you attend. read more

Ok, want to give them zero stars, and I'm also not sure this is fair, but ... We saw the expediter taste many already plated meals with the same set of four spoons in a metal cup. We asked the server about it, and she said something about hot water in the cup, and then the manager came to the table and awkwardly engaged us until we asked if he knew about our inquiry. Then he said there was sanitizer in the cup and mentioned a towel for wiping, which we never saw. Can any of this be true?!?! Would I even want reused/unrinsed sanitizer or any "extra little bits" in my food? I watch a lot of cooking shows, and have never seen the chefs taste the food after it is plated, let alone, reuse the same spoon for multiple dishes. Ick! read more

This is such a cute place! Went here for a friend's bachelorette brunch and we had such a nice time. I love the decor and the vibes and we got some really cute pictures here. Plus, she got a shot of rose and a candle when they found out it was her birthday haha. I got the etta chopped ($18) which was super tasty! It was also pretty filling for a salad since it had a variety of grains, an egg and smoked salmon which is good since it's fairly expensive for a salad. It was really fresh, crunchy and flavorful. One of my friends got the side of crispy potatoes ($6) which were absolutely to die for. They were smashed potatoes and came in the best sauce that we couldn't get enough of. Would recommend getting them as a side especially if you just get the salad or eggs. Would recommend even though it's a bit on the pricy side, the atmosphere of the place was wonderful! read more

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Sure, the Food and Ambience were nice. However, those elements were overlooked by the poor service that my friend and I received. Our waiter appeared to be uncomfortable on waiting on us. My only guess is that he expected us as black women to not tip him appropriately for his service, and subsequently ignored and neglected our table throughout our dinner. it is safe to say I won't be returning to this restaurant. read more

We had a really fun date night here a couple months ago! The cocktails we ordered were well made (old fashioned & a gin-based drink) and worth the price. We started our meal with the focaccia and broccolini which were both excellent. The margherita pizza was fresh and tasty, but the cacio e pepe was our favorite dish of the night. Definitely the best cacio e pepe I've had in Chicago so far. Hope to come back here again soon! read more

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I'm thankful this restaurant is still open for carry out. Everytime we order from here we've been so pleased! The meals are so wonderful and a great value! We loved their Cinco De Mayo themed meal and mezcal margarita party box! Thanks for bringing some food fun into our lives. We look forward to seeing what is on the menu each week! #thankfulthursday read more

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Time: Saturday afternoon brunch. Please reserve! Good: Excellent food! Tasty and filling. Ambience: cozy, ready, not pretentious. Not noisy at all and good for ladies brunches or that Saturday brunch date. Price: not to bad. Had 3 dishes. No alcohol and it wa about 50 in total Would I return? Oh yes! read more

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I met some friends for an outdoor patio lunch last week and Etta was the perfect spot. Beautiful and open space, good COVID precautions (I can't believe this is part of my reviews now), amazing food, and fun drinks. Etta has a great second floor patio as well as indoor seating that extends from the open patio doors for an inside/outside feel. The cuisine is a combination of Mediterranean/Italian deliciousness. They have a great selection of small plates, pizzas, and larger plates. There were 3 of us and we opted to just order all the starters on the menu and a salad to share. The cocktail menu was slimmed down for lunch but had great options. I opted for the Green with Envy which was light and refreshing and then switched to wine afterwards. For food we shared the Fire Baked Focaccia, Chilled Waloo Crudo, Bubbling Shrimp, Spicy Meatballs, and the Fire Roasted Chicken and Market Greens salad. Everything was fantastic. The focaccia was this adorable ball of bread served with an honey truffle spread. The crudo was light and flavorful (escolar if you don't know what waloo is), high quality, and delicately topped. The bubbling shrimp was bursting with garlic heavenly flavor (I may have used the focaccia bread to soak up the sauce before just eating it with a spoon). Meatballs were perfectly done with a delicious red sauce. And the Fire Roasted Chicken was a larger plate option to add some light greens with some heavier roasted chicken to complete the meal. Nothing special about the salad (but salads can never compare to starter/appetizer dishes can they?) but it was a nice complement to the rest of the dishes. Etta's food quality is excellent, full of so much flavor and always executed well. Their set up is perfect for our covid times and really offer safer outdoor seating options. We look forward to coming back next time we are ready to brave the public again for a restaurant meal. read more

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Came to the bucktown location for a late dinner. I'm glad we got to sit on the rooftop because it was so cute. My friends and I wanted to get a couple of things to share so we could all try different things on the menu (I was sad they ran out of the hearth braised lamb because I really wanted to try this) Fire Baked Focaccia (5/5): I wasn't exactly sure what this would be like and it was so good. The honey was a game changer. After we finished the bread we were dipping the crust of our pizza in it. Wild mushroom pizza (5/5): I may be bias because I love goat cheese on anything but this was a great pizza full of flavor. Ember roasted eggplant (5/5): I was hesitant to get this at first but the waitress recommended it and I'm glad she did. It was such a interesting and delicious mix of flavors. This ended up being one of my favorite things we ordered. Cavatelli Bolognese (4/5): This was a really good and typical Bolognese! read more

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Another one of my bib gourmand finds + I have walked past it a million times -- a large white brick building that's hard to miss. Yelp unfortunately doesn't do half stars, but I would give this place a 4.5. Etta did not disappoint. It's so spacious and nice to look around at, and not to call out a random part of the experience...but they play BOPS (Kendrick Lamar, J.Cole, Biggie...). I really enjoyed the food and would definitely return to try more. Let's get into it -- - Fire Baked Focaccia - 4/10, this was pretty average! It made me wish I would've chosen another appetizer. - Bubbling shrimp - 10/10, this made me wish I had gotten two!! Highly recommend! It's flavors reminded me of home in Louisiana. - Fire Pie - 9/10, this has some KICK to it. But it is delicious and the flavors are balanced very well! - Wood-fired chicken - 9/10, d*mn this chicken was cooked perfectly & the mashed potatoes were *chefs kiss* - The "Etta" Rita - 10/10 - $79 pitcher was a STEAL. It was around 10 drinks -- and they were strong. All in all, I really enjoyed this place and think it's wild it took me so long to try it! read more

Simply delicious. Always get the spicy meatballs and the bubbling shrimp. Ditto on the bread. I didn't love the chicken entree, but everything else made up for it! read more

Don't assume that because I'm dining alone I'm unable to savor my own company and meal. If I were in a drive thru speed hurry to rush home and stuff my face to cry and fart alone eating right out of a bag, I would have gone to Taco Bell. I like to work up to a meal, like foreplay. Welcome to wham bam. With that said, I had not even finished one slice of my glorious focaccia when my entree arrived! Like WTF, talk about premature, like going into totally unexpected labor in your 6th month of pregnancy, except my entree didn't come with an incubator option or neonatal care. That entree came so fast I was almost surprised it wasn't already in a to go box and I was my own Uber eats pickup. Usually I say nothing, as I'm a former weary veteran of the industry, but I did make a point of mentioning to my server the haste of timing, as it was extreme and really placed a downer on my meal. A member of management came over addressed the situation and comped a desert. Well done and greatly appreciated. Food - 3.5 to 4 range Atmosphere 3.5 Service 3 after redemption read more

I loved the candles, the fragrances, the aesthetics of this place. We were at the patio area and it was beautiful. We shared some meatballs, broccolini, and pizza. I just wished that at least one of the dishes was not so salty. Everything was too salty, and that made it really difficult to finish everything. Still, I think I would come again, just making sure I have one dish that is simply fresh vegetables to counteract the other dishes. read more

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Loved our brunch at Etta! We love the upstairs space - great vibes, trendy and fun, and a cool bar as well. The do not miss item I'd suggest is the straight up Margherita Pizza - simple yet phenomenal!! The next highest rated was the salad with salmon - so amazing. We also loved the French toast on challah! Definitely will be back for brunch and will probs also snag a pizza from them too. read more

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We booked a private party here for half of the outdoor space. The service and space were perfection. The food was terrific, the ricotta apps melted in your mouth. We ordered the branzino which most people loved but I found to be a bit bland. The margarita pizza also wasn't my favorite thing but was still decent but overall the night was lovely and I would book this space for an event without hesitation! read more

Have not eaten here since before Covid. Had brunch with friends this past Sunday. The restaurant looks great with an open kitchen and great light. Had a Bloody Mary that turned out to cost as much as a brunch entree and was in a super skinny glass! One had the smashed burger that was good, came with their new crispy potatoes, about the size of a 1/4 cup, lol; another had the huevos rancheros which were tasty; another had a poached egg dish that looked great! I had the wood fired oven wild mushroom frittata in it's own staub cast iron pan. The presentation look great and the server said it's her favorite, if you like mushrooms! the frittata was tasty, but it only had ONE mushroom piece, no more. read more

This is a wonderful restaurant to try in wicker park. The decor was very upscale and sophisticated, but also peaceful and homey. My guest and I were delightfully impressed with the comfortable atmosphere. We came in on a Saturday night, and only had about a 30 minute wait before we were seated. We chose to sit upstairs at the bar, because it was quieter and faster. I'm glad we did! We were able to see the bartender make interesting drinks, and our water glasses were always refilled. The bathrooms were impeccable- don't worry about the Coronavirus here ! (Hah) very clean and modern bathrooms, they didn't skip on the details. The service was outstanding. Besides the wait time, my water glass never ran dry- and I drink a lot of water ! The prices were very reasonable. We got pasta dishes which were a bit cheaper, around $16 each. The quality of our food was top notch. You could taste the fresh pasta and sauce, and it was truly sensationally exquisite. The reason i feel this is four stars is because the portion size was a bit small. I would've been happy with twice the potion. My guest and I settled with we would've been happy with just some bread with the meal. You don't want to walk away from Italian food hungry- it's just not right. They offered bread, but it was $10 and an appetizer... doesn't seem right. If we had a small loaf bread and some good quality oil/tapenade this restaurant would be one of my new favorites. However, I would DEFINITELY check this place out if you are in wicker park it had an amazing ambience and quality. read more

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We made reservations same day and had options to sit indoor or outdoor. The drinks were okay but the food was delicious. Loved the shrimp, oysters and bread with honey and cheese..?!.. The main was the lamb. Loved all the flavors. The dessert was amazing too. Loved the ambiance and the decor too read more

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Food was amazing!!! Such great flavors and the location was beautiful. Definitely will be going back again :) read more

etta - Bucktown - Sausage and pepper pizza and caesar salad - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Everything we tried was delicious! We ordered the focaccia bread for the table and wow! I loved the ricotta spread and the jam. Literally to die for. I had the breakfast sandwich and it was scrumptious! The egg was cooked perfectly and it paired well with the savory flavors of the pork belly and sausage. They took an ordinary breakfast food and elevated it. Will definitely be back to try their other menu items. My friend's huevos rancheros had an awesome spin! They had braised pork which tasted exactly like carnitas. So good! Their coffee also came with free refills which was a nice surprise. read more

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Everything was so good! We Literally had no complaints! ...the pasta, lamb, focaccia bread and cocktails were delicious! Birthday shots were nothing like I've ever had! We sat outside, the patio is super cute! Etta is classy and a place u must visit! read more

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Been here a few times now and finally leaving a review. Food is always fantastic. Service is great. Have always seem to come here in a large group and servers always seem to accommodate large groups with ease. read more

I went during brunch. It just took too long for the food to arrive. And some orders were incorrect. The waitress did the best that she can. The staff was short for it to be a weekend. Smash Burger was cool overall. I may come back during dinner time. read more

Service was fast. Food was average, for the price not too great. They have patio seating upstairs which is a steal would recommend getting seated there. Ambiance 7/10 Food 6/10 Service 8/10 read more

Came here for a friend's birthday and we had a great time. The place is decorated beautifully and has a great vibe to it. I had the Bucanti Cacio e Pepe, which was delicious. The portion size seems to be small, but it fills you up perfectly. I also had some of the Winter Squash Pizza, which also was great. My friends had the squid ink pasta and the caulilini. My friend said the squid ink pasta was "magnificent." My other friend had the caulilini. It was a vegetable that was half broccoli and cauliflower. It had a smokey flavor to it and was also delicious. At the end we all got a birthday shot that came with a macaroon. The macaroon was a little dry but still good. Overall, we all had a great time and would definitely come back! read more

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One of the most satisfying meals that I've had in a long time! My tummy was very happy! I can't explain it but the meatballs were hearty and light at the same time. The sauce was so flavorful - so perfect to dip the soft fluffy pita bread in! The ricotta pillows were just heavenly. And our final entree - the porchetta and pork shank was beyond amazing. I can't even think of the right words to describe it. Perhaps, roasted perfection? It was so good to eat on its own and/or with all the accoutrements it came with. And we scored a table on their rooftop patio which was icing on the cake! read more

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Came here with a group of 10 for dinner on a Saturday night. It was easy to make a reservation online for a large group - just make sure you do it early enough, as this place is popular and fills up fast. The food and drinks were great - we shared the branzino and chicken table dishes, as well as lots of the appetizers and pastas and a pepperoni pizza. The Brussels sprouts were a particular favorite, and the pasta and pizza were great. The service was a bit slow, and we would have ordered dessert but weren't checked back on for quite some time and then decided to leave. This place isn't cheap, so be ready to spend some money. read more

I cannot say enough good things about etta. I had heard about it for some time and was glad that SIL decided to eat here for her birthday. They definitely lived up to the hype! We ordered a bunch of dishes for the table, and my favorite was actually the Fire Pie! The kick from the homemade giardiniera added so much flavor to the delicious sausage and you can taste the TLC that goes into the crust. It was baked to perfection! My next favorite was the cacio e pepe that I couldn't get a good photo of, but you can never go wrong with cheese and pepper. The table enjoyed the squid ink pasta. Unfortunately we felt the lamb was too small of a portion size, but of course the quality was excellent. I wish I took more pictures of our cocktails and the etta chopped salad because they were all delightful! I can't wait to go back here for brunch because I want to try everything and anything that etta has to offer! read more

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