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    Formento's

    4.1 (884 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM

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    FORMENTO'S ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Dave H.

    Excellent choice for mid to upscale Italian cuisine and steaks. Fresh made pasta and excellent aged steak cuts including Wagyu. Full bar and excellent wine and cocktail menu. Super friendly hospitable service. Great for couples or large groups.

    Sabrina C.

    Formentos needs to be on your must visit list! Let's start with the fact that their pasta is made in house and you can taste it! The recipes here consists of food that is made from scratch with recipes from Nonna Formento - the beloved grandmother of one of the owners. It's full of flavor and that good Italian feeling that can only come from well executed cusine. Their famous Nonnas meatballs, the garlic bread with the truffle butter in the Housemade giardinara, the Parmesan chicken, the Wagyu fillet - all DELICIOUS! And the desserts? Just wow! They have a new banana tart dessert that is light but lovely if you are a fan of banana pudding and the chocolate cake? I can see why people just come in for a slice of it! It's so rich, moist and one slice is just not enough! They have a great wine list and if you ask they are more than happy to recommend a good pairing for your meal. If you are going for CHICAGO RESTAURANT WEEK - They have a four course meal for $60 which comes with an optional beverage pairing for $39! And their portions for restaurant week are still BIG! I loveeedddd that! The beverage pairing is also very well put together and you get a couple of options for each pairing. And ask for Louis to be your server! He's the best!

    Cake by the pastry chef
    Joy C.

    I picked Formento's over a few other places for a small, special event. I visited all of the venues and met with the special event representatives of each places. Formento's had the perfect private space that I wanted. I especially liked the old brick walls and antique wooden cabinet in the room. What really helped me decide to choose this place over the others is the Director of Sales, India D. Compared to the other event representatives whom I've dealt with, India's sincerity and thoughtfulness stood out. I came back to the venue in less than a month to finalize the menu and other details. I met with India and Wendy P, the event manager. They were both fantastic. They listened to what I wanted for the event, and they also offered great recommendations. They charge a fee if guests want to bring in their own cake. You can either pay the fee or order a custom made cake from their pastry chef. I opted to send pictures of the cake design I wanted. Wendy confirmed with me that their pastry chef can create my request. The price was very reasonable too. The service that we received during the event itself was excellent. I liked the personalized menu for each guest. During dinner, Wendy came by to make sure that everything was going well for us. The designated server for our event, along with the rest of the staff, were all efficient and great. The food was delicious. We had the family style dinner which included: Starters: PROSCIUTTO TOAST, NONNA'S MEATBALLS, GEM LETTUCE SALAD Entrees: CLASSIC CANESTRI, CHICKEN PARMESAN, PORK CHOP Sides: CRISPY POTATOES, WOOD GRILLED BROCCOLINI Desserts: CHOCOLATE CAKE, VANILLA GELATO The chocolate cake from the pastry chef was amazing. It was not just beautiful, but it was moist and had the perfect sweetness. Thank you to India, Wendy, and the rest of the staff of Formento's in making this event special for my family and I. It was a happy and unforgettable evening.

    Old fashion with scotch
    Kenyata F.

    Steak sliders, fried olives, noonas meatballs, cheesy bread, all delicious. I forgot to take pictures. Service was good as I sat at the bar for happy hour. The ambiance was great and whiskey warm. There is valet options or paid street parking.

    lamb t bone
    Ellie D.

    perfectly located in the heart of west loop on randolph is this fine italian eatery. we were able to snag a last minute reservation on the friday before valentine's day but the restaurant was definitely bustling. opted to sit at the bar and had the attention of three bartenders and a bar back all of whom were fantastic, attentive and charming. the octopus and celery puree was my favorite dish of the night and the lamb T-bone was cooked to a perfect rare plus temp with a great char from the wood fire grill. the buccatini carbonara unfortunately didnt really impress. i love a house made pasta, but ours came out still tasting of raw flour more than anything else. still, this wasn't a deal breaker and we had a lovely time. chicago has no shortage of italian spots, but formento's sticks around for a reason!

    Nonna's Meatballs
    Kiaya S.

    Came in for restaurant week! The restaurant is gorgeous and both the host and waiter delivered great service! The food left a little something to be desired! I really enjoyed the meatballs, and the sauce on the pasta was delicious but I think would have paired better with a smaller noodle as it was hard to eat, at least in a classy way! I saw a lot of groups inside! Highly recommend making a reservation as this place is in the most poppin corner of west loop! Overall we both have it a 6 out of 10

    Filet minion
    Karen C.

    My colleagues and I were supposed to eat at another restaurant nearby but their WIFI was done which meant they could not accept credit cards. So we checked some other places and Formento's could take our party of 9 at the last minute. They saved the day. Our service and food were very good. Here is what we had. Appetizers: Nonna's Meatballs Parmesan, Marinara - super yummy Whipped ricotta Seasonal Fruit, Pistachio Dukkah, Hot Honey, Sourdough - I was limiting my dairy intake so skipped this but the group loved this. Garlic Bread - I had a piece of this. It was very good. The waiter brought me a plain, grilled piece too since I was limiting my dairy intake. I ate that one too. Yum! For entree, I had a filet minion. This was cooked to my liking, had a nice grilled char flavor and was very tender. Others had steak frites, various pastas and fish dishes. We also got a few sides that were good too - brussel sprouts, mushrooms and giant white beans. All yummy! We had a really nice meal with good service. A great west loop restaurant.

    Chicken Parmesan
    Erin C.

    Honey! Go to the bar! Marie, Mario, Josh, and Rilee will take amazing care of you! We did the restaurant week menu and it was everything but first we had some grilled oysters wonderfully prepared and then the ricotta appetizer amazing then into the restaurant week menu I had a salad then the Bucatini Cacio de Pepe, chicken Parmesan, which was amazing and the banana. I can't remember if it was a tart, but it was tart Ish.. anyway all of it divine. I went to the restroom and they were clean, which is a plus parking I did valet, but there is paid parking around the restaurant. I will definitely be back but be advised they have a 30 minute happy hour after 9 o'clock that you should definitely check out bartender Josh made us a cherry ginger fizz and I had two of them and they had me feeling right. The vibe was very family friendly but also if you're just hanging out with your girls and gossip in at the bar, amazing but also could be great for a date night.. if you go, let me know your thoughts

    Bucatini Carbonara
    Michael B.

    Beautiful, warm and inviting dining room. Classic Italian American feel. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Offered up recommendations and explained the menu fully. Our appetizer and entrees were all well executed. Great flavors and textures. Had a nice wine list and their signature Manhattan cocktail was excellent.

    Bucatini Carbonara
    Annie N.

    Ambiance was great for a group dinner, we genuinely enjoyed everything ordered. The bucatini carbonara was definitely a stand-out dish, and kale salad was addictive. Service was a bit slower (probably due to Restaurant Week) but still very attentive.

    Bucatini Cacio E Pepe  Paccheri Calabrian Potatoes
    McKenna P.

    Service and ambiance were good, but I was expecting more from the food for the price. The pastas were both okay, very small serving. Salad was average, the potatoes were the best thing we ordered.

    Vanilla gelato
    Caleb J.

    The meatballs at Formento's are divine. So good I was eating the sauce by itself haha. The vibe in here is very formal, but everyone is so nice it's like you're at a relatives house. Food is top tier, everything was so good and I was completely full half way through the chicken parm. It made for a good lunch today though. My two friends got caccio e Pepe & they said it was very close to the best they've ever had. I'd love to come back and try during a regular week as well

    Side of Giant White Beans
    Stephanie G.

    Went here for my birthday dinner before a show. I'm not typically an Italian food fan but it was the filet that caught my eye. We were so impressed by the quality of the food AND the service. We brought our own bottle of wine though their wine selection is excellent. The steak was cooked to perfection. The bucatini with the egg yolk was surprisingly delicious, I didn't think I'd love it as much as I did. The white bean and kale side was light and fresh. Hands down the best part of the night was our server in the bar area. We told the manager how excellent he was, he made my night extra special. There are a lot of solid Italian options in Chicago, but I would put Formento's at the top.

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    Ask the Community - Formento's

    Do you serve halal meat?

    Yes! All of our Creekstone Farms prime steaks are Halal.

    Is this a lettuce entertain you?

    No.

    Are there heat lamps in the outdoor seating area?

    Yes they have heat lamps and dining igloos / snow globes :)

    Can we bring kids there (toddlers)?

    I have seen babies and toddlers there before. So yep

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    Such an amazing restaurant, I can't recommend enough. We came for dinner so the place was packed…read morewith people. The inside of the restaurant felt like a classic Italian restaurant you might find in Italy. Our waiter was super nice and gave some great wine recommendations. First, they bring you some bread and give you a small platter mixed with olive oil, fresh garlic, and Parmesan. This is the first time I've seen it done this way but it was delicious. The calamari was delicious, not too fried and oily but still had so much flavor to it. We also decided to order the peperoni pizza, which is just a magnificent pizza. It was just cooked perfectly with just the right amount of flavor and spice. I ordered the raviolacci toscani, which took a bit of time to come out (but understandable given the amount of people). It was just delicious. The meat filling had such a deep flavor and the sauce wasn't so heavy that I didn't want to finish it. I would recommend this to anyone that wants a good Italian meal with great portions. Reservations might be hard to get so plan ahead.

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