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    Oggi Trattoria

    4.2 (273 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Tiramisu
    Priya K.

    We grabbed a last minute reservation and were seated on time. The place was nicely decorated for the new year with balloons and other decor probably leftover from the NYE event the night before. Our server was very friendly and checked on us often. We started with a caesar salad and complimentary bread rolls for the table. The salad was interesting. Lettuce was fresh, but the dressing tasted good, but was a bit lighter and less creamy. Felt like maybe the egg yolk had broken. The bread seemed fresh, but was more dense than expected. Tasty nonetheless with the oil on the table. I had the fettuccine alla bolognese, which was tasty. The pasta was made fresh, but did tend to fall apart. The meat sauce was delicious! The portions are fairly large as well. We ended the meal with a tiramisu to share. The flavor was great, but the cakey part was a little dry.

    Gnocchi Al forno
    Karen L.

    We live around the corner and just now tried this amazing spot for dinner. Shame on us! Very nice and friendly service with excellent food. I loved my fettuccine bolognese and my husband loved his gnocchi. Meatballs were also fresh and tasty. Great prices for the portion size as well. Can't wait to come back and try more things on the menu. Yum!

    Grilled Calamari
    Felicia D.

    Service was great. Sam was so nice to us as were the other two servers. Our group was large and pretty chaotic with order so I really appreciated the patience they showed us. Drinks were good. The Andy was a bit sweet. I asked for less syrup and more lime juice for my second round and that make it ten times better. So good! The fried calamari was delicious. Well seasoned and tender. The prosciutto pizza was dry for us. We would have liked some pesto or sauce for it. It was just crust, cheese, prosciutto and arugula. I'd recommend a different pizza. The seafood one looked really good but I didn't try it. The side of meatballs was truly amazing. That was a must try. My friend said her fettuccini was delicious. She asked for white sauce instead of bolognese. Everyone else liked their dishes as well. The cheese and bread appetizer - I can't remember the name - was not very tasty to me. The cheese and the tomatoes seemed a bit bland. I'd skip that appetizer and go with meatballs or calamari. Even the grilled calamari was supposed to have been great according to someone. I would return. This was a nice place for a date or group.

    Bar area
    Helene K.

    I've been following the movements of Oggi since maybe 12 or 13 years ago when I used to work in the area of Grand and Ashland. It's a family owned restaurant. Very nice people. I love their food and the variety on the menu. I've been here to have patio lunch and also the inside is pretty cool to dine too. Pizza is very solid like a tavern style they offer. Fresh ingredients, pretty reasonable prices. I would say as a long time Customer, they've been so consistent throughout the years.

    Meatballs
    Nikki K.

    Arguably one of the best espressos I've had. The service was excellent, the food came out quickly, and everything was absolutely delicious.

    Kathy H.

    Came in last night for dinner with a couple of friends. As always the service was great and the food fantastic. The chef Sam definitely knows his way around the kitchen. If you don't see something on the menu, just asked for it. They are very accommodating. We have been coming to this restaurant for over 20 years and have been to all three locations as they moved from place to place. I have to say this one is the nicest and has the best ambience.

    Menu
    Austin S.

    My partner and I had a really solid experience at Oggi. We went in for a late Dinner on a Saturday night. They were not super busy and we were fortunate enough to get a seat on the patio. It was a beautiful evening. The service was great. It seemed like they only had 1 server working and she was definitely busy with quite a few tables, but still took amazing care of us. We grabbed calamari, penne alla vodka, and pepperoni pizza. the calamari was wonderfully crispy. It was great. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Light, airy, and perfect paired with the lemon and marinara. The pasta was good, too. Not earth shattering, but some solid pasta that tasted good. I really enjoyed the pizza. It certainly was not neopolitan, or super authentic, but solid pizza. It was almost like a tavern style pie. It tasted good, it was the type of pizza I was in the mood for. MY partner and I debated on the freshness of the food. We could not tell if this food was insanely fresh, or frozen. Very interesting. Nonetheless, we enjoyed the meal. The palomas were solid. the atmosphere is nice. It definitely felt like a neighborhood haunt and everything I read is consistent with that. No complaints with our meal at all. It was a solid meal.

    Gnocchi
    Ashley M.

    A super cute neighborhood spot! This is exactly what the river West neighborhood needed. It is a family run business and you can tell as soon as you walk in I felt extremely welcomed and the food was so authentic. I got the gnocchi and it was amazing and the portions were huge, which is always a plus!!

    Denyce M.

    The Queen and I had a date with another GF for our evening out called "Girl's Sh*t". It is something we try to do once a month. My GF picked this place because it was close to where she works. It was first time coming here and I was very surprised as it took me down memory lane. A woman I went to college with lived in a building two doors east of the restaurant. Her family owned the building and her mom had a dressmaking business on the first floor...she made all of my opera, party and symphony dresses and they were lovely. Just brought back such good memories. This was a surprise visit as it was not a part of my Restaurant Week 2023 agenda, but it turned out to be a nice addition. Oggi's menu for Restaurant Week 2023 was four courses for $42. Don't think too many places are going to beat that. The space itself is cute and intimate, with a family vibe to it. Not a big space so I would definitely call for reservations. Although we were the only ones in there, it was 5:30 pm on a Wednesday. Can't speak to what the situation is like on the weekend. Started out with the Carciofino Salad because it had marinated artichoke hearts, tomatoes, red onions, Italian vinaigrette. This was an okay salad, but nothing to write home about. 2nd/3rd course was the Rotolo Primavera (Tricolored pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach baked in red cream) and Chicken Parmesan. Since the chicken didn't come with pasta underneath, this was a good combination. This was my first time having Rotolo pasta, so it was interesting. It resembles a stuffed pasta roll, similar to a hye roller sandwich, at least for me. It looked as if the pasta had been rolled up with the stuffing and then maybe sliced? Anyway it was good. The Queen and my GF got the Linguine Alla Pescatore (linguini with fresh shrimp, calamari and chopped clams sautéed in special marinara sauce). Bot h stated that they enjoyed it very much. I would agree with one of the reviewers who tasted that the flavors are on the mild side. That is not necessarily a deal breaker for me, but I would say they are more subtle when compared to say Calo's. 4th course was Key lime Mascarpone cake. Again nothing special, as I would have preferred more key lime flavor but it was nice. I will give a shout to to the dinner rolls and the octopus. No idea what the sauce was for the grilled octopus but it was sooooo good with those rolls that me and The Queen got an extra order. I highly recommend dipping those heavenly soft rolls into that sauce and just enjoy. It was that good! There was plenty of street parking, but again this was a Wednesday night at 5:30 pm. But I wouldn't worry too much about it if you are going on the weekend as there isn't much down that way that would take up parking beyond the restaurant. Our server was cool and friendly and checked in on us throughout the night. Definitely a place I would go back to just to check out the pizzas they had on the regular menu. Quite a delightful discovery

    Chocolate cake
    Winnie C.

    This is a review specifically for 2024 restaurant week. They offer a three course meal for $25 including starter, main dish and dessert. We had a salad and salt pepper sausage which were not bad. We had eggplant Parmesan. The tomato sauce was tasty and the pasta was cooked dante which we liked. but the fried eggplant was a little soggy. At last, we had chocolate cake and tiramisu which were both good. The highlight of the meal, however, was the complimentary bread.

    I just went to Oggi for the first time and their ricotta cheesecake is to die for! such amazing flavor, the staff is incredibly kind and feels like you've walked in to your own families kitchen. Warm lighting and music creates the perfect ambiance for eating. 10/10!

    Chicken Velasco
    Dinora D.

    I loved it here. The staff was super nice and attentive. You could tell they were a little understaffed, but they made sure to check in and take care of you. The place is small but very cute. It's a nice place for date night :) Now to the good part. The food. I think they have someone's Italian grandma cooking in the back because everything was delicious. Chef's kiss! The plating is neat, the flavors make your taste buds jump! My husband got the Velasco chicken, which the sauce had a nice touch of jalapeño. It's not spicy, but you know it has jalapeños in the sauce. I got the Pomodori Secchi, which was so good. The pasta looked and tasted homemade, the sauce was beautifully put together. And the chicken was nicely cooked. Definitely check them out. I don't think you can miss with whatever you order here.

    Cesar salad and house bread
    Eliot K.

    Was out walking around Chicago with family and looking for an authentic old school Italian restaurant and ended up here . You'll notice a lot of Italian restaurants in little Italy are not open for lunch..Oggi was the right choice for us . Atmosphere: 5/5 cozy warm, Sinatra playing on speakers and host was very warm and friendly. Linen cloth covered tables .. interior had venice back wall and interesting art against the walls. Chicken Parmesan: 5/5.. I have to admit I am biased because I grew up in Chicago and eating chicken parmesan sandwich was a thing for me. Italian Bread is from Bari food next door and chicken seasoned to perfection...love love Soup of the day: 5/5 spinach tortellini soup. Made fresh to order. First time trying this very clean broth and tortellini was fresh made. Kudos! Salad: Fresh balanced vinegar, oil and Parmesan. dressing was served already mixed into the salad. Daughter and I loved it but my mom thought it was too salty..opt for side dressing if you want to control. Pizza : 4/5 Margherita used fresh ingredients but was a bit heavy on the mozzarella. Would have liked more red sauce to offset the cheesiness. But did get my teenager approval.

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    3 months ago

    This place rocks!!!! Delicious food, great service and a nice ambience. They are open for lunch also.

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    Great restaurant, great food, extremely nice staff! My friend and I were treated like royalty! Best expresso and pistachio martinis!

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    I don't write reviews often but when I do they are usually good. I always enjoy my visits! Chicken parm pizza is fantastic!

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    Some of the best food I've had , but not just that but the service I get makes me feel like I'm family.

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    i Love this place! I actually love it more when it's restaurant week Big portions and fantastic food!

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    Excellent Italian Restaurant. Thank you Samuel for your excellent service and your waiter. The food was amazing and the drinks

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    Food was incredible. Server was so nice. Atmosphere was great! We will definitely be back.

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    Wow. My go to for Italian in Chicago has been volare everytime I visit but I'm going to need to…read morestart working in il porcellino to my lineup. I came here for a business dinner with about 6 others. The only frustrating part of our experience was we made a reservation online weeks in advance and when we arrived we were told that they basically overbooked every night and when you reserve a seat you're just saying you're coming. So we showed up and were told we were going to wait an hour. It sounds like they are super busy, but there are better ways to ensure the restaurant is selling every available seat rather than offering basically fake reservations that don't mean anything when you get there. Someone in our group complained enough about it that they sat us and did honor the reservation which we appreciated - given that it was a business dinner though, I think it was awkward we had to do that. It just was a LOT of work to organize multiple out of towners getting together and to show up and potentially wait an hour would have been so inconvenient. They really should fix this problem. The reservation issue aside the experience was great. The service is just sort of meh I didn't feel like they were above or beyond and didn't note anything exceptional there. But the food..... the food is the main event for sure. Everything I tried I loved. I had just had Italian the day before so I didn't want anything that felt "too Italian" (lasagna, pasta, pizza, etc) so I got the braised short rib over polenta which was a nice change of pace. It was amazing. Some of the best polenta I've ever had. I am already looking forward to the next time I can go back! The food here is outstanding. If you are able to go, I would highly recommend it.

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    Wanted to love this place soooo badly but we were a little disappointed. Ambiance and decor are…read moreamazing, it's so beautiful and lively inside but there was no AC and we were burningggg up. Had to use the menu to fan ourselves, other patrons were doing it as well. The fritto misto was ok, the breading tasted like it was old or had been sitting out. Not as crispy as we'd hope. To be honest felt like frozen calamari quality. The Alla Vita chopped was pretty standard, kinda reminded me of Olive Garden salad lol. The stars of the meal were the tagliatelle and cappelletti pasta. Both were super flavorful and pasta cooked well. The bone-in ribeye was a little on the sweeter side, definitely lacked a crust and salt. I'd pass on the steak IMO. Our biggest qualm was the timing of the dishes coming out. The pasta came out 30-35 minutes after the appetizer and salad which is fine, but the steak coming out 15 minutes after the pasta kinda ruined it. We'd love to eat the entrees (steak and pasta) together, and not finish our pasta first or let it go cold then eat steak alone.. ya know? We had ordered crispy potatoes but cancelled due to the wait. Ended the night with mango passion fruit sorbet with a prosecco float. Big mistake on the prosecco float haha it was so tarte and bitter, would def recommend trying the sorbet alone! Overall, glad we finally got to try this place. Focus more on the pastas and skip the steak. Very beautiful inside.

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