Velasco Steak was amazing. Arriabiata with shrimp was to die for! Small family owned business t read more

Oggi Trattoria - Velasco steak 16oz - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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

Amazing dinner, food was incredible, service was lovely, and the bread roll was awesome. Great vibe on the patio! read more

Oggi Trattoria - Tortellini Baronese. - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The service was good and the ambiance is fun. They have a bar and a tv if you want to watch a game or you can sit in a table or outside. Now, the food. Nmaybe we had a bad day, but everything we ordered was flavorless. The clam pasta tasted like it was tossed in water and the gnocchi had no seasoning. Maybe we have to try something else. read more

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Our server, Lisa, was awesome and had jokes. But overall, the price does not remotely reflect the quality of the food. the caesar salad was terrible. the saddest most wilted lettuce (perhaps a punishment for ordering lettuce in these trying times) and we had to ask for dressing--it tasted like a salad you get on the airplane. pastas were underwhelming and all quite pricey. we've all made better pasta at home...sometimes the universe forces you to realize that you do indeed have food at home. we live in a city full of great italian restaurants at all kinds of price points; there is no reason to come here. read more

Very average dinner experience I had a oggi. It was like a really niceu dine place and it's nearby and all. The service was good, etc. unfortunately it's been a couple of weeks since I went there, but I decided then that it was like... Ok. Reviews all around were that the food was just fine. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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I had dinner here on Sunday with family, and everything was great! The Steak Velasco was delicious--cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The Andy from the cocktail menu was very refreshing and paired well with the meal. Our server, Luz, was amazing. She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience, and I look forward to coming back! read more

Oggi Trattoria - Steak velasco - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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. read more

Oggi Trattoria - Bar area - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food is Amazing food and service amazing service ! I love Oggi my favorite dish is the campagnola salad and the chicken al Limone! Espresso martinis are so good! I highly recommend this place. read more

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. read more

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My fiancé and I just moved to the neighborhood and wanted to give this place a shot. We had dinner on the patio and it was an absolute letdown. We ordered the chicken velasco and chicken parmesan, and both dishes were completely bland and overcooked. The chicken was so tough we couldn't even finish half of our meals. To make matters worse, when I went inside to use the restroom, I spotted a roach crawling right by the bar area. Needless to say, we will definitely not be returning. read more

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

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Totally enjoyed this very small, local Italian restaurant. We arrived early and got a table for 6 but it quickly filled and got LOUDER as time passed. Strongly suggest reservations. Our server was attentive and friendly, but it appeared that others were being served their entrees before us and we had ordered before them. We had theater reservations and had to skip dessert. However, the food was served hot, it was very tasty, and the servings were generous. There is a small outdoor eating area when season allows. Very limited street parking, so parking can definitely be an issue. And I asked ~ "oggi" means "today". read more

Went for lunch today and the food plus service was outstanding. Started with their soup of the day and then had a pasta course. Perfect place to take a midday break. I'll be back for dinner soon!! read more

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!! read more

Oggi Trattoria - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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 read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Oggi Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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. read more

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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. read more

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

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

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

Old school Italian restaurant feel. Thursday night dinner, restaurant was at about half capacity. Greeted at the front door and shown to our table. The guy ended up being our waiter. He wasn't grumpy, but he gave you that "Im really happy you're here, and I care about you, but my tone and facial expressions won't reflect that" feel. Bread came shortly after... I usually don't rate bread but definitely a 6/5. Fresh, warm, delicious Italian rolls. I also enjoyed that they bake them fresh for every table and only give you as many rolls as their are people in your party - less waste. Food/Drinks: - Martini 4/5: Although simple, a martini isnt always easy to make. I had two, fantastic. Star subtracted for the first one being warm and not the easiest to take down - Fried Calamari 3.5/5: There were a lot of overly fried pieces, but the ones that weren't were very good. House made marinara was a great touch. Would skip if we came back. - Arrabbiata 4/5: Pasta cooked al dente (right on the edge of undercooked but I loved it) with delicious bits of fried salami mixed in. The tomato sauce packed a good kick with great spice levels. Would skip if we came back. - Chicken Parm 4/5: Fresh chicken cutlet perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection with a fresh layer of crispy cheese on top (I asked for well done cheese). It came with a side of rigatoni which was cooked well. One thing that really annoyed me: The chicken parm wasn't on the restaurant's paper menu, but was on the online menu (that's not what annoyed me, just keep that in mind). When the waiter came around the first time to order our food, he asked if I had any questions, and I said not really everything looks so good and I would love to try it all. But I did ask "do you have the chicken parm" - and he replied yes we can make that. I said, "Great!" and proceeded to order the above mentioned items. The annoying part: Even after hearing that we ordered the Arrabbiata.. and knowing its RIGATONI.. He didnt ask/tell/anything about the side of RIGATONI pasta that comes with the chicken parm. I told him I wanted to try everything so I would have expected him to say "Hey, FYI the chicken parm comes with rigatoni as well.. do you want to sub that or maybe get a different pasta dish". Bottom line: - Would come back and try the other dishes - They have a small free parking lot next door which is amazing - Prices are on the higher side for a west town italian spot considering there are a lot of italian options in chicago - $25 per bottle corkage fee (on the lower side for chicago) read more

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

Let me start by saying I did enjoy my meal over the weekend and this was my first time here. I ordered off the restaurant week menu and the lasagna was quite good. My only issue was with what I saw in the restroom. Ceiling was clearly being repaired and the stalls were dirty. I could've brushed that off but then I saw a roach crawling on the wall behind the toilet bowl. I ran out of there as fast as I could. It's safe to say I won't be returning. read more

Got GF Vongole and a salad to go. Really disappointing. I'm a salt freak and it was way to salty, greasy, flavorless and soggy for me. Salad couldn't have been more basic. Olive Garden might be better. $45 bucks for a big no. read more

They moved! And we love it! We actually went on opening night and they were busting their booties off. The gnocchi here is to die for. I love their vodka sauce. And the rolls...don't forget about the BREAD! Yum! They are definitely working through some kinks but we will be back! They even have a cute little patio! Yay for summertime. My husband and I looooove Oggi. It's our go to Italian place in the city. The staff is always the same three people (love them). The food is always solid. Drinks are pretty dang good. And now they have this beautiful new space! read more

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

Nice service, food is good they have moved a couple of times. New place is nicer. We were in a hurry to catch a show and they were great getting us in and out quickly. read more

Food was delicious! It tastes like it was cooked by an old Italian grandma. It's a cute spot and the service was quick. Definitely recommend the espresso martini! read more

Oggi Trattoria - Rotolo primavera and chicken - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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If you're looking to pay high end River North/ Gold Coast Italian restaurant prices for food that's only slightly better than Olive Garden and is located in a relatively rough neighborhood, with no parking lot or valet, then this is the place for you. Like Olive Garden, the only thing that is decent is the bread. Service is mediocre, delivery is worse (they often forget to put items ordered in the bag). I've tried this place multiple times, each time thinking "maybe I just ordered the wrong thing, I'll give them another shot." -price are too high for location and food quality -food quality is cheap (cheap noodles, cheap bland sauce that tastes straight out of the can, dry pasta with not enough sauce, and genuinely most flavorless meatball I've ever eaten). Do yourself a favor and drive 5-10 minute East of here, and pick any of the many great Italian restaurants. They should be embarrassed to charge the same as some of the best high end Italian restaurants in Chicago. read more

3.5. Talented kitchen makes the things. Competent without being transcendental. The prices are definitely on the high side; not sure the value proposition is there. But if you have extra cash, its a good meal. read more

As usual this place never disappoints. This chicken parm pizza was delicious. Asked if they could substitute the traditional sauce with vodka sauce and they did and added pepperoni for me!! It was absolutely delicious! read more

Oggi Trattoria - Chicken Parm Pizza - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We came here in February 2025. Staff and the ambiance were wonderful. Unfortunately, the two partial misses were on cocktails and food. I was highly intrigued by their pistachio martini. They said it wasn't sweet; alas, it was very much like a dessert cocktail. The gnocchi was flavorful, but It appeared as if the gnocchi was simply laid on a large, thick layer of their spicy pasta sauce. The two ingredients didn't appear to meld together. Overall, for the prices, I will prefer to chose a different location. read more

Tried for the first time during restaurant week lunch, ordered takeout this weekend, and going back this week. The staff was friendly and the Bruschetta and Rotolo were delicious. The tomato sauce tasted fresh and the portion sizes were huge. Highly recommend! read more