A friend of mine told me about Tuscan Hen, and she was right. I was met by a lady with a warm,…read morepleasing smile. I ordered their meatball sandwich and a cup of the daily special soup, similar to Pasta Fagioli. It was wonderful; the broth was outstanding. I would order that again next time. I tried their Meatball Sandwich with Hot Gardiniera; the meatballs tasted especially good with their fresh bread. The ambiance was very colorful and airy, seating is in the back patio, weather permitting. Tuscan Hen would be a good place to order catering; they have an extensive menu.

Super kind staff that were willing to work with my request for a salad and sandwich combo. Food was…read moretop notch. I saw they had prepackage lasagna and other goodies I'll have to try in the future

We had reservations for 4:30. We didn't know about the supper club but it was on the menu sp we…read moreasked our server about it. This is from their page : For only $35 a person, your table can choose a selection of five dishes from our regular dinner offering including one salad, any two appetizers, vegetable dishes or house made pastas and your favorite flatbread. Finish with any one of our decadent desserts - choose your favorite! It was incredible! The Tuscan kale salad had me skeptical but we all were blown away by it. We had the kalbi egg rolls, salami and fig flat bread amd the pesto pasta. They were very good. It was plenty of food for us. We will definitely be back.

This was my first time at this restaurant, and it was a pleasant experience. The ambiance on the…read morepatio was lovely and the staff was attentive and friendly without being pushy. My son and his girlfriend have been there many times, and insisted we get the whipped ricotta appetizer and kale salad. Both of these items were top notch, as were the cocktails and we enjoyed. The pasta bolognese that the ladies ordered was delicious. My son had the burger and fries, and it was fine, just not very special. I ordered the "half" chicken, thinking as a bird themed restaurant, the only poultry entree would be a star, but that was not the case. A small thigh and half of a breast was their interpretation of a half chicken, and this was noted on the menu, but the portion was disappointing. The dish was supposed to to be accompanied by polenta with trumpet mushrooms, but two paltry slices of mushroom with a small smear of polenta completed the dish which "artfully" only occupied the left half of the plate, leaving the rest of the plate bare. Small portions aside, the dish was overly salty, to the point I had dry mouth the rest of the night, and the chicken was overcooked. The taste was fine, and the little bit of polenta added enough moisture to make the dish work. The worst thing was the incredibly dull dinner knife that couldn't cut through the mushroom, let alone the chicken, causing me to apply the stab and pull/tear method to get bite sized pieces. Everything thing else was superb. I would go back for the cocktails and appetizers, perhaps grazing the appetizers and a salad as a dinner. The pastas all looked terrific, but I will probably steer clear of the four mains on the menu, as they seem to be the least inspired items to order.

Tortorice's Pizza is one of the few places I'd travel to pick up…read more I came across Tortorice's when I used to live in the area and sadly I moved out of their delivery range. The pizza was so delicious that I couldn't give up on the pizza shop. During my recent order I tried the sweet chili wings and it was unbelievable. The wings had a crisp to them but the sweet chili sauce had a nice kick to them. Like many places it's not a full wing but split in half so keep that in mind. It's still a good amount of food. I normally order the tavern style pizza and Tortorice's does not hold back on toppings. Each slice is jam packed with toppings. Everything tastes fresh and high quality. One thing to note is I ordered my food for a specific pick up time but ended up having to wait additional time for the rest of my order to be ready. I know the food is worth the wait so I don't mind but giving a heads up so you don't come starving and expect to get your food right away. It's happened the last few visits. The location is located conveniently on Irving Park so it's easy to find. Parking might be an issue if you drive.

Went to Tortorice's on Grand. Haven't been in about 6 years and things have definitely changed…read more First there's no parking anymore. The parking lot is only for " employees only" so we had to park about a block away and walk to the restaurant . Then you have to wait in line to be seated only to seat yourself. Walk back to the counter and order your food and pay for it up front before you dined in.... The prices have skyrocketed drastically.... 5 wing dings are $10... which by the way are still good but really the price really? Then 5 mozzarella sticks are $12 which need seasoning in the breading and tasted a bit bland. The pizza was still pretty good but the price increase was ridiculous. They no longer have fountain drink or offer water or ice, everything was in a can which the can pops were $2 and some change. The total came to $95 for a party of two. The tables were close to one another with minimal privacy or space. And the staff did a drive by check in to see if things were okay. We asked if they had courtesy cups of water and were told we'd get a courtesy bottle water but they never came back. The prices increased but the portions and taste decreased and the customer service was horrible. I will not he going back anytime soon.

Oh my gosh, this place makes The Olive Garden look restrained. On multiple fronts, it's just too…read moremuch. Can't fault them for any lack of generosity in portion sizes. But my pasta arrived swimming in a soup of too rich, ultra-thick sauce -- to the extent that the pasta was literally falling apart as I fished it out of the soup. I wound up eating the bread it came with and two bites of pasta and that's about it. Not too thrilled about what I paid for the privilege of that meal.

Solid place for Italian- their pasta farfalle is really yummy along with any salads. There are very…read morecomparable to their Lincoln park location and have good dinner family specials.

Ambiance - casual, neighborhood gem serving Argentinian food…read moreService - BYOB, servers were nice, & food came out quickly Food - amazing Argentinian platter for 2, comes with salad and 2 empanadas, Parmesan truffle fries is a must get!

Its was aight. Status overall especially the fries. Atmosphere was oh so gud tho. Beef empanada was…read morebetter than the lomito especial ribeye steak Sammich.

Daisies continues to prove why it's one of the best pasta spots in the city -- creative, seasonal,…read moreand comforting without feeling heavy. The meal started strong with crispy, golden flatbread paired with creamy ricotta. The ricotta was silky and lightly tangy, topped with olive oil, shaved cheese, herbs, and a sweet-savory jam that added depth. The bread had that perfect crunch on the outside with a slight chew inside -- simple but elevated. The pasta was the star. Wide ribbons cooked perfectly al dente, coated in a rich, slow-simmered ragu that tasted deeply savory and comforting. The sauce clung beautifully to the noodles, and the generous sprinkle of parmesan tied everything together. It felt rustic but refined -- the kind of dish you keep going back for.

This spot had reservations gone in minutes and I get why, but it didn't fully blow me away…read more Vibes were just alright. We sat in the back so it was quieter, but still kinda loud overall and felt more casual than expected. Better for groups than a romantic dinner. 6.5/10. Service was great though. Our server was funny, super attentive, and paced everything perfectly. Loved the little details like switching plates and checking in at the right times. 8/10. The sweet onion toast was sooo good. Reminded me of Au Cheval's bone marrow + jam combo. Crispy & flavorful. 9.5/10. All the pastas were cooked perfectly al dente and not oily at all which I LOVED. The strozzapreti was super comforting with great duck flavor. 8.5/10. The beet agnolotti was really unique, tasted like a cream cheese lox everything bagel. 8/10. The cappelletti was more mid for me, good filling and sauce but nothing crazy. 7/10. The pork collar had an interesting texture like medium rare steak, but I'm just not a big pork fan. 6/10. Now the desserts... BEST part of the meal. The chocolate pavlova was insane. First time trying it and the textures were crazy good with the sorbet, mousse, and crunch. 9.5/10. The cookie dough brownie ice cream was also one of the best flavors I've had. 9.5/10. They also gave us a free chocolate cake for our celebration which was a nice touch, but it tasted pretty basic. Overall, really solid pastas, amazing desserts, and a great app, but a litttttle overhyped for me.

Such a cozy and beautiful place! The food is absolutely delicious and the service is amazing. The…read morepasta was incredible, and the veal was delicious too. We also had a lemon dessert with mascarpone cheese that I 100% recommend I can't drink regular coffee because of a heart condition, and they were kind enough to get me a decaf coffee that was also really good, which is honestly unusual to find at restaurants Plus, they have cat pictures

LOVE this tiny little bistro! It's very small, and would be tough to do a walk in here, there's…read morejust not many seats. I had the Caserecce Bolognese - savory delicious! Enough for two meals! Everything was wonderful. We had a party of 5, and were very well taken care of. I don't remember what my tablemates had, but I want to come back for every dish - yes, it was that good.

We really enjoyed the thin crust pizza. I'm picky about pizza sauce and this one was the perfect…read moreconsistency. Not too sweet. Crust was crunchy which is how I like it. Also tried the thick crust. It was good but the thin was a table favorite. Service was good. Atmosphere cheery and modern. Parking lot was a plus.

Pete's is our go-to place for family dinners. There is plenty of room for large parties…read more The pizza is fantastic and the list of appetizers is even better. If you're not a pizza fan, don't worry, they have an extensive menu with a little something for everyone. The staff is super friendly and always helpful.

What can I say?! The service and food are outstanding! The lasagna is the best I've ever had! The…read moresauce is so yummy! I also have had the homemade rigatoni with chicken parmigiana which is also the best I've ever had! It's also a byob which is a bonus!

Caro Mio has been thrilling stomachs in Lincoln Square for a quarter of a century. they are just…read morecelebrating their 25th anniversary in the neighborhood and have been doing some delicious specials during the weekdays. I have been here a couple of times and love the intimate and close vibe ( their seating area isn't massive), and all the pictures and paintings around the wall make it feel homey . They had BOGO for their anniversary and we got chicken vesuvio and eggplant parm. And tried their dessert for the first time ! Service is great and staff is super friendly .

I've been here 3 times and each time it was delicious. Love the specialty pastas, the Cobb salad…read moreand the bread.

Do not walk, run to Void! Since moving back to Chicago, we have made a consistent effort to get out…read moreof our neighborhood to try new restaurants. Void did not disappoint. The restaurant was definitely busy on a Friday night, and we made a reservation for a 7:45 seating and were taken to our table right away. We loved the play on an old neighborhood bar with the fun red and white glass chandeliers that you would find at any watering hole in the city. Funny enough, we discovered Void via a Tik Tok video and came specifically to try the Agnolotti. This is by far one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. The sweet potato paired with ricotta, kimchi, scallion and toasted sesame are an amazing touch and play on this type of pasta. We additionally ordered both the house made focaccia and the Spaghetti Uh-O's. These two items are definitely what Void is known for, and we loved both of them. The focaccia was super fresh, and the side of butter with honey was incredible. The spaghetti came in a fun little branded can, which of course added a nice touch to the dish. We ordered several cocktails on their menu, and were so full by the end that we did not order the dessert. The staff was super friendly during the entirety of our time at the restaurant. One item we wished we try was the chicken, which happened to be one of the staff's favorite. We will definitely be back to try that soon. Cheers!