Starting with the bread with the olive oil balsamic vinegar and freshly grated cheese...yum. Followed by a margarita pizza and calamari for appetizers! Excellent! My husband ordered the risotto with truffle and I ordered the gnocchi. Highly recommend! All with an amazing waitress Lulu who went above and beyond and completed our amazing experience at this great restaurant!! Can't wait to come back! read more

We had the best service!!! Trevor gave amazing recommendations as well as giving us the best attitude and making out-of-towners feel welcome!!!! Will definitely come back any time I visit the city! Food was amazing!!!! read more

We came here for lunch on a weekend and there was no wait for 4 people. There are plenty of seating both inside and outside with seating upstairs on a balcony as well. This place is great for big groups or going with no reservations. The food came in a decent portion and is good to be shared. All the pasta tastes good but we really liked the pizza! Even with a gluten free cauliflower crust, the Funghi pizza was delicious! The crust was crispy and the body was cheesy with good amount of toppings. There were also gluten free options for the pasta. I would definitely come back for a hearty meal! read more

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A very belated thank you and sincere appreciation for the entire team at Quartino for making our bachelor/bachelorette party dinner SO MUCH FUN! The team worked so hard to make our night so special and deliver the highest possible customer service and the most incredible food and drink. Every member of our 15+ person dinner agreed - the food was BEYOND delicious! We ordered mostly pizza and pasta and there was absolutely something for everyone. My favorite is the funghi pizza and I'm still dreaming of it. I've been here several times before and have always thoroughly enjoyed every single menu item I've tried (shoutout the minestrone soup!) . Also - believe what you hear - the espresso martini and their desserts are some of the best in all of Chicago! My only regret is not remembering our servers name - he served our large party on the 2nd floor in the evening of 7/18. He was incredibly patient with us and a master of multitasking. One of the managers Brock came by to check up on us and I think we bent his ear for an hour raving about how much we appreciated him and his teams for their hard work in a full restaurant for making us feel so welcome and special. I cannot express how wonderful he and the rest of the team were to our group and how perfect they all made our night! read more

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Kari's Rating 8.25/10 TLDR: -Wine selection that comes in quarter liter servings -Shrimp risotto was incredible -Staff was attentive I've been here so many times and it's relatively average every time I come. I always try and order the ricotta with bread and honey. It's the perfect sweet savory appetizer! The shrimp risotto I've never gotten before but it's been surprisingly flavorful, even though risotto's traditionally heavy. The Moscato de Asti as refreshing and light but I wish it was a bit colder. It kinda of came out room temp in a short glass-so I didn't finish it all. The tortellini with prosciutto was a crowd favorite but very heavy. Left in a rush but it was overall an enjoyable meal. read more

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The food always comes out quickly. I've never had a bad server. They are all friendly and very talkative and personable. They know the menu and will help you decide if you don't know. And the ambience is casual, they can be loud they get very crowded so if you make a reservation, that is best! read more

Came here on a friends recommendation and love loved it!!! The food was so delicious, everything we had was 10/10. The balsamic they have on each table were also so delicious my friends bartered with the manager to buy a couple bottles :D 5/5 food - we had the bruschette, sausage and mushroom pizza. gnocchi, and bolognese pasta. would recommend them all!! 5/5 service - our waitress (Georgia) was so nice we were all locked in on the World Cup game playing 5/5 vibes - a nice medium between upscale and casual read more

Quartino Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped by Quartino on a gloomy, rainy day. Seating arrangement in the restaurant is very compact, but also provides a cozy vibe. The quality of the pasta was great! We got the pappardelle along with the gnocchi. Gnocchi was our favorite. We also ordered the Kale pizza which I really enjoyed. They serve Neapolitan pizza and it was very tasty. The reasons I am giving 4/5 stars is due to our original table not having balsamic for the bread service, and there was water dripping from the ceiling onto us. read more

Quartino Ristorante - Crispy Kale Pizza - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Make reservations or take a chance that there might be a few open seats at the bar. We were there at 7:30 on a Thursday. The place was hopping and there was a line of people waiting. The restaurant has dim lighting. We sat at a high top table in the bar and it was hard to read the menu. Lots of people seem to order pizza but we had a few other dishes. We started with the GIARDINIERA ROMANA - really good! We then shared the Artisan sausages and the Orecchiette. We finished the meal sharing a HUGE piece of delicious Tiramisu and Limoncello. Service was spotty. It is dark and loud in the restaurant. Was it the best Italian food we ever had ...no. Was it good, yes! read more

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Exceptional and fast service. Quality food. Loved the pizza and fresh pasta. Only complaint was that it was very loud and very busy. It was difficult to have a conversation. Nice that it was open late for after the theater. read more

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During a slow lunch, the kitchen made an extra pizza and they gave it to us! DELICIOUS kale and tomato pizza, something I'd never usually try but so happy they offered it to us for free! Wonderful service, food was authentic and creamy, and wonderful complimentary bread. read more

Quartino Ristorante - Bar area - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Come early to avoid waiting in a long line. This place is 100% worth the hype and wait! They have an extensive list of menu for everything. What's really nice is they offer half portion of pasta so you can try more in one visit. My personal favorites were the meatballs and all pastas. The pasta was freshly made and satisfies every moment of your meal. Staff were incredibly friendly. Service is great but could be on the slower side - it's supposed to be a chill and fantastic dinner anyways so don't rush through your meal just to make it for your next event. Enjoy! read more

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Quality Italian fare at affordable prices in River North neighborhood. Very inviting space with inside, bar and outside dining options. Start off with complimentary bread with oil, balsamic glaze to dip brought to you right away. Accommodating service and really good food. I enjoyed the Tagliata Di Manzo which was a grass-fed strip steak with broccolini, onions and peppers - a guilt free option even late in the evening. read more

Kale salad was the best. The risotto had a good mushroom taste but was too al dente for my wife's taste. The meatballs were fine but you get 3 tiny meatballs and the dish is like $9 so value kind of low. The restaurant was super busy on a Sunday night in July. We sat at high top at bar so fortunately no wait. Dishes come out at all random times and can be slow. Have to be patient. Not pictured is a bolognese dish that was pretty good, my 12 year old approved. Decent but not special in my opinion. read more

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Exceptional service and small plates, the perfect dining experience all around. Nestled on the corner of N State Street Quartino is packed with great food and an enforceable dining experience...reservations are a must. We ventured out as a family of four, made reservations in advance for a Saturday night and were ready to feast. The wait staff was s vey accommodating, especially with how busy the bar and restaurant are, think packed in like sardines. Huddled around a small table barely big enough to fit 4 chairs and the abundance of plates, glasses bottles of wine not to mention the never ending small plates, you felt like you were at Sunday dinner. The menu is set up for sharing and you might think it won't be enough but you will still have plenty leftover. Starting with warm olives, minestrone, fresh burrata and tomatoes, and galleria white bean dip with plenty of grilled bread we were content, the flavors complimented each other and were full of fresh flavor. We then moved on to pasta, tortellini with peas and prosciutto, white clam linguine and tagliatelle bolognese, each one better than the next. The perfectly cooked pasta with tons of garlic and fresh herbs, meats and cheese were incredible. When we thought we couldn't eat anything else we were offered dessert. The warm hot chocolate cake with vanilla gelato was rich and delicious and the caramel bananas with biscotti and vanilla gelato were decadent and delicious! A truly great dining experience, totally worth the close quarters. read more

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Food here is so good! I had the margarita pizza, Caesar salad and the veal meatballs. So delicious! Ambiance is very nice. They have outdoor seating and indoor. They have a bar downstairs and upstairs with dining on both floors. The staff were wonderful. Service was top notch! Grant the manager ensured we were taken care of! We were visiting and we felt right at home. The bartenders were great, Canon, Eddy and Jonathan. Thanks for also making our experience wonderful. We will def come back! If you're looking for the pomegranate spritz look no further ! They have it here !!! read more

I had a reservation at Quartino, and we were seated but never assigned a server. The restaurant wasn't that busy given that it was 9:30pm on a Sunday, and we were seated for 30 minutes without any service until I asked someone walking by if we could place an order. Throughout the meal we never got any refills on our water, still didn't have a server, and weren't able to get our check. Luckily there are QR codes at the table so we were able to pay and leave after we finished eating. The Pappardelle Al Sugo Di Pomodoro pasta tasted fresh and the meat was flavorful, but it could've used more sauce and salt. The Campania pizza was bland, had soggy crust in the middle, and tasted like ricotta with some cherry tomatoes on top with a hint of garlic. read more

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Great service. Amazing food. It does come out at different times. You can also order half plates to share! The gnocchi was amazing. The lasagna was a showstopper. read more

Quartino Ristorante - Last - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place was pretty good! We ordered family style dishes, and I got to try a variety of the pastas, meat dishes, and of course the complimentary bread, which the waiters had kept bringing more and more, which we truly appreciated!! The menu is pretty extensive. The portions are not super big though for the price, I wish they were larger. Nevertheless, the food was fantastic. I really enjoyed the gnocchi dish, and the pasta alla vodka dish. The place had two floors, and I could tell is was super popular by how many people were dining in. There was like no empty table! The servers were fantastic. read more

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Came for dinner during the St. Patrick's Day parade, and it was a bit busy without a reservation. We waited about 20 minutes to be seated, so I would definitely recommend making one ahead of time. When ordering, the dishes came out one at a time as they were prepared, which worked well for us since we weren't sharing. I ordered the eggplant parmesan, and my boyfriend got the gnocchi. Both were good, but his dish was definitely more flavorful. Parts of my eggplant tasted like the skillet it was baked in, which took away from the overall flavor. The bread served at the beginning was also pretty good. Our server was nice and attentive, and the restaurant itself was clean. Overall, a solid experience with a few minor drawbacks. read more

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Quartino is a River North staple. The food is consistently good, the portions are good sized, and the price is truly incredible for both food and alcohol. The banana dessert is one of the best menu items. While the restaurant fills quickly and can be loud, the staff always navigates and executes without flaw. This is great for people of all ages and pallets read more

Shannon & Augie were great behind the bar. Living across the street has been a blessing. Shout out to Grant for the wine hookup, can't wait to be back read more

Great place. The inside can be a bit tight but seems most restaurants in Chicago are this way. Love the fondue. The small places are great to try many items. read more

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Still great pizza and staff. Much busier with the summer now. Caesar salad had some anchovies taste to it, so I preferred it not having it, but it was still good. read more

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So good my partner and I came back twice in one trip. I love that you can do half orders to try more. The Cesar salad has crispy crouton crumble. Can't go wrong with any of the pastas. And you have to get a tiramisu to end the night. The pizzas look really good too but we didn't get to try that. Always very busy and noisy. Tables are a little small and tight space but the food is worth it o read more

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I really like this place when I go out to the city. Best part about it is you can order half of a pasta dish, so you can try multiple. The kale salad is amazingggg, so crunchy and refreshing. Not pictured is their passion fruit Italian soda, which is yummy. read more

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Everything was sooooo good. The funghi pizza is easily one of the top 3 best pizzas I've had. The pizza had a thin, crispy crust that wasn't dry at all. The mushroom flavor was perfect 9/10. The fondue was 8/10 and so good with the bread, though the bread itself was a little stale which made it a 5/10 on its own. The pappardelle with braised beef was also amazing. The meat was super soft and flavorful. The only thing that could make it better would be slightly more al dente noodles, but still a 9/10 dish. The vibes were amazing. Lively, fun, and perfect for an affordable casual date night in Chicago. read more

Quartino Ristorante - Funghi - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Super busy and vibey spot for dinner. We got the funghi pizza and pappardelle pasta to share. I thought they were both good but nothing too crazy or outstanding. My favorite part of the meal was the hugo spritz. It was the best compared to the limoncello and grapefruitcello spritzes. The service was excellent, quick, and attentive. It would have been nice to be able to sit outside for sunset but the inside of the restaurant still felt cozy and intimate. read more

Quartino Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Had a great experience at Quartino! We tried the Alfredo, fried calamari, and vodka alla pasta, and everything was delicious. The non-alcoholic espresso martini was also really good. Great food and drinks overall. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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So great! This place is such a staple good Italian food for the family. They have super solid Italian classics that all deliver. I especially recommend the truffle risotto. We all agreed it was the best! TIP: they do half portions of their pasta so you can pass around and try everything on the cheap! HUGE SHOUTOUT TO OUR SERVER HOLDEN. HE WAS SUPER KIND, QUICK, AND ON TOP OF THINGS. HIGHLY RECOMMEND ASKING FOR HIM. Food was great, ambience was great and service was great! read more

I went here to catch up with some friends, so I apologize that there is a lack of photos for some dishes, but it was all well appreciated at the moment. For reference, 5/10 is average for me. The ambiance of the restaurant is very cute- from my view there were cans of tomatoes and wines decorated on shelves. There are also TVs in the restaurant, but I didn't really pay attention to what they were showing. They also have a deli section in the restaurant which I thought was nice so you can view what meats they offer. Service was very attentive. One thing I didn't like about the dining tables is that there is a pile of plates that take up a good bulk of the space on the table. These plates are for sharing entrees and other dishes with the dining party but I thought the space it took up didn't compensate for the ease of sharing dishes. Additionally the dining area we were seated at was a bit cramped with some seats being directly behind another person's chair. Ambiance: 5/10. Service: 7/10. Espresso Martini: Super delicious and heavy on the espresso. Rich and dark. As a dark chocolate/ cacao lover, this was amazing. They did forget the espresso beans so I guess that means no health, wealth, and happiness for me :'( (lol jk). 9/10. Burrata: The burrata was fresh and creamy . The tomatoes were amazing- they were so flavored with the charred flavor from being grilled. I loved this dish for especially for the combo between the tomatoes providing acidity and some bitterness from the char which was complemented nicely by the mild and creamy burrata. 9/10. Veal Meatballs: Loved the flavor of the meatballs + was seasoned well. The tomato sauce it was in was also really good and tasted fresh and earthy. 7/10. Eggplant Parmigiana: I got this because my Italian coworker recommended it to me a while ago and I love eggplant. This was very good, but relied heavily on the mozzarella to carry the flavor profile. Still nicely seasoned and fresh, but maybe it's because I can't stop thinking about those grilled tomatoes from the burrata that I wish there was a bit more flavor from the eggplant. 7/10. Penne alla vodka: This was one of the best pastas I've tasted. The sauce was incredibly rich in flavor- sweet and acidic from tomatoes, savory from the garlic, and an undertone of spice from the red chilies. We added chicken on it which was also delicious since the chicken soaked up the sauce and the chicken was grilled, providing a bitter flavor to contrast the flavors from the sauce. 10/10. Tiramisu: I love tiramisu so I thought it was fantastic, but my friends who are also tiramisu-holics didn't quite like it. Among our feedback included that the mascarpone cream felt a bit heavy for the dessert and that there wasn't enough espresso to balance out the mild, creamy flavor from the mascarpone. 7/10. Overall: 7/10. read more

Quartino Ristorante - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Dined solo at Quartino on a packed Saturday night, and the place was buzzing -- definitely popular. It was packed and loud. Unfortunately, the service wasn't great. It was slow, and my server didn't check in much, but when he was there, he was nice and offered suggestions. I ordered a half-and-half pizza, and that part was solid -- flavorful and worth ordering. The bread and olive oil, though? Not good. I hate when restaurants bring plain oil with no herbs or seasoning. I realize this was too much for solo dining but I wanted it so for dessert, I finished with the Gran Coppa. It was just okay. The biscotti was hard as hell -- like, I'm not risking my teeth for this . Overall, the food was hit or miss, and the service definitely dragged the experience down. This visit didn't really wow me, if I lived in Chicago, I might give em another shot but as a visitor, there's more to explore. read more

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I've passed this place all the time but never went in and I'm so glad I did. A few of my coworkers and I decided to have a holiday dinner here because no one has been and wanted to try this new place. Beautiful classic Italian food with a classic speakeasy vibe. I won't lie, they were so many options and everything we tried was delicious. Especially for the price! Our server was so kind and patient with us. She gave suggestions and helped us based off dietary restrictions. Even if you don't want to eat, there's a lot of different bars within the restaurant where you can sit by a cozy fire, the bar. This is a nice place to pregame and have dinner before the night starts or for a celebration. I will be back. read more

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Just stopped in for dessert and a drink at the bar. Waited on right away and our treat came out fast and drinks were very good! We got the Coppa Alla Banana, it was 2 big scoops of Gelato (delicious), with a couple of pieces of caramelized banana and all the other delicious toppings. It's a VERY top heavy dessert, so take care. Enjoyed it, but would have loved a bit more banana. Margarita was expertly prepared and delicious. read more

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The service here was amazing. We had a big group, and the servers made sure that all of our questions and concerns were answered. They explained the specials of the night well and they were all very welcoming. The complementary bread and butter with olive oil oil definitely helped fill me up. One of my favorite dishes was the Parmesan chicken. It was pretty small though. They said that it was shareable among the table, but I could've ate it all by myself ha ha. It's also very dark inside. And to get to a table was very narrow not a lot of open space. Makes sense because it was very busy. They did have some outdoor seating near the entrance, but it was too cold to sit outside. read more

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Food was delicious! Meat sauce was excellent. Pizza with cauliflower crust - delicious. Highly recommend.

Affordable and smaller portions so can try different dishes. Perfect for family style. Ordered - tortellini - wild arugula salad - chicken parmigiana - penne alla vodka - orecchiette My favorites are the wild arugula salad and the orecchiette. I love a good zesty and fruity salad. The orecchiette has a good texture and well seasoned. It's good customer service but can be a bit difficult to get your server's attention because every time I've gone, it's always busy/packed. read more

Quartino Ristorante - Wild Arugula - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We had a long travel day due to weather so I ordered ahead. So grateful an authentic place was still open for food orders at 10pm near our hotel. I ordered a mushroom pizza and the cheese was so good plus the funghi and crust. We ate there again the following night after a Cubs game. The bartender graciously took our order. We had the lemon kale salad, gnocchi and lasagna. The couple next to us had a to go order but they also were too hungry! Delicioso! Buon Appetito! Highly recommend. In the bar area we sat; mostly high tops there. A little more casual than the restaurant. But being a late night location, I'm sure if you are clothed and not drunk, they'll serve you. read more

Latoya is amazing and made our dinner wonderful. Great service, delicious food, and ambience.

Definitely not what it used to be. We came here to celebrate an anniversary and were seated upstairs -- it was unbearably hot and stuffy. Our drinks took over 20 minutes to arrive, and our food took over an hour. When it finally came, one pizza was cold with hard cheese while the other was so hot it couldn't be eaten right away. The table didn't even have olive oil for the bread (which was a nasty loaf) and the entire space felt dirty and hectic. Our server never once asked if we wanted another drink or needed anything else. We were honestly shocked at how bad the service, atmosphere, and food have gotten. Sweating our entire meal. read more

Quartino Ristorante - Balcony, eggplant pizza, veal meatballs, olives and artichokes. Awesome! - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois