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    Sapori Trattoria

    4.4 (3.1k reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Romantic
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    Outdoor seating

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    Pennette Cardinale
    Sabrina R.

    I love this spot so much, such a cute space layout that makes you really feel like a guest in someone's home! It's perfect for a date night or a group dinning setting. Their food is HUGE portions, their pasta is fresh comes out hot and is always delicious. I always leave with leftovers which is one my favorite experiences. Their espresso martini and sangria is some of the best in the city! I've always had amazing service that's attentive and kind, during this experience our waitress Kaylee was on top of it and never left us unattended! Highly rec

    Gnocchi brivido (IG: @tastyonlakeshore)
    Megan K.

    Had another amazing experience at Sapori Trattoria, this place truly never misses! If you're a fan of authentic Italian comfort food, this cozy Lincoln Park gem should be at the top of your list. The ambiance is everything you want for a night out. It's warm and inviting with that perfect neighborhood feel. It's the kind of place where you can settle in, enjoy a great bottle of wine, and take your time savoring every course. We started with the ricotta toast, which was incredibly fresh and flavorful--simple, but done perfectly. For mains, the gnocchi brivido was pillowy and rich, with a sauce that felt indulgent without being too heavy. The spaghetti allo scoglio was another standout, packed with seafood and layered with bold, savory flavors that really brought the dish to life. The waitress recommended I ordered the spaghetti spicy, which was a fantastic idea! She made my meal excellent with that suggestion. The lightness of the pasta complimented the spicyness in such a balanced way. I will be ordering that dish agai. And of course, dessert did not disappoint. The bread pudding was absolutely decadent, with a bit of a toasted flavor to the bread they used. The gelato it came with on the side was decadent and rich, some of the best gelato I've had in the city. The perfect sweet finish to an already incredible meal. Sapori continues to be one of my favorite go-to spots for Italian in the city. Between the cozy atmosphere, consistently amazing food, and generous portions, you really can't go wrong here. Already looking forward to my next visit!

    Pilar G.

    A staple of the Lincoln Park neighborhood for years!! Great Italian food and welcoming, cozy vibes inside. We came for wine Wednesday-- they have a selection of bottles that are half off. We ended up with a bottle of rose and had a lovely dinner. Our appetizers were the whipped ricotta toast and the burrata platter. Would recommend both! For mains we had the seafood pasta and the pistachio basil gnocchi. They were both delicious and the portions were very large. We had leftovers for lunch the next day!

    espresso martini & dolce vita
    Gray S.

    This place has a nice ambiance, the restaurant is a whole what would usually be a multi unit home/condo which is different than anywhere else i've been. They also have outdoor street seating & it was nice to eat outside. The drinks were good too & the complimentary bread was nice. The spaghetti dish is what lost me, it was extremely bland and flavorless. The roasted garlic sauce from trader joe's is genuinely better than this. For some reason also, the meatballs tasted like literally nothing & the pasta was very overcooked. It was so odd and not what I expected. The pennette dish was better but nothing really amazing in my opinion. The plus side of the dishes was definitely the portion size. They are absolutely family size and can be split between probably two-four people. I'd come back to try something else for the venue, but nothing about the service or the food really stuck out to me.

    TG - Bread Pudding  House-made Chocolate and Pistachio Gelato
    Semona R.

    Sapori is a great place if you're looking for a warm and comforting meal after a long day or to have a casual girls night. The atmosphere was cozy, with dimly lit lights that made you relax immediately as you sat down. Service was great, all the staff were friendly and welcoming. We were greeted with hot bread and olive oil to start while we chose our meals. We started off with the whipped ricotta toast and bruschetta. Both were light and had the perfect amount to share between three people without overdoing it. The potato gnocchi with pesto & chicken was warm and creamy. The Rigatoni Bolognese had the perfect meat to pasta ratio. All of our entrees came out in huge portions, and could easily be shared amongst 2-3 people. Finally, the dessert. I've never had bread pudding before but after having it here, it's now one of my favorite dessert options! The house-made gelato was just as I remember it in Italy. It was the perfect way to end our meal. Overall, it was a great cozy place for a weekday dinner during a Chicago winter.

    Gabrielle C.

    My husband and I used to come to Sapori regularly for years. We came after not dining here for a year and were really disappointed. The service was pretty poor. Our salad didn't seem fresh and lacked flavor. Both of our pastas lacked seasoning and flavor as well. The cocktails and ricotta toast were good. Very pricey for the quality. This place used to be delicious so I'm hoping it was an off night.

    La spazzatura salad
    Dominique M.

    Good variety of authentic Italian dishes served in a fun atmosphere by friendly staff! Portions are pretty big so good price/value. Also had good wine options 1/2 price for wine Wednesday.

    Vitello Meatballs
    Daniela A.

    There was so much hype around this restaurant but honestly thats all it was.. hype.. I made reservation and arrived about 10 minutes early. We walked in and the hostess was crowded with people in such a small area. They seated up right away and walked us up stairs to the very back part of the restaurant. We were in this small cut away area with two other tables.. the inside wasn't that nice and it disnt look like much though has been put into the esthetic for a very long time.. When we sat down, and our server came to get out drink order. I ordered a glass of the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, El Halcon, Rioja Alto Spain and my cousin ordered the Lady Fiori cocktail. The wine was recommended by our server and it was very enjoyable. The Lady Fiori was very strong with lots of changing flavors. They brought bread and Parmesan to the table and we enjoyed a slice while we waited for our food. We ordered the Calamari Fritti, the Vitello Meatballs, a Ceasar Salad, the Gnocchi Al Brivido and the Bucatini Carbonara. The bread was pretty good but we didnt eat it all right away because we wanted to enjoy it with our pastas. Unfortunately a server came to clear out table of appetizers ans took the bread before we could say anything.. The Calamari Fritti was very good! But for 19, they did not give us a lot.. that was unfortunate because it was the best thing we had to eat there.. the Vitello Meatball was cold when we cut into it.. we actually notified the server and she was like "okay put it back in will bring a new one" and she said it in such a rushing way we just did it. She brought out a new one and it was steaming got when we cut into it. She said it was cold because of the ricotta cheese on top of it but that wasn't true because the second one didn't get cold. The meatbal kind of fell apart as you ate it like it had no integrity ans kind of reminded me of a meatloaf. it wasn't impressive.. The Ceasar Salad was very well dressed and enjoyable. The Gnocchi Al Brivido was very fragrant and had good flavor but the chicken seems like it wasn't and good quality. The sun dried tomatoes in it were a very nice touch though. The Bucatini Carbonara was a huge serving, I was shocked when it came to the table, I was very excited to try it but i have to say it did not impress me.. the pancetta was bland ans fell apart every time I tried to grab a piece with my fork. The pasta was a lot thicket than spaghetti which made trying to eat it all little difficult. It wasnt that creamy either and when I tried to eat it, the noodles stuf together as if they had been sitting like that for a while. Honestly, it seemed like non of the food came out fresh or hot. I think a lot of things sat for a minute before being brought to out table. Where we sat was a little enclosed and they sat a group of girls in that very small area which made their voiced very loud and it was hard to hear each other at our own table.. Over all the food was okay but it was not worth paying $150 for okay service, painfully loud area, luke warm and just okay italian.. I won't be back.

    Italian Manhattan, Canteloupe
    Corrine M.

    Had another great experience at Sapori Trattoria! I am SUCH a sucker for great Italian food, and I am a huge fan of this restaurant right here in Lincoln Park! The ambiance is so romantic and cozy, the wines are poured just right, and the selection of pastas and delicious dishes are incredible! My favorites from our meal were the Pennette Cardinale, the Pollo Ternana, and of course their decadent tiramisu! You really can't go wrong here.

    Pennette Cardinale
    Kassie L.

    Sapori Trattoria might be my favorite Italian spot in Lakeview! If the weather is nice, they have big windows out front that open plus lots of patio tables outside. I was also surprised to find there is an upstairs to seat even more guests. We started with the Stella salad- loved the fresh fruit on top. It was the perfect appetizer before our pasta. We got the pennette cardinale and gnocchi al brivido. Both were very good, but my partner and I both agree the penne was the star of the show. Finished the night with the tiramisu, which was huge and delicious! They also have a large wine selection; we got a bottle of the moscato and while I wasn't expecting it to be sparkling, it was sooo good. Lots of tables around us got the carbonara, and it looked incredible. Would like to try that next time. Overall, definitely had a great experience. The one slight negative was the upstairs was packed so the room was a little loud. There seemed to only be one server for the whole floor as well, and she had her work cut out for her, but the staff was very friendly.

    Charred octopus
    Johnny Y.

    Solid restaurant, good outside seating, chill setting, and fine service (nothing to write home about)- overall left happy. They start you off with bread which is nice, though the olive oil isn't great. As for the dishes we ordered: Bruschetta - 7/10: Tasty and refreshing tomato and vinaigrette on top, but bread was unexpectedly soft (probably a little soggy because you could tell it was already toasted). Charred octopus - 10/10: DELICIOUS! One of the best octopus we've had in the city. Tender, good portion, delicious sauce, and great little potatoes. Truly amazing dish - highly recommend getting this. Cappellacci All'Aragosta - 2/10 from me and 5/10 from girlfriend: I simply didn't like it at all. Girlfriend thought it was tasty but didn't have enough seafood filling, as it was mostly cheese inside. Vodka sauce was not traditional although it was still good. Bucatini Carbonara - 4.5/10: Really average carbonara. The pancetta was more like thick slices of ham/canadian bacon which wasn't great and the dish just tasted kind of bland overall - just very cheesy. Dessert (on the house) - vanilla ice cream was great! Fried Italian donut was alright Paid $160 including tip overall - normal enough price for a restaurant like this, but definitely better restaurants out there at this price point.

    Burratta plate Clams
    Elaine L.

    My first time at Sapori was maybe 7 years ago and every time I go, I am impressed with the quality, taste, and amazing service. Sapori truly never disappoints so I was excited to bring my friend for her first time. We went with the clams, burrata plate, and the pea ravioli. Everything was amazing as usual, but the clams were definitely our favorite dish. The sauce it comes in is so flavorful and just the right amount of spice (I need to go back for this dish). The kitchen staff was kind enough to split our entree for us as we decided to share the ravioli, which was a really nice touch. We were also pleasantly surprised to find-out that bottles of wine were 1/2 off for wine Wednesday! I remember a few years ago they used to send out birthday and 1/2 birthday cards via mail. I kind of miss this haha

    Bolognese
    Helen H.

    This restaurant had plenty of tables for seating but because of the way the tables were arranged throughout the building, it felt cozy and private. Our server and staff were all professional and attentive- checking in periodically. The burrata platter was delicious. I enjoyed the garlic spread. There were only four pieces of bread so we used the remainder on the free table bread (that came with Parmesan). Bolognese pasta's meat sauce was flavorful like I just ate a meatball. I especially like the large pastas. Pasta contadino came with a lot of delicious greens and garlic cream was noticeable but not overwhelming. Any of these pastas could be shared. Portion size was generous.

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    What is required dress attire ? Traveling for Wrigley visits and only shorts and athletic wear -…

    no dress code required it is a sit down place and people dress up but not required.

    Is there valet parking?

    Unfortunately No.

    Is it BYOB?

    Just for wine, $25 corkage fee, max one bottle per couple and two bottles for groups of 4 and more. Wine cannot be on our wine list.

    Do you have gluten free options?

    Yes.

    Is there in door dining available?

    Yes! They have multiple floors of seating available. I'd recommend getting a reservation.

    Is cash accepted?

    Yes

    What kind of live music do they have: is it nightly or just on specific days?

    No live music, just great food and service

    Gluten Free options?

    None listed. Menu has a disclaimer that menu items contain gluten and contamination is possible.

    Are any pastas made fresh in house? If so, which?

    I think they all are. This is a real trattoria

    What time does live music on Tuesday's start?

    7pm

    How can I be removed from the mailing list? I enjoyed my experience at the restaurant, but would prefer not to receive paper coupons.

    I think you can just call and ask to be removed

    Are there gluten free menu options?

    Yes there are. I believe they have a gluten free menu. I would call to make sure.

    Is it conversation-friendly? We have a 6 PM reservation on a Saturday night. So tired of going to places where I have to shout to be heard over the din.

    Yes! Ask to be seated upstairs in the back.

    What do they do for birthdays?

    If you call ahead of time , they will print out the persons name on all of your guest menus. It will say Happy Birthday ______ . And they also do a great desert for the birthday person. Very great place .

    What is parking like around the restaurant? Do they have their own lot or free valet or anything? Thanks!

    ive always parked at the home depot. the restaurant will validate it.

    Is this a family-style Italian restaurant with large, portions for sharing with a family of 8? If not, pls recommend one. Thanks!

    Portions are pretty large here, especially certain dishes (not so much the gnocchi dishes). The restaurant is deceivingly bigger than it seems with 2 stories and a large back room but I would still make sure to call ahead to make sure they put… 

    Does this restaurant have glutton free options?

    What is glutton..

    Is it a BYOB?

    I just called and they said they allow one bottle of wine/2 people and there is a $10/bottle corkage fee. Call first - rules sometimes change.

    Is this a kid friendly restaurant?

    How old is the kid? 6? 10?... the answer is yes. Months old crying a lot baby, the answer is definitely no.

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    4.1
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    We have been to Elixir a few times and it is always a great choice for unique and delicious…read morecocktails! It is a cozy little bar with dim lighting perfect for a date night drink. The bartenders are always very friendly and check in often which is always appreciated. You're always immediately given little pretzels to snack on which I love as a unique touch. This time we both chose a more standard cocktail, but they also always have very unique and delicious seasonal cocktails which are always amazing! I would definitely recommend Elixir to anyone looking for a spot to grab a quick and delicious cocktail!

    On our first night in Boystown, Jamie W and I were pretty overwhelmed by the crowds at Sidetrack…read moreand Roscoe's, so we ended up coming here to make Jamie's virginal gay bar debut. It was the right move because it had the kind of chill vibe we were seeking after a long flight from SFO. Fortunately there were two seats at the bar with our names on them. Figuratively speaking. They had quite a signature cocktail list on hand, and we felt it was our obligation to try as many as we could. At least that was what we said to ourselves as the evening wore on. Each cocktail was $14. We started with a couple of familiar libations. Jamie ordered the Mint Julep, a delightfully Deep South mix of bourbon, simple syrup, and fresh mint (photo: https://yelp.to/u-td8LdPLj). I went further south with the Pineapple Margarita which was emboldened by a tropically potent mix of pineapple infused tequila, lime juice, and agave (photo: https://yelp.to/V-Sf6Q_2qK). We got a bit bolder with our second round and found mixed results. Jamie had the Not Your Mom's Daiquiri which amped up the margarita by blending pineapple-infused tequila with Bacardi 8-year rum. Along with fresh lime and simple syrup, this one definitely had more of a kick (photo: https://yelp.to/1ZijDf6wMV). However, my order, the Pontiac Pony, was a spicy miss for me. It was a rather oddball mix of apple-cinnamon infused vodka, pear liqueur, fresh squeezed lemon juice, and ginger beer (photo: https://yelp.to/5dQoFdzG98). There was just a harshness that didn't sit well on my tongue. Oh well, the mellow vibe was cool. COCKTAILS - 4 stars...three out of four cocktails were aces, just one clinker AMBIANCE - 4 stars...very chill, fairly quiet for Boystown SERVICE - 4 stars...cool bartenders TOTAL - 4 stars...check it out when you take a break from your Boystown cruising RELATED - Exploring Chicago? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/44c4CZO

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    Avaspi

    4.8
    (109 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    An absolutely standout meal, each dish better than the next. The stuffed dates, however, were about…read moreas spectacular as anything I've had. A perfect place to go with a group to try as many different things as possible. And don't sleep on their happy hour, which makes the experience even better!

    Avaspi is one of the best restaurants I've been to in Chicago. My party of six split 6 appetizers…read moreand 3 entrees. Mediterranean Meze - very flavorful blend of 22 ingredients according to our waiter. This dish was truly unique. 5/5 Grilled Halloumi Meze - delicious cheese with olives and garlic bread. 4/5 Stuffed Eggplant - savory and creamy dish which actually might be even better served hot. 5/5 Calamari Meze - Excellent and tender. Not chewy at all which was nice. There were a ton of olives which I didn't think complimented the calamari. Overall, still 5/5. Mushroom Tava - mushrooms were cooked perfectly and were delicious. One of my favorite dishes of the night. 5/5 Stuffed Mushrooms - this dish fell flat on flavor and had more of the typical mushroom texture. 3/5 The Hunkar entrée initially was extremely salty. I mentioned this to the waiter and they remade it, which turned out great, so I'm hoping the salty dish was a one-off. 5/5 Our waiter was very friendly and attentive throughout. The restaurant itself is also casual upscale, so nice for most occasions. Avaspi exceeds expectations and I highly recommend this excellent Mediterranean restaurant.

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    Lost Never Found

    Lost Never Found

    3.7
    (206 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Really fun holiday decorations for their "Rudolph" experience. Beautiful decor! Very friendly…read morestaff. The food was just okay but the drinks were quite tasty. I love my hot chocolate and mocktail, and I appreciate that we were given water bottles as soon as we entered. The meatballs were a bit dry and the sauce was lackluster. The burrata was okay, but I wasn't expecting it to be ice cold. The truffle fries were great. The ambience and decor were fabulous and made up for the food. I'm glad I stopped by.

    Lovely Sunday funday at this establishment. Came to have a few cocktails with my husband before the…read moreend of the day. This venue was decorated to the max for the upcoming Christmas holidays. Every nook and cranny has Christmas all over it. Even though turkey day hasn't happened, we were into it. For this occasion we sat at the bar. It was slammed. Only two bartenders and one bar back made for a long wait. I only ended up getting one cocktail because by the time they got around to the asking again, I was ready to go. For drink I order the Prixkly B*tch which was a play on a prickly pear margaritas. It was good and well balanced. For food, I ordered the Spinach Dip with was served pipping hot with crusty toasted bread. It was really delicious. I wished I grabbed the meatballs too but we had dinner plans. All in all, cute venue and would return. Scored a super cute selfie with my love and we had a good time. An added benefit is that Wrigleyville Christmas Market is up and popping across the street. Cool event but be prepared for parking as it is crowded over here while the Christmas events are going on in this area.

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