COST: $19 (Carne Pizza) $7 (Stella Artois) Don't tell anyone in Chicago that you love thin crust pizza sometimes, but I LOVE thin crust pizza sometimes. Siena Tavern's pizza is about the best it's going to get! We sat at the bar and we can see the meat slicer and they were slicing fresh prosciutto right in front of our eyes! They made the dough right in front of us, slapped some sauce and ingredients and tossed the pizza in their oven. It doesn't get any fresher than that! I will be back to try many more items from their menu. The vibe is very upscale but the environment felt very friendly. It's hard to stand out in River North, but Siena wil be just fine! read more

5/5 for Siena Tavern without a doubt. My wife and I went here on marathon Sunday and had an excellent time. The osso bucco is incredible, and the short rib ravioli was perfect. Fresh pasta, excellent sauce and the short rib was prepared perfectly. The wine list is very nice, with nothing terribly expensive, and I enjoyed a couple of their No. 34 cocktail, which was prepared perfectly. The service is great, and their outdoor seating area is perfect on a nice night. The indoor seating/bar area seemed pretty loud, but not unbearably so. We highly recommend stopping here for dinner - you will love it! read more

Siena Tavern is always a solid experience - between the busy bar with great cocktails, to the delicious food and great ambiance. Given the current environment, we opted to try their carryout. The food was just as great as it always is. We went with the meatball, truffle mushroom pizza, orecchiette, and gnocchi. There was more than enough food, and we will enjoy it again for leftovers! read more

Swanky little pizza/cocktail joint. Was very bustling on a random Thursday evening. Had the meat pizza, ate the entire thing solo! Was very good. Similar to Naples style pizza, but more americanized. The no.2 cocktail was out of the world delicious! read more

I loved this place! We had reservations here for a birthday dinner for a friends birthday. We had an amazing booth, with a great waiter who made sure we were enjoying ourselves. Ordered amazing wine! They were able to split the check without any issues. The gelato is definitely worth saving room for. This might be one of our go too places with friends for dinner and out of town guests. read more

Came here for brunch today and it was such a great experience. The avocado toast was pretty good, all fresh ingredients. My mom had the eggs Benedict with pesto hollandaise and it was incredible. Really would love to come back to try some other things on the regular menu. read more

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Omg. This is absolutely one of the best places we have been to. From the great bartender, Ashley, to the fantastic waitress... the service was tops!!!! And the food was just as great. Pizza, salmon, spaghetti w crab and meatballs. All were fantastic! Highly recommend this place. Great job Siena read more

Siena Tavern - Great beer - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wow. Wow. Wow. Due to the marvelous menu we decided to make this a family style meal. It's not everyday I indulge in a meal where every single dish was superb. It was very difficult to pick a favorite, as each one was mouth watering. Four of us at the table shared a number of items. Here's the run down... -Gnocchi: truffle cream, fried sage, crispy pancetta. Do I really need to embellish this one for you? Yeaaaa... -Pappardelle: sauce bolognese, grated parmesan. Classic sauce with homemade pasta, well done. -Spaghetti: jumbo lump crab, charred grape tomato, red chili & lemon sauce. If I had to pick, this was my favorite dish ordered. Really unique combination of flavors, well done chef. -Seared Scallop: shaved fennel, blood orange, frisee, watercress, capers. Really good quality scallops, perfectly prepared and a nice combination of flavors, but probably could've saved some money and gotten another pasta instead. Still really enjoyed this dish. -Coccoli: crispy dough, stracchino cheese, prosciutto di parma, truffle honey. This was a really unique dish, unlike anything I've had before. The flavors worked really well together and the dough was super fresh and warm. -Grilled Octopus: duck fat potatoes, red chilies, celery, aged balsamic, chive. Meaty, not chewy, blackened and really great quality. Excellent flavor all around. -Wagyu Beef Meatball: roasted tomato sauce, bellwether ricotta, shaved basil. Huge meatballs smothered in awesome tomato sauce. Tender and very Italiano. -Burrata: tomato jam, sea salt, basil oil. Melt-in-your-mouth creamy & salted cheese with a unique tomato jam to join. -Monkeybread: hazelnut cream, caramel, candied hazelnuts. Just when we thought we had no room left for dessert, we managed to scarf this down without a problem. The cocktails were also very tasty, but pricey as expected. My favorite of the few I tried was No. 5 bulleit bourbon, averna amaro, allspice dram, winter spice, apple brandy, lemon, angostura bitters... I mean really, how awesome does that sound? You have to eat here, just be prepared it's hard to get in and might break your wallet. read more

I spent two months this summer traveling back and forth to Chicago for work. Starwood aficianado that I am, I tried to stay at the Westin River North whenever possible. As I was looking for dinner options in the area, I found a promising looking Italian place around the corner - lo and behold, it was owned by Fabio Vivani, one this Top Chef junkie's all time favorites. Long story short, it was completely amazing, and I ended up going there about once per week. Here are my favorites: - Tuscan kale caesar (to start - it would be a crime to try to eat light at this place) - Gnocchi with truffle cream, fried sage, crispy pancetta (it's pretty much Fabio's signature for a reason - quite possibly the best gnocchi I've ever had) - Short rib ravioli with roasted porcini mushrooms and taleggio (on the heavy side, but that's not a bad thing if it's what you're in the mood for - the short rib filling melts in your mouth and the sauce is the perfect complement) - Orecchiette with prosciutto sausage, watercress, chili flake, and pecorino cheese (that's right, prosciutto sausage - holy deliciousness, Batman) - Squid ink linguini with grilled lobster tail, spicy lobster cream sauce, shaved green onion (it's on the pricey side, but you definitely get the amount of lobster to make it worth it - plus, I love squid ink pasta, and this linguini was excellent) The drink menu is also nice. If you're looking for a cocktail to start with, No. 16 is my favorite (Jameson, Campari, ginger zest, blackberry, lime), but No. 18 (Johnny Walker Black, ginger zest, lime, kumquat, thyme) is also a good option. After dinner, I definitely recommend the No. 5 (Maker's Mark, allspice dram, averna amaro, ginger apple cider, lemon, cinnamon, clove, bitters) - I was skeptical when the bartender suggested this to me in July, but typically fall flavors on ice work beautifully as a summer cocktail. Every wine I tried was very nice and the bartenders are very helpful with suggestions. I highly recommend Siena Tavern. read more

Great Italian food presented well! Service was fast. I went there for lunch, got seated right away, and the server was available when needed. The meatball was delicious as well as this popover-type appetizer served with prosciutto and cheese. My friend liked her chopped salad, which had some avocado. I had the squid ink spaghetti with lobster that was rich and creamy with a spicy kick. For dessert, I had honey ice cream with chocolate chips, garnished with bee pollen. The ambience was trendy mixed with traditonal elements, and very spacious. It was busy and buzzing with people's conversations. However, I was able to talk with my friend in a normal voice without fear of being eavesdropped. read more

Siena Tavern - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place has great food! I had the wagu meatball and it was out of this world. The tomato basil sauce was exactly how you would imagine it would taste like lightly spicy with a tad of garlic and the meat so tender. read more

Siena Tavern - Wagu meatball - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This a very trendy, hip restaurant with very high quality food offerings, an extensive gluten free menu and lots of delicious entrees, appetizers and side dishes. The wait staff are terrific, and one of our favorite places to go in Chicago. You won't be disappointed here in anything you order! read more

Last night i had the short rib ravioli, lobster and squid ink pasta, and chopped salad. My God, amazing! The demi glacé for the ravioli was perfect. The lobster was very tasty. Very good night. read more

Didn't realize their kitchen served limited menu after midnight. Pizza was good but really wanted their squid ink pasta, it's the best! The dessert bomboloni was fun and very delicious. read more

Siena Tavern - Bomboloni was very delicious and fun to mix and match the sauces - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My favorite restaurant in the whole city! Siena Tavern is great for a variety of things: after work drinks, celebrating a special occasion, or lunch out with friends. My favorites on the menu: - Coccoli: fried dough that you rip in half and use as a bun, which you stuff with cheese, prosciutto and an herb sauce. Sounds weird but it's to die for!! - Prosciutto Pear pizza: perfect combination of sweet, salty, and peppery arugula on top for freshness. - Roasted carrot tortellacci: tender pasta stuffed with sweet puréed carrot filling, with a brown butter sage sauce that will haunt your dreams... They also have a variety of creative cocktails that are strong and tasty. Bottom line- Siena Tavern is amazing and your taste buds will sing! read more

Always leave happy. This is just one of those places. You know, great food, great atmosphere. Perfect for a late dinner and cocktails. I love the octopus, the mushroom pizza, the salmon... but the bombolini. Oh the bombolini... just order it. Thank me later. I heard a rumor that any place with the word 'tavern' in the name has to be good. Well this place certainly lives up to that. read more

I was not impressed with this place. It definitely did not live up to all the hype if you ask me. The restaurant was pretty cool. I definitely liked the set up, however the food was just OK. Of everything we ate, I was only really impressed by the gelato at the end. I wouldn't really recommend this place. I would recommend Davonti Enoteca (similar concept, but better food) over Siena Tavern. read more

I have been dying to have a bite here since it opened and can't believe it took me this long to get here! It was well worth the wait since my date knew exactly what to get as a regular at this amazing restaurant! I started with a No. 2 cocktail and just let them keep coming! :) For starters we had the grilled octopus, shaved brussels sprouts and hamachi from the crudo bar. The grilled octupus was like no other I've had! The texture was just right moist and fresh with perfect amount of char. The only one that has been good in comparison was that at Davanti Enoteca. With the perfect amount of red chilies to add heat this dish was a perfect start. The brussels sprouts were refreshing and a nice change to the traditional way most restaurants have been serving them up as a trendy new side and were a great balance to the punch of flavor that the crudo and octopus had. The hamachi crudo was something out of this world and I could have eaten it all day! Light and refreshing with an interesting twist of flavors that I would not have thought to put together. For dinner we had the truffle gnocchi and I will never eat truffle from anywhere else and expect it to be this amazing!!! The gnocchi were like little pillows of heaven with a burst of flavor in your mouth everytime you took one in! The truffle was fresh and vibrant. It wasn't over powering as I have had it at many other locations. The chef prepared this dish with such percision and it spoke through on the plate. Now there was no room for dessert but my date insisted since I am a obsessed donut lover...he ordered Bomboloni which were warm made to order donuts with whisky-caramel, chocolate hazelnut and raspberry chianit sauces to pair with. Only one world needed to describe these bombolonis......AMAZING! Overall I can say that if you haven't made it in here put yourself down for a reservation now!...no matter how long you have to wait and how far in advance you have to plan the wait is worth it! The service is as perfect as the food and atmosphere and it speaks volumes that after all this time of being open you still can't just get a table on a whim! read more

Came here for a bachelor party, the location of this restaurant is perfect, right north of the river and in the hip and happening part of the city. Valet parking in front too, cool. Service: iffy service by the host, as 5/6 of our party was present, but they would not seat us right away even though the table was ready. We had to ask a few times before we were seated. The waiter however was very helpful throughout the meal. Atmosphere/decor: I'm a big fan of fine modern American dining and the decor in this restaurant does not disappoint. There's a bar on the left when you walk in, and seating in the right. We were seated on an elevated dining area and from our vantage point we could see most of the restaurant. Very nice! Food: darn. I didn't write this review right after eating there, so my memory is hazy. I do remember that the veal was delicious. We also ordered the burnt pepperoni pizza and prosciutto pear pizza, which was great. The pepperoni tasted as expected, but the prosciutto pear tasted very fresh! We also had a huge wagyu beef meatball for appetizer. I would definitely come back to this restaurant. You get a nice american dining experience, and it definitely has a nice date atmosphere. I would compare this favorably to bandera, which is one of my favorite american restaurants in Chicago. read more

Holy Batman! I was not expecting what I got at Siena Tavern, it was phenomenal! I'm someone who drinks dessert wine as regular wine, so maybe it was the Moscato D'asti that is partly responsible for this stellar 5 star rating, but whateva whateva, I do what I want. In true adventurous spirit, I decided to dabble in the octopus appetizer. Sure, being able to almost see a sucker may not be for everyone, but it was definitely for me! Siena has contributed to a new addiction. Beet salad? Amazeballs, not sure I can talk about a salad more than this. It was simple, and I loved it! Of course I'm biased. I have a strange affinity for beats and candied nuts, if you do too, have this salad. As mentioned, dessert wine is something on the reg for me. Therefore, dessert: mandatory. Sticky date pudding, if you don't have it, you're missing out on an incredibly decadent dessert that you may or may not fight your friends/SO for. Either that or they will think you are a huge glutton. I assure you, it is worth it. I don't know where in my review I can add something about the service, but it, like the food, left nothing more to be desired. I'll be back Siena, I'll be back. read more

My favorite restaurant in Chicago!! Cool atmosphere. Incredible food! Coccoli was great even without the meat. The Pasta in a Jar was nice too. But my favorites are the truffle mushroom pizza and the caramelized brussel sprouts pizza. Gnocchi is excellent too (without the meat)! Can't wait to try Bar Siena! read more

service 5 stars my husband got food poisoning from the squid ink pasta. I had to send my gnocchi back because there was an inch of truffle butter and it was completely in edible read more

There are tons of great reviews for this spot. I live across the street. I am a foodie, I have given this spot multiple chances. All the hype it has to be impressive, no? ...No. read more

I stopped by for brunch this weekend and loved it! The service was excellent; my water glass was never empty and our waitress was both knowledgable and friendly. I ordered the lobster hash, which was delicious. My mimosa was also great, I just wish there was more of it. I need to go back to try more of their menu. read more

Siena Tavern - Lobster hash - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is SO good. We came here as a group and they have really nice big booths. This place has such a cool atmosphere. We ordered a bottle of cabernet to share. We had the grilled octopus and bruschetta which were both amazing! I had the brick chicken which was roasted chicken with salad and potatoes. It was incredible especially the sauce. We also tried the salmon, mushroom pizza, pear pizza, and gnocci. All were great!! For dessert we had a nutella cookie jar with caramel cookies and shared a gelato platter with tiramisu, pistachio, coffee, and salted caramel flavors. Everything was very good! A little pricey but it is River North. Definitely worth it to treat yourself. read more

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Had a reservation for the "owners table" at 8pm. At 8:30, the table was still not available even though the party before us had paid their bill and was no longer ordering. My party of seven had been standing around waiting and the managers were completely unapologetic and didn't care if we had to wait around around half hour. In fact, Heather one of the managers was downright rude and disrespectful. I will never go to this restaurant again. There are too many good restaurants in River North to put up with an incapable staff. And as a patron who has been there before trust me when I say the food is mediocre at best. read more

The food here was amazing and they were super conscious of food allergies. Our server knew exactly what items contained the allergen I needed to avoid and I felt very safe eating here. Such a fun atmosphere too! read more

I was going on a quick work trip to Chicago and had a pretty straightforward request for my team out there: pick a good spot for lunch. Typically, I do my own restaurant research (shocker), but this time, I felt it best to leave it in the locals' hands. Without hesitation, their response was Siena Tavern, even going so far as to call it their favorite. I'd never heard of it, and neither had any of my colleagues in New York (for whatever reason, they were very interested in where we were going to eat). No matter - I was at the mercy of the Windy Citizens now. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the uber-trendy decor - part Crate and Barrel catalog, part reality show date location. The second was the sheer size of the place, space for days with a private party going on in the back complete with its own bar. Our waitress was immediately the epitome of Midwestern charm - smiley, bubbly, super attentive, and ultimately a ninja, popping up unexpectedly and often throughout our meal. When we placed an otherwise strong order to split as a table, I internally scoffed at the Heirloom Carrot Salad pick from one of our more health-conscious co-workers. To say the dish took me completely by surprise is an understatement. I don't love carrots, and with such a meat-centric menu, I pretty much planned on glossing over the salad section. But this - the titular veggies tossed with broccolini, shaved squash, goat cheese, Marcona almonds, and Cabernet vinaigrette - was fantastic. I scarfed this salad down and can confidently say it was my favorite thing I sampled at Siena Tavern. I had my eyes on the Wagyu Beef Meatball since first visiting the website and I was treated to a huge and deliciously blended sphere of meat, covered in roasted tomato sauce and topped with ricotta and basil. I was happy to see our Carne Pizza, a quattro-hog topping experience (housemade fennel sausage, pancetta cured bacon, sopressata, and prosciutto sausage), served as thin crust and none of that deep-dish nonsense. The Squid Ink Linguini had a lot of promise, containing both a grilled lobster tail and spicy lobster cream sauce, but it was served lukewarm and the temperature may have hurt the dish for me. Hey, I'll take three out of four any day, so no harm, no foul here. The clientele while I was in town was unsurprisingly a very business lunch crowd, and I see how Siena Tavern appeals to Chicago yuppies come happy hour or weekend brunch. This also explains why my fellow New Yorkers were unfamiliar with the place, perhaps appearing outside of tourist must-do lists and under strict local jurisdiction. Take the insider tip I was given and check out Siena Tavern when looking to get off the prescribed out-of-towner path, and live like a local, even if it's just for a lunch. read more

Neat ambiance, and the place was crazy busy when I was there. That made it a little loud, so not great for the group I was in. They have a gluten free menu, and it is quite large. Lots of choices, and they were all really good. Our service was OK. She forgot to put some things into the kitchen that we ordered for the table, but we did get what we wanted in the end. I thought the portions were large, and we had a lot of food left over. Expensive, but very good. I would definitely recommend the Brussels sprouts. read more

Siena Tavern has one of the best outside dining areas in River North. We were lucky to score a table there for lunch last week, on a beautiful summer day. So much more relaxing than dinner, which is always crowded and noisy. And the corner location is perfect for people watching. I had a craving for meatballs, so I ordered the meatball sandwich. No one makes them as good as my Sicilian dad, but these were very close. Four medium-size meatballs served on a huge piece of crusty Italian garlic bread, with a scoop of ricotta. Delizioso! The sandwich came with a side of fries topped with fresh parmesan. The fries were barely warm when they arrived, and they seemed stale. Took a pass on these, but managed to make it through half of the sandwich before giving up. My friend raved about her Siena chopped salad. It had lots of fresh ingredients, including avocado and artichoke hearts, plus Italian salami and cheese. Again, it was a large portion. The yummy desserts here are too humongous for me at lunch (I would blow off the rest of the afternoon). So we ordered two gelatos and split them. The salted caramel was fantastic, and a clear winner over the tiramisu. And the coffee (Lavazza) was also very good. Every part of the service here was excellent. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Our water glasses were always filled, coffee refills offered several times, and a manager-type (someone said it was one of the owners) stopped by our table and asked if we enjoyed the meal. We did. read more

What a mid-week treat! Stopped by after work and was seated at a booth facing the wood fire stove. Perfect for people watching! My lovely dining companion and I split everything: octopus (very tender) burrata (need I say more? THEY HAVE A MOZZARELLA BAR holy moly) squid ink lobster dish (decadent) Dessert: bomboloni (essentially build your own paczki) We enjoyed fun cocktails and very attentive service. I can't wait to go back for a special occasion (or another mid-week pick me up!) And yes, Fabio was there! read more

All around AWESOME restaurant. Grilled octopus appetizer- excellent Harvest salad- Also good, Not sure what all was in it but I want more Short Rib Ravioli- 9/10 I think only Gemini Bistro has them beat Truffle pizza- very aromatic, mushrooms were a touch under done Pear and Prosciutto pizza- caramelized sweet pears and salty prosciutto with peppery arugula. Go for lunch and avoid the dinner rush. read more

Came here for lunch and left completely satisfied. We had the lobster club, it comes served with Parmesan cheese fries which are delicious. We also shared a pitcher of sangria which was completely worth it. Portions are huge here and the ambiance is great ! Cute lunch spot in Chicago ! read more

Siena Tavern - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'd give Siena Tavern a 4.5. My friend and I walked in yesterday without a reservation around 5:45 p.m. We were able to get a table after 15-20 minutes at the bar. The bartender who helped us seemed a bit green, but she was friendly and apologetic for taking a long time. We ordered Cocktain Nos. 2 and 11. I didn't try the 11, but I really enjoyed the 2. Once we were seated, we ordered and shared: 1) Coccoli: Crispy dough, stracchino cheese, proscuitto di parma, truffle honey; 2) Tuscan Kale Caesar: Oven-dried tomato, Parmesan, rosemary foccacia croutons, lemon-Caesar dressing; 3) Butternut Squash Tortellaci: Parmesan brown butter, crispy sage, crushed Amaretto cookies; 4) Truffle Mushroom Pizza: Oyster, shiitake, maitake, mozzarella, shaved winter truffle; and 5) Bombolini: Sugared doughnuts with whisky-caramel, chocolate hazelnut, and raspberry-Chianti sauces. Wow, everything was amazing! Very rich, but fresh and amazing. With the Coccoli, you can split the large dough balls open and create little sandwiches. I've never had a kale Caesar salad before, but I quite enjoyed it, especially with the oven-dried tomatoes. The cookies added a delicious hint of sweetness to the Tortellaci, which was otherwise very rich and creamy. Not much to say about the pizza except that it was fantastic and large enough to take home for leftovers. The Bombolini was exceptional; the doughnuts were large, warm, soft, and basically perfect! Our waitress was extremely friendly, helpful with recommendations, and attentive. The bar area where we sat was a bit noisy and crowded, but that's what we get for not making reservations in the dining room. We left feeling very full and happy. Will glady return! read more

A great spot for either weekend brunch or a workday lunch. My friends and I came here several times, and it hasn't disappointed us. Last time, we ordered octopus salad, grilled brussels sprout, and the truffle pizza. Every dish was spot on, with rustic presentation and delicate flavor. It gets busy during lunch time, but the service is always quick and organized. Oh a nice plus for moms with young toddlers - they have extra high chair just for their cute booth, so it's absolutely a considerate kid-friendly spot. No need to hesitate to bring your little foodies along and have them try some good food. read more

My boss and I went after work on a Tuesday. Super busy, so we put our name in. They wouldn't give us an estimated wait time...but they did say 2 parties were ahead of us, so we went to the bar to have a drink. We got the number 1 and 2 cocktails- both were amazing- not too sweet. The bar tender was so nice and made great suggestions. We had been waiting a while for a table, so we decided to order appetizers. The bartender recommended the grilled octopus and steak tartare, so naturally we ordered both. My boss has lived her entire life down south so she was a little skeptical at first. She also hates sea food, but LOVED the octopus!....I have been craving both since.... We ended up just sitting at the bar which initially was disappointing, but our food/staff experience was a good one! read more

Siena Tavern - Steak tartare and grilled octopus. - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The ambiance is great, I love the huge space and the industrial yet warm feel. We were worried about seating, but it turned out there was plenty at the bar (there are two pretty sizable bars where you can sit and eat) so we sat there. Our server was great, the drink list was nice and more reasonable than I thought it would be (i.e. glasses of wine for under $10!) and the food was really good. We got the beet salad, which was excellent, the gnocchi, the pear and prosciutto pizza, and the fries. I would say everything was excellent except the fries, but then again they are fries so you can easily skip them! It's not cheap, but I would go back. read more

This restaurant came highly recommended by locals. It did not disappoint! We came in for lunch with a group of 7 and we were well taken care of. Even our Lyft driver was telling us how great the food is. I had the Squid Ink Pasta with Lobster and it was some of the best pasta I've ever had. Very fresh! Two people got the Lobster roll which came with fries. One cheese pizza and one pepperoni pizza, a salad, and the gnocchi rounded out the rest of the meal. Don't miss this place! read more

Siena Tavern - Squid ink linguini and grilled lobster! - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Come on, this place is just flat out great. I was initially a little put off by the sceneier aspects of the place, but the outstanding food and service won me over. Siena way exceeded my expectations. We came for my daughter's birthday - she who has a bottomless appetite for Gnocchi. Normally when you show up with the family for a special occasion you may experience some drop off in service. Not the case at Sienna, in fact they rose to the occasion and really made her feel like this was a special night. Our server was warm, inviting, and happy to address any questions with patience and aplomb. However, the food was really the showpiece. I liked Fabio on Top Chef, but now I am definitely rooting for him on the next show in which he competes. Yum. We had the Coccoli, which are essentially savory cheese filled doughnuts - seriously, they were delicious and I could have eaten half a dozen. The Bufala Mozzarella was light and creamy - surprisingly refreshing. For mains it was Gnocchi (of course), squid ink pasta (which was truly excellent - salty and delicious), and Spaghetti with Crab and Lemon sauce which was outrageous. I love this dish because it is so light and yet bursting with flavors of freshness - lemon and the sea. But, in the final analysis the Gnocchi did live up to its billing - really great. The cocktail list was not my style - too many drinks with fruit and training wheels. But I had a #10 which was fine. The wine list was also similarly fine. I really enjoyed the meal here, it was delicious, served in a surprisingly warm environment by terrific servers. I will gladly be back. read more

Came with colleagues to try the restaurant week lunch menu. Standard 3 course lunch menu. My 1st course was the butternut squash soup with truffled chestnut gremolata. The soup was superb! The gremolata reminded me of a pesto and added a nice flavor to the soup. Others in my party ordered the two different salads and the chopped salad looked great. My 2nd course was the grilled chicken sandwich topped with crispy pancetta bacon, smoked mozzarella, argula, sliced tomato, and piquillo pepper aioli all on a brioche bun. The grilled chicken sandwich was good but not my favorite. Standard fries accompanied the sandwich. I did try some of the tavern burger and preferred it over the grilled chicken. The burger was a bit greasy but it was fantastic. I especially enjoyed the crispy kale that sits under the burger. I also tried a slice of the burnt pepperoni pizza and boy oh boy was it delicious. It seemed like pizzas are quite popular as I watched pizza after pizza slide into the huge oven. Pizza here is neapolitan style and the dough is great! Soft, chewy and holds up well to toppings. Dessert was a choice of gelato. I tried the flavor of the day, if I remember correctly was a raspberry with chocolate cheesecake chunks and bacardi infused somehow. I would definitely return for the pizza and dinner menu. Service was topnotch! read more

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