I went here last week with coworkers after hearing great things about this place. We were able to get a last minute reservation easily and the host was super friendly and inviting. Being from New England I loveee being in a Midwest city where everyone is so fricken nice and this place was no exception. We were warmly greeted and brought to our table. The group ordered the burrata which was really rich, creamy, fresh and flavorful. The bruschetta was also a fan favorite topped with tons of fresh sautéed veggies. A couple coworkers ordered the pizza which they raved about. Another person and myself ordered the hand cut squid ink linguini with lobster tail-OMG I could eat that dish forever. Everything about this dish screams perfection. Al dente pasta executed superbly with a richhhh luscious lobster tail sauce. Their drinks were also delightful! Everyone was pleased with the wine list/ beers on tap and I would be very keen to order their dirty martini with extra blue cheese stuffed olives any day. Can't wait to go back here. read more

Siena Tavern - Handmade squid ink pasta with riiiich lobster tail and sauce - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The meatball starter is incredible. Next time I'm in Chicago I'll come back here just for that. The pizza was good and the brussel sprouts were super tasty. We shared a bottle of wine that the waiter recommended. Although I can't remember what it was called, I do remember it was Italian, medium bodied, and dry. It was one of the best bottles of wine I've had in a while. The atmosphere was great for a friday night out and the waiter was great. I will definitely be back. read more

I love it here. Great service. Staff is knowledgeable and polite. Modern Italian with a twist. Food, wine, and dessert are all amazing

Good for a quick meal or an extended lunch. Very professional and courteous staff, good variety on the menu. Prices make it a regular spot. I'm a fan. read more

Not too bad as to acquire a 2 star rating or below but not that great either. I guess the 4-star rating made me want to believe that there was something unique about this place that would pull me towards it again. Sadly, that's probably not going to be the case. Relegated to the likes of restaurants like Devon Seafood Grill. Had their Gnocchi...tasted like any other Gnocchi with only a few bits of vegetables, a little bit more cheesy perhaps. This place is probably better with being a bar alone than being a restaurant at the same time read more

Lunch yesterday with a friend who is moving out of town. She had never been (this was my 5th visit). We shared the appetizer of Coccoli - 4 light, delicious, pastry puffs on a board next to slices of proscuitto, dollops of buffalo mozzeralla and honey. Two "yesses" for this one. Next was the hearts of palm salad - a gorgeous, light and refreshing salad of butter lettuce, long, thin sheets of hearts of palm, avocado, the thinnest slices of the largest radish you've ever seen, almonds and a delicious vinagrette dressing. Two "yesses" for this one as well (actually - I could eat this salad all summer long). We could have stopped there but we also had the wild mushroom pizza with truffle oil. Perfection on a plate. And to top it all of the flight of gelato. Heavenly. Seated exactly on time (12:15 lunch) in a roomy booth. Terrific service both waiter & backup guys who constantly refilled our water. Couldn't find anything to complain about if I tried. read more

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First the nuts and bolts and little things: Hot new place attached to Fabio Viviani of Check Please fame. He joined with a hot group to open a large space in the uber hot River North area. Think of Hubbard St, Erie St,. Kinzie, Dearborn, and State street near Wacker drive. Very competitive area for food. Well, he may have staying power as long as the crowds don't mind paying up to $16 for a pizza and upwards of $30 for a main course and $12 for parking. Now, little things. Had a very nice beet salad, but we also ordered the Truffle Pizza and the salad plate remained on the table for the pizza. A restaurant of this nature should have taken the salad plate and replaced it immediately. Servers and bus boys ned to know this. Also, forks were used, taken but not replaced until after we received our next course. Finally, my wife's decaf coffee was just colored weak water and the server did not bring cream or sugar and this had to be requested. Again, a restaurant of this type should not skimp on the coffee and should bring what is required without asking. Service was good and attentive and young, but the car park was quite slow in taking my car. The message starts on the outside. Now the food which is billed as rustic italian. I don't know. Maybe rustic with modern takes. We had a beet salad, a truffle pizza, the short rib ravioli, the gnocchi and the sea bass and the sticky parmesan potatoes, which are more like what you would get at a Sunday breakfast with eggs, and finished with the donuts and dipping sauces and pistachio gelato, and a nice bottle of wine. I think I would classify the food as small plates, but not very rustic. We did not leave hungry and all of the food was y good.to very good. The best in Chicago, hardly, but nothing to complain about. The gnocchi and ravioli were terrific and the pizza also very good. The room is beautiful and must have cost a small fortune to put together. Now, all they need to do is stay consistent, hope people don't have a problem spending the kind of dollars they are asking and keep filling the place. Last night, there was a steady stream of people so that may not be a problem, but foodies are fickle and once the next hot thing comes along, they move on. Finally, I had a nice conversation with one of the young managers. We talked about the restaurant and the area, and just lots of general stuff. Very nice young man, and he took time with us to talk. Helps with the PR. Good luck Fabio. read more

Dinned here twice on our trip to Chicago. Service was extremely attentive from the server to the bus boys and expediters. All of our courses exceeded our expectations in taste, presentation, and execution. read more

Went here for brunch with another couple on Saturday and we really enjoyed it! The restaurant is gorgeously decorated with industrial accents. Don't miss a private sitting area next to the bar with leather seats - would be great for a small private happy hour. We sat in a booth and I ordered a mimosa - not on the menu but they were happy to make one for me. As an appetizer we ordered a margherita pizza to share - the flavors were solid. I would have preferred a crispier bottom. The bf and I split the kale ceasar salad with chicken and the egg sandwich. Egg sandwich was more or less perfect and portion size was bigger than I expected. I thought it would be served on a croissant but it was actually on toasted sandwich bread. Nothing beats a runny egg on a sandwich - yum! It came with the greasiest potatoes ever made, which I skipped and my bf demolished. I'm not a super fan of ceasar dressing because it feels so indulgent but this one I actually liked. I think the kale really did it for me. Interesting because you could still taste the raw kale flavor. Most restaurants serve it with a vinaigrette to mute the raw kale flavor. Only thing was that some of the chicken pieces were a bit pink in the middle. Our server Greg was the best. He gave great recommendations and was chill the whole time. Sometimes servers can be assholes but Greg was really on top of his game this morning. He even suggested that the table do shoots and we said, "Great idea!" Who thinks a shot of fireball is a great idea at noon on Saturday? Greg did and we agreed. Fun experience. read more

No food review here just drinks. Great spot to see friends with the circular bar. Moscow mules are very fresh and flavorful here and in a cool metal coffee-mug-like cup. Service was great. Our waitress was back often even when we already closed our tab. Can't wait to try the food there. Great ambiance too! read more

Outstanding pastas, desserts. Excellent service. Great atmosphere, but a little loud. Wonderful place for a big group. I had friends report that the mixed drinks are pretty good, too. read more

The pizza here was amazing! We made a reservation, walked in, were seated immediately. The service was great, food was great, wine was a bit pricey, but still good. One of the girls even ordered incorrectly and they fixed her order no questions asked or extra chanrge. read more

Came here with a group of 7 and had quite a bit of their menu. The exceptional dishes are the following: Gnocci Tiramisu Bomboloni (pretty much a donut with different flavor of syrup) The rest of the stuff are just ok. My party got the following: Cocoli (which is ham, with cheese and bread which you can end up eating like a sandwich) Truffle Mushroom Pizza (which one of my companion said it reminds him of CPK pizza) Squid Ink Linguine Carbonara - the noodle's fresh made but definitely undercooked as it was hard Daily Risotto (I think it was butternut squash) Ossobucho Brick Chicken - which was overly dry Overall, the pasta are just ok. Their are made in house, as i can taste it, but they screwed them up by under cooking them. The rest of the entree have creative description by the server but under delivered. However, this place definitely is a nice place to go for a drink and dessert. The drinks are good and dessert are pretty solid. So I'd come back for those but maybe not the food. read more

Over-rated. I came thinking I would be blown away, but this place was very average. The service was great, the server was attentive and explained the dishes very well. The five cheese pizza was soggy with little flavor. We tried two different mozzarella appetizers which were both too salty. The parpadelle pasta was really good. The bomboloni dessert was great. They were donut balls in which you can inject your own flavor into. Overall, pretty good but does not live up to the hype. read more

We stopped in after dinner for a cocktail and were lucky enough to score a seat at the bar. Excellent service, lively ambiance and awesome cocktail sections. We had the #1, #2, and #6. They were all excellent, and we can't wait for our upcoming dinner reservation, as we've heard amazing things about the food! PS -- they also started serving brunch this weekend. I see another reservation in our near future! read more

We had a fantastic experience! I am here from Vegas visiting a friend, and we both watch Top Chef and it was her birthday so we decided to celebrate there. Our server Marissa really helped the experience because she had excellent hospitality! Food was wonderful. I am a Foodie and have been to a few ex-Top Chef contestants restaurants and they didn't do as well as this. Fabio's gnocchi was fantastic and exploded in my mouth! I'll be back. read more

Easily one of my favorite foodventures in Chicago! Italian comfort food that hits the spot and satisfies the taste buds. I think the pricing is also fair. Yelp currently rates this restaurant at the $$$ range but I have to agree with our Chicago resident friend (who recommended this place to us) that it's actually more of a $$ establishment. You could get a yummy dish here for under $20. The atmosphere is a major plus. The environment is calm and chill/relaxing with decor that really impresses. We were seated on a high table next to the pizza oven (quite a pretty site). We had dinner reservations for a party of 7 at 5pm and had no problems. Our servers were all very nice and personable. With a larger party, we were able to sample a variety of dishes. I would skip the shaved brussel sprout salad because I felt that it lacked flavor. The truffle mushroom pizza was out of this world! My only complaint is that the crust was on the harder side. My favorite dishes were the gnocci and the squid ink linquini. The spaghetti isn't what you would expect...it's a cream sauce with a refreshing lemon hint to it. It was pretty delicious as well. Must try the bombolini...it was bomb! read more

As indicated in Maria P's review, we had mixed feelings about this place. Maria P. is much more timely in her review than I am. This place is trendy Italian in River North ... and maybe still working out some of the kinks. I liked the meatball and, rich or no, could have eaten the gnocchi all night. But man that fig pizza really killed it. Texturally it was just wrong. The cheese spread on it was just wrong. And that was the last course of our dinner. So ... one star for the great company ... one star for the good service ... and one star for the gnocchi. If I was out shopping in the area when it's nice out and there were spots open on the nice patio outside, I'd stop back in for a snack and a glass of wine. But I don't think that I'd wait 4 weeks for a table only available at 5:15 on a Tues. read more

So yummy. I went here with a large group. The one area I was bummed about is I made a reservation for six and they only had a booth table left. The table was quite small. We tried a bunch of different foods and everyone ate a bit of everything. The oysters were fabulous. The pasta's were amazing. I really enjoyed the vibe and the food. I would go back for dinner and try other food. read more

I went here once to grab a bite before a show at House of Blues. Mostly all I remember I remember how loud it was and crowded. Luckily we got seated outside where it wasn't so loud that my husband and I couldn't talk. read more

Super crowded and I don't know why. Most of the people there weren't eating- maybe they were waiting to eat? There are tons of better bar-only options in River North. Scene is good, food is better. Great for sharing. read more

Consistently fun spot for drinks. Cocktails are a bit on the sweet side. But the scene/vibe post work is fantastic.

A hidden gem we found at W Kinzie near merchandise mart. Went here once with a colleague which was a perfect choice since they had very good service, food, and ambiance for a lunch business meeting. We had the Wagyu beef meatball and the coccoli for starters. I love how you construct a mini sandwich from coccoli's crispy dough and the prusciutto drenched in honey truffle. Wagyu beef meatball sounds fancy but in reality taste like a good spiced Meatball melting in your mouth. I had the Gnocchi which is a good safe choice for main course but what made the dish awesome for me is the fried sage but I had a better gnocchi dumplings from pure ricotta cheese rather than a mix of flour and cheese. But 5 stars since our server was on point and was very pleasant. I'll be back for sure. read more

We came for lunch so didn't need to worry about a wait. The food was very tasty. The servers were very friendly and helpful with the menu. The decor is really spectacular and we enjoyed looking around. I ordered the gnocchi it was okay but I felt it needed more flavor. I decided to try the white truffle shavings - totally not worth the $45 it was tasteless, no jokes. We had the bombilinos for dessert. Don't miss out on those. So much fun eating them and it was absolutely delicious! read more

Originally a five star experience and now would give it a 2 and 1/2. Returned to Chicago after a two long work trip and wanted to reward myself with something delicious. I had previously gone with a friend in the summer and enjoyed the meal thoroughly. Previously had ordered the wagyu meatball (Okay but nothing special) the gnocchi which was amazing and the porterhouse steak for two in a lemon butter sauce, also amazing. This time around I ordered the lobster with ink linguine and the porterhouse. The lobster and linguini was so salty I thought the chef might have mistakenly dropped the salt shaker in. The steak was super chewy and was not at all like my original experience for the aged meat. We had a bottle of Malbec to accompany which was solid and tiramisu for dessert which was eye pleasant but flavor wise was average. The dining experience was nice but the food was a let down. Might have to reconsider next time I wanna pay $250 for a meal read more

Siena Tavern - Ink linguini with lobster - Italian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This restaurant is absolutely wonderful! I was in Chicago for work, and my friend suggested that we try Siena for dinner. We tried so many great things: their homemade mozzarella, pasta in a jar, gnocchi, and the Goose Island beer made specially for their restaurant. The pastas are definitely very heavy but delicious. It is also a little more on the expensive side, but I think with the quality of the food that the price is warranted. I will definitely try this place again when I return. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

These guys know their target market. 30 something with some money, either from their paycheck or an expense report. Likes interesting food and bacon and truffle oil. And on my recent trip to Chicago I was exactly in the target market. Pizza with truffle oil and Brussels sprouts was great, and short rib ravioli was also very tasty. Not particularly cheap but not crazy expensive either. read more

This is a great place to go with friends! This is my go to restaurant for dinner before going out in River North. The bar is always bustling but I love that the dining area is just separated enough so you can feel the energy of the bar but still enjoy some privacy during your dinner. Love the pizza's, gnocchi and salads here. The sangria is also delicious! read more

Love this place! I started out with an amazing cocktail, the No. 27, which was fresh peachy with a slight effervescence. To share I had the Carnal Pizza. Great flavor, not too meaty despite the long list of ingredients. My friend ordered the lasagna! It was delicious but very rich. My showstopper was the Peppermint Brownie Gelato. I will dream of this ice cream. Candy cane broken up into creamy minty gelato with chunks of chocolate brownie. I'm only sad that it was such a small scoop! read more

I went here for my birthday dinner, but just wasn't very impressed. I generally LOVE truffle oil so we got the pizza and gnocchi with truffle oil and never did i think id say this, but the taste was a little too overwhelming and rich. The Brick Chicken Diavalo was definitely a clear winner for us. They brought out a birthday cake gelato scoop for me, which was delicious! Overall, it's decent food, but the price doesn't really make it worth it. read more

Incredible food and service. Party of 8 accommodated perfectly. table was ready, food was quick, recommendations on point. Don't skip the Wagyu meatball, the kale Cesar salad, or bruschetta. Spaghetti, pork chops, squid ink linguine, all of us loved everything we got. Dessert came out as a beautiful spread. Monkey bread and cookes and cream gelato were all great. Our server Stephanie was AMAZING! Sweet, great understanding of the menu, quick service. Don't skip Siena Tavern! read more

I have been here for lunch, dinner and drinks several times over the past four years. This is a great restaurant for all of the above. Must try the Coccoli and Burrata - they are delightful. My absolute favorite dish is the Grilled Octopus! Every ingredient in it compliments each other in a perfect harmonious way. read more

Walking around on a well earned day off and decided on an afternoon round of Tapas so here we sit! Two bloody Mary's ago I remembered what else I wanted to go but now... With a double cappuccino on the way.... I think it is time to sit back and enjoy my life! Try the meatball and the ricotta appetizers... Toss on a Siena Salad and a few drinks and you will be very pleased! I love this place and we will be back! Service is EXEMPLARY and the food is outstanding! read more

AMAZING. I tried all the appetizers (no, really. I did) and a few of the meats and cheese. Everything was presented wonderfully and tasted delicious. Can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu. Our server was Adam and he was so accommodating and attentive. Next I go back I'm going to request him as my server. Since it's still kind of new in River North I would definitely make a reservation a few weeks in advance. The place was packed around 9 pm on a Friday - not a single table or seat was open. read more

The food was alright. It wasn't the absolute best Italian, but it was ok. The service was okay as well. One guy hit me over the head with the mussels, but it was okay, he apologized. The waiter wasn't very attentive or personable, just sort of there to work, so the overall experience could have been better, but the decor was pretty interesting and the food was okay. I MIGHT go back...but that's a BIG MIGHT. We started with the Coccoli- I could see the flavor palate they were going for, but it was a little sweet, but still decent. The Bar Harbor Mussels, I enjoyed. If you like red tomato sauce, you'd enjoy them. The mussels weren't fishy either. My partner didn't care for it so much as a dish however. The Gnocchi- Now this was my favorite. It melted in my mouth. Delicious!! Butternut Squash Tortellacci- a very sweet dish, so if you want sweet for dinner, then definitely go for it. The spaghetti carbonaraA- eh. I've had much better. It was a bit dry and not very much flavor, even with the bacon. Truffle Mushroom Pizza- Again, I've had much better. Not very flavorful, very mediocre. Piece has waaayy better pizza. Burnt Pepperoni pizza- I would just feed that to my kid who only eats pepperoni. Lots of red pepper, which I love red pepper, but it was used as a main flavor for the pizza instead of putting in actual flavor. read more

Solid food and great customer service. I was there for 1.5 days in Chicago to just eat (after just being there the week prior for work. read my review on Alinea and you will knwo why). They have a huge menu and the place is even bigger. I wanna say they can acommadate up to 100 people with a private dining room. We had squid pasta with lobster, brussel sprouts salad and lobster sandwich to share. I enjoyed all of it. pasta and lobster had a lot of butter so had to be good but the squid pasta was made very well. The fries on the lobster was pretty good as well with the garlic on top of it. Our waitress was very friendly and really accommodated us for allowing us to split the bill if we wanted to but we didnt have. Our baller friend paid for it (we paid her in cash. haha). Overall, this is a hit. check it out. read more

Went here for Sunday brunch before seeing Book of Mormon. While they had outside seating it was "smelly" outside so we sat inside. The inside decor was really nice. I had the lobster hash which was great! Also a must is cocktail #2. It's a take on the Bellini. No Fabio siting but the food was great and loved the location. Would go back for more. read more

Food is above average, drinks are slightly. Keep to beer and the classics. Been here twice, once for a group lunch and another for drinks at the bar. If they can somehow breakaway from the tourist trap it'd be such a better experience. The decor could pass as a more upscale tavern but there's Indiana with their teenage daughters wearing their Victoria Secret pajama pants. read more

I have to say I'm a little bummed because I was expecting 4 stars here. The hubs had been previously for a work thing and loved it, but it just didn't match up on this go-around. We went with another couple and ordered quite a few things, and only a few were really standouts. Actually, only one, although to be fair that one rocked my world: the coccoli. Holy bread and honey this thing was amazing. If I went back, it would just be to the bar for wine and copious orders of coccoli. Certainly not for a cocktail, because the ones we tried were super sweet and not very tasty. As for the other food, the pizzas were especially disappointing. The gelato desserts were pretty good, but I wish they offered a tasting option, with small scoops of multiple flavors instead of having to commit to a larger portion of just one. read more

Pizza was horrible: completely burnt, a huge garlic in the middle (never seen anything like that back home, quite frankly), clams and taleggio together is a blasphemy (you will NEVER find fish and cheese together in Italy. NEVER.) and I also found a piece of shell in it, I almost broke my teeth. Wine arrived after pizza. Antipasti were ok, but the waiter brought the wrong cheese. Geeez what a mess. Not the Italian experience, that's for sure. I am 100% Italian and what I can say is: NEVER AGAIN. read more