Tuscan Hen Market

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

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Steph W.

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

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Natalie R.

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Tuscan Hen is my go-to lunch spot. It's a very welcoming environment, with friendly staff and a bright, clean space. Their sandwiches and pasta (dessert too) blow me out of the water every time. You can tell they take pride in their craft, everything is super fresh. I recommend their Turkey Tom. For the vegetarians, they have great rotating, seasonal options--like one with mushroom or another with eggplant. Just divine! read more

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Justine C.

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This spot is a special gem in North Center with the freshest subs and pastas! I love coming here and always get the Well St. Italian Sub. It is so tasty and fresh everytime! I love enjoy their cacio e Pepe and their spaghetti and meatballs. They make everything to order but it is worth the wait. I will have to try their delicious desserts one day. This place is a must try for sure! read more

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What happened? Romaine lettuce on an Italian Sub?? End of review. Seems like new ownership, Giardiniera packed in WATER, sandwiches much smaller & of course almost $18 for one sandwich with a tip. read more

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Sotto V.

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Had the Parpadelle Bolognese and it was very good. So was the garbanzo bean side salad. Service was good. Inside was ok though the music was loud and there was a speaker above almost all the tables. There was an outside patio but it was too warm for that. Will I go back again? I may. Little pricey for lunch but I splurged so as expected. read more

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Patricia G.

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Delicious fresh homemade meals using local ingredients, generous portions, delightful staff! The restaurant is cosy and friendly.

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Mark B.

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The service was very pleasant. The minestrone soup was very good. She had the turkey and apple panini which she loved. I had the meatball sandwich and I will order it again. We will be back! read more

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Ari L.

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I'm giving them 2 stars because when I complained they made me a new sandwich, which I appreciate. But both times I have been in here they put almost no meat on my sandwich (see my photo). Today I got their prosciutto sandwich and it had one slice on it. I basically ate a arugula, jam and bread sandwich. That's just not ok. I shouldn't have to complain to get it right. I realize costs have gone up, and if that's why they are being cheap with the meat, then either don't make the sandwich or charge more. But $13 for a sandwich with no prosciutto on it is pretty shitty. I wouldn't want anyone eating that if I owned the place. Again, I appreciate that they replaced it, but I shouldn't have had to tell them this (and it's the second time it's happened). I wish them the best of luck, but I won't be back. read more

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Frank B.

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Tuscan Hen did an amazing job making the sandwiches for my daughter's graduation party, and they also prepared delicious bowtie pasta. The turkey, Italian, and Caprese sandwiches were a huge hit with everyone (the Italian was my favorite), and the cupcakes were also amazing and didn't last long. I highly recommend stopping by for lunch or dinner; the staff and food are amazing. Thank you again, and we will see you soon. Frank read more

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Nicole G.

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The Fancy Nancy is fire. It has become my favorite chicken salad sandwich, and the price is on point. The staff is always friendly and hardworking. I've come to really like and appreciate Tuscan Hen. read more

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Looking for a good lunch spot? Take a walk over to Tuscan Hen to get a sandwich and enjoy it on the back patio. I enjoyed the Italian BLT on a really great sourdough. Good chip offerings and some really good looking cookies. Check them out soon and be sure to ask about daily specials. You can also order online ahead of time if you're on a time crunch. read more

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Lorraine O.

Thanks Brie. So glad you enjoyed your time at Tuscan Hen

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Jacob K.

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Great sandwiches and service. Can get busy around the lunch hour so definitely order ahead!

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small in size but full of flavor everything is scratch made. Makes you feel like you're in your Nona kitchen. They have parking lot on the side of the building read more

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Kira R.

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Tuscan Hen Market is a location I had multiple people recommend to me before I had the chance to try it. It is a super cute cafe style setup. I ordered just a sandwich, which was very delicious and well made. It is on the slightly pricier end, but I think it was worth it for the quality. The staff were extremely kind, and even offered to bring my originally to-go order to my table once I decided to sit outside on their patio. I will definitely be going back to try more! read more

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Ian M.

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Tuscan Hen is the absolute best! Awesome spot to stop in for hot and cold sandwiches. They also have great pasta that's all handmade. They sell frozen pasta that you can take home and heat up for your family. Don't sleep on the back patio in the summer, such a great spot to stop by with friends! Service is always quick and courteous. I can't say enough positive things about this place. read more

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Cass B.

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I placed a huge order with Tuscan Hen Market to be delivered to our office where out of town employees had gathered for an onsite meeting and they did not disappoint! I was one of the out of town employees myself and, of course, I worry about getting things right for the team but the owner, Carlos, texted me personally to confirm the order and thank us for the business. What great service! And the food was phenomenal! We ordered a wide variety of items and everyone loved their food. Huge thank you to the team at Tuscan Hen Market :) read more

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Aaliyah L.

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It took me so long to try this place but after looking at the menu and some other reviews, I finally decided to give them a try. I only got the chicken pesto sandwich and chips but I can't wait to try their pasta as well. They didn't skimp on the meat or the mozzarella and the chicken breast was very juicy. Everything tasted fresh, the pasta is made in-house and the staff was really friendly. Will definitely be returning! read more

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Daisy O.

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The best meatball sandwich around! The cannoli was chefs kiss. Can't wait to try more off the menu. Definitely a repeat place

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Kyle P.

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Two years later, and this is some of the most delicious and fresh Italian food on the north side of the city. Absolutely delicious. read more

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Lorraine O.

Thanks Kyle. Can’t wait to see you on the patio for dinner!

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Michael Y.

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Cheesy Deluxe Panini is really delicious! Nice place, very pleasant staff, great back patio. Will definitely come back.

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Bob S.

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The best. Great food and service. I haven't had a bad dish. But I wish they would open longer hours, and open for dinner like they used to. I take away one star only because it's very hard to eat here when they only open for a few hours during the day. read more

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Renee S.

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I ordered the big tuna, and this is the first time I've ordered from this restaurant. I was a little disappointed. I'm sure the other food is good, but I felt like I was eating a pickle sandwich. I could not taste the tuna because the pickles were overpowering it And they weren't slices of pickles. It was almost like a pickle condiment inside the tuna salad. I will not order this again. That said, the bowtie pasta salad is good. read more

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Jenna G.

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The food is fresh, flavorful, and authentic. Not pictured: the cannoli that solved all of my problems... it was gone too quickly. Amazing food. read more

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Kristen C.

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We ordered delivery...it was good...nothing mind blowing but sandwiches were basic and tasty. We shared the meatball sub, Italian beef and the Italian. Meatball had good flavor, beef was very dry and the favorite would be the Italian sub. read more

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Samantha G.

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I was craving for some delicious Italian food and this place definitely hit the spot! This place is counter service, with some seating inside, and There is a patio out back. However, we just decided to do take out. We ordered the Alfredo (meatless for those carnivores wondering. Not sure if you can add meat for extra charge) and the carbonara. I do not have any pictures to show because we ate everything in sight! Didn't last very long! Everything tasted very fresh and the pasta sauce was very rich and tasty. There were many wonderful items on the menu that I would love to try! read more

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MC H.

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Terrific food and service. Hubby loved the Italian potato salad. Had the Cacio e Pepe and wasn't disappointed. Nice to see simple Italian dishes done right. read more

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Brian S.

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Such a little hidden gem. Everything is homemade and so fresh, made to order. We got the Italian sub and can't wait to come back to try more items. Great service and ambiance too, especially with the back patio. read more

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Valentina S.

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Food is great. I don't agree with all the dogs in the place that place their front paws on tables and customers. Also the service is kind and well informed. Love the place plus the owner is from abruzzo. read more

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Missy B.

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Delicious lunch in a beautiful courtyard. My girlfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed our fresh sandwiches, unique potato salad, and limoncello cake. Yum. It's so relaxing to enjoy lunch at Tuscan Hen. We loved their Sunday evening dinners too! This was my third visit and each time it's been 5 star! read more

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Harmon D.

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Lorriane has sold the business to Carlos, who I understand to be a trained chef - as is demonstrated by his specials. The specials occur on Thursday & Friday nights, from 5 pm - 8 pm. This week's (7/20 & 721) Summer Seasonal Weekly Specials: Eggplant Involtini $9 herbed ricotta, house marinara, parmigiano Bruschetta $7 burrata, grilled peaches, guanciale, baby greens, balsamic Beet Salad $8 apricots, meyer lemon, straciatella, spinach, hazelnuts Grilled Lamb Meatballs $14 pickled turnip, braised cabbage "Gourmet" Mac n Cheese $10 cavatappi pasta, broccoli, pancetta, mascarpone, parmiginao, mozzarella Risotto $12 $17 lion's mane, trumpet & chestnut mushrooms, peaches, pecans, goat cheese Rigatoni Calabrese $13 $18 salami, giardiniera, calabrian chili oil, tomato, red onion, ricotta Roasted Pork Loin Involtini $23 prosciutto, spinach & bread crumb stuffing, slow cooked cannellini beans Prosciutto Ragu Stuffed Cabbage $21 parmigiano, preserved lemon, house made marinara We had the bruschetta (fabulous), beet salad (terrific), lamb meatballs (great meatballs but the turnip/cabbage combination didn't quite work for my wife), and risotto (a very unusual risotto, but enjoyable). Carlos then gave us a nice berry dessert to share, with limoncello all around. We ate on the patio, a very nice one, and while we miss Loraine's summer Taste of Italy (and miss Lorraine, too) Carlos is proving a worthy successor, this being our second attendance for the Specials night. You can't depend on the web site to show the specials, or that the Hen is open on these two evenings. You have to call & ask, or get on the email list, for the specials. Or just show up - you will not be unhappy! BYO, with a CVS a block north on Damen, and a liquor store with better wine selections just north of that over on Lincoln. read more

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Marti M.

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I love this place!! The staff is wonderful, kind and very a accommodating with last minute orders! The food is absolutely amazing! I love buying the fresh pasta. Shoot out to Carlos who's been very kind and helped me out in a pinch when ordering. Thank you! read more

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Lynn W.

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We love the great sandwiches! Perfect every time and good variety. Stop in and enjoy the cute patio in the back.

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Elizabeth H.

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Stopped by when I was in area to check it out. Ordered an italian sub and roast beef panini. The sub was delicious! Very traditional ingredients with the best subroll bread. The panini was equally as yummy. Great combination of ingredients, tasting so fresh. Tuscan hen is a great spot for a bite. The staff was friendly and interior decor chanting and cozy. read more

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Dan A.

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Tuscan Hen Market is a great option for a killer lunch sandwich. I've had the Tuna, Tuna Melt & the Italian. All 3 are stellar. And they don't skimp on anything. Big Chicago samiches on think bread w tasty fresh condiments. A bag of chips & a sweet tea to complete the meal deal is recco'd. read more

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Little D.

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Tried these guys for lunch today and enjoyed my Philly Cheesesteak and Popeye Salad. Fresh and delicious! read more

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Gina F.

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Potatoes on a sandwich? That sounds like a carb party (aka my kind of party)! That was the Briar Drive Artichoke Sandwich, which was very tasty, but it had nothing on the Farmer's Market panini. THAT, my friends, was a little bit of heaven. Both sandwiches were super fresh and seemed to be of great quality. I was so excited to find this gem delivers, and for a truly reasonable fee. They will be one of my top lunch treats when I work from home now. read more

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Delicious sandwiches. Cute and cozy patio in back! The tuna sandwich arugula was on a very tasty nutty bread. read more

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Harpreet B.

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Good quality food that taste delicious. I only gave it a 4 because the service usually is slow. If you are not in a rush and looking for good sandwich or pasta definitely recommend it. read more

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Ethan S.

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super friendly service, nothing but smiles and helpfulness. I had the chicken saltimbocca sandwich which id say is a 4/5, only lost a point since it was deli chicken and not a cutlet. also the turtle brownie wasnt super caramely but as a brownie it was pretty great. will be returning read more

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4019 N Damen
Chicago, IL 60618
North Center
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(773) 666-5555
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https://www.shoptuscanhenmarket.com/home

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Hours

What time does Tuscan Hen Market open?

Tuscan Hen Market opens at 10:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Tuscan Hen Market close?

Tuscan Hen Market closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Tuscan Hen Market is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 10:30 AM - 3:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does Tuscan Hen Market take credit cards?

Yes, Tuscan Hen Market takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Tuscan Hen Market have catering options?

Yes, Tuscan Hen Market does have catering options.

Does Tuscan Hen Market have a drive thru?

No, Tuscan Hen Market does not have a drive thru.

Does Tuscan Hen Market have a happy hour?

No, Tuscan Hen Market does not have a happy hour.

Does Tuscan Hen Market serve alcohol?

No, Tuscan Hen Market does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Tuscan Hen Market allow dogs?

No, Tuscan Hen Market does not allow dogs.

Does Tuscan Hen Market have TVs?

No, Tuscan Hen Market does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Tuscan Hen Market have bike parking?

Yes, Tuscan Hen Market has bike parking.

Does Tuscan Hen Market have outdoor seating?

Yes, Tuscan Hen Market has outdoor seating options.

Does Tuscan Hen Market have parking?

Yes, Tuscan Hen Market has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Tuscan Hen Market wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Tuscan Hen Market is wheelchair accessible.

Does Tuscan Hen Market have free WiFi?

Yes, Tuscan Hen Market has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Italian sandwiches, salads, soups and baked goods using fresh homemade ingredients. We also sell fresh and frozen homemade pastas, ravioli, lasagna, sauces and soups to take home.

History

Established in 2013.

We started selling our fresh artisan pastas, ravioli, lasagna and sauces at the Green City Farmers Market three years ago. This is our first brick and mortar store and we couldn't be more excited to be a part of the North Center community.

Meet the Business Owner: Lorraine O.

Lorraine always dreamed of opening a storefront like her grandfather Louis Lattanzio, who owned an Italian market and butcher shop in Maywood, Illinois from 1920 to 1944. She wanted to preserve the small community market places of that era with an updated version of her own, serving family recipes made in small batches with fresh local ingredients. Her dream became a reality with the opening of Tuscan Hen Market in January of 2017.

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

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

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

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

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2.4 mi•Logan Square

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

I had high hopes for Daisies and sadly at least for me it did not live up to the hype…read more Ambiance is beautiful and service was overall quick and efficient. Our server was quite friendly (but did not address the issue adequately). Sadly, I experienced an issue with the food. The famous onion dip was delicious. We ordered 3 different cocktails and they were great too. Our server recommended pierogi and said it was her favorite item in the menu. However, not only was it salty but the mussels were not properly purged. I got multiple rocks/ Pearl like things coming out of mussels. I informed the server about it after finding them from more than one mussel and she just asked "would you like another one made"- I don't think that would resolve the issue with the whole batch of mussels not purged. I bit into almost all mussels in my dish and learned all except one all had these rocks and grits in it. There was no resolution on it and I just did not finish my food and we paid the full bill inclusive of the 25% service charge automatically applied. At a well know restaurant like this, purging mussels seem like a basic food prep. I have never experienced anything like this and seafood pasta is generally my go to item in Italian restaurants. It was quite a disappointing experience due to the lack of food prep and no resolution. I managed to get a pic of what came out of the mussels even though there were many more after these...

Nice ambiance

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Late Summer Preserves (Clarified) peaches, brandy, maple, lemon, amaro, milk, fizz

Amano Bistro

4.6(55 reviews)

0.3 mi•North Center

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

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

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Pasta Bolognese

Pete's Pizza

3.4(731 reviews)

0.6 mi•North Center

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

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

0.8 mi•Ravenswood, Lincoln Square

Shrimp appetizer: one pound with cocktail sauce. I forgot to say no lemon. It's about. 7 on a scale to 10.

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Caro Mio

3.9(699 reviews)

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

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

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L&M Fine Foods

4.5(74 reviews)

0.5 mi•North Center

I got an Italian on sourdough and added roasted garlic aioli, no tomatoes, hot. It was SO GOOD…read more Definitely on the greasier side and I wasn't sure I made the right decision with the sourdough after seeing my friend's ciabatta, but I have no regrets. My partner got the Morty, hot, on sourdough with hot giardiniera. It was good, but the giardiniera was too hot and a little too overpowering so would probably not add that next time. Online ordering was super easy. Highly recommend.

Really great addition to the neighborhood. It's really clean and well organized. We usually get…read moresandwiches from here for pickup and I've found that the bread and ingredients are really high quality/fresh. There is a small area to eat in the store if you want to eat there. There is tons of street parking including a flasher zone if you are just doing pick up.