Here’s what other people have to say about
our place:
Zagat, 2004, Rated Excellent
“You feel like Grandma is going to walk out of the kitchen and pinch your
cheeks.”
Silver Platter Award Winner, 2002, 2001, 1998.
Selected by Chicagoland Restaurateurs as a favorite place to dine.
Zagat, 2003, Rated Excellent
”Wonderful…old school…a terrific hideaway.”
Food & Wine Magazine, 2002
“…families & local celebrities sit elbow to elbow at this lively storefront for
no-nonsense dishes in gigante portions.”
Gourmet Magazine, 2002
An “Exceptional Restaurant of Illinois.”
Zagat, 2002, Rated Excellent
“‘Cheap’ décor & ‘tight’ seating don’t dissuade devotees.”
Zagat, 2001, Rated Excellent
“Expect to take home doggie bags from this Italian storefront…most of the
amazing eats maintain the traditional style, and the no-attitude service makes
for an enjoyable experience.”
Chicago Social Magazine, 2000, Best of Chicago Issue
“Best restaurant to make like Tony Soprano.”
Chicago Tribune, 1999
“Low key Italian restaurant draws in high-profile diners.”
Chicago Magazine, 1999
“Best Cannoli in Chicago.”
Chicago Sun-Times, 1998, Pat Bruno:
“One of those small, inexpensive, casual Italian places that is real and
reliable. This is…a nice place where the food is enjoyable and the price is
right.”
Chicago Magazine, 1998
“After dining here, any food loving notable would gladly let them put his mug on
the wall.” |
