Monteverde Pastificio - side

Delicious food, small portions though. Will come back when I'm richer and ball out

I personally think this is the restaurant you should not miss in Chicago if you love Italian food. Their Burrata e Ham is one dish I will never forget. Warm tigelle bread layered with prosciutto butter, fig jam, burrata, prosciutto and arugula is the perfect mix of the creamy, salty and sweet. We wanted something to go with the crispy fall weather so we also ordered their Ragu alla Napoletana. Too much for a couple but so delicious. The osso bucco was melt off the bone, the fusilli was fresh and … – show

The food was okay was expecting better with how expensive they are. The drinks are good but can get the same drinks down the street for a lot less.

Let's start with a one sentence view: Come hungry and don't worry about the bill; we've probably never grazed longer or spent more than we did last night, but then we've probably never eaten better either. And we'd do it again in a heartbeat. You've heard of Monteverde. Like my wife and I, you've probably struggled for months to grab a reservation as they're more fleeting than warm weather in Chicago. So skip the reservation and get there right as they open — if you can't snag a table, you'll d … – show

I booked Monteverde the day of, on a whim (I know, sounds impossible). They must have opened additional seating and I timed it perfectly. I was so excited to finally be visiting. Everyone I've talked with raves about the food and it did not disappoint. The restaurant is incredible. The decor and layout were fantastic and it felt calming and inviting while the buzz of the people gave the place energy. We were seated at a high-top table, although we had booked a regular table. Our server was fan … – show