Sapori Trattoria
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 871-9810
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Diversey Parkway
- Directions:
- El: Brown or Purple Line to Diversey; bus: 8 to Diversey, 76 to Halsted
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 5pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-12am, Sun 3pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Sapori Trattoria – by Robyn Galbos
The Scene
Romantic and cozy, Sapori has a nicely appointed dining room with white table linens, soft lights, exposed-brick walls and a small bar. The regional Italian menu features generous salads and starters like grilled calamari or roasted red pepper with balsamic vinegar. Handmade pastas include lobster-filled cappelletti in cream sauce, spaghetti alla Bottarga with garlic and olive oil, and creamy risotto ai funghi, with a hint of wine and plenty of wild mushrooms.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe wine list has reasonably priced selections by the bottle, (averaging about $25) and several by the glass.
The ExtrasDuring the spring and summer, the chef hosts cooking classes on Wednesdays. Call ahead for details and times.
ParkingStop inside before parking and a manager will give you a pass for free parking in the a lot one block north (next to the bar Crush).
Where to SitTables on the tree-lined sidewalk are inviting on summer evenings.
User Reviews for Sapori Trattoria
05/10/2008 Posted by Mary202
This place had excellent lobster ravioli in a creamy pink sauce with a side of cameras everywhere! I have been to many small places in Lincoln Park, but none that made you feel like you were being watched by all the cameras in every room. The fresh pasta was excellent, the server was very attentive, but my friend and i felt really uncomfortable the whole meal with the owners cameras. I've worked in a bistro in the western suburbs that had security cameras at the doors and above the register, but Sapori's "pentagon security" is borderline paranoia! Red movement lights flashed everytime I used my napkin. They are watching every table eat! Security is one thing, or not trusting your staff, but at the cost of making every customer feel observed the whole meal like a polar bear at the Lincoln Park Zoo is a huge price to pay. The food is good, so get take out so you can eat it in privacy!
02/15/2008 Posted by steve_romanchuk
This cozy Italian restaurant in Lincoln Park is an ideal spot for a romantic dinner for two. The European style table arrangements combined with candle light provides the ideal cozy setting. The food is fantastic. I normally order the grilled calamari which is fresh and delicately prepared. The lasagna is my favorite dish on the menu and arguably the best in the city. The wine list is robust with many Italian vintages. Overall, this is one of my favorite spots in Chicago.
Pros: Ambience, Food, Prices
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