| ambiance |
100.0% positive |
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Great food, great atmosphere ”
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Great atmosphere, very busy, wine good, wish I'd ordered pasta or pizza. ”
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Fun ambiance- like a little italian village. ”
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The food was very tasty, but I have to say the best part of the Village was the atmosphere. ”
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also love the atmosphere. ”
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the decor is amazing, the romance is all over, the service is like nothing in Chicago. ”
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The atmosphere is fun and casual. ”
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Prices are reasonable and coupled with an intimate, romantic atmosphere and top-notch service, this place will have you headed out to the show with a spring in your steps! ”
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When we came in from the street we were seated immediately and treated as if we were very important people the Matre'D was very attentive and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. ”
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The atmosphere is great, I can see why this is a good place for families and dates. ”
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This is the place for heavy duty family gatherings as well as romantic date spot. ”
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My family love going to this place because of their great food and of course, their spacious, cozy and very homey arrangement of the place. ”
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great ambiance ”
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The food , service and decor are fantastic. ”
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Very romantic, excellent service and the food is sublime ”
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We loved the atmosphere of the dining room and were taken care of by Abe who attened to all our neeeds efficiently and professionally. ”
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The atmosphere was nice, but the service was great. ”
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The Village upstairs has a great, romantic atmosphere. ”
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the price was reasonable for the location. ”
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also loved the decor and the quaint little lights and booths ”
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We love the food and the atmosphere. ”
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Great ambience, good food, good service. ”
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The decor was great. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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The chocolate mousse at the end of dinner was wonderful. ”
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The Italian Rum cake is also really tasty. ”
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| drinks |
100.0% positive |
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The wine was good. ”
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Well we ordered lots of appetizers and a great bottle of Barolo wine then the Captain tossed us our own salad with out even asking. ”
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The salad they serve table side is really yummy and the wine. ”
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They do have a very extensive wine list, almost too extensive and we had a nice oregon pinot. ”
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It's a great date spot and they have a fantastic wine list that's pages and pages long. ”
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We started at the bar where bartender Scott was very friendly and courteous. ”
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The food is excellent, and the wine list is the best! ”
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we were hoping to wash everything with a good double espresso, but even this was taken from us. ”
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All this; topped off with a great bottle of wine, you have a WINNER! ”
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The captain even tossed us a salad after we ordered a great Barolo wine. ”
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It's near the beautiful Chicago Lyric Opera House & is thee place for post operatic drinks and eats. ”
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As for price, we felt that the check was definitely more reasonable than most restaurants found downtown, even after an appetizer (excellent grilled calamari) & wine for 2. ”
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We ordered a nice bottle of wine and before you knew it we had a Captain tossing us a special salad and taking care of us along with Roberto our server. ”
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this place might be a landmark, but a restaurant should be enjoyed for its food/drinks, not its longevity. ”
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The bar staff actually is friendly & attentive. ”
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The bar is awesome all lit up with twinkling stars. ”
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The food is great- the wine list comprehensive and service efficient. ”
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Great atmosphere, very busy, wine good, wish I'd ordered pasta or pizza. ”
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| food quality |
90.43000221252441% positive |
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In my opinion Italian Village has the best italian food in the city. ”
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The food was great and it's nce to see a menu with veal dishes on it. ”
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The food and service is always superb. ”
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The food and value was exceptional, not to mention the great service by our experienced waiter and the Captain that took care of our table. ”
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all their food is great but I have to say that these are my personal favorites! ”
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love the italian food that I can not cook at home and they came through on all of our dishes (we're girls, we share!) ”
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Great food, great atmosphere ”
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The space was small but the food was delicious! ”
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Our food served quickly and as always in huge portions. ”
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also love their chicken parmigiana, ravioli and frutta di mare. ”
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Great italian food for great prices. ”
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The food is excellent, and the wine list is the best! ”
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Food was tasty and plentiful. ”
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The free bread was delicious and warm, and almost overshadowed the rest of the meal. ”
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This was the best food and service I have had. ”
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Best italian food in the city! ”
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The food was very tasty, but I have to say the best part of the Village was the atmosphere. ”
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The food is great- the wine list comprehensive and service efficient. ”
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The food was great - the pasta was obviously homemade and very good. ”
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The salad they serve table side is really yummy and the wine. ”
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The food was hot and tasty and the price a great value. ”
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I'd recommend the chicken marsala or the manicotti, both two of my absolute favorite dishes. ”
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awesome food ”
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As an Italian who has recently lived in cities with mediocre Italian food, I was so disappointed. ”
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Impeccable and sensitive service, rich and savory italian classics like chicken marsala and pasta with clam sauce are second to none in the city. ”
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the food was delicious (yummy cheese & spinach ravioli for me, and a chicken/sausage concoction with fettucine alfredo for my friend). ”
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great food. ”
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How can Italian food be so bad from a place that has been in business for so long? ”
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the spaghetti sauce was made out of none fresh tomato puree with a very few chunks that should have been tomato and was slightly burned ”
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The food , service and decor are fantastic. ”
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The food is incredible and you will find offerings not available anywhere else. ”
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can always count on excellent food, attentive service, and an most enjoyable dining experience. ”
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people ordered pork chops, only one got a decent knife. ”
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Our food was cold, the waiter spilt water on my daughter's lap, the food lacked flavor. ”
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Great ambience, good food, good service. ”
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great meal, a good value ”
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Well we ordered lots of appetizers and a great bottle of Barolo wine then the Captain tossed us our own salad with out even asking. ”
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We were dirty, sweaty and tired but decided to make the walk because they said the food was great. ”
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The service is always outstanding and the food is excellent. ”
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There are no tricks at this restaurant, just perfectly honest to goodness Treats of authentic Italian food. ”
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The food was not as good as some place in Little Italy for exa. ”
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The food, service and the charming Captain reminded me of my trips to Italy. ”
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The service is friendly and intimate and the food speaks for itself. ”
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The service here is outstanding, not once have I ever had a problem, prompt attention and the food comes out fast. ”
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The food and service was great and we know all the Maitre d's so they really take care of us. ”
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Great food & service ”
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love their ministrone, antipasto and their thin crust pizza. ”
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There was a song on "my tutaloot" it was very funny and to see and hear my son laugh was wonderful he his girlfriend 2 friends and parents laughing and enjoying each other the food was great. ”
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The food is always the best and I can take leftovers home to the wife! ”
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Enjoy the stale and tasteless bread sticks and bread that says, "Good evening, eat and then get out"! ”
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If you are looking for authentic italian cuisine, don't look any farther. ”
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We were well accomodated and the food was delicious. ”
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My family enjoyed the special Children's meal and they treated the kids as adults. ”
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the seafood was acceptable. ”
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Prices are pretty good, considering the area--I got a generous plate of meat spaghetti, w/ salad, for $11.50! ”
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The food is good but pretty ordinary. ”
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At least the bread there is warm. ”
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Very romantic, excellent service and the food is sublime ”
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The prices are fantastic for the portions and the pasta is always cooked just right. ”
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The food was great and the portions were more then expected. ”
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The Village is very quaint with its hand painted murals on the wall, you feel like you are in an authentic Italian Village. ”
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Great guest service and food ”
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The Italian Rum cake is also really tasty. ”
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Bread is fabulous when served HOT--unfortunately they served us cold bread initially. ”
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The food was tasty and authentic Italian style. ”
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Portions are large so be prepared to take food home, or better yet, order one entree and split it with an appetizer or two. ”
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Excellent food, excellent service ”
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feel sorry for tourist who think they are in for a great meal. ”
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The captain even tossed us a salad after we ordered a great Barolo wine. ”
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took a friend here a short time ago before a Chicago Symphony concert and we had a great meal, and a great time. ”
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would go again, but order traditional Italian food next time. ”
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If you go I would highly recommend the lasagna or any chicken dish. ”
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The tomato sauce on the manicotti is delicious. ”
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They also have a very extensive seafood menu and the seafood is always fresh. ”
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The food was excellent and there was seating for large parties or for couples. ”
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Great atmosphere, very busy, wine good, wish I'd ordered pasta or pizza. ”
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We ordered a nice bottle of wine and before you knew it we had a Captain tossing us a special salad and taking care of us along with Roberto our server. ”
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this place might be a landmark, but a restaurant should be enjoyed for its food/drinks, not its longevity. ”
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The service is great, the food is outstanding and they always remember me. ”
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Even if the food were good (which it isn't) I wouldn't go again. ”
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The bread sticks and bread were stale and I could have prepared the main courses myself (I don't cook). ”
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We love the food and the atmosphere. ”
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would recommend the Ossobucco, the tomato sauce is outstanding. ”
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the fish itself was good, but it was coated in what tasted like sugared bread crumbs, which caused me to look longingly at some of the pasta pizza dishes destined for other tables. ”
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Great food, Excellent Service! ”
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My family love going to this place because of their great food and of course, their spacious, cozy and very homey arrangement of the place. ”
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The veal parm was good but not great, as well as the caesar salad. ”
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While we were waiting the waiter brought out a basket of bread which was a handful of dry bread sticks and cold french bread--no butter or anything to drip in. ”
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found the food to be a great value and VERY tasty! ”
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Great Italian food! ”
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Amazing food. ”
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They doused the salad with strong vinegar and it really should have just had some good olive oil on it - but olive oil obviously is more expensive than vinegar. ”
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The food is consistent, service is terrific. ”
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Our food was excellent & earned it's reveiws. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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They do have a very extensive wine list, almost too extensive and we had a nice oregon pinot. ”
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The versatality of the menu allows you to celebrate any tastebud you might have. ”
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The food was great and it's nce to see a menu with veal dishes on it. ”
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They also have a very extensive seafood menu and the seafood is always fresh. ”
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| overall |
86.66999816894531% positive |
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The atmosphere is great, I can see why this is a good place for families and dates. ”
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The Managers were all very pleasant and I let the General Manager know on the way out what a great restaurant he had. ”
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great place! ”
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This is a great place for lunch or before a show. ”
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This is the best Italian restaurant in Chicago. ”
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The food was not as good as some place in Little Italy for exa. ”
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My family love going to this place because of their great food and of course, their spacious, cozy and very homey arrangement of the place. ”
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My personal favorite restaurant in the city for decades ”
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This place gets my recommendation for the best place for Italian Dining in the City. ”
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great place for lunch or supper. ”
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This is a great place to take out of towners or just for your family. ”
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If you are looking for a nice date spot or place to take your family I would recommend going once, but only if you get a booth. ”
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All around good place to go ”
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The family owned place is not only an great place for lunch but they enjoy having you! ”
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This is a great restaurant to come to late night, as their are some pretty famous Chicago celebs that come here. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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would go back because of the service and just order a different main course. ”
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We love the place and will be back and hope to see you all their again next year. ”
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| service |
94.44000244140625% positive |
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When we came in from the street we were seated immediately and treated as if we were very important people the Matre'D was very attentive and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. ”
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The bar staff actually is friendly & attentive. ”
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Very romantic, excellent service and the food is sublime ”
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Excellent food, excellent service ”
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While we were waiting the waiter brought out a basket of bread which was a handful of dry bread sticks and cold french bread--no butter or anything to drip in. ”
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Great food & service ”
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The bartender was nice, but when asked to make a dinner or beverage recommendation, all I could get was, "What do you feel like? ”
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The service is friendly and intimate and the food speaks for itself. ”
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This was the best food and service I have had. ”
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would go back because of the service and just order a different main course. ”
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Our waiter was very nice, knew his stuff and took his time with us even though you knew he was busy. ”
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went there with my husband last week and their service made our experience great. ”
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can always count on excellent food, attentive service, and an most enjoyable dining experience. ”
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We ordered a nice bottle of wine and before you knew it we had a Captain tossing us a special salad and taking care of us along with Roberto our server. ”
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Impeccable and sensitive service, rich and savory italian classics like chicken marsala and pasta with clam sauce are second to none in the city. ”
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Great guest service and food ”
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The service was knowledgeable and eficient in this busy restaurant. ”
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And the best service. ”
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Our food was cold, the waiter spilt water on my daughter's lap, the food lacked flavor. ”
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We were treated great and even had the staff sang Happy Birthday to my friend. ”
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Service is excellent; water glasses are always filled; wait staff is fast but don't get in your way. ”
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Great service. ”
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The service is always outstanding and the food is excellent. ”
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but either way, we did not receive the service i expect from a decent restaurant. ”
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The staff there is great. ”
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The service is impeccable and the Chef really knows his way around a kitchen. ”
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The employees must be rating this place great ”
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The atmosphere was nice, but the service was great. ”
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The service was outstanding, although the one bad point would have to be the overcrowding. ”
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The staff were extraordinarily friendly, and saw us immediately to our seats. ”
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The service is great, the food is outstanding and they always remember me. ”
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The food and service is always superb. ”
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the service was first-rate (frank was our waiter: attentive without 'hovering,' extremely polite; and the other waitstaff were friendly and prompt). ”
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The food is great- the wine list comprehensive and service efficient. ”
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The service is excellent. ”
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The wait staff is professional, knowledgeable and friendly. ”
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people ordered pork chops, only one got a decent knife. ”
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The food , service and decor are fantastic. ”
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the decor is amazing, the romance is all over, the service is like nothing in Chicago. ”
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The food and service was great and we know all the Maitre d's so they really take care of us. ”
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The food is consistent, service is terrific. ”
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We started at the bar where bartender Scott was very friendly and courteous. ”
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Great ambience, good food, good service. ”
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The food and value was exceptional, not to mention the great service by our experienced waiter and the Captain that took care of our table. ”
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Prices are reasonable and coupled with an intimate, romantic atmosphere and top-notch service, this place will have you headed out to the show with a spring in your steps! ”
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And the best service! ”
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Service was wonderful and attentive. ”
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Service was pretty good, but not outstanding--w/ so many people to serve, it must be overwhelming to please everyone 100%. ”
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The food, service and the charming Captain reminded me of my trips to Italy. ”
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The service was great - we felt it was very attentive. ”
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Service was extremely attentive. ”
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The service wass very good and cordial from our waiter Roberto. ”
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The service here is outstanding, not once have I ever had a problem, prompt attention and the food comes out fast. ”
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Friendly professional greeters give way to bartenders too long in the tooth to realize that a jaded and stilted attitude given to those who require a bit more attention may not get you a tip. ”
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| value |
93.75% positive |
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Meals are a terrific value for the Loop. ”
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Im a huge fan of the Italian Village. ”
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Great italian food for great prices. ”
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This place is a great value for your money. ”
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The prices were exceptionally reasonable, if you have eaten at "traditional" italian restaurants, that is. ”
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found the food to be a great value and VERY tasty! ”
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For four of us, our bill came out to under $100 and the portions were huge. ”
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They doused the salad with strong vinegar and it really should have just had some good olive oil on it - but olive oil obviously is more expensive than vinegar. ”
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The food was great and the portions were more then expected. ”
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Our food served quickly and as always in huge portions. ”
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The Wine List is tops and I the Waiter and Wine Guy helped me pick out a great bottle at a great price. ”
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Prices are pretty good, considering the area--I got a generous plate of meat spaghetti, w/ salad, for $11.50! ”
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The food and value was exceptional, not to mention the great service by our experienced waiter and the Captain that took care of our table. ”
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The portions are decent. ”
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As for price, we felt that the check was definitely more reasonable than most restaurants found downtown, even after an appetizer (excellent grilled calamari) & wine for 2. ”
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The food was hot and tasty and the price a great value. ”
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The prices are fantastic for the portions and the pasta is always cooked just right. ”
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Also, large portions and reasonable prices, I am never left wanting more. ”
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The prices are very reasonable and the portions are generous. ”
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The portions were good - not too large or too small. ”
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am a huge fan! ”
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great meal, a good value ”
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the price was reasonable for the location. ”
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don't think that the prices are too expensive and lunchtime is a great value. ”
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| wait time |
60.0% positive |
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His servece wasn't too great either, we waited almost 40 minutes to give our order. ”
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How can Italian food be so bad from a place that has been in business for so long? ”
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This was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. ”
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It's a great date spot and they have a fantastic wine list that's pages and pages long. ”
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Friendly professional greeters give way to bartenders too long in the tooth to realize that a jaded and stilted attitude given to those who require a bit more attention may not get you a tip. ”
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