(312) 280-2750
980 N Michigan Ave Ste 2
Chicago,
IL
60611
41.9005
-87.6244
Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central
Spiaggia Cafe
What People Are Saying About Cafe Spiaggia
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The surroundings aren't quite as luxe as Spiaggia next door, but this is still one of the finest places to dine on the Mag Mile. You're in for a treat, especially since prices are considerably lower here than at Spiaggia. Mediterranean octopus salad is a delightful start: tender, paper-thin slices of octopus kissed with sherry wine vinaigrette. Handmade pastas--from light-as-air potato gnocchi with wild boar ragu to al dente linguine with clams, white wine, garlic and chilis--are some of the best. The tiramisu is famous, but the delectable semi-frozen chocolate torte is a better choice.…
06/12/07
wonderful restaurant
by ken3602
I brought my business partners here a couple of times. They all were very much impressed with the food and service. Table setting is very cafe-like (in a good way), but it is still private enough for any occasion. One of the business partners was a French couple who own a high-end cookware line from France, and they were also very impressed with the overall atmostphere and their dishes. Wonderful restaurant to bring whichever it's your family or people from your work.
- Pros: great place to bring anyone for all occasions
05/21/07
Great food, outstanding staff!
by kfox
Wow! We were there for an hour and a half on Saturday night and it felt like it was just perfect. The staff made us feel right at home really went out of their way to make us feel special. We never felt rushed and the place was hopping. Bravo to the management staff and the chef's. This place is on the top of my list. What a hidden gem!
- Pros: Staff, ambience, recognition
- Cons: none
05/15/07
How Do You Say "Turn The Table" In Italian?
by MMusing
The food's OK in a sort of basic Italian way, but don't expect to have much time to savor it. We were there for less than two hours on a busy Saturday night before being bum-rushed out. So, if you need a quick bite, it's fine. But if you want to linger, there are plenty of other choices in the neighborhood that will treat you with more respect.
- Pros: OK food, good location.
- Cons: Disorganized service.
The Details on Cafe Spiaggia
Parking:
The garage at 100 West Walton St. (west of the restaurant) offers validated parking for the restaurant (three hours for $12).
The Extras:
Check out sibling restaurant Spiaggia, one of the city's best restaurants.
When to Go:
Sundays, 11:30am-2:30pm, the Fellini-inspired a la carte brunch features delectable items like raw oysters with lemon mignonette, olive oil-poached tuna, and wood oven-baked eggs with veal sausage, polenta and fontina.
The Extras:
Check out sibling restaurant Spiaggia, one of the city's most celebrated restaurants.
Fun Fact:
Many of the exquisite made-by-hand pastas are created using centuries-old Italian tools, such as the stringed chitarra and the wooden corzetti stamper.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Quiet, Brunch, View Dining, Hidden Find, Private Rooms, Business Dining, Date Spot
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
At the bar
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