Anna Maria Pasteria
(773) 506-2662
4400 N Clark St
Chicago,
IL
60640
41.954
-87.6501
Neighborhoods: Lakeview, North Side
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In Short
The warm, golden space features dim lighting, soft music, Renaissance paintings and an ornate tin ceiling. Starters include Italian classics like fried calamari, bruschetta and polenta. For entrees, most diners choose from the more than two dozen pasta dishes. Meat-stuffed tortellini in Bolognese sauce; rigatoni with chicken, portobello mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes in cream Gorgonzola sauce.
User Reviews
ferngap
October 24, 2007
My boyfriend & I loved going to the old Anna Maria ? delicious food, great ambiance & even greater service. We decided to try the new location & have a Fri date night there. When we arrived at 8, they said that we had made our reservations for 7:45 (untrue) & we would have to wait. There was a bar so we said no problem. As soon as we ordered our drinks, they said our table was ready. The hostess took us past the main dining area to a small room, actually a small nook, which barely fit the party of 8 already there, who had most likely requested the area for themselves. They seated us about 1 ft away from the other table, in front of a full-length mirror. That way everyone in the dining room could watch us dine in profile. Luckily, those who couldn?t see us in the mirror could catch a glimpse on their way to the restrooms, which we were next to as well. And though every waiter in the restaurant had to walk by us to get to the kitchen directly behind my boyfriend, no one waited on us for at least 25 min. It was the complete trifecta. We decided to have a good time despite feeling like the extra losers crammed in at the kid?s table on Thanksgiving. Everytime someone from the party had to move, we had to get up. And we didn't want to be rude because they were probably even less pleased we were there. We ordered a bottle of wine & appetizers first & were hoping a table in the dining room would open up. After appetizers, 4 additional people joined the party & we all got to squeeze closer together. When we got our food, my boyfriend decided we weren?t going to be polite anymore & went to talk to the hostess. At this point, barely half the dining room was full & we were incensed they hadn't even tried to move us before we went to them. Food was bland & the waiter thought he was doing us a favor by letting us spend over $125 there. He was lucky that I am a chump & I can?t give less than 20%. Wish I had something nicer to say but I am never going back again.
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bettie_page_il
May 12, 2006
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. When I want a good, solid Italian meal, Anna Maria's is a sure thing. They recently moved to their location at Clark/Montrose and the ambiance is even better than their previous spot. The grilled calamari is always tender, the main dishes are cooked to perfection and the Tiramisu is the best I've ever had -- so light and airy and not heavy like most versions. Weekends can have a little wait, but it's always worth it. The owners are from Italy and it shows.
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carlson_b
March 05, 2006
I have eaten here 3 or 4 times - mostly take-out - and after trying many pasta dishes I have to say that only 1 of about 6 dishes stood out as great. The red sauce (and many of the pastas in general) are extremely bland, the bread is nothing special, and there just isn't much that makes the food stand. In terms of the restaurant itself, it is very quaint with nice decor and ambience which is nice for the neighborhood. It is definitely a relaxing and friendly place for a meal but if you're looking for great food there are many other restaurants I would choose.
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Parking:
Metered parking is available on Clark.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Quiet, Private Rooms
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Smoking Permitted:
Yes
