Via-Carducci's Italian Eatery

09/06/07

Delicious Italian!

by jackie821 at Citysearch

I'm Italian and am very used to homemade Italian foods, which are the best. Well last night, walking down Division, my boyfriend and I see this restaurant. Outside seating and Italian food, I thought great. The food was great, the service was great, the prices were reasonable, and the portions were perfect. I will definitely be going back there!

• Pros: everything.
• Cons: The catty girls at the table next to us. haha

04/19/05

Memorable meal

by lfourd1 at Citysearch

I lived in Italy for 6 months, and this is GREAT Italian. The regular menu is pretty common, but the specials are wonderful. The wine selection is from all over the world, not just Italy. For those that criticize the service- "customer service" is not in the Italian language, and the last thing they want to do is rush you in any way. Go with a relaxed attitude and have an authentic meal.

• Pros: live music Tuesdays
• Cons: crowded-for a reason!

03/25/05

Beyond Rude

by jhkoh at Citysearch

Last time I ate there, our waiter wasn't to be found after he dropped off our plates, and when we finally did flag him down for some more beverages, he visibly and audibly was annoyed with our request.

Recently, I called to try to make a reservation. The conversation went like this:

Me: Hi, I'd like to make a reservation for Sunday night.

VC: For four?

Me: No, for two.

VC: I don't think I can squeeze you in tonight.

Me: No, I said Sunday night.

VC: Oh, OK... Hm... we're really busy right now, so could you call back tomorrow around 4:00 or 4:30?

Me: That's crap, take my reservation!

VC: OK, hold on a second...

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I will never dine there, ever. There are too many other restaurants that actually *want* my business.

• Cons: rude

01/02/03

Terrible Service

by catherine0106 at Citysearch

We have been frequenting Via Carducci for the past few years but on a recent visit we experienced terrible service. We were seated and drink orders were taken but our server did not return for 30 minutes. When we finally received our food it was mediocre at best. We used their valet service and when we went to retrieve our car from the valet he stated our car had been towed. I spoke with the manager of Via Carducci and he stated, it is not his responsibility. I was shocked and spent the next hour standing outside in the freezing cold at the towing lot trying to retrieve my car. Thanks but no thanks! We will not be returning.

• Pros: Great Calamari, Nice wine selection
• Cons: terrible service, mean manager

08/26/02

Italian in Lincoln Park

by jp5380 at Citysearch

Cozy Atmosphere - Best Italian North of North Ave.! Great variety to the menu and always a wine special.

• Pros: Quality, Quantity, Atmosphere
• Cons: Crowded, No Reservations