Club Lucky
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (773) 227-2300
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Honore Street
- Directions:
- El: Blue Line to Damen; bus: 50 to Wabansia, 72 to Wood
- Specialties:
- Jukebox
- Best of Citysearch:
- Martini 2006, Martini 2005
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-11pm, Fri 11:30am-12am, Sat 5pm-12am, Sun 4pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Club Lucky – by Elisa Kronish
The Scene
Once a VFW dance hall, this space fondly recalls its 1930s splendor, complete with diamond tile floor, glass block windows, red naugahyde booths and geometrically patterned curtains. Adorned with fantastic, UFO-like light fixtures, the high tin ceiling amplifies conversation and giving the room a spirited vibe. After the kitchen closes, the bar continues to buzz as young, Bucktown locals stop by for expertly shaken martinis.
The Food
Italian favorites come in generous portions that make leftovers inevitable. Lightly breaded fried calamari is a recommended starter; others include fried mozzarella, stuffed artichoke and a vegetarian antipasti. Main courses are split between pasta (meatless lasagna, fettuccine scampi, ravioli) and specialties (lamb chops, chicken Vesuvio, Italian sausage). Veal Parmesan shines, and unusual filet oreganato combines slices of incredibly tender beef with garlic, tomato and generous bites of red and green pepper. Desserts are homemade and win with tiramisu and profiteroles.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkLucky's classic martinis have won awards, but a sweet favorite is the push-up martini, with liquor 43, cream, Stoli orange and vodka.
The ExtrasCatching a game or concert at the United Center? Call ahead for priority reservations, usually only allowed for parties of six or more.
When to GoIf desserts are your thing, visit on the weekends, when the restaurant offers its delicious ginger carrot cake.
User Reviews for Club Lucky
07/04/2006 Posted by austinite88
I have been there several times recently and continue to be impressed. Club Lucky provides not only high quality Italian food, but excellent, attentive service as well. Everything from the Club Lucky salad to the Sangria is wonderful. I would highly recommend this place to anyone interested in good Italian. The patio is nice as well!
Pros: Food, drinks, and service
Cons: not a one
05/11/2006 Posted by donut44
Never thought I would be writing a review about ambiance, but this place has it. It is actually quaint and pretty sure I knew I would never use this word. Still not sure I spelled it right. Either way, I like the atmosphere and my meal was not bad. I didn't pay so I didn't pay attention to price, but the menu was filled with Italian dishes you don't normally see, which was cool. However, apparently they are not big on meat, because the lasagna has no meat, the ravioli has no meat and barely any of the dishes have any meat and no meat sauce. That's all right, I had meat balls and they were good. Service was good and I would recommend it for the cool atmosphere and good food. They do serve Fresca though!!
Pros: Ambiance, Not same Italian food, Fresca
Cons: No meat sauce?
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