La Bocca Della Verita
Chicago, IL 60625-2008
Phone: (773) 784-6222
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Wilson Avenue
- Directions:
- El: Brown Line to Western
- Hours:
- Sun, Tue-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for La Bocca Della Verita – by J.P. Anderson
The Scene
There's nothing sleek or polished about La Bocca: Tablecloths are mix-and-match, and the walls are covered with a motley assortment of Italian-themed posters, photographs and paintings. Still, super-friendly service creates a neighborly feeling in the three small rooms--and if the lights were a little dimmer, it'd be darn romantic.
The Food
The menu offers simple, homemade Italian dishes--just what you'd expect from a neighborhood Italian place. Bruschetta is a bit chewy, but an appetizer of shrimp with fresh baby artichokes doused in lemon and white wine is right on. Pastas include fettuccine with salmon; spaghetti alla carbonara; and a creamy, filling gnocchi plate with blue cheese, mascarpone and Parmesan. For dessert there's tiramisu and panna cotta, plus a smooth white chocolate mousse layer cake.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe all-Italian wine list has a wide selection of bottles under $35, along with imported beers like Peroni, Moretti and more.
User Reviews for La Bocca Della Verita
02/25/2008 Posted by swatson08
Waited 45 minutes for our food and when we finally got it, was sub par. Tasted like it came out of a can. When we complained about the wait, our waitress wasn't very apologetic. She reluctantly (like pulling teeth) took off our drinks from our bill and then added "You know, you weren't the only ones who had to wait." We looked around at the almost empty restaurant and waitstaff standing around. Way to convince us into coming back! I will recommend to you and all of our friends not to go there!
10/12/2007 Posted by eskye
Went with two girlfriends. We thought the food was just alright. Have had better and have had worse. Maybe it was just a busy night because the kitchen was a bit slow. May go back on a different night.
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