Piccolo Mondo

(773) 643-1106

1642 E 56th St
Chicago, IL 60637 41.7935 -87.5848

Neighborhoods: Hyde Park, South Side

Price:

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Last updated 4.01.09

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In Short
This spacious room is fitted with simple wooden chairs and Tiffany-style lamps; giant windows offer views of the park and the Museum of Science & Industry. A small deli counter sells Italian grocery items. Recommended starters include bruschetta and a caprese salad with roasted red peppers and a hint of garlic. Fresh-made pastas bathe in sauces, including meat sauce and meatballs, and white wine with capers, mushrooms and artichokes.

Anonymous

March 11, 2008

This is a tucked away secret in Hyde Park very close to LSD and MSI. It is found at the ground floor of the Windemere, itself a pretty little establishment. Piccolo Mondo's ambitions are modest, but they offer up an intimate Italian setting with class and warmth. Lovely wait staff, great wine selection, and any kind of pasta you can imagine. Great for a date, too.

scatteredshadows

October 28, 2002

Walking in, my group of 6 was greeted very unenthusiastically by our server, who took his time getting us a table despite the fact that the room was almost empty. Every request seemed to be a tremendous inconvenience for him, even when we had to ask him to bring items he'd forgotten. A second request for my grandmother's soft drink caused a very telling look of disgust, and he never apologized for not bringing it. In fact he was almost mute through the entire meal. Speaking of the meal, the food was fine. Not spectacular, but worth the prices were the service MUCH better. Many items were somewhat oversauced, but the flavors were fairly clear, and portions are good. The atmosphere was pretty dull though, much like the service. Overall, I'd only recommend this if you're STARVING after visiting Jackson Park or MSI........

jallington

June 27, 2002

Who'd have thought such a great little Italian restaurant is hiding in Hyde Park. Friendly service and excellent food are always on order.

The Details on Piccolo Mondo

What to Drink:

Twenty-five wines--all reasonably priced--are offered by the bottle, 15 of which can be ordered by the glass.

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

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