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1615 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago,
IL
60614
41.9111
-87.6497
Neighborhoods: North Side, DePaul
Aldente Cafe & Lounge
Last updated 3.09.09
What People Are Saying About Aldente Cafe & Lounge
The Editor
Robyn Galbos
Citysearch
The Scene – Located in the Clybourn corridor, Aldente is a convenient dinner spot for shoppers and Steppenwolf Theatre patrons. The late-night lounge scene draws a fun-loving crowd of girls-night-out groups and couples out on the town. The multi-level space is decorated in rich colors with a vaulted ceiling, exposed brick and candid black-and-white photos depicting family meals and gatherings. A long bar on the main level has two flat-screen TVs tuned to sports. – – The Food – The menu features straightforward Italian dishes of pasta, salad, pizza and more. Winning…
09/21/06
What a pleasant surprise!
by mrsbouquet at Citysearch
A friend and I needed to find a place at the last minute on a Saturday night. On a whim I picked Aldente and we were not disappointed. Everything we had was great. Only complaint was that they were out of shrimp at 8:00PM on a Saturday???!!! Apparently the shrimp appertizer is one of their most popular dishes. Maybe they'll plan accordingly:))) All around great experience!
- Pros: Good food, good wine list
- Cons: No shrimp on a Saturday Night!
08/30/06
Bland overpriced food
by chicago86 at Citysearch
The menu made everything sound fresh but our pastas and gnocchi were bland and tasted like they were store-bought pastas and pasta sauce. The gnocchi was extrememly hard and tasteless. Nothing seemed fresh about the entire meal. Big disappointment. The staff was very nice and helpful but the food was boring and bland and way overpriced.
- Pros: Romantic atmosphere, attentive wait staff, great wine list
- Cons: Bland tasteless food, overpriced
07/02/05
Feed me late and often
by ab1023 at Citysearch
My boyfriend and I have been at Aldente 4 times now and I finally thought I need to share this hidden jewl with the rest of you. Our first trip was after a show at The Stepponwolf, and only after we missed a reservation at another restaurant. The manager of this other restaurant actually recommended Aldente for a good late night dinner. Even though we showed up at almost 10:30 on a Wednesday night, we were treated like royalty from the moment we stepped into the restaurant. My boyfriend had some of the biggest shrimp that I have ever seen with pasta and I had the Telapia. WOW!!! Since that first visit we have been made to feel like part of the family pictures that hang on the wall. This is our new favorite restaurant....
The Details on Aldente Cafe & Lounge
Private Rooms:
An upstairs dining room, equipped with a full bar and large tables, can host up to 150 guests.
When to Go:
Make Tuesdays to Thursdays date night for the restaurant's $49 five-course prix fixe for two.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Fine Dining, Private Rooms, Theater District Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining
