Socca
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: (773) 248-1155
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 5pm-12am, Sat 10am-1am, Sun 10am-9:30pm
Editorial Review for Socca – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Two walls of windows and a roomy, wide-open layout let the Clark Street scene right into this rouge-colored dining room, where an eclectic Lakeview crowd--from toddlers with parents to gay and straight dates--noshes on pizza, pasta and steak frites. Friendly service and butcher paper-covered tables add to the casual come-as-you-are vibe.
The Food
There's nothing too fancy on the French-Italian menu--you'll see old favorites like onion soup, mussels marinara and lyonnaise salad. But the kitchen wins fans with hearty flavors and simple, unfussy execution. Standout starters include sharing-size pizzettes with toppings like baby spinach, roasted garlic and Asiago cheese. Tagliatelle with clams, mussels, shrimp and jumbo scallops in spicy tomato sauce is a pleasant pasta, but grilled pork chops are the star among entrees--tender, smoky and served with a toothsome ragu of white beans and braised greens. Croissant bread pudding with roasted bananas makes for a sinful, scrumptious finish.
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User Reviews for Socca
11/14/2007 Posted by minxie11
My fiance and I have been to dinner there numerous times-we actually had our first date there. We have always had great service and wonderful food. The only complaint we have-and this is a big one-is when we tried to plan our reception for our wedding at Socca we met with the owner. After our initial meeting, the owner never got back to the 3 emails I sent him over a month, and when he FINALLY called me back he didn't even know who I was. If I can't trust him to know who I am (even after I prompted him) then I'm not even THINKING of having Socca participate in our wedding. Its true that Socca has great food and service, but I would NOT recommend having any sort of event there-don't walk...RUN!
Pros: Good Food
Cons: Horrible Event planning
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
10/31/2007 Posted by coldie
Skip the wait and the sticker shock 3 doors down at Mia Franchesca and enjoy a great evening at Socca the next time you find yourself in Wrigleville. Imaginative fare that is done simply and well, ample portions, stellar service and a wine list that won't break the bank will make this your new favorite. You feel like you've been here before, but it isn't deja vu, it's just the way this place makes everyone feel like a regular. The crowd at the bar is also very easy on the eyes!
Pros: service, value
Cons: a tad noisy on busy nights
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
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