(708) 366-4010
410 Cir Ave
(Madison Street)
Forest Park,
IL
60130
41.8793
-87.8084
Hours:
Mon-Thu 4:30pm-9:30pm
Fri-Sat 4:30pm-11pm
Price:
$$$
Parking:
Street
Last updated 1.30.09
What People Are Saying About La Piazza
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Trompe l'oeil murals and iron railings create a pseudo-piazza setting in this bi-level dining mecca that's usually packed to the rafters with sophisticated suburbanites and abuzz with voices and clinking silverware. The chef makes frequent appearances to deliver a dish or recommend a wine. – – The Food – Sicilian-born Gaetano di Benedetto (Bice, Becco d'Oro) crafts true Italian cooking, as stimulating to the imagination as to the palate. Seafood and handmade pasta dominate the extensive menu. Succulent, tempura-fried zucchini blossoms stuffed with airy…
01/29/08
some things good, some not so good
by tracy_in_chicago at Citysearch
I was really looking forward to going to La Piazza. Despite it's Forest Park location, I had heard that it's one of the best Italian restaurants in all of Chicago. When we arrived we were told that they "were out" of most of their wines. Hmmmm kind of strange. We found one that worked and it was mediocre. Then the waitress told us that they were also out of a couple things on the menu. At this point we were feeling like we had better order quickly or else something else might disappear from the menu. The avocado, arugula, hearts of palm salad arrived and was such a disappointment. There was one very thin slice of avocado with a bruise in part of it. The hearts of palm were average and the lettuce was actually rubbery and did not taste like fresh arugula. The entrees were very good. We tried the pasta with sausage & pink sauce, and the gnocchi with squash. Both very good. The desserts were also good. Defnitely not a meal worth $62 per person! I will try other restaurants within Chicago before ever returning to this one.
- Pros: decor, entrees
- Cons: salad, out of many wines and food dishes, too expensive for what you get
04/13/07
wonderful experience
by robynl1 at Citysearch
The chef's tasting menu was absolutely amazing. Each of the 4 courses included multiple things. I was full before I even got to the main course, but couldn't stop eating because the food was so good. If you care about such things, the food presentation was also very nice. The waitress was fantastic. She recommended the wine, which was very good, and was back to check on us quite often. Along with the 3 or 4 desserts we received, she also brought shots of limoncello. The huge meal, with all the little extras reminded me of a really good meal I had in Florence. Not an unpleasant association!
- Pros: food, service
- Cons: my stomach's not big enough
11/02/06
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT- BAR NONE!
by jeffleef at Citysearch
YOU ABSOLUTELY GET IT ALL HERE: AMBIANCE, MUSIC, PERFECT SERVICE, REASONABLE PRICES, AND THE ABSOLUTE BEST ITALIAN FOOD ANYWHERE. I AM CONSTANTLY AMAZED HOW EVERY MEAL I HAVE AT LA PIAZZA CAN BE COOKED PERFECTLY, AND I AM THERE ONCE A WEEK. GAETANO IS NOT ONLY AN INCREDIBLY TALENTED AND CREATIVE CHEF, HE TREATS EVERY CUSTOMER IN THE SAME SINCERE WARM MANNER, MAKING YOU FEEL THAT YOU ARE SITTING DOWN AT HIS MOTHER'S DINNER TABLE FOR A SUNDAY MEAL. THIS IS A CAN'T MISS RESTAURANT.
- Pros: FOOD, FOOD, FOOD
- Cons: NONE
The Details on La Piazza
Know Before You Go:
Vegetarian, gluten-free and other special dietary needs can be accommodated.
The Extras:
Children can make their own pizzas at the table, then the kitchen bakes them.
Save Money:
Try the chef's choice 4-course menu ($50, $74 with wine) or a selection of small plates ($30, $48 with wine).
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Outdoor Dining, Hidden Find, Date Spot, Prix Fixe Menu
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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