(312) 326-9800
1924 S State St
Chicago,
IL
60616
41.8563
-87.6272
Neighborhoods: Near South Side, Central
CAFE BIONDA
What People Are Saying About Cafe Bionda
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Spiffing up a formerly dreary stretch of south State Street, the restaurant is divided into two halves--sporty bar with flat-screen TVs on one side, and a more elegant dining room with original art on the other--separated by a dark wood and frosted glass partition. Diners are a neighborhood mix of newly urban empty nesters and young South Loop condo dwellers. – – The Food – The menu features hearty southern Italian fare that offers sausage lovers plenty of options: from salumi (cold cuts) samplers featuring smoked paprika and hot sopressata to antipasti…
04/18/08
Best Italian I've had in a long time!
by cristynes
I stumbled upon this place about a month ago and I've been back 3 times. Nana's Gravy is the best! Also the meatball salad and Lemondrop Martini's made with Lemonchello are awesome! It's my new favortie place!
- Pros: Authentic, good service, Nana's Gravy
02/12/08
urbanpln
by urbanpln
Big food does not equal good food or great retaurant. I don't get it, this place is average at best.
10/26/07
Best calamari around-great for the table, very close to McCormick Place, tables are close enough to see and be seen without feeling cramped, great service for my party of 12-worth the visit
by boatguy5
Tables are close enough to see and be seen without feeling cramped, great service for my party of 12-worth the visit!
Taking my family after the bears game.
Will go again and recommend to others
The Details on Cafe Bionda
What to Drink:
The martini list comes with smooth-sounding Italian names like Un Viaggio Piacevole (A Pleasant Journey), a mix of Grey Goose vanilla vodka, Midori, and Malibu rum and cream, rimmed with graham cracker crumbs.
Where to Sit:
An obtrusive TV monitor placed too low plus kitchen traffic and noise make the back room the least desirable of the three seating areas.
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