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Rustic Italian fare and an outdoor patio makes this Lakeview restaurant a cozy retreat for couples and families.
(773) 598-5890
2901 N Ashland Ave
Chicago,
IL
60657
41.934257
-87.66847
Neighborhoods: North Side, Lakeview
What People Are Saying About Fiorentino's
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Fiorentino's
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Fiorentino's Cucina Italiana in Chicago serves authentic Italian food, simply prepared. This Chicago restaurant's dishes are from rural Italy with the emphasis on hearty meals. Deeply rooted in peasant style cooking from the Italian countryside, our dishes evoke certain nostalgia for times gone by. Not "art food" but rather, time-honored and traditional Italian dishes, prepared using the freshest garlic, basil, imported plum tomatoes and of course the finest extra virgin olive oil. These are the Italian dishes that have brought this Chicago Italian restaurant?s family together around…
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Rustic Italian fare and an outdoor patio makes this Lakeview restaurant a cozy retreat for couples and families.
08/11/07
Best Italian in Lakeview/Lincoln Park - Hands Down
by olgah2004 at Citysearch
We live pretty close to Fiorentino's and are lucky enough to walk there. Our favorite appetizer is the fried calamari - which is consistently very light, tender and fried to perfection. The sauce they serve with the calamari is TO DIE FOR. You'll want to dip your bread in it! We've tried alot of the entree's there but a couple are standout favorites -- the Speidini is the best thing on the menu. It is very tender filet mignon that is thin and sauteed with spinach and lots of garlic with Vesuvio potatoes. (my mouth is watering as I write this...). The Fettucini Alfredo is also incredible - so rich and creamy its like a sin on a plate. Everything here is homemade - down to the noodles. The Lasagna is delicious as well. The portions are very large so expect to take a doggy bag or two home with you. We have never made it to dessert but I'm under the impression its just as good as everything else. They now have a full bar which makes a pretty darn good martini and their wine list has something for everyone. You will really be treated like family when you go and the food will keep you coming back.
- Pros: Food, atmosphere, friendly staff
- Cons: Location
07/20/07
A Romantic Evening Out!
by saribou at Citysearch
My boyfriend and I went here last night for our anniversary... the place is small, so make a reservation because it fills up fast! I wish we had come earlier, though, because the patio is non-reseveration, first-come-first-served basis, which is too bad because it would have been really cute to sit out there! But nonetheless, the inside was still cute, if a bit crowded. We ordered one of the less expensive wines, but I was not disappointed, as one usually is when ordering affordale wines out. It was pretty good! For our appetizer, we ordered the baked clams, which were actually pretty bad. It didn't seem like there was any clam in there at all, just a lot of breadcrumbs and oil. Fortunately for the restaurant, our main courses arrived looking much better than the appetizer, and they were able to redeem themselves. My boyfriend ordered a veal dish, which was good, but not completely outstanding. I ordered the Linguine with Mussels, in the spicy tomato broth, and wow! it was great! I'm still thinking about it today actually! The sauce was really good, and the mussels were plentiful, huge, and bursting with juices!! All in all, it was a satisfying experience, and a great place to go for a classy, romantic outing. I can't wait to go back and eat more mussels!
- Pros: Atmosphere, Garden Patio, mussels, wine
- Cons: Patio is non-res, small, hostess seemed a bit snooty
05/31/07
Romantic Outdoor Italian Dining on a Warm Summer Night; Food Hit-or-Miss
by mrjustice at Citysearch
Arrived early (6pm) on a warm night to enjoy the outdoor Patio (told on phone patio is not reserv.). Very pleasant and romantic atomsphere outside. Initially Server was friendly and talkative, but perhaps because it got busier she seemed to grow indifferent (especially after we declined desert?). We did, however, Order 3 appetizers -- Muscles in Wine Sauce: tasty sauce and tons of Garlic, but some of the Mussels tasted less than fresh. Grilled Baby Octupus: Fantastic presentation, very fresh, best I've had. Tomato & Mozzarella Salad w/basil: Light, fresh & delicious as expected. For Entrees - Tortellini w/ proscuito, peas & mushrooms in a cream sauce: filling of course, but loved it. Riggatoni w/ Artichoke, Tomato, Olives & Onions -- not so good, sauce too astringent, too many onions, and only sparse artichokes. House Sicilian White Wine was really nice. All-in-all, a pleasant albeit not spectacular experience.
- Pros: Outdoor Patio; Grilled Baby Octopus Appetizer; & Tortellini in Cream Sauce Entree
- Cons: Mussels Can be less than Fresh; Service & Entrees Can be hit-or-miss
The Details on Fiorentino's
Where to Sit:
Ashland Avenue doesn't provide much of a vista, but who doesn't enjoy sitting at a patio table on a nice day?
Know Before You Go:
This one-time BYOB now has a full bar.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Romantic Dining, Outdoor Dining, Date Spot
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
Message from Fiorentino's
- Large patio
- Catering
- Free parking available
Fiorentino's Cucina Italiana in Chicago serves authentic Italian food, simply prepared.
This Chicago restaurant's dishes are from rural Italy with the emphasis on hearty meals. Deeply rooted in peasant style cooking from the Italian countryside, our dishes evoke certain nostalgia for times gone by.
Not "art food" but rather, time-honored and traditional Italian dishes, prepared using the freshest garlic, basil, imported plum tomatoes and of course the finest extra virgin olive oil.
These are the Italian dishes that have brought this Chicago Italian restaurant?s family together around the table for generations.
There is no greater joy or satisfaction than seeing pleasure on the faces of those truly enjoying a delicious and savory meal.
Thank you for giving Fiorentino?s Cucina Italiana the chance to share their Italian food with you and for the pleasure of your company.
