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Fiorentino's Cucina Italiana
2901 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL | Map it
(773) 244-3026 | View Website
2901 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL | Map it
(773) 244-3026 | View Website
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“Very pleasant and romantic atomsphere outside.”
“We have never made it to dessert but I'm under the impression its just as good as everything else.”
“We ordered one of the less expensive wines, but I was not disappointed, as one usually is when ordering affordale wines out.”
“The Lasagna is delicious as well.”
“Had Fiorentinos on our list before a big night out on Friday, I personally wanted La Gondola across the street, but my wife insisted we give Fiorentinos a shot, the people working there were nice but un-attentive, started off with the fried calamari, not ”
“Had Fiorentinos on our list before a big night out on Friday, I personally wanted La Gondola across the street, but my wife insisted we give Fiorentinos a shot, the people working there were nice but un-attentive, started off with the fried calamari, not ”
“The stuffed gnocci is amazing and I actually crave it quite regularly and have to go back often to induldge!”
“Waitstaff is generally slow (particularly to greet you at your table and take your order) and unattentive, forcing you to track your waiter down and ask for things you shouldn't need to ask for (clean side plates, sweetener, etc.).”
“The sauce was really good, and the mussels were plentiful, huge, and bursting with juices!”
“Waitstaff is generally slow (particularly to greet you at your table and take your order) and unattentive, forcing you to track your waiter down and ask for things you shouldn't need to ask for (clean side plates, sweetener, etc.).”View Less
What a MISTAKE. Food way overpriced,same goes for wine drinks.Patio reminded me of my grandma s garage.Service not polished at all.Felt like I was in a diner with HIGH prices
Great cozy Italian.
Incredible service and wonderful ambiance really elevate this place to a great restaurant even if the food does not always deliver.
Service was just fantastic, our waiter was knowledgeable and pleasant and even folded my napkin when I went to the ladies' room!
We sat in the garden. which was so charming, straight out of a fairytale. Flowers and plants separate the dining area from the street, so we really felt like we were in another world. And little Christmas lights strung up add a whimsical yet romantic touch.
The food was overall very good, although I had a few minor quips. My arugula salad was far too oily, but the parmesan reggiano served with it was excellent. The arancini appetizer was disappointing, and tasted like something I would eat in a cafeteria. I can see how it would be a great comfort food if made well, the the outer shell was too soggy.
On the other hand, the octopus carpaccio was fantastic, very fresh and matched well with tomatoes and arugula. The pasta alla salsa cruda, a special for the evening, was good as well. Linguine with fresh crab, shrimp and scallops, and each was cooked to perfection in a very simple olive oil, garlic, tomato and onion sauce.
My friend had the stuffed gnocchi and really loved those - he had never had gnocchi before but said he would definitely order it again.…
Best Italian in Lakeview/Lincoln Park - Hands Down. 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.…
A Romantic Evening Out!. 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!…
