(312) 629-3500

335 N Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60610 41.8886 -87.6296

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Neighborhoods: Central, Near North Side

What People Are Saying About A Mano

The Editor

Valerie Moloney

Citysearch

The Scene – The shotgun sardine box layout typical to groundfloor restaurants isn't here, thank goodness. Instead, this trattoria uses width to its advantage with enough space for a lengthy bar, carpeted lounge and central, exhibition kitchen. Low ceilings, metal railings and exposed brick add a gallery-esque feel--until the Mag Mile tourists wander in. Servers are swift, but don't always have answers. – – The Food – A rotating BIN 36 wine list complements a strong cross-section of regional Italian cuisine, from crispy, woodfired pizza to handmade pasta. Of the…

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/22/08

Thumbs Up

by foodsnobbery3

I'm not a manager at A Mano but I eat there quite often and I LOVE it. The menu is full of delcious, authentic Italian options. One of my favorites is the Thursday night special, veal involtini, the best veal I've ever tasted. I'm also hooked on the pizzas, they're perfect, baked in a wood-burning oven. Fun place, the people are cool - really inviting and warm. Don't forget to try the gelato!

1 Star Rating: Poor

08/12/08

All image with terrible food!

by Emmahj

I can't believe a user on here said that this place has the best pizza in Chicago. Apparently, that person has not tried enough Chicago pizza. I had the margaritta pizza form here and it was soo bland. It tasted like cardboard! I really think the good reviews written about this restaurant is from the manager at Amano. The service is extremely slow. It took over an hour to get the food! The appetizers look very pretty, but they taste terrible. The asparagus salad consisted of a measly 6 butter drenched asparagus placed in a crisscrossed fashion. Included in the asparagus dish is diced black olives that look like goose poops. Don't eat it, it's gross! The chicken dish I ordered tasted like airline food. My friend ordered a steak and he said it had a weird chemical taste. Overall, their pleasant ambiance did not compensate for the slow service and disgusting food!

  • Pros: the outside seating was pleasent
  • Cons: everything else
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/23/08

My top pick for Italian

by Lombardo22

My family is Italian and I've been to Italy several times, so I tend to be a bit hard to please when it comes to claims of "authentic" Italian food. This place came the closest to the real deal by far, in comparison to other restaurants I've tried. I've especially enjoyed the lunch buffet, it's just like what you find in Italy!

The Details on A Mano

Outdoor Dining:

Imported Italian cypress trees attempt to create lushness to the outdoor patio, but this is still downtown Chicago. Still, from this vantage point, the people watching can't be beat.

What to Drink:

Smaller producers, with a special emphasis on organic and biodynamic wines, hold a prominent place on the menu, along with ancient grape varietals thought to be extinct.

Save Money:

Pastas come in half- and full-size orders.

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Outdoor Dining, Notable Chef, Theater District Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Italian

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