Prosecco
(312) 951-9500
710 N Wells St
Chicago,
IL
60610
41.8951
-87.6342
Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central
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The Scene
Gilt chandeliers and mirrors, pale gold draperies and wall sconces hidden behind embroidered cloth shades successfully evoke the sumptuous glories of Venice. A small pour of the namesake sparkling wine, courtesy of the attentive staff, smoothes the way for an evening of civilized dining. Couples and intimate groups relax at tables decorated with a single red rose and a glowing white taper.
The Food
The menu of seasonal Italian dishes begins with adventurous antipasti and carpaccio bar choices. Plump clams and black mussels are served in a garlicky saffron sauce. A sinfully rich orecchiette plate suffused with black and white truffle flavors gets a tart pinch from sun dried tomatoes. The veal chop, though tender, tastes a tad underseasoned, but the Mediterranean striped bass is perfect--meaty, moist and crispy crusted, with a delicious Sicilian tomato sauce. A flakey apple tart with cinnamon ice cream appeases the sweet tooth nicely.
Hits
First-time customers will feel like regulars when the sommelier suddenly appears with a complimentary taste of the perfect dessert wine to go with that dolci.
Misses
The espresso was weak, lacked crema and had an unpleasant sludge at cup's bottom.
User Reviews
idigtolstoy
February 14, 2009
Service is friendly, attentive , and the food all tastes like it was made from scratch. I think the reviewer mst be mistaking "pretentious" with auhenticity because the food here is yum. I love food -- but I love food that tastes what I would eat in someones home. It truly tastes how you expect and Italian would prepare food. On the contrary to the previous reviewer : I would like to emphasise that the feeling is elegant yet not pretentious. The theme may be Venezia but its very welcoming and reminiscent of a warm candlelit palazzo in Firenze. Lush cream and old colors very aestheticaly pleasing and warm ambience. The crowd there was also pretty hot -- a good looking gaggle of friendly sophisticates.
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gfulgoni
May 19, 2008
Prosecco is in a great location and the restaurant has a wonderful open, airy feeling. Tables are not too lcose to each other. We ate there on a beautiful spring evening. My wife had salmon and she loved it. I had spaghetti with shrimp in a spicy tomato sauce. Rasta was perfectly cooked al dente. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Going there again in two weeks. Yum.
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christycumbo
January 28, 2008
We had a fabulous dining experience here. This place truely is a gem! The items on the menu were all to die for. My salmon came out perfectly grilled on a bed of delicious lentils. The flavors went together wonderfully, and I am glad I chose this as my final dish. The fish does come out on the medium rare side, so if you would like it cooked more, do let your waiter know. The Veal Scallopini, holy cow was it amazing! Served with heavenly garlic spinach and creamy mashed potato's, this dish in an overall winner. Overall - wonderful ambiance, flawless service, delicious dishes.
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The Extras:
There are three options for private parties: an intimate curtained-off room for 10 people, a private dining area for 40 with a kitchen view, and the burgundy-saturated Cantinella on the lower level seats another 40.
Parking:
Valet for $12 or park in the pay lot across the street.
Where to Sit:
Up to eight people can sit at the chef's table and watch him perform his magic Thursday through Saturday.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Quiet, Chef''s Table, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List
