Trattoria Isabella

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Ari Bendersky

Joined 5 years ago

Affordable Italian eatery brims with old-school charm in an off-the-radar, West Loop outpost that caters to the locals.. In Short
The scent of freshly baked bread permeates the restaurant from the minute diners enter the doors, a warmth that continues from there. The scene incorporates elements familiar to lovers of Italian restaurants: dark woods, a full bar and two dining rooms built for family-style or solo drinking and dining. To make guests feel like this is "their place," the manager circulates the room, assuring quality control while locals feast on classic regional dishes such as pasta, hearty chops and the trademark Mama's meatballs.