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Merlo on Maple

16 W Maple St
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 335-8200
Best Italian Restaurant in Chicago period.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/19/2007 Posted by vittoriop

I'm Italian, I lived 33 years in Italy. This is (at last!) an authentic Italian restaurant. Food is excellent. They also import fresh things from Italy. I've ever had good service, the guys complaining were probably unlucky. The owners are really passionate Italians, she is the cook. Talk with the owner, ask him how come many of the VIPs that go there are not exposed in pictures like in other restaurant. A classy place. I've even been there for Valentine, the 80$ dinner was excellent. It is not cheap (nor too expensive) but it worths every cent.

Pros: Food, ambience, style.

Cons: I couldn't find one.

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Editor's Review

Authentic Bolognese cuisine in a stately townhouse setting charms a professional Gold Coast crowd.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Where to Sit

Booths are fairly tight; request a table in the sunny, glassed-in front room downstairs instead.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • Patio

Parking

  • Valet

Hours

  • daily 5-10 s-t
  • f-s 11

Cuisines

  • Italian

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • Visa
  • MasterCard

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Date Spot
  • Fine Dining
  • Group Dining
  • Quiet
  • Bar Scene
  • Private Rooms
  • Romantic Dining
  • Business Dining
  • Valet Parking
  • Special Occasion Dining

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