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(773) 262-6533
2221 W Howard St
Chicago,
IL
60645
42.0194
-87.7049
Neighborhood: Evanston
Price:
$
Last updated 8.17.11
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Payment Methods:
Cash, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Date Spot, B.Y.O.B., Cheap Eats, Hidden Find
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Reviews & Ratings for La Cucina Di Donatella
6 reviews
What users are saying:
- Citysearch (5)
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- Around the Web (1)
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- All (6)
10/06/06
They will not give you butter for your bread! Even if you BEG!
by jeffster3170 at Citysearch
I went there and asked for some butter for my bread and was rudely refused and told they do not use butter for a garnish. I thought a garnish was to make the plate look pretty. My friend asked for cheese for her olive oil and they refused to give her that as well. I feel if a restaurant is going to charge premium prices they need to get a grip here and give the customers what they ask for I am sure if I go to any other Italian restaurant in my neigborhood I can get some butter for the bread with no problem. We were told that is not how it is done in Italy well we are in America here and we like bread and butter. I will NEVER return to this establishment! I felt the way we were treated was uncalled for and absurd. Also we were seated next to a table that was so loud we heard their entire conversation IE. dirty laundry and all. That made us feel very uncomfortable as well.
- Pros: authentic italian
- Cons: They will not give you a condiment if they think it is not the way it should be
07/30/09
Good place but too bad theyre close
by dsaviorx77 at Citysearch
I wanted to go back but the place is open for business anymore
05/09/07
OMG - Simply the best Italian outside of Italy!!!!!
by popi60601 at Citysearch
This is by far, the most outstanding Italian food I have ever had. Cute, quaint, romantic and the food - well the food is unparalleled. Donatella herself will great you and relay the day's specials. Everything we had made us roll our eyes in ecstasy. Highly recommended. BYOB.
- Pros: food, food, food!!!!
03/27/07
Great, authentic Italian experience
by davidzabinski at Citysearch
This place feels like one of those quaint little restaurants in Rome -- lots of Roman pictures from Italian films on the walls, a whiteboard of today's specials on the walls, and as much as possible in Italian, not English. If you want to get a bit more authentic than your typical Italian American fare then this is the place for you. I especially like the olive oil and vinegar with the fresh bread -- excellent touch!
The only downside is that it is too small. Perhaps they could move into one of the larger retail spaces being constructed closer to the El on Howard!
- Pros: Authentic, delicious food with fresh ingredients. Free parking, though not much of it.
- Cons: Too small, and parking fills up quickly, forcing you onto the street.
Editorial Review
by Contributor at Citysearch
Housemade pastas are a specialty at this intimate Rogers Park trattoria.
