Prosecco

Its been so long since i was in Chicago, but i remember this place being the bomb digity! Loved the food and atmosphere. Well worth the price.

When the waitress tells you the lamb is the best in the city, and then serves you a plate of some BS, you are off to a bad start.
When the risotto you order tastes like gravel, it’s time to peace out this joint.
It was really difficult eating here on so many levels.
Chicago gives you options, and I suggest this place isn’t one of them.

Absolutely amazing experience. The service was top notch and the food is some of the best Italian I’ve ever had. The filet was a perfect medium rare, charred perfect. The avocado salad is a must. Highly recommend. Enjoy!

I was a little weary about making a reservation here considering the inconsistent reviews but the Chef’s week menu looked good so I decided to take a chance.
The reviews about poor service are pretty accurate. It was a Wednesday night and pretty busy but we were seated right on time to our 7pm reservation. And then nothing. We were chatting and lost track of time a little bit but when our stomachs started growling we noticed we had been sitting here for about 20 minutes without a server coming to check if we wanted drinks other than water or wanted to order anything to eat. We guess it was because two of our foursome were no shows so we shrugged it off and asked the water guy (who actually had been diligently been refilling our waters) to please send our server because we were ready to order. Another 10 minutes go by and nothing. At this point I’m ready to leave but my dinner partner wanted to try the menu so instead I walk up to the hostess and tell her we have not seen a server for a solid 30mins. She was very apologetic. Our replacement server was pleasant but rather indifferent, she did her job and that was about it. We were comped two lambruscos which we didn’t get the option of choosing, my friend would’ve probably preferred the free dessert for home we were initially offered since she doesn’t drink alcohol. To top it off there was a mix up in the receipts and we almost had to pay for the drinks we did not even order! Luckily the server noticed before we had to address the issue. All in all I wouldn’t choose to come back here for dinner or overpriced drinks.
Food: average Italian
Service: below average
Ambience: busy but quiet enough to have good conversation

Prosecco is a charming, elegant space great for dates and big groups (semi-​private areas with big tables can be reserved). When you sit down, you are greeted with a small taste of prosecco, which I really appreciated. The food itself was tasty but in my opinion, overpriced ($ 23 for my pasta course).
Although the flavors and presentation were nice, I was slightly upset by the service. I made the reservation for our wedding anniversary, which I mentioned upon booking the reservation. Although I shouldn’t have expected anything, I did think maybe the restaurant would congratulate us or offer a dessert treat, although nothing about the anniversary was mentioned.
Overall, good food and wine, nice atmosphere, maybe not the best for anniversaries/​birthdays if you want special treatment.

Most amazing place I have been to in Chicago!!! I am in Chicago every other week for business and have tried many places. The food is alway AMAZING! Hot, fast, and tastes beyond belief!!! The owner, manager, and staff are always incredibly courteous and nice and I am always personally greeted by name (and that was after just one visit!). The bartenders are fast and you never have to wait for a drink like most really busy places. I would recommend this place above all others in Chicago! Don’t miss this amazing place whether it is for an after dinner drink or a romantic dinner!!! Seriously!!! Tell Brian and Sam hello for me!!! And I don’t even live in Chicago!!!

This is a great place for special occasions. The ambiance is really nice coupled with great Hearty Italian meals that gives you the satisfaction like no other food! I am giving this place 1 less start because their lobster bisque was bad. You can tell the difference when you eat here between home made pasta goodness vs the usual Italian you get other places. Except the soup all other food was great.

Greeted immediately with smiles as my boyfriend and I came in the restaurant. My boyfriend arranged to have dinner here to celebrate Valentine’s Day (Feb 13 instead bc of the snowstorm on the 14^th) The ambience is quite romantic. Candlelit dinner with a red rose placed on each table.
The service I have no complaints! The staff made my boyfriend and I feel comfortable and welcomed!
As soon as we were seated we received a complimentary prosecco
We ordered the crab cakes first and I loved it! My boyfriend felt it needed a bit more flavor though but I enjoyed it.
For dinner:
My boyfriend ordered Spaghetti alla diavola which he could not stop talking about even when we arrived home.
I ordered the Rigatoni Norcina. Sadly the first plate the rigatoni was a bit on the hard side. I couldn’t force myself to eat it (I don’t like sending dishes back to the kitchen) so I ended up sending it back. Our waiter was apologetic and said my meal will come just like I wanted it. He was right! The rigatoni was cooked and the sauce tasted even better!
I will love to come here again. It’s very romantic.
The only downside is that the tables are too close to one another. A bit more space so I can’t overhear the next party conversation.

Went here for restaurant week. The risotto was just ok, it was on the bland side. I tried my friend’s rigatoni and that was much better. Tiramisu was excellent. Service and atmosphere were excellent. I’d go back, but would order something different.

It was the ONLY place ever in my life that I was asked «to leave as there is the next party of 2 waiting for the table…». Yes they escorted us to the bar & gave prosseco. BUT it felt wrong & very strange. Perhaps because we didn’t order much food — just main dishes & some drinks.

I’m shocked that there could be any negative reviews about Prosecco. I’ve been to Prosecco four or five times over the last few years and every time we go, it’s absolutely spectacular. It is, hands down, my favorite restaurant in Chicago.
The food is INCREDIBLE. I literally lick the plates. Some of the best dishes I’ve had are the burattas (YUM), the duck carpaccio (amazing), the orecchiette (omg), the salmon, the flourless cake… I’ve never had a single bad item.
I’ve also never had a bad waiter/​waitress. In fact, I’ve had absolutely amazing service every time I go. The waitstaff is so attentive and kind there. The meal starts with a glass of prosecco, too!
I truly can’t say enough good things about this restaurant. I’ve been for every one of my birthdays and anniversaries and I tell everyone I know about it. We just went and we’re thinking about going back for Valentine’s day (again).

They went above an beyond to make our anniversary special. Every single person from the hostess, waitress, to our bus boy made sure to say «Happy Anniversary»! Made us feel very welcomed and special. Food was delicious! Be sure to get the almond gelato scoop of ice cream for dessert– they even put a candle in it for us!

Hands down my favorite restaurant in Chicago. I would go there every week if the prices weren’t so high.
Get the Orecchiette Tartufate and you will be in heaven.

Talk about amazing pasta! My waiter Christian was phenomenal and very attentive, answering all of our questions and explaining the menu to a T! Your meal begins with a prosecco toast which is truly sure to make you feel special. I got the a half order of the orecchiette tartufate and the cavatelli con gamberi e zafferano. To die for! Also don’t skip out on wine and appetizers. The bufala mozzarella in the caprese still has me salivating.

Complimentary champagne? Can I get a hell yeah! The Avocado salad was amazing with pieces of soft ripe avocado and seafood over a spread of green and sweet sauces. The veal was rolled flat with a piece of cheese. Spinach was a bit salty, and mashed potatoes on the side was standard.

Was quite happy with my meal. Food was high quality and wine was great. I only wish the portions were a little bit bigger for the price but overall it was a great place.

Prosecco italian restaurant is a small warm intimate venue, very private; you can eat here without being disturbed by noise, a jet setting crowd, or intrusive staff members; however the service and food are not very good and leave you with a feeling of disappointment.
As for our experience, we (my husband and I) like to enjoy long, slow lunches over a nice bottle of wine. We arrived off our international flight hungry and we began an Internet search for a good Italian restaurant open for lunch in Chicago. Presecco’s menu and wine list sounded good and we liked the images of the dining room (elegant and intimate).
We were one of only two tables at the time of our lunch on November 18, 2015. Yet, we were offered a small table with two chairs away from the window. It was not a good table and it was too small for the lunch we planned to eat and the wine my husband intended to order. The choice of table for us was a bit perplexing. Our table was changed on my husband’s request to the window table with four chairs but he should not have had to ask them to do that given the entire restaurant (with the exception of one table) was empty, and it was 2:30 pm in the afternoon at the end of their lunch service.
Despite the rather cold and flat reception that we received upon our arrival to the restaurant we were happy with our new table and hungry. My husband proceeded to order an expensive bottle of wine which took an inordinate and unreasonable amount of time to reach our table, our waiter then proceeded to delay taking our order; served our food in a painfully slow manner; neglected to keep our wine glasses filled and left us sitting for most of our lunch waiting for more wine and fighting stabbing hunger pains. At the same time he hovered and doted shamelessly and continuously over the table next to us (the only other diners in the restaurant), who from a quick assessment did not appear to warrant the imbalanced attention.
When our food finally arrived, it was grossly underwhelming; our cavatelli pasta with sausage and rapini had one piece of rapini and ½ a sausage link in the entire dish; and the eggplant parmesan tasted like pure salt with burned cheese covering mushy eggplant; while the grilled octopus was smothered and drowning in balsamic vinegar. If it was not for my handsome and fun husband and the delicious bottle of Ornellia that we shared, it would have been a rather dismal lunch.

With a long bar in the front room and a couple more private rooms in the back, this place has a great atmosphere. It is crowded on the weekends and will only get more popular with all the residential construction on Wells. Their wine list has a wide variety of bottles of varying prices. At the same time, this is very much a $$$ menu. Our server had a thick accent and provided genuine recommendations. We tried the Caprese to start, probably my favorite part of the night. The tomatoes were incredibly fresh and cheese was creamy. We also ordered a tomato based soup which was delicious but incredibly rich. I think rich is a common theme here. The Orchette I ordered was also incredibly rich. I still managed to clear the whole plate, so I guess that says something about the food. The meat dishes looked incredible, something to try on the next visit.

This may be my new favorite restaurant, the European ambiance, the service, the food, the free glass of Prosecco to start your evening with a toast… what more could you ask for? I went with a party of three and we started with the burrata and prosciutto dish and crab cakes. For our main dishes we had the zuppa di pesce, the scallops, and the orecchiette tartufate… all were delicious. We had a tough time choosing because so many dishes looked interesting and delish, I have no doubt they are and will be back to try them! The ambiance, again, was so warm and inviting, good crowd, not to crowded but a good fun vibe going on. I think it would be great for a big group & at the same time could be a great romantic date night destination as well. We finished with the tiramisu which was good but I was so full I only had one bite. Most def check this place out!

This is an almost perfect Italian place. It has mouth watering food, the great Italian service, great wine selection-​recommendation. The server recommends well. They have spicy italian (didnt know italian could be spicy) food which is very suited to our palette.
Eventhough we like the place we are one star away from loving it — one reason is our server forgot to pass one of our food order and he seemed ok about it, saying good you seem to be full anyway. Another reason is we are still to find any memorable dish, a dish which has blown us away.
May be next time the rating will be 5 but for now its 4.

Wonderful birthday! Busy night server David great with gracious service! Food exceptional scallops just tad overcooked, but admittedly I’m over sensitive to that, so with a grain of salt take that, reduction with vanilla and prosecco phenmonial
Food was bit slow, but we had nice time and we’re celebrating so just fine, table next to us, complaining sat much after us done around same time, had chef at table. Beautiful restaurant ! GreAt food, and gracious friendly service, will definitely come back! A great dining experience need not be rushed! Outside looked great I would have sat there rest of party wanted inside, next summer first outside dining experience. My daugther had A Belini at David’s suggestion, not Harry’s bar but she enjoyed, it was great call on reading his guest as rest of us enjoyed Barbera!

A phenomenal dining experience! Great service and great food! I had the caprese salad and the Orecchiette Tartufate accompanied with a few glasses of the house Prosecco and a Limoncello shot. Can’t wait to go back again.

Have you ever walked out of a restaurant so disappointed you were actually mad? One star is pretty harsh, but for a $ 120+ dinner where most of the food was inedible, it seems to fit.
I picked this place because of the overwhelmingly positive reviews on Unilocal,but either they’ve had some major changes here (new chef?) recently or a seriously off night.
We were sat in an almost empty room which filled to about half full while we were there. Our server introduced himself as «Ricardo» but the name on the check was «Jose». He wasn’t actually around for most of the meal anyway. There was a nice student from El Salvador who actually brought and cleared all our food, but unfortunately he wasn’t able to answer any questions or actually resolve any issues.
We wanted to share multiple items so ordered four in total: a salad, a special appetizer with burrata and nectarines, a gnocchi dish and a risotto dish. The salad came first and was OK – some interesting ingredients (strips of beet, shaved fennel), but nothing exceptional. The burrata wasn’t as creamy as I was expecting – more like regular mozzarella and about ¹⁄₃ of the nectarines served with it were overripe to the point of being rotten (should never have put on the plate). The dish was also missing an entire component – the sauce.
The pasta dishes however, made us really regret our choice. The risotto was Kraft mac & cheese yellow and had the consistency of Elmer’s glue. It was overly salted, yet lacking in any other flavor, and the accompanying shrimp were cooked to a rubbery toughness. The gnocchi was completely inedible. They actually bore no resemblance to any gnocchi I’ve ever seen before – small, brown glutinous plugs of dough spread over a plate with an overly rich and one-​note gorgonzola sauce. I took one bite and couldn’t bring myself to take another. We sent the gnocchi back because it was so blatantly inedible and only ate about ¼ of the risotto each. Both dishes seemed like they had been sitting for a good amount of time before they were delivered.
No manager or chef came over to talk to us and the absentee server only showed up again to try and sell us dessert. We passed.
So, we walked out of there $ 120 poorer (which included a bottle of their least expensive, house Prosecco at around $ 40) and with the least satisfying «fine dining» Italian meal I’ve ever had sitting heavily in our stomachs.

Had an excellent meal here for dinner last week. We actually went on a Tuesday night where they do half price wine. Our waiter knew everything about wine and recommended the perfect bottle. Food was delicious and service was fantastic.
Will definitely be going back to this spot soon!

Came here around 9pm Saturday for a friend’s bachelorette party dinner as a group of 10 ladies. We were seated promptly and the place was quite nice and elegant. It was only a quarter occupied when we went.
It took awhile before we all had our complimentary glass of Prosecco, which worried me as this was one of the main reasons I suggested the place. We did receive it and made a nice toast to the bride to be.
They were well staffed in numbers, as we saw many staff people walk around, but I guess quality is so-​so. We all read the menus to death and our waiter comes over and lets us know that we must order as their kitchen will be closing soon. Well, we let him know that we’ve been ready, but was never asked in this rather long period of time. Some of the girls ordered drinks first and were still waiting on them, while some others got theirs, so it was all inconsistent. I was just put off that they made it seem like we were just taking our time when they were the ones not executing proper service. Our waiter was nice enough, just clearly not outstanding.
All of our food did come out an appropriate time. I get the special risotto that had prosciutto in it. It was yummy and was pleased to see decent satisfying portions for a more upscale place. Friend’s lamb chops were good as well. While food was all quite good, it did not knock my socks off.
Waters were never refilled and I had to ask about it towards the end. We were able to pay with multiple cards and they executed that well so that was relieving… this should be the case for any place, but it’s sad that I almost want to give them a plus because of it.
Overall, place was good, but was expecting more from this high-​end Italian place. There are definitely better experiences to be had. The complimentary Prosecco is a nice touch though.

A toss up between a 3 and a 4 but overall a good Italian restaurant with good service and tasty food.
Interior is romantic with a skylight towards the backroom for natural lighting. They also had some private spaces that looked very elegant and intimate though we weren’t sitting there.
Food was pretty tasty and we liked all the dishes that we got (see accompanying pictures).
Dessert — they didn’t have an affogatto on the menu (ice cream/​gelato w a shot of espresso) but kindly made one for us when we requested one.
Service — for some reason it felt like it took awhile for them to get us anything drink related. Our wine came out at almost the same time as the food. And we waited awhile for the affogatto but other than no major complaints!
They have outdoor seating and the restaurant is close to the bustling streets of River north but not in the midst. So if you want something a little off the crazy busy paths of river north, this is a nice pick.

I have been wanting to go to Prosecco since it opened. Back then, we actually lived in the city, so it would have been quite convenience. However, my husband had a chip on his shoulder about going to the restaurant, saying he already knew what it would be like. so, for years, we did not go. At long last (and of course, now that we live in the suburbs), I convinced him to go for dinner at Prosecco. I am happy to report we both had a fantastic meal.
From the outside, Prosecco has a lovely patio area. While it was too chilly for us to dine outside in April, it looked like it would be a great spot to grab lunch in warmer months. Inside, the restaurant does have an old-​school Italian feel to it. The lights are low, the walls are a bit darker, and there are lots of fake flowers and Italian paintings on the wall. We were very lucky to be seated in the back room, under the skylight, which really brightened up our table. If given the opportunity, I would definitely request to sit there again.
The food was fantastic. We started with a burrata special that included an amazing tomato jam. I’m not normally a fan of burrata, but I could not give enough of the appetizer. We also share the tuna tartare, which was equally fabulous. It tasted very fresh and light, just as a good tartare should. Afterwards, I had the mushroom orecchiette. For a mushroom fanatic, the dish was simply amazing. It included with delicious cream sauce that was absolutely the perfect texture and flavor. My husband tried to replicate it one week later, but even with his fantastic cooking skills, it could not compare to the dish I had at Prosecco.
I would definitely return to this restaurant, and have no hesitation in recommending it either.

I have nothing but open-​mouthed admiration for this place. I’ve been here before for the best Italian I’ve ever had in the city and so thought it would be the perfect place for a leather and lace themed birthday celebration, given the lavish décor.
I plan early, and so called in to reserve a table for 18 girls. The restaurant isn’t huge so I wanted to make sure they’d have room. Without any judgment, Jennifer Shoop helped me through the reservation process. I got to pick a limited menu to help out the kitchen for such a large party– I felt like I was planning a wedding menu. With help from my friends and Unilocal,I chose what I thought was a perfect selection of appetizers, entrees, and desserts for a three course menu. I even got to name the menu so I called it the Italian translation for leather and lace.
I was concerned about where we would be seated, thinking it might have to be two tables, and not wanting my friends to be too far apart. Jennifer assured me it would be fabulous and she was right. We were brought down to the wine cellar, a room I had no idea even existed. It was the most beautiful room I have ever seen. Elaborate carpet and wallpaper, velvet swag hanging from the ceiling, and cushioned seating both around the candlelit table and the lounge chairs around for some mingling before dinner. If I ever have an engagement party or another fancy birthday, I will not hesitate to book this room again.
I don’t think I even have to discuss the quality of the food, because that is a given. The lobster and avocado salad was amazing, the salmon was perfectly cooked and delicious, and each of our three desserts melted in my mouth– tiramisu, ricotta cheesecake, and chocolate cake. Service was wonderful and everything went smoothly. My friends were also thoroughly impressed and we all had a great time. I couldn’t be happier.

I dined at Prosecco during Restaurant Week with three other friends. Overall, it was average. I wouldn’t dread going back, but there are just way too many better Italian restaurants out there…
LOCATION/​DECOR. It’s cute, clean & has a decent amount of parking nearby.
SERVICE. I’m conflicted. The service wasn’t bad. The waiters were all quite friendly to some degree. They were all just… really clumsy. One waiter dropped a wine glass by my friend, another waiter was shaky as he was pouring water into my glass, and another waiter spilled my friend’s glass of Prosecco on her (they did give her another glass though). Now, if the restaurant was packed and they were all really busy… perhaps this would have made a little more sense. However, we arrived at 5:30pm and there was literally one other occupied table.
FOOD. We were all served a glass of Prosecco. The eggplant spread for the bread was good. The butternut squash soup of the day and Granchio e Riso (Risotto crab cakes) were the best parts of the entire dinner. However, the entrees were just too salty. The risotto di Manzo, Saltimbocca di Vitello, & Rigatoni alla Norcina were all too salty. Especially the veal. A forkful of my friend’s veal entrée made me chug half a glass of water. Their tiramisu and their gelato (my friend chose a flavor that was similar to Nutella) were decent.

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I want to start out and say the service is great. Our waiter Gaetano was really good. I loved that he was born in Italy and spoke fluent Italian. He was able to speak to our non-​English speaking guest, which was impressive. The staff was really on top of it. I would give 5 stars for what they did. The bus boy was very attentive and kept the whole table in order.
So you’re probably wondering about the two stars. I was completely unimpressed with my dinner entrée. I ordered the SPAGHETTI FRUTTI di MARE which was $ 24. The dish consisted of Spaghetti, bottleneck clams, mussels, shrimp, mahi mahi, calamari, a scallop, white wine, garlic, extra virgin olive oil & chili flake. I asked Gaetano if my dish was spicy. He said, «No!» He was probably thinking I didn’t like spice. I told him to make it extra spicy. He told me not to worry that the chef was Mexican. I then told him to tell the chef to hurt me with heat.
Fast forward to my dish arriving. It was not even close to being spicy. The Pasta was completely tasteless and not served hot. I understand we had 11 entrees hitting the table and they all can’t be hot but mine surely was sitting a while at the pass. The white wine, garlic & olive oil sauce was completely void. I actually had to attempt to fix it at the table myself. There was a bowl of red pepper chili flake at the table which I used to add to my pasta and a bottle of Olive oil that I generously poured over my pasta. It tasted better but I had to fix it myself and I shouldn’t have to do that for a plate of pasta that costs $ 24. Also the mahi mahi was so over cooked it was icky and the clams had some sand particles which is a huge pet peeve of mine. The mussels and shrimp were amazing. Oh and the calamari consisted of one single tiny ring of squid. It was like Where’s Waldo with squid.
If I could go back in time, I wish I could have ordered anything else off the menu except what I ordered. I have no idea how I could have selected the worse possible dish on such an impressive menu. I was really letdown.
I’m not sure how everyone else’s dishes tasted. I was able to taste my wives pepper crusted ahi and it was good. After tasting her dish I really knew I had the bad dish on the table. My little one had the risotto and I could tell she wasn’t that impressed. When we make it at home she can’t stop eating it. Her only comment was that it was too salty. In fact, when I told her we were going to wrap it up, she didn’t even want to take it home. And my little one loves good food. She did tell me that if she could write a review she would go 2 stars. I’m going to have to agree with her.
Now there were a few bright spots. The pistachio ice crème was delicious and it is the only reason I would come back here. Pistachio is one of my favorite flavors and I can usually only find it in Italy, so I was excited to see it on the menu here. Also the Lemoncello was very good too. I hear that it was house made. I would order that again. I really didn’t like the chocolate cake. It had a deep taste of real chocolate which I do not like.
The room is fancy. There are some great little rooms for intimate private dinning. The bar is beautiful. The whole area is very elegant. I can not say a bad thing about the space.
Would I come back to eat here? Probably not. Based off of my dish this place is over priced for what you get. I would have expected the most amazing pasta dish for $ 24 but instead I was given a dish that was tasteless, bland & uninspired. I had such high hopes walking in here and I walked out completely dissatisfied. This place puts on a good show but the food is not part of it.

Excelente comida lleve a mi esposa a celebrar su cumpleaños a Chicago y ella eligió este Restaurant basado en comentarios publicados en Unilocal,fue una gran elección la pasamos excelente la comida estaba genial, fresca, con gran sabor el risotto muy recomendado pero definitivamente lo que marco la diferencia fue la atención del personal particularmente para lo mejor de la noche, habían camareros por todas partes prestos a servirte, mi mesera pasó toda la noche juntó a nosotros lo que hizo que sólo con la mirada sabía lo que quería el personal mexicano que trabaja ahí fueron muy atentos viva Mexico C.br.n.s, lo único malo el portero un croata mal educado como sólo ellos saben serlos