Calo Ristorante

Calo Ristorante offers the best in authentic Italian and American dishes. The dining room features naturally exposed brick walls and hardwood floors, with murals of Old World Italy for a traditional feel.

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  • Phone

    (773) 271-7725

  • Website

    calorestaurant.com

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    CaloRistorante

  • Type

    Italian Restaurant

Address

5343 N Clark St (at Summerdale Ave) Chicago , IL 60640 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Dinner
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 68


Keywords:

Italian food good for dates good for groups big portions great value risotto ribs desserts Mediterranean salad spicy food delivery cute flourless chocolate cake dinner ice cream bar vodka meats sausage good for special occasions
Carol

I loved the Ravioli Milanese, the sauce was absolutely fantastic. The filling was so flavorful and it was the perfect portion size! A great Italian spot in Andersonville

Angie Osmanski

Love this place! My favorite Italian restaurant in the city . The best fettuccine Alfredo I've EVER had!! Baked clams , calamari are also delicious!

nemo serges

Very cute place, great place ti bring a date. There were a lot of options and everything looked good. I had the Carbonara pizza and a mushroom risotto , both were excellent. Good portions too!

Kerry Nevel

Get this- really good fried chicken !! The kind you can eat the next day, cold, and it tastes even better. Sometimes their pastas sauces can be a bit salty so this is a good alternative.

Avrom litin

Our current local go to place for Italian food . Free parking across the street and easy pickup from the front counter. Love their Mushroom ravioli

DanL Niermann

Consider sharing an entree... Am officially leaving in a food coma. Amazing food & friendly service staff made for a great dining experience

Dana Tedesco

EVERYTHING was good! This is legit Italian food ! LEGIT! Rapini Salsiccia Pizza was perfect balance of bitter greens against creamy sauce & cheesy sausage with a light & crispy crust!

Marcella

This place has been around for years. They pour a nice drinks lots of fresh foods , friendly staff and was here before the neighborhood became so popular.

Scott Poston

Wedge salad , service, atmosphere, drink menu... All excellent. Perfect spot for date night or a nice going out night.

Larry Hall

Everything here is delicious. I'm a big fan of their minestrone . Also I've ate the gnocchi Gorgonzola more times than I can count. It's so damn good.

Heather D

Authentic Italian dishes and huge portions . Great place for a date.

Divya Anand

Their portions are huge! And definitely try the flourless chocolate cake with raspberry sauce

Jeff F

This is a great place to go for every occasion - night out, grab a bite during the week, holidays and special events . Sakeeb, ALWAYS makes you welcome!!

Derrick Heldt

Everything is wonderful here

Lori B

Great Penne Vodka !!! So tasty and large portion , enough to share! Calamari is tender and lightly fried! Service was phenomenal!

Lucy

Pasta with shrimp and mushrooms is incredible! Tasty seafood appetizers ????

Mauricio Brito

Good enviroment, service and food !

Alfie Martin

is having myself Fettuccine Monte Mare with Mostaccioli pasta and fresh octopus .

Kate Stranberg

fun bar to hang out in. and great thin crust pizza !! (great delivery too!)

The Nannerpuss

OMG... The focaccia bread that comes to the table is some of the best I've ever had in my life!

Alfie Martin

is having FARFALLE CON VERDURA. Asparagus , roasted red peppers , zucchini , tomato sauce . #caloristorante #andersonvillechicago

Alix Record

Pastas , clam dishes, steaks , mixed drinks

Ryan Mc Donald

Pastas are great.

Erica Grigg @EricaGrigg

Try the focaccia & take it home if you cant finish... It's soo scrumptious even the next day!

Joseph B.

Pizza is just OK, but I'd like to dine in some time to try other items on the menu.

Elyse Holguin

How can we ever try dessert when the portions could feed a whole family?? Very good.

Eliana Pendragon

This place is amazing! Try absolutely anything!

Sean C

Lunch special pasta is the way to go

Holly Huddleston

Great pizza ! I love their Mediterranean salad too!

Mikey Diaz

The food is always delicious here!

Christopher Sterling

Get calamari fritti Davola if you like it spicy !!

Pavithra M

The Tiramisu is out of this world.

Katerina Babinski

If you like pasta stuffed with cheese , covered with cream sauce , topped with cheese and garnished with cheese (and who doesn't?), get the gnocchi gorganzola!

Jen

Late night high end Italian food with a great atmosphere.

Beau Brown

Great atmosphere and HUGE portions . A wonderful experience for any occasion.

Rahul Bhattacharya

Deep dish pizza and pasta is awesome!

Moira Corcoran

The homemade warm apple tart w/ ice cream is to die for!!

Stevie Kuenn

I'm still bummed they put in windows, but still a classic. Come on Friday or Saturday night for the 1984 wedding ambience.

John Hart

Bernhelm Wheat bourbon is a nice Makers alternative.

Chellz @Coasttocoasterstudio

The calamari is EXCELLENT!

Ninah Randolph

Got a meatball pizza . The meatballs tasted odd but the rest of the pizza was good

Mitch Dominguez

The meatballs are amazing!!

Joey D

Got to have the grilled calamari !! It's a fav alright!!

Chris Foreman

They drop their prices for carry out , partially because they don't include the soup or salad but everything was less than the menu price, that's a first.

Leatrice Buckley

Great food great environment

Nancy Geden

the diavola pizza is spicy & delish!

Faris Nijim

Good food, but order bottled beer not draft . Both Harp and 312 taste like Miller Lite...

Kidell Powell

Try fettuccini alfredo with spinach noodles

Kachalsky Anna

Grilled calamari !!!!

Mark

Be sure to request "Juan" if you want excellent service!!!

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