Osteria Via Stato

A casual Italian restaurant, where people enjoy antipasti & wine, a plate of pasta or a full Italian meal, all served with the warmth and hospitality

8 / 10
244
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  • Phone

    (312) 642-8450

  • Website

    osteriaviastato.com

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  • Type

    Italian Restaurant

Address

620 N State St (at E Ontario St) Chicago , IL 60654 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 86


Keywords:

wine veal meatballs lettuce entertain desserts all you can eat good for dates great value risotto off-menu items salads sautéed spinach cheesecake casual gelato outdoor seating short ribs dinner potatoes meats brunch food
Lucille Fisher

Good Roman style pizzas . Crusts are thin and crisp, a nice change from Chicago deep dish or regular pizzas . Very good salads on offer as well , to round off a well balanced meal.

Todd Bida

The sautéed spinach is the best I've had since the Gore Hotel in London. Great salads great pizza .

Redeye Chicago

In the mood for grabbing a drink but don't exactly know what? This place offers a sample of 20 value Italian reds paired with appetizers for just $20! Check out this deal every night from 5:30-7:30pm. Read more

ISC Chicago

Christmas Eve - Feast of the Seven Fishes : Baccala Spread with Crostini , Rhode Island Calamari with Hot Cherry Peppers , Grilled Octopus & Fingerling Potatoes , Tuna & Gigante Bean Salad

Lettuce Entertain You

It pays to belong at Osteria Via Stato! Earn points on every purchase toward meals, trips & wine . Ask your server about the Lettuce Entertain You Frequent Diner Club. Read more

Meredith B

My favorite restaurant in Chicago. Always the best service. They truly care for their customers. Menu is amazing! End your meal with the Carmel gelato !!

ISC Chicago

Christmas Eve - Feast of the Seven Fishes : Linguini Seafood with Calamari , Scallops , Shrimp , Spicy Tomato Sauce

ISC Chicago

Christmas Eve - Feast of the Seven Fishes : House-Marinated Olives, Roasted Garlic with Balsamic Vinegar , Salt Crusted Ciabatta Bread

Martin Slusarz

Food was fantastic! Attended a party there and we had appetizers , salads , main courses and desert . Every mouthful was spectacular!

ISC Chicago

Baccala (Salt Cod ) Spread, CrostiniRhode Island Calamari , Hot Cherry PeppersGrilled Octopus , Fingerling Potatoes

Kathy B.

My favorite restaurant . EXCELLENT service every time, and the chef even made a dish that was a special a few weeks prior to our (yet another) visit.

Elizabeth McB

Tried the Osteria side - everything we got was perfect. Good drinks. Balsamic and garlic for the bread is great. Try the mini veal meatballs !

Ricel Almadovar

Amazing staff - truly accommodating! Simple yet delicious food and drinks. Great for a cozy watering hole! Love it!

ISC Chicago

Christmas Eve - Feast of the Seven Fishes : Local Butternut Squash Puree, Crispy Kennebec Potatoes

Myra Rubin

Love sitting in the bar area...great place to relax , drink wine + share small plates and pizzas . I order mine xtra crispy . Grilled octopus delish and meatballs very tender!

ISC Chicago

Seafood Linguine (Calamari , Scallops , Shrimp , Spicy Tomato Sauce )

ISC Chicago

Christmas Eve - Feast of the Seven Fishes : Ricotta Cheesecake , Wild Huckleberry Sauce

ISC Chicago

Seafood Stew (Seared Scallops , Shrimp , Market Fish , Garlic Ciabatta Bread )

Gabriel Juache

Do yourself favor and get their BLT. It's seriously the best!! Also if you sit at the patio you may even get to see Roger (a dirty pigeon famous for liking to hang out there)

Emily Belden

Their bread is insane. Spongey inside, crispy outside. Bathe it in EEVO for a grand slam. Oh and their chopped salad is to die for.

lexi hoffman

Lettuce Entertain You is the best when it comes to handling food allergies; the rest of the restaurant industry needs to take note. I have a ton of food allergies & I'm always comfortable eating here!

Time Out Chicago

How do Italians celebrate Easter? With a buffet . David DiGregorio stocks this feast with frittatas , French toast , strada, an omelette station and—are you ready for this?—a ricotta doughnut station. Read more

ISC Chicago

TIRAMISU (VERMONT CREAMERY MASCARPONE, VALRHONA COCOA POWDER , ESPRESSO-SOAKED LADY FINGERS)

Nauman Noor

Gelatos are awesome especially the burnt caramel . Pizzas are thin crust and would please any New Yorker

Time Out Chicago

The Lettuce Entertain You team lures continuous crowds here with Italian shared plates offered at reasonable prices. Read more

Rx

Best thin crust pizza in the city . Lots of small plates to try. Everyone from the people who seat you to the waiters/bartenders, busboys and managers make sure you have a great dining experience!

ISC Chicago

Roasted Garlic , Balsamic VinegarSalt Crusted Ciabatta Bread

Ray Olmeda

Try the Italian Dinner Party - For 38.95 per person you get all you can eat from the Antipasto offering and the two pasta dishes, in addition to a main course plus sides. Not only is a good value but

Peter Hanna

Anyone who thinks Quartino comes close to Osteria either has no taste buds or no mind. This place has some of the best Italian food in the city .

Michelle McGowan

Can't go wrong with Pizzeria Via Stato, or it's sister restaurant Osteria. Spend a relaxed evening in the pizzeria with orange olive oil marinated olives , veal meatballs and woodfired cracker crust pi

Jeremy Shields

Grilled octopus was fantastic, pizzas are thin, crispy and absolutely delicious.

Kristi L

Whipped potatoes rival my grandma's...and she is from Oklahoma which means they are amazing.

Pierre Bonura

Beat Italian food in Chicago. Go for the Italian Dinner Party . You won't be sorry!

Ana

Everything on the menu is good. My favorite place in Chicago.

Augie Ray

Cheese and desserts were particularly good at brunch , as was the service.

Tony Verkruyse

Best thin crust pizza in town ... actually the best pizza in town . The Italian bread and celery Caesar are awesome as well .

@jayelarex

Get the daily Risotto special.

Rx

One of my favorite places to eat...especially the pizzeria . My family loves it. The staff are great and the food is excellent with lots of choices for grazing.

ISC Chicago

Roasted Local Butternut Squash

ISC Chicago

Christmas Eve - Feast of the Seven Fishes

Nauman Noor

Great pizzas in River North, fresh ingredients - may have to wait a few minutes even with reservations Read more

Cathy Ugel

The ricotta cheesecake is to die for!

Natalie K

Really great risotto , not too creamy.

Janice Galli

I could make a meal on the roasted garlic and housemade bead. Delizioso!

Ethan Adams

Party room is great for big groups.

ISC Chicago

Our third Restaurant Week 2020 dinner

Carlos Calles

Short rib brusccetta! Delicious antipasti .

Michelle B

The arugula salad is simply a must - hearty, flavorful and fresh. Goes perfectly with any white or red wine you may fancy .

Jonathan

Sometimes if the bar is full they'll serve you the full menu on the pizza side of the restaurant .

ISC Chicago

An annual tradition

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