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
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 |
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.
The sautéed spinach is the best I've had since the Gore Hotel in London. Great salads great pizza .
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
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
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
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 !!
Christmas Eve - Feast of the Seven Fishes : Linguini Seafood with Calamari , Scallops , Shrimp , Spicy Tomato Sauce
Christmas Eve - Feast of the Seven Fishes : House-Marinated Olives, Roasted Garlic with Balsamic Vinegar , Salt Crusted Ciabatta Bread
Food was fantastic! Attended a party there and we had appetizers , salads , main courses and desert . Every mouthful was spectacular!
Baccala (Salt Cod ) Spread, CrostiniRhode Island Calamari , Hot Cherry PeppersGrilled Octopus , Fingerling Potatoes
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.
Tried the Osteria side - everything we got was perfect. Good drinks. Balsamic and garlic for the bread is great. Try the mini veal meatballs !
Amazing staff - truly accommodating! Simple yet delicious food and drinks. Great for a cozy watering hole! Love it!
Christmas Eve - Feast of the Seven Fishes : Local Butternut Squash Puree, Crispy Kennebec Potatoes
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!
Seafood Linguine (Calamari , Scallops , Shrimp , Spicy Tomato Sauce )
Christmas Eve - Feast of the Seven Fishes : Ricotta Cheesecake , Wild Huckleberry Sauce
Seafood Stew (Seared Scallops , Shrimp , Market Fish , Garlic Ciabatta Bread )
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)
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.
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!
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
TIRAMISU (VERMONT CREAMERY MASCARPONE, VALRHONA COCOA POWDER , ESPRESSO-SOAKED LADY FINGERS)
Gelatos are awesome especially the burnt caramel . Pizzas are thin crust and would please any New Yorker
The Lettuce Entertain You team lures continuous crowds here with Italian shared plates offered at reasonable prices. Read more
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!
Roasted Garlic , Balsamic VinegarSalt Crusted Ciabatta Bread
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
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 .
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
Grilled octopus was fantastic, pizzas are thin, crispy and absolutely delicious.
Whipped potatoes rival my grandma's...and she is from Oklahoma which means they are amazing.
Beat Italian food in Chicago. Go for the Italian Dinner Party . You won't be sorry!
Everything on the menu is good. My favorite place in Chicago.
Cheese and desserts were particularly good at brunch , as was the service.
Best thin crust pizza in town ... actually the best pizza in town . The Italian bread and celery Caesar are awesome as well .
Get the daily Risotto special.
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.
Roasted Local Butternut Squash
Christmas Eve - Feast of the Seven Fishes
Great pizzas in River North, fresh ingredients - may have to wait a few minutes even with reservations Read more
The ricotta cheesecake is to die for!
Really great risotto , not too creamy.
I could make a meal on the roasted garlic and housemade bead. Delizioso!
Party room is great for big groups.
Our third Restaurant Week 2020 dinner
Short rib brusccetta! Delicious antipasti .
The arugula salad is simply a must - hearty, flavorful and fresh. Goes perfectly with any white or red wine you may fancy .
Sometimes if the bar is full they'll serve you the full menu on the pizza side of the restaurant .
An annual tradition
A Chicago must! Champagne options are endless and desserts are inventive and delicious - Jessica Toliuszis
Service is outstanding. Great piano bar with a low key setting. Staff is very friendly! - Michael Dorsey
The pizza was good, fresh ingredients used. Try the 100% Blood Orange Aranciata Drink - Lyndsey