Have lunched here several times, always have had first rate service & well executed Italian dining. Most recently, a salad of baby arugula with thinly sliced artichoke was pleasant (the raw artichoke was a little odd & lacking in flavour) & rigatoni with sausage & tomato cream sauce was exceptional. All was washed down by a beautiful Sicilian Nero D'Avola... more

I just came back from a recent trip to the heart of Tuscany. This restaurant resembles those flavors as much as is possible here in the USA. Only one thing, the portions are American, large, and enough to share! more

My wife and I returned a second night. Excellent food and friendly service. Generous portions. glad we got tables on weeknights without reservations despite convention in town more

nice place for a date more

On a recent trip to Chicago (September, 2008), we had a very enjoyable dinner at Coco Pazzo. The service was good. My husband had the pasta with peas and sausage while I enjoyed the salmon and lentils. For dessert, we shared the ice cream and gelato trio - pistachio, raspberry, and vanilla - a real treat for two (mostly) non-dessert... more

Excellent, inventive Italian food. Friendly, professional service. more

Just had dinner here last weekend when in Chicago. Loved the atmosphere of this place. The food was great and the service was excellent. Especially enjoyed the wine list, stuffed zucchini flowers, potato leek soup and pasta. A bit out of the way from where we were staying but well worth the walk or cab ride. My husband is Italian... more

overall, one of my best dining experiences EVER. the staff is unbelievable and totally anticipates your every need. the food was excellent if you like tuscan italian. they surprised me with a birthday dessert (my b/f made a call a few weeks in advance) and they came through with a personalized dessert. wow, wow, wow. more

Ate here while making sales call at Northwestern Hospital with colleague. Quick and easy for lunch, great atmosphere - loved the exposed beams and old brick. Sourdough bread with olive oil was a nice start and we shared an appetizer hodge-podge (orzo, brocolli, artichoke) etc which was nice. I had a grilled chicken sandwhich which came in some kind of... more