The evening was mediocre (sub-par foods, unmerited pricing) until we went to pay our bill. Then, the fireworks hit. We were in a larger party (seven), and we asked to split the bill between three credit cards and cash. We notated each part to be paid on the credit card, on the bill, and on cocktail napkins. We were told... more

Came here with the family on a Sunday late afternoon, after a visit to the Garfield Park conservatory; hadn't been to the "Heart of Italy" enclave for ages. Have to say the West Side looks better than it used to. They have valet parking (looks like all the places on S Oakley do) for $5. The food was just terrific:... more

If you have a little spirit of adventure, and a good guide or map take a chance on the Heart of Italy section of Chicago. Don't take a wrong turn or you will be lost and no one will tell you how to get where you are going because they don't know themselves. It's a secret location with restaurants on... more