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- Chicago TribuneSeptember 4, 2015Impressive and surely a dish that can last well into fall, is the farm egg with its molten yolk resting atop a sensual bed of polenta and showered with shavings of summer truffle. Read more
- Jordan MJune 6, 2017Skip the oft-praised burrata and try the heavenly egg + polenta instead. Found cacio e pepe to be overcooked and wish I had ordered the gnocchi.
- ChicagoistAugust 1, 2014Their gnocchi is absolutely superb combining light-as-air gnocchi with a wonderful wild-boar ragu. It is truly a soul-warming dish that is much needed on these cold, winter nights. Read more
- EpicuriousJanuary 22, 2015Here you'll find one of Chicago's prettiest, most cosmopolitan cafés, with windows looking out on the lake and walls covered with colorful faux-Renaissance murals. Read more
- Stef LingOctober 22, 2012Order a few Piattini (small dishes) to come out along with your entrees to help round out the meal. Try the Gnocchi with Wild Boar Ragu.
- The Cafe Spiaggia Coffee Counter is open all day, serving high quality coffee and pastries prepared by Spiaggia's pastry chef.
- Chef Tony Mantuano's gnocchi is famous, and for good reason. You can't get better gnocchi in Chicago...or maybe anywhere.
- Hamid Alan9aryApril 9, 2019The espresso and affogatto here are v nice. Along with a beautiful view n nice ambiance
- Christopher FlossNovember 25, 2014A comfortable, yet elegant, Italian dining experience. Having lived in Rome for 4 years, I found the pasta dishes to be very authentic.
- Colleen DilenschneiderNovember 24, 2013Incredible food and service. Leave enough time to enjoy it with a nice bottle of wine and a view of Michigan Avenue!
- Chicago TribuneJuly 17, 2015Our best tip if you're dining at the new cafe: Order the burrata. You won't regret it. Read more
- The food, decor, and service here at first rate. That said, the menu is not the old cafe. Seems like they want the place to be a sampling menu for big bro Spiaggia.
- Town and Country MagazineMay 17, 2012"Arguably the best Italian restaurant in town." As seen in Town & Country, January, 2012, page 20