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Formento's

Italian Restaurant$$$$

West Town, Chicago

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Formento's

7.8^/10

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The experts at Chicago Tribune and Redeye Chicago recommend this place
"wrong with the shrimp scampi...and the Sunday gravy..."(3 Tips)
"Loved the relish tray."(2 Tips)
"Great cocktails, wines, food and service."(12 Tips)
"... be back. The octopus is the best I've ever had and the wine..."(5 Tips)

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sunday gravy
wine
relish tray
good for groups
happy hour
wedge salad
good for dates
eggplant parmigiana
restaurants
sub sandwiches
zucchini
meats
vodka
pork
dinner
brunch food
antipasto
good for special occasions
carbonara
guanciale
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Redeye ChicagoFebruary 5, 2015
Sunday gravy is a must. A big juicy meatball and links of fennel sausage are bathed in a magnificent meaty red sauce, and it's all spooned tableside over housemade pasta. Read more
Taylored WinesJanuary 15, 2015
600 bottle wine list, and excellent food to accompany the great selection. We recommend the relish tray, the meatballs and the rigatoni alla vodka & having the sommelier pair the perfect bottle
It's A Major PlusJanuary 31, 2015
Been here 5+ times
You have to try the Timpano, it is to-die-for. Quail Saltimbocca is absolutely exquisite. Fontina-Creamed Escarole is a Yasss! So is the calamari. Oh, and ALL THE DESSERTS! Great wine list!
ReserveFebruary 10, 2016
The Wedge Salad is dressed in a sweet vinaigrette & loaded with antipasti (salami, provolone, mortadella and pepperoncini) this wedge salad marries fresh & hearty flavors in the most delicious way. Read more
Chris VitaleOctober 13, 2019
What a great place! Just came for the second time and was even more impressed than the first! Had a large party and everyone loved it! It’s a must visit! The best food and first class service!
Chris VitaleFebruary 17, 2017
What a great place! Came here for a friend's 40th and will definitely be back. The octopus is the best I've ever had and the wine selection is sure to impress. Highly recommend!
ReserveAugust 4, 2016
The sandwiches at Formento’s in Chicago — including a sub with salami, and mortadella, a ciabatta roll with zucchini, mozzarella, and pesto, and an eggplant Parmesan baguette — are oh so satisfying. Read more
Emily BastenJune 21, 2015
Great cocktails, wines, food and service. Ordered the chicken, carbonara, mozzarella antipasti, and was given complementary calamari. Loved everything.
ReserveFebruary 10, 2016
The Canestri with Sunday Gravy is spaghetti, organic eggs, savory guanciale (cured pork), with a kick of black pepper and Pecorino Romano. Read more
Jillian JacksonMarch 16, 2015
This place is amazing...you can't go wrong with the shrimp scampi...and the Sunday gravy...but try it all..I know I do 😋
Amanda AizussOctober 11, 2015
try the carbonara but get it to share with the table because it's so rich! And the chocolate cake is good (I don't generally like cake)
Noel RodriguezJuly 28, 2015
Overall a good place. I didn't love it but I'd go again. Items start around $18. Calamari is def a get. Meatballs are pretty great. My pasta dish was a miss.
Chicago TribuneMay 29, 2015
The shrimp scampi is a splurge. The massive New Zealand langoustines will set you back $26 or so, but it’s a terrific product. Read more
Brian MacQueenMarch 12, 2015
Get the Grasshopper cocktail for dessert. Seriously. It has the flavor and consistency of melted mint chocolate chip ice cream. That's a good thing.
Michael WayneMarch 26, 2015
Fun retro ambiance and spectacular service. Check out the "Fifty Wines under $50" on the extensive wine list. Loved the relish tray.
RegEMay 24, 2016
Limited menu but great wine and champagne options. Perfect plates.....not your typical HUGE American portions. Neighborhood gem, but service can be a bit slow.
Leland BrewsterApril 17, 2015
Impressive wine list, great fresh pasta, and I highly recommend the whole fish!
Shelley JSeptember 14, 2016
Happy hour at the bar and patio 4:30-6:30. Half price glasses of wine, half price antipasti. The best.
Daisy ZookSeptember 13, 2021
Some of the pasta servings were very small. Had meatballs and frito misto (calamari) - both were good. Tiramisu was very dry and no liquor in it. Service seemed rushed.
Raed MansourDecember 27, 2017
The server and service were good, but they had didn't have a lot of patience pointing out their vegetarian options and they did have some on the menu. Just take time to read through it.
Matt www.Travelyaps.comSeptember 15, 2016
I don't know what supersedes the other, the food or the ambiance. Love this place!
Joey NowakOctober 4, 2015
Best pasta I've ever had. Tremendous service, great vibe.
JayJune 18, 2018
Amazing pasta made from scratch & great service
Jillian JacksonMarch 16, 2015
The wine list is extremely diverse...it feels like I'm at home here
L KSeptember 1, 2017
Tasty food, small portions, expensive. It all adds up!
J BedsMarch 2, 2015
Amazing food, atmosphere.
peter kafkaJuly 3, 2017
Excellent lamb
Anastasia BelozertsevaMarch 25, 2016
Pretty standard italian restaurants. Honestly, none of the dishes really stood out to me
Paola VenturiniMarch 27, 2022
Carbonara 🍝
Sarah KimFebruary 7, 2022
The carbonara.
George DamoulakisJune 23, 2019
Nothing is good here . Just a good location, hip neighborhood but the food is awful and extremely pricey!
Michael John FerryNovember 11, 2015
Food was terrific. Service was meh.

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