Listed below are links to reviews of Spiaggia Restaurant from around the web.
[ more from 10best]
"A restaurant town in the truest sense of the term, Chicago extends far beyond Polish sausage, deep-dish pizza, and world-class steaks. Thanks to corner vendors and legends like the original Pizzeria Uno, Gino's East, Gene and Georgetti, and Morton’s, thos..."
[ more from centerstagechicago]
"Take for example, the wood-grilled Mediterranean sea bass with Umbrian white beans, rapini and a black olive sauce, a delicate and flavorful dish that quietly wows. Other praised entrees include wood-roasted filet mignon with marrow and herb crust, hen of..."
[ more from chicago-hotels.tripadvisor]
"Extremely overpriced and overrated supposed 'best' Italian restaurant as named by many review publications. I know here in the States we're used to monstrous portions and "all-you-can-eat"...."
[ more from chicagoreader]
"Whoever says people don't dress for dinner anymore hasn't been to Spiaggia lately: the guests are as perfectly appointed as the room. Chef Tony Mantuano offers tasting menus, but on this visit we went full bore and ordered a la carte, starting with sea sc..."
[ more from dailycandy]
"Spiaggia chef Tony Mantuano is opening his kitchen for a series of classes inspired by his new cookbook, Eleganza Italiana in Cucina. The four classes will focus on the courses of classic Italian meals and start this Saturday where a real Italian banquet..."
[ more from dinesite]
"A scaled down version of Spiaggia, the cafe offers lighter fare and fewer selections than its more formal sibling without sacrificing style, quality, or the to-die-for views of Michigan Avenue and the lakefront. In doing so, Cafe Spiaggia allows diners to..."
[ more from fodors]
| "A couple of dining options here: 2 tasting menus, 1 a la carte menu (split into the suggested 3 courses of appetizer, small pasta dish and main entree). Rabbit lion wrapped with pancetta was a great choice for appetizer...." |
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[ more from frommers]
"You can order a la carte or a seven-course degustation menu; entree choices change often and emphasize seasonal ingredients. Recent starters included carpaccio of smoked Sicilian swordfish or pork loin wrapped in pancetta, served with sautéed artic..."
[ more from gayot]
| "Chef Tony Mantuano was the original architect of this super-luxe Italian restaurant (1984). He went out on his own for a time, but came back to command the kitchen once again...." |
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[ more from gayot]
| "Frescos inspired by Andrea Mantegna's fifteenth-century paintings for the Camera degli Sposi in Mantua help make this sleek café perfect for a tryst, if you sit at a table for two in a window alcove overlooking the cityscape. It's also less expensive tha..." |
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[ more from judysbook]
| "The great thing about it is that the menu shares many of the the same items as the five-star restaurant that shares the same name but at a fraction of the pretense and cost. It's a small place so make sure you make reservations in advance...." |
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[ more from metromix.chicagotribune]
"Cafe Spiaggia is the easygoing younger sibling of Spiaggia, the upscale Italian restaurant down the hall. In the Cafe, chef Tony Mantuano tones down the cost, but not the devotion to simple, seasonal food...."
[ more from metromix.chicagotribune]
"Spiaggia continues its reign as one of this town's premiere dining destinations, Italian or otherwise. Nominated for the prestigious James Beard Outstanding Restaurant Award in 2006, chef Tony Mantuano (who took home the James Beard Award for Best Chef--M..."
[ more from mmmchicago]
"Frontera Grill's Rick Bayless is contending for an award for his cookbook, Mexican Everyday, and Charlie Trotter, of the eponymous restaurant, got a nomination for his TV show, The Kitchen Sessions. Also vying for food media awards are Channel 7 and Chann..."
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[ more from tripadvisor]
"Extremely overpriced and overrated supposed 'best' Italian restaurant as named by many review publications. I know here in the States we're used to monstrous portions and "all-you-can-eat"...."
[ more from wcities]
"This is fine dining on the Mag Mile, without having to go overboard on the cash or the clothes. Right next door to the posh cafe is its smart, sophisticated and casual sister Spiaggia...."
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