| Bad, bad, bad customer service!! |
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Reviewed By stevenm |
Jul 23, 2007 |
The location is great, food and coffee OK, but I was really amazed by the sarcastic and poor attitude of the owner. I will NEVER return.
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Listed below are links to reviews of Ventrella's from around the web.
[ more from centerstagechicago]
"Handmade by a local artisan who works out of his home, expect classic Italian flavors like stracciatella (a light chocolate chip) and nocciola (hazelnut) as well as more American varieties like the tart and creamy mandarin orange sorbetto, studded with di..."
[ more from chicago.metromix]
"Just moved into the area and this place is fantastic. An owner who can take a joke and give a joke. Delicious simple food...."
[ more from chicagoreader]
"James Ventrella modeled his homey Ravenswood cafe on the restaurants and shops he visited as a child in Chicago's Italian neighborhoods. "I wanted to pick up a store from Harlem Avenue in, like, 1950 and just drop it here on Damen," he says...."
[ more from dailycandy]
"With traditional flavors like stracciatella (Italia’s version of chocolate chip), nocciola (hazelnut), and a pistachio that will knock your calze off, you’ll be hard-pressed to choose just one. The menu also includes paninis, Nutell..."
[ more from metromix.chicagotribune]
"Inside the 1920s building you'll find the original tin roof and wood floors, refurbished by owner James Ventrella before opening in early July 2006, plus a vintage Italian cooler and furniture from the '30s and '40s, like the old-fashioned pastry counter...."
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