Best Authentic Restaurants in Goose Island

We tried the brunch today. It was awesome. We liked the smaller portions to be able to share and try a bunch of things. Everything was flavorful and delicious. This was great for a group that was open to trying new things.

Great spot for some good Italian food and at an affordable price. We enjoyed our meal and the food came out pretty fast. Everything tasted delicious

We had the iconic rigatoni, the tiramisu and that was all we were able to get because the portions are pretty big. Honestly wish I would’ve been able to get items to-go because there was so much that I wanted to try. Definitely come in with a big appetite because you will be fed well! Very cozy tables which I personally don’t mind but might not be for everyone. Server was fantastic and I will definitely be coming back!

Did I just have a.... religious experience? I will think about that fried artichoke for the rest of forever. We also had the Suppli Ragu which was crunchy on the outside and soft pillowy cheesy goodness on the inside. The crispy mushrooms on the Bosciaola pizza were a revelation, the mortadella panino was also very good. Our server recommended the Tagliatelle with its "warm winter spices" and it was spot on. The crispy guanciale in the Amatriciana was so tasty. We finished with the pistachio gelato and the cherry sorbet. The gelato was buttery, nutty perfection and the sorbet was like the perfect distillation of a sour cherry pie. Outstanding food! The decor is a little boring/generic but that doesn't usually matter to us so much. I also thought the prices were a smidge high for certain pasta dishes. Also where is the pasta alla gricia?! Seems like an important addition to a very Roman menu. Overall, loved it! Highly recommend.

We go here for my husbands birthday dinner and it has yet to disappoint, knowledgeable team, beautiful decor, amazing execution… I recommend this for any special occasion