La Storia

4.5

1040 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

La Storia is a genuine Italian experience where guests share in the rich culture of the Italian table. Join us in Chicago’s historic gold coast neighborhood and enjoy faithful renditions of beloved regional dishes. Indulge in our specialty handcrafted pastas, made in house, daily in the Sardinian style.

Patio seating is first come, first serve. In order to be seated, we ask that you arrive early and with your complete party. We ask guests to assist us by limiting the table times for parties: 2ppl (1hr 30mins), 3-4ppl (1hr 45mins), 5-6ppl (2hrs).

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar, Regional Italian (Sardinia)
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 915-5950
Website
http://lastoriachicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Daniele Sotgiu
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, La Storia can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Morgan Aloma: (786) 257-6335

Location
1154 N Dearborn Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
Neighborhood
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Cross street
Division
Parking details
N/A
Public transit
70 Division Bus, 22 Clark Bus, 36 Broadway Bus
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us at La Storia for Happy Hour Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4 PM to 6 PM. See our website for the most up to date menu.

Popular dishes

Beet Salad$13.00
Roasted assorted beets, frisee, pecans, smoked ricotta, strawberry/honey dressing
Insalata di Spinaci$13.00
Baby spinach, orange wedge, parmesan cheese, capers, crispy chickpeas, and balsamic reduction dressing
Pasta e Fagioli$12.00
Borlotti beans, tomato sauce, broken spaghetti, and rotini pasta on a mirepoix broth
Burrata$18.00
pea coulis, tomato confit, basil oil, crispy Sardinian bread carasau and rosemary
Arancini alla Amatriciana$15.00
Fried rice balls on amatriciana style, fonduta valdostana, truffle paste and roasted hazelnuts
Salumi$18.00
Chef selection of cured meats & cheese, traditional accompaniments
Fritto del Pescatore$19.00
Fried Calamari, shrimp, zucchini, sundried tomato, romesco and tartar sauce
Polpo Arrosto$21.00
Roasted octopus, potato salad, cannellini beans, parsley, celery root, saba dressing
Tartar di Tonno e Mozzarella$23.00
Ahi Tuna, mozzarella cream, fennel, raspberry pearls, red radish, black squid ink chips and pistachio crumbs
Polpette$17.00
Pork & Veal meatballs, tomato sauce, pistachio crumble, gorgonzola dressing

Pasta e Risotto

Gnocchi Genovese$18.00
Basil pesto, pine nut, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, pecorino cheese
Tagliatelle Verdi alla Bolognese$27.00
Pork & Veal Bolognese sauce, parmesan
Orecchiette Pugliese$27.00
Broccoli, Italian sweet & spicy sausage, rosemary, parmesan cheese
Lasagna alla Bolognese$24.00
Traditional Italian lasagna style
Tagliolini Neri Frutti di Mare$32.00
Black squid ink tagliolini, shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, scallops on a brandy red sauce and bottarga on top
Ravioli al Tuorlo d'Uovo$26.00
Ricotta, spinach, egg yolk on a butter sage sauce
Malloreddus al Cinghiale$28.00
Handmade Sardinian pasta, stew wild boar in a Cannonau red wine sauce, thyme and pecorino
Agnolotti$25.00
Stuffed with goat cheese, asparagus, served with asparagus, rosemary butter sauce and cheese
Risotto al Funghi Porcini$26.00
Carnaroli rice, porcini mushrooms, garlic, white wine sauce, truffle paste, parsley and pecorino sardo cheese

Secondi

Branzino Livornese$41.00
Caponata, livornese sauce
Pesce Dentice Rosso alla Griglia$35.00
Red Snapper, trapanese sauce, fried potato confit, lemon capers sauce
Tonno Rosso alla Sarda$37.00
Grilled ahi tuna, served over fregola sauteed with mussels, Nduja and tomato basil sauce, fried focaccia and zucchini pesto
Spalla di Maiale$31.00
Slow cooked pork shoulder, Italian mashed potatoes, milk honey sauce and roasted almonds
Vitello alla Milanese$39.00
Bone in veal chop, breaded and fried, served over roasted rosemary potatoes, cucumber carpaccio and white & black garlic bagna cauda sauce on top
Costolette di Agnello alle Erbe$41.00
Half New Zealand rack of lamb, served over hummus, roasted Sardinian artichokes, crispy chickpeas and gremolada
Tagliata di Manzo$42.00
12oz strip steak, served over roasted sunchoke and thyme, sauteed mix mushrooms, micro arugula on top with pinenuts and parmesan cheese
Roasted Cauliflower Steak$24.00
Served over a cauliflower pure, sage, bread crumbs and pecorino cheese on top

Contorni

$12

Rustic Mashed Potatoes
Caponata di Melanzane
Grilled Asparagus
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
Sauteed Brussel Sprouts and Pancetta
Fried Confit Potatoes

What 1,040 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Storia offers a charming dining experience in a cozy, romantic setting. Known for its "beautiful ambiance" and "amazing food," the restaurant excels in Italian cuisine with standout dishes like gnocchi pesto and rack of lamb. Service is often praised as "wonderful," making it a favorite for locals and visitors alike.

1,040 Reviews

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Michael
Chicago
73 reviews
vip
5.0
73 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, great choices on menu, excellent wine list.
La StoriaResponded 5 days ago
Dear Michael, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed our service, menu selection, and wine list. We look forward to welcoming you back to La Storia Ristorante for another excellent experience. Best regards, The La Storia Team
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4nickt
Chicago
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our go to neighborhood restaurant. Cozy bar. Fine dining with attentive service. The Sorel mural in dining room adds ambience and trivia for out of towners. Fabulous Gold Coast restaurant!
La StoriaResponded 6 days ago
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind words! We’re honored to be your go-to neighborhood spot and thrilled that you enjoy our cozy bar, attentive service, and the charm of the Sorel mural. We look forward to welcoming you back to La Storia Ristorante soon! Best regards, The La Storia Team
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Annabelle
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was good, fast service with very few people around 5 pm. The restaurant workers were all friendly and attentive.
La StoriaResponded on November 14, 2024
Dear Annabelle, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the attentive and friendly service at La Storia Ristorante. Early evenings can indeed make for a peaceful dining experience, and we’re delighted that everything was just right for you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Slavisa The La Storia Ristorante Team
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Carson
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chicago’s hidden gem. Best authentic italian restaurant in the city.
La StoriaResponded on November 11, 2024
Dear Carson, Thank you for such a wonderful compliment! We're thrilled to be considered Chicago's hidden gem and to hear that you enjoyed an authentic Italian experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back to La Storia Ristorante soon! Best regards, The La Storia Team
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Janice
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Simple, delicious Italian fare. It is normally vey loud in the main dining room, but we were seated on the back patio and the noise level was much better.
La StoriaResponded on November 10, 2024
Dear Janice, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the simple, delicious Italian fare and found the quieter ambiance on our back patio to your liking. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful experience. Best regards, The La Storia Team
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Tim
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Kind of disappointing. We went in for our anniversary dinner and I found the staff to be aloof - no one at the entrance when we arrived, no mention of celebrating our anniversary, the waiter didn’t introduce himself. The most involved interaction was when someone on staff misplaced the check after we paid. The food was fine but not worth $100 for two people without alcohol. One dish came out hot and the other came out sort of warm. It also got very loud in the dining area which made it hard to hear. Not really interested in going back.
La StoriaResponded on November 5, 2024
Dear Tim, Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and happy belated anniversary. I’m truly sorry to hear that your evening didn’t feel as special as it should have, from the lack of greeting to the issues with service. We strive to provide a welcoming and memorable experience for every guest, and it sounds like we missed the mark. Please reach out to our manager, Slavisa, through our website or by phone so we can learn more and work to make things right. Your feedback is invaluable to us. Best regards, The La Storia Team
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Tom
Minneapolis
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food including preparation, presentation and taste. Servers were friendly but response to requests was spotty and delayed. Overall, I would certainly dine here again in the future.
La StoriaResponded on October 26, 2024
Dear Tom, Thank you for your kind words about our food—we’re thrilled that you enjoyed the preparation, presentation, and taste! We apologize if our service response was not as prompt as it should have been. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’ll work to improve. We look forward to welcoming you back to La Storia in the future. Best regards, The La Storia Team
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Marco
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We returned from Italy three weeks ago and craved authentic Italian food. La Storia did not disappoint. The Porcini risotto was excellent. My lamb chops were cooked to perfection. The staff were efficient and gracious. A delightful evening in a relaxing atmosphere. I highly recommend La Storia.
La StoriaResponded on October 20, 2024
Dear Marco, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that La Storia met your expectations for authentic Italian cuisine, especially after your return from Italy. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed the porcini risotto, lamb chops, and the gracious service. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful evening! Best regards, The La Storia Team
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Addie
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely excellent! Fantastic service, food and atmosphere. I struggle with finding quieter restaurants and La Storia was perfect for a small group without being too loud. Staff went above and beyond to help!
La StoriaResponded on October 18, 2024
Dear Addie, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service, food, and atmosphere at La Storia. It’s great to know we could provide the perfect setting for your small group. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the team, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The La Storia Team
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Unfortunately the restaurant is lacking in service and quality of the food. We ordered the seafood appetizer , the calamari were tough, the shrimp were rubbery. My branzino was not cooked in the sauce but either fried or cooked in the oven. My wife's pasta was OK. Waitress had so much perfume on that it was overwhelming.
La StoriaResponded on October 13, 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your recent visit didn’t meet your expectations, especially regarding the seafood appetizer, branzino, and service. Please reach out to our manager, Slavisa, through our website or by phone so we can learn more and work to make things right. Your feedback is important to us. Best regards, The La Storia Team
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FAQs

La Storia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 915-5950.

La Storia is rated 4.5 stars by 1040 OpenTable diners.

La Storia does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1154 N Dearborn Ave, Chicago, IL 60610

Additional information

Cross street
Division
Neighborhood
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar, Regional Italian (Sardinia)
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
N/A
Public transit
70 Division Bus, 22 Clark Bus, 36 Broadway Bus
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Daniele Sotgiu
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://lastoriachicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 915-5950
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, La Storia can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Morgan Aloma: (786) 257-6335

Gift card

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La Storia

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

Happy Hour

Beet Salad

Spaghetti Carbonara

Gnocchi Genovese

Antipasti

Beet Salad$13.00

Insalata di Spinaci$13.00

Pasta e Fagioli$12.00

Burrata$18.00

Arancini alla Amatriciana$15.00

Salumi$18.00

Fritto del Pescatore$19.00

Polpo Arrosto$21.00

Tartar di Tonno e Mozzarella$23.00

Polpette$17.00

Pasta e Risotto

Gnocchi Genovese$18.00

Tagliatelle Verdi alla Bolognese$27.00

Orecchiette Pugliese$27.00

Lasagna alla Bolognese$24.00

Tagliolini Neri Frutti di Mare$32.00

Ravioli al Tuorlo d'Uovo$26.00

Malloreddus al Cinghiale$28.00

Agnolotti$25.00

Risotto al Funghi Porcini$26.00

Secondi

Branzino Livornese$41.00

Pesce Dentice Rosso alla Griglia$35.00

Tonno Rosso alla Sarda$37.00

Spalla di Maiale$31.00

Vitello alla Milanese$39.00

Costolette di Agnello alle Erbe$41.00

Tagliata di Manzo$42.00

Roasted Cauliflower Steak$24.00

Contorni

Rustic Mashed Potatoes

Caponata di Melanzane

Grilled Asparagus

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

Sauteed Brussel Sprouts and Pancetta

Fried Confit Potatoes

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does La Storia offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is La Storia restaurant rated?

Does La Storia offer gift cards?

Is La Storia currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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