La Storia

4.5

1054 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 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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Offers

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 1,054 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
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

At La Storia, diners revel in "best gnocchi pesto and arancini in Chicago" and "great Italian atmosphere." The patio seating is praised for its charm, perfect for summer evenings. With "excellent happy hour" offers and attentive staff, it's a "hidden gem" for authentic Italian cuisine.

1,054 Reviews

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Paul
VIP
Chicago
76 reviews
5.0
76 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience with excellent service and ambiance
La StoriaResponded today
Dear Paul, Thank you for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the excellent service and ambiance at La Storia Ristorante. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable visit. Best regards, The La Storia Team
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Vincent
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best dining experiences of my life! It's a must if you're in chicago, the food, atmosphere, and history are all perfect! Host Mike and our waiter Ivo were great, and gave us great meal suggestions. Dont miss this spot!
La StoriaResponded 3 days ago
Dear Vincent, Thank you for such a fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that your dining experience at La Storia was one of the best of your life. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and history, and we’re so glad Mike and Ivo made your visit even more special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon—thank you for recommending us! Best regards, The La Storia Team
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Laurent
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was below standard this time around. Pricey. Service was good however busser keeps clearing the table despite that we did not finish our meal. Overall disappointed.
La StoriaResponded 3 days ago
Dear Laurent, Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that your dining experience didn’t meet expectations this time, particularly with the food and the timing of table clearing. We’re glad the service was good, but we’d appreciate the opportunity to make things right. Please reach out to our manager, Slavisa, through our website or by phone so we can discuss your visit further. Best regards, The La Storia Team
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ellen
VIP
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner. Food was excellent and so was the service
La StoriaResponded 4 days ago
Dear Ellen, Thank you for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed an excellent dinner and great service at La Storia Ristorante. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience soon! Best regards, The La Storia Team
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Brian
VIP
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. Loved this place for years. Last night they gave us a tour of the upstairs room that hasn’t been touched since 1860s. Great service!
La StoriaResponded 7 days ago
Dear Brian, Thank you for your glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear you’ve enjoyed La Storia for years and that your recent experience, including the tour of our historic upstairs room, was memorable. It’s always a pleasure to provide great service and share a bit of history. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The La Storia Team
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Richard
VIP
Chicago
179 reviews
5.0
179 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had reservations for 4 at 5 pm on Sunday. It was our annual Holiday dinner with me, my wife, her brother and his wife. We arrived at 4:30 pm and were seated promptly and ordered a coctail, La Storia Manhaatan. Our other couple arrived at 4:50 pm and also had a cocktail. We then ordered 4 appetizers, followed by two salads, beet and spinach, and a white wine. Plates and silverware were replaced after the apps and salad course. We then ordered four entrees, three pastas and the branzino and a bottle of red wine. Again new plates and silverware. We then ordered two desserts, and four after dinner drinks. Our apps were arancini, burrata, crab cakes, and a cheese and meat board. All were delicious. The two salads were also wonderful. The entrees were large and tasty. The desserts were well made. We were there for three hours and never rushed. We had a wonderful time. Service was attentive but not overbearing. The restaurant was half full. It is well decorated and pleasing to the eye. A summary of our experience. Wine and drinks = $300. Food, 4 apps, 2 salads, 4 entrees, 2 desserts = $300. Tax, fees, and tip = $200. Total $800. 4 course meal with cocktails, drinks, apertifs, $200 per person. Money well spent. Excellent Italian wine list. A secret is to try and dine when the restaurant is not overwhelmed like a special holiday. Choose times when no one is rushed, either customers or staff. It is a wonderful place for large parties or a romantic couple.
La StoriaResponded on December 18, 2024
Dear Richard, Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that your annual holiday dinner was such a memorable experience. From the La Storia Manhattan to the appetizers, entrees, and desserts, it sounds like every course was thoroughly enjoyed. We’re especially pleased to know you appreciated the attentive yet relaxed service and ambiance. Thank you for choosing La Storia Ristorante for such a special occasion. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The La Storia Team
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Lydia
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10! The food was phenomenal from the burrata appetizer, to the gnocchi (added shrimp to it and it melted in my mouth) & pappardelle entrees, and the tiramisu for dessert! The service and ambiance were excellent. My partner and I left very pleased. We will be back 100%. Highly recommend!
La StoriaResponded on December 16, 2024
Dear Lydia, Thank you for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed every aspect of your meal, from the burrata to the gnocchi and tiramisu. It’s wonderful to know that the service and ambiance added to your experience. We can’t wait to welcome you and your partner back to La Storia Ristorante soon. Highly recommending us means so much—thank you! Best regards, The La Storia Team
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Paul
Detroit
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were outstanding. I highly recommend to everyone and will certainly return.
La StoriaResponded on December 12, 2024
Dear Paul, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and service at La Storia Ristorante. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon! Best regards, The La Storia Team
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Blake
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Our server was good initially, but as the evening went on it got worse. It was my birthday (the restaurant was informed several times beforehand) and was hoping something would be done to celebrate. The server brought the check before we had a chance to discuss dessert. Disappointed on the ball being dropped and long wait to finish up the night before a show a Second City.
La StoriaResponded on December 9, 2024
Dear Blake, Thank you for sharing your feedback and for choosing La Storia Ristorante to celebrate your birthday. I’m truly sorry to hear that your evening didn’t feel as special as it should have. We strive to make every celebration memorable and regret that we fell short. Please reach out to our manager, Slavisa, through our website or by phone so we can better understand your experience and make it right. Best regards, The La Storia Team
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denise
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went there for my birthday and was met with smells of Italy. The food was delish
La StoriaResponded on December 7, 2024
Dear Denise, Thank you for celebrating your birthday with us! We're delighted to hear that the aromas and flavors of Italy added to your special day. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the delicious food. We look forward to welcoming you back to La Storia Ristorante soon! 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 1054 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

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 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

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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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