Labriola Ristorante

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   Kathy

   Chicago

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was good. Although I did feel it was a bit rushed. Food was good. Noise level was good as we could all actually have a conversation. My one complaint is the seating. We had reservations, made a week in advance, and I would have thought we would be given priority seating. There were six of us, all adults, and we were seated in a booth that was probably designed for 4 adults. It was very tight and uncomfortable. I should have asked for another table, but it was a Saturday night and very crowded. The fact that we were uncomfortably crowded and rushed made us finish our meal quickly and leave. That’s unfortunate as the food was really good and noise level low enough we were actually able to converse.
   

   Labriola RistoranteResponded today

   Thanks for visiting us, Kathy. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and found the noise level to your liking. We apologize for the seating situation and the rush you felt. We'll certainly take your feedback into account to improve our seating arrangements and overall dining experience. We're sorry to hear that you felt rushed, as we always aim to provide a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you better in the future.
   

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   Robert

   Chicago

   33 reviews

   4.0

   33 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was delicious! The zucchini fritti was outstanding! Loved the Waldorf salad. Calamari a bit rubbery. Linguini Fra diavolo was just fair. Bolognese pasta was delicious as was pea gnocchi. We had six people and were celebrating a 30th birthday which we noted on reservation and told server. Dessert came over two and a half hours later and he forgot even a candle. Very disappointed in our server. He forgot drinks, too. We were there at 6 left at 9.
   

   Labriola RistoranteResponded today

   Thanks for visiting us, Robert. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the zucchini fritti and Waldorf salad. We're sorry to hear about the calamari and the linguini fra diavolo. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration as we continually strive to improve our customer experience. We're glad you enjoyed the Bolognese pasta and pea gnocchi. We apologize for the delay in serving dessert. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again for a more seamless experience.
   

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   Donna

   Chicago

   15 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   I wanted to love this place. But, it reminds me of an overpriced Chili’s. It little things that drive me nuts. The food is decent but nothing truly special. My chicken dish was served in a bowl which was odd. cocktails were tasty but the presentation was lacking- please put the sangria in a stemmed glass with some type of garnish. And they are still adding a 3% surcharge? Cmon, just raise your prices. Will i be back? Maybe for pizza.
   

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   Paul

   Chicago

   20 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went for a mom and daughter dinner. Started with a cocktail - lemon martini for me and spiced pear spritz for my daughter. Both were boozy and delicious. We shared a kale salad which she liked. Too lemony and crisp for me. I had a tagliatelle bolognese which was flavorful and filling. She had the eight finger cavatelli which she enjoyed. The dining area around the bar was pretty noisy. However we were seated in a room of to the side which was quiet. Service was terrific - our waitress Ana was very attentive and prompt. They had their Christmas decor out which was really festive. We will definitely come back as we’ve got to try the pizza!
   

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   Cyndi

   Chicago

   117 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   117 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was good. Service not so much. There were 4 of us and only 2 entrees came out….it was at least 10-15 minutes for the rest.
   

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   Pam

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Service was not very good. Ali there was a man carrying tables and chairs back and forth between rooms And it was very annoying and distracting and he also kept going outside and back inside, and it’s pretty chilly outside so there was that. Waldorf salad was dry. Disappointed overall. The old cafe was much better and had that great bakery, had stans donuts and large gelato selection. Probably won’t be back.
   

   Labriola RistoranteResponded on November 18, 2024

   I am sorry to hear you had that experince. Can I send you a gift certificate to get you back in here? I would just need a cell phone number. Regards,Chris
   

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   Mary Alice

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really enjoyed this restaurant. Received a very warm welcome upon arrival. Service was over-the-top fantastic. Food delicious and the place had an energetic and fun vibe. We ordered entrees but next time we will order pizza.
   

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   Jazmine

   Chicago

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Evweything we ordered were good. Will go back again here instead of going all the way to Downtown Chicago.
   

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   Luke

   San Francisco

   29 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   29 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   I’m sure we all just want the old Labriola back. It’s just not the same
   

   Labriola RistoranteResponded on November 9, 2024

   Hello LukeC, Thank you for your feedback. We always strive to provide the best food and service to our customers and appreciate your comments. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with the Labriola experience that you've come to know and love. Labriola Ristorante Management Team
   

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    Madeline

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Love the new menu & are server was great! I loved this place when it was La Barra & even more now. Excited to go back soon.
    

    Labriola RistoranteResponded on November 9, 2024

    Thanks for visiting us at Labriola Ristorante! We're thrilled to hear that you loved our new menu and found our service to be great. It's always a pleasure to serve our loyal customers like you. We're excited to welcome you back soon. Thanks again!
    

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