Quartino

My husband and I agree, this is the best Italian food that we have ever had. We actually live in Nashville, TN but love to go to Chicago for fun. Quartino's atmosphere and friendly staff make the dining experience wonderful. The pasta is

This is on the tourist strip and is full of tourists. It is so loud. The food was average at best. It simply was not a comfortable experience.

Cons: Too loud

This is not a place to go if you have a large group. We had a reservation for 15 at 6:00 PM. We arrived and waited an hour past our reservation time to be seated. (It was a Wednesday night.) They told us everyone in our party had to be

Pros: Good food and atmosphere

Cons: Not good for groups more than 4

My mom and I ate there together, and we both agreed that it was an awesome restaurant. We sat at the bar first and enjoyed a couple drinks. The bartender was awesome. There was a dripping ceiling, which was kind of annoying, but the

Pros: Excellent food and drinks

Cons: Food comes when it's ready

This is a great Italian resturant. I went there with my sister in the summer before we saw Wicked. We sat on the patio. The prices were very reasonable and the wine was so good!!! You can create your own antipasto tray which was nice.

This is a GREAT place to go with friends! Excellent food, wait staff is usually good, prices are fair! .. Be prepared that they bring food out AS IT IS READY, not together with the rest of your table. So this wouldn't necessarily be a good

Pros: Comfortable, upbeat, good food, appetizers & pizza,

Cons: Noisy, food doesn't come together

I've been there a number of times, and each time has been worthwhile. One time the servers passed out free appetizers, we got 3 free! Everything I've had there has been above average. I love the white bean with garlic spead ( $4.00)

Pros: Prices, good food, good wine selection, open late

Cons: Can't think of any

My husband and I stopped by for lunch a little before 11 am on a Thursday but the posted hours were 11:30 am. We thought we were out of luck because we were on a tight timeline for the airport but the chef was in the entryway and insisted

Pros: Great service and a fun atmosphere

Cons: It can be loud at night

My girlfriend first suggested we eat here and my expectations were blown away. The food is very fresh and prepared to perfection. Every time we eat at Quartino we try to order new dishes but its so hard because you always want what you

Service was great, but the food was just average. Ordering wine by the liter is a fun concept, but the quality of the wine wasn't anything to write home about. The pizza was bland; risotto undercooked; and several other pasta dishes seemed

Pros: Value, Good for groups, service

Cons: Bland food, loud, crowded

We walked into this restaurant for lunch, as Pizzeria Uno and Due had a line out the door. It is about a block west of "Due." What a great find! The food (pizza) is authentic NY Italian and delicious. The wine is reasonably priced,

Pros: Delicious food, great service, reasonable price

Cons: seating is a bit tight, ask for a quieter section

Outstanding! A "10"! Quartino is like Olive Garden in the city. We loved it. Right from the start, the waiter asked us "have you been here before?" Like music to our ears. We got very excited and I bet you know why! A HOOK. The

Pros: Lots of cheddar cheese!

Cons: No stuffed crust!

I've been going to Quartino here & there for the past 1 1/2 years or so for lunch, dinner, as a couple, as a group, as a small party, with & without kids. We've found the food to be good & the service never rude. During high dinner rushes,

Pros: Prices, Small Plates, Fun, Wine, Servers made good suggestions

Cons: VERY loud, not a good one on one spot during peak hours

Quartino is very noisy,the food is over pepered. Prices are fine. We went with some out of town cusens who were there before. thay did not like it there also. I would not recommend this resterant to ANYONE.

Pros: price

Cons: noisy overspiced food

I walked in as a solo diner which turned out to be a shame as the nice waitress pointed out my best options. It would've been more fun to be able to try a lot of different things which being with a group would have allowed. But , get

Pros: quality and value

Cons: noise

I live right by Quartino and recently tried it. The place is known for it's small plates and a "quartinos" of wine. The sevrice is very attentive and it's great for a small bite before a night on the town. I felt like I was eating in my

Pros: Service, Location, Cavatelli

Cons: Pizza, expected more selections on the menu

This is one of my new favorite Italian restaurants in town. The sharing portions make each meal a fun and new experience no matter with who you are dining. The mozzarella is about as fresh as it can get, and the Toscana Pecorino it

Pros: Fresh incredible food, great selection, unique dining experience.

Cons: A little loud.

I was just at Quartino with a group of friends and thouroughly enjoyed the experience! Our server was genial and attentive, and reccomended a great wine for the table. The risottos were delicious, although those and the fish took a little

Pros: Great Value, Fun Dining Experience, Bellinis

Cons: Slow on the check

Quartino is unlike any other restaurant I have ever been to...Italian or otherwise. Some have described it as Italian tapas. You pretty much order up a bunch of plates, and then everyone at the table takes some from each plate. It is an

Pros: Unique restaurant concept in the Chicagoland area.

Cons: The uninitiated may find it daunting at first.

I have no idea how they're pulling this off for these prices! This restaurant would be a great value if you walked up to a counter and ordered your food, but instead we had great service and a lot of fun!

Pros: Lots of reasonable wines by the caraffe

I have been to Quartino a hand full of times and each experience tops the previous one and that's hard to believe. The food is as good as it gets in Chicago with a price tag everyone can afford. The Valet is even inexpensive. The crowd

Pros: Great Food, Geat Prices

Cons: The Wait for a table

We went there having heard great things about this newly opened restaurant and even though I am skeptical by nature I must say everything about this place exceeded my spectations. We went there on a Monday night and the place was buzzing

Pros: Valet for $5, fun and affordable

Cons: a bit noisy

From the moment you walk in the door you feel as though you were transported to Italy. The atmosphere is eccentric and vibrant! The food is excellent and the servers are courteous! Everything I have tried on the menu has been suberb, my

Pros: Food, Service, Valet

Best dishes (and prices) in Chicago, great location, either for lunch or dinner, excellent wine list, and great desserts. Great experience.

Pros: Excellent food, you feel like if you were in Italia

Cons: Sometimes is too crowded, is that a con though?

Holy cow is the food here good. The price is outstanding for the portion size. The lunch is superb! Go try their pizza - my favorite is 4 cheese + Sausage and peperoni. The spreads are fantastic!!! \r
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I have gone to Quartino's a few times now and each time I have been amazed by the food and service! This is a very cozy place to have a nice sit down dinner with friends and family. Be prepared to share plates. The portions are very good

Pros: WINE IS CHEAPER THAN WATER - go before heading to the bars - Fill up on inexpensive food and drinks!

Cons: Can get crowded - Make reservations!

My friends and I went to celebrate a birthday and had a good time. We like to try new restaurants in the city and this one was one of the best so far. \r
We waited to be seated for almost 45 minutes which was not overly exciting, but it

Pros: food, service, price

Cons: noise, crowd on Friday night

I am writing in regards to our bartender that served drinks to us while enjoying a night out at Quartino. First off, he was pleasant. When we sat down he offered us a drink right away. I wasn't quit sure what I wanted so he made me one

Pros: Friendly, Fast, Tasted Great

I love sharing small plates with a couple friends, sipping on great cheap wine, socializing with witty and funny waitiers, people watching at hectic restaurants, and enjoying the sights and sounds of downtown Chicago so this restaurant was

Pros: Great value, Broad menu, Fun courteous waiters

Cons: Small tables

I went there for dinner, waited for an hour (eventhough we had a reservation!). But once we were seated, loud it might have been, the waiter was friendly and attentive. The dishes were small portioned, good to share and everything was

Pros: food , server, price

Cons: long waits, gets loud

I used to live in Chicago and have quite a few favorites, and this will be one of my newest! Great atmosphere--loud and vibrant (not for a romantic night out). Service was fast, with very knowledgeable and helpful staff. Everything is

Pros: sample various foods, fun atmosphere, wine

Cons: loud

This place was rockin. The atmosphere was great and the staff was friendly. The pizza was the best i have had, and I have had a lot. It was anything but bland. The crust was perfect and the sauce and cheese created a perfect combination.

I recently visited this spot with some family from out of town. We had a BLAST! The food was great, the wine was wonderful, and the service was very helpful. While you're here, be sure to check out the bathrooms for a surprise!

Pros: Cheap Valet, Fun Atmosphere

Cons: Slightly Noisy

I completely disagree with that last review. My boyfriend and I went here on a Monday night a few weeks ago, not knowing what to expect since the restaurant was fairly new. We were seated right away and our server came shortly

Pros: affordable, great food, excellent service

I thought this restaurant was awful! First of all many of their 4 person tables in the restaurant were barely big enough for 2. Our waitress made it to our table twice in 3 hours. The service was slow, the layout is poor, they try to

Pros: Not too expensive, Cheap valet

Cons: Awful service, Horrible seating