Bella Note, Chicago IL - September 20

Rating - 9.66

We arrived just after 5:30 pm on a rainy Sunday and found parking on the street (valet is $8). We were seated, and I scored the best spot in the place because I could see the tv and the end of the Bears game. They had a good crowd due to the Springstein show, and over time the place filled.

What I like best is the "feel" of the place, its cozy and intimate, but very relaxed. The crowd was a bit of everything - people in after the game, concert goers, those from the neighborhood.

Service was excellent, right over to the table to take a drink order and deliver some excellent bread. I had a cup of the Pastina and it was EXCELLENT, Katie had a salad she really enjoyed.

For the entrees I had the Meat Ravioli (it was FABULOUS - I ate every bite) and Katie had the Zuppa de Pesce - she did not really enjoy it all that much, thought that Capri's was better. Be warned - the portion sizes are HUGE (Katie got the 1/2 order, I got the full and was stuffed at the end).

We ended with a Cannoli that was very good, and then retired to the bar so Katie could have a "warm up" Chocolate Martini for the concert. Perfect spot for dinner before an event at the United Center!

Service was great, ambiance was perfect, pace of the meal was right, and its a great value......I shall return!!

1 Moretti 5.00
1 Glass Sfer P Noit 15.00
1 Pastini Cup 3.25
1 House Salad 3.95
1/2 Zuppa de Pesce 18.95
1 Meat Ravioli 14.95
1 Moretti 5.00
1 Glass GFer P Noir 15.00
1 Cannoli 3.95
1 Moretti 5.00

Total - 99.17

1374 W Grand Ave
(312) 733-5136