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Zoey Gonzalez
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Chicago's Authentic Italian Cuisine Beyond Volare

"I asked the owner what they had, and the owner asked me what I wanted. πŸ€”" That's the kind of place this is. The owner is also the waiter and the bartender. The walls are covered with photos of the owner in his youth with various people. You must ask for the owner's recommendations and about the day's ingredients; there are plenty of off-menu options! For example, we ordered two martinis, and they tasted quite different because they were tailored to our preferences. Even just a drink feels like a "custom-made" luxury. πŸ₯‚ The appetizer Mussels aren't on the menu. The white sauce and salami combination has a unique flavor. However, I'm quite sensitive to seafood flavors and found it a bit fishy, but my companions thought it was very authentic and delicious! Since the Risotto and squid ink seafood pasta have similar ingredients, I'll mention them together. If you prefer a lighter taste, go for the squid ink pasta; if you like something richer, choose the risotto. Both have plenty of seafood, especially huge shrimp 🦴! For the main course, we had the Italian braised beef (ossobuco milanese). The owner, an elderly gentleman, highly recommended this dish, saying it takes a long time to prepare but is worth trying. The beef is tender and not too salty. The polenta it comes with is quite average, but it's very authentic. For dessert, we initially planned to just get some gelato, but the owner strongly recommended the tiramisu. I was skeptical about how big a tiramisu could be for three people, but when it arrived, it was a huge cup! It's made with just mascarpone, so it's rich and creamy, almost too rich. The ingredients are incredibly generous! πŸ˜‹ πŸ’° Average Cost: $60 πŸ₯’ πŸ“ Topo Gigio Ristorante #Chicago #ChicagoLife #ChicagoFood #ChicagoExplore #ChicagoTravel #ChicagoFun #Chicago

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