🍝 Chicago's Hottest Italian Spot | Monteverde Restaurant Review 🍷

This place is hands-down one of Chicago's best Italian restaurants—so popular that we had to book weeks in advance just to snag an 11 AM Saturday slot! By noon? Completely packed, inside and out. Moral of the story? Reserve early or risk missing out! 🥲 🌟 Our Order for Two: 🥤 Iced Tea ($5) Lightly sweetened with a hint of lemon—perfect for balancing rich flavors. 🥂 Bisson Glera Frizzante ($18) A crisp, fruity sparkling wine with delicate bubbles—ideal for kicking off the meal! ✨ 🥯 Burrata & Ham Platter (Half Portion, $24) Rosemary tigelle + prosciutto + creamy burrata + peach jam 👉 THE STAR OF THE MEAL! The ultra-creamy burrata paired with salty prosciutto, sweet peach jam, and fluffy bread was absolute perfection. We only got a half portion to save room… biggest regret. Get the full size—you’ll want every bite! 🍅 Heirloom Tomato Salad ($24) Bursting with fresh tomatoes, peaches, cheese, and herbs—a refreshing summer must-try! 🍞 Artichoke & Sunchoke Crostino ($10) Truffle-infused, with lemony ricotta and earthy sunchokes—a flavor-packed starter. 🐙 Octopus Spiedino ($26) Beautifully presented but quite salty—great if you love bold flavors, but proceed with caution! ⚠️ 🍝 Chanterelle Mushroom & Sausage Gramigna ($36) One of their signature handmade pastas! Al dente noodles with savory sausage, mushrooms, bacon bits, and rich sauce—heavenly without being overly heavy. Order this!! 🍰 Tiramisu ($20) Not your classic version! Instead of soggy layers, it’s dry ladyfingers + salty cream foam, topped with caramelized nut brittle for crunch. Unique and delicious! ✅ Final Verdict: Pricey, but WORTH IT! ✔️ Book early (we reserved weeks ahead). ✔️ Splurge-worthy for special occasions—perfect for dates, friend gatherings, or celebrations! ✔️ Must-orders: FULL Burrata platter, the gramigna pasta, and that innovative tiramisu! 📍 Address: Monteverde, Chicago 💬 Let’s Discuss! What’s your favorite Italian dish? Are you team creamy burrata or al dente pasta? Or maybe you’ve tried this spot—what did you think? Share below! 👇 #ChicagoEats #Monteverde #ItalianFood #ChicagoFoodie #FoodReview #TravelEats #MichelinRecommended #MustTry #FoodieAdventure #PastaLover