Chicago | The Absolute BEST Seafood Crab Risotto in Town! 🦞🤤

My friends have been raving about this seafood crab risotto for ages, and I finally tried it—OH. MY. GOD. It's insanely good, packed with generous chunks of crab and fresh seafood! 🦀💥 I even celebrated my birthday here—the vibe was perfect: cozy, intimate, and full of charm. We ordered salads, secret menu items, and everything was delicious! 🎉🍽️ 1️⃣ Calamari alla Griglia (Grilled Squid) 🦑 The grilled squid starter was perfectly tender with a smoky, savory flavor—so fresh and bouncy! A fantastic way to kick off the meal. 🔥 2️⃣ Risotto Frutti di Mare Delle Marche (Seafood Crab Risotto) 🦀 THE STAR OF THE SHOW. This risotto is unreal—loaded with crab, bathed in a rich tomato broth, and the rice is so creamy and flavorful. The portion isn’t huge, but it’s more than enough for two! 🍅💖 3️⃣ Insalata Frutti di Mare (Seafood Salad) 🥬 Refreshing and light! Packed with shrimp, scallops, calamari, and mussels, tossed in a tangy dressing. Perfect with their warm, crusty bread! 🥖✨ 4️⃣ Secret Menu (Braised Beef) 🐂 We wanted the osso buco (only available Tuesdays), but the braised beef was fall-apart tender in a rich tomato sauce, served over rice. Ask about their daily secret menu—they love sharing recommendations! 🍖❤️ 5️⃣ Meatball Spaghetti 🍝 Good, not great. The meatballs were huge and juicy, but the pasta itself was just okay. Still, worth a try if you're craving Italian classics! 🧆 6️⃣ Cocktails 🍸 The Espresso Martini is their signature, but a tad too sweet for me (though the coffee bean garnish is cute!). My friend’s cucumber cocktail was crisp and refreshing—perfect for summer! 🥒🍹 🥺 The Vibe The restaurant is adorable—inspired by Ratatouille, with cute little mouse decor everywhere! The lighting is dim and romantic, but we switched from outdoor seating (too chilly) to indoors. Heads up: They charge a $2 service fee per person for birthday cake cutting. 🐭💡 📍 Topo Gigio Ristorante 1516 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610 #ChicagoEats #ChicagoFoodie #ItalianCuisine #FoodieAdventures #ChicagoRestaurants #BestRisotto