Chicago Italian Bistro | Casual Vibe for Gatherings 🍕

Sharing again… this Italian spot I’ve visited four or five times already. Located downtown, easy to book. Vintage decor, relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, fair prices, diverse menu—nothing disappointing here. Tables of all sizes make it great for family dinners or friend hangouts. 📍 Quartino Ristorante 626 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654 The menu has plenty of options, portions are medium-sized. Many dishes come in half portions—perfect for the indecisive! This time we came with a big group and ordered a whole tableful. Here are some reliable picks: 🍚 Risotto – Tried both Porcini & Truffle and Shrimp risotto—both excellent! The shrimp were springy and fresh. 🍕 Pizza – Thin crust is the best! This time we tried the Margherita—freshly baked and fragrant. A friend highly recommends the Funghi (mushroom) pizza! You can also do half-and-half pizzas. 🍝 Pasta – Just choose based on your taste—all solid. Recommend their Tortellini—cheese-filled pasta topped with ham for extra flavor. 🦐 Shareables – Seafood dishes are classic and decent. Crispy Calamari is fresh and great for chatting over. Mussels are tasty but on the small side. Generally no disappointments. 🍰 Dessert – Go for the Tiramisu! The Sorbetti texture isn’t great, and the lemon one is overly sour—not recommended! #ChicagoEats #ItalianFood #GroupDining #ChicagoRestaurants #CasualVibes #FoodieShare 🥂🇮🇹