Coda di Volpe — A Cozy Neighborhood Gem 🍝

Recently went with my sister to a cat café, then wandered nearby for dinner and stumbled upon Coda di Volpe. 🍝 Tomato pasta with meatballs, topped with a baked burrata — creamy, meaty, and tangy all at once. Absolutely loved it! 🧀🍅 🍝 Crab mafaldine with a light lemon sauce and generous crab meat — fresh and satisfying. 🦀🍋 🍝 Special of the night: oxtail ravioli — rich, tender, and deeply flavorful. We only managed to finish one of the two large ravioli between us — the rest came home as leftovers. 🐮🥟 🍝 The only letdown: grilled octopus appetizer. I expected whole tentacles, but it was more like a chopped salad with tiny pieces of octopus — almost seemed like just one tentacle diced up. Not recommended. The restaurant’s vibe is warm and welcoming — a classic corner trattoria feel. A friend mentioned their pizza is actually better than the pasta — I’ll definitely be back to try that next time! Coda di Volpe: 3335 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 #ChicagoEats #ItalianFood #NeighborhoodSpot #SouthportEats #CozyVibes #PastaLover