Cafe Bionda
Rolo · 351 Google reviewsCafe Bionda — italian in South Loop. The cocktail program is serious. Staff that genuinely cares how your meal goes. "The grilled calamari was soft and tender, decent I would order the mushrooms over this" — Felisha linklater
What 1,373 diners keep saying
What 1,373 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Great spot! Food, service and atmosphere.... They've got it all!”
“Everything from the greeting at the door, to the service, and the food was absolutely amazing. 100000/10, highly recommend!”
“Absolutely stunning! One of the best Italian restaurants in town. We tried whipped Riccota, Cacio pepe and Lemon shrimp tagliolini. All three dishes were just outstanding! It was so delicious that it reminded us of meals we had in Italy. All the drinks we had were fresh and unique! We had a fantastic time! It’s a great place for a date. Krish scale- 10/10”
“Absolutely amazing, the truffle cacio e pepe, the short rib ravioli and the tiramisu martini are must try. Everything is super flavorful, service was attentive and quick. Love the aesthetics and the 80s music! Great place for date night!”
“Great food. We ordered the tableside Cacio e Pepe and the Spicy vodka rigatoni.”
“Excellent Italian restaurant and fantastic bar. A very enjoyable atmosphere too. Nona's gravy is so good.”
“There’s a quaint room for private parties that sits 14 people. The actual restaurant space is comfortable as well. The food is delicious! I highly recommend Cafe Bionda!”
“Excellent service and good! Had the meatballs, cacio e Pepe, and Prosecco and pepperoni pizza special. Every single thing was outstanding. Servers didn’t miss a beat. Highly, highly recommend.”
“This is a hidden gem. The place has extensive seating, super clean, and the staff is awesome! Some of the best Italian food in the city and they have a good wine selection, and cocktail menu. If you’re in the area, definitely give it a try!”
“The food was absolutely amazing. The tableside experience with Trevor was incredible, and Guy, our waiter, truly brought everything together. He took such great care of us and made the entire experience so pleasant and memorable. I honestly wish I lived here because I would come all the time. The desserts were top-notch — I couldn’t have been happier with our experience! The only small thing that threw us off — though it didn’t take away from the overall experience — was being asked several times to clear plates while we were still actively eating. We weren’t finished with our appetizer yet and were already being asked about to-go boxes. Aside from that, everything else was wonderful. I would definitely return time and time again.”
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