Medici On 57th
Medici On 57th — clean, consistent american in Hyde Park. Friendly without hovering, and works for larger parties. Yusuf Yassin: "The calamari was crispy and delicious, and the chili cheese fries were loaded and super satisfying" [$$, patio]
What 3,275 diners keep saying
What 3,275 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Delicious food and a great set up to eat outside. Not much seating inside the cafe but enough seating is available outside. The restaurant next door which is also Medici had a long wait so we chose to get the food from the cafe which was very quick. The food takes a bit to come out but was all worth it. We had the veggie California wrap, sandwich, veggie burger and the fettuccine Alfredo pasta along with some drinks like lemonade and mocha shake. All was well done and service is great.”

“I just came here to show everyone this cheese pull on their pan pizza…looks good, right?”

“Everything is really good. Hopefully one day I'll make it early enough to get a savory croissant, they're always sold out.”

“Iconic neighborhood joint. Food and atmosphere are unique and outstanding. Great brunch and lunch menus. Good for small or large groups. Been coming here for years. Bring a Sharpie and leave your mark on the walls, booths or tables when you’re done eating. Don’t forget to check out 57th Street Books a few doors down, too. Perfect 1-2 punch for a morning or afternoon in Hyde Park. Also pairs very well with visits to the Museum of Science and Industry.”

“Enjoyable college vibe to this pub/restaurant. Good for groups and lots of cozy options on the menu. Cool art.”
“Haven’t eaten here in a while. All these years I never knew they had an outdoor patio upstairs. Lovely oasis in the city. Food was delicious. Nice selection of food but not too many choices.”
“This is our favorite pizza restaurant in all of Chicago. The sauce is perfect. The dough is the right consistency. The flavors are sublime.”
“Such a wonderful neighborhood staple!!! My kids love it, my family loves it, and I love it! Solid menu that has lots of options for everybody, drinks, brunch on the weekends, patio seating upstairs when the weather is nice. And of course there’s the bakery next-door which deserves its own review and focus! All in all, I’d say that if you come to Hyde Park and you miss Medici, you’ve missed a lot.”
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