Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio Chicago IL

S J

This place is definitely worth it. We came here for my birthday and the food was amazing. The servers were very welcoming friendly and accommodating to any request. Definitely a special place to go for any occasion or just to treat yourself to some great Italian food. They had authentic Italian options as well as Italian-American entrees. Definitely will be coming again one day!

Russell Lella

From start to finish an outstanding dining experience. The food was incredible. We ordered stuff zucchini blossom, ham and burrata plate, Pacific prawns and the braised lamb ravioli special. Our server Rose was exceptional. Her knowledge of the food and wine were unmatched. She made great recommendations both on the food and a music venue to visit after. The plates aren't just dumped on the table at once. They come one at a time for you to savor each bite. While it is a little pricey, it is worth every penny. Highly recommend

Charles Nelson

We have literally been trying to get a reservation at this place for _years_. Not every week or anything, but many, many times without success. It feels a bit harsh to drop a star for that, but "perception is part of the whole" in dining. We shared (four of us) quite a large portion of the menu, and there were simply no "misses",. absolutely none. One of the party was a vegetarian, but they went away full as well. And the sommelier recommended wine was perfect and unusual. That being said, I'm not entirely clear as to why this place has remained so difficult to get in. The food is top notch, sure, uniformly. And the service, from every member of the staff, is impeccable. But then you are paying essentially, at least close to, top-ticket prices so that sort of goes without saying. But I have had the equal or better in Chicago on many occasions, and without the wait. Go if you can, but don't worry that you are missing something "life changing" if you can't.