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American, Pub Food, Tapas, Italian
5.0 of 5 stars.
I am an Italian-foodie. I love pasta and could eat it for every meal every day, probably!That said, Quartino is a place I had been wanting to try for a while. I had heard the food is really good and...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I haven't sat for table service here yet, but I did come for drinks after work around midnight. We sat at a table in the bar, which did have waitress service.What a nice surprise - my drink was...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped in here last Saturday for a late lunch....the food was delicious. Shared amongst our table:calamaristeak tartaresun-dried tomato soupveal slidersI think my favorite of all was the veal...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh how do I love thee, Quartino's? Let me count the ways...your service is awesome, your scene is exciting, your food is superb, your wine list is delicious, etc. Really, this is my kind of place....
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll be perfectly honest- Italian food is not really my "thing". When I think of my last meal on death row, it is nowhere near pasta, red sauce, ravioli, or anything else of Italian descent. Pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really fantastic gnocchi and pastas. tried it on a recommendation from my sister, and will absolutely be returning
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We kicked off our wedding day by having all of our family meet up at Quartino to get to know each other before the wedding. Good wine, family style portions was the perfect way to get everyone to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I - two famished, near-bitchy-mode gals - found ourselves rushing to Quartino after a whole morning of retail therapy in the area. We spent the next 2 hours feasting on yummy Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times and I have nothing but good things to say about this restaurant. The wait staff is great and the ambiance can't be beat.The meats and cheeses you can order as a form of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with some gal-pals for dinner the other week. I was craving a proper bolognese... Quartino's didn't stun, but hey, the food is well-priced considering the location. All of it is meant to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoyed this a great deal! "Small plates" for the Italian cuisine lover. Nice selections of wines, and many could be by the glass/half carafe/full carafe. We had some mixed olives and the beef...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with the husband and in-laws for a Thursday night dinner. The food is very good, didn't sample wine though (have on previous trips but not this occasion). They take reservations and have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In a town where deep dish and stuffed wrangle side by side to be the reigning pie, every now and then a crispy slice of thin crust is in order. The variety available here is pretty staggering, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome awesome ... those tapas stuff and pasta with white clam source yum yum yum.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
food was pretty good, the bar didn't really caught my eyes on their mix drinks, service was amazing, the plates were mostly dirty. but overall its a good restaurant
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great pizza! I had been hearing about how good the pizza was in Chicago from my sister and thinking come on pizza is pizza. Not so! This was something else. I had the Zola, Noci & Pere pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an excellent restaurant. Everything was great. We tried several cheeses and cured meats. I don't care for gorgonzola, but the gorgonzola dolce is very good. We tried the pizza with speck...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here a few months ago for an early dinner after a matinee at the CSO. It was way better than I could've hoped for. Well priced, fantastic service, great food, comfy atmosphere. Everything from...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great, its a perfect place to entertain clients as well as go with friends. I love small plates so that is perfect. If your focus is on drinks, conversation and a fun atmosphere this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great restaurant! Inexpensive, tasty, and the atmosphere is boisterous and fun. Getting a table on Friday (even when it was PACKED) was no trouble at all. I enjoyed the house wine served...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is best referred to as "decent". I dined at Quartino a few times this year. It is simple American/Italian fare. There is absolutely nothing out of the ordinary about any of the dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good foods with reasonable prices in this neighborhood. Think Italian-esque food Tapas style. Also, the wine prices are decent, which is rare.This is what 2 of us ordered to share.Let's get...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Rule #1 of Italian food: remember its noodles, sauce, and cheap meat, charge accordingly.The food is decent but obscenely overpriced, which is pretty much par for the course in River North. Good but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quartino is the perfect place if you are looking for: small plates to share, an environment where your group can be loud (read: not obnoxius), a nice selection of wines, discounts on bottles, a place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to go before it gets too loud and obnoxious. Very good food and cheese. Nice selection of wine at a reasonable price. It does fill up with the out of town types so beware. valet parking....
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Craving Italian one night, my boyfriend and I looked on Yelp (of course) and found Quartino. It's a short walk from our house and a nice jaunt to the movie theater, so we decided to try it.Most of my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I showed up at Quartino on my friend's recommendation, and I was completely ravenous from my all-day trip in to Chicago. So I accordingly went a little nuts in my ordering, packing into one visit what...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, going back to an old place you once thought was awfully charming and finding out it's just another dump for tourists... sad. Is it just me, or was this place better in years past?The place was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite *good* italian place to dine without spending money worth a bran new pair of stilettos on one meal.**********Always always always have great service**********I think I've tried a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the concept of Italian style tapas, the dishes are great, but it's always packed and so even with a reservation we've had to wait at times. Not the place to go if you're looking for a quiet...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the BEST places in Chicago.Italian tapas done to perfection.Favorites: The bread with olive oil and tons of parmesan cheese, Veal meatballs, thin crust pizzas and the wine.Go here. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap wine...good food, good scene. Ill be regular since I live around the corner now
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great food, good price, a bit loud but it was a lot of fun. bartender was really nice and spent time with us on wine recommendations even though she was really busy.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm, I don't get the hype. I read most of the reviews and came here expecting amazing dishes. After checking into our hotel, we arrived around on a Monday afternoon. We were seated promptly outside...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm actually not huge Italian fan but i like this place because of it's great menu selections. Carpaccio is amazing. Fish is fresh. And they have a great cheese selection. Overall a good experience.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a bit of a hiatus, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed my meal. Definitely have some pizza. The salads were also a great treat. I also had two different types of pastas but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
after twenty or so visits, quartino's is always reliable and cheap. the food is decent, but nothing truly rave-worthy (i do love the fundido though - get it with apples,) although reasonably priced....
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Quartino for the first time last night and the food was really, really good. I love the format: small plates. A really nice way to try many different dishes. Everything I tried was excellent....
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it's hard to write reviews of restaurants that are exactly what you expect. and once i saw that gibsons gift certificate icon on the bottom of quartino's website, the jig was up. this is, as are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant in Chicago! Great for sharing, reasonably priced, excellent Italian red wines, great atmosphere, wonderful service. Great pick for Italian food lovers and Winos!
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with 2 friends for weekday lunch, because my friend had a 50% off coupon. We had a wonderful lunch - I love tapas, but prefer Italian food to Spanish so this place suited me to a tee. All...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch today with a fellow yelper because I had a 50% off coupon. I thought half off meant the price, but apparently it was also half off the flavor.First we split the polenta fries...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This really is my favorite Italian restaurant in this city! I've had so much on the menu I could be an expert, but hands down great!
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for it's price. The food is only mediocre though. I've been in several times. My server was very friendly, but not attentive at all. I was a bit disappointed with the service. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been dying to try Quartino for a while and finally this weekend, I got to go. I went with a big group of people, and only one of us had been there before. We made reservations, which I would...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't in the right mood for this place, so I'm going to give it the benefit of the doubt. The food was good, but the rest of it really got under my skin. I got an unexpected invitation and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stumbled upon this place while wandering the loop with a friend. Both of us had heard about it before, but neither of us had tried it. We were greeted by friendly hosts both outside the front door...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The four is only because I've been there once. The menu was creative and lengthy. I also enjoyed that they have an olive, cheese, and salami bar. The prices are very reasonable for what you get.My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quartino is one of my favorite go-tos. Whenever I have a friend in town visiting, I suggest venturing to this place for its adorable, tasty Italian tapas and a lively atmosphere. I've always had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
lemony goodness...i've been to quartino a handful of times since my last review and it's becoming one of my faves... the european atmosphere makes it inviting to lounge, sip and nibble... reminding us...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After another recent visit here, I'm glad to say that I still enjoy this place--both the food and the energetic atmosphere. My friend and I stopped in for a midnight snack--I love the fact that this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really understand what the hype is with this place. They may have some great wine although we never got along that far in our dinner to actually enjoy. My wife thought this would be a great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place and I *sheepishly* admit that I am a regular. The food is always delicious and the small plates and the restaurant's urging that you share with your companioins means...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time in Chicago ever. Landed at the airport at 10:30pm. Was in hotel room by 11:30pm. Starving.....what to do? How lucky I felt to have done some research and was already planning to conquer my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot say enough good things about Quartino. Probably my favorite restaurant in the city. The only thing I miss about no longer living in River North is the fact that I can no longer visit this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had to think hard about rating Quartino, and it wasn't until I realized that I wasn't being as objective as I usually am that I went with the higher 4 star rating. Innately, my pysche shouted "3...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I just do not understand the popularity of this place. So-so Italian food, the loudest restaurant I have ever been in, and a wait staff with an attitude that would make someone from New York city...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here the other day and it was delicious. It was my second time coming here. Its great because they have small portions if you don't like to eat a lot or if you want to try a bunch of different...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitivamente es un buen lugar para pasarla bien y compartir platos y comida, la variedad de vinos a precios rasonables es buena.La Sangria excelente y es un lugar para pasarla bien con amistades ,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to this restaurant for the past 2 years, and it has been a place that doesn't disappoint. I especially love it during the summer time, since they have a nice outside seating on State...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think it's a fun, more reasonably priced options in the downtown Chicago area: good food, nice atmosphere, but won't break the bank. It's not good for people who don't like to share food, though. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great. I don't eat a lot of stuff (dietary restrictions and choices) but they've got great things for me. Also, their food is top quality, comes out fast, and it's easy to get additional...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great location, casual atmosphere, real Italian food... love it! Portions are small, so I'd get 1.5 dishes per person.Recommend:Tortellini w/ prosciuttoLinguini w/clam (white sauce)Eggplant appetizer
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently decided that I would avoid any establishment within 2 miles of Michigan Ave. for the duration of the tourist season. Contrary to my personal rule, I found myself at Quartino on Thursday for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great environment, great prices. What more can you ask for. Olives and cheese as a starter is wonderful. The pizzas are good. The tagliatelle is excellent. One of my fav. places in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The most affordable wine.They advertise on their menu, wine is cheaper than water!They do have glasses of Wine for $4.00 and good one, you can order a quart, half or a litter.The margarita pizza,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for a late lunch after shopping and walking around the mag. mile. They have great service and atmosphere, and it also helps that they are located only a couple blocks away from the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good for large groups...food was surprisingly good for such a "chainy" feeling restaurant...service was ok for being so busy
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was a very loud environment. The food was so so for the price. Tables are pressed together. The service was excellent. .It's a pretty hip spot with a very vibrant environment but I wouldn't go back...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Our waitress was super nice. The quattro formaggio pizza was great and the wine was reasonably priced and decent. We are Italian, though, and were a little confused by the heaps of spinach and cabbage...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we came here on thurs night and it was PACKED. good thing we had a reservation, b/c i don't know how we would have gotten in otherwise. we got there earlier than our 830 reservation but were seated...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last night, I took a group of out of town guests to Quartino (11 of us in total). Quartino is an incredible place for groups. We ordered a couple servings of calamari, almost all the cheese and meat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Caprese Salad, grilled octopus,gelato, great bar.Ate here a couple of years ago and couldn't wait to get back! Wonderful service and real Italian food
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW - we were advised to eat here by a couple of friends that knew we were to headed to Chicago and knew we love Italian food. This was THE SPOT. Everything from our waitress to the food, to the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good wine? Check. White and Red. Plus they sell wine too! Cheap wine? Check - by the carafe. Great food? Check. There was not one thing that we did not like - got a selection of meet and cheese, a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is not a fancy place, but if you are looking for a reasonably priced casual Italian restaurant with cheap wine, this place is perfect! The food is good, it is made to share so you order a bunch...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The hostess and the wait staff are super nice and the outside patio during the summer is great. The one main issue I had (and why I couldn't give it more than 3 stars) was the noise level....it is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We decided that Quartino was just the place for an early dinner with family visiting from Alabama. The all-around perfect experience confirmed the wisdom of that decision. We had a great table,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been back twice in the last month, just a solid dining experience with lots of great looking people. My favs:The mussels are fantastic, save your bread to dip in all the buttery goodness! Sausage...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I made a reservation for 9 pm this past Saturday, and specifically requested to be seated outdoors. Whoever answered the phone said that was definitely "do-able". When we arrived, this was not the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The eggplant parmigiana is to die for. The eggplant is well-done, which is the only way to eat eggplant. The sauce was, thick, salty and tangy. And the entire thing was smothered in a golden-brown...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here several times while in the downtown area, and also hosted a work event here. It was a fantastic time each and every time I have gone--the pizza's are amazing, the wine list is really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Quartino was just down the street from the Dana Hotel where I was staying, and I was in the mood for some serious deep dish. A virgin to Chicago, I didn't bother to check out just what TYPE of pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was really disappointed when we went to Quartino's recently. This place came recommended by a friend and had good Yelp reviews, but I just don't get the appeal. Don't get me wrong, the food is quite...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent value for the money. We hosted a corporate dinner for 13 people and the bill was less than 600 (drinks included). Their menu and ordering process is a bit different but it works well. You...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had two friends in town who were visiting Loyola, so this was a close spot to stop for dinner. Let me just say that I loved everything I tried. Being that Quartino is a sharing place - I had some...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just went to this place the other evening and it was wonderful. We came straight from work so it wasn't packed which was very nice. By the time we left around 7:30 it was packed (this was a Tuesday...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quartino is not really a great date restaurant or place to enjoy a nice intimate conversation but it is an incredibly fun restaurant to go to with a group of friends. I came here with three friends...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for good food and cheap prices! The Profiteroles is a must for dessert, the best I've had yet. There were so many things I wanted to try but didn't get to since the menu is so extensive. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What a letdown.After reading many a glowing Yelp review for this place, I had high expectations for the bachelorette dinner I attended here. However, while there were a few bright spots, for the most...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This Italian place is borderline 3.5-4 stars for me. Even for a Sunday night at 9:30PM, it was still relatively packed and we had to wait about 20 minutes for a table.___________________________Pros:-...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quartino is one of those places that I had been to for larger parties- but until this past weekend- never visited with a small group of friends. And it's shareable food concept is perfect for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to this resturant twice. After visit #1 I was really not happy, but vist #2 leveled my experience a bit so I wanted to give it a solid 3 for effort, and I realized partly my first visit...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another restaurant with a form to fill out; The Salumeria Form; JACKPOT! (Is it weird to enjoy filling out a good form)?Only 3 blocks from my apartment I consider this to be a fairly good find. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good Italian food is scarce in the high and arid west where I live, so I searched it out in Chicago when I was there for a conference. I'm glad I did! Here's what I enjoyed at Quartino:Bresaola...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place; it's one of my favorite places to eat in Chicago--lunch or dinner. They have the best pizzas, soups and bread.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not too bad. Granted, I only tried the pizza. We did the pizza half and half with the Fumo Negli Occhi and the other side with Zola Noci and Pere. The "Fumo" side was very good, had a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went there today with my wife. Had dinner at the bar. Food was OK. A couple of tips about service:1. Because some customers are a bit older and not as hip, they are still customers.2. When a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Quartino provides a unique dining experience. Small portion sizes, similar to tapas, to share with your whole party. They stagnate the dishes so you are always eating and always getting a new flavor....
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine from High School is the lead in a Broadway play that is running here in Chicago so we took her out to Quartino to celebrate after the show. We had a great time, the caprese as always...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, 440 review of this place? Holy cheese balls!I went here for dinner on a Wednesday night. The place was pretty packed! I'd describe the atmosphere as boisterous. The people were all enjoying...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. This place left me feeling cold. They say they open at 11:00, so we show up at 11:30 and are told the kitchen isn't open yet so we can "just chill and look at the menu." There are only four other...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a great place to go with a group. Fun small plates to share. We love the octopus and the gnocchi in particular. The house wine is quite good, and it's the best one could imagine with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants in Chicago! For me, the joining of tapas and Italian is pure heaven. You can get a lot of food for a realtively cheap price. The wait staff here is excellent. They...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with 4 friends to check out the Italian tapas. It's a cool idea and apparently this place got rave reviews. We got there and it was packed and fast paced. We were seated promptly but the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the most fantastic restaurants in the city!I love love love going to Quartino. My friend introduced me to it a few years ago and I've been going ever since. The food here is wonderful...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cute place, fun for lunch and happy hour, especially during the summer when you can sit outside. I love thin crust pizza (sorry Lou!) and Quartino's makes a great pizza! I also love the tapas...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, yum, yum! An Italian tapas place? Woo hoo! I've been to Quartino numerous times, most recently last night. I absolutely love this place. The food is consistently good and I love the tapas idea...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have been to Quartino numerous times for lunch and dinner. Dining in the bar for lunch is a terrific experience, and the dining room is great as well.Solid cured meat selections, great cheeses and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first experiences Quartino on a Saturday night for a friend's birthday. We had reservations for 10 people and were seated as soon as everyone arrived.The waitstaff is exceptional. Really. They...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I had to describe Quartino to someone who'd never been there before, I would describe it as the holy union of tapas and Italian food. As it happens, I've used this description a lot the last 24...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Quartino's is a fun spot in the River North area, ideal for large groups or others who don't mind how loud it gets in there. The food is good, the wine is better. Plus, at least for this San...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really, really like Quartino. At this point, I've been here more times than I can count, and I've never had a bad experience. The wine: the best part of Quartino? The wine list is cheap,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last week was my first time at Quartino, I don't know why-I think it was b/c I saw it as a tourist spot and read that it was very loud, which it was but for some reason I didn't care sitting at the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times w/groups, and on a pretty forgettable date. It's alright, and for the non-adventurous group, fits the bill. It's very reasonable, and has all the basic italian staples. My...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really enjoyed this place, the food was all great. Had the spinach salad, calamari (was perfect, not rubbery), margherita pizza, and the cheese fondue. There's a fantastic sidewalk patio too. Service...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Small plates at an Italian restaurant - it's like every girl's dream! What surprised me about this place is I don't usually pick Italian as a place to go out for dinner - pasta, blah, cream sauce,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A pretty affordable and nice place to visit downtown.Came here with my boyfriend's family when they were in town. $16 carafes of the house red wine was amazing. We drank up some pretty decent wine on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
its loud, its crowded, its big portions, its italian, its family style and i love it. the food is hearty, and fresh. quartino takes out the fuss and focuses on how food is supposed to be enjoyed. y...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been meaning to try this place out since it opened, and finally got around to it when some work colleagues were in town for a convention. We each selected a few different tapas-style dishes and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If heaven is a carbohydrate the gates to heaven are good table at Quartino. I wanted GOOD Italian food while I was in Chicago, emphasis on GOOD I was told this was the place to be. It was one of those...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A couple things to note.... 1) Come here with a reservation. We had ours for an early dinner at 5.30pm on a Friday. By the time our party left at 7.30, it was PACKED. I'm talking out-the-door waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While on a business trip in Chicago, I stopped in at Quartino because I thought it looked like a good place to eat and people watch. Unfortunately it was LOUD. incredibly loud. I had to talk...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can't go wrong with a carafe of the house red (Rosso). The atmosphere is really nice. Yes, it is a little loud, but come on - when you're putting back the wine and enjoying good food and good company,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure I would eat a regular meal here, but stumbling on this place before dinner or after work, it will satisfy. It's really noisy and crowded, but it's perfect to drown out voices in your head....
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Chicago has had a surge of enotecas, an Italian combination of a bistro, wine bar, and tapas place. Hugo Ralli and Steve Lombardo, best known for their Chicago standards of Gibson's and Hugo's Frog...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend and I had lunch at quartino today and we enjoyed every dish. It was, of course, made even more enjoyable with a half-carafe of white wine. The eggplant parmiagana was amazing. The caprese...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first visit here as reccomended by a friend in town from Minneapolis. I had never even heard of Quartino until tonight. We were seated within 10 minutes in a gigantic cozy room. Cozy in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The fact that Quartino has been open for 3 years and is still packed to the gills every weekend says a lot. It's a loud, boisterous, busy place with great food, great service and the sort of charm...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE IT! We went here for my birthday dinner before going out. It was DELISH! The bellini's were AMAZING!!! We each ordered a dish and shared and the food was amazing! The asparagus risotto is TO...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
awesome place. very very VERY crowded but great food. The pizza is AMAZING. I will be back to try more stuff! Be sure to make a reservation though. It's impossible to get a place over the weekend.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. I stopped here for lunch with the baby I care for and the staff was so friendly towards us and very accommodating of my vegan diet. I loved my food and I really liked the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A perfectly easy spot to meet anyone for any reason. Italian bistro which is set up like an apothecary - old school. Love it. Great food - savory. Excellent selection of drinks/dishes. Phenomenal...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place.Italian food represents everything that good cooking should be: fresh approachable food cooked with heart. And Italian restaurants represent everything that eating out should...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Moly, we were in heaven. It was Thursday night around 8pm and after bar hopping in River North a little my 2 GFs and I decided on Quartino- I had never been. It was PACKED but the wait list was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went with a group of four on Valentine's Day. I must say, reservations were a GREAT help. No wait whatsoever. We had the fettechini alfredo, home farm chicken, and a split pizza - sausage and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my all-time favorite Chicago spots for pretty much anything - great date spot, group gathering, bachelorette or birthday celebration. It gets loud and there can be a wait. Just know your...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The sausage pizza is great and the wine selection is very good. It does get a little noisy but nothing you can't handle. Service is good. Ambiance is great. I would have liked some more coaching on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a Thursday evening and it wasn't busy at all. The decor was ok but I was expecting it to be a little more upscale. Still, it was comfortable. We started off with the meat, cheese and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good Wine! Great Pizza! Good cheeses! The risotto is weak and prevents a 4 star rating
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I made the reservation, I thought I was making it for Osteria via Stato, just across the street. So imagine my surprise when I realized, as I walked up, that I had made a mistake."Oh well," I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food and atmosphere. Not expensive.Great for late night dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three-and-a-half to four stars for the solid-to-excellent food. I enjoyed everything I ate here, and it's great that you have a choice of small "tapas" style dishes and full entrees. However, this is,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not being a Chicago native I cannot compare Quartino's with other Italian restaurants in Chicago. That said, overall I thought it was OK but not great of a restaurant.It was really crowded at 6pm on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was originally going to give a 3-star rating but read on for why I downgraded to 2-stars. I don't know what the big deal is about this place. It's a big restaurant, the menu features Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Granted this seems like a very harsh review with only 2 stars I still stand that its a decent place. I think the concept of Italian tapas is great. However I felt the service I've had there in the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We used to frequent this place when I lived in Chicago. We always sat in the bar area and always had good service...but they did know us :) The wine is cheap and my experiences with the food have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally went here after the great Yelp reviews - my bf and I had different opinions on the place. I couldn't see why this noisy loud crowded place was "date-perfect" and to him it was special because...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like this place. I like the concept. However, I have given this place two chances and have not been very happy with the food either time. It just does not taste good, at all. I have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I truly have a love-hate relationship with Quartino's. I recommend it to everyone because overall the positives outweigh the negatives. There are times when I'll visit several times within a month,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My date and I had the opportunity to dine at Quartino on Valentines day. We went in and the lobby was very full...luckily we were able to snatch a table in the bar. We were greeted and waited on by...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We absoutely LOVED Zach!And who was Zach, you ask? He was our most attentive, charming, and friendly waiter. I have to commend him on being super amazing to my normally unfriendly and chaotic...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
a very simple Italian restaurant a little on the expensive side. the portions are not to large nor too Italian. I would probably not go back.
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if you're looking for a quiet evening at a cozy italian restaurant, this is not the place to go. however, the food is great at quartino. we actually went here for my mom's 60th because we heard from...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I will be the first to admit that I've never eaten an actual 'meal' here - my friends and I always opt for salumi and cheese and pizza in the bar.But oh, how delightful the salumi and cheese and pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For it being in the heart of the downtown restaurant district, this place seats people pretty swiftly (if you consider 1 hour wait swift considering we didn't make reservations). The dining room is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here the other day and it was great. Italian tapas... brilliant! I had caprese salad, shrimp risotto, and the assorted sorbet for desert. It was all great, I wish the caprese had more balsamic...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
their veal meatballs are not the same as I remember. Warm mushy raisin.. ick! And the buffalo mozzarella cheese seemed a bit off on the caprese salad today at lunch. Ballo will be my got to for veal...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A serious good time.We opted to sit at the Wine Bar. Our fantastic bartender Holly let us try a few robust wines, and took the ones we didn't like off the bill. We had about 3 1/4 carafes of delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Italian food I've had. Everything comes out exactly when it's ready, so the wait is almost nonexistant. A little loud, but the food more than makes up for it. I highly recommend the asparagus...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went to Quartino, I thought it was absolutely wonderful, but I have been a tad bit let down the past few times. I think the concept is great - tapas style Italian. However, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here for drinks a few times - a good downtown area option for some good food and wines. I'm a pretty big fan of the small plates menu...the meats and cheese are always good and fairly true...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quartino is a great place for just two people or a group. I had my last birthday here and everyone was pleased. There were some friends there that hadn't had small plates and fell in love with it. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's official, I love this restaurant. If I could, I would eat here everyday. Imagine a large, bustling dining room filled with the smells of house cured meats and cheeses. Tables are set...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Quartino's many times and it is always an outstanding experience! Small, tasty dishes served in a huge downstairs dining room coupled with Italian Soaps playing on the flat-screens...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times and always had a great meal! Tapas style italian and a great selection of all kinds of dishes. Great for groups. It is loud and a fun place to eat. Also, they have great wine for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty food--however, reading the reviews, I think I need to go back & try it again. I went for a work sponsored meal/event at lunch, & we did not get to choose our own food--they just brought out...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far my favorite place to eat in all of Chicago. I can't say enough good things about this place. It's outstanding!The octopus is the best I've ever had and I haven't been anywhere else in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm not the biggest wine expert in the world. I went to Quartino, because I heard that the staff there is pretty good with folks like myself. I looked over the menu and asked our waiter what he...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first time at Quartino's was this past December for our holiday work party. I got trashed on some delicious chardonnay and was loving that food. I went for a second time, sat in the bar area, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Awful, just awful experience. My friend was in town from LA to celebrate her birthday and some other guests recommended Quartino. So one of the other people made a reservation for 10 people at 9pm. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
used to be cheaper and bigger portions and i'd recommend it to everyone passing through town, but lately the prices are double what they'd been 2 years ago AND simultaneously the portions were half...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The two stars are given for atmosphere and convenient location - that is it.The sausage risotto had slight traces of sausage, barely noticeable. And the spinach and tomato pizza was practically a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is blah. Went with a group of seven and had to wait almost 50 minutes on a Monday - this was with a reservation! The polenta fries, calamari, and ravioli were all ordinary. The shrimp...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Wine by the carafe allowed my wife and I to sample three different wines (and have more than one glass of each) and it was very affordable. The food was great. We loved their pizzas...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SO I went back to Quartino and tried their pizza and a few other items on the menu. I was seriously disappointed. We ordered:MELANZANE PIZZA.-TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, GRILLED EGGPLANT, AND SHAVED...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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This is a great Italian resturant. I went there with my sister in the summer before we saw Wicked. We sat on the patio. The prices were very reasonable and the wine was so good!!! You can create your own...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good solid and reasonably priced. It's a good choice. Seems like a good place for groups but the food was good, better than Scoozi.
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If someone here asked me "Come here often?" I'd probably be more than the requisite amount of disgusted, but after a few minutes, I'd realize that the truthful answer to that question is indeed "Why...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
gotta go 3 stars.....went with three others, and my friend made the reservation about a month prior to our visit....and we got (honest) the WORST table in the joint. no matter....service started off...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
so. Quartino's is a fabulous place for a big group....we had 12.the place is big, loud and has an extensive menu that can please just about anyone. We had tons of wine and cocktails and started out...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love how they serve small plates, like Tapas but it's Italian food instead Spanish. It is just so good! I've tried about a million things on the menu. My sister lives across the street so we tend...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Italian tapas idea is good, but we just weren't satisfied with this place. Even though the reviews claim you can eat and drink to your heart's extent for not much money, we plunked down almost...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
who: tha girlswhat: fungi pizza, calamari, eggplant parmigiana and a CARAFE of vinowhen: post workwhere: din and drinks at Quartinowhy: we do what we wantwe were seated after a relatively painless...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it was was noisy, and yes, we had to wait for a while even though we had a reservation, but the food was good, the service surprisingly attentive, and the bill came to less than $30 per person...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say much about the atmosphere at Quartino, as every time I have been there it has been on the outdoor patio. Which, of course, always provides great people-watching opportunities.The staff...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
mehhh for mediocre.
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get all the great reviews. The food is mediocre at best, the atmosphere inside, not that great. I do like the outside seating area, it's more 'upscale' than your usual plastic tables and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The perfect place to go with a group of 8 for a festive night out that's easy on the pocketbook. Great for sharing. Only issue is that it can be a bit loud, so don't go there if you're looking to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would call this the Italian take on tapas. Every time we go we'll get an order of calamari, and then order from their meat-chese-olives-spreads menu, and get neverending wine. What a delight! Their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Any place that has prosecco on the wine list is OKAY with me.Quartino has prosecco on the wine list. Quartino also has carafes of bellinis, and carafes of some insanely cheap but very very good wine....
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Visiting from LA...this place is amazing!!Great food, good ambiance, nice service and a good variety of wines.Would rec. making a reservation!
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I had a big birthday dinner here as well as a small family dinner, so it can be a versatile spot. You can't go wrong with the pizzas, and the ravioli and risottos are yummy, too....
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was probably the meal I enjoyed the most during my time in Chicago (granted, I didn't go anywhere that fancy, but still.) The menu and the restaurant itself reminded me of some places back home...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here for dinner on a rainy night several weeks ago and the place was packed. To me, large crowds mean a restaurant has a lot to live up to (or else I begin to question all these people's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't eat downtown often, but I must say this place is pretty damned good for the price. The calamari was excellent, the bread was fresh, and the linguini with clams was tasty. The pizza isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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This is a GREAT place to go with friends! Excellent food, wait staff is usually good, prices are fair! .. Be prepared that they bring food out AS IT IS READY, not together with the rest of your table. So this...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, I've always heard that people in the Midwest were friendly...the people at Quartino definitely validated this idea. We were seated a little after our reservation time, but it was really crowded,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although Quartino's IS a bit on the pricey side, I can't help but absolutely love this place. I love coming here with my friends (the bigger the party the better- and the more variety in food!!) for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not a fan of this place at all. Went here for my mother's b-day hoping for a fun family style meal but unfortunately it was not an enjoyable evening. The service was fine but we literally couldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I have not written a review yet considering I have been here so many times! My first experience was with my girlfriend and we got to sit in the bar, drinks lots of yummy wine and eat...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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go across the street to Ostreria Via Stato. Get the family dinner--always...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word. Fondue. I opened my menu and immediately closed it. I ordered my fondue with bread and apples. It rocked my word. My boyfriend and I got in a huge fight while we were waiting for our...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for the wine tasting last night and it was fantastic! $20 gets you all you can drink of the 4 different wines of their choosing (2 white, 2 red) and then tons and tons of appetizers...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to get a drink after work, but get here early! I went to meet up with some friends yesterday (a Monday) and by 7PM there was not an empty seat in the house. Bar area can get very loud...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When traveling in large groups, it is generally wise to make reservations. We made one for 16 and it still took them 30 mins past the reservation time to get our table together. They got a large...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big fan of pizza, but I like Quartino! Pizza was good and I like their Apple dipp'n Cheese, we ordered some red and white wine, they are good, One thing I don't really like is the dining...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The end of the month wine tasting? Yes.The pizza? Yes.The cheap wine? Definitely yes.The service? meh...not bad but not great. Due to ginormous crowds.My main reason for not going to Quartino...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just want to restate my love of Quartino as I prepare to bite into a delicious slice of leftover Stefano pizza.My boyfriend and I went last night for our 3 year anniversary and had an AMAZING time. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Celebrated my birthday here two weekends ago. I LOVED the food and the service. I would definitley go back. My only reason for four stars (instead of five) is that the kitchen kept sending out the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love going here with a large group of friends prior to a night out. We get a ton of appetizers and share, have a bottle or two (or four) of wine, service has always been great, nice outdoor seating...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Took my son here,who is a student and a chef and boy did this place disappoint! The idea of tapas is great -but the food was not. We ordered 5 items trying to get a variety.The food came fast and hot...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for my birthday last year. Yuck is the word that comes to mind. Not only did we wait forever to dine al fresco, but the food was less than stellar. This is the Italian version of tapas, I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the perfect location to celebrate with a large group. My Maids picked it for the dining option for my bachelorette party. It was a lot of fun! They ordered many appetizers, two pizzas, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great meal for 2 under $50. Started out with the fried calamari which was extremely fresh and tender accompanied with lemon slices and the usual marinara. A Bottle of the house red which was $12....
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmmmm! My only complaint would be the closeness of the tables and the noise level, but it all adds to the ambiance. Everything was delicious. I highly recommend the fondue and gnocchi! This would be a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone who thinks this is authentic Italian needs to visit Italy. Or at least Little Italy.The food is adequate - which is where my 2 stars come from. The ambiance is crowded and kitchy - tables can...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're a fan of films like Goodfellas or The Godfather but aren't Italian, Quartino is the place for you. I took my family when they recently visited and we were treated like familia. The dining...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
food here is ok - hit or miss on what we ordered.1) octopus appetizer - don't bother. 2) pizza with the arugula on top - bother, it was good3) romaine salad - good, small4) the italian donuts -...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Even the loudest places have their serene nooks. And we were sat in one of these, in a corner at the top of the stairs far and away from the commotion. But still close enough to think it was perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was here on Friday night for a friend's birthday party. We were in the private cellar room and I'm VERY glad we were secluded from the rest of the restaurant. The acoustics in this place are very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Taking on the responsibility of planning your best friends 30th birthday dinner is no easy task. There are tons of details and moving parts that if not thought out well could easily take the evening...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quartino is absolutely kickin' on a Saturday night. I'm talking packed to the gills, people flowing into the streets, loud as hell crowded. My saving grace? The Cellar Room, which is not really in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with 15 people and had a great time without busting the bank.Its rare you can get proper attention with that many people, but they put us in our own little room and gave us 2 waiters - altho...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently visited Quartino's for a birthday party. The individual who set up the party requested to be seated in the cellar room, which when we got there ended up being a great choice. The restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I have been going here for a while for a couple reasons. One being that I can grab a great meal at good prices. I recommend starting with a cheese and cured meat plate or some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I normally steer clear of the tourist trap area that is the vast majority of River North. Especially on weekends. However, I will venture in the vicinity for Frontera and that was the original...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for groups, when you are dining with little kids, anyone else with ADD or whom you have not much to say to. It would also be a good place to discuss something taboo, as surely no one...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place became one of our favorites. We go there all the time because you can have Italian Tapas! In other words it's just like going to Emilio's or CafA� Babareeba but having italian food instead....
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quartino is one of my favorite places for dinner in my neighborhood. The service is always good, I have always been able to make a reservation the day of, and the food and wine are excellent and very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The decor made me feel like I was dining in some Italian village--super cute! Though the food didn't exactly blow my mind and Quartino is not my new favorite restaurant in Chicago, there were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After I posted the above review, I got a Yelp message from the manager (or from someone purporting to be the manager). The tone of his e-mail was sincere, and he wanted to know how to make it right...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had been dying to try Quartino, so when a GNO (Girls Nite Out) dinner was on tap I suggested we give it a try. I was pretty underwhelmed, as were the other 3 people in my party. It's basically...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I read thru most of the yelp reviews before attending a birthday party at Quartino a few weeks ago, and the verdict seemed to be: mixed bag. Kinda touristy, kinda loud, kinda fun, some of the menu is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
lunch meat "tapas" ain't so hot, actually not so good at all....was really, really loud when I went, like I could not here myself talk let alone my friend, kinda ridiculous!
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quartino's is one of my favorite places in the city that I don't visit enough. I've been here for date nights, group dinners, and girl's night outs, and each option works here! I agree that the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my group from work for our holiday lunch in 2006. It was nothing short of fabulous. We were a group of about 12, so the "family style" dining worked really well for us. The service...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went Friday night as part of a party of 5. We had reservations, and my cousin (who made them) had asked for an outdoor table, but when we got there we were told it would be a 30 min. wait for that. We...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Italian tapas. Love it! We had the veal meatballs, linguine with clams in white wine sauce, lamb shank, and the ravioli with pork filling. Each dish had very generous portions (for instance, there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice and both times the food was fab, and our waiter was attentive, informative, and fun. He suggested the house red as a good, cheap wine and he was right. All the food was delish. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, another small plates place. I say skip the small plates and go straight for the pizza. The 12" pizzas will run you $10-12 and are big enough to be shared between two people. They recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I typically pick the restaurants, but on this night I had a serious epicurean brain freeze. Subsequently, Audrey assumed the role of Foodmander & Chief and made the executive decision to go to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always good. Always reasonably priced. This is the perfect place to meet up with friends after work, if you work downtown. They have plenty of seating, so you shouldn't ever have a problem getting in....
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Chicago for only three nights and felt compelled to dine here two of those nights. The first night I found out just at the end of my meal that they have house made Salumi....so I endeavored...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! I've been here twice, first on a weeknight with a girlfriend and we sat outdoors. Second time, brought the parents who were visiting from out of town (who now love this place too!)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good not great. It is a nice alternative to a downtown restaurant. There are not a lot of moderately priced restaurants downtown and in general, downtown restaurants are not the creme de la creme of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't even know where to start.... this place is awesome! Its now one of my fave's. I love all the food, the staff and the atmosphere. I have been twice now in a month and can't wait to go back....
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Quartino. All those naysayers below who claim that small plates are not the way to eat Italian are wrong. We were able to sample far more things than we would have been able to with normal...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful lovely place with great food, awesome atmosphere. Probably this is as Italian as it gets. I am so sad that there is not such a place in Boston, the only place in Boston that comes close is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I stumbled upon this delight because i received a gift certificate at a Liver Foundation fundraiser. So, I did what all ladies do, grabbed my nearest four pals and headed out for free eats. Little did...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not that this place needs another review, but it deserves it. We found this place via Yelp, and THANK YOU YELPERS! You did not lead us astray.We ate on the patio on an August evening on a Monday...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Your best bet for dining downtown at a place that isn't a chain, doesn't suck, and won't cost you this month's rent to afford. The servers are very friendly, and will usually crack a joke when they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I finally had a chance to dine at this establishment and I was not impressed with the food. The service was top-notch, and the decor & atmosphere were enjoyable. However, the food was not something I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review was a fight because my wife liked this restaurant while I hated. She like it because the food and wine were both tasty and inexpensive. I hated it because of the white tile floors,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! Even the olive oil tastes good here! I like this place because of the atmosphere. It is so earthy and when it get crowded - it looks like a bug family having a good time.I've tried a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the drinks and food I have ordered in the restaurant and bar. Yummy Bellinis. Q is a casual date place, it's nice to share food, so it's also good for a group, but can get very crowded and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Woohoo - it rocked! Italian tapas, how could you go wrong?! Food was great, service was great too. The wine was flowing and gave me a terrific hangover the next day. We got a table outside and stayed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Italian small plates - think Italian tapas. Delicious, and allows for a variety of tastes in one sittingNicely done, good location. Sidewalk dining is a plus when the weather permits
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent food but entirely too crowded and noisy. It doesn't really feel like it's about the food here, but the location and the crowd. No thanks unless it's an off time and that's where I happen to be!
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is always busy! The food is great. Usually order the ravioli or pizza's. Great Bellini's!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Quartino for the first time a few weeks ago for a bachelorette party pre-dinner that we (I was a bridesmaid) were throwing. My party-planning inept best friend reserves a table for 20. We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE. If there was a place like this in Boston, I'd live there. Four dollars for a quarter-carafe of decent wine?? That alone gets five stars!My brother and I ordered the Sicilian olives and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is WAYYYYYYYYYY overrated.You essentialy order 15 appatizers and split them. I think I would rather have one good meal. Also, very very noisy. And what is with the Italian Nior films on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Quartino is an Italian tapas place.Anyone else see something inherently wrong with that statement above? It's OK if you don't. We'll talk about it later. For now, let's talk about the restaurant.My...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good food and I like how it's done family style. We tried an assortment of pastas and meats/cheese, and it was fantastic. Add some good wine specials and it turned out to be a good evening.Got...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ever time I've been here it has been a wonderful experience! I used to go at night around 11pm. Almost each time we've been given something on the house, a glass of wine ( or two) an appetizer etc.....
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great corner location in the Gold Coast with outdoor seating and a beautiful vintage-y interior with tiled walls, antique silverware/plates and a great view of the kitchen.Since service was fast and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is very hard to write anything negative when eating delicious leftover pizza from Quartino! I have been wanting to go to Quartino since I saw it featured on Check Please. I have to say, it wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets PACKED- so make a reservation or be prepared to wait. You can wait in the bar area for your table or try anf grab a bar table- but that area is always packed as well.The food here is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here several times and it has not disappointed. The idea is to not order for yourself but that everything is to be shared. If you stick to this, it's a great concept. The food comes out...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place was blah. Made the mistake of coming on a Saturday nite and it was so busy and loud. So loud. LOL. The veggie pizza was ok. Different so maybe thats why I didnt appreciate it as much. It...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really really enjoy this restaurant. I would comfortably call it some of my favorite food in the city. That is if I am trapped downtown. I love the food. LOVE it. everything is good. The wine list...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Upside:This place is very nice and located in the heart of the city. Love the tapas and love, love, love gettting the list of fine italian meats and cheeses and olives to order from. Yum. good wine...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We made reservations for eight two weeks before the event. We showed up and were seated without a hitch. There were eight of us, and they sat us at a, somewhat, smaller table. There wasn't really much...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this place because the wine and food was inexpensive because you can order small portions. The fondue was delicious. The seating outside was a little crowded and noisy, but overall a good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic dining experience (at least for an out-of-towner on a business trip). Maybe it's not the most authentic place around, but since when is authentic more important than good?Their slogan is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Completely blah experience. The cheese fondue was awesome, and the wine rather cheap. Besides that, Quartino was forgetable. The pizza sucked. The seared tuna was weird (the sauce didn't seem to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I love restaurants. All kinds. I've eaten in 4 star fine dining restaurants and zero star greasy spoons. I don't mind spending the money, but the sum must equal the parts and unfortunately, this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is what I've been waiting for, i just wish i lived in Chicago. tapas style Italian is brilliant. our table of 5 had the $25 antipasto plate, 5 entrees, 3 desserts and a bottle of wine for about...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Given this place has 270 mostly positive reviews I'm not going to beat a dead horse here. Or however you say. I think its kinda past its prime but still worth checking out.There is a great wine...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a huge fan of Italian food, nor am I from the Chicago area, but I must say that dining at Quartino was quite the experience. I've visited many tapas restaurants that served Spanish food, true...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I finally got back here for dinner. While I didn't remember it quite so crazy and loud, it was pretty fun. I hardly make my way into the loop area for dinner, so it felt festive in a way, and made...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great antipasto in a fun, loud, vibrant atmosphere. I had a great time, the service was admirable. It was very crowed but we were seated quickly and we were served quickly. We just ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place for a friend's b-day party. Our group had about twenty people in it. I was really impressed with the restaurant and I'm glad that I was able to try it. The waiters were very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmmmmm, italian food served tapas style! Who would have ever thought?! This place was GREAT!Came here with the boyfriend and we got the lamb shank and the tuscan chicken risotto. Then for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A cloud-less Wednesday with the sun beaming down the the breeze making the temperature a wonderful 72 degrees, there was no choice but to dine alfresco style. Quartino was the ideal spot.Started out...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was shocked to see this place still packed at 10:30 at night. The wine was tasty and reasonably priced. I only had a bite of tortellini which tasted fresh. The highlight was my fried calamari -...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review will come in two parts -- a review of the food/experience (which will be presented w/ bullet points), followed by a review of our server (I think a short narrative is the best route for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! Cheap wine, sharable portions--what a fun, fun concept!I will agree with others that the set-up in the restaurant could be better (it gets tight and you run the risk of being bumped) and it is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like some of the other reviewers have said this place can be kind of loud, so it would not be a romantic date night sort of place. But it is good for a large group of people to order a bunch of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked what I heard about this place on Check Please, but the food was even better than I was expecting. We took my aunt and uncle who were in town visiting for a night. My uncle ordered one of his...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. close to my office. never tried based on a co-workers bad experience. however I loved it. will go back.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy moly, this place is LOUD! What?I SAID, THIS PLACE IS LOUD!!!!Hell yeah, it is, but that's prob'ly 'cause everybody's drunk off one of their plentiful wines or maybe a tasty peach bellini or...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally a place where I don't have to swim in my bowl of pasta. The portions are perfect and the thin crust pizzas are yummm. I enjoyed the Broccoli Rabe, Gnocchi, and Rucolina Pizza. My only...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to like Quartino a whole lot more before they raised the prices and decreased the portions. For the area, it's still rather reasonable, but it used to be even more so. It can get really loud at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really remember much about my meal here other than waiting for my dining companion who was getting sick upstairs. She says it was the mussels, but I ate them and felt fine. I think it was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm, I'm still torn about Quartino. The first time I visited was for a Yelp Elite event, and I enjoyed the food that was served. I dined here last night with a few friends, and we were all pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, with 252 reviews, I don't know what new things I can offer to the mix. Here goes...1. Service was great! In fact, I would have graded this restaurant 3.5 but bumped up rather than down...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The best deal on the meu is the two dollar veal meatball slider. The pizza is okay and the calamari was bland and when I asked for a sauce other than the watery chili sauce it came with the waiter...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved Quartino! Really good food and really decent prices. And the idea of small plate italian food is excellent! You get to try a little of everything.They serve wine (and sangria mmm) by the carafe,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked this place. Now, I might re-review it when I've eaten there sober.... Stumbled through the doors the other night after having a few champagne cocktails down the street at POPS (must...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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Quartino, an urban Italian restaurant has developed and wine bar, is the creation of Hugo ralli, Steve Lombardo and Exec chef/partner John Coletto Quartino combines the best of Italy osteria and enoteac to...
restaurant.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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The sauces and appetizer were good, but my pasta was undercooked and my...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here before going to a show in the theater district. I have to leave the loop because a lack of decent restaurants in the loop. Quartino was close enough to do the trick. It was actually...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a very nice experience. Good fast friendly service. Prices were very reasonable. Food was not excellent but pretty good. Try the meatball sliders. They were awesome. Pizza was average.
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to go with smaller parties of 3 or 4, great food, good wine, and not too pricey for the caliber of quality you will receive at Quartino. We (group of 3) sat near the middle of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't have any major beefs with the restaurant--the food is decent and a good value, particularly for this part of town. And the wine selection is pretty broad for those not getting full bottles. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The tre color salad, orrieche, eggplant, and short ribs are excellent. Wine is limited to Italian selections, but cheap and good. Service attentive. Conversation level is loud and the tables are close...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
minus one star for the spinach salad but plus one for exceptional service! our waiter's name was David!Quartino opens at 1130 am. We arrived close to noon on a Friday. The restaurant filled up quickly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't eat meat or dairy (It's called veganism) so when my sister came into town with her friends they all wanted to eat down in the Loop. I tried to get them over to Little Italy for Tufano's but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My parents were in town and we needed a good place for lunch on Saturday. A friend didn't give Quartino rave reviews, but I thought we might try it anyway cause it looked pretty reasonably priced...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh! The only reason I would go back to this place is if I wasn't hungry. Yes, yes, I know...it's tapas. I've eaten tapas before and have never had such a bad experience as I did at Quartino.I took...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one place you're guaranteed a good time/service. Wine is alright ( mostly Italian) but they bring your order real quick. Avg price for the location.Update: I went to their wine tastign and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
1) reasonably priced for where it is2) a good family-style serving style3) tasty italian food with some things you haven't seen before (polenta fries)4) good service5) and now that it's warm there is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Prices are great here for both wine and food - tough to beat in this neighborhood - but the food was just OK. Actually it was probably less than OK being as salty as it was but I was won over by the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK this was my first downtown dining experience and it was pretty good. Great food. Great selection with some killer desert. If a complaint was to be made it may be that it gets loud . And I mean...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't know what all the fuss is all about at Quartino. The place is huge, the line is long, but the food is definitely nothing to brag about. I came here friday night with another couple, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Quartino's on three separate occasions. In general, I like the restaurant, location, tapas style, and bustling atmosphere. And, how I love the prices! But, I hesitate to give it 4...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here once and my experience was pretty good. As I like the idea of Italian tapas, it's cute and I love to share food. Our server was pretty friendly. We ordered some salad, salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not much else to say here that other Yelpers haven't said but I still feel a review is in order. This is the first place we ate at when considering moving to Chicago. It's got a lively feel that's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a place for many occasions, but none better then getting off of work around 10:00pm and going to have some charcuterie, cheese and wine with your co-workers after a long night. The place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here several times including the Yelp event. Was here on Saturday night with some out of towners. Our server was awesome. The carafe of wine is the only way to go. It's closer to 1.5 bottles of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place!! It is true they do have wine that is cheaper than water. This is a great place to go out with a large group of friends, especially if you like to share (tapas style)....
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once, but they have a very decent white wine bottle for $12! I believe they make all their own wines, and the one we had was very good! The portions are smaller & made for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a friend from out of town staying at a hotel in the area so we decided on Quartino's. On all levels, service, food, wine and atmosphere, we were not disappointed.It was a Tuesday night and our...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked the schtick Quartino is going for. A few of us went there last week and had some wine, cheese, salumi, and salads. We were lucky enough to get a table in the small back room, and our...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent place to sample a wide selection of italian whites and reds, while feasting on tapas size portions of pastas, and meat and seafood dishes. Pizzas are cooked in a wood burning oven and are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never knew there was such a thing as Italian tapas! I went here with some co-workers and had quite the dining experience. Since there was so many of us we ordered several things off the menu and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I went here for his birthday last weekend. I honestly was not too impressed! My husband was drawn to go there because of the wide range of homemade meats, which were very good, but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
1) If you don't have reservations, good luck. There system is definitely Grand Lux Cafe style, where you ask how long the wait is and you're told 3 hours. 2) Even if you do have a reservation, good...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Quartino, though I guess no restaurant gets a four star rating from me.My parents, hosiers (real hosiers i.e. Bloomington, IN is the "big city") loved the restaurant. It was a cold, but not to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for a group dinner, but make sure to make reservations, not that that always helps. They don't really honor their reservation time, it's more of a "guideline"However, it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They serve pretty decent family- and tapas-style Italian fare. Do follow yelpers' recommendations on specific dishes tho' (wish I did, but it was a last-minute decision). This place is best for large...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The menu is affordable and the food is amazing. I get a veggie pasta that melts in your mouth. I am big on being able to order small plates and I love getting/ordering food...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quatrino has quickly become a standby for us. Friends in town on a random saturday? We'll probably wind up here. And why not? It's like a large, friendly trattoria, really casual ambience, the wines...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: One word: Yummalicious. We'd love to come back in a large group so we can try some more dishes!Wine: Good wine, wide selection, but the one thing that dissapointed us was the teeny tiny little...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quartino is the restaurant that my family lovingly refers to as "Tapas Italian." Everything is really small there, and you're supposed to order a bunch of little things and serve them family-style.I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a tapas lover (as in it is my favorite food group) and I love to explore all the different varieties in Chicago. Let me tell you that Quartino definitely did not disappoint.I had only been once...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quartino is a study in "how to pack the most people into a restaurant." Truly, I don't know if I've ever seen a dining room that looked more like canned sardines than this one. Despite this, I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wine = GreatCheese = GreatItalian Tapas = Eh, so-soAmbiance = Large and LOUDAll in all, not a bad place for being within the tourist corridor.
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's easy to go overboard here.Came recently with a large group for dinner and I'm confident that we ordered at least 50% of the menu in duplicate quantities. There were 4 antipasti meat platters, 3...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've walked by Quartino many times before knowing what kind of place it actually was. I had the opportunity to go here last Thursday night on a business dinner, and I was very pleasantly surprised.We...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Quartino, I wanted to love you like my friend Sam loves you. Really, I did.But I've had too much good pizza since I moved to Chicago. From the Neapolitan-style pizza in my neighborhood to just about...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quartino is a great after work place for reasonably priced food and reasonably priced wine. I have had dinner in the main dining room two or three times and I much prefer the bar area. The bar is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place ain't bad, but it's in the middle of a touristy part of town that I try to avoid. But, it's also close to my bus so sometimes after a crap day at work the wine calls me in, like last night...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found the Salumeira (sp?) items to be a bit so-so, even though I thought they were a great value. The ravioli with fava beans was to die for. The duck prosciutto pizza - yum! I watched this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's start with the desserts, because they are decadent and they've got my favorite profiteroles. I have tried several desserts here and the majority of them are delicious. The zeppolis(Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you wear a white shirt and you order chicken be sure to not spray the juices all over yourself. It can be embarrassing especially if you're with clients. This place was great other than my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night and had a great time. It was just as most of the other Yelpers said: Great environment, very comfortable, good 'Italian Tapas'. There are also traditional entree orders, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really good! They've got a great deal where you can get a half a sandwich and a salad for like $6! Their bread is so good too. Also, if you go in the summer they have a great outdoor...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place looks, feels, and tastes just like the many casual/mid-range restaurants throughout Rome. Cheap house-wine, great pizzas, and reasonable prices makes this a rock-solid Italian joint in an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is an absolute gem. So many of the items have a flair about them that is hard to find at anyplace with reasonable prices. And the true-Italiano approach to eating, where you take your time,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my girlfriend and i stopped here for a late dinner after a show at the chicago theater and had a great time. our server was great. the risotto was my favorite. pizza was also very good. i'd...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy! Shared a pizza, 3 dishes, and 1L of bellinis with two of my gfs and loved everything! The bill came out to $30/pp after tip which was pricier than I thought, especially because I still had...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was so cute! We got seated in the corner booth for my gal pal's birthday, and they serve family style so everyone can try a portion of the dish. There was more than enough "portions" for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like to think of this place as the Italian version of a Tapas restaurant. It's a great place to go with a group of friends, because the portions are good for sharing, and there are so many options...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quartino has good food at a great price. The food is not OMG WOW AMAZING, but it definitely has variety and can satisfy lots of different cravings. I like the pizzas, especially the Quattro Stagioni,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is, over rated and not great. Went there on a Saturday night for my sister's birthday. We got reservations, we all showed up on time and still waited 25 minutes to be seated. The girls at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down my favorite restaurant in Chicago. I lived in Italy and this is the most authentic pizza I have ever found in the States. A 'must eat' if you live or are visiting Chicago!
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service here was great! We were seated right away and our waiter was very observant. We were not sure which wine we wanted and he brought us a sample of three different ones to help us decide....
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nummy, nummy, num, num, num! Yep, that describes my experience at Quartino. Went there today for lunch and had a fun time tasting the different yummy stuff on the menu. We ordered the Pepperoni Pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Consistant, casual, classy, lively, small plates, inexpensive, friendly, options, and fun. These are all words I think of when thinking of Quartino. I have been here many times, always with friends,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What I love about Quartino is the variation. You can wear jeans or dress up, and they'll have something on the menu for whatever you're craving. The asparagus risotto and pizzas are notable, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Do you like to snack? Have a little wine? Snack some more? Order some more? Be OK in a loud place? Well Quartino is your place then! I like the concept of being able to pick out your own...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh.That's the word I'm forced to use for just about every aspect of our experience at Quartino. The food? Meh. The ambience? Meh. The wine? Meh.The orchiette we had was the most mediocre item of food...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was here for a company party and wasn't necessarily impressed with the place. It just reminded me of every other chain place in the city, with the purchased "ambiance" (see: replica antiques) and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I feel bad about only giving this place 3 stars, but I just left feeling like I wish I knew Italian and wasn't ready to rave about any of the food.My fiance and I came in early on a Saturday afternoon...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun place to eat and inexpensive (and right in the Gold Coast area too). Of course, I had the polenta fries with the roasted red pepper puree; ordered two different pizzas and also the beef...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always loved this place and enjoyed dining there. I LOVED their risotto dishes - it's all delicious, especially the saugage risotto. Actually, every thing is good...well except for the potato...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed my experience at Quartino. The service was excellent, our waitress was very attentive and tried to help us choose nice wines to go with our meals and tastes. My water glass was never...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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I've been there a number of times, and each time has been worthwhile. One time the servers passed out free appetizers, we got 3 free! Everything I've had there has been above average. I love the white bean...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always fun and hopping. We almost always drink some lambrusco because this is the only place in town I've encountered that serves it. The waiters are always friendly and helpful and pretty good at...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there for the first time with my boyfriend and his out of town family and all 5 of us were so incredibly pleased! We ordered the antipasti platter and just had our server pick the best ones out...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tonight I went to this restaurant for the first time. After reading all the wonderful reviews on Yelp, I was expecting something that wasn't there. The food was good, and the service was ok as well. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I have been several times, and everyone I have taken has loved it too. It's tapas meets Italian, and that rhymes with "big food hard-on" to me. I have had nothing that I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.... but I fell I am being VERY NICE about giving this place 2 stars!I've been to this place like 4 times, and even though my friend gave me "comp pizza" coupons, I will...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd heard good things about this restaurant and thought it was high-time I checked it out. Boy, am I glad I did.Both in ambiance and food presentation, Quartino reminds me of Cafe Iberico - only...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch, which is the best time for me to try restaurants, as I'm not a fan of crowds. The Bruschetta was awesome, and the bartender recommended an excellent white to compliment my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quartino is truly "the place to be!" It's a place to be seen at, and during the warmer months, a place to sit outide and see others. Owned by the people at Gibson's, the Quartino crowd is just as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great spaghetti and EXCELLENT service! Pizza is also delicious. The wine selection is great and very reasonably priced.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I did make 8 o'clock reservations and we did arrive a little late but well apparently they were not ready for us, we got seated at around 8:45ish.The bellini was really good!The food was good, we had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved, loved, loved Quartino's! We had called in advance to reserve our table for 11 at 9:45. We got there at 9:45 but were missing a couple of girls and they wouldn't seat us until everyone came....
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
How do you say "boo" in Italian? Even though I didn't pay for dinner there, it was blah.Reasons:1. Our waiter had a cheesy accent and a lofty attitude.2. Their wine tasted like Franzia sans the box.3....
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The space is inviting and airy so it leads you rather quickly to find comfort and joy, The staff smile and work diligently to accommodate your needs and desires.The wine is unique, some priced cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing pizza!The outside seating is great, and inside the atmosphere is exciting!. Its a lively place, but not too loud to hear everyone at the table. Good for a group, or a date, and the wine for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For $12.00 I had a glass of Wine, Salmon carpaccio and three huge slices of mushroom pizza - high quality food and great atmosphere.Location is excellent- this is a urban paced successful operation...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I attended my first Yelp event at Quartino's last night.It advertises itself as a pizza joint, but honestly, it's so much more than that. We were able to sample some of the appetizers set out for us...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my mom told me never to say no to a free drink. thanks, mom!i dragged my boyfriend (see review of Bite) along to my first yelp event. at first the line for free bellinis was disappointingly long,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was impressed by Quartino in many ways. It emphasizes itself as a pizzeria and a wine bar, and they serve many of their dishes in smaller appetizer portions. You can then try many different items,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've had mixed experiences here. I wasnt crazy about the pasta I ordered the first time I went or my salad. I went for the pizza though the next time and LOVED it! The wine is very reasonably priced...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there the other nite - it was good. the food is great and their are so many sexy singles there - yummy!
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of my favorite restaurants in chicago. i usually cant eat italian b/c im kinda allergic to garlic. but nothing i had included garlic and it was amazing. i love the idea of an italian tapas place....
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quartino is definitely a happening place. We made a reservation for 7pm but didn't actually get seated until at least a half hour later, so my advice would probably be to reserve a bit earlier than...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
