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Trattoria No. 10 in Chicago is a four star Italian restaurant. This is a great place. This mildly expensive restaurant has been around for the last 13 years, and is situated in the Downtown neighborhood. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence awards. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, valet parking, and fine wines. This restaurant is good for groups.
A cheerful trompe l'oeil mural fills the walls around an open stairway that leads down into the restaurant. Low ceilings, wood furnishings, textured cream walls and red-speckled tile floor create a warm,...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/11/2004
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went there with some co-workers last night, and I think I can safely say I'll never go back to this place (unless someone else is paying). I had fettuccini and shrimp with peppers and a white wine…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
that atmosphere killed the experience. Music can go a long way in a fine dining experience. I can't remember the last Italian restaurant that didn't have music playing. It was also really…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so this place is one of those super over-priced Loop joints that I could never afford to go to without someone with money treating me. And boy, this was not a treat. Okay, except for the staff,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My brief time here last evening just reinforced a couple things I frequently tell my children and students: "Job placement isn't random," and "in this country, now, class divides on education, not…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd actually probably give it an extra half star if I could. This place is weird though. It's all underground so there's no windows in the seating area. However, it is very well lit so you don't…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was going to see "Wicked" and ducked in here for either an appetizer and glass of wine, or dessert with a cappuccino. I surveyed the menu and opted for the sweets. The bartender was friendly, fast…
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Trattoria #10 is fine, but I think it is way too expensive for what you get. I went with a friend on a Saturday in February; we went very early in the evening before going to see the symphony. One…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How NOT to be seen while eating at an Italian restaurant... First, most of the places above ground will charge you an arm and a leg, plus everyone sees you in the restaurant. Second, the food is…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here before a symphony performance, and it appeared nearly everyone was there for a pre-show dinner since at exactly 7:30 it went from bustling to empty. That said, its quite large and so…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a meal a long time ago here, and it was to die for. I think we mythologized this place based on that one meal, but we never came back to prove that the place was worth that legend. Well, it's…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful ambiance, and the service is outstanding. The food is pretty good.. I ordered the Kobe steak, they warned against it being on the rare side (which is how I like it) so I went with…
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a business lunch this week. The food was very good. I had a sweet potato gnocchi and a caprese salad. I liked that the portions were not huge and overwhelming since then I feel like I…
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is going to be a basic review. Everything at this restaurant is decent. It is good, but not great. With all the great Italian places in Chicago I will not be going back anytime soon. I went…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It really deserved 3.5. The service was fine, and the food was very good. Carpaccio---recommended, though really, it's a hard thing to mess up. I had the farfalle with duck confit with asparagus…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here for the bar buffet downstairs. I think you have to spend a minimum of 8 bucks or so on drinks (just get a glass of wine, you'll be fine), then the buffet is 12 or so bucks. Something like…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very good spot if you are going to the theater and want to eat before the show. The service is friendly and fast. I would have to say that the portions are a bit small for what they…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Was visiting from out of town and we were in a rush to grab something to eat before heading to the Oriental Theatre to watch Wicked. Since all the places accessible by foot was PACKED, we tucked into…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Excellent food, service and atmosphere, and an easy walk to the Loop theaters...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I contracted some scientists from Belgium to fly into Chicago and bring their best equipment. Through their powerful and well-calibrated electron microscope, I was juuuust able to make out my ravioli…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So close to becoming my first five star swanky loop spot. But not quite. The food was very good, bordering on great. I had one of the daily specials, which was a noodle whose name I don't remember,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good Italian food, good service. Food comes pretty fast. I recommend making reservations as they could be really busy if there's a show at a nearby theater going on. Restaurant is downstairs and has a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's the frickin' weekend baby, 'bout to have me some fun...as a famous lyricist once said, and I currently agree! Stopped by Trattoria No 10 tonight for the Mon-Fri happy hour (5:30-7:30 in the bar,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here was excellent - the rigatoni with tomato, caramelized onions, spinach, pine nuts and goat cheese was a big success and the shrimp in our appetizer were perfectly cooked. Four stars for…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch today and left a bit disappointed after reading prior reviews. We were seated promptly in the "lounge area" next to the bar because we didn't have reservations. Started off…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been there a few times and it's not bad. Food is pretty good, depending on what you get. I tasted the caprese salad and it was good, risotto was al dente but the soup was just ok. I would…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was in town solo for a business trip and didn't want to eat the spew the hotel was shilling. My selection criteria was (1) something close to the Palmer House, (2) something of quality and (3) not…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here yesterday for a late lunch and I think I may still be full today. Everything was PHENOMENAL. My office gathered here for a wedding shower for our manager, so the appetizers had already been…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I am giving this four stars, but I am much more in the 3.5 star range (I have a tendency to over-reach) I have a weekly tradition while I am in Chicago for the summer to go out to a different…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite business lunch spots in the city -- it has it all: great food, great service, and quiet 'acoustics' at the tables -- i.e., you can have good conversations without screaming at each…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My latest edition of Good Deal Meals: the weeknight buffet (5:30 to 7:30) at Trattoria 10. For $12 per person (with a one-drink minimum) you can help yourself to a spread of salads, antipasti, pastas…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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Even though my date and I were eating during the pre-show bustle, we were still seated right away and the service was great. Our waiter was on the ball and professional. Portions were small but the quality was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Be prepared to see lots of suits at this great lunch in the loop spot. There is no doubt this restaurant is great for business lunches, but the atmosphere is also perfect for pre-theatre dining or a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our favorite Italian restaurant. Nice casual setting, excellent food, no pretension. Good place to take your lady. Recommend the butternut squash ravioli and save room for dessert.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for lunch with a party of 5. I had the minestrone, which was surprisingly spicy but quite good. I also had the grilled trout salad, which was great. My companions had pork, squash…
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very traditional, dimly lit (read: romantic-ish) place with pretty good food overall. The ravioli (any of them) is far and away their specialty in my opinion and worth a shot. Certainly the best items…
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I had lunch here today and, for the first time, ate at a place I've heard a lot about over the years. It was enjoyable, but not as good as I had expected. I had the Garganelli with beef tenderloin…
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this place when I went there once many years ago. Certainly a warm and inviting, white tablecloth establishment. But to be honest, I'm still too traumatised by the horrific person I was…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with two friends and we were all very impressed by this place. They have a great wine selection and their food was quite good. Our favorites were tomato and basil-stuffed crespelle…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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This resturant was fantastic. Great foodand drinks. Customer service wonderful our waitress was great my good friend got proposed to and the waitress put her twist on it by putting the ring in the middle of a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great food, superb service, relaxing and inviting atmosphere. russell the waiter is on fire!
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know what? I think I was born in Italy because I can eat lot of Italian food like I have been starved for weeks. People tell me how in the world I can eat so much of it? Well. Maybe it's in my…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wouldn't say that Trattoria is the best restaurant in chicago.. but I will say it has a warm wonderful atmosphere, where I'm sure a number of business deals are signed, sealed and made.. A quick and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic food - their appetizers were light yet tasty. With one of our work clients, we went to lunch here and the service was fantastic. It definately is larger than it looks on the outside. The…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2006
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This is an Italian restaurant that is hard to beat in the city. This is one place where you will get...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent regional Italian fare, and one of the few restaurants in the area where you can get a normal portion of Italian food, rather than a boat filled with pasta (I honestly think Italian…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time today for a business meeting. We had no problem hearing one another, and the waiter was kind enough to inform us that there were some large parties tying up the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the better Italian restaurants in the Loop and I agree that the butternut squash ravioli is awesome. If you go on weekydays just after work do try the $12 all you can eat buffet 2 drink min…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food at Tratt 10 has always been excellent when I've gone for lunches. I do find the basement location to be somewhat claustrophobic. I still think I'm more of an Italian Village guy.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2006
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I wouldn't rant and rave about the food because I thought it was average at best. I thought there was some sort of complimentary ravioli? If so I didn't get any. There was a complimentary roll that was hard as...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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Went there Saturday night with my sweetie & two other couples. AWESOME and would HIGHLY RECOMMEND! The food was great with wonderful portions for the price. The ambiance was very romantic and the service was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good place but didn't move me to proselytization. I went with a party of four, and though each of us really enjoyed the flavor of our dishes, no one came close to cleaning their plate. Our…
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The butternut squash ravioli is fantastic! THey've also got a great buffet and an extensive wine list!
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST restaurant in Chicagoland - hands down! Unbelievable food for great prices! The ravioli stuffed with asparagus tips is to die for! Everything on their menu is truly spectacular! Not too fancy…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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I have been coming to Trattoria No.10 for the last 8 years, and still find it one of the best restaurants in the windy city. I even by pass the near north side to go downtown, for an exceptional evening. From...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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The atmosphere was incredible. The lighting perfect. The food, to die for. Complementary butternut squash ravioli was something that I will talk about for a long time to come. What I was most impressed with...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2005
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I recently moved to Chicago & a friend recommended Trattoria No. 10 as the only restaurant in Chicago, so I went. The food: SPECTACULAR! It was beautiful & tasted even better. The atmosphere: WONDERFUL! It's...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2005
