Club Lago
4.3
from - Neighborhood: River North
- 331 W. Superior St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-337-9444
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Club Lago has been a part of Chicago history since 1952, when original owners Gus and Ida Lazzarini came to town from Lucca, Italy (near Florence), and used their savings to open an authentic Italian restaurant. The couple originally aimed to appeal to WWII servicemen who had been stationed in Italy and had vivid memories of the food. Eventually, even Hollywood caught on: Scenes in the Robert DeNiro-Bill Murray film "Mad Dog and Glory" were filmed here. Today, grandsons GianCarlo and Guido Nardini carry on the family tradition with a Northern Italian menu including favorites such as baked clams, eggplant parmigiana, lasagna, veal saltimbocca, chicken cacciatore and scampi Italiani. The kitchen and bathrooms were fully remodeled in 2009 after a nearby chimney collapse left the rear of the space in ruins. The necessary renovations also provided the Nardini brothers with an opportunity to add draft beers and some new (and aptly named) dishes such as the Exploding Eggplant, a humorous tribute the chimney accident.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Superior and Orleans Streets
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Sedgwick/Ogden-37; Brown/Purple Line "L" stop: Chicago
- Wheelchair Access:
- No
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; closed Sunday and major holidays
- Cuisine:
- Italian
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Bar Style:
- Lounge and Neighborhood
- Audience:
- Families. Chef will prepare smaller portions for kids.
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Kids Menu. Chef will prepare smaller portions for kids.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Semi-private dining for 20-220.
- Worth Noting:
- Chicago classic
- Specialties:
- Eggplant parmigiana, chicken cacciatore, spaghetti
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 100, including both rear dining room and front bar area
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"Boston's North End at Orleans & Superior"
By Pariscope from River North, March 4, 2009
This place, with GianCarlo and Guido at the helm and some pretty cool waitstaff, could be at home in Boston's North End -- the appearance and age o...
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"A rare find!!!"
By Elmhurst Gourmets from Elmhurst - Suburbs, February 6, 2009
Authentic Northern Italian food and a warm and inviting atmosphere makes Club Lago a perfect stop for lunch or dinner. Hosts Gian Carlo and Guido ...
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"Our New Favorite Spot"
By Chitown44 from Lincoln Park, January 25, 2009
We just discovered Club Lago on Saturday night and it's our new favorite restaurant-- great italian food, warm staff and a upbeat, festive atomosp...
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