Quartino - River North - Chicago, IL 60610 | Metromix Chicago

Quartino


Neighborhood: River North
626 N. State St.

Chicago, IL 60610
312-698-5000
The folks behind Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse and Hugo's Frog Bar have brought on former Carlucci chef John Coletta to oversee the kitchen at their River North wine bar concept. No white tablecloths here; the room is more urban with touches like reclaimed tile and rustic wood to give it a more aged feel. The menu features "piatinni" small plates of Italian dishes, artisanal cheeses, and meats cured in-house by Coletta. There's a salumeria station in the dining room where the chefs slice the meats and cheeses to order, and the main kitchen is also open. Wines by the glass are served in quartinos, carafes that hold about a quarter of a liter (about a glass and a half).

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Ontario St.and State St.
Parking:
Street Parking Difficult
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: 36 Broadway.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
Restaurant: 11 a.m.- 1 a.m. daily; bar is open until 2 a.m. daily.
Cuisine:
Italian
Meals Served:
Dinner
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15)
Reservations:
Accepted
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
No
Bar Style:
Wine
Audience:
Adults / 18+

Features

ATM:
Yes. Several in the area.
Live Music:
No
Features:
Free Admission and On-site Merchandise. Cigarettes. Wine.
Specialties:
House-cured meats, artisanal cheeses, house-made pasta, beef tagliata, cheese fondue with artisan bread.
Payment Methods:
Cash and Major Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating:
Yes

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5


"I loved this place!"

kennyQ from North Burbs - June 30, 2008

Okay so maybe i'm not the most "cultured" person out there, and I'm certainly not Italian either(wouldn't know the "real thing", just know what I l...

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"loud, unorganized, too loud, terrible sangria, much too loud"

oldtowndiner from Old Town - June 28, 2008

we called the restaurant from home before our departure (just a 10 minute drive) to see if we should put in a reservation. The hostess told us we d...

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"Loudest Restaurant I've ever been in - So loud it hurt"

Mark from Streeterville - June 7, 2008

Had a reservation on a Saturday night at 7:30pm. Had some really great antipasto, but had to cancel our entree order because the place was so very...

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