Cibo Matto
3.1
from - Neighborhood: Loop
- The Wit Hotel, 2nd Floor
- 201 N. State St.
- Chicago, IL 60601
- 312-239-9500
- Price range: $$$$ ($26-$30)
Chef Todd Stein, who’s logged time at MK, David Burke Las Vegas and Bank in Minneapolis, runs the show in the kitchen at this modern Italian spot on the second floor of Loop boutique hotel The Wit. (The hotel's other eating and drinking establishments include 27th-floor cocktailing destination Roof and a more casual breakfast-lunch-dinner restaurant, State and Lake.) Though Cibo Matto translates to "crazy food," Stein's menu is actually quite focused. Wine-friendly starters and a selection of meats and cheeses get things started, while ingredient-focused preparations such as Lake Superior whitefish with peperonata, and pork porterhouse with balsamic-brown butter glaze star on the entree portion. The Johnson Studio, whose portfolio includes Tru, designed the chichi space. Look for a 10-foot glass-enclosed cheese and salumi case, a 2,000-bottle wine vault, a chef's table in the kitchen and a 30-foot ceiling fresco by Todd Murphy, who is said to count Sting and Elton John among his fans.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- State and Lake Streets
- Parking:
- Metered, Street Parking Difficult, and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: State-29, Clark-22, Broadway-36; Blue/Orange/Brown/Purple Line "L" stop: Clark and Lake, Red Line "L" stop: State and Lake
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (lunch) and 5:30-11 p.m. (dinner) Tuesday-Friday; 5:30-11 p.m. (dinner) Saturday-Monday
- Cuisine:
- Italian
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$$ ($26-$30)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
Features
- Carryout:
- No
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- Private dining room seats 14, semi-private room seats 24. Chef's table can seat 12.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
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"Much better than expected!"
By delish from Highland Park, October 3, 2009
My sister and I went to Cibo Matto last night before going to the Goodman Theatre. We had a really nice experience there. The restauant design is s...
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"Best Italian I've Had in Chicago"
By ekekw from Bucktown, September 29, 2009
Had a fantastic dining experience at Cibo Matto. Our waiter was enthusiastic and knowledgeable and the food was delicious. Everything we ordered ...
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"Pleasantly Surprised"
By mbnissan1 from River North, August 2, 2009
I was there last night (Saturday 8/1) After read the most recent reviews..."warm white wine, bad service & attitude,etc"... I braced myself for ...
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