La Madia - River North - Chicago, IL 60610-4301 | Metromix Chicago

La Madia



Neighborhood: River North
59 W. Grand Ave.

Chicago, IL 60610-4301
312-329-0400

This official name of this spot is La Madia--Art of Pizza, Love of Wine. OK, when your restaurant has a subtitle, you're pretty serious about things. Described as a "refined pizzeria," La Madia offers 4,200 square-foot space that includes a 125-seat dining room and a private wine an pizza tasting room. In addition to pizza with fresh, seasonal ingredients, you'll find risottos, pastas, a selection of fancy imported cheese, and big wine list to match (bottles are enclosed in a 13-foot, glass-enclosed cellar). Chef and restaurateur Jonathan Fox, former Chief Operating Officer for Maggiano's Little Italy, is behind this spot.

Getting There

Parking:
Street Parking Difficult. Street parking difficult
Public Transportation:
Red Line train: Grand Avenue stop

The Basics

Hours:
11:15 a.m.-11:15 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; 11:15 a.m.-midnight, Friday and Saturday
Cuisine:
Italian and Pizza
Meals Served:
Dinner and Lunch. Dinner. Lunch.
Alcohol:
Full Bar. Look for a global wine list

Features

Private and VIP Rooms:
For a customized 4- or 5-course menu personally served by the chef, 2-4 people can reserve "The Table." Wine pairings available.
Facilities:
Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Semi-private for 35
Worth Noting:
New on the Scene
Specialties:
Artisanal pizza
Outdoor Seating:
Yes. For 14
Seating :
125 dining room; bar/lounge for 25

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"Very Good"

By DMD312 from West Loop, September 1, 2008

I wanted to hate this place because I thought it was going to be trendy and lame. I was wrong. The pizza is completely legit. The pie with squas...

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"La Madia...Don't bother"

By Slacker from Ravenswood, August 29, 2008

Went into La Madia last week for an early dinner. Although we didn't have reservations, we were seated promptly. It took the server close to 8 mi...

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"it is not easy to be a good restaurateurs"

By tony from gold coast, August 12, 2008

First, you should know that if you make a reservations in advance on saturday be ready to wait at list 45 minutes. So when you show up hungry you w...

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