La Trattoria Del Merlo
3.1
from - Neighborhood: Sheffield/De Paul
- 1967 N. Halsted St.
- Chicago, IL 60614-5074
- 312-951-8200
Luisa Silvia Marani and Giampaolo Sassi, the couple behind La Salumeria Del Merlo and Merlo on Maple, are also behind this Lincoln Park trattoria, though it's quite different from the other Merlo outposts. Look for reasonably priced Bolognese comfort food, including handmade pasta such as spaghetti and cavatelli with authentic Bolognese sauces. There are two dining rooms upstairs, and on the lower level, you'll find a 16-seat private dining room featuring views of the restaurant’s glassed-in wine cellar.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Halsted Street and Armitage Avenue
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: 8 Halsted
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily
- Cuisine:
- Italian
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Italian-focused wine list.
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Several in the area
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- Yes
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- No. Planned for 2009
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Yes
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"Are You Kidding Me?"
By Shaughno from Wheaton, June 27, 2009
Walked in and was seated immediately. Waitress was very personable but perhaps new? Salad arrived partly frozen. We mentioned this to the waitres...
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"Nothing but positive things to say... I don't understand the negative reviews!"
By amycox from Lakeview, June 15, 2009
My entire table was utterly charmed by the staff from the moment we entered to the time we politely closed down the restaurant. The staff was lovel...
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"What an Amazing Addition to the Merlo Franchise"
By foodgirl09 from Gold Coast, May 13, 2009
As someone who has dined frequently at all three of the Sassi family's restaurants, I would love to take this moment to appreciate what the family ...
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