Merlo on Maple
3.2
from - Neighborhood: Near North Side
- 16 W. Maple St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-335-8200
- Price range: $$$$ ($26-$30)
Bologna natives Luisa Silvia Marani and Giampaolo Sassi, who also own Lincoln Park spots La Salumeria Del Merlo and La Trattoria Del Merlo, are behind this Italian restaurant located in a restored four-story Gold Coast townhouse. The Bolongese-inspired menu features appetizers such as an artichoke tart with mortadella, parsley, garlic and parmesan cheese, and swordfish carpaccio with a tapenade of cherry tomatoes, capers, olives and basil. House-made pastas are a specialty, with choices such as green bowtie pasta with rabbit ragu and black-ink squid cordonetti with shrimp, sea scallops, parsley and white wine sauce. Entrees include osso bucco (veal shank) slow-braised with cognac, thyme and white wine, and pepper-crusted tuna over arugula with a balsamic vinaigrette. The space is divided into a series of smaller rooms on three floors, providing guests with an intimate dining experience.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Maple and State Streets
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Broadway-36, Clark-22
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Ground floor only.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5:30-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 5:30-10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 5:30-9 p.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Italian
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$$$ ($26-$30)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Dress Code:
- Business or smart casual.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- No
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- No children's menu. The chef will prepare smaller portions of pasta for children.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Private party spaces for 8, 16, 26 or 45.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, Visa, and Cash
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 100
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"Not worth it! "
By Ryan3777 from Western Suburbs, October 18, 2009
This was my first and last time at this very over priced restaurant. Service was average at best. Waiter spoke in a fake italian accent and consi...
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"Not good food, overpriced"
By Vinsanity from Old Town, October 18, 2009
The entire experience was terrible, especially the food. Everything had mushrooms and truffles. We couldn't find anything on the menu that stuck ...
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"waste of time and money"
By silverandgold from suburban, October 18, 2009
This restaurant is glaring proof that high prices do not guarantee a fine dining experience. The food was lackluster at best, and the Florentine b...
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