Ristorante Al Teatro
3.0
from - Neighborhood: Pilsen/Heart of Chicago/Little Village
- 1227 W. 18th St.
- Chicago, IL 60608
- 312-784-9100
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
This ornate 200-seat eatery in Pilsen’s historic Thalia Hall serves a menu of antipasti, salads, handmade pastas, about 20 wood-oven prepped thin-crust pizzas and other Italian classics. Specialties include include zuppa de mare (seafood soup), house-made lasagna with ragu Bolognese and bechamel sauce, and veal scaloppine. The folks behind Wicker Park's Caffe Gelato own the place, so you'll find impressive touches such as house-roasted coffee beans and house-made gelati in more than 20 flavors. The theater-inspired dining room is filled with design nods to the building's namesake (Thalia's the Greek muse of comedy and pastoral poetry) and the World's Columbian Exposition, which took place the year after Thalia Hall originally debuted.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- 18th Street and Allport Street
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet. $5 valet fee.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: 9-Ashland; 18/18th-Street; Pink Line "L" stop: 18th Street
The Basics
- Hours:
- 4-11 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 4 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (brunch) and 5-10 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday
- Cuisine:
- Italian
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Sunday Brunch. Brunch served 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- Yes
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 200
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"Best Pizza right here. Made with TOP ingredients"
By Baptiste from Pilsen, October 30, 2009
Live nearby and often stop by this beautiful restaurant TO grab a double espresso at 4pm at their Gelato/Espresso bar (opens at 4pm). Take it from...
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"Teatro At Its Best!!!"
By jarmenio from south loop, October 4, 2009
After seeing this wonderful restaurant on 190 North, we decided that it was a Must Try!!! After eating there, it's a Must Frequent!! The feel...
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"Lovely Family own business! Incredible Gelato! Great Service!"
By Shytown77 from Chicago, August 2, 2009
This has to be one of my new favorite places in Chicago. The owners are warm and friendly, with a passion for excellent food and historical preserv...
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