Spiaggia
4.1
- Neighborhood: Magnificent Mile
- 2nd floor
- 980 N. Michigan Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60611-4501
- 312-280-2750
Spiaggia continues its reign as one of this town's premiere dining destinations, Italian or otherwise. Nominated for the prestigious James Beard Outstanding Restaurant Award in 2006, chef Tony Mantuano (who took home the James Beard Award for Best Chef--Midwest in 2005) prepares seasonally specific tasting menus and a la carte options that awe and inspire. The lavish decor is perfectly suited for Mantuano's elegant offerings. The dining room boasts rich fabrics, warm woods and Italian chandeliers. Sure, the price is high, but with a breathtaking vista of Lake Michigan--tiered so that every table gets a good view--it's worth every penny when you want a place to impress.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Michigan and Oak.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot, Street Parking Difficult, and Valet. Valet Parking: enclosed valet with entrance on Walton.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 3 King, 145 Wilson, 146 Marine/Michigan.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. .
The Basics
- Hours:
- 6-9:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 5:30-10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 6-9 p.m., Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Italian
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$$$ ($26-$30)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Recommended
- Dress Code:
- Jacket required for dinner, tie optional, jeans not permitted.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Adults / 18+
Features
- Carryout:
- No
- ATM:
- Yes. In the 980 building.
- Features:
- Catering and Scenic View. In the private dining rooms on the 3rd floor only. No dancing. No children's menu. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Five rooms that can be combined are available on the 3rd floor; can seat up to 200 or hold 350 for a reception.
- Worth Noting:
- Critic's choice. 4-star. Recommended.
- Specialties:
- The restaurant's "cheese cave" is stocked with more than 100 artisanal cheeses.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Seating for 125 in the main dining room; 26 in the bar.
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"All the people on this..."
By Lisa R from Chicago, IL, August 27, 2007
All the people on this site who rave about this place must be friends and family of the owner(s). Who boasts about bland bite-sized portions with a...
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"Like others, I was astonished..."
By JP from Chicago, IL, August 15, 2007
Like others, I was astonished at the portions. I thought I had prepared myself sufficiently, but, had to laugh when our appetizer, the buffalo mozz...
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"I find that I have..."
By Jaime Elizabeth Saul from Chicago, IL, August 11, 2007
I find that I have to remind myself, occaisonally, how truly expensive this restaurant is for the amount of actual edible calories you are given. ...
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