Trattoria Isabella
4.7
from - Neighborhood: Warehouse District
- 217 N. Jefferson St.
- Chicago, IL 60661
- 312-207-1900
This West Loop Italian spot serves hearty portions of antipasti, house-made pasta, steaks, seafood, veal and fish, which arrives fresh daily. Must-try appetizers include fried calamari with spicy tomato sauce and mussels sauteed with garlic, olive oil, fresh tomatoes and white wine. Decisions get harder from there--it's tough to choose between house-made fettuccine and gnocchi, Sicilian-style risotto with sausage and peppers, grilled salmon with garlic champagne sauce or filet mignon with Barolo sauce. The lunch menu is lighter, with expanded sandwich and salad selections. Look for more selections in early February, when owners will install a wood-burning oven to kick out thin-crust pizza, roasted seafood, osso buco and more. The airy restaurant features floor-to-ceiling windows, and there's a palatial patio with it's own bar (and flat-screen TVs) when the weather's nice.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Fulton and Jefferson Streets
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Free parking in the lot at Fulton and Jefferson Streets after 5 p.m. weekdays and all day weekends.
- Public Transportation:
- Green Line train: Clinton stop
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Friday; 4-11 p.m. Saturday; 4-10 p.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Italian
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Global wine list with an Italian focus. Imported and domestic beers.
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- For 200
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 240
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 180
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"Can't get enough of this place!!!"
By morgan12 from West Loop, October 28, 2009
I'm in love with Trattoria!!! DELICIOUS! Paul will greet you with a warm smile and usually comes around to check on you throughout dinner as well. ...
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"Such a disappointing experience."
By sdb2000 from NW Burbs, July 17, 2009
A girlfriend and I visited this restaurant on a high recommendation from a friend that lives nearby. Our waiter was dismissive, unfriendly, slow a...
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"We could eat here every week"
By bigfriendlyturtle from Old Town, June 24, 2009
One of the best menus of all the contemporary Italian restaurants in Chicagoland, Trattoria Isabella is a great spot. Service was expert and the w...
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