Mado
3.4
- Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
- 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60647
- 773-342-2340
Locavores and carnivores are going to want to check out this rustic, fairly inexpensive BYOB trattoria in Bucktown. Husband-and-wife owners Robert and Allison Levitt are both grads of the Culinary Institute of America with some pretty impressive Chicago culinary credentials (312 Chicago and North Pond) to boot. The Levitts use locally grown or raised products, emphasizing simplicity. That means they buy whole animals, which they try to use as much of as possible. You'll find house-made sausages, pates, salumis, and even head cheese (which is basically a molded sausage, not cheese). Though the menu changes depending on ingredient availability, rotisserie chicken, wood-roasted fish and a popular hanger steak with gorgonzola polenta are featured regularly. The emphasis is on Italian fare, but you'll find influences from all over the Mediterranean, including a North African-influenced dessert of dates cooked in coffee and cardamom. Mado serves brunch on Sundays and pastries and coffee in the morning.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m./5-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m./5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m./5-9 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday
- Cuisine:
- Mediterranean
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Weekend Brunch. Breakfast is light: croissants, coffee. Brunch menu available 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday only.
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25). all entrees under $20
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Recommended for weekends
- Alcohol:
- BYOB
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Seating for 55
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"Mado"
By KB1 from Lincol Park, November 30, 2008
I will definitely go back. I had Hanger steak with Gorgonzola Polenta. It was very delicious. Everything wash very fresh with really added to the t...
Report This Review"Great food and great value"
By rentensm from rentensm, October 8, 2008
Now , I'm not saying this is a cheap place to eat, that it is not. However, for the quality of ingredients and how well the dishes are executed, i...
Report This Review"Really nice Sunday spot"
By bwp60622 from bucktown, September 15, 2008
We had a good experience at Mado for dinner last night. The peach salad and brussel sprout appetizer were both very nice. The pork shoulder and s...
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