Spiaggia

Chef Tony Mantuano was the original architect of this super-luxe Italian restaurant (1984). He went out on his own for a time, but came back to command the kitchen once again. The food, Italian with a contemporary spin, is splendid. Expensive, yes, but when you are making most everything from scratch (pasta included) the difference is noted and notable from other Italian restaurants. Seafood...

Posted on June 30, 2007. Brought to you by gayot.

The setting is more casual, but the upscale Italian food is just as fabulous at Spiaggia's little sibling.

Average Rating

80

The surroundings aren't quite as luxe as Spiaggia next door, but this is still one of the finest places to dine on the Mag Mile. You're in for a treat, especially since prices are considerably...

Posted by by Contributor at Citysearch on September 13, 2004. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Average Rating

80

Fails to live up to expectations. We had reservations for four in anticipation but we were sat at a table set for two. Diet Coke served to my daughter was flat and had to request a fresh can. Entrees were not explained. Entrees and table settings were repeatedly swerved incorrectly and to wrong people such …

Posted by Anthony S. from Yelp on May 05, 2016. Brought to you by binglocal.

Average Rating

40

I dined at Spiaggia recently with a friend. What follows lists my experience in terms of food, service and ambience, the three components of fine dining. Food: The bread was brought inside a paper bag accompanied by two small dishes of oil and one of salt. Nothing special about this, perhaps a little …

Posted by Frank O. from Yelp on May 04, 2016. Brought to you by binglocal.

Average Rating

40

Very big disappointment. Bad service, waitress was like a phony olive garden waitress. Everything was so rehearsed. Wanted to smack her by the end of the meal she was so incredibly irritating. Beyond that, the food did not hit the mark. Got the tasting menu with extras. Several bland, uninspired dishes. …

Posted by Can't S. from Yelp on May 03, 2016. Brought to you by binglocal.

Average Rating

20

I went to this restaurant 10 years ago and it was a true experience. We went yesterday paid $700 for dinner for two, and it was nothing more than a very upscale Maggiano's. Service was absolutely terrible. Wait staff looked like BBQ wait staff at Disney with the checkered shirts. Definitely not what it was 10 years ago for sure.

Posted by Jamie P. from Yelp on April 30, 2016. Brought to you by binglocal.

Average Rating

40

I took my lady there for anniversary. My expectations were high since I knew that this place has been highly rated by restaurant critics. Let's start positive. We ordered Mai Tai and Manhattan rocks by the bar since our table wasn't ready. We got Mojito instead of Mai Tai, but I didn't even mention it. I wanted …

Posted by Sebastian Z. from Yelp on April 30, 2016. Brought to you by binglocal.

Neighborhood favorite for lunch and dinner. Chef Tony Mantuano?s menu is casual modern Italian featuring many shareable items and a global wine list hand selected by Wine Director Rachael Lowe.

Posted on May 17, 2016. Brought to you by binglocal.

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Since opening to great fanfare in 1984, Spiaggia has set the tone for Italian fine dining in Chicago and in the United States. A favorite Michigan Avenue restaurant of critics and patrons alike, this timeless four-star restaurant celebrates the cuisine of Chef/Partner Tony Mantuano, who creates luxurious, world-class Italian cuisine showcasing the finest ingredients presented with simple...

Posted on February 13, 2014. Brought to you by binglocal.

A scaled down version of Spiaggia, the cafe offers lighter fare and fewer selections than its more formal sibling without sacrificing style, quality, or the to-die-for views of Michigan Avenue and the lakefront. In doing so, Cafe Spiaggia allows diners to experience the tastes of one of Chicago`s greatest Italian restaurants at a refreshingly scaled down price. The pizzas are delicious, pastas...

Posted on March 21, 2009. Brought to you by dinesite.