Description

Considered as one of the most casual dining places La Cantina is located in the basement of Italian Village . The look and ambiance is more like a wine cellar with recessed seating and large fish tanks. Famous for its traditional Italian steaks and seafood with a North Italian twist to it. The food served is brilliant and a visual treat, try the macaroni with scallops and shrimp in a garlic-pesto ...
by wcities on May 22, 2008 from wcities

Tips

What to Drink: The award-winning wine lists boasts more than 1,000 domestic and foreign wines ranging from $25 to $1,000 per bottle, plus about 10 selections by the glass.
by Citysearch on January 24, 2008 from Citysearch

Editorial Reviews

The Scene This spot has been serving up big plates of pasta since 1927. Busy with a corporate-casual crowd at lunch, the place bustles with tourists and theatergoers at night. It's a warm, low-lit room where strings of lights twinkle beneath a mural of the Italian countryside, and tables in nooks and crannies make intimate dining a snap. Service is whip-smart and on the ball--these guys ...
Rated 4.65 stars by Citysearch on January 24, 2008 from Citysearch
This lower-level Italian Village restaurant serves traditional Northern and Southern Italian cuisine with an emphasis on steak and seafood. It's hard to go wrong with the scampi casalinga, a heaping pile of angel hair pasta, Gulf shrimp, sherry, shallots and fresh mushrooms. If you prefer to steer clear of seafood, sample the agnolotti al pomodoro e basilico, a cheese- and spinach-filled pasta with ...
by centerstagechicago on April 11, 2007 from centerstagechicago
This Loop establishment features three great Italian places in one convenient spot. Vivere is a fine-dining establishment in a plush contemporary baroque space, La Cantina is a casual, moderately-priced romantic wine cellar, and the second-floor Village is modeled after an old Italian town, complete with a starry ceiling and a romantic mood.
by centerstagechicago on April 11, 2007 from centerstagechicago
On the main floor of the Italian Village is Vivere, the Italian Village's take on gourmet cooking -- and eye-catching design. The bold interior, with rich burgundies, textured walls, spiraling bronze sculptures, and fragmented mosaic floors, makes dinner a theatrical experience. No spaghetti and meatballs here; the pasta dishes feature upscale ingredients, from the pappardelle with braised duck to ...
by frommers on March 25, 2007 from frommers

Information from the business

A beloved Chicago Landmark, the Village is a casual restaurant located on the second floor. Designed like a small Italian town, customers dine in cozy nooks with such names as La Taverna (The Tavern) and La Banca (the Bank). The Northern Italian menu features an endless selection of pasta, veal, beef, seafood, chicken, pizza, panini and salads.

Chicago's oldest Italian restaurant

* Oldest Italian ...
by Citysearch on January 24, 2008 from Citysearch