Petterino's

Italian

The nostalgic cocktail list includes Manhattans, grasshoppers and Rob Roys, plus martinis like the Goodman, with Absolut Citron, apple liqueur, sour mix and Sprite.

The lunch menu offers five small versions of its dinner desserts for just $1.95 each. And on Sundays, desserts won't cost you a dime when you dine at the restaurant and present a ticket stub for a theatrical production.

The staff "knows how to get you to the show on time" (and "valet is a huge plus") at this "swanky" Italian-tinged American that's "a must" for the Loop theater crowd; though some find the offerings "kind of old-fashioned", it remains "popular", especially for a business lunch or Sunday brunch; P.S. "have a martini and dream about being a star" at the "unique" Monday night open mike.

Petterino's is a winning restaurant in the Loop dining scene. Obviously, this is the place to eat if you're attending a performance at the Goodman or one of the other Loop theaters. A Lettuce Entertain You venture, it’s more or less a supper club with modern panache. The menu is rife with classic dishes, including shrimp de jonghe, potato pancakes, pot roast and lemon cream pie. You’ll find...

The Scene
Set in the Goodman Theatre complex, Petterino's bustles with show-goers and Loop white-collar types hungry for something quick and not too fancy. Red velvet banquettes and... Pros + classy atmospheregreat for pre-theater Cons - uneven food

Bringing Chicago's Vintage Charm & Nightlife to the Theatre District