Gioco

Saiko is located at 1301 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL. This location is in the South Loop neighborhood..

Parties of 20 to 40 can hang in the intimate "Speakeasy," which features high ceilings, mahogany-accented walls, and exposed brick.

Going to a play? Show the parking valet your ticket and get free parking, plus a free chef's choice appetizer. The offer is valid 5:30pm-7:30pm nightly; be sure to mention the offer when you make your reservation.

"Solid" Northern Italian fare "true to the authentic flavors of Italy" does it for diners who recommend the "perfectly cooked pastas with complex and satisfying sauces" at this "rustic" South Looper set in a circa-1890 building; "friendly service", a "thoughtful wine list" and moderate tabs also help ensure it's a "keeper."

This Italian restaurant pleases the culinary cognoscenti for the simple reason that the food is admirably imaginative, from the grilled baby calamari and panzanella salad to the roasted branzino on puttanesca sauce. That's the good news. The bad news is that the decibel level at this casual hot-spot will drive you to drink. The veal saltimbocca is first-rate, as are the risottos and pastas,...

The South Loop was officially gentrified with the opening of this funky Italian restaurant. The cozy, lively ambience -- with exposed brick, mahogany accents, an open kitchen, stacks of wine bottles, and hip music -- is par for the course in other restaurant-rich neighborhoods, but it's a welcome addition to this area. Start with one of the wood-fired pizzas, or move on to the fine selection of...

Gioco is as close as you can come to the Hollywood ideal of the Chicago Italian restaurant: dark wood everywhere, a gargantuan bar, multiple levels of mostly group diners and an army of waitstaff serving them. The style is Tuscan, the plates and martinis are big if a bit pricey (the drinks will blow you away before the food does) and the water glasses are kept full. Known for his usual...

Gioco pioneered the retail development of the South Loop when it opened in September of 1999. The restaurant has been a mainstay in the neighborhood as other restaurants and stores have opened up over the years. Gioco is located in an historic building built in 1890 and is one of the few remaining buildings in Chicago from that era. The Gioco space features the original old brick and plaster...