"The more people in your party to share dishes, the better" at this "hip", "always crowded" River North Italian where "authentic", "way-above-average" "big and little bites" (including "wonderful house-cured meats"), "many wine options" by the carafe and "genuinely good" service "completely outweigh" the "astounding noise"; the "rustic" bi-level environs can get "tight", but prices are "so...
Italian small plates and a value-minded wine list keep this haunt hopping.:
Quartino Restaurant Review: The folks behind Gibsons Steakhouse have done it again with this comfortable, noisy, Italian small-plates concept. The group-friendly dining room, which is separated by archways and features hodgepodge table settings, fills with a professional, loft-dwelling crowd that heads straight for the in-house prepped salumeria selections (try the delicate ribbons of duck...
It seems like anything these guys get their hands on turns to gold. They've had much success with Viagra Triangle-located siblings Gibson's, Hugo's and Luxbar, and now this bustling enoteca keeps a post-work energetic vibe until last call. Get ready for a swinging singles scene and a lot of awkward first dates. The dining room is just as busy as the wine bar, as it packs em in for...
Gibson's glitz meets River North chic over Italian small plates and affordable wine.:
The Scene
The high-octane Gibson's scene migrates to River North in a lively blend of neighborhood cultures. Tile archways separate the cavernous bar from the bustling dining room, with...