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"Traditional, homestyle Italian cooking in a bustling dining room with an old-world feel."

"It's always crowded, so come early" to these "red-gravy" Italians in Streeterville and Oakbrook Terrace dishing out "overall excellent" heaps of "moderately priced" "homestyle cooking" with "accommodating", "family-friendly" service; despite "close-together" tables, "noise" and all, supporters "keep coming back"; P.S. outdoor seating is "perfect in summer."

There is a comfort level to this restaurant that is as appealing as the food. Particularly enjoyable are the classic dishes, such as broiled whitefish in paprika-accented lemon-caper sauce, homemade gnocchi cloaked with a rich vodka sauce and, one of our favorites, rigatoni in a spicy tomato sauce with garlic and pancetta. Two desserts that are particularly noteworthy are the panna cotta and...

Don’t let the building’s c@!%!y façade fool you: some of Chicago’s best old-school Italian food is just on the other side. The fact that the place is packed every single night of the week won’t necessarily vouch for its authenticity. After all, at least half the crowd are tourists. But that big group of wiseguys in the back? They’re real. You can tell because they’re getting better service than...

If you find yourself in need of a little pampering, try this cozy Italian eatery, where white tablecloths, an open ...