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La Storia, Chicago, IL

La Storia

4.5
4.5
1054 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
La Storia is a genuine Italian experience where guests share in the rich culture of the Italian table. Join us in Chicago’s historic gold coast neighborhood and enjoy faithful renditions of beloved regional dishes. Indulge in our specialty handcrafted pastas, made in house, daily in the Sardinian style.

Patio seating is first come, first serve. In order to be seated, we ask that you arrive early and with your complete party. We ask guests to assist us by limiting the table times for parties: 2ppl (1hr 30mins), 3-4ppl (1hr 45mins), 5-6ppl (2hrs).

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar, Regional Italian (Sardinia)
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Wed, Thu 16:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 915-5950
  • Website
    http://lastoriachicago.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Daniele Sotgiu
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, La Storia can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Morgan Aloma: (786) 257-6335
  • Location
    1154 N Dearborn Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
  • Area
    Gold Coast / Streeterville
  • Cross Street
    Division
  • Parking details
    N/A
  • Public transit
    70 Division Bus, 22 Clark Bus, 36 Broadway Bus
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 16:00 - 18:00
    Join us at La Storia for Happy Hour Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4 PM to 6 PM. See our website for the most up to date menu.

Menu

Antipasti

  • Beet SaladUS$13.00

    Roasted assorted beets, frisee, pecans, smoked ricotta, strawberry/honey dressing

    • Insalata di SpinaciUS$13.00

      Baby spinach, orange wedge, parmesan cheese, capers, crispy chickpeas, and balsamic reduction dressing

      • Pasta e FagioliUS$12.00

        Borlotti beans, tomato sauce, broken spaghetti, and rotini pasta on a mirepoix broth

        • BurrataUS$18.00

          pea coulis, tomato confit, basil oil, crispy Sardinian bread carasau and rosemary

          • Arancini alla AmatricianaUS$15.00

            Fried rice balls on amatriciana style, fonduta valdostana, truffle paste and roasted hazelnuts

            • SalumiUS$18.00

              Chef selection of cured meats & cheese, traditional accompaniments

              • Fritto del PescatoreUS$19.00

                Fried Calamari, shrimp, zucchini, sundried tomato, romesco and tartar sauce

                • Polpo ArrostoUS$21.00

                  Roasted octopus, potato salad, cannellini beans, parsley, celery root, saba dressing

                  • Tartar di Tonno e MozzarellaUS$23.00

                    Ahi Tuna, mozzarella cream, fennel, raspberry pearls, red radish, black squid ink chips and pistachio crumbs

                    • PolpetteUS$17.00

                      Pork & Veal meatballs, tomato sauce, pistachio crumble, gorgonzola dressing

                      Pasta e Risotto

                      • Gnocchi GenoveseUS$18.00

                        Basil pesto, pine nut, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, pecorino cheese

                        • Tagliatelle Verdi alla BologneseUS$27.00

                          Pork & Veal Bolognese sauce, parmesan

                          • Orecchiette PuglieseUS$27.00

                            Broccoli, Italian sweet & spicy sausage, rosemary, parmesan cheese

                            • Lasagna alla BologneseUS$24.00

                              Traditional Italian lasagna style

                              • Tagliolini Neri Frutti di MareUS$32.00

                                Black squid ink tagliolini, shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, scallops on a brandy red sauce and bottarga on top

                                • Ravioli al Tuorlo d'UovoUS$26.00

                                  Ricotta, spinach, egg yolk on a butter sage sauce

                                  • Malloreddus al CinghialeUS$28.00

                                    Handmade Sardinian pasta, stew wild boar in a Cannonau red wine sauce, thyme and pecorino

                                    • AgnolottiUS$25.00

                                      Stuffed with goat cheese, asparagus, served with asparagus, rosemary butter sauce and cheese

                                      • Risotto al Funghi PorciniUS$26.00

                                        Carnaroli rice, porcini mushrooms, garlic, white wine sauce, truffle paste, parsley and pecorino sardo cheese

                                        Secondi

                                        • Branzino LivorneseUS$41.00

                                          Caponata, livornese sauce

                                          • Pesce Dentice Rosso alla GrigliaUS$35.00

                                            Red Snapper, trapanese sauce, fried potato confit, lemon capers sauce

                                            • Tonno Rosso alla SardaUS$37.00

                                              Grilled ahi tuna, served over fregola sauteed with mussels, Nduja and tomato basil sauce, fried focaccia and zucchini pesto

                                              • Spalla di MaialeUS$31.00

                                                Slow cooked pork shoulder, Italian mashed potatoes, milk honey sauce and roasted almonds

                                                • Vitello alla MilaneseUS$39.00

                                                  Bone in veal chop, breaded and fried, served over roasted rosemary potatoes, cucumber carpaccio and white & black garlic bagna cauda sauce on top

                                                  • Costolette di Agnello alle ErbeUS$41.00

                                                    Half New Zealand rack of lamb, served over hummus, roasted Sardinian artichokes, crispy chickpeas and gremolada

                                                    • Tagliata di ManzoUS$42.00

                                                      12oz strip steak, served over roasted sunchoke and thyme, sauteed mix mushrooms, micro arugula on top with pinenuts and parmesan cheese

                                                      • Roasted Cauliflower SteakUS$24.00

                                                        Served over a cauliflower pure, sage, bread crumbs and pecorino cheese on top

                                                        Contorni

                                                        $12

                                                        • Rustic Mashed Potatoes

                                                          • Caponata di Melanzane

                                                            • Grilled Asparagus

                                                              • Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

                                                                • Sauteed Brussel Sprouts and Pancetta

                                                                  • Fried Confit Potatoes

                                                                    Last updated: 29 March 2022

                                                                    What 1,054 people are saying

                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                    4.5
                                                                    4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                    • 4.5Food
                                                                    • 4.4Service
                                                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                                                    • 4.3Value

                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                    Loved For

                                                                    • Chicago

                                                                      Great for fine wines

                                                                    Review summary

                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                    At La Storia, diners revel in "best gnocchi pesto and arancini in Chicago" and "great Italian atmosphere." The patio seating is praised for its charm, perfect for summer evenings. With "excellent happy hour" offers and attentive staff, it's a "hidden gem" for authentic Italian cuisine.

                                                                    1,054 Reviews

                                                                    1. Paul

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      Chicago

                                                                      77 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      77 reviews

                                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Wonderful experience with excellent service and ambiance
                                                                      La StoriaResponded 4 days ago
                                                                      Dear Paul, Thank you for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the excellent service and ambiance at La Storia Ristorante. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable visit. Best regards, The La Storia Team

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                                                                    2. Vincent

                                                                      San Francisco

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      One of the best dining experiences of my life! It's a must if you're in chicago, the food, atmosphere, and history are all perfect! Host Mike and our waiter Ivo were great, and gave us great meal suggestions. Dont miss this spot!
                                                                      La StoriaResponded 7 days ago
                                                                      Dear Vincent, Thank you for such a fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that your dining experience at La Storia was one of the best of your life. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and history, and we’re so glad Mike and Ivo made your visit even more special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon—thank you for recommending us! Best regards, The La Storia Team

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                                                                    3. Laurent

                                                                      Chicago

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      3.0

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 22 December 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Food was below standard this time around. Pricey. Service was good however busser keeps clearing the table despite that we did not finish our meal. Overall disappointed.
                                                                      La StoriaResponded 7 days ago
                                                                      Dear Laurent, Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that your dining experience didn’t meet expectations this time, particularly with the food and the timing of table clearing. We’re glad the service was good, but we’d appreciate the opportunity to make things right. Please reach out to our manager, Slavisa, through our website or by phone so we can discuss your visit further. Best regards, The La Storia Team

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                                                                    4. ellen

                                                                      Chicago

                                                                      14 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      14 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 22 December 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Great dinner. Food was excellent and so was the service
                                                                      La StoriaResponded on 22 December 2024
                                                                      Dear Ellen, Thank you for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed an excellent dinner and great service at La Storia Ristorante. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience soon! Best regards, The La Storia Team

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                                                                    5. Brian

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      Dallas

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined on 18 December 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Amazing experience. Loved this place for years. Last night they gave us a tour of the upstairs room that hasn’t been touched since 1860s. Great service!
                                                                      La StoriaResponded on 19 December 2024
                                                                      Dear Brian, Thank you for your glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear you’ve enjoyed La Storia for years and that your recent experience, including the tour of our historic upstairs room, was memorable. It’s always a pleasure to provide great service and share a bit of history. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The La Storia Team

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                                                                    6. Richard

                                                                      VIP

                                                                      Chicago

                                                                      179 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      179 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 15 December 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      We had reservations for 4 at 5 pm on Sunday. It was our annual Holiday dinner with me, my wife, her brother and his wife. We arrived at 4:30 pm and were seated promptly and ordered a coctail, La Storia Manhaatan. Our other couple arrived at 4:50 pm and also had a cocktail. We then ordered 4 appetizers, followed by two salads, beet and spinach, and a white wine. Plates and silverware were replaced after the apps and salad course. We then ordered four entrees, three pastas and the branzino and a bottle of red wine. Again new plates and silverware. We then ordered two desserts, and four after dinner drinks. Our apps were arancini, burrata, crab cakes, and a cheese and meat board. All were delicious. The two salads were also wonderful. The entrees were large and tasty. The desserts were well made. We were there for three hours and never rushed. We had a wonderful time. Service was attentive but not overbearing. The restaurant was half full. It is well decorated and pleasing to the eye. A summary of our experience. Wine and drinks = $300. Food, 4 apps, 2 salads, 4 entrees, 2 desserts = $300. Tax, fees, and tip = $200. Total $800. 4 course meal with cocktails, drinks, apertifs, $200 per person. Money well spent. Excellent Italian wine list. A secret is to try and dine when the restaurant is not overwhelmed like a special holiday. Choose times when no one is rushed, either customers or staff. It is a wonderful place for large parties or a romantic couple.
                                                                      La StoriaResponded on 18 December 2024
                                                                      Dear Richard, Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that your annual holiday dinner was such a memorable experience. From the La Storia Manhattan to the appetizers, entrees, and desserts, it sounds like every course was thoroughly enjoyed. We’re especially pleased to know you appreciated the attentive yet relaxed service and ambiance. Thank you for choosing La Storia Ristorante for such a special occasion. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The La Storia Team

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                                                                    7. Lydia

                                                                      Chicago

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined on 15 December 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      10/10! The food was phenomenal from the burrata appetizer, to the gnocchi (added shrimp to it and it melted in my mouth) & pappardelle entrees, and the tiramisu for dessert! The service and ambiance were excellent. My partner and I left very pleased. We will be back 100%. Highly recommend!
                                                                      La StoriaResponded on 16 December 2024
                                                                      Dear Lydia, Thank you for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed every aspect of your meal, from the burrata to the gnocchi and tiramisu. It’s wonderful to know that the service and ambiance added to your experience. We can’t wait to welcome you and your partner back to La Storia Ristorante soon. Highly recommending us means so much—thank you! Best regards, The La Storia Team

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                                                                    8. Paul

                                                                      Detroit

                                                                      22 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      22 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 10 December 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      The food and service were outstanding. I highly recommend to everyone and will certainly return.
                                                                      La StoriaResponded on 12 December 2024
                                                                      Dear Paul, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and service at La Storia Ristorante. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon! Best regards, The La Storia Team

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                                                                    9. Blake

                                                                      Chicago

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      3.0

                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                      Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                      3. Service 2
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Our server was good initially, but as the evening went on it got worse. It was my birthday (the restaurant was informed several times beforehand) and was hoping something would be done to celebrate. The server brought the check before we had a chance to discuss dessert. Disappointed on the ball being dropped and long wait to finish up the night before a show a Second City.
                                                                      La StoriaResponded on 9 December 2024
                                                                      Dear Blake, Thank you for sharing your feedback and for choosing La Storia Ristorante to celebrate your birthday. I’m truly sorry to hear that your evening didn’t feel as special as it should have. We strive to make every celebration memorable and regret that we fell short. Please reach out to our manager, Slavisa, through our website or by phone so we can better understand your experience and make it right. Best regards, The La Storia Team

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                                                                    10. denise

                                                                      Chicago

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      We went there for my birthday and was met with smells of Italy. The food was delish
                                                                      La StoriaResponded on 7 December 2024
                                                                      Dear Denise, Thank you for celebrating your birthday with us! We're delighted to hear that the aromas and flavors of Italy added to your special day. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the delicious food. We look forward to welcoming you back to La Storia Ristorante soon! Best regards, The La Storia Team

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                                                                    FAQs

                                                                    La Storia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 915-5950.

                                                                    La Storia is rated 4.5 stars by 1054 OpenTable diners.

                                                                    La Storia does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                                                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                    2 people
                                                                    19:00
                                                                    Booked 25 times today

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                                                                    Google Map for La Storia

                                                                    1154 N Dearborn Ave, Chicago, IL 60610

                                                                    Additional information

                                                                    • Cross Street
                                                                      Division
                                                                    • Area
                                                                      Gold Coast / Streeterville
                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                      Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Wed, Thu 16:00–18:00
                                                                    • Price
                                                                      $31 to $50
                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                      Italian, Pizza Bar, Regional Italian (Sardinia)
                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                      Casual Elegant
                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                      Business Casual
                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                      N/A
                                                                    • Public transit
                                                                      70 Division Bus, 22 Clark Bus, 36 Broadway Bus
                                                                    • Payment Options
                                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                    • Executive Chef
                                                                      Daniele Sotgiu
                                                                    • Additional
                                                                      Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                    • Website
                                                                      http://lastoriachicago.com/
                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                      (312) 915-5950
                                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                                      Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, La Storia can accommodate all your special event needs.
                                                                    • Private party contact
                                                                      Morgan Aloma: (786) 257-6335
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