This authentic Italian bistro and pizzaria was recommend by a concierge staff at Hyatt Regency Chicago, when we were asking for a good Italian restaurant in a walking distance from the hotel. From the outside, with the tables along the Wacker drive, it looked like a lovely cafe in France or Italy. The weather was very nice, but we wanted to get in the inside ambiance after a long day of walking at the museum.
We love the place! Food was excellent, as was the staff. Their menu offers a variety of Italian dishes in addition to thin and stuffed pizza. The boys enjoyed their thin crust pizza, and I loved my salad. We didn't get any bread, as others mentioned in some of the reviews that I searched later. Not sure if they forgot or it wasn't supposed to come with the meal anymore.
Insalata:Baciano's House a refreshing combination of baby mixed greens, tomato, and thin veggies in a balsamic vinaigrette
Asparagus & Prosciutto a mix of field greens, red onion, Prosciutto di Parma, topped with sweet Galbani Gorgonzola and dressed with rosemary emulsion
Napoletana Pizza:
Margherita Napoletana fresh mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, and basil
Salad dressed arugula with caramelized onions, mozzarella, and house-made pesto
Dolci:Tiramisu home-made in their kitchen and unbelievably light
Bella Bacino's:
75 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 263-4965
75 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 263-4965
I ate there over the fourth, and too, was recommended by our concierge at the Renaissance Hotel. Admittedly I did not want to go, but I was extremely surprised!! I got the prosciutto salad with asparagus and thought it was one of the best salads of the trip.
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