Piccolo Sogno - Chicago

This place is amazing. The food, wait staff, the ambiance is great. I'm such a fan of their Margherita Pizza always fresh ingredients and piping hot. Sitting outside is a must!!!! My coworkers and I favorite spot near the job. Self parking is limited in this area but they do have valet parking.Food: 5/5

I recently embarked on a culinary adventure at Piccolo Sogno, and boy, was it a night to remember! Let me set the stage for you: imagine a courtyard so lush it makes your houseplants jealous, and the lighting? Well, let's just say it was so perfect that even my phone's flashlight was having an identity crisis.Now, onto the food, because we didn't come for the plant life appreciation club (though we did sneak a few jealous glances at the greenery). We kicked things off with the Pulpo appetizer – tender octopus that was so good it might've inked a contract for a sequel!Next up, the beef carpaccio – thinly sliced and fancy enough to make a cow blush. It was like eating a Picasso painting, but tastier.Then came the main event: a whole branzino cuta and prepared tableside. I half expected a marching band and a fireworks display, but alas, it was just our talented server. Savory, buttery deliciousness.But the real star of the show was the slow braised beef short rib over polenta. It was so tender you could cut it with a gentle whisper, and the polenta? Creamy enough to make mashed potatoes rethink their life choices.Let's not forget about the wine selection; it was so extensive I had to check if I'd accidentally wandered into a vineyard. The staff's recommendations were spot-on, ensuring that each sip complemented our meal like a well-rehearsed duet.And finally, we capped off our night with espresso martinis. Trust me, these are a must-try. They had more kick than a caffeinated kangaroo on a trampoline – the perfect jolt to end our culinary escapade.Oh, but I can't wrap up this tale without giving a standing ovation to the impeccable service staff at Piccolo Sogno. They were like culinary conductors, orchestrating our meal with finesse and flair.

This restaurant was recommended to me by a native Chicagoan and it did not disappoint. Lovely meal and excellent wine selection.

Couldn't believe I got a reservation on a Saturday night. It was perfect. The patio. The weather. The food. The ambience. We had people in from out of town and they were extremely impressed and absolutely loved it. We had a great time and the food was delicious as always and our waiter was top-notch!

The outdoor garden patio at Picollo Sogno is always are refreshing escape from the busyness of the city with good food, wine and service.