The servers were so friendly and accommodating. The food was flat out delicious! Our whole experience was great. We ordered their chicken parm with penne’, eggplant & veal combo with spaghetti, calamari, and chicken piccata lombardo. Let me not forget their Cannoli=heavenly! �We Loved it All! We highly recommend this place for that home cooked Italian meal, wonderful service with a relaxed quaint atmosphere.
Was brought here by a friend years ago... love it, place is small but the food is large with flavor. Parking tight but they have valet. If you looking for authentic Italian food this is the place
What a beautiful gem. Went here with my fiance for our anniversary, and we left so satisfied and feeling like we just visited a family member's home for dinner. Felt so comfortable and taken care of. We even got a cannoli for our anniversary! Very flavorful and a perfect way to end the night. We were told that the lasagna was their grandmother's recipe and wow! It was to die for. So so good. Everything was fresh and made with love. Kristen (sorry if I mispelled) was a fantastic waitress. Never had such good service like this. She was so kind and the whole environment felt so welcoming. If you come here, you won't regret it!!
TikTok told me this was the best lasagna in the city. I may have to agree. It is EVERYTHING you would want in lasagna. With a great portion size and the right crisp on the cheese.
Took a star off because they over cooked the garlic bread. Which
was ordered fresh because it is not available via their website.
I didn’t eat in so no comment on the atmosphere.
I've been enjoying Bacchanalia's dishes since 1979. For those who are vegan/vegetarian, they are very accommodating. I ordered angel hair pasta with artichoke hearts and marinara. It was so delicious. I had to go back a second time because it was THAT good. The stuffed artichoke hearts was my appetizer and that alone was a meal in itself.
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🇮🇹 Bacchanalia is a quaint and cozy Italian restaurant in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood. I had a wonderful dining experience there with my family. The service was fast and friendly, the portions were generous and the prices were reasonable. The menu had a variety of dishes to choose from, but I decided to go with the lasagna, which was possibly the best lasagna I've ever had. It was rich, cheesy and flavorful, with layers of pasta, meat sauce and cheese. It was baked to perfection and served piping hot. I savored every bite of it. The restaurant also has a full bar and a nice wine selection. The atmosphere was lively and fun, with Italian music playing in the background. Bacchanalia is a great place to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine and experience the culture of Little Italy. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves Italian food and wants to have a memorable meal.
What a surprise this place was! We went there based on reviews and it didn't disappoint. This is an old school Mom and Pop restaurant that probably hasn't changed in years--and hopefully won't! I made the reservation for my mothers 80th and had 12 in the party. With the diverse tastes and styles of the individuals, I was expecting complaints but could not have been more wrong! Everyone had a blast and not a single complaint about something too sweet, or too oily, or too spicy, or too bland! The food was excellent, the service was very friendly, and the atmosphere very comfortable. This is not some posh and over priced downtown spot that you go to be seen at the "it" place. Go here to enjoy great food, and embrace the joy of spending time with family and/or friends.
This restaurant is a old family favorite. We valet parked. We had a party of 14 on a busy Sat night. Atmosphere is cozy for a large party. We ordered antipasta platter, fried calamari, and baked clams, moscato asti, chicken vesuvio, chicken bacchanalia, lasagna, gnocchi, fettuccini, and chicken parm. Lasagna table favorite! Ambiance so quaint and pretty! Service friendly and fun! Thank you Donna Sierzega McNally
Regularly go to Ignotz next door, but decided to give these guys a chance for a change and they did not disappoint! Very good food and a cozy place to eat. Will definitely be coming back!
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This place is ~15min walk from Western CTA station. We came here on a Monday night for a friend’s birthday. The restaurant is located in a residential area and the streets are quiet. There are fairy lights outside the restaurant so it shouldn’t be hard to find.
We got some Baked Clams and Fried Calamari as appetizers to start with. I got linguine al pesto and the portion was huge. I couldn’t finish everything and had a lot to take home with me. We also got the Chicken Bacchanalia. I thought it was the best dish out of all the ones we ordered (~8 dishes) because it looked and smelled the most delicious. The dark meat came off the bone easily and the white meat was really dry but the sauce made up for that. It was very strong in garlic and I loved it. The bell pepper was soft and absorbed the sauce so it tasted really good.
The dessert menu came as a photo album. It’s super cute and helped so much because I didn’t know what most of them were and would have to Google otherwise. I got the Amaretto Cheesecake; it looks plain but tastes fresh. The server brought out our desserts and with a candle on that of my birthday friend’s. She even sang the birthday song with us and helped us take photos.
The decoration inside was really photo-worthy. There are vines hanging on the walls and mini Italian flags on each table. We took a bunch of pictures there. The patio seemed closed but I imagine it would be so cute to be eating out there in the summer. The vibes of this restaurant is just so romantic.
My girlfriend and I had such a lovely time here. The calamari was the best we have ever had, and was also it was a huge portion. We had the gnocchi (half spinach, half gorgonzola) and the chicken parmigiana. Both were so incredible and we had the leftovers of each dish to take home. Finished with tiramisu, it was a huge portion and was so fresh and delicious. We'd both like to thank Ron, our waiter for his recommendations, kindness, and plethora of jokes. Hope to be able to come back soon!
Bacchanalia is one of those spots that upon frequenting once, you know it will be a place to return to. The food and atmosphere will return you to the joys and intimacy of a loving family kitchen. As far as I am aware, nothing in Chicago comes close to comparing to their lasagna or their chicken bacchanalia. A truly wonderful place.
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