Best Calamari Fritti in Chicago

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Francesca's On Chestnut
Francesca's On Chestnut
87/100 (5091 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Romana
Vegan Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Sicilian
Tuscan
Central-Italian
Lazio
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Beef Carpaccio
Calamari
Prosciutto
Chicken Milanese
Risotto
Gelato
Chocolate Torte
Mussels
Minestrone
Chicken Wings
Calamari Fritti
Profiteroles
Tilapia
Orecchiette Alla Pugliese
Calamares
Bruschette
Tiramisú
Salmon
Pesto
Fish
Profiteroles
Shrimp
Pork
Sloppy Sundae
Beef
Scampi
Eggplant Rigatoni
Roasted chicken
Ravioli Di Gamberie Porr
Gnocchi Alla Valdostana
Toasts
Eggplant
Aperol Spritz
Burrata Con Bruxelles
Tiramisu
Pasta
Bread
Chocolate Cake with Mint Gelato
Torte
Sorbet
Salad
Lenticchie E Spinaci
Meatballs
Ravioli Alla Caprese
Scallops
Ice Cream
Sit down
Lazio
Central-Italian
Sicilian
Tuscan
Italian
Romana
Takeout
Private Dining
Live Music
Reservations
Jazz Bar
Seating
Table Service
Valet Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Omg! This place was great.. the food was really good and the staff was great. Definitely a must if your in..."
Anna Vega- Widener
"My wife and I were attending a conference in Chicago! We googled and found this place! Food and service were top notch! We were told about the..."
Peter Berden
"Nice quality and variety of food & drink for a rather large professional graduation event. Upscale family-style dinner format allowed sampling of..."
Lawrence Richard
"You won't have to eat for a couple of days with the generous portion of veal parmagiana. As the grandson of Calabrese immigrants, I give Francesca's..."
Blaise Lamphier
"The food, staff and wine all made this an excellent experience. Definitely recommend..."
Jackie Kennedy Kelly
"The food and service were excellent. I had the beef carpaccio, which was amazing and the pollo de avia? or something like that, chicken with..."
Laura Snyder Waas
"This place is amazing. I have never had better Italian food in my life! Ate there for Christmas and returned for my birthday. This place is a must..."
Janei Michelle RN
"Delicious food, decent ambiance and very understanding and polite staff. Overall it was a good experience..."
Shekhar Kanishka Upadhyay
"Great location, food it's delicious and service was on..."
Portillo Sergio
"Great atmosphere, great service, great food! You won't be..."
Brandon Ray Kirk
"Reasonably priced Italian meal. The lobster bisque was great. The staff was very friendly. I'll go back for..."
Chad Schoch
"We were staying at a hotel nearby and decided to give it a try. The food was amazing, my friend loved his wine ... and the staff were so very..."
Eric Mattlin
"We chose this restaurant because I had a Francesca's gift card and this location was perfect to our evening of events as we celebrated a family..."
Patty Wallace Stefanski
"We were in Chicago for a play and stopped in this restaurant for lunch. They were serving brunch and it was outstanding. A hidden gem on..."
Kriti Sehgal
"Quite simply outstanding! The pasta was excellent and service second to..."
Joseph Boucher
"We came on a busy Saturday night. The service was excellent, including suggestions for a nice wine. The food arrived in a timely manner and was..."
Jan
"Great group dinner. A number of ADA Dentists had a group dinner. Service and cocktails and hors d'oeuvres were very good and the dinner was served..."
Dr. John
"This review has been a long time coming! One year ago today we had the most amazing rehearsal dinner for our son and his wife. The staff took care..."
Marie Estand
"Cute place w warm ambience with good food in the Gold Coast across from the theater. Food is a bit salty but it’s good and the pasta was al Dente..."
karina k
"When it's GOOD it's really GOOD....this place was first class all around. We had the best servers ever, Sarah and Tiffiny, and they served with grace..."
T Gre
"This is a wonderful old school classic Italian restaurant. Service was fantastic. Don't expect new depends on Italian classic recipes. Expect the..."
Faye Chadwell
"We enjoyed this place after for dinner on our last night in Chicago. It was in walking distance from our hotel. The only issue I had was the pasta..."
Arthur Mccray
"Hands down the best pasta I’ve ever had. My wife and I enjoyed every aspect of this meal. 10/10, 5/5, you name it. Absolutely incredible! The..."
Robert Tomczak
"This was probably my best Italian meal in Chicago since I started coming 6 years ago. The wines by the glass were all fantastic. The bread was..."
Jennifer Milliman
"Amazing atmosphere, food, drinks and service (Benjamin was an awesome server)! I especially loved their espresso and tiramisu! 10/10 highly..."
Reyna H
"Highly recommend this place! They were able to accommodate us on short notice. 3 people helped us to get sited moving tables around, bringing high..."
Nick Brothers
"My daughter and I had a lovely lunch here. Our waiter was top notch. Food was wonderful! My daughter said it was the best spaghetti and meat..."
Whitney Baker
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
85/100 (4054 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Chocolate Chip Pizza
Malnati Chicago Classic Deep Dish Pizza
Trio of Dips and Pizza Chips
Veggie Deep Dish Pizza
Lemon Sugar Martini
Peppers
Lou Malnati's Sausage Pizza
House Salad
Malnati Chicago Classic Deep Dish Pizza with Black Olives
Calamari Fritti
Peperoni and Sausage Pizza
Tiramisú
Salad
Chicken Wings
Key Lime Pie
Deep dish pizza
Coffee & Tea
caesar salad
Minestrone soup
Mug Root Beer
Mozzarella Sticks or Cheddar Cubes
Lou's Bruschetta
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"As I m new to Chicago, my friend suggested me to taste this pizza.As a food blogger, I m pretty excited to taste a food and it was..."
ExploreFoodWithAkhilya
"So this place is famous for their deep dish pizzas just like giordano's but it's quite underrated. The thin crust pizzas here are good too. A must..."
Malika Chopra
"After a 40-minute wait at this Chicago pizzeria we finally got down to ordering the famous Chicago Deep Dish Pizza which was baked just for us so it..."
Rebecca D. Thomas
"If there is any place that can help you get over your cheese cravings it's this. I had placed an order for delivery for the Lou though I was very..."
Chaahat
"We wanted to try some authentic Chicago deep dish pizza and our friend suggested this place. The fried mushrooms and buffalo wings were ridiculously..."
Alexa Labadie
"Great deep dish place! We came in right when the place opened, and we were serviced right away. We ordered two personal sized deep dish pizzas and a..."
Aaron G.
"It’s a big favorite of many for those who love deep dish pizza. I enjoyed a free slice on 11/7/23 for the event that Lou Malnati had today to bring..."
karina k
"The deep dish pizza was top tier as always. We had "The Classic" and would recommend it. The place has a really nice atmosphere as well and the..."
Sugar
"Excellent pizza and wings. Reasonable prices and a nice atmosphere for a sports-oriented restaurant. Our server, Zully was fantastic, kind, patient,..."
Rahi Tajzadeh
"Tasty deep-dish pizza. The tomato sauce and cheese taste fresh. Friendly and attentive..."
Omar Shoman
"Food was delicious and reasonably priced and our server was very nice and..."
Caleb
"Delicious deep dish pizza and nice retro interior decor. But the highlight for me was the salad which I found to be top..."
Sukmin Nam
"Best pizza I've ever had, classic Chicago with the layer of sausage and the butter crust.. forget about..."
Mathew Ingersoll
"Love the buttery crust and not-too-cheesy top. Got both the one with sausage and the vegetarian one. Personal size is just enough for one..."
Ezra Mannix
"This was my first Chicago deep dish! We got it to go for my bachelor party so we got a few different kinds the original and the meat one. Both tasted..."
Mike Ortiz
"First Chicago deep dish pizza, didn’t disappoint I loved it. Great flavours and toppings and the crust was great. I usually have a big appetite but..."
Scott S
"Some of the best deep dish pizza I have ever had, and this is coming from a thin crust..."
Logan Pentecost
"My all-time favorite deep dish pizza! Words can not express how good this pizza is! You have to experience it for yourself! This is the best deep..."
Roderick Sherrill
"Delicious Malnati salad (individual size was honestly a family-sized appetizer), stuffed spinach bread, and “the Lou” veggie deep dish pizza...."
Michelle
"Malnati's is a classic for very good reasons, and they were all on display at this dinner for a group of 17. We had pre-ordered pizzas and added..."
Dave Conant
"First time ordering from this location (pick-up). I was there early otherwise the food would've been ready right on time. The employees were nice and..."
Arely V
Macello Cucina Di Puglia
Macello Cucina Di Puglia
82/100 (2979 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Rack of Lamb Al Forno
Polpo Alla Griglia
Calamari Fritti
Filetto Di Manzo
Tiramisú
Zuppa Di Pesce
Raspberry Chocolate Cake
Tiramisu
Shrimp
Fettuccine Campagnola
Cannelloni
Cozze E Vongole Scoppiate
Orecchiette Braciole
Pesto
Spaghettini Con Polpo
Fish
Pannacotta Con Salsa Di Caramello
Panna Cotta
Pasta
Pizza Macello
Fried calamari
Salad
Lamb Chop Casserole
Calamari
Risotto
Macello Salad
Mussels
Trofiette Gamberi Pomodorini
Calamares
Cavatelli Al Forno Tiella
Pizza Capricciosa
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Live Music
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Such a hidden gem! I couldn’t believe I hadn’t been here before. Such authentic southern Italian cuisine, and I thought the inside was so cozy...."
Becca Kerry
"Fantastic Italian food with a rustic atmosphere. Perfect for small to medium sized groups. The pizza was fantastic, and the drinks are strong. Feels..."
Nick Bibbs
"I am the biggest food snob and this Italian restaurant HITS!!!! Authentic, delicious, homemade taste in every bite WITHOUT the extreme grease you get..."
Rochelle Elias
"An absolute gem of a restaurant. Food was delicious and ingredients were fresh and high quality, you can tell they put a lot of care into their..."
Alex Gilpin
"It was my boyfriend and I first time dining at Macello and wow, we’re very impressed with the food. It’s definitely a hidden gem and I can’t..."
Winnie Nguyen
"The only thing I am testing positive for is pasta, pizza and prosciutto at Macello! Macello is a family-friendly fine dining restaurant specializing..."
Michelle K
"Pizza and calamari was the best I've ever had. Outstanding service as well. Highly..."
Chris Dumitru
"We stumbled into this spot by accident really, but it was wonderful. The service to the food, and atmosphere was top notch. Our server was incredibly..."
Elizabeth D'Amore
"I’ll add to the previous reviews as this place is an absolute gem only hidden by its slightly off the beaten path location. I’ve been all over..."
Ryan Sullivan
"This place was such a magical find! With a deli in front and a gorgeous restaurant in the back, it was such a fun night! The food was amazing and the..."
Rachel Moody
"Hidden gem- best Italian we have had in the city. Tonight we had a fabulous server and trainee who were spot on with recommendations, food and..."
Katy Newton
"Had an amazing experience at Macello’s! We loved the rustic and charming ambiance & everything is made fresh. Not to mention their staff are so..."
Heidi
"We visited Macello for the first time and truly enjoyed our visit. The menu had a wide variety or dishes that looked very appealing. The daily..."
Christopher Frausto
"A wonderful experience at Macello! Gustavo was an excellent host and waiter. He shared with us how to enjoy Ports. Food was excellent. We recommend..."
KC Espinoza
"This place has a really cool rustic interior and the service we had was very hospitable and friendly. The cuisine is interesting, and I was surprised..."
SERGELATO
"Wow! This place is amazing. Love the server, the food and their espresso martini was amazing. The pizza looked amazing but we were stuffed. I’m..."
Yuna Rivera
"Service was really kind. Enjoyed the live music. The lamb shank special we ordered was very..."
Zoe
"Hands down, the best gluten-free pasta in Chicago, and the rest of the menu is great too. They have a nice little summer patio and super cozy inside..."
Neva West
"Relax dim atmosphere. Music just right with TV in some areas. NFL football was on at the time. Food was cooked delicious with prices being fair..."
Michael Adams
Pizzeria Portofino
Pizzeria Portofino
74/100 (1168 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Pizza
American
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Tiramisu Chocolate
Pasta
Romaine Caesar Salad
Salad
Watermelon & Feta
Fried Zucchini Flowers
Charred Pepperoni Pizza
Ice Cream
Gelato
Crispy Parmesan Fries
Pesto
Profiteroles Biano
Skinny Seedlip Spritz
Prosciutto Cotto & Farm Apple Pizza
Calamari Fritti
Portofino Cheese & Salumi Board
Cookies and Ice Cream
Meatball Parmigiana
Lemon Tiramisu
Rigatoni Vodka
Portuguese Octopus
Cacio E Pepe
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Absolutely fantastic location, right on the water's edge of Chicago River looking across to the River walk. Went for an early dinner on our last day..."
John Ossawy
"The location cannot be beat — it costs $10 extra to sit near the water though (well worth it). Surprisingly the ambiance and decoration was even..."
Selcen Yuksel
"Delightful, vegetarian friendly menu with gorgeous riverwalk views. A bit loud and boisterous on Friday for date night, but an all around cozy..."
Tre Nowaczynski
"Tartare and fries were good appetizers. The pizza is good wood fire style, nothing to rave about. The cocktails and appetizers were the highlight of..."
Mikey Griesbaum
"Took my significant other here on Sunday the 13th to celebrate an early Valentines day and it was delicious. To start off, the Truffle fondue was so..."
Ann-Marie Stanfa
"Great service and food. We tried a few different pizzas, pasta, and some appetizers. All very good! We were there as they closed and they didn’t..."
Matthew Arnold
"Romantic and classy restaurant. The service is great, the staff is friendly and nice. The food is served real quick and in terms of quality and..."
Claudia De Leon