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2414 S. Oakley Ave. Chicago Phone:
773-927-5249 When most think of Chicago's Italian district, they think of Taylor Street, in Little Italy. But there's another Italian enclave that's not as familiar: a two-block stretch of Oakley Avenue on the Near Southwest Side, in the Heart of an Italian neighborhood. This is where you will find La Fontanella Ristorante, easy to get to and minutes away from the United Center, Comiskey Park, McCormick Place Convention Center, Soldier Field, and of course your hotel! |
| La Fontanella's walls are lined with photographs, reviews and awards. A small casual bar on your right as you continue to the small dining room of this 31 year-old spot has a charming, old-world feel thanks to the red and green checkered tablecloths and flower rimmed dishes that adorn the tables. Homemade pastas, the Spinach and cheese raviolis w/pesto are the draw here, as the sausage and peppers, a variety of veal dishes and chicken Versuvio. The Crusty bread from D'Amato's bakery is served warm. La Fontanella makes kids feel welcome too, with crayons, kiddie cocktails and child size portions of pastas. |
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"Traditional Italian
eatery has its heart in right place" "La Fontanella might
not possess all the glamour of the young, upstart Italian eateries, but
its dedication to tradition and good honest food, should keep customers
coming back again and again." "Voted One of The
Best Italian Restaurants in Chicago." "La Fontanella's
small dining room of this 31 year-old spot has a charming, old-world feel...
...try the spicy Toscana sauce over melt in your mouth gnocchi..." |
"Owners
strive to maintain La Fontanella quality... This is a non-pretentious
authentic Italian Restaurant and which for the most part is doing well
with it! It definitely merits a visit."
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES WEEKEND PLUS- Nov. 1986  |
