Trattoria 31
605 W 31st St, Chicago

Phone:(312)326-3500
Hours: Mon-Sat 11 am-10pm
Sun 5pm-9pm

Located in nearby Bridgeport, Trattoria 31 is a good neighborhood spot for great dining and with-in walking distance to U.S. Cellular Field. As you enter you will find black and white photos of the city's early Italian neighborhoods decorating the walls. The seating is warm and inviting. It works well as a business or casual dining spot with friends, but also makes a great place for an intimate dinner for two. Frank, Dean and others sing not loud in the background.

The owner and chef behind Trattoria 31 is Francisco "Pace" Ruiz, a restaurant industry veteran whose menu offers classic Italian cooking. Heavy sauces are downplayed in favor of lighter reductions; liberal uses of citrus, cheeses, and oils add new dimensions to traditional dishes; and coma-inducing "no one likes a skinny Santa" portions are replaced by more sensible, health-conscious servings.

The menu starts with mussels sauteed in a garlicky broth of tomatoes, white wine, and spicy sausage. Next are the pastas nicely dressed but not swimming in gravy. The tender gnocchetti in cheese sauce is worth sampling too, and the creamy papardelle tossed with snow peas and porcini and crimini mushrooms has a pronounced smoky flavor thanks to the apple wood bacon. For secondi, chicken alia Romana is juicy, subtly seasoned with rosemary, and filling. The crunchy, lemony, fresh-filled cannoli is a standout, just short of street-vended Sicilian perfection.

Trattoria 31 has full bar service and a nice wine list to choose from and our Martinis are superb! We are sure you will easily return to Trattoria 31 when you are in Chicago! Trattoria 31 is quickly becoming a staple to Bridgeport dining, catering to White Sox fans looking for a quick bite before heading to the park, locals looking for a great place to dine, and visitors to Chicago who won't have to travel north for good bistro dining.