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Eataly is a multi-faceted Italian restaurant, cafe, cooking school, Italian grocery store, market, pasta shop, pastry shop, pizza takeout, and wine store located at 43 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611. As one of the most renowned Italian establishments in the area, Eataly offers an authentic and immersive experience for food enthusiasts who are passionate about Italian cuisine. At Eataly, we take pride in our diverse offerings and strive to provide a taste of Italy in every aspect. Whether you are looking for a cozy dining experience, a quick coffee break, or high-quality ingredients to recreate traditional Italian dishes at home, Eataly has you covered. Our Italian restaurant serves a wide range of delectable dishes prepared with the finest ingredients, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience. With a menu inspired by the rich culinary heritage of Italy, our talented chefs create mouthwatering creations that cater to various tastes and preferences. For those interested in enhancing their culinary skills, Eataly offers cooking classes where you can learn the art of Italian cooking from our expert instructors. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced home cook, our classes cater to all skill levels and provide a fun and educational experience. Furthermore, our Italian grocery store is stocked with a wide selection of authentic Italian products, including fresh produce, imported cheeses, cured meats, and specialty ingredients. Whether you are searching for that perfect bottle of olive oil or unique pasta shapes, Eataly is your go-to destination for all your Italian grocery needs. Additionally, our market offers a vibrant atmosphere where you can explore various food stations and indulge in a diverse range of Italian delicacies. From freshly made pasta and pizza to delectable pastries and gelato, our market is a haven for food lovers seeking an immersive Italian experience. To complement your meal or to enjoy on their own, our wine store features a curated collection of Italian wines. Our knowledgeable staff can guide you through the selection, ensuring you find the perfect bottle to elevate your dining experience. Experience the flavors of Italy at Eataly, where every visit is a culinary journey through the diverse regions of Italy. Whether you're craving a hearty Italian meal, seeking high-quality ingredients, or looking to expand your culinary skills, Eataly is the ultimate destination for all things Italian.

Eataly Review Summary

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Pros

Eataly is a culinary haven that offers an extensive selection of high-quality Italian dishes, fresh produce, and artisanal products. The atmosphere is lively and modern, with an open kitchen that adds to the excitement. The staff is knowledgeable and attentive, happy to guide you through the menu and make recommendations. The pasta dishes are made fresh in-house, and the seafood options are incredibly fresh and expertly prepared.

Cons

Some diners may find the prices to be a bit steep, especially for larger groups or families. The menu can be overwhelming due to the sheer number of options, and some dishes may not be labeled with prices. Additionally, the restaurant can get quite loud and crowded, especially during peak hours.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

OpenTable: 4.5/5

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Glen Trebilcock
Glen Trebilcock -Google user
10 months ago
BOTTOMLINE: Great Italian food paired with sophisticated red and white wines at a high price and poor service.PROS: Huge variety of pizzas, pastas, seafood, quality beer and wine, all in one market inspiring place. Multiple paid parking options with validation discounts for Eataly guests. If...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 2/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Kel Ruiz
Kel Ruiz -Google user
3 years ago
Many positive things toene this site. The location is perfect, if you move by train it is very practical, since the train station is very close. The place is very big, two floors full of Italian things. The food is divine, very very very exquisite....Read More
Julian Foster
Julian Foster -Google user
a year ago
From the moment I stepped into Eataly in Chicago, I knew I was in for a one-of-a-kind dining experience. A bustling hub of Italian gastronomy, Eataly offers a unique fusion of restaurant, café, and high-end grocery store. There was an immediate sense of anticipation as...Read More
Recommended dishes Tiramisu Dessert
Brigitte Ferdinandsen
Brigitte Ferdinandsen -Google user
3 years ago
This was my second time at this location. I Needed to hide out for few hours before my train. The staff was very accommodating as I was traveling with my luggage . I grazed and enjoyed every bite. Although the menus was...Read More
Sudeep Davis
Sudeep Davis -Google user
5 months ago
A good shopping experience where you get to find a huge variety of items like wine, chocolates, pasta, olive oil, spices, cheese and meats, all under one roof. A bit overpriced but the store is worthwhile to be checked when in the area.They have restaurants...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Hayley
Hayley -Google user
7 months ago
Wow! This place is a gem. This two story Italian market is filled has everything. During our 3 day trip to Chicago, we visited every day. In the morning we had coffee and huge croissants. In the afternoons we would stop for gelato or a...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Pastries
Rebecca Rementer
Rebecca Rementer -Google user
2 years ago
What an epic experience! I wish Orlando had one of these (Eataly gods please hear me!) took a trip to Chitown and had a pleasant time wandering through two floors of amazing products. Fresh meat, seafood, dizzying array of cheeses, epic wine selection and a...Read More
Ruben Rosario
Ruben Rosario -Google user
2 years ago
I love going to Eataly any chance I get! From the good food, to all of the wonderful imported items you can get, everything is absolutely fantastic. There are usually samples of meats and cheeses, as well as things like wine and all kinds of...Read More
Chris Brown
Chris Brown -Google user
3 years ago
Not really an authentic Italian experience, but still excellent. The food from the restaurants are fresh and delicious. We spent too much time food/wine shopping. They also have a bakery, butcher, and even fresh pasta to take home. Tons of imported goods and good staff....Read More
jeff wirrick
jeff wirrick -Google user
6 days ago
This is the one place I enjoy visiting each time I travel to Chicago, especially during the Holidays. Atmosphere is festive. I usually grab something at the bar, pasta and wine, and then meander through the store for gift ideas. This...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Sera-y
Sera-y -Google user
2 months ago
I can not believe I have never tried this place all of these years. This little Italy is now definitely one of my favorite places to visit whenever I crave Italian dishes and goodies. They have bakery, deli, and pretty much everything with a variety...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
RES RES
RES RES -Google user
11 months ago
Second visit:We were here a year ago and came back for lunch on our most recent visit to Chicago. Menu available slightly different. Pizzas and pastas were delicious. Wine again overpriced but good. Service very lackluster. It’s an expensive lunch...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Sgt. Pepper Lonely
Sgt. Pepper Lonely -Google user
a year ago
This review is specifically for the “Vine &” restaurant. For those of you not familiar with Eataly, this place has a number of restaurants, a cafe, and a grocery/gift store. “Vine &” has good pizzas, pasta, and fine wines (** a disclaimer that my opinion...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Tiramisu Dessert, Fritto Misto
Eve Cusack
Eve Cusack -Google user
a year ago
We love this place… You could literally spend a whole day there! They have groceries from fresh produce to seafood to cheese and all kinds of bakery items. They also have a bar, several restaurants, café, pastries, and dessert, bar, and many other things. They...Read More
Kohl Houghtaling
Kohl Houghtaling -Google user
a year ago
Amazing place to shop and eat. Can’t recommend enough the margarita pizza as well as the calamari. Honestly if you don’t leave here without fresh mozzarella you are doing it wrong as well. Come enjoy a great atmosphere and authentic Italian cuisine...Read More
Recommended dishes Fritto Misto
Sheetal Shedbalkar
Sheetal Shedbalkar -Google user
3 years ago
We came here for lunch as a group of 3 and had made an online reservation. We were seated immediately and orders were taken quickly.What I liked -1. The food is fantastic. It’s rare that I like every single dish ordered at a restaurant and...Read More
Dan Kats
Dan Kats -Google user
4 months ago
To be fair, the food was not bad. It wasn’t great either, just about average. Both us and kids liked it, but the service, the wait and everything else was beyond bad. We waited for half an hour for anyone to take an order, given...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
María Vázquez Peña
María Vázquez Peña -Google user
8 months ago
It was such a great experience at Eataly, fresh homemade pasta was served in our table. The service was also amazing, the waiter was really friendly and took the time to explain everything on the menu which I appreciate a lot because we were able...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Pasta Varieties
Greysen Morrow
Greysen Morrow -Google user
8 months ago
The only good thing about this place is the vibe. Went in with a group of 5 people and all lf us had a bad experience. I had a $10 mini dessert that was the quality of something you can get at Jewel Osco. A...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Jenny T
Jenny T -Google user
2 years ago
Was a variety of foods to try from. Service was extremely slow when we went. Took forever for our drink order and for us to order food. The food came out one by one about 15 mins in between eat. We had to share it...Read More
Jenny P
Jenny P -Google user
a year ago
It's a foodie heaven here. Not only are you able to shop for food and wine but also dine and wine! With that said, the inhouse restaurant food is good, the service is great, and the vibe is cool with open kitchens surrounding the dining...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
D “Juanito” H
D “Juanito” H -Google user
5 years ago
We have eaten in various restaurants in EATALY but have never tried La Pizza & La Pasta until last night. I think the reason why we waited was because it is actually not difficult to find good authentic Italian food in Chicago, and there...Read More
Brooke Nodeland
Brooke Nodeland -Google user
3 months ago
This location is well situated, easy to get to, and easy to navigate. Lots of dining options with sit down options on the second floor. Having only visited the Dallas location previously, I was curious about the differences in a location in the city. The...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Tenshii
Tenshii -Google user
a year ago
Terrible experience. The salad was drowned in vinaigrette, and what I got looked like mini ravioli that was supposedly mixed with truffle sauce. Food was absolutely atrocious. I'm no food critic. All I know is you're supposed to go kindly with the vinaigrette on salads,...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Jessie Cruz
Jessie Cruz -Google user
a year ago
Definitely, one of my favorite restaurants in the city. Great selection of food and products that fits every dietary restrictions. Plus is pet-friendly! I recommend to try it out during "Restaurant Week" and around October. Their New Year party is amazing.Vegetarian options: Salads and pasta...Read More
Kristina Cook
Kristina Cook -Google user
a year ago
So amazing I went twice during my Chicago trip. Eataly is a foodie’s paradise. If I weren’t with my family I could have been in there perusing all the things for hours. Taste all the things. Get the cream puff and have some gelato. Do...Read More
becca
becca -Google user
2 years ago
Hands down the best dining experience in Chicago! My fiancé and I dined here right after getting engaged and the staff were so kind, welcoming, and made every effort to make the night more wonderful!Brian, our server, helped us pick a wine and was incredibly...Read More
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Mary L
Mary L -Google user
4 months ago
Great food options at the restaurant upstairs. There are two restaurant options, which, for folks that are trying to satisfy different preferences, might get tricky. I really liked the one that offered seafood, and the insalata verde and whole roasted branzino were fantastic.Great variety of...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Fresh Seafood
Allie Lohman
Allie Lohman -Google user
5 months ago
This was an immersive experience with so many Italian and European products! I had a lot of fun reminiscing on traveling. We dined for lunch and the pasta was good. It wasn’t the best thing I’ve ever had. The cacio e Pepe was super salty,...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
B H
B H -Google user
2 months ago
MAGGOT FOUND IN CHOCOLATE! Got a bag of assorted chocolate three days ago and saw one maggot wriggling on the chocolate after I took half a bite. So gross and I want to vomit now. Cannot believe a $2 per piece chocolate comes with maggot...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Paola Palma Sisto
Paola Palma Sisto -Google user
a year ago
Wednesday is a busy night at the restaurant. It took a while for our order, then for dessert and the bill. The bruschetta was wonderful with zucchini and fresh ricotta. The mushroom papardelle were cooked perfectly, the seafood pasta needed another minute to...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 3/5Recommended dishes Bruschetta
Kenny L
Kenny L -Google user
a year ago
Review:I was really looking forward to trying Eataly Chicago after hearing so much about it, but unfortunately, my experience left me quite disappointed. There were several issues with the dishes we ordered, and I truly believe the hype is overrated.First off, we ordered pasta, and...Read More
Chris Pounds
Chris Pounds -Google user
2 years ago
Our dishes : Ravioli di Ricotta 5/5, Vesuvio con Salsiccha y Bróccolini 5/5, fritto Misto 5/5 and cavolo Nero 4/5. When you tell your date you want to eat at the grocery store, they are going to wonder if they will need something from...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Tina White
Tina White -Google user
4 months ago
Their pizza is absolutely delicious! I grew up in Europe and visited Italy every year for 2 decades. Since I moved to America I have greatly missed good and authentic Italian food! While their calamari fritti are nothing like the ones in Italy - their...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Nicholas Pantoja
Nicholas Pantoja -Google user
8 months ago
Angel is amazing! Very personable, attentive, genuine/authentic. You can have a real conversation with him while listening to his experienced knowledge of the menu and specials! Very happy I chose to come here to eat, I decided to come again because the food was great...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Erick Bzovi
Erick Bzovi -Google user
5 months ago
I had a fun time shopping and eating here!The place is HUGE and it's very easy to spend a lot of time and money buying food, pasta, glassware, wine, etc. 😂Of note...The self checkout/point of sale is very bad; half the items i purchased required...Read More
Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Caleb Carter
Caleb Carter -Google user
a year ago
I didn’t eat here.The wine experience and the sheer volume of Italian goods were incredible. We chose to guess the wine and enjoyed the bottles tried. We weren’t successful, but we were close and we enjoyed the company.The server was very kind, patient, and funny....Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Jolee E.
Jolee E. -Google user
a year ago
I feel very let down by my experience dining in the upstairs restaurant at Eataly. When we arrived we noticed quite a few tables had left large portions uneaten behind, so we decided to try one thing before ordering more- the mixed pizza, a combination...Read More
Prommasorn Seemarit
Prommasorn Seemarit -Google user
4 weeks ago
This is a really cool spot for people to hang out and get it all wine, dine, shop!!! Came here with my bf and another couples. We went up stairs to use the restroom. Then ordered pizza and some pastas. The food was ok. The...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Dawn Callahan
Dawn Callahan -Google user
9 months ago
Praise God I was with a friend who knew there was a hidden restaurant in here or I would have stopped on the first floor to dine. Don’t think I would have been disappointed but very pleased with the food experience in the dining area....Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5Recommendation for vegetarians Highly recommend Vegetarian offerings Large vegetarian selection
Sudip Pal
Sudip Pal -Google user
2 weeks ago
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Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Kendall Lee
Kendall Lee -Google user
a month ago
Don't eat here. The pasta was bland, overpriced, and not worth the hype. The service was okay, but our aglio pasta took forever to arrive. For the price, the taste was something you could easily make better at home. I had high expectations due to...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 2/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Steve Slack
Steve Slack -Google user
a week ago
This is a very interesting concept, that I hope catches on in more places. The first floor includes a grocery store and 3 quick service counters for things such as gelato and pastries. The second floor has a large wine selection and an Italian style...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
christine vlaming
christine vlaming -Google user
3 weeks ago
I rarely write a bad review, but we were really disappointed in our time last night. We arrived around 7:30 and were disappointed to find out that all of the counter service options were closed down for the evening. The only option that was open...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Rishi Patel
Rishi Patel -Google user
a week ago
So much to do in one place! Dined at the La Pizza and La Pasta. Atmosphere was nice and staff was friendly. Price was higher for entree and appetizers, but given the location, it made sense. There's a different array of pizza, pasta, and appetizers...Read More
Dulce Fernandez
Dulce Fernandez -Google user
6 days ago
Yesterday I was at the center bar at around 8 pm and bartender named David was really rude to me. He was telling me it was closed even though online it says they close at 10! , I like this place but the way...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Diana Rojas
Diana Rojas -Google user
a week ago
My Husband and I had made reservations for 10:00pm. When we got there , the lady at the front looked at us with a “what do you want” face and couldn’t hide her disappointment when she realized we did in fact had a reservation. ...Read More
JD Low
JD Low -Google user
3 weeks ago
Overall great experience at this place. I spent hours just browsing and ended having lunch as well as getting a coffee with some pastry. The upstairs restaurant pasta was very good, service from waitress was great as well. The coffee from the café downstairs leaves...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5

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