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Address:
4618 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625

Neighborhood:
Lincoln Square

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $30 and under

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La Bocca della Verita Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://laboccachicago.com
Email: labocca@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (773) 784-6222
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Friday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm; Dinner: Everyday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Cross Street: Wilson Avenue
Public Transit: CTA buses and Brown Line - Western stop.
Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: Street parking and three city lots are available within a block.
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian, Pizzeria
Executive Chef: Liz D'Ortenzi
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: La Bocca della Verita can cater food to your event and cook on site if you'd like.
Private Party Facilities: Private dining is available for groups of all sizes.
Private Party Contact: Liz D'Otenzi (847) 877-4814

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A word from La Bocca della Verita

Cesare and Liz D'Ortenzi opened this trattoria in 1990. Italian recipes with the freshest ingredients and the most authentic Italian products including fresh bufula mozzarella from Naples,Italy, has created the measure of good Italian food. La Bocca offers casual fine dining which creates a… pleasant dining experience.Continued

La Bocca della Verita

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61 $30 and under restaurant

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58 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

58 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(42)
fit for foodies(18)
good for groups(15)

romantic(15)
special occasion(14)
kid-friendly(10)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (58)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

hidden gem

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2004

Dined on 04/13/2012

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"i think this restaurant is a hidden gem. i've been to a number of italian restaurants in the city throughout the years and this place is great.
the food is always excellent. i look forward to my next visit. perhaps the truffle themed dinner later in the month???"

Dined on 04/13/2012

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was great and our

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was great and our waiter was awesome. I enjoyed that it was more on flavor and not enormous plates of food. We can all use that switch."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We always love Bocca - this

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2004

Dined on 04/06/2012

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We always love Bocca - this visit was no different. The lasagne was amazing....I always order it if it's on the specials list."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This tastee Italian Lincoln

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/01/2012

2005

Dined on 04/01/2012

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This tastee Italian Lincoln Square stalwart provides good food, good value, good service an an excellent place to have dinner before any concert at the Old Towne school, which just a very short walk down the street. We will probably make a habit of doing this for a great overall evening."

Dined on 04/01/2012

2005

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

My boyfriend and I ate here

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2009

Dined on 03/31/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My boyfriend and I ate here around 6pm on a Saturday, before a movie. We each enjoyed our pasta dishes, and the vegetable antipasti. The wine list has good variety and is reasonably priced. The service was friendly and efficient, so we were able to make our movie, no problem. We'll definitely be back."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2009

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Very family friendly restaurant,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2007

Dined on 03/30/2012

2007

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Very family friendly restaurant, as evidenced by the many boisterous families having dinner there. Food was mediocre, wine list limited, decor confusing, restaurant strangely laid out. Staff was friendly. This would probably be a good bet if you wanted to get out and have some drinks with kids in tow, not so much for a date."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2007

Special Features: kid-friendly

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This is an authentic Italian

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2005

Dined on 03/24/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This is an authentic Italian cozy neighborhood gem with a busy, but attentive staff. A nice alternative to schlepping down to Taylor Street."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2005

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This is an authentic Italian

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2005

Dined on 03/24/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This is an authentic Italian cozy neighborhood gem with a busy, but attentive staff. A nice alternative to schlepping down to Taylor Street."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2005

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Server was very good. Ice

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2008

Dined on 03/23/2012

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Server was very good. Ice tea was horrible and had to be returned. Tasted like coffee and when asked found out they use the coffee maker to make the tea!!!! Caprese salad was so-so. Mozzarella was mushy. Rest of the meal was good. Liked the fact they left us alone to visit."