La Storia

Name: La Storia
Address: 1154 N Dearborn Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60610
Telephone: (312) 915-5950
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

750 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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La Storia is a genuine Italian experience where guests share in the rich culture of the Italian table. Join us in Chicago’s historic gold coast neighborhood and enjoy faithful renditions of beloved regional dishes. Indulge in our specialty handcrafted pastas, made in house, daily in the Sardinian style.

Patio seating is first come, first serve. In order to be seated, we ask that you arrive early and with your complete party. We ask guests to assist us by limiting the table times for parties: 2ppl (1hr 30mins), 3-4ppl (1hr 45mins), 5-6ppl (2hrs).

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 2, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

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Takeout

(312) 915-5950

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar, Regional Italian (Sardinia)
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 915-5950
Website
http://lastoriachicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Daniele Sotgiu
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, La Storia can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Morgan Aloma: (844) 268-8174

Location
1154 N Dearborn Ave Chicago, IL 60610
Neighborhood
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Cross street
Division
Parking details
N/A
Public transit
70 Division Bus, 22 Clark Bus, 36 Broadway Bus
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us at La Storia for Happy Hour Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4 PM to 6 PM. See our website for the most up to date menu.

Popular dishes

Beet Salad$13.00
Roasted assorted beets, frisee, pecans, smoked ricotta, strawberry/honey dressing
Insalata di Spinaci$13.00
Baby spinach, orange wedge, parmesan cheese, capers, crispy chickpeas, and balsamic reduction dressing
Pasta e Fagioli$12.00
Borlotti beans, tomato sauce, broken spaghetti, and rotini pasta on a mirepoix broth
Burrata$18.00
pea coulis, tomato confit, basil oil, crispy Sardinian bread carasau and rosemary
Arancini alla Amatriciana$15.00
Fried rice balls on amatriciana style, fonduta valdostana, truffle paste and roasted hazelnuts
Salumi$18.00
Chef selection of cured meats & cheese, traditional accompaniments
Fritto del Pescatore$19.00
Fried Calamari, shrimp, zucchini, sundried tomato, romesco and tartar sauce
Polpo Arrosto$21.00
Roasted octopus, potato salad, cannellini beans, parsley, celery root, saba dressing
Tartar di Tonno e Mozzarella$23.00
Ahi Tuna, mozzarella cream, fennel, raspberry pearls, red radish, black squid ink chips and pistachio crumbs
Polpette$17.00
Pork & Veal meatballs, tomato sauce, pistachio crumble, gorgonzola dressing

Pasta e Risotto

Gnocchi Genovese$18.00
Basil pesto, pine nut, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, pecorino cheese
Tagliatelle Verdi alla Bolognese$27.00
Pork & Veal Bolognese sauce, parmesan
Orecchiette Pugliese$27.00
Broccoli, Italian sweet & spicy sausage, rosemary, parmesan cheese
Lasagna alla Bolognese$24.00
Traditional Italian lasagna style
Tagliolini Neri Frutti di Mare$32.00
Black squid ink tagliolini, shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, scallops on a brandy red sauce and bottarga on top
Ravioli al Tuorlo d'Uovo$26.00
Ricotta, spinach, egg yolk on a butter sage sauce
Malloreddus al Cinghiale$28.00
Handmade Sardinian pasta, stew wild boar in a Cannonau red wine sauce, thyme and pecorino
Agnolotti$25.00
Stuffed with goat cheese, asparagus, served with asparagus, rosemary butter sauce and cheese
Risotto al Funghi Porcini$26.00
Carnaroli rice, porcini mushrooms, garlic, white wine sauce, truffle paste, parsley and pecorino sardo cheese

Secondi

Branzino Livornese$41.00
Caponata, livornese sauce
Pesce Dentice Rosso alla Griglia$35.00
Red Snapper, trapanese sauce, fried potato confit, lemon capers sauce
Tonno Rosso alla Sarda$37.00
Grilled ahi tuna, served over fregola sauteed with mussels, Nduja and tomato basil sauce, fried focaccia and zucchini pesto
Spalla di Maiale$31.00
Slow cooked pork shoulder, Italian mashed potatoes, milk honey sauce and roasted almonds
Vitello alla Milanese$39.00
Bone in veal chop, breaded and fried, served over roasted rosemary potatoes, cucumber carpaccio and white & black garlic bagna cauda sauce on top
Costolette di Agnello alle Erbe$41.00
Half New Zealand rack of lamb, served over hummus, roasted Sardinian artichokes, crispy chickpeas and gremolada
Tagliata di Manzo$42.00
12oz strip steak, served over roasted sunchoke and thyme, sauteed mix mushrooms, micro arugula on top with pinenuts and parmesan cheese
Roasted Cauliflower Steak$24.00
Served over a cauliflower pure, sage, bread crumbs and pecorino cheese on top

Contorni

$12

Rustic Mashed Potatoes
Caponata di Melanzane
Grilled Asparagus
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
Sauteed Brussel Sprouts and Pancetta
Fried Confit Potatoes

What 750 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place. Service is always perfect. Food is never a miss.
AY
AmyY
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great location and price . Very Friendly not stuffy
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
good food and services!
JK
JemimahK
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My crew and I had a wonderful time and everything was great. Happy hour was a blast! I highly recommend.
JV
JohnV
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Cozy Italian restaurant in a great gold coast location. Service was very friendly. Kitchen a bit slow perhaps due to a large group in private dining area. Food well worth the wait.
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Monique
Philadelphia
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful place to go with my colleagues! The service was impeccable. The food was DELISH, and the drinks were even better. Great wine list. Great selection of food. Cozy setting. It was perfect!
J
Jossea
St. Louis
74 reviews
vip
4.0
74 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Excellent landmark Italian dining venue. Charming dining room and Courtyard. Knowledgeable and accommodating staff with well executed Traditional and modern Italian cuisine. Highly recommended.
JM
JanineM
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ben (our waiter) was excellent. Sat outside and enjoyed a wonderful dinner.
S
Sandi
Chicago
161 reviews
vip
5.0
161 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
MANY accolades to the new Chef, Sal ... who is better than terrific, not only as a chef, but as a person. The lamb chops were the best ever ... not only here but in the city! And he somehow talked us into having one of his homemade desserts (something I try to avoid) which was wonderful. He has a magic hand with chocolate. And the waitress, who was handling several tables, was her usual efficient and pleasant self. All in all, it was not only a pleasant evening, but entertaining!
ST
STEVENA
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience2
Waiter first day so wanted to give him benefit of the doubt. He put in wrong order for my entre. Dinner is served tell 3 people to eat as I have to send back incorrect order. No one came by to apologize, did not know if correct order was put in until it showed up after everyone else finished their meal. Waiter never came by to check on meal, refill the wine glasses etc. than I get the check and the incorrect entre was charged. No apologizes from anyone. I had to ask hostess to run credit card.
FF
FennvilleFoodie
Chicago
52 reviews
vip
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
The quality and authenticity of the food is excellent and 4.5-4.8 stars. However, most unlike the 100+ other authentic Italian restaurants I have dined in the US and Italy, either there first course or second course are definitely enough for dinner- Do not order a primo and secondi course in this restaurant as you would ordinarily do!!!! Tonight was unusual for them and they were short- staffed, but they really did their best. Just get ONE Course!!!!
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Unfortunate
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, quaint ambience in the back courtyard… that bolognese is phenomenal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
lovely service and fantastic food
S
Sandi
Chicago
161 reviews
vip
4.0
161 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
This is the first time I've had the Ahi Tuna (and the last) it was overcooked and didn't seem as fresh as other places. Was it frozen? More importantly, for some reason the chef refuses to substitute items ... i.e., pasta for potatoes, or vegetable for anything. This is unfortunate and certainly will make me think twice before bringing people to your restaurant. That said, as usual, the service was terrific and the new bartender, Ryan, was very pleasant.
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Mangia2
Chicago
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Very good authentic fresh Italian food . Well presented . Excellent wine list . Very friendly . The service was however very slow . Don’t know if it was because we were sitting outside by ourselves while inside was busy . But we did get comped for our dessert due to the long wait to even order dessert . But I would go back again for the food.
JJ
JJ1229
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Accommodated our late guests
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic homemade pasta and great selection of wine. A definite visit if you’re in Chicago!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love La Storia! It is the perfect restaurant to showcase Chicago. It’s located in a beautiful mansion that survived the Chicago fire. The bar is perfect for cocktails with dark wood and low lights. The courtyard patio is a hidden gem…tucked between the historic mansions, exposed brick, twinkle lights, and secluded from the bustle of the city. The service is attentive and we’ve been here twice and neither me nor one of my guests have had a bad dish. In fact they have all raved. We can’t wait to come back and my out of town friends have added it to their list of recommendations.
BB
BruceB
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and ambiance!
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Stosh
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great place for a family dinner. Excellent atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
La Storia is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. The service is incredible and the staff are so friendly. Their food is delicious and unique. The Risotto is the best I've ever had (and I've had Gordon Ramsay's Risotto from Hell's Kitchen)
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Mary
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All the right ingredients for a memorable night out: terrific food, excellent wine list, friendly & professional service, a cozy atmosphere, and a fun soundtrack of mid-century classics. The Al Hircshfeld mural of Chicago personalities is a unique feature. P.S. Don't miss the orecchiette with sausage!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful in every way! Great food, service and ambiance!
JL
JoseL
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great place to eat authentic Italian food. The layout and environment of this place will def set to tone for any mood.
BS
BillS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We both had the best Italian food ever..I had the Ahi Tuna with house salad, she had the sausage broccoli Arribiata sauce and we shared a house salad…and she had the best Latte of her life… Was fresh, very delicious, unusual and original preparation… Great service, ambiance and we are going back again tonight!!
DH
DavidH
Chicago
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Tried a few starters and a few pastas, all pastas were too bite in texture and flavors. Pastas definitely tasted home made. The final course was the veal chop which Wes deelish as well. It was just a bit odd that the server made us order everything at once even though we asked to put appetizers in first so it made me feel a little rushed in ordering. Lovely Chianti accompanied a tasty meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always on point, fantastic atmosphere and food. Thank you again for taking such good care of us!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
An amazing, beautiful and underrated Italian spot in Gold Coast. Perfect date spot. Perfect food. Perfect service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great the service was great Will be back
S
Snooky
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good neighborhood Italian restaurant. Service is good and food is delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
All good, but it took a long time to get the bill.
M
Mary
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance and the staff was very friendly and accomidating
BW
BarbaraW
Chicago
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Excellent service and good food
M
Marc
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
Food was delicious and service was attentive for nice conversations yet, no bread was delivered, and we had to ask for drink refills. We arrived at happy hour but were charged full price.
BB
BrianB
Minneapolis
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Good atmosphere and service.
SR
StacyR
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Food was very good. We had an early dinner as we had reservations to a Jazz club for later in the evening. The ambiance is cozy and the wine list extensive. My only complaint is for as slow of evening our server was not very attentive. Which we found very surprising particularly for the amount each dish costs a la carte!
RW
RobertW
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
We get there often and always enjoy the pasta dishes and the good service
YB
YarelyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was amazing. The food was delicious and great presentation. Not too expensive either. Staff was so nice.
RO
RobertOswald
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite restaurants in the neighborhood. I've tried about half the menu over the last few months and have enjoyed everything. The burrata, wild boar ragu, and tagliatelle bolognese are my top favorites. The service has always been fantastic. The ambience is somewhere between family and formal. Overall it's a great date spot for my wife and I.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from La Storia using the Order Online button. La Storia also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 915-5950.

La Storia is rated 4.6 stars by 750 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 2, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(312) 915-5950

Other options

Order online

1154 N Dearborn Ave Chicago, IL 60610

Additional information

Cross street
Division
Neighborhood
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar, Regional Italian (Sardinia)
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
N/A
Public transit
70 Division Bus, 22 Clark Bus, 36 Broadway Bus
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Daniele Sotgiu
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://lastoriachicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 915-5950
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, La Storia can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Morgan Aloma: (844) 268-8174

La Storia

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Private dining

Additional information

Happy Hour

Beet Salad

Branzino Livornese

Lasagna alla Bolognese

Antipasti

Beet Salad$13.00

Insalata di Spinaci$13.00

Pasta e Fagioli$12.00

Burrata$18.00

Arancini alla Amatriciana$15.00

Salumi$18.00

Fritto del Pescatore$19.00

Polpo Arrosto$21.00

Tartar di Tonno e Mozzarella$23.00

Polpette$17.00

Pasta e Risotto

Gnocchi Genovese$18.00

Tagliatelle Verdi alla Bolognese$27.00

Orecchiette Pugliese$27.00

Lasagna alla Bolognese$24.00

Tagliolini Neri Frutti di Mare$32.00

Ravioli al Tuorlo d'Uovo$26.00

Malloreddus al Cinghiale$28.00

Agnolotti$25.00

Risotto al Funghi Porcini$26.00

Secondi

Branzino Livornese$41.00

Pesce Dentice Rosso alla Griglia$35.00

Tonno Rosso alla Sarda$37.00

Spalla di Maiale$31.00

Vitello alla Milanese$39.00

Costolette di Agnello alle Erbe$41.00

Tagliata di Manzo$42.00

Roasted Cauliflower Steak$24.00

Contorni

Rustic Mashed Potatoes

Caponata di Melanzane

Grilled Asparagus

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

Sauteed Brussel Sprouts and Pancetta

Fried Confit Potatoes

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