Pelago

Name: Pelago
Address: 209 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL, United States, 60611
Telephone: (312) 280-0700
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1776 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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PELAGO RISTORANTE has come to the end of its 15 yr lease serving fine dining Italian cuisine to Chicago. The Mafrici family would like to thank Chicago and their many loyal customers. Chef Mauro will be serving his last Pelago meal on NYE, December 31, 2022.
Mauro Mafrici is a Michelin starred Italian chef who has worked in some of the greatest international kitchens and luxury resort hotels of the world. His long resume of prestigious experiences in revered establishments culminated in the opening of his own critically acclaimed restaurant, Lo Scalco, in New York City which earned a coveted Michelin star in its first year open.
Mauro has now brought his talents to Chicago with PELAGO. The basis of Mauro’s cuisine is “sapori veri’: true, honest, genuine flavors used masterfully to create new sensations, forms and colors. With each endeavor he continues to look for new ways to incorporate regional Italian ingredients as he redefines Italian cooking.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 27, 2023

7:00 PM

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Meat
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(312) 280-0700
Website
http://www.pelagorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Mauro Mafrici
Catering
Please contact us at info@pelagorestaurant.com for detailed information on how we can assist with your semi-private or private dining needs.
Private party facilities
Private Dinner for Family and Friends: 20 guests maximum. 30 minutes Passed Hors d'oeuvres. Chef Menu: Five Courses with Wine. $5,000. Tax and 20% Gratuity are not included.
Private party contact
Mauro Mafrici: (312) 280-0700

Location
209 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611
Neighborhood
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Cross street
Mies van der Rohe
Parking details
Discounted valet price for 3 hours for guests dining at Pelago.
Public transit
#151, #146, #148, #135,#3
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Maccheroni Piacentini al Ragù di Vitello e Zafferano$28.00
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Maccheroncini al Ragù d'Agnello$26.00
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Ravioli di Vitello in Salsa al Pistacchio$28.00
Veal Filled Ravioli with Pistachio Sauce
Taralli alla Salsiccia e Piselli$26.00
Ring Ricotta Dumplings with Sausage and Green Peas
Tonnarelli alle Melanzane con Pomodoro Fresco e Mozzarella$24.00
Squared Spaghetti with Roasted Eggplant, Fresh Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Garganelli al Sugo di Gallina$26.00
Homemade Penne with Hen Ragù and Sage
Risotto alle Verdure e Maggiorana$32.00
Carnaroli Risotto with Seasonal Vegetables and Marjoram

Piatti di Pesce

Trancio di Salmone all' Aceto Balsamico$56.00
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Roasted Whole Sea Bass with New Potatoes, Red Onions and Plum Tomatoes
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Piatti di Carne

Pollo Arrosto con Broccoli Rabe e Salsiccia$58.00
Half Roasted Semi Boneless Chicken with Homemade Sausage
Costoletta di Vitello in Salsa al Marsala$68.00
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Contorni

Broccoli Rabe Sauté$24.00
Sautéed Rapini with Roasted Garlic
Patate Gratinate$20.00
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Giambotta di Verdure$22.00
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Verdure alla Griglia$24.00
Seasonal Grilled Vegetables

What 1,776 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

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MelissaB
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional as always.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had never been to this restaurant and now it is closing and I am sad🥲; what a lovely upscale Italian spot!!🇮🇹🍷🍝
J
Jackie
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Excellent food for our last visit to Pelago. It has been a favorite restaurant for many years. One thing I always hate, however, is that they don’t bring your leftovers to the table. They leave them “up front.” But if the coat checker forgets to give it to you, you leave without them. Literally happens every time I eat there. The portions are huge that the leftovers could be two more meals, but they get left “somewhere” up front, a spot I’ve never seen. Also often the wine list is not updated so you pick a wine and they don’t have it. But food is top notch, service during dinner is excellent. Will be sad to see this one go.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
70 reviews
vip
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. One of our favorite restaurants.
PK
P1210Ktown
Raleigh
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mauro and his team were phenomenal again.
R
Rick
Chicago
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a lovely dinner. One of the best I’ve ever had anywhere. Delicious mushroom risotto and orata with thyme.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service and ambiance was wonderful
MB
MelissaB
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delicious and the staff is attentive without being overbearing.
B
Buzzman
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic wine selection and service. The food was absolutely delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sad to see it leaving. It is always a spectacular meal and experience. The food and wine and ambiance are perfect.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our #1 favorite restaurant.
FL
FoodieLauren
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve never had better pasta dishes in my life. And I’ve eaten a lot of pasta. I can’t wait to go back (and can’t believe i never knew about this lovely spot before!)
P
Partyof5
Chicago
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
An absolutely wonderful evening as usual for Pelago. They will be missed!
PE
PETERR
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall1food4service1ambience3
rude hostess on seating, watered down martini twice after being replaced, bait/switch with wine selection, doubled our order- very expensive - very dishonest - don't go there.
GC
GaryCo
Manitoba
445 reviews
vip
4.0
445 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience2
The food and service were very good. Our waiter was very attentive. However, the noise and the room temperature made our dining experience less than perfect. The room temperature was at 77 F degrees which is far too warm and the loud boisterous men sitting at the table behind us made it almost impossible for my guest and me to have a conversation. We probably will never go back to this restaurant.
KM
KarliM
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was great per usual but I think they raised their prices for going out of business. I know it isn'n and inexpensive place but last night seemed extreme.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall1food4service1ambience4
Pushy waiter, to many recommendation, not pleasant, effected the dinner experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal - very traditional Italian meal. Waiters were very attentive and service was great. Nice wine selection with a lot of Italian wines.
C
Citydweller
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pelago has always been the go to place to celebrate.
SM
SuzanneM
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fantastic and service was spot on. Highly recommend … especially for a special occasion.
ML
MicheleL
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Italian restaurant in Chicago. Great service and wine list.
J
Jossea
St. Louis
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The corkage fee is much higher than average for Chicago fine dining establishments and one is restricted by only being allowed to bring non-Italian wines which I have never heard of in my 50 year history of running beverage programs in fine dining establishments. I did not allow patrons to bring in any wine that was on my list which is reasonable. Additionally, there is no valet parking which is very unusual for a restaurant of this caliber. The ambiance and interior design is attractive and elegant.The menu is excellent along with exquisite presentation and cuisine execution. Additionally, the Wine List possesses excellent depth and selection especially in Italian bottlings. I question their dress code, however, allowing blue jeans in the dining area. The service is close to impeccable but there is no table crumbing and no one approached me to inquire regarding as to if my food was properly prepared. There is some classic service procedures that are present like pulling out chairs, showing you to the restrooms and helping one to put on their coats of which one does not experience anymore even in so called fine dining establishments. Overall, it is an exceptional venue that is highly recommended.
L
Laura
Richmond
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience3
Food was fine. It was nice to have gluten free pasta options. Service was obnoxious - if you’re going to ask the table what we’d like but then heavily push specific specials, why even ask us in the first place? Dessert was appalling. Would not recommend.
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food4life
San Francisco
31 reviews
vip
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Good food. High priced for the quality which is no doubt for location and high level of staff. Good for special occasion. Equally good food in the neighborhood for quite a bit less.
A
Antonio
Cincinnati
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, with attention to fresh ingredients as a base for true natural flavors, superbly cooked by a master chef who brings out the real italian taste. Service is attentive and guides you in your choices.
MN
MNGirl
Minneapolis
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Nice restaurant but a bit overpriced for the quality of the food. Servers were extra helpful and pleasant
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were looking for a new Italian spot and Pelago was great!
DK
DanK
Chicago
24 reviews
vip
2.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience4
The experience was underwhelming. The hostess greeted us and asked if I want to check my leather jacket. I said no ( in fact I wore it because the AC in the restaurant is often chilly). She seemed suspicious and said I would not be permitted to put it on the back of my chair. I assured I would not. Now the food. I remember loving the veal ravioli. This time the presentation very rich. My wife and ordered a smoked swordfish appetizer to share. The waiter seemed obviously annoyed that we didn’t order a “main course”. Mind you the swordfish was $36. The price of the veal dish was comparable. There no non alcoholic beer on the menu as there had been in the past. The wait staff seemed to hover over our table throughout the meal. We were disappointed, in part because our memories of the pre Covid dinner had been so pleasant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely in all ways, but a bit overpriced
h
heyray
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just returned from Italy and there is simply nowhere in the motherland that can hold a candle to Pelago. The staff serve as a friendly team of pros and the food is beyond compare.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a good surprise with such a superb food The wine list is a bit expensive but there are good picks and it is huge. But only Italian wines. The overall experience was excellent.
TF
TimF
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience4
The food, for the most part was quite good, as well as the service. Some of their pastas are overpriced. And they have the audacity to charge $21.00 for a liter of Pelligrino, or they inflated the price because we didn’t order cocktails or wine. Not retup.
m
mgru
Austin
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Waiters very insistent that we selected their food and wine recommendations. Two people did not like their food they ordered. The service for the check was very slow and unprofessional. We all felt the atmosphere awkward. I do believe in the restaurant but they have a lot to improve.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful night out. Fine dinning Al fresco. Waiter was superb. Full of suggestions. Offered us non menu tasting menu based on our wine selection. Shred the chefs vision as he served each course. Outstanding food and just right portions made this a memorable night.
PF
PFG55
Chicago
100 reviews
vip
5.0
100 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous, as usual. Mascarpone and green bean salad. Swordfish carpaccio from Sicily. Offmenu pasta sampler for two followed by sea bream. Yum
DS
DianaS
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
The food was fine, not amazing as we were expecting. The food and drinks were heavily overpriced. It’s fine to try once, I guess, but not worth it a second visit.
KW
KarenW
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved everything about Pelago!! Service was divine . . . the gracious staff was beautifully attired, informative, and friendly. Prices were a little steep for my pocketbook but well worth it on this celebratory occasion. Needless to say, I love white tablecloth settings. The food was outstanding, presentations were colorful and inviting - can't wait to return!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience5
It's a beautiful restaurant. The food presentation was lovely. I was very put off by the waiter's insistence on upselling expensive wine and then appetizers the table clearly wasn't interested in. The waiter brought a bottle of wine to the table while we were having cocktails and hadn't even ordered food. How are we supposed to decide on a wine before we know what we are eating? We did give in and order an overpriced wine. They served the wine before the food came and then dinner took so long I felt like the delay was intentional while they pushed us to order a second bottle. We finally relented after about the 4th suggestion by the waiter and ordered the mozzarella appetizer. They brought one for each of the 6 of us instead of one for the table. $168 for that. Entrees were 50-65 unless you ordered pasta. I had risotto. It was way undercooked. The waiter seemed to disappear after it became clear we weren't buying everything he tried to sell. Way too expensive and too high pressure
MB
MelissaB
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely evening. The waiter made some great recommendations. The food is so fresh and exceptional.
l
ljpe
Yosemite
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
we loved everything about our dinner. the food was amazing, the atmosphere perfect for a quiet date night, very romantic. Staff was excellent

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Pelago is rated 4.6 stars by 1776 OpenTable diners.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 27, 2023

7:00 PM

209 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

Cross street
Mies van der Rohe
Neighborhood
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Meat
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Discounted valet price for 3 hours for guests dining at Pelago.
Public transit
#151, #146, #148, #135,#3
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Mauro Mafrici
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.pelagorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(312) 280-0700
Catering
Please contact us at info@pelagorestaurant.com for detailed information on how we can assist with your semi-private or private dining needs.
Private party facilities
Private Dinner for Family and Friends: 20 guests maximum. 30 minutes Passed Hors d'oeuvres. Chef Menu: Five Courses with Wine. $5,000. Tax and 20% Gratuity are not included.
Private party contact
Mauro Mafrici: (312) 280-0700

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Antipasti

Polipo alla Griglia con Sicilia Caponata$28.00

Tonno Affumicato con Insalatina di Peperoni Arrostiti$32.00

Insalata Tricolore e Scaglie di Parmigiano-Reggiano$22.00

Insalata di Fagiolini al Mascarpone e Limone con Nocciole Piemontesi$26.00

Scamorza di Bufala con Insalata di Pomodori e Rucola$28.00

Carpaccio di Manzo alla Crema di Funghi e Scaglie di Parmigiano$36.00

Tradizionale Minestrone di Verdure$20.00

Primi Piatti

Maccheroni Piacentini al Ragù di Vitello e Zafferano$28.00

Maccheroncini al Ragù d'Agnello$26.00

Ravioli di Vitello in Salsa al Pistacchio$28.00

Taralli alla Salsiccia e Piselli$26.00

Tonnarelli alle Melanzane con Pomodoro Fresco e Mozzarella$24.00

Garganelli al Sugo di Gallina$26.00

Risotto alle Verdure e Maggiorana$32.00

Piatti di Pesce

Trancio di Salmone all' Aceto Balsamico$56.00

Branzino al Forno con Patatine Novelle, Cipolle e Pomodori San Marzano$68.00

Orata Arrosta su Letto di Patate Salsa al Vino Bianco e Timo$64.00

Rana Pescatrice in Brodetto alle Foglie D`Alloro$58.00

Piatti di Carne

Pollo Arrosto con Broccoli Rabe e Salsiccia$58.00

Costoletta di Vitello in Salsa al Marsala$68.00

Tagliata di Manzo con Polenta e Salsa di Funghi$58.00

Coniglio al Forno con Salsa di Anduja Calabrese$64.00

Contorni

Broccoli Rabe Sauté$24.00

Patate Gratinate$20.00

Giambotta di Verdure$22.00

Verdure alla Griglia$24.00

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