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Coco Pazzo

Name: Coco Pazzo
Address: 300 West Hubbard, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
Telephone: (312) 836-0900
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

3275 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Coco Pazzo is a Tuscan-inspired long-time favorite. Enjoy the wood-burning oven while you sit and eat at the bar. As close to Italy as you can get, you will enjoy dining in this 1905 former warehouse loft space. Soaring ceilings with theatrical lighting , blue velvet drapes surround the dining room. Sit near an open window and enjoy passersby in this vibrant River North neighborhood. Steps from the Merchandise Mart and a short walk over the river from the Loop. Feel the welcoming and warm hospitality of this Gambero Rosso Top Italian Restaurant & Best Italian Wine List recipient, and Wine Spectator award winner.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 27, 2022

10:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 836-0900
Website
http://www.cocopazzochicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Eric Hammond
Catering
Coco Pazzo can cater a wide range of events from small dinners to large gatherings and weddings.
Private party facilities
Coco Pazzo's warm loft setting adds a level of welcome comfort to any occasion. Beautiful velvet drapes can be partitioned to accommodate privacy for up to 50 guests. We're happy to arrange exclusive use of the restaurant for up to 150 guests.
Private party contact
Jack Weiss: (312) 836-0900

Location
300 West Hubbard Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
Franklin
Parking details
Valet parking is $15.00. Street metered parking. Local public parking garages.
Public transit
CTA Brown Line Train - Merchandise Mart stop
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Misto Terra$16.00
Seasonal Wood Roasted Vegetables
Mozzarella di Bufala$19.00
Mozzarella di Bufala, Tomatoes, Basil
Fritto Misto di Mare$20.00
Crispy Fried Shrimp, Squid, Zucchini, Fennel, Lemon
Polpo Arrosto$21.00
Wood Roasted Octopus, Potatoes, Olives, Capers, Tomato
Salumi$19.00
Imported Cured meats, Olives, Peppers, parmesan
Fegatini di Pollo$17.00
House Made Chicken Liver Pate, Onion Marmalade, Crostini

Insalata - Salads

Insalatina$10.00
Greens, Cucumber, Radish, Grape Tomatoes
Carciofini$14.00
Shaved Baby Artichokes, Arugula, Lemon Oil
Cesare$14.00
Classic Caesar
Barbabietole$14.00
Roast Organic Beets, Goat Cheese, Spiced Walnuts, Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Pasta

Appetizer Portion Available

Gnocchetti$23.00
Potato Gnocchetti, Tomato Sauce, Ricotta
Agnolotti Fave e Piselli$25.00
Ricotta-Pecorino-Favea-Mint Filled, Black Truffle Sauce, Fava Beans, Peas
Penne al 'Arrabbiata'$23.00
Eggplant, Spicy Tomato Sauce 'Arrabbiata' Style
Tagliolini Neri$25.00
Squid Ink Pasta, Mixed Seafood, Rapini, Herbed Bread Crumbs
Spaghetti Alle Vongole*$26.00
Manila Clams, Garlic, Parsley, Peperoncino
Tagliatelle Bolognese$24.00
Housemade Noodles, Chef Jim's Meat Ragu
Rigatoni alla Buttera$24.00
Housemade Fennel Sausage, Sweet Peas, Tomato, Parmesan, Cream
Fettuccine con Agnello$25.00
Housemade Spinach Noodles, Lamb Ragu

Pizze

From The Wood Burning Oven

Margherita$20.00
Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella
Funghi e Gorgonzola$22.00
White Pizza, Mushrooms, Gorgonzola
Diavola$24.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Spicy Salami
Salsiccie e Shishito$24.00
White Pizza, Sausage, Shishito Peppers, Calabrian Chili Paste, Mozzarella

Secondi - Entrees

Melanzane alla Parmigiana$26.00
Baked Eggplant Parmigiana Style
Branzino al Forno$42.00
Whole Mediterranean Sea Bass, Wood Roasted, Ligurian Olive Oil
Cacciucco Livornese$36.00
Spicy Tuscan Seafood Stew, Crostini
Polletto al Mattone$32.00
Whole Young Chicken, Partially Deboned, Grilled "Under A Brick", Rapini, Potatoes
Saltimbocca di Vitello$36.00
Veal with Sage & Prosciutto, Sautéed, Wine-Shallot Sauce, Swiss Chard, Soft Polenta
Maiale alla Milanese$34.00
Crispy Breaded Pork Chop, Arugula, Tomatoes
Bistecca Toscana*$54.00
Wood Roasted New York, Tuscan Fries
Fiorentina*$90.00
Wood Grilled 40 oz Porterhouse, Arugula [For Two, Sliced Tableside]

Contorni - Sides

Tuscan Fries, Truffle Aioli$9.00
Spinach$9.00
Brussel Sprouts$9.00
Rapini$9.00

Dolci - Dessert

Panna Cotta$12.00
Eggless Vanilla Bean Custard, Berry Sauce, Fresh Berries
Cioccolato Fondente$12.00
Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake, Cappuccino Gelato, Caramel Balsamic Sauce
Crostata di Mele$12.00
Apple-Walnut-Brown Butter Tart, Cinnamon Gelato
Affogato$12.00
Vanilla Gelato, Caramelized Hazelnuts, Pirouette Cookie, Espresso
Biscotti Assortiti$10.00
Assorted Cookies, Chocolates
Gelati e Sorbetti$10.00
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What 3,275 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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SeanF
St. Louis
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
The maitre d gave you that I’m very important and more important than my patrons. Place was empty and he sat us at the worst table in the the place next to the prep station of plates and water even thought we had a reservation. We asked to be moved and after a long discussion they moved us twice. Once at our request and the other at theirs because they put us at the wrong table. I was expecting the place to get crowded and it never did. Without that experience I would have given it 5 stars because the waitress was awesome, my water and wine glass was never empty and the food was fantastic.
RC
RobertC
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent, fresh, carefully prepared Italian specialties. Great service, comfortable for conversation.
G
Gourmand
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We hadn’t been back since October 2020 due to Covid. We were thrilled to be there again. The Fiori di Zucca stuffed with ricotta. were delicious! The arugula & artichoke salad as good as we remembered it. My entree, Melanzane alla Parmigiana was a new item on the menu (to me) & it was amazing! The presentation was creative & made me want to taste it immediately!! And the best of all was the Fondente di Ciccolato which was as good as it’s always been. We missed Sergio though!! ❤️❤️
b
barfive
Chicago
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorites among Chicago's best restaurants. Outstanding quality but not as expensive as the more expensive among the best restaurants. So convenient for parking. Very good valet service. We have made many return visits for special occasions.
OJ
OpJimK
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always. Great food and atmosphere, great to see it back open for lunch post-pandemic. Pasta, Pizza, Seafood, Chicken all great choices. Had the pollo millanese and it was outstanding.
s
samk
Chicago
177 reviews
vip
5.0
177 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and very personable server.
j
jays
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The risotto at Coco Pazzo is the "Gold Standard" in my opinion!
DC
DanielC
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorites of all time. I love the service, the ambiance, and the food is lovely. Given that there was a show in town at the Merchandise Mart they did a miraculous job of serving under very busy environment. If you have never dined at Coco Pazzo it is an absolute must and iconic fixture in the city. I alway try to get there a at least a couple times a year when I travel to Chicago.
CT
CandieT
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific service, food, drinks and atmosphere. Look forward to coming every year during neocon
JP
JodiP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Our waitress was not personable at all. She got her job done but she did what she had to do. The food is amazing! I have never had anything I didn't enjoy!
LS
LucinoS
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Birthday, but was NOT acknowledged.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my husband’s favorite restaurant. The Whole roasted Branzino is sublime. It is the most fabulous entree ever. We love it so. However anything you choose, you will be delighted. The service is spot on. This restaurant is consistently great! We will return again and again.
MP
MichaelP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Great meal, great wine, beautiful atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back. I’m very particular about Italian food but Coco Pazzo was delicious.
YK
YKaya
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food but service could be little better ( normally it is but last night we didn’t get the same wibe from our server ) other then great restaurant .
F
Foodieatheart
Chicago
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took my best friend for her birthday and the food was fresh, delicious and very flavorful. We got the octopus as an appetizer and it was so tender and delicious. I got the squid ink pasta with seafood and the pasta was so fresh. My friend ordered the rigatoni and oh my was it flavorful!! Highly recommend for some great and authentic Italian food. The service was impeccable and the ambiance was great. You will not be disappointed!!
SM
SusanM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stellar experience every time we dine here. Lovely to be able to have a conversation; so many restaurants are super loud. Already looking forward to our next dinner here!
BJ
BrianJoyce
Chicago
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect! food great ambiance was teriffic
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
The server was amiable But not the usual polished waiter.
SJ
ScottJ
London
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Business lunch
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was top notch. Food is outstanding!
AD
AnaD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely ambience and food and wine was delicious! Staff was friendly!
MK
MarkK
Indiana
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food choices
TZ
TZimmAA
Detroit
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From start to finish everything exceeded my expectations. Ambiance was intimate with white linnen tablcloths and red brick walls softend by floor to ceiling black velvet curtains hung throughout. Side walls were strategically opened to the outdoors for fresh air circulation and nighlife ambiance. Table next to ours had tableside Caesar salad preparation giving us the feeling we were dining with locals who were familiar (as this wasn't on the menu and when we asked waitress, she said it is usually not offered on Saturdays, but they would be happy to do it because they weren't overly busy). The preparation was done beautifully by a gentleman in a suit who answered our questions and allowed us to photograph. The recipe expressed the owners preferences and it was fabulous. When choosing our bottle of wine our waitress, Jennifer offered us a sommelier to help us and this was a very unique experience that we enjoyed and brought us to a bottle of wine that everyone found to be a very suitable accompaniament to our dinners. We also learned about the grape profiles from the various regions. Jennifer was professional, attentive and thorough, while being 100% authentic (beautiful Italian) and totally personable. She made my husband feel completely safe with his food sensitivities and dutifully checked with the chef on any items she was unsure of. Everyone enjoyed their food, from the chefs preparation of risotto, to the the veal and pasta dishes they were all exquisite. We did not save room for dessert, but to our surprise, Jennifer remembered we were celebrating my birthday and brought out a beautiful tray of miniature italian delectibles with a candle which was delightfully reveived. I would add this to the list of favorite restarants to visit in Chicago when celebrating a special occasion. We will definitely return 🇮🇹❤️
ID
IndyDiner
Indiana
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a gem of a restaurant tucked away in a neighborhood we would never have found without a recommendation from a colleague. It has a lovely, old wood decor with a lot of space and excellent service. We both had the house salad and the pasta special (shrimp and scallops with a pesto sauce) that was absolutely delicious. The most amazing part was how Inexpensive this restaurant is - especially in Chicago. We will be back.
DK
DeniseK
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been going to Coco Pazzo for our anniversary for the last five years. It never disappoints! The food is amazing—we always share an appetizer and the risotto (which is the best of any we’ve had) and then get our own entree. The waiter was very knowledgeable and helped us with our wine selection. We’re from Michigan but have to go to Coco Pazzo every year!
RA
RAPHAEL
St. Louis
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday. Great food and service from John
CS
ChristinaS
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fresh in house made pasta and wood fire oven. Need I say more? Service was spectacular and friendly. Great wine list that includes huge variety of Italian wines. Each time we come into town - we have to add Coco Pazzo to our agenda.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated a graduation - ambiance and service were great. Everyone enjoyed their meals and we will certainly be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
Over rated American-Italian experience not Italian at all. Expensive for quality of food and sercixe was not to standard.
CU
CarolU
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! Wonderful food, great service and overall great evening.
MC
MartyC
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Coco Pazza as always was fantastic. From sitting down at the table until leaving, you never needed anything. The service was top notch and the food was the best!
LS
LisaS
Miami
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were a party of 14 and there was no problem giving us one long table. The wait staff was great from drinks to desserts. Giving suggestions on appetizers and how many to order for the table. Everyone’s food came out at the same time and from the fish to the past everyone enjoyed it.
L
Lifeisfood
Chicago
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience dining here. The service is excellent as well as the food. It’s quiet enough to actually have a conversation which is a plus.
TB
TomBoCo
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Chose the restaurant because it seemed to have the charm of a traditional Italian restaurant with professional waiters. It met those expectations. The food however was just above average. Three of us went. None of us thought the food was exceptional. I had veal which is my barometer of how good an Italian restaurant is. It was an ok cut of veal but drenched in a heavy sauce. Service was excellent. Ambience was great. Food was average. I would go again but only if I had another reason to do so, e.g. friends who wanted to go. My recommendation is lukewarm.
KB
KevinB
Chicago
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience1
Air conditioning wasn’t working!! Restaurant was about 80 degrees and stuffy. Understaffed! Our waiter knocked into our friends chair and never apologized. Service was slow and not friendly. I feel that a manager could have visited every table and apologize for the heat — nothing. They didn’t care.
DH
DougH
Cincinnati
29 reviews
vip
2.0
29 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food5service1ambience3
Had to wait for table even with a reservation. Sat at table for too long before anyone attended to us. Server absent for long periods of time. Main course was served before the pasta course, and then the pasta showed up a few minutes after the main course was served. Very disappointing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was delightful. The gnocchi was out of this world and the fennel sausage pizza was also delicious. Our server was so helpful and kind. We’ll definitely be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, great food, great atmosphere. So many great Italian dishes to choose from. It was a perfect night.
SK
SeKayJe
Atlanta
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Vacation with wife
LB
LBSY
Chicago
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Waiter was awesome. Branzino is always good! Enjoyable dinner.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Coco Pazzo using the Order Online button. Coco Pazzo also offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Coco Pazzo also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 836-0900.

Coco Pazzo is rated 4.8 stars by 3275 OpenTable diners.