L'Aventino Forno Romano

Name: L'Aventino Forno Romano
Address: 355 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60611
Telephone: (312) 964-5112
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

10 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for business meals

Named after the Aventine Hill, one of the Seven Hills on which ancient Rome was built, Chef Adam Weisell introduces l’Aventino, a rustic yet elevated neighborhood pizzeria in Streeterville that brings the joy of casual Roman dining to Chicago.

The highlight of the menu is pinsa, a next-generation Roman-style pizza. Not yet well known in Chicago, pinsa has an airy texture, moist and fragrant crumb and crispy exterior. The perfect vehicle for delicious, artisanal Italian toppings, it's naturally much lower in gluten, carbohydrates and fat than traditional pizza dough, while having a unique texture and sophisticated, intriguing flavor.

Adam is an American chef who spent his formative years in Rome, where he developed a passion for simple old-world cooking. He has worked at some of the top Italian restaurants in New York City, including Lupa, 50 Carmine, Barbuto, Il Buco and Aurora, as well 54 Mint in San Francisco and most recently, Eataly’s La Scuola in Chicago.

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?

Claim this listing

There’s more to explore

Discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Scan the QR code to discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Open app

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 964-5112
Website
http://www.laventino.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
355 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611
Neighborhood
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Cavolfiore al Forno
roasted cauliflower with olives, raisins, pine nuts, colatura, Calabrian chili
Funghi al Vino
cremini mushrooms with red wine, spiced vinegar, olive oil
Cavoletti Cacio e Pepe
shaved Brussels sprouts with pecorino Romano and black pepper
Olive Marinate
warm Italian olives marinated with fennel, orange and herbs
Cipolline al Balsamico
cipollini glazed with brown butter, balsamic vinegar, mustard seed, clove, bayleaf

Tavolozza Salumi

Cured Meats $5 each

Prosciutto di Parma
Speck
Mortadella
'Nduja
Milano

Tavolozza Formaggi

Cheeses $5 each / 3 for $12; Chef's selection meat and cheese board $25

Parmigiano Reggiano Dop
cow, Emilia Romagna
Cacio di Roma
sheep, Lazio
Pecorino Toscano
sheep, Toscana
Gorgonzola Dolce
cow, Lombardia
Paglietta
cow, sheep & goat, Piemonte

Pinsas

Roman flatbread pizzas made with 3 different types of flour, a long fermentation process & a natural starter

Margherita$15.00
tomato polpa, fior di latte, basil, Parmigiano
Valle Aurelia- Tomato Polpa$16.00
mozzarella di Bufala, basil, Parmigiano
Capricciosa$18.00
tomato polpa, fior di latte, artichokes, olives, mushrooms, prosciutto cotto
Funghi$16.00
tomato polpa, fior di latte, basil, mushrooms, Parmigiano
Salsiccia$16.00
tomato polpa, fior di latte, basil, pork sausage, Parmigiano
Funghi e Salsiccia$17.00
tomato polpa, fior di latte, basil, mushrooms, pork sausage, Parmigiano
Furio Camillo$16.00
tomato polpa, fior di latte, smoked provola, spicy soppressata, Calabrian chili, basil
Colosseo$16.00
tomato polpa, fior di latte, caramelised onion, guanciale, pecorino Romano
Re di Roma$16.00
fior di latte, guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino Romano, black pepper
Circo Massimo$15.00
fior di latte, Pecorino Romano "crema", melted leeks, black pepper
Cinque Formaggi$16.00
fior di latte, gorgonzola, fontina, smoked Provola, Parmigiano, basil
Bologna$17.00
fior di latte, besciamella, prosciutto cotto, sliced potatoes, Parmigiano, rosemary
Colli Albani$18.00
Fior di latte, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, prosciutto di Parma, burrata, arugula, Parmigiano

Salads & Other

Insalata della Casa$9.00
young lettuces, shaved fennel, carrots, cherry tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette
Cesarona$11.00
raw young Tuscan kale, shaved Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, pinsa croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano, house Caesar dressing
Insalata "Autunno"$10.00
juilienned carrots, Granny Smith apples, celeriac and radicchio with radishes, almonds, honey-ginger vinaigrette
Barbabietole e Arancie$10.00
roasted red beets, oranges, pistachios, Cerignola olives, goat cheese
Polipo alla Piastra$15.00
cast iron-roasted Mediterranean octopus with fingerling potatoes, red onion, capers, celery, parsley, anchovy and citrus
Supplì al Telefono$9.00
tomato rice croquettes with a molten mozzarella center
Polpette alla Trasteverina$12.00
Roman meatballs poached in tomato sauce, made with beef, pork, prosciutto, ricotta, herbs and spices

Dolci

Ciambelline al Vino$5.00
homemade wine and olive oil biscotti
Tiramisù alla Mandorla$6.00
savoiardi biscotti, espresso and amaretto layered with mascarpone, almonds, cocoa powder
Panna Cotta con Aceto Balsamico$6.00
Italian vanilla custard, authentic cherry wood-aged balsamic vinegar
Torta di Ricotta e Cioccolato$6.00
crispy pastry shell baked with ricotta and dark chocolate, with chocolate sauce, whipped cream

What 10 people are saying

L'Aventino Forno Romano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

10 Reviews

JB
JohnBC
Chicago125 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my second time at L'Aventino and I had a great meal and plan to go back again. The roasted beet salad and the 5-cheese pinsa with added garlic, onions and mushrooms is my favorite.
Is this helpful?
JC
JCool
Chicago27 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 26, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Honestly, just OK. I thought it would be something special but it was meh. Kind of disappointed to be honest.
Is this helpful?
MH
MattH
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great waitress, limited menu though
Is this helpful?
C
Citydweller
Chicago22 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent and appropriately portioned. Quite a small space, very busy yet welcoming. Really enjoyed our first visit!
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago9 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 1, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Slow service
Is this helpful?
MA
MichAve
Chicago38 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 28, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful fresh ingredients! Delicious salads, cauliflower and pizzas!!
Is this helpful?
DT
DanielaT
Chicago7 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 24, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious pizza! The crust is so light, and the staff are very friendly!! Love the place!
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great, warm, attentive service! Scrumptious selections! Love the vibe!
Is this helpful?
AG
AlisonG
Chicago17 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Given that it was a nasty winter weather night, we expected the place to be busy with other locals looking to get out and we were right, it was PACKED. The staff handled it well, creating space wherever possible and all jumping in to run food and drinks. We were a large group of 7, so we ordered many items, the Brussels, mushrooms and croquets were all amazing (we did do a second round of the croquets). The pizzas were also great, we tried 3 combinations along with a unique Cesar salad; given that we had nothing left, I’d say they were all great. The table tried a mix of cocktails, the favorites being the cosmopolitano (blood orange) and the Appia Antica; they have a full bar and beer list as well so everyone is sure to find something. We will definitely return, it’s great for a casual date spot or meeting with friends.
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 27, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best Italian restaurant in the area Met the owner, Adam, and appreciated his experience. Roberto from Milan
1 person found this helpful

FAQs

L'Aventino Forno Romano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 964-5112.

L'Aventino Forno Romano is rated 4.8 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

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

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?

Claim this listing

355 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

Neighborhood
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.laventino.com/
Phone number
(312) 964-5112

L'Aventino Forno Romano

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Antipasti

Cavolfiore al Forno

Funghi al Vino

Cavoletti Cacio e Pepe

Olive Marinate

Cipolline al Balsamico

Tavolozza Salumi

Prosciutto di Parma

Speck

Mortadella

'Nduja

Milano

Tavolozza Formaggi

Parmigiano Reggiano Dop

Cacio di Roma

Pecorino Toscano

Gorgonzola Dolce

Paglietta

Pinsas

Margherita$15.00

Valle Aurelia- Tomato Polpa$16.00

Capricciosa$18.00

Funghi$16.00

Salsiccia$16.00

Funghi e Salsiccia$17.00

Furio Camillo$16.00

Colosseo$16.00

Re di Roma$16.00

Circo Massimo$15.00

Cinque Formaggi$16.00

Bologna$17.00

Colli Albani$18.00

Salads & Other

Insalata della Casa$9.00

Cesarona$11.00

Insalata "Autunno"$10.00

Barbabietole e Arancie$10.00

Polipo alla Piastra$15.00

Supplì al Telefono$9.00

Polpette alla Trasteverina$12.00

Dolci

Ciambelline al Vino$5.00

Tiramisù alla Mandorla$6.00

Panna Cotta con Aceto Balsamico$6.00

Torta di Ricotta e Cioccolato$6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does L'Aventino Forno Romano offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is L'Aventino Forno Romano restaurant rated?

Is L'Aventino Forno Romano currently accepting reservations?

Not available on OpenTable

Additional information