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Pane Caldo

4.3 (91)
$30 and under
Italian
111 E Chestnut, Chicago, IL 60611

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
Fine, Italian dining in the heart of downtown Chicago with an Italian wine list.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Monday to Thursday, Daily: 11:30am - 10:00pm Friday: 11:30am-11:00pm Saturday: 10:30am-11:00pm Sunday: 10:30am- 9:30pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Streeterville
  • Cross street
    Michigan
  • Parking details
    $9 Parking at 108 E. Pearson while dining at Pane Caldo Osteria. (Between floors 6B and 8). Remember to have your server validate the parking ticket.
  • Public transit
    Chicago Red Line
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 91 people are saying

Pane Caldo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

91 Reviews
  1. Liza VIP

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 23, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This was a truly bizarre experience. I had walked by this restaurant many times but had never eaten there. When I arrived there for my reservation there was no Pane Caldo signage anywhere. I thought to myself... am I in the right place... am I losing my mind? When my friend who is from Chicago arrived, he wondered too if they had closed and went in to inquire. The woman behind the bar described it as sort of a rebranding and that they were changing there name. It was unclear as to whether there had been an ownership change. Apparently this had all happened in the 5 days since I made the reservation... fishy. Our waiter was not unfriendly but was beyond strange. He seemed very invested in what we ate for dinner and pushed us very hard in one direction or another. He was there and wouldn't leave in some instances and couldn't be found in others. The food was surprisingly good I will say.

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  2. Profstevan

    Chicago / Illinois39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is just a beautiful, elegant restaurant. The food is exceptional. One of the best high end Italian restaurants in the city at an excellent price point for this level of luxury. You feel like you are in that small favorite restaurant you found on that last trip to Rome or the one you wish you had taken.

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  3. pmksis VIP

    Indiana14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 18, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Waiter was terrible. He didn't write anything down consequently there were errors. We were celebrating a special occasion and our cocktails came out at different times and one took 30 minutes to get to our table. Halfway through our dinner we were told that the waiter was sent home. Tip amounts on receipt were based on after-tax amount and the recommendation was 20%, 25% and 30%. The only thing that was good about our night was that the food was good. Also a very friendly host who actually went across the street to get mint for the 30 minute Mojito.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best Italian food we've ever had. Nice, quiet atmosphere

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  5. SusanCT VIP

    Chicago / Illinois16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 9, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very slow. Even though the restaurant was about 1/4 full

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  6. Rizelle VIP

    Chicago / Illinois34 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Dined here for Valentine's Day. It is a quieter place, nice ambiance. Service was disappointing and very slow. It wasn't very busy on Valentine's Day, but I feel like the server was not as attentive to our table as to other tables... Waited very long to order food and drinks. Other than that, the wine was great. They have a great selection of wine. The food was not mind-blowing, but enjoyable!

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  7. HollyJ

    Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had dinner before a play at nearby Water Tower. The food was excellent -- especially the appetizers. Best Cosmopolitan that I've had for a long time. We had lobster ravioli and duck with cherry sauce. Lovely, quiet, modern atmosphere. Food came quickly. The server was a distant and a little arrogant, but all other staff we encountered were friendly.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 5, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    George did an excellent job at giving us an outstanding experience. The tasting menu was incredible and we would recommend at any time!

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  9. JamesB VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 5, 2017

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    A lackluster and expensive experience. Very different from prior restaurant of the same name. Duck was overcooked and dry. Other dishes were mediocre. Service was lackluster and inconsistent. All three diners had the same opinion. Will not return there any time soon.

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  10. KCKC

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 3, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had wanted to try this little Italian gem in Watertower area for awhile. Restaurant week & a visiting friend provided the impetus. Light, elegant Italian fare with more than a hint of Italia vs the over sauced, oversized American Italian that is too common. Chose a fabulous fresh pasta w rabbit Ragu that did not disappoint. The chocolate dessert, various chocolate mousse selections in a dark chocolate cup w marvelous cream was a surprisingly tasty finale

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Pane Caldo is rated 4.3 stars by 91 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. Streeterville

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Google Map for Pane Caldo

111 E Chestnut, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Michigan
  • Neighborhood
    Streeterville
  • Hours of operation
    Monday to Thursday, Daily: 11:30am - 10:00pm Friday: 11:30am-11:00pm Saturday: 10:30am-11:00pm Sunday: 10:30am- 9:30pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    $9 Parking at 108 E. Pearson while dining at Pane Caldo Osteria. (Between floors 6B and 8). Remember to have your server validate the parking ticket.
  • Public transit
    Chicago Red Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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