La Storia

4.6

1060 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Romantic

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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar, Regional Italian (Sardinia)
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Wed, 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: (786) 257-6335

Location
1154 N Dearborn Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
Area
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Cross Street
Division
Parking details
N/A
Public transit
70 Division Bus, 22 Clark Bus, 36 Broadway Bus
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 16:00 - 18:00
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 SaladUS$13.00
Roasted assorted beets, frisee, pecans, smoked ricotta, strawberry/honey dressing
Insalata di SpinaciUS$13.00
Baby spinach, orange wedge, parmesan cheese, capers, crispy chickpeas, and balsamic reduction dressing
Pasta e FagioliUS$12.00
Borlotti beans, tomato sauce, broken spaghetti, and rotini pasta on a mirepoix broth
BurrataUS$18.00
pea coulis, tomato confit, basil oil, crispy Sardinian bread carasau and rosemary
Arancini alla AmatricianaUS$15.00
Fried rice balls on amatriciana style, fonduta valdostana, truffle paste and roasted hazelnuts
SalumiUS$18.00
Chef selection of cured meats & cheese, traditional accompaniments
Fritto del PescatoreUS$19.00
Fried Calamari, shrimp, zucchini, sundried tomato, romesco and tartar sauce
Polpo ArrostoUS$21.00
Roasted octopus, potato salad, cannellini beans, parsley, celery root, saba dressing
Tartar di Tonno e MozzarellaUS$23.00
Ahi Tuna, mozzarella cream, fennel, raspberry pearls, red radish, black squid ink chips and pistachio crumbs
PolpetteUS$17.00
Pork & Veal meatballs, tomato sauce, pistachio crumble, gorgonzola dressing

Pasta e Risotto

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

Secondi

Branzino LivorneseUS$41.00
Caponata, livornese sauce
Pesce Dentice Rosso alla GrigliaUS$35.00
Red Snapper, trapanese sauce, fried potato confit, lemon capers sauce
Tonno Rosso alla SardaUS$37.00
Grilled ahi tuna, served over fregola sauteed with mussels, Nduja and tomato basil sauce, fried focaccia and zucchini pesto
Spalla di MaialeUS$31.00
Slow cooked pork shoulder, Italian mashed potatoes, milk honey sauce and roasted almonds
Vitello alla MilaneseUS$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 ErbeUS$41.00
Half New Zealand rack of lamb, served over hummus, roasted Sardinian artichokes, crispy chickpeas and gremolada
Tagliata di ManzoUS$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 SteakUS$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 1,060 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Storia offers a charming dining experience with "excellent food and service" and a "great wine selection." Guests appreciate its "quiet and cozy" ambiance, perfect for date nights. Highlights include the "amazing orecchiette pasta" and "delicious tiramisu." Friendly staff and a serene back patio enhance its "authentic Italian" atmosphere.

1,060 Reviews

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Laurie
Chicago
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Went to La Storia for a birthday dinner. Staff was friendly and accommodating, especially our server, Bella. Wonderful ambiance, there is a fireplace in the small cozy bar for a drink before dinner. We were seated on the second floor which has high ceilings, nice lighting and an "old world" feel". Very conversation friendly. Music was playing in the background but unlike most places it was not intrusive. Pasta was excellent and actually cooked al dente. The desserts were a standout, both the chocolate mousse cake and the olive oil cake were really delicious. We lingered over dessert and drinks and were not rushed though it was after their actual closing time. Only 1 issue - the cocktail made with Lillet, lemon juice and prosecco was expensive ($17) just tasted like lemon juice and was premade. However, all in all, a very nice evening!
La StoriaResponded 7 days ago
Dear Laurie, Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear you had a wonderful birthday celebration at La Storia Ristorante. Bella and the team will be thrilled to hear your kind words. We’re glad you enjoyed the ambiance, pasta, and desserts, and we appreciate your feedback on the cocktail—we’ll certainly take it into consideration. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable evening soon! Best regards, The La Storia Team
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Nicholas
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was incredible. Great wine, food, and service.
La StoriaResponded on 9 February 2025
Dear Nicholas, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the wine, food, and service at La Storia Ristorante. We look forward to welcoming you back for another incredible experience soon! Best regards, The La Storia Team
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Robert
Chicago
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on 16 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a terrific evening. Drinks by the fireplace for startes and then a lovely meal in the dining room. Food and service were excellent! A perfect night,
La StoriaResponded on 16 January 2025
Dear Robert, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your evening at La Storia Ristorante was perfect, from drinks by the fireplace to your meal in the dining room. It’s fantastic to know you enjoyed the food and service. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Best regards, The La Storia Team
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Tom
VIP
Chicago
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The orecchiette pasta was amazing. Service was awesome, great wine selection, and the Tiramisu for dessert hit the spot. Great place for a date night.
La StoriaResponded on 3 January 2025
Dear Tom, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the orecchiette pasta, tiramisu, and our great wine selection. It’s wonderful to hear that the service and ambiance made your date night special. We look forward to welcoming you back to La Storia Ristorante for another memorable evening! Best regards, The La Storia Team
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Madie
VIP
Chicago
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was good, service was ok- they were very busy. Portion sizing is inconsistent.
La StoriaResponded on 3 January 2025
Dear Madie, Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food but sorry that the service and portion sizing didn’t meet expectations. We appreciate your understanding during a busy time and would love the chance to make your next visit even better. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly if there’s anything we can do to improve your experience. Best regards, The La Storia Team
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Paul
VIP
Chicago
79 reviews
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience with excellent service and ambiance
La StoriaResponded on 26 December 2024
Dear Paul, Thank you for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the excellent service and ambiance at La Storia Ristorante. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable visit. Best regards, The La Storia Team
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Vincent
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best dining experiences of my life! It's a must if you're in chicago, the food, atmosphere, and history are all perfect! Host Mike and our waiter Ivo were great, and gave us great meal suggestions. Dont miss this spot!
La StoriaResponded on 23 December 2024
Dear Vincent, Thank you for such a fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that your dining experience at La Storia was one of the best of your life. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and history, and we’re so glad Mike and Ivo made your visit even more special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon—thank you for recommending us! Best regards, The La Storia Team
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Laurent
Chicago
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was below standard this time around. Pricey. Service was good however busser keeps clearing the table despite that we did not finish our meal. Overall disappointed.
La StoriaResponded on 23 December 2024
Dear Laurent, Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that your dining experience didn’t meet expectations this time, particularly with the food and the timing of table clearing. We’re glad the service was good, but we’d appreciate the opportunity to make things right. Please reach out to our manager, Slavisa, through our website or by phone so we can discuss your visit further. Best regards, The La Storia Team
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ellen
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner. Food was excellent and so was the service
La StoriaResponded on 22 December 2024
Dear Ellen, Thank you for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed an excellent dinner and great service at La Storia Ristorante. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience soon! Best regards, The La Storia Team
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Brian
VIP
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. Loved this place for years. Last night they gave us a tour of the upstairs room that hasn’t been touched since 1860s. Great service!
La StoriaResponded on 19 December 2024
Dear Brian, Thank you for your glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear you’ve enjoyed La Storia for years and that your recent experience, including the tour of our historic upstairs room, was memorable. It’s always a pleasure to provide great service and share a bit of history. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The La Storia Team
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FAQs

La Storia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 915-5950.

La Storia is rated 4.6 stars by 1060 OpenTable diners.

La Storia does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1154 N Dearborn Ave, Chicago, IL 60610

Additional information

Cross Street
Division
Area
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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: (786) 257-6335

Gift card

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La Storia

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

Happy Hour

Beet Salad

Spaghetti Carbonara

Gnocchi Genovese

Antipasti

Beet SaladUS$13.00

Insalata di SpinaciUS$13.00

Pasta e FagioliUS$12.00

BurrataUS$18.00

Arancini alla AmatricianaUS$15.00

SalumiUS$18.00

Fritto del PescatoreUS$19.00

Polpo ArrostoUS$21.00

Tartar di Tonno e MozzarellaUS$23.00

PolpetteUS$17.00

Pasta e Risotto

Gnocchi GenoveseUS$18.00

Tagliatelle Verdi alla BologneseUS$27.00

Orecchiette PuglieseUS$27.00

Lasagna alla BologneseUS$24.00

Tagliolini Neri Frutti di MareUS$32.00

Ravioli al Tuorlo d'UovoUS$26.00

Malloreddus al CinghialeUS$28.00

AgnolottiUS$25.00

Risotto al Funghi PorciniUS$26.00

Secondi

Branzino LivorneseUS$41.00

Pesce Dentice Rosso alla GrigliaUS$35.00

Tonno Rosso alla SardaUS$37.00

Spalla di MaialeUS$31.00

Vitello alla MilaneseUS$39.00

Costolette di Agnello alle ErbeUS$41.00

Tagliata di ManzoUS$42.00

Roasted Cauliflower SteakUS$24.00

Contorni

Rustic Mashed Potatoes

Caponata di Melanzane

Grilled Asparagus

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

Sauteed Brussel Sprouts and Pancetta

Fried Confit Potatoes

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does La Storia offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is La Storia restaurant rated?

Does La Storia offer gift cards?

Is La Storia currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card