La Storia

4.7

1062 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood 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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Additional information

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
Neighborhood
Gold Coast / Streeterville
Cross street
Division
Parking details
N/A
Public transit
70 Division Bus, 22 Clark Bus, 36 Broadway Bus
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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 Salad$13.00
Roasted assorted beets, frisee, pecans, smoked ricotta, strawberry/honey dressing
Insalata di Spinaci$13.00
Baby spinach, orange wedge, parmesan cheese, capers, crispy chickpeas, and balsamic reduction dressing
Pasta e Fagioli$12.00
Borlotti beans, tomato sauce, broken spaghetti, and rotini pasta on a mirepoix broth
Burrata$18.00
pea coulis, tomato confit, basil oil, crispy Sardinian bread carasau and rosemary
Arancini alla Amatriciana$15.00
Fried rice balls on amatriciana style, fonduta valdostana, truffle paste and roasted hazelnuts
Salumi$18.00
Chef selection of cured meats & cheese, traditional accompaniments
Fritto del Pescatore$19.00
Fried Calamari, shrimp, zucchini, sundried tomato, romesco and tartar sauce
Polpo Arrosto$21.00
Roasted octopus, potato salad, cannellini beans, parsley, celery root, saba dressing
Polpette$17.00
Pork & Veal meatballs, tomato sauce, pistachio crumble, gorgonzola dressing

Pasta e Risotto

Gnocchi Genovese$18.00
Basil pesto, pine nut, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, pecorino cheese
Tagliatelle Verdi alla Bolognese$27.00
Pork & Veal Bolognese sauce, parmesan
Orecchiette Pugliese$27.00
Broccoli, Italian sweet & spicy sausage, rosemary, parmesan cheese
Lasagna alla Bolognese$24.00
Traditional Italian lasagna style
Tagliolini Neri Frutti di Mare$32.00
Black squid ink tagliolini, shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, scallops on a brandy red sauce and bottarga on top
Ravioli al Tuorlo d'Uovo$26.00
Ricotta, spinach, egg yolk on a butter sage sauce
Malloreddus al Cinghiale$28.00
Handmade Sardinian pasta, stew wild boar in a Cannonau red wine sauce, thyme and pecorino
Agnolotti$25.00
Stuffed with goat cheese, asparagus, served with asparagus, rosemary butter sauce and cheese
Risotto al Funghi Porcini$26.00
Carnaroli rice, porcini mushrooms, garlic, white wine sauce, truffle paste, parsley and pecorino sardo cheese
Rigatoni alla Vodka$29.00
Handmade rigatoni with green pea, vodka sauce, shaved parmesan, basil and Calabrian chili pepper

Secondi

Branzino Livornese$41.00
Caponata, livornese sauce
Pesce Dentice Rosso alla Griglia$35.00
Red Snapper, trapanese sauce, fried potato confit, lemon capers sauce
Tonno Rosso alla Sarda$37.00
Grilled ahi tuna, served over fregola sauteed with mussels, Nduja and tomato basil sauce, fried focaccia and zucchini pesto
Spalla di Maiale$31.00
Slow cooked pork shoulder, Italian mashed potatoes, milk honey sauce and roasted almonds
Vitello alla Milanese$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 Erbe$41.00
Half New Zealand rack of lamb, served over hummus, roasted Sardinian artichokes, crispy chickpeas and gremolada
Tagliata di Manzo$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 Steak$24.00
Served over a cauliflower pure, sage, bread crumbs and pecorino cheese on top

Contorni

$14

Rustic Mashed Potatoes
Caponata di Melanzane
Grilled Asparagus
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
Sauteed Brussel Sprouts and Pancetta
Fried Confit Potatoes

What 1,062 people are saying

La Storia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Storia offers a delightful dining experience in Chicago's Gold Coast with "excellent food and service" and a lovely ambiance. The "mural room" adds charm, and the restaurant features a beautiful garden for al fresco dining. Highlights include "amazing service," delicious pasta dishes, and a warm, intimate atmosphere perfect for a romantic night out.

1,062 Reviews

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Alex
Chicago1 review
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Server was nice but the service was poor. Food was good but not good enough for the value. I felt like we were just a turn table. Nothing special.
La StoriaResponded 4 days ago
Dear Alex, Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t feel special, as that is never our intention. We appreciate your kind words about your server and the food, but we’d love to learn more about how we can improve. Please reach out to our manager, Slavisa, through our website or by phone—we’d truly appreciate the opportunity to make things right. Best regards, The La Storia Team
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Nancy VIP
Chicago122 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely neighborhood restaurant. The menu had many items I would've liked.
La StoriaResponded on February 20, 2025
Dear Nancy, Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed our neighborhood atmosphere and found our menu full of tempting choices. We’d love to welcome you back soon so you can try even more of what La Storia Ristorante has to offer! Best regards, The La Storia Team
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Laurie
Chicago10 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 9, 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 on February 10, 2025
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 Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was incredible. Great wine, food, and service.
La StoriaResponded on February 9, 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 VIP
Chicago39 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 16, 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 January 16, 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
Chicago29 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 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 January 3, 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
Chicago7 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 1, 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 January 3, 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
Chicago80 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience with excellent service and ambiance
La StoriaResponded on December 26, 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 Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 23, 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 December 23, 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
Chicago4 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 22, 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 December 23, 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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FAQs

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

La Storia is rated 4.7 stars by 1062 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.

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1154 N Dearborn Ave, Chicago, IL 60610

Additional information

Cross street
Division
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

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La Storia

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About this restaurant

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Vintage Room

Dearborn Room

Entire Upstairs

Main Dining

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Happy Hour

Beet Salad

Spaghetti Carbonara

Gnocchi Genovese

Antipasti

Beet Salad$13.00

Insalata di Spinaci$13.00

Pasta e Fagioli$12.00

Burrata$18.00

Arancini alla Amatriciana$15.00

Salumi$18.00

Fritto del Pescatore$19.00

Polpo Arrosto$21.00

Polpette$17.00

Pasta e Risotto

Gnocchi Genovese$18.00

Tagliatelle Verdi alla Bolognese$27.00

Orecchiette Pugliese$27.00

Lasagna alla Bolognese$24.00

Tagliolini Neri Frutti di Mare$32.00

Ravioli al Tuorlo d'Uovo$26.00

Malloreddus al Cinghiale$28.00

Agnolotti$25.00

Risotto al Funghi Porcini$26.00

Rigatoni alla Vodka$29.00

Secondi

Branzino Livornese$41.00

Pesce Dentice Rosso alla Griglia$35.00

Tonno Rosso alla Sarda$37.00

Spalla di Maiale$31.00

Vitello alla Milanese$39.00

Costolette di Agnello alle Erbe$41.00

Tagliata di Manzo$42.00

Roasted Cauliflower Steak$24.00

Contorni

Rustic Mashed Potatoes

Caponata di Melanzane

Grilled Asparagus

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

Sauteed Brussel Sprouts and Pancetta

Fried Confit Potatoes

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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 reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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