Pelago Ristorante

10/10 from experience to food. This small Italian restaurant is perfect for a Chicago winter evening. Make sure to order the pasta starter which gives you a taste of about 5 different pastas. It’s fun to do with a group or partner and compare which one everyone likes the most. It’s a great idea, so you can try more than 1 pasta and not feel grossly full. Pelago is quiet, small, and classy. I love it! P.S. their starter bread and butter is addicting (see image).

My favorite restaurant in Chicago! It is a hidden gem. We have been coming here for the past few years for a lot of special events such as birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Everytime we come here it’s truly a memorable night. The staff is so great. The restaurant is very clean and beautiful. The food is out of this world. We love Pelago for its 5-star service every single time we go here. Highly recommend!!

We enjoyed a nice dinner at Pelago. Overall the food was a 3.5-4 out of 5. We had a few dishes: the burrata (which was our favourite), the fettuccine with truffles (when I had this dish last time here about a year ago it was much better. This time it felt like the pasta was just slightly overcooked and not as good as previous), the pompano fish (it was good) and the lamb special (this was okay). Service is always great here though and the ambiance is nice. Not sure if I would come back again though

We're surprised to see some negative reviews here: I think most were towards the wait staff and the pricing. For us, the wait staff were very pleasant (the female hostesses were not the nicest, however our actual waiter was great). The best pasta dish by far was the truffle fettucine which is not on the menu; it is amazing. Regarding the pricing: this is always subjective. For three of us dining the bill came to $977 before tip so there you go. That's the benchmark and you can decide if you want to dine here. We chose some great wines so most likely the bill could be smaller for most people dining here with three guests

My wife and I absolutely love the food AND the staff at Pelago. The restaurant is very intimate, cozy, and comfortable and the food is fantastic. I love fish and the preparations are delightful. My wife prefers meat and is never disappointed. We highly recommend Pelago, a gem in the heart of Chicago.