Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio: Italian dining with dedicated gluten-free and vegan menus.
Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio in Chicago's West Loop at 1020 W Madison St offers Italian cuisine in a dark, classy setting. Guests praise its famous burrata e ham and inventive pastas, along with a completely separate gluten-free menu and a vegan option. The dining experience is noted for attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere, ideal for date nights and celebrations.
1020 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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Handmade pasta with seasonal ingredients, including signature dishes like Cacio Whey Pepe.
A separate, comprehensive gluten-free menu for diners with dietary restrictions.
Custom-prepared vegan dishes upon request, ensuring inclusive dining experiences.
Fresh, rotating selections like Winter Citrus Salad and Burrata E Ham.
Indulgent desserts including Butterscotch Budino and Tiramisu.
Ideal for celebrations and events with attentive service in an elegant setting.
Overall rating
Ryan Wantland
Finally made it to Monteverde after trying to get a reservation for well over a year! Love their dinner options and how they have a completely separate gluten free menu - this should be more common at other Chicago restaurants. Killer ambiance at night. Dark and classy without being too pretentious or moody. Almost everything we ate was fantastic although the Burrata E Ham was a little underwhelming. The Winter Citrus Salad was perhaps the best dish of the night! Loved the Cacio Whey Pepe with a meatball on the side! We shared the Butterscotch Budino for dessert and it didn’t disappoint. Service was good but not great. Our server forgot to add a requested item with the Burrata and my drank sat empty for at least 30 minutes. Granted it was a busy Saturday night. Excited to come back (when I can snag another res) to try more of their menu!
Rakesh Varma
Great service and even better food. The vibe was gorgeous. We went here for a date night. We did not reserve ahead of time, but we waited at the bar for 40 min and secured ourselves a spot at 6 Pm. The food was crafted by their own chefs, so it will be unique and adds a touch of exception to most of the items on the menu. We loved their service though we were at the bar, not ignored. The food arrived very quick though the restaurant was a full house. Unique flavors, we were definitely impressed. Here are some pics of our food. We shall definitely come again and try some more items on the menu.
Erica Richter
Wow! What an amazing experience! I came here for a work dinner and they were absolutely wonderful. I am vegan, and the prepared an entire separate menu for me which is SO thoughtful! Everything tasted exquisite, ESPECIALLY the roasted brussels sprouts (which I forgot to take a picture of!) Brett was our server and he was fantastic. All of the waitstaff was so attentive and kind, making the evening that much more enjoyable. I highly recommend Monteverde to anyone looking for a delicious meal and a great atmosphere!
Lisa Ma
Monteverde has my heart 💚 we came to celebrate our anniversary and were greeted with champagne. What a start 😚 We were visiting from out of town and I camped this reservation the month before. Spots go fast so I would really be on it. We started with the famous burrata e ham, which made such fun little sammies. I could bathe in that prosciutto butter. The peach and tomato salad was EXQUISITE, beautiful textures, but I think a summer seasonal. Shrimp scampi was spicier than I expected but I’m a spice wimp, great flavours. The pastas were all pretty good, fave was the corn with truffle that was the Sept anniversary special. By dessert we were bursting, but we still got the tiramisu and do not regret it. Our server (brunette gentleman with great wavy hair) was knowledgeable, passionate about the menu and lots of fun. Wish we lived here so we could go back sooner. But had a meal to remember 🥰😍
Pombeboy
Absolutely gorgeous vibe and very friendly service. Great appetizer and pasta. We had a great time here! The only thing is that we wish the tiramisu is more traditional style (meaning more coffee/cocoa flavor and less sweet). Pasta mista is great, but the tomato sauces it a bit bitter tasting. But overall we liked it!
