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    A ceiling mural of blue sky and clouds floats over white-tableclothed dining rooms spread across two floors, one block off the Magnificent Mile. This is a classic Italian-American restaurant, the kind where portions arrive larger than any reasonable person expected and the housemade pasta makes that very easy to forgive. Roasted chicken Vesuvio with red potatoes and white wine sauce is the move for the old-school contingent. Relaxed, prompt, and reliably generous.

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    • House made pasta

      “The house made pasta is incredible!”

      AAA
    • Roasted chicken Vesuvio

      “Roasted chicken Vesuvio, served with red potatoes, peas and a white wine sauce, is recommended.”

      AAA
    • Orecchiette sausage and broccolini

      “The orecchiette sausage and broccolini dish features a delicious garlic and olive oil dressing, which was memorable.”

      AAA

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    Address
    720 N. Rush St., Chicago, IL · Chicago
    Hours

    Closed now, opens 11 AM

    • Monday 11 AM to 9:15 PM
    • Tuesday 11 AM to 9:15 PM
    • Wednesday Today 11 AM to 9:15 PM
    • Thursday 11 AM to 9:15 PM
    • Friday 11 AM to 10:15 PM
    • Saturday 10 AM to 10:15 PM
    • Sunday 10 AM to 9:15 PM
    Phone
    (312) 266-6444

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