Cuisines and Dishes at Terragusto Italian Cafe:
- Italian
Terragusto Italian Cafe - CLOSED
1851 W Addison St,
Chicago
IL
60613
(773) 248-2777
Ratings and Reviews for Terragusto Italian Cafe
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Feb 15 2012
Tricia S. via Yelp
Expensive, but very delicious. Great option of fish and meat options for the vegetarians or fish only eaters in your life. There was a variety of flavors...read more
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Nov 21 2011
Brett K. via Yelp
I'd like to know where Lauren is cooking now. I'd follow her to any restaurant. Still quite sad to see this restaurant gone.read more
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Nov 21 2011
Sarah G. via Yelp
Quite possibly the best Italian food I've ever had outside of Italy. Seriously. The staff was awesome, the ambiance is classy without being stuffy or...read more
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Apr 01 2009
anjolif via Citysearch
A group of 8 of us went here on a Wednesday night. Given that we were 8 people, we had no choice but to go with the Chef's choice...read more
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Dec 18 2008
lpfoodie via Citysearch
There are so many reasons to love this place. I wish it wasn't always booked...note you'll want to make reservations about two we...read more
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Mar 02 2008
shruza via Citysearch
My husband and I walk by this place all the time since it's a block from out house. I was always intrigued -- it's off the beaten ...read more
From Citysearch
The Scene
A deli case showcasing cheeses, vinegars and other gourmet goods stands near the entrance of this no-frills Roscoe Village trattoria, where talk is focused largely on the rustic Italian cuisine. Passersby catch glimpses of workers kneading pasta atop a wooden block via windows on the Addison Street side, but those dining in have few visual distractions but the animated, eclectic crowd and modern light sconces. Wooden tables of various sizes dot the one-room space.
The Food
Seasonal, organic ingredients are fingerprints of Chef Theo Gilbert (Spiaggia and Trattoria No. 10). Salads like refreshing strawberry and spinach leaves with goat cheese accented by a balsamic reduction make way for buttery pastas like tagliatelle alla bolognese, a creamy marriage of minced beef, pork, veal and lamb. Plump, garlicky diver scallops mingle with mixed mushrooms and parmigiano cheese over wheat tagliatelle. Traditional carrot cake gets a smooth, thick coat of creme cheese frosting.
