Opened on the same day as Chicago's new Italian mega-store, Eataly, One Off Hospitality's newest venture, Nico Osteria has hit the Gold Coast with a bang. Its chef-driven Italian cuisine, sophisticated cocktails, creative desserts, all-star cast, and elegant interior inside the Thompson Hotel has drawn mostly positive reaction. Open for less than two months, here's the early word on Nico Osteria.

The Secret News: According to Tasting Table, "The secret to Nico Osteria is in the bar." Apart from the hustle and bustle of the dining room where, "dropping dishes, fighting to get through the tiny spaces between the tables or screaming to be heard over the roar of the espresso grinder" occurs, the Salone has "quiet and order," and is the "perfect spot for a romantic rendezvous." [Tasting Table]

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Source: http://chicago.eater.com/