Best Italian Restaurant and Bar in Chicago

Matt Ford

Tonight We had a Great selection of 4 course menu for restaurant week this evening at Nora for $60, Chef Daniele selection of food is well done The menu originally from Sardinia, perfectly combines authentic Italian flavors with Sardinian touches. simply amazing — and I would say from appetizers to pasta and main ... course all dishes were cooked to perfection, and we very much appreciate the hospitality and greeting from manager Nikolas as well 😇🙏 So over all Great atmosphere and excellent service. Definitely deserves 5 stars!, will be back again soon Read More

Mimmo Rot

As an Italian living in the U.S., I can say this place is truly special. The food is outstanding, made with top-quality ingredients, many imported directly from Italy. Chef Daniele, originally from Sardinia, perfectly combines authentic Italian flavors with Sardinian touches. The octopus was tender inside and crispy ... outside — simply amazing — and the suckling pig was cooked to perfection, soft and full of flavor. Great atmosphere and excellent service. Definitely deserves 5 stars! Read More

Ian

Loved the octopus as an appetizer to share (too much for one person)! The bread with olive paste was amazing. The waiters were very friendly and caring.

David Jags

Everything tasted fantastic and was presented beautifully. Staff was very attentive friendly and on spot. I wil definitely be back here to explore the menu. Had oysters and Caesar salad Out door seating was perfect for people watching but private enough to eat in peace safely

adriana carvalho

Amazing experience! The octopus appetizer was perfectly cooked, and the mushroom risotto with a glass of white wine was outstanding. Great service, excellent food, and very fair prices. Highly recommended in Chicago!

Anne Chiao

Nora is an absolute gem! Every dish was bursting with flavor - Italian with a delightful Mediterranean twist. We started with the calamari, hummus, burrata, and charcuterie board, all perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. The goat cheese salad and Caesar salad were both mouth watering. The branzino was fresh, ... flavorful, and flaky, the short rib agnolotti rich and comforting, and the chicken dish was incredible. And don’t even get me started on dessert! The baklava with pistachio ice gelato, cannoli, and tiramisu were all heavenly. Every bite was perfection. Best to come with a group and get family style so you can try a bit of everything. Don’t miss out on this spot it’s a true culinary treasure! I was so busy enjoying I only got a picture of the dessert spread, but I will sure be back! Read More

Lashana Cato

Beautiful restaurant kind staff that are very attentive the food was great. We stumbled in this restaurant under dressed and was welcomed seated bass was delicious.

Alex & Angela Cutillo

We had an amazing lunch on Sunday around 2:00. The inside of the restaurant is really cute. Service was smooth and the food was amazing. As an Italian I will say their pasta dishes were really high value and well cooked. Portions are also pretty big. We loved everything we ate, cannot recommend this place enough!