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Osteria Via Stato

620 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654-3853 (Near North Side)

312-642-8450

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Ranked #65 of 7,336 restaurants in Chicago

197 Reviews

Price range: CAD32 - CAD41

Cuisines: Italian

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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients

Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours

Dining style: Casual Elegant

Neighbourhood: Near North Side

Cross street: Ontario

Transit: CTA bus stop at Ontario & State, Grand - Red Line, River North

Description: (OH-STEH-REE-YAH) A casual Italian tavern where people gather to enjoy antipasti with wine, a plate of pasta or an Italian feast, all served with the warmth and hospitality of family. Osteria Via Stato, a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant follows this definition and the Italian tradition of seasonally prepared dishes featuring local ingredients and artisanal producers paired with an all Italian wine list. Osteria Via Stato opens daily at five. Pizzeria Via Stato located adjacent to Osteria Via Stato is a cozy, Roman-style pizzeria that continues to highlight Executive Chef Digregorio’s passion for market-fresh ingredients. The tavern pizzas have crispy, thin crust with both artisanal and classic toppings. The tavern also features 300 Italian wines, local bottles and draft beers as well as an extensive selection of small plates. Pizzeria Via Stato offers both lunch and dinner

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StorytellerBill

Vancouver, Canada

Senior Contributor

24 reviews

8 restaurant reviews

Reviews in 15 cities

15 helpful votes

“Incredible Food. Incredible Service”

Reviewed 7 May 2013

What this restaurant lacks in decor, it more than makes up for in cuisine. The food was fantastic, as was the service. If you like spice, I strongly recommend ordering the Rhode Island Calamari (versus the regular friend calamari). It was fantastic!. The interior design of the restaurant is a little strange and borderline campy, but it didn't detract too... More

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Reliabill

Champaign

Senior Contributor

31 reviews

23 restaurant reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

5 helpful votes

“The Prix Fixe Menu was Fabulous”

Reviewed 5 May 2013

Located just a block off Michigan Avenue's Magnificent Mile and a short walk from major hotels, this restaurant made an evening's dining a real treat. We had the prix fixe and were glad we did. Every item was delicious, and if we wanted more of any of them (except the entree), all we had to do was ask. I had... More

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GabzGabz

Maur, Switzerland

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11 reviews

7 restaurant reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

1 helpful vote

“Nice salad - heavy dessert”

Reviewed 3 May 2013

The salad was much richer than I expected it to be after having read the discription on the menu. Actually it was looking for such a salad and was very happy about it. So happy that I went for a Dessert (salted caramel cream) which turned out to be pretty heavy and not very nicely decorated. I did enjoy my... More

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michael b

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

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23 reviews

17 restaurant reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

8 helpful votes

“Excellent Italian”

Reviewed 21 April 2013

A incredibly friendly staff led us to the dining room where I had one of the best chicken dishes ever. A caramel cheese cake for desert was the best ever.

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susanwhite

san antonio

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34 reviews

19 restaurant reviews

Reviews in 12 cities

27 helpful votes

“Good Italian restaurant”

Reviewed 20 April 2013

Good, but not great Italian restaurant. Limited menu, with little in the way of interesting entrees or side dishes. No veal, and little seafood. If you want a good pizza, very good salad, or pasta in a comfortable setting, this would be a good choice. Next to Embassy Suites Hotel.

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webdes03

Cary, North Carolina

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39 reviews

18 restaurant reviews

Reviews in 13 cities

7 helpful votes

“Delicious Food, Friendly Staff”

Reviewed 17 April 2013

We had dinner here during a weekend trip to Chicago. The food was delicious (the bread was amazing), our server was friendly and very knowledgeable on the food, ingredients, and how everything was prepared. Portions were larger than we expected, especially considering the low price. Food was delicious and a great value. We'd absolutely return.

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Pablo G

Evanston, Illinois

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28 reviews

21 restaurant reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

“Great pizza”

Reviewed 13 April 2013

Great location in downtown Chicago, and the ambiance is quite nice. Pizzas are quite tasty, and service is good as well.

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goodtravelers4

chicago, illinois

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3 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“Exceptional Meal and Experience”

Reviewed 3 April 2013

Our family of four went to Osteria Via Stato for a birthday dinner. Every aspect of our experience was outstanding. Our server Nathan was great, explaining the menu items and how everything was prepared, describing various ingredients, their origins, etc., and just generally enhancing our dining experience with his friendliness, sense of humor and attentiveness. The food itself -- antipasti,... More

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Patricia S

Fayetteville, Arkansas

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7 reviews

6 restaurant reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

2 helpful votes

“Amazing”

Reviewed 26 March 2013

If you are hungry and want an Italian dinner this is the one for you. Lots of food and lovely wine. There is a great ambiance and has outside seating.

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Patricia, Thank you for dining with us and I am glad you had an amazing time! Sounds like you enjoyed everything from food to wine to ambiance. I am so happy we were able to provide this experience for you. Thank you again and please come back to visit us! Katie Singer Manager, Osteria Via Stato ksinger@leye.com More

TravelPansy

Saint Louis, Missouri

Top Contributor

60 reviews

33 restaurant reviews

Reviews in 24 cities

24 helpful votes

“Excellent as always”

Reviewed 24 March 2013

I always ask for Bill's station. He knows what the kitchen can do and will guide you through a magnificent dinner. We had trout! Superb!

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TravelPansy has 2 more reviews of Osteria Via Stato

“Great food--need a greater tummy!”

Reviewed 28 February 2012
“Impeccable service and great for the taste buds”

Reviewed 12 October 2012

Thank you for your regular visits and a delightful response! Bill is a great server and I am happy to hear that you connect with him well. We are definitely looking forward to your next visit!! Katie Singer Manager, Osteria Via Stato ksinger@leye.com More