Formento's · Chicago
Upscale 1950s red-sauce Italian-American in the West Loop
Why we recommend Formento's in Chicago
Formento's is our pick when you want proper Italian-American red sauce done at a high level in the West Loop. Executive Chef Todd Stein and the B. Hospitality Co. team take nonna-style classics and elevate them with a serious kitchen and an even more serious wine and reserve-spirits program.
What to expect in the room and on the menu
The room is an upscale take on a 1950s red-sauce house - big leather booths, white tablecloths, the kind of setting that begs for a long dinner. Come hungry: the Canestri with Sunday Gravy, the Half Chicken Parmesan, the Veal Tomahawk with marsala, and a bowl of Italian Wedding Soup all deliver the comfort you want without cutting corners. The wine and spirits list rewards anyone who wants to linger.
When to go and ho
Address: 925 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, Chicago
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Hours of operation
- Monday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Thursday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Friday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Saturday: 17:00 – 22:00
- Sunday: 17:00 – 22:00
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