Have eaten there several time and the food was always excellent. Had the special last night. Pork Chops Saltimbocca. My only complaint is the overpriced wine. Paid $38 for a bottle of wine I found at Binny’s today for $9.99.
Michelle Jurisevic Roppolo
+5
Great restaurant, great service our waiter Guy was excellent and the food was delicious!!! Their vodka sauce was to die for.....Overall a 10!!!!!
The food is awesome with some really good appetizers, and we love the staff. An interesting wine list with a couple of very good reds! A great location and we will definitely recommend it to everyone we know!
Awesome place. The bread and marinara sauce is wonderful and the sausage stuffed banana peppers are to die for!!! It was very busy, just after the boat show but service was great and the food was delicious.
Outstanding!! Took less than an hour to get here. The food is fantastic. Great atmosphere, great music and outdoor seating.
Everything was excellent from the bartender to the waitresses and don't forget the guys in the kitchen that put out the great food
Thank you for great service
Love this place! Everything I've tried has been great! My favorite is the grilled calamari!
Celebrated my nephews rehearsal dinner last night.... food was great and our server was so attentive!!!!!!!!
Rigatoni ala vodka, chicken parm, eggplant rottolo, and the stuffed shells. Eat all of those things.
loved it, my first time there, will absolutely go back, great place and great food!
Fantastic service! Fantastic food! Fantastic atmosphere! Even the wine was excellent. Two thumbs up all the way ��
Excellent food and great customer service. I recommend this restaurant highly!
Just returning from ten years in Houston and happy to see Cafe Bionda made it through the pandemic. 🎊 My friend and I would eat there often and decided to visit yesterday. Food did not disappoint! My first grilled calamari was here ages ago and even though the recipe changed, the tenderness is the same. Burger was amazing. Wasn’t medium as ordered but the quality of meat made it taste like it was! Incredible. Can’t go wrong with homemade Tiramisu and what’s a Friday afternoon dining al fresco without a cocktail. Try the espresso martini. 7 Cellars with meal. Highly recommend.
Delicious authentic Italian spot in the south loop! Our ravioli was made in house and so good. The drinks were great and the private small dining area was so cute, located behind a wine rack. Love the idea! Overall great experience. Oh and the dessert?!!! Every single one was fantastic but you must get the tiramisu for sure
Came here for date night and my date was hesitant since he hadn’t been here in a few years. He knew they had changed management and a few things on the menu. His biggest worry was whether it would still be as amazing as it was before. Andrey (the manager) touched our table and was extremely kind, hospitable, and accommodating. He assured my date that they would be able to put together the meal he desired. They exceeded our expectations! The food was excellent! The support staff were also amazing! The ambiance was nice on this Saturday night and it felt very intimate although we sat near the bar. We will certainly be back. I highly highly recommend!
Great service. Delicious food. Do NOT pass on the pasta with vodka sauce.
Great for dates or events.
Highly recommend.
My fiance and I love this place!! We invited my family to celebrate my son's birthday here recently. The staff is always great. They're very attentive and pleasant to have a conversation with. My BIL enjoyed the food and promised to return.
Delicious dishes. See pictures!
Parking is free in the back lot. There's a back entrance as well. Very convenient. Otherwise, there is metered street parking too.
Their cozy atmosphere and top-notch service create the perfect ambiance for a memorable dining experience. Don't miss out on this local favorite!
Things I had at Cafe Bionda:
1. Bionda Salad
2. Rigatoni alla Vodka
3. Specialty cocktails, including Strawberry Jasmine
As a regular, I came in for dinner during the opening bears game with some friends.
The location was busier than normal but still enjoyed my time. The game kept me occupied while I waited for our apps and clearly noticed how busy our server was. The hard work did not go unnoticed. Our server kept us updated and the manager was touching tables which was so appreciated.
Our food was still top notch and worth the wait. Love you guys!
Great food...
The Chef is a Rock star...
Great food
Lovely neighborhood spot where the portions are large, the service is friendly and everyone seems to know everyone!
This place is awesome! It's the best food that I've eaten in South Loop ... and just in a while, to be honest. I heard that they had a new grilled octopus item on the menu. Apparently, it wasn't actually on the menu, yet. But, they served it up anyway and it was spectacular. The chef walked out before we left to hear the same feedback that I am leaving here. You gotta try it. We will be back for more - drinks and octopus at a high-top, near the bar, next time. Lots of seating choices, here. Need to explore...
Fantastic find! If you are looking for a Italian Restaurant and in South Loop- Cafe Bionda is a fantastic find! The staff was wonderful and their Happy Hour food delicious!
✨Calamari was fried to perfection - crunchy and not oily at all. You can’t go wrong with it!
🍕 Bionda Pizza Margherita was one delicious! Perfect amount of cheese and sauce!! LOVED IT!
🥮 Tiramisu - this was my top #1 item! So creamy and flavorful!!
🍸The drinks were great but my absolute favorite was Limoncello Martini!
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Cafe Bionda Italian Restaurant on a busy Sunday afternoon during a Bears game, and I must say, the experience exceeded all expectations. If you're in search of an authentic Italian dining experience that can handle a full house, this is the place to be.
Upon arriving at Cafe Bionda, I was initially concerned about the crowd, as the restaurant was packed with eager football fans. However, any worries quickly dissipated as I witnessed the impeccable organization and dedication of the staff. Despite the chaos of game day, they managed to provide top-notch service with a smile.
The ambiance at Cafe Bionda is charming and cozy, with warm lighting and traditional Italian decor that instantly transports you to Italy. It's the perfect setting for a relaxed yet vibrant meal. The atmosphere was buzzing with energy, and it was evident that everyone was having a great time I highly recommend this place.
Warm Welcome by the bar's staff. Fast service. My grilled Octopus was just perfect however the margarita pizza was a little salty... tasted good but little salty for me.
Great recently reopened Italian restaurant hiding near the convention center! We were a bit late for dinner but the staff were really accommodating and gave us food without rushing us out of the restaurant, and the portions were huge! Classic Italian cuisine and refreshing beverages with a nice bar for those looking to enjoy some sports while eating a great meal! Highly recommended!
Fantastic find!! Perfect ambiance, stellar service and the absolute best calamari and tiramisu we have ever had. Dianna and Angela were beyond perfect too. I ate salads in between the decadence but everyone loved the dishes they ordered. See you next time I am up from Florida!!
12/15/22 The beef short rib ravioli was good , it had something like gravy on top so it was more umami flavor then a red pasta ravioli
The biaonda salad was delicious, perfect really. The New York strip was just okay I had better steak. The grilled calamari was soft and tender, decent I would order the mushrooms over this. The extra dirty martini was really strong i hardly tasted the olive juice 11/2021 Everything was more than delicious! I was very happy with the service and atmosphere too. Definitely worth a visit!
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