A nice little restaurant tucked into an unobtrusive corner of the North Side. This place features a constantly changing menu of internationally inspired dishes with seasonal ingredients. For instance, i had a house made stuffed pasta from the Abruzzi region where the dough had ramps in it, since they are available now. Others in our party had leg of lamb, or Moroccan Cioppino, or a chicken pot pie. So, while the menu is short, it is quite varied.
If you have a party of four or more, make reservations as the place is small. It can hold maybe twenty people. They make everything themselves so things may take a little more time.
There is no liquor license. It's BYOB. A $5 corkage fee per bottle for wine is very reasonable.
Update January 2023: seems like this place is sadly closed :(
I love this restaurant. Food is unbelievably good and people who work here are fantastic! I've tried diffrent things on the menu and everythig was delicious. My favorites are Ziti, salmon and their cesar salad.
Ethnic. Northern and eastern European. Good food! BYOB. Would come here again. The Cesar salad was great. Yummy cheese plate. The Scandinavian chicken pot pie was interesting. Pear cake for dessert. Would recommend my colleagues to try this friendly neighborhood restaurant.
We just had the most incredible Valentine's Day dinner at Lola Bistro. The galette starter was delicious. The beef stroganoff was comfort food at it's finest. I equally loved the chocolate tarte as dessert. All at a most reasonable price. This hidden gem in our back yard is a treat not to be missed.
Oh wow! We just had the best meal! Coho salmon with risotto, beef stroganoff, cheese galette and Russian style pierogis... And the chocolate tarte for dessert was so much more than you can imagine. Top it off with personalized service from Yolanda, the owner and chef. This is the type of place that you'll go back again and again. Just perfect!
Perfect place for a small group or couple dining. Impecible service, quality, and cooked cuisine. We went to Lola for New Year's Eve with a group of 10 and albeit a small space, everything was beyond wonderful. Secret hidden gem in the North side and the complimentary prosecco was a lovely touch!
This is one of the best restaurant experiences in the city, and is mostly off the radar. Stop at El Refucilo on Western Ave. for a flight tasting, and then buy a couple of bottles to take on a 2 minute walk to Lola's for delicious, inspired food in an intimate atmosphere.
Amazing food I was pleasantly surprised. Every dish on a menu is unique.
how pleased you would be with offer of warm plum pie just baked.
Fantastic spread of global tastes in a small setting. Great prices for the authentic quality. BYOB to boot. Will recommend for casual and intimate dinners alike.
Service was so personable; ambiance delightful and food out-of-this-world fabulous. The pot-pie WS amazing: not traditional at all but so melt-in-your-mouth tasty
A wonderful escape during the COVID craziness.
Although the menu is reduced, the love and attention the owner puts into each dish is clear!
Antoinette “Nettie” Palmieri
+5
I love this place - the food is fantastic, the people are wonderful. Besides dinner, they did a lovely new years eve meal!
The food here is always delicious and varied. The dumplings and honey cake are a must try!
This place is amazing, the owner cooks and serves and the food is amazing I will suggest to everyone I know as well as take friends!
Great neighborhood restaurant. Eclectic menu. Talented hardworking chef Elena.
I had the ramp pasta and it was great!! I'm such a big fan of ramps and would love to eat those pickled ramps again!!!!
Delicious food, great atmosphere and service. A hidden gem!
Fantastic spot on the North Side. Intimate date spot that is fairly priced and delicious.
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