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Bar Toma

(Now Closed)

Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria, and Bar$$$$

Streeterville, Chicago

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Bar Toma

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EaterMarch 20, 2014
These thin crust, wood-fired pizzas include the Merguez with lamb sausage; Dottore with prosciutto and arugula; and Penso Positivo with pancetta and fingerling potatoes. Read more
Redeye ChicagoAugust 3, 2014
Eat and drink like the Italians do. That could mean espresso and biscotti at the stand-up coffee counter, a traditional spritz cocktail at the bar or a prosciutto- topped pie at the pizza oven. Read more
Dmitriy SandlerOctober 3, 2014
This place is great, keep coming back. Wood fired oven pizzas are excellent. If you like cheese plates, you'll love their offerings. And if you try nothing else, get the hazelnut gelato. AMAZING!
Chicago TribuneApril 2, 2015
Eat this: Meatball Tony Calzony. Dotted with meatballs so succulent they practically melt in your mouth, it's hard not to think of this over-the-top creation as the ultimate version of a meatball sub. Read more
Brianna SavianoMarch 10, 2015
Pretty authentic overall compared to my study abroad in Italy. Love the Montepulciano wine (I stayed there and have missed it ever since) but wish they kept some of the menu items they switched out.
Jackie MannSeptember 2, 2015
The monkey bread app and smores pizza desert were super good. I just wish they'd had the big sliding doors open when we went. Really great food!
Dalton SpearAugust 9, 2013
My new favorite Chicago place for a drink, huge bar, never crowded for 3-4pm coffee, so cheap, room to tip the awesome guy at the espresso bar 👍
Time Out ChicagoFebruary 17, 2012
Our ideal meal would start with polpettes (plump shrimp meatballs in spicy tomato sauce), move on to a pizza (like the goat cheese, hazelnuts, leeks and roasted dates) and end with a cannoli. Read more
Natalie Cotto CastroNovember 15, 2014
Best lamb ribs by far! Perfectly cooked, fell off the bone kind of. The cucumber salad is the perfect balance for this plate! Also try the meatballs and calamari!
RaumMay 12, 2013
Pizza is alright, better if you like the style and don't mind slightly burnt. Trevino and Goat Cheese crostini is a must have. Good fried cheese, gelato and Italian donuts. Lasagna was tasty and spicy
ThrillistNovember 29, 2011
Your delicious garlic & oregano Clam Pie is fired in a 750-degree brick over. Putting the "Bar" in "Bar Toma," they've got a selection of 50 all-Italian wines, some ciders and 12+ beers. Read more
Nick A. SApril 6, 2012
Been here 25+ times
One of the very best restaurants in town... The Bambini Pizza and its tomatoes was a masterpiece, it's a shame they took it off the menu. Their cocktails and the ice cream are not to be ignored!
Bill NewmanSeptember 3, 2012
Really like the Foursquare flash specials. This time we received a free chilled coffee gelato dish with our check-in. Great atmosphere, great location near Michigan avenue and Water Tower Plaza.
Town and Country MagazineFebruary 27, 2012
A must on your travel plans. Using a special dough mix for a thinner crust as well as refined toppings, including guanciale and broccoli rabe, this pizzeria is a true Italian masterpiece
RyanMarch 9, 2014
Burrada appetizer excellent. Also both pizzas we had... The mushroom and egg (raw egg spread at table) and the murguese.
AskMenDecember 9, 2011
A mozzarella bar offers a variety of sample-sized portions, an extensive wine list helps lubricate conversations, and pastries and coffee are served in the morning. Read more
Taylor SAugust 9, 2013
Great coffee, latte art, and friendly barista! Sit at the coffee bar.
Marissa FlaxbartMarch 20, 2012
It's lovely to sit down here, but if you want coffee, hot chocolate, gelato, pastries, etc. you can just order it from the coffee bar and go.
Karen CarpenterDecember 7, 2011
The parmesan crusted calamari is so tender, needs only a squeeze of lemon. Delicioso! Try the charred carrots w goat cheese, marconas, and aged balsamic.
Chicago magazineApril 9, 2012
The milky fior di latte and the creamy mozzarella di bufala are both simple wonders with just salt, pepper, and oil.
Crain's Chicago BusinessFebruary 17, 2012
Stop by for breakfast pastries and coffee, especially the chocolate cornetti ($2), a luscious, Italian cousin to croissants. Read more
Jenna BugAugust 14, 2014
The lemon sorbetti is to die for! The atmosphere and the servers are awesome too.
Park MohlerOctober 31, 2013
Margherita pizza is different than the norm. Looks very plain when it arrives, but don't be fooled. PACKED with flavor, yum!
JenGaJuly 18, 2012
Let chef Tony Mantuano make his pizza primacolzione with ricotta, mascarpone and local fruit served with mascarpone-honey sauce
Tim DiggingDeepDecember 18, 2011
Try the tasting of bar toma cheeses... u will be convinced to stay for pizza. Make sure to try the wines
Chicago magazineFebruary 1, 2012
So many treasures populate the menu at this new spot that you might overlook the best hot chocolate in Chicago.
Allison KaminskiJanuary 8, 2016
Great happy hour during the week with cheap wine!!
StephAugust 9, 2014
Go for the pizza over the pasta. Pizza is great, pasta is just pretty good.
Tom PtakJanuary 29, 2012
Try the bloody mary, it's a meal with a kick. Hot Chocolate w/ expresso is out of this world. illy coffee,
K8T LindgrenDecember 18, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Come for the insane pizzas and the Bar Toma Ryetalian and stay for any of the desserts, guaranteed food-gasm!
Yaasha AbrahamJuly 5, 2013
If you like gelato, try the stracciatella - it's chocolate chip and very tasty!
April OligeeDecember 29, 2014
Must get wood fired beer mussles. Fantastic!!!
Julie BrownNovember 23, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Love that they serve their expressos with a cookie!
Dustin McQuaryOctober 27, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Basically now an Italian version of Jake Melnick's. Way better than before!
Stuti AgrawalFebruary 9, 2014
If you get the hot chocolate, a concentrated form of chocolate will be served in a 2 inch cup
Mike WilderOctober 23, 2015
Service industry discount Tuesdays - 50% off entire check in the bar area only.
Galen HamesAugust 20, 2014
Love the gelato that's made here! Amazing...:-)
KarenFebruary 7, 2013
Patrick was a fantastic waiter--he knew the menu very well. Pizza is awesome!
Taylor SMarch 20, 2014
The meatballs are so good. Try it with a peroni!
Shaina BSeptember 21, 2012
Jen is the best manager there! She's gracious and knows how to be a wonderful host.
Veronica MachicaoFebruary 16, 2016
It is not what it used to be...it was remodeled and turn into a sport bar. They got a completely different menu, staff and no more sambuca octopus 😞
Duncan KimeDecember 21, 2011
Been here 50+ times
I love the Rosso 75 cocktail. Very nicely presented. Tastes wonderful.
Nick BrennanFebruary 24, 2014
All of their pizzas are top notch!
Kevin KysiakJune 17, 2013
Goat cheese crostini is the way to go
ReMarch 9, 2013
Awesonme meatballs, great service, and cozy atmosphere.
Adam TallyJune 22, 2013
Stop on in for the shit chips.... They are awful... Sandwiches are great, but the side chips ruin the great flavor of your meal.
Mereya GoetzingerNovember 28, 2012
Get the Milano Mule, tastes just like the Moscow Mule. Yum yum.
Bill NewmanJune 24, 2012
The three cheese plate with a glass of Pinot grigio is outstanding !
Gian ChMay 26, 2014
The Pizza Calabrese is really good!
Karl HobartJanuary 10, 2012
The prosciutto and sweetbreads are great. Get a shot of grappa!

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