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Osteria La Madia
(Now Closed)Pizzeria, Wine Bar, and Italian Restaurant$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
The experts at Eater and Chicago Tribune recommend this place
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Bitches Who BrunchNovember 3, 2016Osteria La Madia is the perfect place to have a delicious, upscale fancy brunch, especially when entertaining out of town guests. Expect to leave here extremely satisfied! Read more
Matt PJuly 2, 2013My partner and I had the pizza fondue, beet salad, and taleggio + roasted grape pizza. Everything was delicious! Great change of pace from typical deep-dish Chicago pizza. Friendly/attentive staff.
Disa JohnsonMay 19, 2014House made fennel sausage is far less salty than the otherwise delicious triple pepperoni truffle oil pie. Both are amazing. The apps, salads and desserts are amazing too!
Raksha RavikumarFebruary 26, 2014So the Wild Mushrooms & Smoked Mozzarella Pizza is amazing. And the Spinach and Taleggio Fondue made me want to be a better person. The "Wisconsin Electric" Butter Cookies were only great. #vegetarian- Disa JohnsonMay 19, 2014The wine list is nice, original and classic. The cocktails are complex and interesting even if limited, like the beer list. It's all about the wine.
Julie BrookeMay 5, 2013The White Truffle Oil Fondue is the best thing on their menu. Their Bacon Bruchette is really good too, but it's not on the menu....see if they can still make it for you!
The Parma classic Canberra ordered as a white pizza and it's amazing, pair that with the seasonal wild mushroom bruschetta and the romaine lettuce salad and voi la, perfection
Helen ParkJuly 26, 2015The roasted grapes added a nice sweet taste to the white pizza base. I'm glad I didn't order prosciutto with it because it was already too salty for me.
The Culinary Institute of AmericaDecember 19, 2012Before opening La Madia, chef/owner Jonathan Fox tested and re-tested his pizza recipe. Dough and pasta are made fresh here daily. Another great establishment by a CIA alumnus!
Sharon KohSeptember 14, 2013So much love watching e chefs do their work. Total respect n admiration. Esp the chefs doing e pizza. The pizza here are perfect.
Fernando CovasMarch 15, 2014The eggplant pizza is delicious- get it with some Fresno chilies for an extra kick.
Amanda CronkhiteApril 7, 2013The roasted artichokes on the dinner menu are out of this world (and if it's not busy they'll do them at lunchtime too).
Allison KaminskiJanuary 7, 2016Accommodating for large groups!! Pizza is tasty... Get the one with the egg on top
Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014The full menu at this pizza-and-light-bites restaurant is available until midnight six days a week (11 p.m. Sundays). Read more
You must order the mushroom bruschetta! Its soo good! The parma classic is amazing as a white pizza instead of the red sauce!- Get the Parma Classic pizza as a white pizza. It's even more delicious, and it's light and tasty. Sooo good.
If you add a little truffle oil to the white wild mushroom pizza you won't regret it. The beet salad is a repeat other as well.
Pizza, wine, pasta, salads, cocktails best kept secret
Gonzalo BolivarApril 7, 2013one of the best pizzas in town. but the rosted artichokes are magnificent.. a hiden masterpiece....
Kekei ValentineApril 18, 2013Get the triple pepperoni or the magherita pizza I also love the spinach fondu !- Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014There's always a selection of $6-per-glass wines (selections change weekly). Read more
Dima ElissaMay 27, 2013Bradley .. Is the best server. Above and beyond to make sure we were cared for to the utmost!!
Late night special after 9pm, salad, pizza and cookies for 2 only $20. Make it $30 and you each get a glass of their wine of the week.
Jana SchusterOctober 11, 2011Don't read the other tips...just try the prosciutto, cracked egg and cracked pepper pizza. If you don't like it, send it my way. :)
KateJuly 18, 2011I'm not usually a fan of white pizza, but the Taleggio and 3-Hour Roasted Grapes pizza is a surprisingly great combination
Raquel HenryMarch 22, 2011Hands down the best vegetarian thin crusted pizza here! You gotta have it. Also, order the Wisconsin butter cookies! Yum!- Todd CarpenterApril 10, 2011Been here a bunch of times and everything is good. They also have an late night menu that's easy on the wallet.
TessaAugust 7, 2012Try the Heirloom Tomato Pizza. Its seasonal, but when it's available it is a must.
Kristine StromFebruary 28, 2010Went during Restaurant week and loved atmosphere and food. Going back for LA MADIA LUNCHEON $15 Serves Two:Select any One Beginning, any One Pizza &Wisconsin Electric Cookies Read more
Josh CopelandNovember 19, 2009Take one of the Saturday cooking classes offered personally by Chef & owner Jonathan Fox. They're interactive, tasty and an incredible deal.
Chris BroylesJune 7, 2011Some of the best pizza in the city -- an underrated gem in River North Read more
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Osteria La Madia
59 W Grand Ave (btwn N Clark St & N Dearborn St)
Chicago, IL 60654
United States
Chicago, IL 60654
United States
Osteria La Madia is an urban restaurant that upholds Italian tradition.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(312) 329-0400
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Awesome deep dish - had the original. Great crust and ingredients. Better than Giordano's in my opinion."
Chris R - 8.8
"Great deep dish pizza! Whatever ingredients you choose, you won't regret it. It does take 45 min, so if you can't wait, call ahead"
Eva 🐾 Banova - 8.7
"Cozy Italian place along the Chicago River right by the riverboat docks. Good flat bread pizzas. Quick pizza, great service."
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Jessica Miranda - 8.9
"Excellent coffee bar, bakery and brunch/lunch. My favorites are the angel food muffins, muffins and cookies."
Cynthia - 8.1
"They now serv a large verity of food and alcoholic beverages. The awesome reclining oversized seats are the best ever."
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