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Tesori

Tesori

(Now Closed)
Italian Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$
The Loop, Chicago
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  • AFAR Media
    AFAR MediaAugust 4, 2014
    The real treat is that it's located in the same building as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, which makes it the 'pitch perfect' spot to have a pre or post-orchestra beverage of your choice. Read more
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    Beril EsenJune 18, 2015
    Branzino is a light dish, which has its seared surface adorned with Mediterranean flavors on a bed of kale. Can't go healthier than that! Go for the Nutella panini for a sweet, rather heavier finish.
  • Shelby J.heart icon on user image
    Shelby JonesJanuary 1, 2014
    Wow. The best food I've had in my whole life. We just picked off the menu at random and it was phenomenal. A true gem. You will not be disappointed.
  • Chicago Tribune
    Chicago TribuneMarch 24, 2015
    The very pretty restaurant inside Symphony Center offers a sophisticated Italian menu that's full of lighter options, in consideration of all the Chicago Symphony patrons it serves. Read more
  • Shannon H.heart icon on user image
    Shannon HallbergJanuary 25, 2015
    Such great food, good service, and an all around cute date place. The location is covenient and the menu items are reasonably priced !
  • Stephen T.
    Stephen TroutmanJuly 24, 2013
    Two sides to this excellent restaurant ... pizza grill and white linen tablecloth. You can order from the pizza menu in the upscale restaurant if you ask.
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsDecember 13, 2013
    This Italian restaurant right next to the Symphony Center has a big, beautiful bar.
  • ISC C.heart icon on user image
    ISC ChicagoFebruary 17, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Charred Octopus (leeks, potatoes, salsa romesco, almonds)
  • ISC C.heart icon on user image
    ISC ChicagoMarch 24, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Excellent for pre-concert brunch or dinner; loved the linguini arrabbiata, but it's really rather mild
  • Crain's Chicago Business
    Crain's Chicago BusinessNovember 19, 2012
    Don't roll your eyes at yet another wild mushroom-truffle oil pizza; this one is different thanks to caciocavallo, an aged cow's milk cheese that adds a sharp note to the mix ($14). Read more
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoJune 19, 2013
    The lovely 40-seat outdoor garden/Loop refuge that used to be Rhapsody is now home to this Italian-inspired restaurant. http://tmout.us/lKTEo Read more
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    Hannah FiorenzoOctober 8, 2018
    Old fashioned was amazing, so was the risotto and ravioli
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoAugust 2, 2014
    The impressive thing about Tesori is that, really, the place barely has to try. Read more
  • PureWow
    PureWowMay 30, 2017
    Does anyone not like Italian food? Woo potential clients with warm plates of housemade lasagna bolognese and butternut squash risotto. Read more
  • Kirstjen L.
    Kirstjen LorenzAugust 13, 2014
    Very good lunches & not at all crowded on the weekends. Lovely outdoor garden.
  • Christopher F.heart icon on user image
    Christopher FlossSeptember 5, 2017
    Great venue for lunch if you are near the #ArtInstitute or #Chicago #Symphony Center.
  • Michael G.
    Michael GDecember 1, 2013
    Tasty cocktails and chill lax atmosphere. Can't go wrong
  • Mary Kay H.
    Mary Kay HardcastleDecember 2, 2013
    The Bevanda Mattina: one of ten must try coffee cocktails by Zagat's
  • ISC C.heart icon on user image
    ISC ChicagoFebruary 17, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Cab NY Strip with salsa verde
  • Laurassein
    LaurasseinFebruary 13, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    The best service and best kept secret in the loop. Come! 🍷 🍝 🥘
  • Angela D.heart icon on user image
    Angela DumadagJanuary 25, 2015
    Nice spin on Italian. Not just pasta and sauce.
  • Cole K.heart icon on user image
    Cole KennedyNovember 27, 2014
    The tagliatelle is good, but not great. If you're in the mood for a hearty dish, go for the lasagna.
  • Audrey K.heart icon on user image
    Audrey KintziMay 8, 2013
    Fabulous food, fabulous service - the beet salad is to die for!!
  • Matthew S.heart icon on user image
    Matthew SupertJanuary 18, 2015
    Use the coat check. It's free and you only need to tip.
  • Jeff C.heart icon on user image
    Jeff CarterAugust 11, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Pizza. Sunday brunch incredibly affordable
  • Fluying ✅.
    Fluying ✅April 1, 2018
    Kombucha tea was really good
  • ISC C.heart icon on user image
    ISC ChicagoJanuary 30, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Always a good place for lunch or dinner before a CSO concert
  • ISC C.heart icon on user image
    ISC ChicagoFebruary 17, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Side of wild mushrooms
  • Dory O.
    Dory O'BrienDecember 26, 2013
    The pizzas are delicious!
  • ISC C.heart icon on user image
    ISC ChicagoJanuary 30, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Check out the Restaurant Week menu!
  • Gunesheart icon on user image
    GunesJune 9, 2015
    Not so many pasta choices for an Italian restaurant, but good service overall
  • Michelle G.
    Michelle GriffingOctober 6, 2012
    Honey and ginger panna cotta roasted figs 8O
  • josef j.
    josef jonJune 9, 2016
    The 1888 is baller
  • Audrey K.heart icon on user image
    Audrey KintziAugust 27, 2013
    Love, lie, love the beet salad!!!
  • Ross G.
    Ross GuthrieMarch 10, 2013
    Get a dirty martini. They know how to do it here.
  • Kirstjen L.
    Kirstjen LorenzJuly 27, 2013
    Love those mocktails. Why don't more places make these?
  • Ben A.
    Ben AcostaNovember 3, 2019
    Permanently closed. Replaced by Opus.
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