Giovanni La Mantia is a chef associated with Il Desco Osteria d'Arte.
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Our friends’ dinner at Pasta D’Arte was a wonderful dining experience- it was the first warm night of the spring season in chicago- dining on the patio, sharing a couple appetizers and entrees with drinks- just perfect. Service was impeccable- thank you Joey for going above and beyond and all the other waitstaff. Tonight the rigatoni alla vodka and prosciutto burrata special were excellent.
This is a better place than Maggianos, the staff is very professional and attentive, the prices are very competitive, the bathrooms are clean, and the tables are not little like in some places a table that can accommodate all your orders. Our staff member was Andrea. 7-11-2026 another wonderful time with my wife the food is great the service white glove. Thank you 🙏
always a wonderful dining experience. very friendly staff and delicious food. Authentic Braciole, home made pastas, great bread and refreshing cocktails. our go-to family restaurant when we're in town.
Our experience at Pasta D'Arte for our six-month anniversary was outstanding! The restaurant offers a diverse range of dishes and drinks that were absolutely delicious. The staff provided exceptional service, helpful and knowledgeable regarding menu options as well as recommendations. Our evening was enjoyable due to the warm and welcoming atmosphere this place has to offer. A wonderful experience, looking forward to dining at Pasta D’Arte again!
What a great meal and service at Pasta D'Arte Trattoria Italiana!
To start, the drinks were solid—a nicely balanced Manhattan on the rocks and generous pours on the wines by the glass. Our group of four shared the Caprese Salad and Caesar Salad, both excellent and plenty to go around.
For entrées, we enjoyed the Linguini Del Mare, Pumpkin Ravioli, Osso Buco, and Walleye Alla Piccata. Everyone loved their dishes! Note that the tomato-based sauces have a nice spicy kick from red pepper—we really enjoyed it, but if you prefer milder, I assume they can likely accommodate.
The attentive and knowledgeable service made the experience even better, guiding us through choices nicely. Free valet on a busy Saturday night was a plus as well, and the overall vibe was welcoming.
My only complaint: the place gets very noisy on a packed Saturday night, making conversation tough without raising your voice. It's that lively, bustling trattoria energy, though!
Overall, a fantastic meal and service—we'll definitely be back!
