Randolfi's Part 2

Unfortunately, Randolfi's has closed.

Now I have never done this before, but we were going to see a movie at the Tivoli, and it just made sense to go dinner in the Loop. And since we were dying to go back to Randolfi's, we went back and brought some friends!

Since we got completely new dishes, I just had to share. Another amazing meal.

We started with Beef Tartare, not something we usually order so we wanted to try something different. Love the presentation too.

Beef Tartare

I kept my promise and tried the highly recommended Pappardelle, a white bolognese with thick, luscious noodles!

Pappardelle

Another winner was the Risotto, perfect for spring with asparagus, parmesan, and lemon!

Risotto

Finally, we got to try the pizza. (You know I picked off the prosciutto.) Light and fluffly crust!

Pizza

Patience loved the #37 3/4 so she ordered it again, and this time you can see the smoke!

#37 3/4

Tony got his own gelato with expresso on top!

Gelato

Definitely a great date night destination and be sure to make a reservation.

Resources:

Randolfi's = http://www.randolfis.com/

Photos by Patience Scanlon

Randolfi's

Unfortunately, Randolfi's has closed.

I have been dying to go to this restaurant since it opened and shame on me for not demanding we go sooner. And yes, it's really that good. Although I'm not sure you can go too wrong with traditional Italian cooking.

We sat at the bar, where we saw plenty of Italian wine...

Italian wine

...and Italian liquor, and more!

Plenty to drink!

Spacious kitchen in the back with a large pizza oven!

Bar, kitchen, and blue pizza oven!

Since we live so close, we arrived right around 5pm and at the start of happy hour!

Happy Hour Menu

Off this menu, Patience ordered the Negroni and we split the D.O.P. Gorgonzola Arancini!

Negroni

D.O.P. Gorgonzola Arancini

Cheesy goodness in the middle of those and we dipped them in a marinara sauce!

I always pick the "Big O" drink. This is the #37 3/4 (Spring), which is Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey, Big O Ginger Liqueur, Sibona Camomilla, Rhubarb (tea) liqueur, house-made BBQ bitters, chervil tincture applewood smoked.

#37 3/4 (SPRING)

Patience used to drink out of glasses just like these tall water glasses.

Classic water glasses

We had a really hard time choosing our entrees for the evening, so we decided to narrow it down to the Primi section of the menu even though there were scallops calling our name.

Still too many choices, we played it safe by getting our favorites.

I ordered the Gnocchi, which included braised chicken thigh, lemon, capers, olives and tomatoes.

Gnocchi

Patience's Meatball Con Spaghetti Alla Chitara included pork and lamb, garlic, chili, and chive. Check out the size of the meatball! Homemade pasta underneath...

Meatball Con Spaghetti Alla Chitara

Don't worry, this definitely means we'll be back to try...hopefully, EVERYTHING else!

Last, but definitely not least, two amazing desserts!

You know I picked the Chocolate Tarta! And since Patience was feeling full, she settled for a unique gelato flavor of cherry chocolate chip.

Cherry Chocolate Chip Gelato and Chocolate Torta

Turns out they were even better together!

Dessert together!

Be sure to put this restaurant on your list to visit soon.

Resources:

Randolfi's = http://www.randolfis.com/

Photos by Patience Scanlon