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Osteria La Madia
(Now Closed)Pizzeria, Wine Bar, and Italian Restaurant$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Chicago Tribune
85 Tips and reviews
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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!- 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.
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
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
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!
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.
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.
Gonzalo BolivarApril 7, 2013one of the best pizzas in town. but the rosted artichokes are magnificent.. a hiden masterpiece....
Pizza, wine, pasta, salads, cocktails best kept secret
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
Chris BroylesJune 7, 2011Some of the best pizza in the city -- an underrated gem in River North 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.
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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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- 8.8
"We tried the Calabrese and loved it - will definitely be back to try their other pizzas!"
Connie Tzeng - 8.9
"What makes a simple salad is the assortment of dressings made in-house. Drinks offered could be better but that’s part of the rustic charm. pot pie is delicious, worth the wait for out of town guests"
Autumn Choi - 8.8
"The pepperoni and sausage pizza was the best - so much cheese spilling everywhere. The Harvest Salad was tasty! Great service: Misa was an attentive waiter!"
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- 7.8
"fun atmosphere, 3 floors, great music - fun on weekend nights & large tables accommodate larger groups of people - near a lot of other river north bars - good location"
Jennifer Marvin - 8.9
"Caramelized pork shank with cider reduction is one of the menu's caloric indulgences, helped along with sweet potatoes and apples."
Chicago Tribune - 7.9
"Can't go wrong with this centrally-located theater. Decent arcade games to play while you wait."
Joseph B.
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