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Restaurant Reviews for Café Bionda

Café Bionda

1924 S State Street
Chicago, IL 60616

Step into the old country of Italy through Café Bionda (“blonde woman” in Italian). This South Loop eatery was brilliantly executed by partners Joe Farina & Gerard Burke. Farina is a seasoned chef who brings over 20 years experience to the kitchen, while Mr. Burke is the master mind behind the classic interior design. Café Bionda offers authentic old world recipes. Every dish is cooked and seasoned to perfection. Bionda features a large selection of liquor, including a signature martini list, and a vast array of both red and white wines.

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $30 and under
Parking: Valet
Cross Street: Cullerton
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5 (80 Reviews)
Food 4.2 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.7 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.6 out of 3 (Energetic)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • neighborhood gem (49)
  • fit for foodies (25)
  • romantic (24)
  • vibrant bar scene (20)
  • hot spot (16)
  • good for groups (14)
  • notable wine list (11)
  • special occasion (9)
  • late-night find (4)
  • great for lunch (3)
  • kid-friendly (2)

Café Bionda Reviews List
Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"best authentic italian in the city ... best chicken parm ever ... wish wicker park hadn't closed, but will travel to south loop any day for cafe bionda"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/15/2010
(review submitted 03/17/2010)
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Review 2 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"I absolutely loved the food, but the noise was too much! I was expecting a quiet romantic dinner and it was definietly not the place for that. But the food was exquisite."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/12/2010
(review submitted 03/16/2010)
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Review 3 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Great find; we were late, they accommodated us without issue and our table was great. Service was impeccable and not annoying; waiter was very helpful, and introduced a great new wine to us; we had 3 children with us and accomodated them with smaller potions from the menu (no kids menu) as well as adjusted the costs for the kiddie sizes. Great place for everything."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/13/2010
(review submitted 03/15/2010)
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Review 4 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"This was a lucky find on Opentable.com. The fish of the day was prepared perfectly and my date's pasta was delicious. Great service from our server and her co-workers. Will plan to go again soon to try more menu items. Table was available right on time although the restaurant was full with some walk-ins standing at the entrance."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/06/2010
(review submitted 03/08/2010)
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Review 5 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Menu online is too dark to easily read and text on the in-restaurant menu is too small to read, especially with the dim lighting. Food, service and everything else was simply outstanding!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/02/2010
(review submitted 03/03/2010)
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Review 6 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"I love the food here and it never disappoints. I've dined here about a dozen times and my latest visit was the first one where the lights were adjusted high enough so I could read the menu comfortably. I've mentioned this to staff before, so maybe the mgmt. has finally listened."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/01/2010
(review submitted 03/03/2010)
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Review 7 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Great food and services!I will be back pricing was at a great value!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/20/2010
(review submitted 02/22/2010)
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Review 8 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The food was excellent . The home made pasta was outstanding. Our server was attentive without overwhelming us. I don't know what to make of the space. It's small. Dominated by 2 bars. We were lucky to find same day reservations. The place was packed. But we were sat by a window with no view in the second bar area which was empty. So empty we could still smell the cleaning product from the mop. Not nice at all. The hostess didn't address it. The group of six she sat after us in the very tucked in corner table immediately protested and they were moved. I admit we didn't because we just wanted to get our dinner started. It would have be nice to be asked if we didn't mind to be away from the action and sat behind a big column."

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/20/2010
(review submitted 02/22/2010)
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Review 9 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Took my wife here to celebrate valentines day 2010. A great time, servers were great and our food was even better. My wife enjoyed the chicken Marsala while I had the linguine shrimp and broccoli. Very nice wine list and authentic Italian food. Dimly lit rooms with candles at each table definitly helped set the romantic feel I was looking for. Food came in a reasonable time and still allowed us to make our 10p show after, with plenty of time to chat and enjoy our wine. I will surely be returning here thanks opentable.com two thumbs up for this place."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/20/2010)
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Review 10 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"We had an 8pm dinner reservation and they were running behind. We did not get seated until 8:40pm and did not eat dinner until 9pm."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/19/2010)
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Review 11 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Upscale Italian Eatery, absolutely fabulous. Great atmosphere and terrific service. Plenty of options including many fresh takes on traditional favorites as well as new concepts - all perfectly prepared and executed."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/17/2010
(review submitted 02/19/2010)
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Review 12 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Our third time dining at Cafe Bionda-and the best experience of the three. Good service, great food, nice wine selection. It was truly an enchanted evening."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/18/2010)
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Review 13 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The food was quite good. We shared the brick chicken and it was as good as the waitress advertised. The view of the TV from the dining room killed any romance that may be found here and lowers the ambience. This is close but not quite for being a really nice place."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/16/2010)
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Review 14 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The food was perfect! The two meals we had top all our previous numerous delicious experiences at Carmine and Rosebud restaurants."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/16/2010)
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Review 15 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The food was wonderful; the service was prompt and informative.
It was a little noisy because we had a baby at the table next to us. I think it would be better to leave the small ones at home. We loved the atmosphere."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/23/2010
(review submitted 02/10/2010)
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Review 16 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"This place started off kinda rocky. Me and my fiance went and we arrived early and had to wait at the bar, which was fine, but even when it was time to be seated they weren't ready for us. Service was kinda poor and it took long for our meals to come. When the food did arrive it made up for all the waiting and slow service and the noise. I would go back because the food was so good..I had theses sqaure shape pasta with the itlaian sausagea it was ssooo good and my baby had a huge chix parm which was good and we could share. This place is a little pricey but very food food."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/06/2010
(review submitted 02/08/2010)
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Review 17 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"One of my favorite restaurants in the south loop! Everything I have had on the menu has been very good."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/05/2010
(review submitted 02/07/2010)
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Review 18 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We enjoyed a delightful evening. The crowd was friendly. The food was excellent. Our server Whitney and hostess Melissa couldn't have been more graceous. The couple that joined us were particularly impressed."

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/30/2010
(review submitted 02/01/2010)
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Review 19 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Food was outstanding. Highly recommend the Nanna's Gravy and the Pasta shrimp and Broccoli. Fresh bread with Spaghetti sauce was a welcomed change at the beginning of our meal."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/29/2010
(review submitted 01/31/2010)
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Review 20 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The best arugula salad outside Italy, friendly and attentive service, great crusty bread, delicious entrees, interesting wine menu and all for a reasonable price. We look forward to our next visit!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/21/2010
(review submitted 01/27/2010)
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Review 21 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Best meatballs in Chicago and top notch service."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/23/2010
(review submitted 01/26/2010)
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Review 22 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Friendly staff, good food, pleasant atmosphere. Will be back."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/23/2010
(review submitted 01/26/2010)
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Review 23 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Dining experience was excellent. Great food, great service... Waiter made an honest mistake putting in our appetizer order, but the way it was handled showed outstanding service and gave me a even higher appreciation for this restaurant. Will absolutely be dining there again!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/23/2010
(review submitted 01/25/2010)
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Review 24 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The food was good. Some dishes were a little bland, bu overall I really enjoyed dinner. The chocolate Lava cake with pistachio ice cream was heavenly."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/23/2010
(review submitted 01/25/2010)
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Review 25 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"This place is hands down the best Italian restaurant in Chicago."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/18/2010
(review submitted 01/20/2010)
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Review 26 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Cafe Bionda was a great dining experience. The neighborhood has undergone a wonderful renaissance. The food was absolutely delicious! The bread with the dipping sauce was a nice starter. The desserts were very authentic and yummy! We will definitely return again!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/17/2010
(review submitted 01/19/2010)
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Review 27 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Food was very good, worth ordering the salmon and post roast again. Service was also top notch. Cocktails were short pours, ice packed above the rim when it hit the table. At $9.50 for top shelf, the least they could do is pour a decent sized cocktail. Wines also seemed pricey, in general 2.5x to 3x markup from retail. Portions are appropriate for their price. Expect to spend around $45.00 to $50.00 pp tax and tip with one appetizer and one dessert and coffee. All said and done, I plan on returning to this restaurant."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/16/2010
(review submitted 01/18/2010)
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Review 28 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Cafe Bionda is a great place for fabulous Italian cuisine. It is far enough out of the bustling loop but still extremely close to everything in the city. Everything we have tried on the menu from the Rigatoni alla Vodka to the Italian Sausage and Cannoli have been great! A must try!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/09/2010
(review submitted 01/11/2010)
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Review 29 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Service was slow and wine expensive. Not a good choice."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/14/2009
(review submitted 12/16/2009)
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Review 30 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Great place to sit and relax. Wait staff is very friendly and patient. They do not rush you out or linger around you giving those subtle cues to get out."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/14/2009
(review submitted 12/16/2009)
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Review 31 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Great food and great service, but the noise level is off the charts. It was early on a Saturday evening, and granted, during the holidays, but still very difficult to have a conversation. We were seated near the bar, so maybe the separate dining area would be quieter. Otherwise a nice place if you're in the South Loop."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/12/2009
(review submitted 12/14/2009)
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Review 32 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Great authentic Italian. Great service also."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/05/2009
(review submitted 12/13/2009)
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Review 33 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Cafe Bionda was great! All the food was absolutely delicious, and their specials were superb. As an appetizer we ordered grilled kalamari, octopus and shrimp, and I would have never imagined it to be so tasty! I had the Grouper with parmesan bread crumbs and spinach entree, and I could not get over how delicious it was. Also, since it was my birthday, our waiter surprised us with a scrumptious tiramisu! The only downside was the small dining room we were seated in, and I had a less-than-lovely view of the kitchen. They did a good job with lighting and ambiance, but I wish it was a little more spacious."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/05/2009
(review submitted 12/11/2009)
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Review 34 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Good casual Italian eatery. Food was delicious. The Chicken Parm is huge !"

Special Features: good for groups

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/04/2009
(review submitted 12/07/2009)
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Review 35 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"The food is okay, not great. The service wasn't great either."

Special Features: romantic

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/03/2009
(review submitted 12/05/2009)
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Review 36 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We have been there twice. The portions are enormous. Each time 2 of us had the fish special which was very good. The chicken portions that were ordered were huge and very good: chicken parmesan, chicken marsala and brick chicken."

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/28/2009
(review submitted 12/02/2009)
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Review 37 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Food was excellent. I will definitely visit again."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/18/2009
(review submitted 11/21/2009)
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Review 38 for Café Bionda

Overall Rating 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
"Food quality has declined in the recent months - never go back again!!!"

Food 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/18/2009
(review submitted 11/20/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Café Bionda Based on the average of (42) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 4.2 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.7 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.8 out of 3 (Energetic)
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