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La Bocca della Verita
Cesare and Liz D'Ortenzi opened this trattoria in 1990. Italian recipes with the freshest ingredients and the most authentic Italian products including fresh bufula mozzarella from Naples,Italy, has created the measure of good Italian food. La Bocca offers casual fine dining which creates a pleasant dining experience.
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29 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 29 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(12)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(19)
- fit for foodies(11)
- special occasion(8)
- kid-friendly(5)
- romantic(5)
- notable wine list(4)
La Bocca della Verita Reviews List
Review 1 for La Bocca della Verita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
the food is very very good
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the food is very good
some of the best italian in Chicago
some of the best italian in Chicago
the restaurant needs a facelift it looks tired
the staff is wonderful thenservice is very attentive"
Dined on 1/21/2013
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Review 2 for La Bocca della Verita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We met at the restaurant with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We met at the restaurant with friends for an early dinner so we could go to a show to the nearby Old Town School of Folk Music. We had a very good time. Salads and main courses were very good as was the nice bottle of Pinot Grigio. The place was quiet and we were able to chat comfortably. The service was pleasant, on time and not intrusive. Overall a very good experience. We will do it again and we recommend the restaurant."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 3 for La Bocca della Verita
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was good, but the place
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was good, but the place itself could use a face lift. It looks very run down."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2004
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Review 4 for La Bocca della Verita
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My wife and I found La Bocca
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I found La Bocca through Open Table while looking for a kid-friendly restaurant in Lincoln Square to eat out with our 6-month infant on a Saturday night. It was a smashing success, and we highly recommend it. The food was great, the service was great, and it was very kid-friendly. We will definitely be eating here again soon."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for La Bocca della Verita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Long-time fans
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always a favorite of ours. Linguini w clams was so perfectly cooked and flavorful.
The only negative is that I much prefer the bread they used to serve."
The only negative is that I much prefer the bread they used to serve."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 6 for La Bocca della Verita
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The greatest food in the world,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The greatest food in the world, created and served by the greatest people in the world."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for La Bocca della Verita
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food and bread are all home
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food and bread are all home made. Delicious. Staff is happy and proud to work there. Very upbeat and positive place."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 8 for La Bocca della Verita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A quiet night at the restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A quiet night at the restaurant with wonderful service, authentic food, and relaxed casual atmosphere. Great place before a movie at the Davis."
Dined on 01/28/2013
2007
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Review 9 for La Bocca della Verita
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
La Bocca is one of our favorites
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"La Bocca is one of our favorites - the food is always fantastic. We had a wonderful array of pastas and meat courses."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2000
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for La Bocca della Verita
Based on the average of (20) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate