Adalina is a refined hospitality destination serving a modern and engaging Italian menu in a timeless yet alluring setting in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. Led by Michelin-starred chef Soo Ahn, previously with Band of Bohemia, Adalina’s menu creates a balance between Northern and Southern cuisine, providing expertly staged shared plates along with strong statement items that satisfy a table. Guests can expect house made extruded and stuffed pastas, imported meats and cheeses, and hand-selected beef and seafood selections. Adalina’s offerings will be accompanied with table side services, and a well-curated beverage and wine program that aims to evoke a sense of excitement for guests.
Sophisticated bistro spotlighting handmade pastas & Wagyu strips, plus a curated wine list. Based on 435 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
912 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 820-9000
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Hours
| Sunday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday | 4–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–10 PM |
| Thursday | 4–11 PM |
| Friday | 4–11 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–11 PM |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Ajit Kalra
Here’s what you need to know: this is a super popular Gold Coast eatery and it’s location dictates it’s focus. The food is just OK, (desserts are excellent though) but it’s the lovely “see and be seen” atmosphere that has its guests coming in.
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S M
Main course was good. The tomato sauce on the gnocchi was a bit acidic but the other two pastas were very good. Branzino was good. Mocktail was lime juice and soda so nothing special. Desserts weren’t that great. We told the server the tiramisu was rancid. He did not believe us. The donut was fine but it was just a donut with very little ice cream on the side.
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Yesenia
I was just there for my second time and it was just as good as I remember. Catie and her team took amazing care of us. I feel like you can’t go wrong with anything you order. The mafaldine is my personal favorite. Thanks for another amazing experience.
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jason riddle
Great place for a high class evening. Soft and relaxing indoor ambiance with a fantastic patio section too. The service was excellent, and the staff was incredibly friendly. The food was delicious, but the portions were on the smaller side.
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Julie
In the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast is an Italian restaurant that brings Northern and Southern cuisine together in a menu filled with shared plates, homemade pasta, meats and seafood. And a bread service that is not to be missed! (see video on Inspiring Kitchen Instagram)
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Michael Chen
I’ve been mulling over whether or not to give Adalina 3-stars or 4-stars and I’ve come to conclusion of 3. Now, how I got to this rating is between ambiance, overall food and service. If rating on food and service alone, 4-stars; however, that’s not the case. All restaurants need to be rated along with exterior and interior. The exterior, nothing to say. Didn’t leave a good nor bad impression on me; however, I have a few thoughts about the interior. The design is not the issue, it’s beautiful. Unfortunately, it’s completely wasted by the fact that it’s dim (almost to the point of being poorly lit). What’s the point of having a beautiful interior if you can’t show it off and have the lights so low that I almost needed to use my phone’s flashlight to read the menu? I understand the theme but it takes so much away. There’s generally one of two categories Italian restaurants fall under: 1) Lively or 2) Romantic. You can’t have both or be in between. It’s very hard to pull-off and Adalina doesn’t do it. Moving onto food. Europeans aren’t generally known for large portion sizes, regardless of which country you go to. So the fact that they had enough for everyone in my party (5 adults, 1 teenager) was surprising. Oysters, no harm, no foul. Simple, crisp, clean, great. Gnocco Fritto was definitely something that stayed with me. I would’ve ordered another round as my dessert but my stomach wouldn’t allow it. The Charred Octopus was just okay, neither bad or good. It was cut up into smaller pieces, which I suppose makes sharing much simpler; however, it wasn’t as aesthetically appealing to me. The next item up for review is their Burrata. I personally, couldn’t really taste it underneath everything else. It might have been, so I won’t say anything else. It’s worth trying if you enjoy cheeses. Moving onto the key players for the evening: pasta and entrees. Firstly, the pastas: Bruco and Campanelle. If you plan on ordering a pasta for yourself as an entree, I want you to get that out of your head right now. If you didn’t know, pastas are generally a side dish and the portions aren’t very big. So with that being said, although tiny, both packed a lot of flavor. The hazelnuts in the Bruco gave a nice textural contrast with each bite. Entrees: Pork Loin, Lamb Rack, Veal Chop Parmigiana and Pan Seared Scallops. Pan Seared Scallops were cooked to perfection. They were seared on the outside and perfectly tender inside. Scallops can be quite finicky and taste a bit off, if undercooked (metallic) or overcooked (chewy). Bravo to the chef(s) who prepared the scallops. The rack of lambs sort of confused me. I’m 50/50 on whether or not I enjoyed it. I love lamb; however, the exterior seasoning was excessive and took away from the natural flavors of the meat. Although the description on the menu for the dish lists maple syrup, I didn’t taste any sweetness in the dish. It was nothing but savory to me. Up next, the Veal Chop Parmigiana. One word, gigantic. It was literally the size of my head and admittedly, I don’t have a small head. Taste profile was nothing extraordinary but still enjoyable. I’d order it again just for the sheer size and how full I would be after having it. Last and unfortunately, the least favorite dish from the evening, the Pork Loin. The pork itself wasn’t the issue, it was the accompaniments. Although the dish is meant to be cohesively eaten together, along with everything else on the plate, one thing should not overpower another. Whatever was underneath the pork was overly salty and took away from the dish. The only saving grace was the sauce.
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Lauren O
I was really excited about coming here because I’d seen a lot of photos and posts of how gorgeous the place was…. Absolutely didn’t disappoint in terms of aesthetics because it was gorgeous.
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Rakesh G
PIATTINI Bread Service with hand mada pastas… Delicious Food.
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Genevieve Hall
An amazing dining experience. Our server Alex went above and beyond to accommodate food allergies and gave us great recommendations (the Girella was fantastic) The strawberry dessert was phenomenal, one of the best desserts I’ve eaten. Will definitely return when visiting Chicago
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Jenna Cooley
Beautiful place with top notch service. What we ordered was good but nothing blew me away. That being said, I’d definitely be willing to go back and try other dishes.
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