Sabatino's...errr....La Villa

My trip to Sabatino's has been foiled again. I've been trying to go here since its been recommended. My son lives in Logan Square now so its a good place to meet him. Unfortunately I screwed up and tried to go on Saturday afternoon. There was a misunderstanding with the reservations. They are closed and thought I meant Sunday. Anyway called the restaurant that was closed and a lady answered and was very nice. They recommended La Villa which is just down Pulaski not far away. We went to La Villa and it was good. Not great of course but a good little neighborhood place. Very retro inside like eating in Nana's basement which twinking lights and stuff. I had lasagna which was good, my son had pasta with broccioli, my mom had pasta with vodka sauce and dh had braciole. Everyone was happy. Not a place that is something to drive to but if you are in the hood it might be a good place to go.

La Villa
3632 North Pulaski Road
Chicago, Illinois 60641
773-283-7980

Sabatino's
4441 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
773-283-8331

La Villa is our go-to for pizza delivery. Very good- occasionally a bit underdone, but had it just this week, cooked to perfection.

LaVilla - My Fav. I have been going to this restaurant since high school. I even had my wedding reception there. Moved out to the far western burbs about 15 years ago. Before that we were city people all the way - born and raised. Chris and her staff make this place feel like home. I don't think I have ever been in there and ordered anything off the menu. That used to drive my husband nuts. I just used to ask what was good tonight and they would let me know what pastas or steaks or veal were flying out of the kitchen. I used to tell them, okay. I'll have that with a side of king crab legs. God, I can't wait to get back in the city. LaVilla still remembers us when we walk in but are totally shocked when they see my 14 year old son walk in with us. Time flys but some things stay the same. Thank goodness!

Sabatinos, real good too. Lived right down the block. However, my whole family would really feel weird when the strolling people would come and sing to us. Grew up very blue collar and I know my dad liked to go out but there is a fine line in telling when someone is uncomfortable or not. I always knew my dad felt uncomfortable so after he passed we never went back.