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    Post #1 - June 14th, 2011, 8:46 pm
    Post #1 - June 14th, 2011, 8:46 pm Post #1 - June 14th, 2011, 8:46 pm
    LTHers:

    I just found out a group of my friends is going to be in town this Friday (from out of town) and what I thought was a casual 4 person dinner has grown to 8-10 people.

    We want a simple, casual place (not too expensive) in River North area for 8-10. I tried my standby Quartino, but they can't get us in till 9pm.

    Anyone tried Rosebud Trattoria?

    We just want a place where we can have a comfortable dinner with a group of extended friends. I'm sure someone has a hidden gem that I've forgotten about :D

    Thanks!

    Jason
  • Post #2 - June 15th, 2011, 4:27 am
    Post #2 - June 15th, 2011, 4:27 am Post #2 - June 15th, 2011, 4:27 am
    How about Prairie Fire?

    Prairie Fire
    215 North Clinton Street
    Chicago, IL 60661
    312-382-8300
    Steve Z.

    “Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.”
    ― Ludwig van Beethoven
  • Post #3 - June 15th, 2011, 9:50 am
    Post #3 - June 15th, 2011, 9:50 am Post #3 - June 15th, 2011, 9:50 am
    Or Scoozi? It ain't haute, but it's dependable...

    410 West Huron Street
    Chicago, IL 60654-3402
    (312) 943-5900
    "Barbecue sauce is like a beautiful woman. If it’s too sweet, it’s bound to be hiding something."
    — Lyle Lovett


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  • Post #4 - June 15th, 2011, 10:39 am
    Post #4 - June 15th, 2011, 10:39 am Post #4 - June 15th, 2011, 10:39 am
    We really enjoy both La Madia and Sable for group meals ...
  • Post #5 - June 15th, 2011, 11:15 am
    Post #5 - June 15th, 2011, 11:15 am Post #5 - June 15th, 2011, 11:15 am
    We want a simple, casual place (not too expensive) in River North area for 8-10. I tried my standby Quartino, but they can't get us in till 9pm.

    Cafe Iberico, India House, Scoozi are decent options. Haven't eaten at Reza's recently, but that's an option. Haven't tried Rosebud Trattoria, but Rosebud Theater District is a regular dependable option for us with a group.

    What's your price point for "not too expensive"? We like Zed451 for a group - the a la carte options aren't pricey, though the buffet is.
  • Post #6 - June 15th, 2011, 10:28 pm
    Post #6 - June 15th, 2011, 10:28 pm Post #6 - June 15th, 2011, 10:28 pm
    Agree on the above re La Madia. Kind of a more comfortable less frenetic version of Quartino (fewer smaller plates, better pizza and probably--altho I haven't done an extensive study, I just know La Madia puts a strong emphasis on it--a better wine list).
    "The fork with two prongs is in use in northern Europe. In England, they’re armed with a steel trident, a fork with three prongs. In France we have a fork with four prongs; it’s the height of civilization." Eugene Briffault (1846)
  • Post #7 - June 15th, 2011, 11:27 pm
    Post #7 - June 15th, 2011, 11:27 pm Post #7 - June 15th, 2011, 11:27 pm
    Madia does a nice Risotto each day as well and a tasty artichoke ... and wine suggestions have always been spot on.

    Last time I was there with one guest they seated us at the pizza counter - and guests there get a complimentary glass of Prosecco - we had a very good time!
  • Post #8 - June 16th, 2011, 6:38 am
    Post #8 - June 16th, 2011, 6:38 am Post #8 - June 16th, 2011, 6:38 am
    You guys rock...

    Thanks for the recommendations.

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