LA DONNA
5146 N. CLARK ST.
CHICAGO  60640
(773) 561-9400
TYPE OF FOOD  ITALIAN
PRICE RANGE     $$  
RATING   

DATE OF VISIT    2/13/04, 10/7/02, 4/23/01
This is a very nice neighborhood trattoria from the family that owns Via Veneto. It has a good sized wine list and a varied Northern Italian menu. On our latest visit for lunch, I had the Ceasar salad and a veal milanese panino. Previously, we shared the insalata della Donna, mixed greens with goat cheese. I enjoyed the veal saltimboca with prosciutto and sage on a bed of shredded carrots. The pumpkin ravioli in a honey and balsamic sauce was wonderful. Their version of a caprese salad has spinach, arugula, cherry tomatoes & fresh mozzarella with a balsamic vinegar dressing, making it more of a salad and definitely enough for 2 to share. I enjoyed the risotto al limone that comes with grilled shrimp. The special ravioli with calamari & swiss chard and the risotto with asparagus & porcini were both delicious. The service is quite good.
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