The Loop's Reference Italian
Trattoria No. 10 on North Dearborn has been the Loop's reference Italian for over two decades. The format is the proper Italian trattoria scaled for Chicago's downtown business demand: handmade ravioli, careful regional cooking, a deep Italian wine list, and an unusually capable lunch programme.
The cooking is regional Italian at restaurant standards: ravioli built around seasonal fillings, careful seafood, slow-cooked meats, and the considered Italian small-plate tradition handled with discipline.
What to Order
The handmade ravioli — the dish the kitchen has refined over decades, with seasonal fillings rotated weekly. Risotto in regional preparations; secondi rotated with the season. The wine list rewards a careful Italian bottle.
The Format
The dining room is comfortable and well-spaced for business lunch and dinner. Private dining accommodates corporate parties; the bar handles walk-ins.
Best Occasion: Close a Deal
Trattoria No. 10 handles a Loop deal lunch with practised confidence. The Italian format keeps the meeting focused; the wine list rises to whatever the negotiation requires; the address resolves the logistics.