Splashy, busy, and pretty much always fully booked, the Siena Tavern is a hip restaurant in the River North neighborhood with an Italian Top Chef alumni, Fabio Viviani, at the helm of the operation. The restaurant centers around a "from-scratch" concept, which is ingrained in every part of the establishment, including the restaurant décor (like the herb wall behind the bar).

If you ask anyone working in the restaurant what they recommend, you can expect to have them suggest the gnocchi, and with good reason. These tender parcels of potato are served in a truffle cream sauce and topped with fried sage and pancetta. Make sure to order the bomboloni for dessert and savor every bite of these airy, oversized doughnut holes for a memorable end to your meal. Don't forget to make a reservation!

51 W Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL, Phone: 312-595-1322

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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