Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio is a must-visit Italian restaurant located at West Madison Street in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood. This restaurant offers a unique blend of Italian culture and cooking, with influences from Chef Sarah Grueneberg’s trips around the world and her family heritage. Monteverde is a James Beard award-winner that serves up delicious dishes inspired by Spanish flavors like grilled octopus and brown butter-roasted mushrooms. With extended lunch hours, reservations available via Resy, and walk-ins welcome, Monteverde is the perfect spot to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine any day of the week.
(2049)

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09/08/2026

We all scream for the Blueberry Saba Sundae!

Fav sweet of the season🫐🫐🫐

Our newest ravioli on the block gets inspiration from the Chicago classic- beef and peppers.These ravioli are filled wit...
08/26/2026

Our newest ravioli on the block gets inspiration from the Chicago classic- beef and peppers.
These ravioli are filled with tender braised Wagyu beef cheek, fried summer peppers and peperoncini brined celery- tied together with smoked Fiore Sardo Pecorino cheese

📸 Shlebie Blanderson

Cozy into this bowl of spaghetti alla chitarra with sweet corn, fresh burgundy truffles spiked with a touch of toasted g...
08/12/2026

Cozy into this bowl of spaghetti alla chitarra with sweet corn, fresh burgundy truffles spiked with a touch of toasted garlic and anchovy, and healthy amount of white wine and…butter 🤫

The Midwest sweet corn is in peek perfection right now! Just gotta get all rain to slow down for the rest of summer. We love bringing this favorite back to the menu.🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽

08/05/2026

This August, our shortcake becomes “Tutti Frutti”meaning “all fruits” from our local farms Mick Klug Farms and Seedling Fruit

This shortcake is adorned with peaches, nectarines, apricots, raspberries, blueberries & freeze dried strawberries. Classic components remain with a ton of whipped cream and angel food cake. And of course our MV touch homemade lemon marmalatta.

🍰 🍓🫐🍑🍋🍰

📹 by Bailey Sullivan

Lamb Chop Scottadito with Grilled Escarole, Eggplant Sott’olio and LabnehThese lamb chops are so good you’ll want to pic...
07/22/2026

Lamb Chop Scottadito with Grilled Escarole, Eggplant Sott’olio and Labneh

These lamb chops are so good you’ll want to pick up the bone and get all the little charred bits!

📸 Bailey Sullivan

Our Roman Queen Aubergine is Cover Girl Ready. 👑🍆Crispy on the outside, impossibly silky within, layered with housemade ...
07/15/2026

Our Roman Queen Aubergine is Cover Girl Ready. 👑🍆

Crispy on the outside, impossibly silky within, layered with housemade pomodoro and Parmigiano Reggiano, then finished with scamorza, stracciatella, and basil. It’s everything you love about eggplant parm—just dressed for the runway.

Come meet the queen.

The Italian answer to a perfect weekend hang?Stuzzi to share. Spritzes to sip. Sunshine on the patio.We’ll take care of ...
07/10/2026

The Italian answer to a perfect weekend hang?

Stuzzi to share. Spritzes to sip. Sunshine on the patio.

We’ll take care of the rest. ☀️🇮🇹

Have you met the Basil Exposition? 🌿🍸One of our newest martinis, dreamed up by our barman, Jordan, is bright, herbaceous...
06/27/2026

Have you met the Basil Exposition? 🌿🍸

One of our newest martinis, dreamed up by our barman, Jordan, is bright, herbaceous, and just the right amount of unexpected.

• St. George Basil Eau de Vie
• Judson & Moore Vodka
• Giffard Pamplemousse Liqueur
• A dash of Fire Lemon Bitters

Served ice-cold, up, and finished with a sun-dried tomato–stuffed olive. One sip and you’ll see why it’s quickly becoming a favorite.

See you at the bar or the patio!🍸⛱️🌻

Sarah’s Spuntino aka the best simple snack in all the lands.Parmigiano ReggianoBalsamico from our BarrelsHoly Cow Salami...
06/26/2026

Sarah’s Spuntino aka the best simple snack in all the lands.
Parmigiano Reggiano
Balsamico from our Barrels
Holy Cow Salami
Housemade Grissini

Stunning Lobster Mezzaluna Ravioli with Sea Beans and Candied Lemon perfect for Summer!🦞🍋🦞🍋🦞🍋🦞🍋🦞🍋🦞🍋🦞🍋🦞🍋🦞🍋
06/17/2026

Stunning Lobster Mezzaluna Ravioli with Sea Beans and Candied Lemon perfect for Summer!

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Y’all, it’s happening — our beloved Gramigna pasta with Norcina sausage and ALL the peas is back on the menu today! 🫛🫛🫛🫛...
06/03/2026

Y’all, it’s happening — our beloved Gramigna pasta with Norcina sausage and ALL the peas is back on the menu today! 🫛🫛🫛🫛🫛🫛

Gramigna, which translates to “little weeds,” is a curly, elbow-shaped pasta from the region of Emilia-Romagna. We make ours in-house using our bronze-die extruder, giving it the perfect texture to catch every bit of sauce.

Our Norcina sausage is made with prosciutto, black garlic, and a touch of nutmeg. We render the sausage until rich and savory, then toss it with the pasta and all the sweet spring peas. A few generous handfuls of Parmigiano Reggiano bring everything together before we finish it with fresh orange zest and a drizzle of orange blossom honey.

An absolute favorite of and our guests year after year. Come get it while pea season is still here. 💚🫛🍝

Address

1020 West Madison Street
Chicago, IL
60607

From the Loop area of Chicago, take the green line train heading towards Harlem/Lake and get off at the Morgan Station. From there, walk northwest on W Lake St towards N Ada St until you reach West Madison Street.

For those driving, take I-290 W to exit 28A for Ashland Ave. Turn right onto S Ashland Ave and then turn left onto W Madison St. The restaurant is on your right.

Parking options include street parking or the nearby Randolph Fulton Market Parking Garage located at 165 N Ada St.

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 10:30pm
Saturday 11am - 10:30pm

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What people say

Italian restaurants are known for their delicious and authentic cuisine that is loved by people all over the world. Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood is a perfect example of this. This Italian restaurant offers a unique blend of traditional Italian cooking with influences from Chef Sarah Grueneberg's travels around the world, as well as her family heritage.

One of the standout dishes at Monteverde is the chicken and asparagus ravioli, which is part of their May Year of the Vegetable specials. The dish features perfectly cooked asparagus paired with spinach, ramps, preserved lemon, and pecan breadcrumbs. Another must-try dish is the Gramigna alla Salsiccia, which has a Norcina-style spin with black garlic sausage, sweet peas, parm fonduta, and orange blossom honey.

Monteverde also offers a variety of homemade pastas that are sure to satisfy any pasta lover's cravings. Their hand-cut tagliatelle tossed with lamb and prosciutto sugo braised with tagine-inspired spices and confit cherry tomato, artichokes, green garlic, and mint is a new addition to their menu that you won't want to miss.

In addition to their delicious food offerings, Monteverde also provides an inviting atmosphere that makes diners feel right at home. With its warm lighting and cozy seating arrangements, it's the perfect place to enjoy a romantic dinner or catch up with friends over some delectable Italian cuisine.

Overall, Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio is an excellent choice for anyone looking for an authentic Italian dining experience in Chicago. With its flavorful dishes made from fresh ingredients and welcoming ambiance, it's no wonder why this restaurant has become such a popular destination among locals and tourists alike.