La Storia
Gold Coast, Chicago
Restaurant in Chicago, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
La Storia is worth considering for an easy Gold Coast dinner when location, room feel, and low booking friction matter more than a headline chef or published price tier. Wine-focused diners should check the current list before choosing it for a bottle-driven night; for a clearer value signal, compare it with Blue Door Kitchen & Garden.
About La Storia
For a Chicago meal plan, La Storia is best approached around its key planning details: it is open Wednesday through Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday, and lists a smart casual dress code. Make the decision around schedule and occasion, and check directly with the restaurant if cuisine, price, chef, awards, or a specific service format are important to your plans.
This is a practical choice for diners who want to consider La Storia as part of a Chicago outing without relying on extra assumptions. Before committing, confirm any details that matter to your group, such as the current menu, availability, seating preferences, and whether the restaurant can meet any special requests.
A Chicago option for low-friction plans
The strongest reason to choose La Storia is timing. Current hours list Wednesday and Thursday from 4–9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4–10 PM, and Sunday from 12–9 PM, with Monday and Tuesday closed. That schedule makes it most useful for plans from midweek through the weekend.
Book it when the schedule fits
In Chicago, not every restaurant decision needs to be built around scarcity or a long list of accolades. La Storia works as a candidate when its open days, listed hours, and smart casual dress code fit the occasion. For awards, rankings, neighborhood identity, or a specific dining format, check directly with the restaurant before making it the centerpiece of your plans.
The practical verdict: consider La Storia for a Chicago meal when the timing works, and confirm the current details that matter most before going. For broader planning around the city, use our full Chicago restaurants guide, then compare options by availability, occasion, and current details rather than relying on name recognition alone.
Planning details
- Location
- 1154 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- lastoriachicago.com
- Phone
- +13129155950
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Storia sits quietly on North Dearborn in the Gold Coast, leaning into a discreet, tradition-minded form of Italian fine dining. The room is meant to set the tone before food arrives, and the menu follows suit: housemade pastas, labor-intensive preparations and a wine list that treats Italian regions with real depth. Service and pacing skew formal and considered rather than flashy; the overall effect is sophisticated and intimate, the kind of neighborhood address that rewards attentive diners who appreciate technique applied to classic regional formulas.
Best For
This is a dinner-first destination for occasions that call for seriousness and subtlety: date nights, celebratory meals and business dinners all feel right at home here. The Gold Coast setting and the restaurant’s positioning inside Chicago’s premium dining tier make it a good pick when you want a composed, low-key but elevated experience. Tables favor intimate conversation over spectacle, and the cooking emphasizes housemade pastas and substantial mains, so plan this outing for an evening when you want a focused, sit-down meal rather than a casual stop.
Ordering Tips
Let the housemade pastas guide your choices: signature options like gnocchi with braised lamb shank ragu, pappardelle with pork and veal bolognese, and the wild boar or squid-ink pastas represent the kitchen’s strengths. Mains such as branzino and spalla di maiale underscore the restaurant’s classical Italian focus. The description flags a serious Italian wine program, so consider pairing pastas and rich ragùs with Italian bottles that highlight regional fits. Because the dining room is about discretion and craft, expect thoughtful preparations rather than gimmicks: order with an eye to traditional techniques and shared, convivial plates.
Venue details
Ambiance
Low-lit, intimate setting with soft Italian background music, red banquettes, and elegant decor featuring Chicago historical caricatures; cozy bar area and multiple dining rooms with beautiful old paneling.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Italian wine, Prosecco, Chianti
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- gnocchi with braised lamb shank ragu
- pappardelle with pork and veal bolognese
- squid ink pasta
- wild boar pasta
- branzino
- spalla di maiale
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1154 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Chicago Q, Notable alternative
- Blue Door Kitchen & Garden, American, $$
- Somerset, Notable alternative
- Astor Club: Chef's Table, Notable alternative
- 3 Arts Club Cafe, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How La Storia compares in Chicago
Choose La Storia when the brief is an easy Gold Coast dinner with less booking friction. Blue Door Kitchen & Garden is the clearer value comparison because it has a published American, $$ position; if budget predictability matters, Blue Door is easier to assess before committing.
3 Arts Club Cafe is the stronger choice when ambiance is the main event and the group wants a more scene-forward room. Chicago Q is a better cross-shop when the meal needs a more defined culinary lane, while La Storia makes more sense when the plan is flexible and neighborhood convenience carries the decision.
For a more structured special-occasion format, compare against Astor Club: Chef's Table. Somerset is also worth checking if the group wants a larger hospitality feel. La Storia's advantage is ease; its tradeoff is that diners have less public detail to judge price, cuisine, and wine depth in advance.
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Compare La Storia
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Storia | Chicago | , | , | No published awards |
| Chicago Q | Chicago | , | , | No published awards |
| Blue Door Kitchen & Garden | Chicago | American | $$ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Somerset | Chicago | , | , | No published awards |
| Astor Club: Chef's Table | Chicago | , | , | 2026 Forbes 4-Star2025 Michelin Plate |
| 3 Arts Club Cafe | Chicago | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book La Storia?
Check current availability directly, especially for Friday and Saturday, when the listed hours run 4–10 PM.
Is La Storia good for solo dining?
If you are planning to dine alone, confirm current availability and seating options before you go.
Can I eat at the bar at La Storia?
Plan to ask the venue directly if bar seating is important to your visit.
Is lunch or dinner better at La Storia?
Hours run Wednesday through Sunday, including a Sunday opening from 12–9 PM. Confirm the current service details if you are planning to go earlier on Sunday.
What should I wear to La Storia?
La Storia lists a smart casual dress code. Polished but comfortable attire is the safest interpretation.
