Prosecco
River North Gallery District, Chicago
Restaurant in Chicago, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Prosecco is a practical River North dinner choice when ease and location matter more than a documented chef-driven format or awards profile. Book it for a familiar evening out; cross-shop The Franklin Room, GT Prime, or Gingie if the occasion needs a clearer hook.
About Prosecco
For Prosecco in Chicago, dinner-hour service is Monday through Saturday, the venue is closed Sunday, and the dress code is smart casual. Details on cuisine, chef, menu format, pricing, awards, or reservation difficulty are not available. It is best approached as a practical dinner option rather than a claim-heavy destination pick.
For someone deciding whether to return, the useful question is simple: does Prosecco fit the time, city, and dress expectations for the night? It is open 5–9 PM Monday through Thursday and 5–10 PM Friday and Saturday. If the decision depends on a specific menu, dietary accommodation, price point, or special format, confirm those details directly before making it the anchor of the evening.
Use it for a Chicago dinner plan with clear hours
The clearest advantage is planning simplicity. Prosecco is open in the evenings six days a week, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday than on weeknights. That makes it easiest to evaluate as a dinner plan, not as a lunch option or an all-day dining stop.
Comparison still helps when the occasion needs a different fit. The Franklin Room, GT Prime, Gingie, Avli River North, and CoCoRo are other Chicago options to consider depending on the kind of night you want. Use the comparison to clarify your priorities, but do not assume Prosecco offers a tasting-menu format, award profile, price tier, or specialty service without confirming it directly.
The repeat-visit play is timing and expectation control
Go in with the right job for the restaurant. Prosecco may not be the place for a rare tasting counter, an awards case, or a hard-to-get reservation. Instead, its Chicago dinner hours and smart-casual dress code are straightforward factors to consider for your plan.
If the group is mixed, this is where caution helps. Details on dietary handling, menu structure, pricing, takeout, delivery, or specific dishes are not available, so parties with strict requirements should check directly before booking. For broader Chicago planning, use Our full Chicago restaurants guide to compare options across the city.
Planning details
- Location
- 710 N Wells St #12, Chicago, IL 60654
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- proseccochicago.com
- Phone
- +13129519500
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Prosecco reads as a quietly assured Italian room that favors refined, wine-forward dining over theatrical architecture. Tucked into suite 12 of a multi-tenant building on Wells Street, it functions like a neighborhood atelier rather than a destination temple; the space earns regulars through strength of list and consistent cooking rather than marquee presence. The menu leans toward northern-Italian, produce-driven traditions, and the wine program gives sparkling wines genuine editorial attention. The result is an approachable, polished classic Italian experience that prizes bottles and seasonal ingredients more than flash.
Best For
Prosecco is best-suited to evening dining where wine selection matters: diners come for a thoughtful Italian meal and a wine list that treats sparkling bottles as a feature, not an afterthought. Because it sits below the ticketed, high-commitment tier of River North fine dining, it works well for business dinners, date nights, and celebratory meals when guests want serious wine without the prepaying or long lead times of the city's most decorated rooms. Its suite location and neighborhood orientation reward repeat visits and reservations made on a normal restaurant cadence.
Ordering Tips
When ordering, give the wine list attention: the sparkling section (Prosecco, Franciacorta, Lambrusco) is highlighted in the description and is a clear point of emphasis for the room. Lean into shareable antipasti and pastas: the signature dishes listed (Orecchiette Tartufate, Fettuccine Al Granchi, Avocado Antipasti with Maine Lobster, Wagyu Carpaccio) reflect the kitchen’s strengths and the restaurant’s northern-Italian leaning. Expect to book in a typical River North rhythm rather than the ticketed approach of top-tier tasting rooms; reservations are practical and often sufficient for an evening at Prosecco.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm lighting and tasteful decor evoking a Venetian art gallery, creating an intimate and romantic atmosphere perfect for special occasions.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Italian wines, Craft cocktails, Prosecco
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Orecchiette Tartufate
- Fettuccine Al Granchi
- Avocado Antipasti with Maine Lobster
- Wagyu Carpaccio
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 710 N Wells St #12, Chicago, IL 60654
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to book if this does not fit
If the goal is a more defined special-occasion dinner, cross-shop GT Prime. If the group wants a stronger culinary hook rather than a general River North dinner, try Gingie.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Prosecco is the easier, more flexible River North choice when the plan is a conventional dinner and the group does not need a highly specific format. The Franklin Room is better for a bar-led night with a stronger drinks-and-ambiance angle, while Prosecco makes more sense when the table wants a restaurant-first evening.
For a clearer special-occasion signal, GT Prime has the steakhouse identity that helps justify a bigger night out. Gingie is the sharper pick for diners who want a defined cooking style, since its seasonal, live-fire focus gives the meal a stronger reason to choose it over a general neighborhood dinner.
Avli River North and CoCoRo are the better cross-shops when the decision is less about River North convenience and more about choosing a specific cuisine lane. Prosecco's case is strongest when availability, central location, and an easy dinner rhythm outweigh the need for a headline concept.
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Compare Prosecco
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosecco | Chicago | , | No published awards |
| Avli River North | Chicago | , | No published awards |
| CoCoRo | Chicago | , | No published awards |
| The Franklin Room | Chicago | , | No published awards |
| Gingie | Chicago | Seasonal, live-fire cooking | No published awards |
| GT Prime | Chicago | Steakhouse | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Prosecco?
Prosecco lists a smart casual dress code. Plan for polished but comfortable dinner attire rather than formal wear.
Is lunch or dinner better at Prosecco?
Dinner is the clear choice, as Prosecco is open from 5–9 PM Monday through Thursday, 5–10 PM Friday and Saturday, and closed Sunday. Lunch service is not available.
Does Prosecco handle dietary restrictions?
Details on dietary accommodations at Prosecco are not available. If anyone in your group has strict restrictions, ask the restaurant directly before you go. You can also compare other Chicago options such as CoCoRo when you need to evaluate a venue in advance.
Is Prosecco good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a Chicago dinner when its hours and smart casual dress code fit your plans. If the occasion depends on a specific cuisine, menu format, price point, or service style, confirm those details directly before choosing it over another option such as GT Prime.
How far ahead should I book Prosecco?
Information on reservation difficulty or how far ahead to book is not available. Consider the hours, 5–9 PM Monday through Thursday and 5–10 PM Friday and Saturday, and check Prosecco's official booking channels for current availability. You can also compare Chicago options such as Avli River North or The Franklin Room if timing is the main constraint.
