Bacchanalia Ristorante

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About the Business

Bacchanalia opened in May of 1979 as the the American Dream for Mr. and Mrs. Pieri to open their own restaurant. Born and raised in Pisa, Italy, they came to America for a better life.They both had a great passion for cooking. Mr. Pieri, while in the Italian Army, was the chef in his battalion. Mrs. Pieri always loved to experiment in her kitchen creating new recipes; her neighbors loved the samples!
The restaurant was an overnight success. Their daughter was to take a leave from college to help them out (39 years later, she still is there).
Bacchanalia has a repeat clientele, customers become like family.
The restaurant has a great friendly staff that makes you feel appreciated and comfortable.
The restaurant has a cozy, dining room atmosphere, nothing fancy but homey.
Mr. Pieri passed away in 2006, but his dream lives on as a reality. Mrs. Pieri is retired, but still helps out making the ravioli etc
Today, their children Paula and Dan run the restaurant. Buon Appetito

Established in 1979.

Business Name

Bacchanalia Ristorante

Specialties

Family owned and operated from the Tuscan Region of Italy since 1979, Bacchanalia has specialized in Authentic Italian Cuisine from the Tuscan Region & with influences from Bari, Italy. Old School Italian Cooking at Its Very Best. Family Owned and Operated for over 44 years. Our appetizer specialties are Baked Clams, Fried Calamari and Bruschetta Caprese. Our Homemade Pasta Specialties are Meat Ravioli, Capellini Marinara and our famous Lasagna. We have been renowned in Chicago for many years for our Chicken Specialties; Chicken Vesuvio, Chicken Bacchanalia and Chicken Parmigiana. Some of our Veal Specialties are Veal Parmigiana, Veal Saltimbocca and Veal Piccata Lombardo. We have a great Fresh Whitefish, Chilean Sea-Bass and Seafood and Pasta. We also have Char Broiled steaks from T-Bones, Lamb Chops, on special at certain times -USDA Prime Filet to Bone-In Veal Chop We have a wide range of desserts including our Homemade Tiramisu, Crispy Homemade Cannoli! Our success has been due to wonderful portions, consistently great quality and consistency in cooking of our food. Nothing is cooked in advance, everything is prepared to order. We are Available to Open for private Luncheons with parties of 30 or more. We also have a Nice Catering Menu and can delivery with orders of $250 or more. Amazing Italian food Guaranteed -Especially our Award Winning Lasagna! Featured on Food Network, Best of Chicago, Check Please, WGN in the Morning and More! Come let us feed you.

Amenities

Takes Reservations, Offers Delivery, Offers Takeout, Vegan Options, Accepts Credit Cards, Accepts Apple Pay, Accepts Cryptocurrency, Outdoor Seating, Casual, Moderate Noise, Casual Dress, Offers Catering, Good for Groups, Good For Kids, Good for Dinner, Street Parking, Valet Parking, Waiter Service, Free Wi-Fi, Full Bar, Wheelchair Accessible, TV, Women-owned, Private Dining, No Happy Hour, No Drive-Thru, Dogs Not Allowed, No Heated Outdoor Seating, No Covered Outdoor Seating, Bike Parking, Bring your own container allowed, Plastic-free packaging, Provides reusable tableware

Business Owner

Paula B. (Business Owner)

Leaving college at the age of 20, in 1979 I am still here running the restaurant along with my brother Dan. Our restaurant -is the small restaurant locals and newcomers alike still love to come to. We are not a franchise and we have been family owned and operated since day one. (May 1979) People feel like they are coming not only to dine, but also to visit us. We keep a close eye on our food, service, and staff to ensure everything is the way we want it to be, and how my mother and father envisioned and insisted it be.  Our Motto is Good Quality, Nice portions, Consistency and Fair prices to be Successful.  We are always trying to add new specials to our menu to make things interesting. Come let us feed you! Old School Italian at its Best. Our Baked Clams, Fried Calamari, Lasagna, (the Best in Chicago) Any of Our Vesuvio Entrees, Chicken Parmigiana are some of our signature dishes.   Try Us You Will definitely leave Very Satisfied and wanting to come back Again.

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• Food
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• Chicago, Illinois, United States
• Food
• Restaurants
• Italian

• Illinois, United States
• Food
• Restaurants
• Italian

• United States
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• Italian

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Italian, Comfort Food, Desserts