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Merlo on Maple

16 W. Maple St.

Chicago , IL , United States http://www.merlochicago.com/

(312) 335-8200

A native of the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy where prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano-Reggiano originated, chef Luisa Silvia Marani now offers homemade Bolognese sauces and pastas to Chicago's Gold Coast residents at this authentic Italian eatery. Located in a historic brownstone that is more than one hundred years old, Merlo on Maple features wood paneling and white-clothed tables topped with silver candlesticks and bouquets of red roses, making it a popular choice for date night. An extensive wine list complements signature dishes like the handmade tagliatelle al ragu Bolognese.

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From Food & Wine , NOV 2004

This more formal offshoot of Merlo Ristorante has been received just as warmly as the original, thanks to co-owner Giampaolo Sassi's small-but-smart wine list and the menu of Emilia-Romagna classics by his wife and business partner, chef Luisa Silvia Mara...MORE
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