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Chicago Bites #101
Prosecco

Orecchiette Tartuafate
The orecchiette tartuafate was very tasty, but too rich to finish.

Prosecco is the new Italian offering on the Wells Street dining corridor that takes the place of the old Xel-ha restaurant. The two places couldn't be more different -- Yucatan cuisine has been replaced by rich, well-served Italian pastas and seafood. Do we think this restaurant will last longer than its predecessor? Tune in and find out.

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00:00 - 01:45 Are they in business? Appearances.
01:46 - 02:57 Restaurant Week
02:58 - 05:30 Starting at Prosecco
05:31 - 08:35 Portions & pastas
08:36 - 09:56 Surf & turf
09:57 - 12:46 Desserts & service
12:01 - 14:03 Ratings and sign-off


Prosecco
710 N Wells St.

Bridget's Ratings:
Food Quality: 4/5
Value: 3/5
Service: 4/5
Ambiance: 5/5
Overall: 7/10

Tammy's Ratings:
Food Quality: 4/5
Value: 3/5
Service: 4/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Overall: 7/10

Average price per person: $60

Polpetti e Calamari Grigliati
The calamari was one of our favorite appetizers.

Related Chicago Bites Posts:
Fiorentino's Cucina Italiana
Leonardo's
Terragusto
Trattoria Trullo
Xel-ha (even though it's closed!)

On-line buzz about Prosecco:
Metromix
Yelp

Check out our Prosecco photos on Flickr.

Rigatoni Norcina
The homemade pastas will keep us coming back.

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