Casati's Modern Italian Resturant

This is actually my second time coming here. The food was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere was perfect. It’s not too upscale but not too casual either. The white wine was delicious the bottle was affordable as well. I ordered the eggplant parmigiana and my partner ordered the steak. In our opinion the steak wasn’t worth the price but to each their own. The staff was incredible and made us feel welcomed. Their eggplant parmigiana is top tier and that’s why I came back!

Superior food at a phenomenal price. Seriously… food like this at other places is much more expensive. Great atmosphere as well.

Enjoyed an incredible NYE dinner here. We arrived late to our reservations and were still sat promptly with a smile. Our party only tried food from the vegan menu, but everything was delicious, freshly made, and perfect portion sizes. The cocktails were delicious and not light on the liquor. Our waiter was truly the star of this entire experience. He gave us a rundown of the restaurant’s history, and was happy to answer our questions about appetizers, vegan options, pastas, cocktails, and anything else that came to mind. Writing this review almost immediately after my meal there and very happy we chose them to ring in the new year. Looking forward to many more visits in 2024

All five in my party had an amazing experience. Our server Neil was amazing and made sure to emphasize our special occasion. One of the best espresso martinis I've had and the house limoncello was fantastic. Overall, great food, drinks, and service. The one recommendation would be for the parmesan truffle fries to have a bit more salt and to be served with some aioli. A minor complaint however and was easily fixed. Nice touch of hospitality with the owner coming over to introduce himself and personally wish my friend a happy birthday.

This was my 1st visit to Cassati’s although I have passed it by in my car for several years. I stopped in to pick up an order but decided to have a drink at the bar while waiting. I appreciated the very friendly and warm welcome from the hostess who is a wonderful person. The bar is quite large, comfortable seating, very nice subdued lighting, modern and welcoming. I ordered an Italian cocktail from the bartender Adam who was not familiar with it although he said he’d look it up. I instead ordered a more well known cocktail which was well made. Maybe next time he will have looked up the original cocktail. I would have had a cup of coffee before leaving but the bartender was busy with other tasks even though I was the only one in the bar. He seems a bit aloof and not really interested in engaging with customers which is a bit odd. Many wine bars at least offer a glass of water and a coaster or napkin with the drink. The bartender did not provide either. I was surprised there were no bar snacks offered or available which would have made the experience better. I was hoping for a true Italian aperitivo where small portions of food could be ordered with your cocktails since the restaurant is owned by native Italians. The pappardelle ragu that I ordered for take out turned to be a great choice with home made noodles unlike other restaurants that make them out of a box or package. The flavors and preparation were spot on! Compliments to the chef. While I have access to excellent Italian restaurants in Old Town, I’m sure I’ll be back to Cassati’s and will again try to order an Americano! This is a true gem in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The 5 stars were primarily because of the nice hostess, interesting restaurant design and for the delicious food. Sadly the bar service was not a highlight.