Singled Out: Enoteca Roma

Polenta claims the limelight at this Ukrainian Village nook.

By Nathaniel Zimmer

Usually relegated to a supporting role, polenta claims the limelight at this Ukrainian Village nook, where it's poured onto marble slabs and left to suffuse the table in a heavenly aroma before being anointed with sauces: venison bolognese, four cheese, and mushroom with sausage. That the venison is a touch bland is beside the point. This is the sort of communal dining experience that reminds you that half the reason for eating out is to enjoy the company and the conversation. 2144-2146 W. Division St.; 773-342-1011.


 

Photograph: Tyllie Barbosa

 
This article appears in the December 2007 issue of Chicago Magazine.

Did you like what you read here? Subscribe to Chicago Magazine »

 
 

Comments are moderated. We review them in an effort to remove foul language, commercial messages, and irrelevancies.

Reader Comments: 
Nov 30, 2007 04:12 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

I've heard incredible things about this place... can't wait to check it out.

Log In Create an account Post anonymously
Add your comment:
Create an instant account, or please log in if you have an account. Anonymous comments are enabled.
Email address (not displayed publicly)  Password
 
Enter your comments below:
Verification Question:
What is 4 + 7 ?     This is so we know you are a human and not a spam robot.