Macello Cucina di Puglia

I understand why this is such a popular restaurant. The food was amazing but the highlight was our waiter. I so badly wish I could recall his name but he was phenomenal. From wine recommendations, where he knew such intricate flavor profiles about each bottle, to the food recommendations we were grateful we chose, for the entire meal was phenomenal. The pizza and pasta sauces tasted of fresh tomatoes and basil and was the talk of the table. Only critique is that the room is large and noise carries, so it was a little too loud and difficult to hear small conversations for a Thursday evening. But overall, would highly recommend just for a scrumptious meal paired with great wine.

The restaurant is as I remember it before Covid - a pleasant dinning experience with delicious food and wine. Meeting friends here for a midweek dinner on a beautiful spring evening was a perfect. Wednesday is half off on selected bottles of wine, my chef friend selected a wonderful red one. It helped us ignore the occasional passing train above. We enjoyed the patio - maybe a freshen-up this spring is needed .We shared our dinner selections: fried calamari, pizza Macello & faro ai frutti du mare . Dessert was cava and cake. There is a deli in the front entrance, a large dinning room with colorful murals & lanterns and patio in back. The location is out of the restaurant bubble but worth the trip.

Restaurant week review:1. Fried Artichoke & Cauliflower2. Cavatelli al Forno3. Lamb Chop4. Tartufo Di Nocciola - cocoa covered hazelnut truffle with cacoa liqueur The quality of food can be summed up as well-made but not particularly special. Fried artichoke was tasty. I liked the batter although it could be crispier. Cavatelli pasta was homely. Lamb chop was tender and juicy but wasn't seasoned. Tartufo Di Nocciola was basically a chocolate sauce covered chocolate ice cream. Again, not bad, not incredible.Service was not the greatest. Staff were slow to change out our plates and not all of them sometimes. But our interactions with them were nice.

This a fun looking place with an old time feel. The service Is excellent! The wines and mixed cocktails were great too. The food was very good. The one item we had that was the winner was their pizza! Right out of a wood burning stove and the ingredients tasted like they were imported from Italy! The crust was crispy right to the center.I would definitely go back again!

This restaurant is located in the west loop area, and the atmosphere is wonderful. You enter and walk into an old shopfront with plenty of Italian cheeses to choose from. The seating area has beautiful lanterns adorning the ceiling and murals along the walls.We ordered burrata to share, which was quite yummy. Additionally, we ordered the pizza barese and risotto barese with sausage. I enjoyed both, feeling the pizza was better than the pasta. In terms of pricing, the food here is a bit on the expensive side though pretty comparable to surrounding restaurants.

Macello's Restaurant Week Dinner MenuMy dining experience at Macello during Restaurant Week was a gastronomic journey, featuring a delightful $59 four-course menu. Our order included succulent lamb chops, creamy risotto, and decadent desserts, with the meal commencing on a high note with freshly baked Italian bread.Food: 5/5The lamb chops were a highlight, perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. The risotto showcased culinary expertise with its rich and creamy texture, while the desserts added a sweet finale to the meal.Service: 5/5Macello's service was impeccable throughout the evening. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and ensured a seamless dining experience. The dessert menu is prepared when we almost the main dish.Ambiance: 5/5The restaurant's ambiance enhanced the overall enjoyment of the evening. When you get in the main entrance, procurement session is on your left. Once you passed that area, you entering the dining area with the bar on your right. (playing NFL by that time)Even Marcello didn't provide a romantic vibe, the warm and inviting atmosphere created the perfect backdrop for savoring each course. Price: 5/5With the Restaurant Week menu priced at $59 for four courses, the value for the quality of the dishes was exceptional.Macello's Restaurant Week experience showcasing delectable dishes, impeccable service, and a welcoming ambiance. The $59 four-course menu is a fantastic opportunity to indulge in the restaurant's offerings without compromising on quality. I look forward to returning for more memorable dining experiences at Macello!

This place is adorable. The veggie pizza was topped with amazing fresh veggies and wood fired right in front of us. Our server, Valerie, was delightful and attentive. The atmosphere is so wonderful! Loved the Italian music. Had a great birthday celebration here! Can't wait to come back!

I was prepared to make a glowing recommendation of this low-key Italian restaurant in the Fulton Market area of Chicago. The food was wonderful and our server was personable and helpful. What soured the evening was the GM walked through the restaurant and spoke to every table in the place EXCEPT ours. What's with that? We were there for more than an hour and generously spent money and ordered food so...why not ask us how we were enjoying ourselves? That pretty much sealed it for us- great food but felt dissed. Won't go back.

Valentine's Day dinner with the family... we were escorted to our table right away, the inside is unpretentious and cosy with wood fire - pizza oven and minimal decorations. Our server Joseph brought out our drinks and accidentally dropped beer on me and broke the bottle . My new red dress messed up and I was wet and uncomfortable for rest of the evening. My wine was served in a stemless glass not sure why , didn't enhance my experience of the good Pinot noir. We got the mussels, delicious! Some sausage appetizer and Main course whole chicken, pasta and seafood risotto. Dessert cannoli and tiramisu. Loved the pasta sauce wish they sold in the deli up front. They offered lemon cello @ the end for the valentines. Not sure if I want to come back .

We came here for a weekend dinner and it was packed! The interior has a lot of natural light and there are decorative balls on the ceiling that light up once it gets dark! We ordered a seafood mussel dish and a salad for our appetizer. The mussels were so delciiius and juicy! Next we ordered sea bass, seafood pasta, and a truffle oil mushroom pasta. Let me tell you. The sea bass was 15/10!!!!! So tender and buttery and flaky. I fell Inlove! We also got a flan like caramel flavored dessert. Overall, the service was amazing and the food was incredible! I would definitely come again!!