Muffaletta Muffaletta

Italian sandwich with cold cuts, cheese, and olive salad on a round sesame bread.

Ciao Osteria

Ciao Osteria

14115 Saint Germain Dr Centreville, VA 20121-2310, United States

Vegan • Italian • Seafood • Neapolitan Pizza


"I visited on a quiet Monday evening for some pre-game watching eating. Found my way to the longer bar (they have two actually — one about eight seats and the other three). Sam was one of the most pleasantly engaging barkeeps I have experienced in quite some time. He provided recommendations as well as a detailed explanation of the pizza oven and food philosophy of the restaurant and instances when owners greet customers.I ordered a hearts of palm salad, octopus with asparagus, and meatball/fries sides to eat there. I also took a superiore pizza and tiramisu dessert to go. The salad had great portions and proportions of ingredients (hearts of palm, artichokes, red peppers, and olives) which tasted crisp and fresh. My first time having octopus was well rewarded with good texture and meatiness feel to the octopus and again an appreciated portion size. Nice acidity from the accompanying lemon caper sauce too. Sam’s recommendation on the meatballs was well placed, as I enjoyed three meatballs that had good meat flavor with little binder, texture not too soft and not too firm, and fresh marinara. Fries were crisp and hot as well as not salty at all. I liked experiencing pizza the Italian way — lightly sauced with nearly perfect topping proportion, a little char on the bottom, and a great tasting crust. Ending with the homemade tiramisu (first time eating this dessert ever) was definitely the right call. Soft but such a light interior, well controlled sweetness from the marscapone cheese, and just the right amount of cocoa powder.Prices seem only slightly higher than what might be typical for the area. I definitely feel one can get satisfying value in any section of the menu. I have to try one of the pastas on my next visit and maybe a special or two and the housemade cannoli. I can totally see why this place has the popularity it does!"

City Social Restaurant And Bar

City Social Restaurant And Bar

120 N La Salle St Chicago, IL 60602, 60602-23ND, United States

Bars • Steak • Grill • Seafood


"City Social is an awesome find in a perfect location! We had theater tickets at the Cadillac Palace and wanted to grab a bite before the show. Made a reservation on Resy was delighted that this place was around the corner. The GM greeted us at the door and couldn't have been friendlier. The place is rather large but the wood/tile decor and small high top tables give it a kind of cozy urban kitchen vibe. A long bar extended down one full side of the restaurant and had large TVs above. They were very busy with happy hour business, Hawks fans catching the game, and families with little girls in Elsa dresses going to see Frozen.Our waiter was prompt offered great suggestions from the craft cocktail and dinner menus. I had a drink called a Potion 101 which was absolutely delicious. Yeah, I had more than one. ? Another person in my party had a gin drink that she loved. The American fare menu is expansive so you'd be hard pressed to find something that you didn't like. We decided on sharing small plates, so two of us had yummy french onion soup and wedge salads. We also shared a spinach artichoke flatbread pizza, amazing firecracker shrimp, fried pickles and boneless buffalo wings. Definitely elevated pub fare, so I'm excited to go back check out their other entrees. Prices were on par with downtown.I loved that the service was friendly and prompt but didn't make us feel rushed. Plus they got 5 stars in my book for consistently removing empty plates drink glasses one of my pet peeves when it's not done. Overall a great place to go before a show, after work or after a day on Michigan Avenue. We will definitely be back!"