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Coco Pazzo

Coco Pazzo
300 West Hubbard Street
Chicago, IL 60610

Coco Pazzo Café
636 North Saint Clair Street
Chicago, IL 60611

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Since opening its doors in 1992, Coco Pazzo has earned its reputation as one of Chicago’s best Italian restaurants. Behind the concept of traditional Tuscan cuisine are Owner Jack Weiss and Executive Chef Chris Macchia, who strive to emulate the pinnacle of Tuscan tradition. At Coco Pazzo, the focus is straightforward—it is dedicated to the essence of Tuscan cuisine and culture. Featuring housemade pastas, grilled meats, and seafood, the menu’s dishes are prepared with the best local and seasonal ingredients. Always expressive and flavorful, Chef Macchia’s cooking style is in perfect harmony with the exceptional all-Italian wine list. Expect to peruse and sample from a well-rounded list, which boasts a large selection of popular and small production Italian wines. Attracting local and out-of-town guests alike, Coco Pazzo’s loft-like space sets the perfect scene for high-powered business deals, as well as intimate and relaxing gatherings with friends and family. Or, if you are in the Streeterville area, visit the equally exceptional Coco Pazzo Café, inspired by the original restaurant.

Award of Excellence from Zagat Survey; Distinguised Restaurants of North America -
Wine Enthusiast Award of Distinction -
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence -

antipasti::
Antipasti Misti  
The chef’s assortment of grains, vegetables, meat, and cheese
Mozzarella di Bufala  
Imported buffalo mozzarella DOP, oven-dried tomatoes, and basil
Funghi Arrosto  
Wood-roasted oyster mushrooms with crispy pancetta and raddichio
Polpo alla Grigilia  
Grilled octopus, cannellini beans, tomatoes, olives, and marjoram
Polenta con Cinghiale  
Polenta and Wild Boar ragù

insalate::
Speck e Mele  
Heirloom apples, speck, Belgium endive, almonds, and pecorino Toscana
Barbabietole Arrosto  
Roasted baby beets, citrus, goat's milk yogurt, and hazelnuts
Insalata di Cicoria  
Treviso, frisée, dandelion greens, roasted pears, aged balsamic, and grana

paste::
Fettucine di Castagne  
Homemade chestnut noodles, wild mushrooms, pumpkin, leeks, and speck
Mezzelune di Zucca  
Handmade heirloom squash-filled dumplings, brown butter, sage, and amaretti
Tagliolini Neri  
Black squid ink pasta, rock shrimp, zucchini, chiles, and basil
Rigatoni all Buttera  
Rigatoni with sausage, peas, tomato, Parmesan, and cream
Pappardelle con Coniglio  
Wide noodles with aromatic Tuscan rabbit ragù

secondi::
Branzino al Forno  
Whole Mediterranean sea bass, wood-roasted, served with Ligurian olive oil
Anatra Arrosto  
Half-roasted duck, grilled treviso, pine nuts, currants, and Vin Santo sauce
Costoletta di Vitello  
Grilled veal chop, roasted beets, Gala apples, celery root purée, and black truffle sauce
Stinco d’Agnello  
Red wine-braised lamb shank, pumpkin flan, and Swiss chard
Bistecca alla Fiorentina  
Wood-grilled 40oz beef porterhouse with arugula (for two, sliced tableside)