Dimmi Dimmi Corner Italian opened in August in Lincoln Park, occupying the longtime Tarantino's space and drawing full houses nightly. The restaurant functions as a relaxed neighborhood spot suitable for families, celebrations, friend gatherings, and date nights, with low music and dim lighting. Bar seating is first-come, first-served and can lead to crowding near the host stand on busy nights. Executive chef Matt Eckfeld's menu emphasizes red-sauce classics and tavern-style, paper-thin pizzas, along with starters like baked clams casino and Chicago-inspired Italian beef-style carpaccio. Pizzas feature generous toppings, including sausage, vodka sauce, 'nduja, and Calabrian chile. Cocktails follow Italian profiles, including a Calabrian dirty martini.
"A laid-back neighborhood spot that works for just about any occasion. On my visit, a family had dinner while the kids kept busy with iPads. At another table, staff acknowledged a birthday with a celebratory dessert. Groups of friends gathered to catch up, and couples tucked into two-person booths along the exposed brick wall. The bar - where I sat - is first come, first served, but there's little space to wait on a busy night."
"Executive chef Matt Eckfeld's menu showcases red-sauce classics and tavern-style pizza. The baked clams casino is a nice starter. Nine clams arrive nestled in their shells, crowned with a spicy breadcrumb crust and bacon; a squeeze of lemon helps cut through the richness. For a Chicago spin, the Italian beef-style carpaccio comes dressed with giardiniera, shaved Parmesan, and a drizzle of beef jus aioli."
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