Detail for Mado (closed) : Restaurant, Italian

Bucktown's newest hot spot for quality food is now open for any meal, be it breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Chef owners Rob and Alli Levitt opened Mado after cooking for some of Chicago's highly acclaimed restaurants. The name Mado refers to Marie-Louise Point, the wife of Fernand Point, chef/owner of La Pyramide in Vienne, France E Fernand was not allowed to take a prepared dish out of the kitchen until it got his wife's approval. His nickname for his wife was "Mado". - wm, 06/21/2008

Mado highlights include house-cured charcuterie, house-made pastas, wood-fired and rotisserie meats, and lunch paninis. An affordable neighborhood option, all entrees are under $20. Pastries and shortbread cookies are not only drop-in but also take-out favorites.

The atmosphere is relaxing and uncluttered. The dining room is rustic, casual, and crisp. A large reclaimed farmhouse table is the focus of the dining room. It is used for communal dining family dinners or large parties. Bamboo tables surround the area, amongst the exposed brick walls and wood flooring. Bright red leather chairs bring a vivacious splash of color



to the room. Guests can bring in their own bottles of wine until the Liquor License is approved by the City. - wm, 06/21/2008

Mado has changed their hours. Their current hours are 11 AM - 2:30 PM, and 5 - 10 PM Tuesday - Thursday, 11 AM - 2:30 PM, and 5 - 11 PM Friday and Saturday, and 10 AM - 2:30 PM, and 5 - 9 PM Sunday. They also just have lunch and dinner Tuesday through Friday (no breakfast), but brunch is Sundays 11 AM - 2:30 PM. - wm, 10/12/2008

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1 planet: Below par, skip it.
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