Fioretta

Dane Chilton
Aug 7
2 min read

Chicago, Illinois

Multiple visits — Summer 2025

Final Score: 4.2 — Recommended.

Confident, indulgent, and just a little performative.

Fioretta is built to impress. The space is moody, theatrical, and layered with detail with a lounge-style bar that glows low and slow. At the front, a jazz setup adds a dash of sophistication that sets the tone. It’s the kind of place where you want to order something stirred, sit back, and pretend you're not in law school.

That said, it draws a crowd that sometimes tries a bit too hard. You’ll see outfits curated more for Instagram than for dinner, and a general sense that some guests are here for the optics. That’s not a knock on the restaurant itself, but it does tint the vibe. Fioretta walks a fine line between stylish indulgence and theatrical overreach, and depending on the night, it lands on either side. Still, the atmosphere is rich, the energy palpable, and the room knows how to hold attention.

The Meal

Fioretta’s food matches the mood: bold and full of showmanship. The portions are generous, often too generous, but the execution holds.

Standouts:

Lobster Diavolo – Squid ink pasta, uni butter, spicy tomato sauce. The sauce is aggressive in the best way. HUGE!!!
Tuna Tartare – Served with sourdough crisps and calabrian chili oil. Balanced and plated with intention.
Oysters – Excellent. Served chilled with all the right accompaniments, and always impeccably shucked.

The steak program is extensive and executed with polish. There is a great bone-in ribeye, olive-fed wagyu, and a 44oz bistecca alla Fiorentina grilled over white oak. While I will say that it's impressive, the pricing makes an impression too. Nearly every protein-forward dish climbs well above $65, with some cuts reaching close to $200. It’s expensive, even for Fulton Market.

The bar program is strong, though not always smooth. Cocktails are well-made, but the front bar can get chaotic (the kind of chaos where you’re two-deep and still not acknowledged). Once seated, the experience is better. The wine list leans heavily Italian and Californian, with cuts from Barolo to Brunello, and a few Napa showpieces that break the $300+ mark. The curation is smart, but the sticker prices are real(ly insane).

The Experience

Service is confident and well-trained. The staff understands the theater of the space and plays their part. It’s clear Fioretta has invested in making guests feel looked after especially if you’re seated for a full meal rather than hanging near the bar.

Reservations are tough. If you want a weekend table, you have to plan ahead or prepare to eat late, sometimes near 11pm. The restaurant has become something of a scene. It feels part dinner, part destination, and that identity carries through in everything from the lighting to the pace.

The Dane Standard

Category Score

Palate 4.3

Atmosphere 4.5

Service 4.0

Identity 4.0

Final Score 4.2 Recommended. Stylish, indulgent, and mostly worth it.

Fioretta is Chicago’s answer to the modern supper club. It’s expensive, dramatic, and sometimes a little too pleased with itself. But when it works (and it often does) it’s a place you’re glad to be in. Come with friends. Order the tartare. And try to avoid the guy livestreaming his Negroni.