Colletti‘s
4.2 (1,020)restaurant
4.2 (1,020)A four-generation Chicago staple serving classic Italian fare and thin-crust pizza in a room lined with family history.
Description
Founded in 1946 as El Centro Restaurant & Lounge at the Elston and Central intersection, the space accents its sleek modern dining room with archival photos and vintage menus on the walls. The kitchen balances traditional Italian cooking with seafood, minestrone soup, and American dishes. Guests can also settle onto the popular neighborhood patio, met by accommodating staff known for learning regulars' drinks and orders by heart.