"Ada Street is in an industrial part of Bucktown, and the unmarked entrance is on what looks like a frontage road. If you’re not expecting this, you might think your maps app is having an off day. But the isolated atmosphere is perfect when you want a quiet meal without fear of CTA buses interrupting a riveting date night conversation or weekly work gossip session—even its patio is safe from city noise. Get the Thai beef tartare with some spicy zip from chilis or any of their pastas, like squash agnolotti or rich gnocchi bathed in truffle cream. " - john ringor, adrian kane, nick allen