Angelo's Wine Bar

Wine bar · Albany Park

Angelo's Wine Bar

Wine bar · Albany Park

3026 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Highlights

This cozy family-owned eatery has been dishing out pizza and Italian classics since '62, blending easy charm with a nod to classic films and great service.

3026 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 Get directions

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$30–50 · Menu

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@eater

"Originally opened in 1962 as a pizzeria, Angelo’s underwent a makeover in 2016 and added a wine program and new dishes. The neighborhood spot now features thin-crust pizzas, pasta, salads, charcuterie, bruschetta, steak, and more alongside bottles and flights. Outdoor dining is available on the patio. Come on Wednesdays for half-price bottles and live jazz. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Naomi Waxman, Eater Staff, Ashok Selvam

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@onthegrid

"A dine-in and delivery pizza parlor since the 60s, Angelo’s was recently completely renovated and now offers upscale, “refined rustic” Italian food for dinner and weekend brunch. With large windows open in the summer it’s perfect for an after-work Manhattan or three. Bonus: instead of sports the flat screens show classic black and white Italian films." - Bark Design

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@eater

"Founded in 1962, Angelo’s underwent a makeover in 2015 that transformed it from a neighborhood pizzeria to a wine bar. It still features thin crust pizzas, but now also pasta, salads, charcuterie, bruschetta, sandwiches, and more alongside bottles and flights. The patio is one of the few outdoor spots in Albany Park." - Naomi Waxman, Eater Staff

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"Angelo’s has been open since 1962, and over the past few years, it’s become even more of a Ravenswood hotspot by amping up its wine program. Try a wine and snack flight or pair a bottle with either a Chicago- or “Old World”-style pizza. Do it all while enjoying a quiet, relaxing evening on the patio." - Adam Rothbarth

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@onthegrid

"Angelo's Wine Bar, Albany Park. A dine-in and delivery pizza parlor since the 60s, Angelo’s was recently completely renovated and now offers upscale, “refined rustic” Italian food for dinner and weekend brunch. With large windows open in the summer it’s perfect for an after-work Manhattan or three. Bonus: instead of sports the flat screens show classic black and white Italian films."

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Elizabeth Dorwart

Google

This was an average dinner! Service was solid and attentive, but the food was just okay. The pimento deviled eggs were nothing special and wouldn’t order again. The short rib ravioli was also okay but on the bland side. My companion said this wasn’t their favorite cacio e Pepe either. No big complaints but nothing worth returning for.

Joe Olivier

Google

Nice ambiance, good wine selection, outdoor patio is pleasant and it’s always nice to have a neighborhood place to walk to. Good pizza. I enjoyed the classic black and white films playing on the televisions. However, the small plates and mains that I tried on the food menu weren’t great. Last time I went I had the ribs, which were overcooked and presented in a sticky sauce with bits of Romano cheese stuck on. The chicken piccata was a nice portion size but is something I could have whipped at home with store bought pasta, some capers, and pan fried chicken breast. Probably best for drinks and apps or pizza delivery than a full dining experience.

Z Fey

Google

The service was so fantastic, but the food was very mid and very expensive for the quality. The fettuccine was clearly grocery store low end pasta and some sauce from a jar and very close to $20. Also, giving low marks for the ambiance because the music was absolutely horrible I’m talking the Rick Roll song and similar ones at pretty high volume. I also do not eat meat though, so maybe the meat offerings are better and I did not try the pizza. Love a queer friendly and run location, but the menu needs work.

Nicole Brown

Google

Very comfortable atmosphere. The bar is lit up red the lights are down low and black&white movies are playing on the big screens and yes there is music🎵 very good music too! Servers are pleasant and hospitable, the food is appetizingly great! And don't forget Dessert... The Chocolate Fudge cake... oh so chocolatey!!

Nj El

Google

The food quality has gone downhill so badly... my family and I have been in the neighborhood for many years and supported this place over the years, but at this point it feels like charity. Menu has been slashed down to nothing, and what they still do offer is bland and tasteless. Unseasoned shrimp, sauces taste like from a jar... I miss the beloved Angelo's we used to frequent.

Hallie Cohen

Google

I just moved into the neighborhood and my partner and I decided to check this place out on a whim and I am so glad we did, because i will be coming here weekly from now on! it didn’t hurt that we walked in on a wednesday, which is when they do half price bottles! 😉 I haven’t had service this good in years, and the food exceeded expectations! Gigi, the sommelier was serving us and checked in very often, recommended a great bottle for us as we aren’t typically wine drinkers, and was just so kind and cool! She really made the experience for us, but we also loved the food! We had the calamari, spring salad, and three olive pizza and loved all of it. Everything was seasoned perfectly, you can tell the chef actually tastes their own food, lol. I also thought the prices were very reasonable. All of that food and a bottle of wine came out to about $70. I can’t wait to come back and try more food. Lastly - there was a great live band playing the night we came in, and there are tons of great seating options. What a great welcome to the neighborhood 😊❤️

Lindsey Roehrborn

Google

Perfect date night spot! Nice lighting/ambience and you could tell everyone there was having a good time. They also had old black-and-white films playing on the screens which was a cute touch. Service was great - perfect level of attention while still feeling like we could take our time. We loved the stuffed mushrooms and all the wine we drank. Entree-wise I definitely think I'll go for pizza next time around. The pasta we got was pretty good but didn't hold a candle to some other places in the city and the pizza options looked incredible. Dessert might've been the highlight - we got tiramisu and the lemon layer cake and I'm not sure I could pick a favorite.

Tracee Young

Google

First thing First, the food was amazing! Brunch, breakfast pizza,avocado toast, spinach caesar salad,cocktails ,beer and wine. Beautiful and cozy place. Service was impeccable ,Krista is awesome, she was very helpful with wine and food pairing, patient, friendly and a lot of fun. The best customer service I have received in a long, long time.Just everything on point! My new favorite restaurant!