Barsotti's

"Julian Barsotti, the owner of multiple restaurants in the city, landed recommended status for Barsotti’s, one of his Italian joints that quietly serves excellent food day in and day out." - Courtney E. Smith

"Prolific local restaurateur Julian Barsotti opened this spot in 2023 and it’s been quietly attracting low-key local celebs and devotees of live music, which is on offer several nights a week. What goes under appreciated is the food menu. The club shares a kitchen with his beloved Italian restaurant Nonna and serves an excellent tapas menu that includes wood-oven pizzas, charcoal grilled meats, and even a few of Nonna’s “greatest hit” dishes." - Courtney E. Smith

"Italian. Done. Right. Jules Barsotti grabbed this corner space in the Shops at Highland Park and packaged this very light, deli / market look with killer tile, natural light, an open kitchen and let the cool ooze of Italian food / wine packaging fill in the blanks. But, as far as filling your stomach? Everything is really good. Killer meatball sammies. Delicious bruschetta. Incredible pastas. Fried raviolis. Light but wonderful salads. Wine? Yes. Glass or bottle? Your call." - Switch

"Oak Lawn lands a renovated Italian joint after Barsotti’s underwent a facelift. Now it’s homier than ever. This red sauce-style restaurant offers dinner and lunch, with its version of Sunday gravy, veal served in the styles of veal parmesan or veal piccata, and sausage and peppers." - Courtney E. Smith

"Oak Lawn lands a renovated Italian joint after Barsotti’s underwent a facelift. Now it’s homier than ever. This red sauce-style restaurant offers dinner and lunch, with its version of Sunday gravy, veal served in the styles of veal parmesan or veal piccata, and sausage and peppers." - Courtney E. Smith