Gino & Marty's

"Gino & Marty’s is a busy Italian clubstaurant on Randolph. It’s also expensive, chaotic, and not very good. The cramped dining room overflows with people waiting 40 minutes past their reservation time. Once seated, you’ll have an uninspired meal that’ll take way longer than it should, filled with overdressed salads and mealy pasta. And if you love mixing Chubby Checker’s music with overcooked $72 steak, you’re in luck: you’ll probably hear “The Twist” in between some show tunes. Just book a table at Monteverde instead." - nick allen, adrian kane, veda kilaru

"What To Expect: Gino & Marty’s is a buzzy Italian spot that’s also expensive, chaotic, and not very good. The dining room overflows with people waiting 40 minutes past their reservation time. And while the second floor operates as the club, expect confusing music (think: show tunes mixed with Chubby Checker hits) and plenty of sparklers to appear on the already crowded main floor.  What’s Up With The Food: Prepare for an uninspired meal that takes way longer than it should, filled with overdressed salads, mealy pasta, and entrees like an overcooked $75 steak.  Verdict: Come here if you want to see and be seen—and maybe participate in a raffle for a pair of Louboutins, which apparently happens here." - veda kilaru, adrian kane

"Any Chicago restaurant associated with the words “West Loop,” “Italian,” and “bottle sparklers” is guaranteed to be busy. Such is the case with Gino & Marty’s, a buzzy Italian spot on Randolph. It’s also expensive, chaotic, and not very good. The dining room is cramped and crowded, overflowing with people waiting 40 minutes past their reservation time. Once seated, you’ll have an uninspired meal that’ll take way longer than it should, filled with overdressed salads, mealy pasta, and entrees like an overcooked $75 steak. Servers wander around like confused extras at the craft services table, and a terrible sound system plays everything from Chubby Checker to random show tunes. Skip this place and go to a sceney Italian restaurant that knows how to organize its chaos, like or . Or better yet, book a table at —at least then the wait will be worth it." - Adrian Kane

"Any Chicago restaurant associated with the words “West Loop,” “Italian,” and “bottle sparklers” is guaranteed to be busy. Such is the case with Gino & Marty’s, an Italian spot on Randolph. But it’s also expensive, chaotic, and not very good. The dining room is cramped and crowded, overflowing with people waiting 40 minutes past their reservation time. Once seated, you’ll have an uninspired meal that’ll take way longer than it should, filled with overdressed salads, mealy pasta, and entrees like an overcooked $75 steak. Skip this place.  " - adrian kane

"You know that really cute French spot on Randolph that you keep meaning to check out? Maude’s Liquor Bar? The place that, after two hours of reading the menu online, you finally decided is perfect for date night? It’s booked, and you’ve spent all your decision-making energy. Luckily The Front Room is right next door, which practically makes the decision for you. They have tasty New Orleans-inspired food, including things like a cheese plate, lobster campanelle, and grilled salmon. Also valid is just coming here for cocktails and a seat on their patio. Wave to the people at Maude’s." - adrian kane