The chef behind the former Pelago returns with a self-titled Italian restaurant in the former Spiaggia space at One Magnificent Mile, overlooking the lakefront. The menu runs from cuttlefish and octopus antipasti to lamb ragu pasta and family-style dishes for four.
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OpenedOct 2026
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