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| - Blu Ristorante, located in the heart of Yorkville at 17A Yorkville, is an Italian restaurant based on authentic classic cuisine created by executive chef Massimo Callovini.
The restaurant is made up of a stone walled, dimly lit interior, both elegant and romantic. There was a live pianoist playing, reminiscent of an extremely well-executed fine dining experience and a refreshing change from the typically loud bustle of other restaurants in the area.
The good: The menu had a good variety of appetizers, pastas and meats. The Truffled Beef Carpaccio ($16) and the Grilled Calamari ($14) were both cooked to perfection. The beef was sliced very thinly with pickled mushroom, crispy capers, crostini and parmigiano. The grilled calamari was infused with pepperonata, olives, capers, chilli olio and argula.
The Bad: It's a pretty pricey restaurant, but it is in the heart of Yorkville.
The Crowd: 30-somethings enjoying a nice relaxing night out with a group of friends, or the perfect date night for just about anybody. photo-2
Overall: The restaurant is very cozy, initimate and charming; the perfect place for a date night. The food, atmosphere and service were amazing. The servers gave us the right attention and the food came quickly so we still had time to enjoy a Friday night out on the town!
Pricing: $14-16 for martini's, $10-20 for appetizers, & $20-30 for entrees
17A Yorkville Ave, 416-921-1471, or online for reservations
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