665973 Mon Nov 09 18:43:40 -0800 2009 4 7 Chicago Area 0 5168852 Does anyone have any suggestions for good Italian restaurants in Chicago (north side, if possible)? Thanks so much! Mon Nov 09 18:43:40 -0800 2009 115231 Lenzo 1 5177895 My fave is Volare, just off Mich. Ave at, I think, Illinois. You have to walk downstairs to the east. It's oldstyle, but very, very good. Shrimp and veal, in particular. Thu Nov 12 23:09:46 -0800 2009 5168852 104864 Pete Oldtown 2 5179107 I agree on Volare. I also had a great meal recently at Rosebud Trattoria (used to be Ballo) kitty-corner from Ben Pao on Illinois. Fri Nov 13 10:47:56 -0800 2009 5177895 92421 jbontario 1 5182979 If you want a local trattoria, try the Bocca della Verita in Lincoln Square. The ossobuco is absolutely real. Nice staff and service, too. (laboccachicago.com). Sun Nov 15 08:17:43 -0800 2009 5168852 1083300 skokieam 1 5183007 I like Buena Terra on California Ave in Logan Square and Terragusto (two locations: one on Addison; one on Armitage). Sun Nov 15 08:35:33 -0800 2009 5168852 24468 chicgail