Mismatched plates, dishes and chairs, and wood floors, a pressed tin ceiling, and an open working cooking station give this River North restaurant a timeless neighborhood feel. The refined Italian menu includes "Cicchetti" (small tapas-like snacks), the restaurant's specialty, as well asrick-oven pizzas, freshly made pastas, and meats that are cured in-house. The extensive, food-friendly wine list is organized by grape varietal and style and offers many selections in three sizes: the quartino (1/4 liter), mezzo (1/2 liter), and litro (1 liter).

Quartino Information:

• Italian menu. Lunch, dinner. Closed Thanksgiving, Dec 25. Bar. Casual attire. Valet parking. Outdoor seating.