Ummo offers nice dining in a spot to be seen at. The food is more than passable, and some of the dishes punch well above their weight. The restaurant is young yet refined, and the attention to detail elevates the entire experience. Ummo is a welcomed addition to Chicago’s Italian dining scene, even if it doesn’t quite reach into its upper echelon.
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