Daniel Ireland

Review of Ranalli's Lincoln Park

Ranalli's is so great! I went for dinner and drink...

Ranalli's is so great! I went for dinner and drinks on a Saturday evening. The place is huge! Its size allows it to be essentially two different establishments in one. Walking in the front door, you're met by a fun, energetic, upscale sports bar atmosphere, but the long building layout appeared to allow for a quieter experience in the back section located closer to the lake. Running the entire length of the building, they have one of the biggest outdoor patios I've seen in the city. I can wait until the weather warms, so I can go back and relax on their patio. The menu was very diverse with a ton of options. Sometimes I feel the term "bar food" reads as less than a compliment, but I will run the risk of saying that their "bar food" offerings were hands-down the best I've had in the city. Our party of four ordered 5 different items from the appetizer section of the menu and everything we had was top-notch! The Buffalo Chicken Egg-rolls make my mouth water just thinking about them and the chicken wings were absolutely perfect. The server even offered the option of having the wings done "naked" with the sauces on the side, allowing everyone in our party to enjoy them. The have a great cocktail menu and more than 10 craft beers on draft. Lastly, It was packed when we went and the service was above and beyond! Our server was so attentive, in an almost standing room only crowd, that there was never a moment where we were in need of anything. I am so impressed with Ranalli's! I will be back many times!