Spiaggia

Chicago’s most well-known Italian restaurant, Spiaggia, recently had a make-over to spruce up its 30-year-old self; it has not skipped a beat. Not only is the food and service as tight as ever, the wine program—run by longtime Chicago sommelier Rachael Lowe—offers up the sort of quality you’d expect from one of Chicago’s longest running four-star restaurants. While Italian wine is undoubtedly the thing to drink on this 700-bottle list, the list of grower champagnes is also one of the city’s best. If you aren’t looking for the fine dining experience, hit the lounge at Spiaggia, where you can drink well in a more casual environment.