About this venue
Laura Sosnowski
PRIVATE DINING MANAGER
At Eataly Chicago, your wedding celebrations come to life with the warmth, flavor, and charm of authentic Italian hospitality. Located in the heart of the city, our vibrant marketplace and collection of unique event spaces offer an unforgettable backdrop for every moment of your wedding journey — from intimate gatherings to grand galas.
Whether you’re planning a rehearsal dinner, welcome party, bridal shower, or an unforgettable wedding reception, Eataly Chicago offers flexible spaces that can accommodate everything from cozy dinners for your closest family and friends to spectacular celebrations for up to 1,800 guests.
A One‑of‑a‑Kind Italian Wedding Experience
Enhance your celebration with immersive culinary experiences that bring the magic of Italy directly to your guests. Our talented culinary team and expert artisans create interactive, memorable moments such as:
Parmesan wheel cracking presentations
Fresh mozzarella‑making demonstrations
Guided Italian wine tastings led by our wine experts
Handmade pasta stations, salumi & formaggi displays, and more
Each element is designed to honor Italian tradition while adding an unforgettable, personalized touch to your event.
Spaces to Suit Every Style
From elegant private dining rooms to market‑inspired spaces filled with energy and charm, Eataly Chicago offers a variety of environments to match your vision — whether you’re dreaming of a romantic candlelit dinner or a lively reception that flows across multiple unique spaces.
Full‑Service Planning & Exceptional Hospitality
Our dedicated events team partners with you at every step to craft a celebration that reflects your style, your story, and your palate. With customizable menus, seamless coordination, and genuine Italian hospitality, we make hosting your wedding event effortless and extraordinary.
Eataly Chicago is a restaurant and wedding reception venue located in Chicago, IL.
Meet the team
Laura Sosnowski
Private Dining Manager
Laura Sosnowski is the Private Event Manager at Eataly Chicago, bringing over a decade of hospitality and event‑management experience to every celebration she helps create. With a background in leadership roles across well‑known restaurant groups in Denver and Chicago, Laura has built a reputation for exceptional service, seamless coordination, and a passion for crafting memorable, food‑forward experiences. From intimate gatherings to large‑scale celebrations, Laura is dedicated to helping couples bring their vision to life with creativity, professionalism, and true Italian hospitality at the heart of Eataly.
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9/30/25
Very New York. Lol. Said with both sides of that coin. Super posh and spendy, but you really do get what you pay for. It took us a while to find the restaurant on the top floor, and all the other lovely imported items. And the lunch special fee...
d both my husband and I quite handily.
The tomato and fresh mozzarella fried rice balls were delicious and there were four to the starter plate. The tagliatelle with pork and beef bolognese was beautifully fresh. The pasta was obviously fresh, with that perfect snap and chew, and the slow cooked sauce stood up well to the snow of aged Parmesan that was grated on to of it. Sparkling water was served as a bottle as it should be where they sell three entire racks of truffle products, with white as well as black truffle. The waiter kept up a constant banter, with some stellar recommendations for farm to table restaurants in the area.
Afterwards, we went and got a fresh cannoli, with the pistachio ricotta piped into the super crisp shell when we ordered the pastry. It was perfect.
12/30/25
This place is amazing. Eataly Chicago is basically a two-story Italian food court — buzzing with energy and endless Italian options.
From fresh pasta and pizza to cheeses, pastries, espresso, and wine—there’s something for everyone. Such a fun...
spot to explore, eat, and share a great meal together.
10/26/25
Love Eataly!! and it exceeded my expectations. The italian culture and food Eataly really embraces just that! The restaurants are amazing, rich in flavor and true italian meals. You can have a glass of wine while you shop around the store. Very...
friendly staff and well educated on wines and foods. My wife and I walked in for a quick small lunch after having a few drinks at the signature room at the John Hancock yesterday. I got the prime rib sandwich from the sandwich station upstairs happy i did! Such a basic sandwich but so much flavor punch. Bread, prime rib,olive oil, salt and black pepper and that's it! The prime rib was so melt in your mouth tender amazing soft nice Fresh bread and top notch olive oil. We also had their pizza which was decent need bit more sauce but very good flavors. 100% recommend!
1/11/26
I ordered Cioccolata con Panna (Italian hot chocolate with whipped cream) and tiramisu. The hot chocolate was a bit too sweet for my taste, but milk was available at the self-service table to balance the flavor. The tiramisu was nice, with a go...
od portion size for sharing. The place is nice with several seating options.
10/07/25
One of the great disappointments in recent food memory. I’ve heard so many great things about Eataly. Not sure where those people went, but it’s not likely this Miracle Mike location. Had bucatini cacio e pepe that lacked flavor, cacio and pepe...
- see the photo of almost no pepper or cheese. I got a $27 bowl of pasta (nicely al dente) with almost nothing in it. I could have bought fresh pasta for 1/4 the price and also not gotten any cheese or pepper. The tagliatelle ragu had better flavor and actual ingredients, but you can see from the pasta that they clearly never cooked the two together - the wads of pasta were crunchy and inedible. I asked the man and woman at the restaurant host stand for recommendations, and they both said they didn’t eat the food there. Now I know why! Sadly, that $100 was an utter and complete waste for us. We won’t return. Find better food options pretty much anywhere.
The store is fun and has a gazillion options, including the fun pasta shapes and colors in the photo. The little pizza joint on the first floor was nice with a crispy slice of sopressata.
It was 2p on a Monday for reference.
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