We recently visited for an event and they had totally packed the place. The last time I ate at Caro Mio, they were located off Montrose so it was nice to see their newer location on Lincoln where the would get more traffic to see their location. If you're able to find street parking without paying, that's great as we were able to do, but parking is tough, so if you can rideshare, grab a cab, take the "L", or walk, you're better off. We were treated to a mixed green salad, their insalata della casa, (not my fave type of lettuce, so I passed). My wife said it was good. Then we had chicken parmesan. It was the thinnest chicken parm I've ever had. The sauce was good, but it overpowered the parmesan and the chicken. It had the thickness of maybe 4-5 sheets of paper. Next they served up their tri-colored rottolo. It actually looked more like a spinach lasagna. It was very tasty. Not as much sauce (thank g-d as it would have overpowered this dish as well). So, it was nice to be able to get the full flavoring of all the ingredients of this dish. They served fresh steamed broccoli that was very brightly colored which my family again said was very good. Lastly, they served their risotto funghi porcini (mushroom risotto). Again, not my ave, so I skipped, but my wife said was really delicious. They had red and white wine to share, hard seltzer and beer in cans or Coke products in cans. The place was decked out in interesting artwork that I assume family members painted which gave Caro Mio a very homey atmosphere. The staff was friendly, but several servers seemed not to understand English, so when I asked what each dish was, they just looked at me, smiled, and said that either they didn't understand what I was asking or they pointed to someone else. The food was decent. The atmosphere was nice, and is a cute little place for a date. If it's packed and you worry about the close proximity to everyone, this isn't your place. Lots of great Italian spots in the city. Caro Mio is a decent enough neighborhood spot. Skip the chicken parmesan, and order the mushroom risotto or rittolo instead.

BE WARNED: if you split an entree they will charge you an extra $8 for no reason. Total BS if you ask me. The food was amazing, both apps and entrees. Truly some of the best Italian I've had in the city to date. Truly felt authentic. I highly recommend going here if you plan on getting one entree per person. If you plan on splitting, you should go elsewhere.

Really authentic Italian restaurant! Lots of options for food and everything was good! The papperdelle was really good! Dessert also looked good but we were too full to get any. Very cool that they are BYOB with no corkage fee. Only downside is they charged a $12 credit card fee that we didn't see written anywhere so it was unexpected.

The food was great and the service was excellent. It's a neighborhood restaurant for us and we are lucky to have it. We took friends who were visiting from out of town and who are foodies and they loved it. One said the beer lasagna he'd ever eaten.

Been wanting to stop by to try this place for a while. Always seemed a little crowded so stopped by for an early dinner. Small-cozy place but plenty of elbow room and easy to have a casual conversation over dinner. Sat us down almost immediately. Simple menu. I stuck with the specials. The burrata appetizer with the garlic bread was delicious. I love all the garlic but could be overwhelming for others. The chicken piccata was really good...enough for two servings perfectly cooked but my wife ordered the mushroom risotto. Made me wish I had ordered the same. Love mushrooms and this had that wonderful flavor throughout. Next time that's what I'll order. Will definitely be back!

This an absolutely delightful neighborhood Italian restaurant! It's small, so reservations are a good idea. Make sure you order at least one dish with their homemade pasta. The rotolo is a great choice - ricotta and spinach rolled in homemade pasta covered in sauce and baked with mozzarella. Service is great, and the place is BYOB with no corkage fee. Eat here!

I dined here with a group of 6 on a Monday. It was a busy as a Saturday (especially with so few options open on Mondays) and the person greeting me asked how many. There were 2 of us, as I had gone to pick up the very old woman we were taking out to dinner. She can barely walk and "forgets" her cane, so I had parked illegally out front and walked her in, hoping to deposit her at our table so I could park. We were the first to arrive, but I wasn't sure how many were coming since I hadn't made the reservation. I said "Either 6 or 7? The reservation is under X." He responded "Well I need to know exactly how many. We're very busy." I was surprised and wondered if he meant to have us all stand in front of the door in this tiny, cramped restaurant until everyone arrived. Why couldn't he check the reservation? I'm now furiously texting the person who made the res, who is probably driving, trying to get the headcount. The person who greeted us finally brought a chair, which was great because I'm texting and trying to hold the woman up. I finally tell him 5 and he seats us at one of the 2 open tables, both of which are set for 6 anyway. It's BYOB, so when our 3rd person arrived with wine, they brought ice buckets to chill the white, but then didn't come back until our 5th person arrived, so no drinks or anything. The food was excellent. We shared a few apps. The special app of burrata, which was great and came with tomatoes and 17 lbs of garlic. I had the rotolo and also tried the mushroom pasta. The food was a 5 but the experience and service was a 3 at best. I'd maybe do a takeaway order. Not sure I want to be begrudgingly served.

Calamari (not pictured) was absolutely amazing - very fresh and crispy. A large serving, too! Cannot get over the rigatoni - the homemade pasta was amazing, as well as the bolognese sauce. The salmon was delicious, we were obsessed with garlicky/lemony potatoes that accompanied it! Had been wanting to try this place for a while. Service was quick and friendly. The inside of the restaurant is quaint with a strong sense of personality. Will definitely be going back for dine in and takeout!