Antonini's?

 Brian R. wrote:
 >
 > A friend of mine told me that Antonini's on the South Side (28th and
 > Jane?) was worth a trip - any opinions?  If so how does it compare to
 > Davio's

 I can't compare it to Davio's since I haven't been there, but Antonini's
 IS worth the trip. An out of town relative recently took several members
 of my family there, and everyone was very pleased. I had chicken piccata
 which was excellent. Someone else tried the shrimp diablo (over pasta)
 and this was even better. The diablo sauce had a unique, almost smokey,
 flavor. Perhaps it gets its 'diablo' from chipotle peppers.

                               Ralph

 Brian R. wrote:
 >
 > A friend of mine told me that Antonini's on the South Side (28th and
 > Jane?) was worth a trip - any opinions?  If so how does it compare to
 > Davio's

 To Davio's...it doesn't.  But it is very good none the less. The portions are very large and
 well prepared. The service was adequate, not really adding to the dining experience (our
 waitress needed a personality transplant, but she wasn't rude or forgetful).

 But Davio's? No. Restuarants have to try pretty hard to beat Davio's.

 In article , Brian B Roman
 Someone wrote:

 > A friend of mine told me that Antonini's on the South Side (28th and
 > Jane?) was worth a trip - any opinions?  If so how does it compare to
 > Davio's

 If it has not already been pointed out, the Chef/Owner of Davio (David Ayn)
 is a partner in Antonini's, or was when it first opened.  The menu themes
 are different though. Diavo is sort of Rustic/Country Italian, and Antonini
 is Coastal (read more fish) "mediterranean" Italian.

 Christine