La Barra - Riverside: Authentic Italian Pizza and Wine Bar Experience

Has both indoor and outdoor seating. There is another location I believe in Oakbrook area. I feel as though this location has much more to the cocktail menu. Is very kind, helpful, and informative. Food was filling and tasty. Honestly prefer this location over the Oakbrook based off of the service and food quality not that the other location has anything that is bad. I just prefer the home or feel options available here. Appetizers on trees and dessert. Everything is made well and he will leave feeling full and happy. I would definitely recommend for a good family dinner or easy lunch. I enjoyed the cocktails. They also have a good wine selection. Also available, which I always appreciate. I love they have a little events as well so please always check out their website for what’s going on throughout the month for specials and events.

I definitely recommend this restaurant! Authentic Colombian food! I ordered the special breakfast (calentado)! YUM YUM! The service is phenomenal! They make you feel right at home! OH!!! I can't forget to mention that I found my favorite Colombian soda here, MANZANA-POSTOBON! I will definitely be back! See you later!

We got two pizzas a signature and a thin pizza. They were super good amazing crispy crust on the thin. Best thin in the area for me. And amazing customer service on a error we had. They truly went above and beyond. Mistakes happen but they were A++ in making it right and quickly.

Bartenders recommend a pizza to go last night. Italian beef - Giardiniera & Sausage. This should go on be on the menu. Outstanding pizza thanks for the idea Tony. Now serving lunch on Saturday and Sunday!! Great spot to watch NCAA football or other cities football teams on Sunday. Great pizza and staff. Old school pan pizza cooked in seasoned pans. If you like to sit at the bar and eat then this is the spot. Awesome friendly neighborhood pizza place with fantastic food. Ask for Caesar tell him Ray Donovan sent you in.

The food here is amazing! We sat on the patio by the river and it was such a serene atmosphere. We tried the Brussel sprouts, which were just the perfect amount of crispy! We also tried the fried zucchini and it was so tasty! We also ordered a thin crust pizza with veggies and it was so good! They have a nice selection of wine too! Definitely going back!

Post Wedding appetizers... went for dinner, everything was exceptional. The Halibut was moist and delicious, the pork shank was perfect. Might have been the best burger I have ever eaten. All in a beautiful location.

First time diner here, came in on Sunday. The menu was a little different than what I found online because this is independent of the chain, but I would highly reccomend coming to this specific location. Service was wonderful from the moment we walked in. Staff was attentive, friendly and welcoming. Our server was patient and honest as she helped us decide what to get. (props to her as we were hungry and fickle) Everyone helped each other out, showing they were a solid team, which made our experience all the better. Fried calamari was great, but the grilled octopus was absolutely incredible. Presentation was beautiful as well. We had the Salsiccia pizza; sauce was savory and the dough perfect. For drinks we had the Joe-La Espresso Martini, Mediterranean Spa-tini, and the Shady Lady (favorites listed in that order, would order them all again!) For dessert we had The Oreo Cake (delicious but a little on the drier side) and the Pistachio Gelato (partner says it wowed his taste buds). We were in bliss. Despite being busy, the host and manager both came over to check on us several times throughout the evening. Loved the food, the service and the ambience. I'll be coming back again several times; excited to try the rest of the menu.

If you come to La Barra, always try to sit at the bar. Service sucks if you get a table but the bartenders are great! I find that it’s also more lively during weekdays than weekends. Food recommendations: skinny deep dish pizza, fettuccine Alfredo (substitute fettuccine with linguini), crispy calamari, & eggplant parm. Cocktail recommendations: perfect pair and old fashioned Their BOGO pasta/pizza deals on Tuesdays are great too.