Il Poggiolo

Il Poggiolo in Hinsdale launches “Guest Bartender Monday Nights,” sponsored by P.I.N.K. Vodka, and featuring a different guest every week. They will be raising money for their favorite charity as they shake signature drinks and mingle with patrons.

A bottle of wine after a long day's work is gratifying ... especially if you buy it at half price.

Il Poggiolo in Hinsdale is offering half-price wines by the bottle every Monday this month. Wines include Lungarotti Pinot Grigio, Ferrari Chardonnay, Volpi Barbera and Le Corti Chianti.

Guests who want to stay warm and dine at home this winter can also enjoy Il Poggiolo’s signature dishes To Go seven days a week during both lunch and dinner. The carryout menu features all of the house favorites, including antipasti, insalate, pizza, zuppe, primi and paninis.

DISCOUNTED WINES:
All wines by the bottle
Lungarotti Pinot Grigio: Was $46 - Monday $23
Ferrari Chardonnay: Was $54 - Monday $27
Volpi Barbera: Was $38 - Monday $19
Le Corti Chianti: Was $50 - Monday $25

A seasoned chef with a passion for Italian food, a veteran creator of Chicago dining destinations and a local couple determined to give new life to a historic building by architect Harold R. Zook combined their talents to create Il Poggiolo.

It’s set on the site of a silent movie theater, which provided the inspiration behind the 5-month-old restaurant’s name: Italian for The Balcony. It boasts a trademark interior by restaurateur Jerry Kleiner (Marché, Red Light, Opera, Gioco and Carnivale), who custom-designed the tables, seating and bar with its soaring display of potables. Hand-painted a  soft gold, the vaulted ceiling crowns dramatic red walls and rich woodwork, while overhead are oversized fringed lampshades creating a playful focal point in the airy space, capped by balcony seating.

The balcony, which Il Poggiolo translates to from the Italian, provides a vantage point for the stylish dining room. On the walls are travel photographs taken by restaurateur Jerry Kleiner. STAFF PHOTOS BY BILL ACKERMAN

Several west suburban restaurants are offering cooking classes, complimentary meals and a Halloween adventure to customers during the next two weeks.

Sweetest Day is officially this weekend, and many area restaurants are acknowledging the day with dinner and dessert specials and musical entertainment. So don't just celebrate the day with your sweetie, save money too.

Il Poggiolo opens for lunch, starting Monday, August 3.

Lunch hours will run from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and the lunch menu will be available at the bar only from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the Hinsdale restaurant
 

Newly opened Il Poggiolo celebrates summer by unveiling several new and refreshing libations on their cocktail list. 

From the Cucumber Ginger and Strawberry Balsamic Martinis to their signature “Il Poggiolo” cocktail, guests can indulge in a variety of creative cocktails, ranging in price from $10-$12.