Brothers Franco and Vito Francese transform their father's former restaurant, D's Little Italy to Mattone Restaurant + Bar, or "brick" in Italian. The name is an homage the restaurant's main attraction--a brick oven located in the center of the space, which makes rolls for its house sandwiches and dough for the pizzas. Find traditional Italian favorites and modern dishes, like chicken limone, caprese salad, BBQ ribs and a selection of sandwiches. A noteworthy menu item is the Italian take on Canadian Poutine--garlic fries smothered in mozzarella cheese and homemade Bolognese sauce. The welcoming space also offers banquets and private party areas, with family photos adorning the reclaimed wood walls. A bar and outdoor patio are also available for patrons. Visit Mattone Restaurant + Bar at 9 E 31st St, La Grange Park, IL 60526.
Inside Mattone Restaurant + Bar, 9 E 31st St, La Grange Park, IL 60526.
— Laura Orrico Public RelationsPizza Bianco at Mattone Restaurant + Bar, 9 E 31st St, La Grange Park, IL 60526.
— Laura Orrico Public RelationsRigatoni Contadina at Mattone Restaurant + Bar, 9 E 31st St, La Grange Park, IL 60526.
— Laura Orrico Public RelationsQuick-smoked barbecue ribs at Mattone Restaurant + Bar, 9 E 31st St, La Grange Park, IL 60526.
— Laura Orrico Public RelationsFamily photos adorn the walls at Mattone Restaurant + Bar, 9 E 31st St, La Grange Park, IL 60526.
— Laura Orrico Public RelationsDoughnuts at Mattone Restaurant + Bar, 9 E 31st St, La Grange Park, IL 60526.
— Laura Orrico Public RelationsCrispy stuffed chicken at Mattone Restaurant + Bar, 9 E 31st St, La Grange Park, IL 60526.
— Laura Orrico Public RelationsChicken Limon at Mattone Restaurant + Bar, 9 E 31st St, La Grange Park, IL 60526.
— Laura Orrico Public RelationsCaprese Salad at Mattone Restaurant + Bar, 9 E 31st St, La Grange Park, IL 60526.
— Laura Orrico Public RelationsThe bar at Mattone Restaurant + Bar, 9 E 31st St, La Grange Park, IL 60526.
— Laura Orrico Public RelationsThe banquet area at Mattone Restaurant + Bar, 9 E 31st St, La Grange Park, IL 60526.
— Laura Orrico Public RelationsVito and Franco Francese, owners of Mattone Restaurant + Bar, 9 E 31st St, La Grange Park, IL 60526.
— Laura Orrico Public RelationsFranco Francese, proprietor of Mattone Restaurant + Bar, 9 E 31st St, La Grange Park, IL 60526.
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