Bar Tutto Opens in Fulton Market's Flora Tower, Bringing Italian Piazza Vibes to Near West Side

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Near West Side · February 17, 2026

Celebrity chef Joe Flamm and hospitality firm Day Off Group have opened Bar Tutto in Fulton Market's Flora Tower, bringing a taste of Italy to Chicago's Near West Side. The all-day café and restaurant draws inspiration from the lively wine bars and restaurants found in Italy's piazzas, offering a dedicated coffee program and Italian pastries for breakfast, followed by fresh pastas, salumi, formaggi, and paninis throughout the day. Standout dishes include anchovy crostino, crisp fritti misti, tortellini en brodo, and pork collar with peaches and polenta, while the beverage program features classic Italian libations, Aperol and Campari-forward cocktails, Old World wines, and globally sourced craft beers.

The opening adds to the vibrancy of Fulton Market, which has become the most sought-after area for new businesses in Chicago with the lowest vacancy rate of any submarket at just 10.9% compared to the city average of 22.6%. "Fulton Market is such a vibrant neighborhood. The energy is absolutely electric," observed Shanna Khan, whose real estate and design firm contributed to recent development in the area. Near West Side residents and visitors looking to experience this new Italian gem can find Bar Tutto at 1110 W. Carroll Ave., adding another reason to explore the neighborhood's dynamic culinary landscape.

Sources:
1. https://www.modernluxury.com/new-best-restaurants-in-chicago/
2. https://chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/2026/02/14/chicago-office-construction-350-million-office-building-fulton-market