Cafe Spiaggia is the easygoing younger sibling of Spiaggia, the upscale Italian eatery down the hall on the second floor of the One Magnificent Mile building. In the Cafe, chef Paul Bartolotta tones down the cost, but not the devotion to simple, seasonal food. There's no dress code, but the neighborhood regulars do radiate a certain ready refinement. The dining room glows with varnished maple tables, a marble floor and dramatic 15th Century frescoes reproduced from an Italian villa in Mantua, Italy. Hand-blown Venitian blue glass light fixtures complete the traditional yet modern vibe.
Some tables also offer a dramatic lake view.
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