Picture a wood-fired pizza landing beside a pan of lobster tossed in a spicy tomato sauce, with a glass of wine poured just right. 🍷
That is the scene at Fire + Wine, a chef-driven Park Ridge restaurant on Touhy Avenue.
Locals love it for rustic Italian dishes made to share, a big wine list, and a lively neighborhood buzz.
How Fire + Wine won Park Ridge’s hearts
The story begins in 2012 in downtown Glen Ellyn, where Fire + Wine became a cornerstone of the dining scene. 🍝
The Park Ridge location opened in February 2025 in the former Zaza Cucina space in Uptown.
It is owned by BG Hospitality Group, which champions unique, chef-driven, farm-to-table plates in a casual setting.
The menu is labeled rustic Italian, but the kitchen adds its own spin and updates the food and drink menus with the seasons. 🍂
There is a weekly Chef’s Playground of daily specials, and a steak board offered Friday through Sunday.
The restaurant says the steaks are hand-cut and arrive only on Friday afternoon, which locals read as a sign of freshness.
Locals also love the deals, including half-price pasta Mondays and Wine on Wednesdays. 🎉
Food Highlights
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Lobster Diavolo: Shrimp, lobster, and mushrooms in a slightly spicy tomato sauce over pasta. 🦞
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Slow-Braised Short Rib: Short rib braised low and slow and served over polenta.
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Blackened Pork Chop: A 12-ounce, bone-in chop brined for 24 hours. Garlic butter, broccolini, and fingerling potatoes round out the plate. 🥔
- Sweet Pea and Sausage Orecchiette: Orecchiette pasta with sweet peas and sausage. It is hearty and a little sweet.
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Chicken Carbonara: Chicken with bacon, spinach, and a parmesan cream sauce. 🥓
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Spicy Chicken Tortellini: A spicy pasta with chicken tortellini that has sent diners home happy. 🌶️
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Steak Boards: A choice of prime N.Y. strip, ribeye, or a filet trio, available Friday through Sunday.🥩
- Fig and Prosciutto Pizza: A wood-fired pizza with fig and prosciutto. 🍕
- Blackened Whitefish: A zesty seafood option featuring blackened whitefish in a lemon butter sauce.🐟
Atmosphere
The room is stylish and welcoming, with a striking interior and an open, inviting bar area. 🍸
The vibe is a casual, neighborhood spot where you can share plates with friends over a long wine list.
Events like Wine on Wednesdays keep the place lively, while offering something for the locals to look forward to.
Bottom Line
Visit for lobster diavolo, slow-braised short rib, weekend steak boards, wood-fired pizza, and a deep wine list. Add half-price pasta Mondays. 🍷
Address:
608 W Touhy Ave, Unit C2, Park Ridge, IL 60068
📞 (224) 459-0444
🕓 Mon–Wed 4–9 PM; Thu 4–10 PM; Fri–Sat 11 AM–10 PM; Sun 11 AM–9 PM