Ally Marotti

Chicago Contributor

Ally Marotti is an award-winning journalist covering food and restaurants. Her work has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Crain’s Chicago Business, and other publications.


The One Who Keeps the Book   Chicago

How to Get a Table at Italian American Hotspot Canal Street Eatery

The pizza and pasta palace at the base of the BMO Tower is the place to be for all-you-can-eat Italian.

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Sal's Trattoria exterior

The Rundown   Chicago

How Sal’s Trattoria Became the Quintessential Neighborhood Italian Spot

This humble Lakeview Italian spot has become a hit with locals by doing everything right.

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The One Who Keeps the Book   Chicago

How to get into Southport Corridor Italian Favorite Coda di Volpe

Learn how to land a coveted reservation at Coda di Volpe, get the best seats in the house, and what to order (spoiler: pizza and pasta, of course).

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The Rundown   Chicago

The Newly Reimagined Proxi Brings Coastal Asian Flair to the West Loop

Expect lots of raw seafood, wood-fire cooking, and a killer green curry banana split.

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The Rundown   Chicago

Table, Donkey and Stick is an Alpine Retreat in the Heart of Logan Square

Owner Matt Sussman draws inspiration from the multicultural cuisine of the Alps at his neighborhood gem.

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