Arancini classico was fantastic: crisp, golden exterior with a soft, creamy risotto center that was rich without being too heavy. The marinara sauce on the side was especially good: fragrant, garlicky, and bright enough to cut through the richness of the rice. The Chicago Muffuletta sandwich was also great. Savory mortadella, hot capicola, salami, spicy and briny olive giardiniera, and melty provolone were stacked together between their nicely toasted house focaccia. The whole sandwich was topped with a sprinkle of dried herbs. A simple yet incredibly satisfying sandwich. The place itself is quite small with just about 7 seats inside. Truly a tiny spot turning out genuinely impressive food.
Vegan Restaurant
Sfera Sicilian Street Food
· $$$$ · Chicago · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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Arancini classico was fantastic: crisp, golden exterior with a soft, creamy risotto center that was rich without being too heavy. The marinara sauce on the side was especially good: fragrant, garlicky, and bright enough to cut through the richness of the rice. The Chicago Muffuletta sandwich was also great. Savory mortadella, hot capicola, salami, spicy and briny olive giardiniera, and melty provolone were stacked together between their nicely toasted house focaccia. The whole sandwich was topped with a sprinkle of dried herbs. A simple yet incredibly satisfying sandwich. The place itself is quite small with just about 7 seats inside. Truly a tiny spot turning out genuinely impressive food.
I believe moments in life where food really stands out are special and WOW...Sfera honestly is now a marker on my life timeline! The arancini and the chicken red pepper pesto sandwich were incredibly delicious and fresh. Kudos to the team for their friendly service with a smile. I can't wait to come back!
I believe moments in life where food really stands out are special and WOW...Sfera honestly is now a marker on my life timeline! The arancini and the chicken red pepper pesto sandwich were incredibly delicious and fresh. Kudos to the team for their friendly service with a smile. I can't wait to come back!
Not every day do I come across a place that makes my eyes open wide in pure wow because I’m completely blown away by the flavors! We ordered the porcini and wild garlic arancini, the muffuletta, and the roasted chicken sandwich. Every single bite was incredible! The flavors were rich, balanced, and so thoughtfully put together. You can truly taste the quality. We didn’t get dessert this time, but they looked absolutely fabulous and I can’t wait to go back to try them. Such a special spot ♥️