ART OF ITALIAN CUISINE
ITALIAN CUISINE
Experience fine Italian dining at our restaurant in Lake Forest.
We serve handmade pasta, seasonal ingredients, and curated wines
in an elegant, upscale setting.
FOLLIA
FOLLIA is a modern restaurant in Lake Forest offering elevated Italian cuisine in an upscale, sophisticated setting. Recognized as one of the standout restaurants in Lake Forest, we bring together fine dining, atmosphere, and exceptional service.
FOLLIA STORY
Bruno Abate combined his passion for authentic Italian cuisine with a flair for modern design when he opened his first restaurant, Follia, in the Meatpacking District. He later launched Tocco in Winnetka, and now brings the Follia name back with a new location in Lake Forest.
LAKE FOREST
Looking for the best restaurant in Lake Forest?
Follia offers fine Italian dining, handmade pasta, and an elegant atmosphere perfect for dinner, celebrations, and special occasions.
MENU
A refined Italian menu featuring traditional flavors, fresh seasonal ingredients, handmade pastas, and innovative techniques for an exceptional dining experience.
BRUNO ABATE
Bruno Abate, born in Naples and raised in Milan, developed a passion for food and fashion inspired by his parents. He started his first business in Milan, supplying fish and caviar to upscale restaurants. Extensive global travels deepened his appreciation for fine food and design, leading him to Chicago in 1999, where he fused these passions. In Chicago, Bruno realized his vision by opening Follia in the Meatpacking District, followed by Tocco in Winnetka.
Now, he brings Follia to Lake Forest, continuing his mission to craft authentic Italian cuisine with the finest ingredients, offering diners an experience that transports them straight to Italy.
