I believe he may have been talking about Mangia Roma, thanks Google Earth.  I actually have not been in that area of Halsted much, we always use to go farther north to eat at one of our favorite Italian restaurants.  It was called Carlucci, on North Halsted.  Alas, it is no longer there.  There is still one out in Rosemont.  Have eaten there as well but the atmosphere was much different and with a different menu.  Of course Chicago has no shortage of great food.  Looks like you are going to be in a nice location.

Cheers