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Maggiolini's Pizzeria-trattoria
100
/100 ( ratings)
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Pizza
Italian
Ava's Italian Ice
99
/100 (198 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Italian
The Original Nottoli & Son Sausage Shop & Deli
98
/100 (718 ratings)
Quick Bites
Specialty Food Market
Deli
American
Italian
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Black Dog Gelato
98
/100 (71 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
American
Tempesta Market
98
/100 (496 ratings)
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Southern-Italian
Italian
Deli
Street Food
International
Brunch
Lunch
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Ciccio Mio
98
/100 (236 ratings)
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Italian
Lunch
Dinner
North Buena Deli
97
/100 (297 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Serrelli's Finer Foods
97
/100 (301 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Deli
"My friends send me beef from here all the time .I just Got a Five pound bucket of beef .2 Packages Of Italian sausage 24 buns Melrose Peppers .And a..."
Bill Stagner
"best beef ever. Been buying it for 45 years. Cant have a birthday party or Christmas and new years eve with out serving Serrelli's..."
Gail Huedepohl
"I drive with a friend to Serrelli's to get bulk bucket of Italian beef for large party event's and I have a few parties coming up soon. It's worth..."
Karen Dobrose
"Every party or holiday I'm here getting the beef or ribs... The ribs are the best..."
Kathy Love
"A Chicago Gem. The original supplier of Italian "peanut wedding" fare. They've supplied our beef and sausauge for our annual family picnic for 25..."
Joseph Catrambone
"Best Italian beef in town, Patti and crew top..."
Michael Harriss
"Best beef. We drive from Northbrook to get their beef! They take care of our beef catering..."
Nicole Hatfield
"Feeding the family for years from Serellis! Best Italian beef anywhere! Makes the trip from our Naperville home well worth..."
Mary Kay Wojciechowski
"Been eating their beef and bread for years.Best..."
Kenny Charles Schnidt
"If you want the BEST Italian beef and sausage in Chicago, this is THE place. Family owned and friendly, they'll take care of you. They're even better..."
Scott Halvorsen
"Not kidding when they say "the worlds best Italian..."
Wanda Lopez
"The ONLY place for beef! We always stop at Serrelli's when we're in..."
Kris Corser
"The best Italian beef in Chicago missing out if you dont try..."
Ron Eady
"This Is The Best Beef I Ever Had An Miss Having When I Want To We Don't Have Food Like This Were I Live Now I Wish We Did..."
Donna Kay
"Always A Staple at My Parties!! Worth the Ride!! Grew Up in a Family Catering business near by... I Know The BEST!! This BEEF..."
Maryann Zaucha Slavin
Nando Milano Trattoria
97
/100 (958 ratings)
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"Recommended by our favourite italian chef in Poland- it was worth it! one of the best dinners we had in..."
Aleksandra Gajewska
"Small neighborhood trattoria with fresh pasta, excellent sauces. Pork shank special was outrageously wonderful. Always love the bolognese sauce. ..."
Kapra Fleming
"Food was authentic Italian and the service was outstanding! Great owner that is visible, and gets customer service. Sonja is a great..."
Marty Rynne
"Their food is absolutely delicious and authentic. You can tell that everything is freshly prepared. So many great choices. Everything we had was..."
Maria Concetta Saguto Matariyeh
"I had an amazing meal here yesterday. Best Italian meal I have had in a very long time. Fresh Truffle salad, Truffle Gnocchi with Gorgonzola. The..."
Emily Mariscal
"Great food & great customer service! Definitely recommend the..."
Kelvyn Perez
"Exceptional Italian food, people, pairings & patio! I wrote that 4 years ago and it still rings true. I appreciate that Chef Alessio, Dario, Luca..."
Linda Decker
"Authentic Italian food. Great quality and service. Difficult to find a better real Italian restaurant in..."
Marcus Menniti
"Great staff & food!! I highly recommend the Gorgonzola Stuffed Gnocchi. We will be dining there again on our next..."
Ashley Oates
"Great service! Authentic, well prepared food. Adorable intimate ambience. The stuffed rice ball was my favorite!..."
Jenella Bella
"Amazing food and the service was great. Highly..."
Rhiannon Michelle
"My wife picked this place for our 11th anniversary by the reviews. They didn't lie! The people, awesome. The atmosphere, awesome. The food,..."
Edward Kexel
"This place is Amazing!!!!!Came here to celebrate our anniversary and had such a great experience. Food was delicious and service was just..."
Tetyana Koval
"Love this place!! Authentic Italian food. The Staff is great. Manager, waiter, even the busser. Loved the charred calamari and octopus. Spinach salad..."
Antonia Asimis
"This is the best italian restaurant i’ve ever been to, I recommend it without a doubt. Absolutely all meals are delicious and appetizing. Also the..."
Veronika Stelmakh
"Our favorite Italian food in the city. A hidden gem and a must try! Never had a bad meal there, and the service is incredible. Great wine selection..."
Jake DiGregorio
"Back for more of this truly authentic Italian Restaurant! the wine paring made the meal really special and the home made pasta melts in your mouth...."
Ben Quattrone
"Exceptional traditional Italian food. We ordered different dishes and all of them were amazing. Can't wait to go there again. Staff is super friendly..."
Lucie Schulz
"Nando Milano is a great authentic northern Italian restaurant with a very friendly atmosphere. The owner/manager takes great pride in the restaurant..."
David Allen
Munno Pizzeria & Bistro
97
/100 (131 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Drinks
Dinner
"This place has the best thin crust pizza ever! If I could give more stars than 5, I would! The service was excellent (our waitress was fantastic),..."
Tony Gonzalez
"Lovely addition to the neighborhood The pizza are delicious, the staff is very attentive and the interior is warm and welcoming. Wish we tried..."
ludwig defrenne
"There are only a handful of places in the city where you can get authentic Neapolitan style pizza and Munno is definitely one of them. If you like..."
Timothy Jerome
"The mushroom pizza was amazing! The staff was friendly. The restaurant definitely lives up to the review in Chicago..."
Miranda K
"Amazing restaurant! They now offer happy hour weekdays with great priced cocktails and complimentary chips! Pizza and pasta are to die for!..."
Irene Zamengo
"The food is delicious and the service is..."
Sam White
"Great pizza and salad. Sat outside at their patio and had a great time. Bring a..."
Mariana Schnell
"Really fantastic food. We ordered pizza, pasta, dessert and the fresh bread. All delicious, fresh, authentic and good portions. Would thoroughly..."
Adam Lucey
Coppolino's Italian Beef Grill
96
/100 (1 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Lunch
Dinner
Tortello
96
/100 (350 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Pasta
Pesto
Lago Wine Bar
96
/100 (73 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
"2nd right in a row of ordering to go food. The staff was friendly and helpful. The menu is great, I want to try it all. I got the carbonara 2 nights..."
Terry F. Kraus III
"Beautiful, cozy place with a friendly staff, delicious and reasonably priced food. Great atmosphere. Can not wait to go back ..."
Reda Montė
"Great staff, yummy food variety, legit, fab decor, excellent wine knowledge, so glad they’re in the..."
Michonne Proulx
"Amazing service! Jayson and Jalena are the best! Delicious Old Fashions--best in the..."
Lauri Dietz
"I love Lago. What a great addition to the neighborhood it is. Wonderful atmosphere (they’ve got the lighting just right), excellent food (great..."
Heather Barnfield
"We had an excellent brunch on Sunday! We will definitely be back! Great addition to the..."
Chad Hosier
"Quaint tapas place. The food was excellent! We ordered all of the hot tapas options, but didn't try out the pastas and wish we had. I will definitely..."
Bryan Nagy
"small place but very good dinner. we went on weekdays and we seated at the bar. good selection of italian wines and good food made with good..."
Mathieu Laspoussas
"Went for a glass of wine. The place was very cozy and it seems like they are taking Covid precautions more serious than other places which I..."
Eran Dromy
"What a great place. Doesn’t matter how busy it is, they will always squeeze us in. Once they even brought us complimentary champagne just to kill..."
Arina Blagar
"Figo Wine Bar is a gem. Beautiful, chill, classy and unpretentious. I visited with a group of friends last evening and Doug was the sweetest wine..."
Mark Morgan
"First time at Vigo Wine Bar, we were too late to order food but let me tell you I am so happy we decided to stay. The service we received from Marium..."
Jack Reed
"This is one of my favorite restaurants in Lakeview, a nice little hidden gem. Great place if you want to try some tapas, and wine or cocktails, and..."
Josh Banfield
Restauant D'agostino
96
/100 (244 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Miko’s Italian Ice
96
/100 (650 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Lunch
Dinner
"Awesome Italian ice and of course great friendly service. I don't care much for the strawberry flavor but the coconut is really good. My boyfriend..."
Marilyn Gonzalez
"It's not summer until you've been to Miko's! It's a tradition to walk through Palmer Square on a balmy night, stand out on Sacramento with our..."
Sabrina Craig
"My favorite place to go with my son never disappointed banana chocolate chip is the..."
CC Avendano
"The best Italian ice cream in Chicago, I highly recomen it. They have a good variety of flavors and one is better that the other..."
Karla Nunez
"The service here is so friendly and so quick. The Italian Ice was perfection! Loved the flavor of my mango & coconut combo. I savored every bite..."
Laura Rost Gallagher
"Great watermelon & coconut!! Wonderful location!! Great for kids, dog friendly & a gem in the..."
Amanda Cruz
"Hands down best Italian Ice in..."
Bryan MacBeth
"Yesterday 9/14/17 it was a beautiful day in the city! Perfect and it hit the spot. Coconut/strawberry...."
Annette Gonzalez
"the best Italian I've every had, it's sooo juicy. I can actually see pieces of fruit in it. I love it!!! See you guys next..."
Sofia Arredondo
"Coconut Italian Ice was yummy I will go there again when we come..."
Kim Collins
"Best Italian ice in America. Good prices and fast service. Love the banana chocolate chip and all the..."
Carla Beecher
"I love their italian ice, it`s yummy goodness !!!!!! Just writing this right now akes me want..."
LadyLaronda Maestro
"Best place ever!!!!!!! Watermelon and Lime is my favorite..."
Frankie Torres
"Perfect for a hot summer day! Be prepared to get in line, but don't be intimidated because the staff moves pretty fast. While you wait, take a look..."
Janice L
"Miko's is hands down the best Italian ice in Chicago. I have been a customer at both their Logan Square and Irving Park locations for years. In June..."
Carrie Pallardy
"Love the walk up window! They have great flavors (definitely must try Mango and Passion fruit) and are available in several cup sizes. Plus you can..."
Auxiliadora Rivera
"Delicious, freshly-made Italian ice. Never had a bad experience..."
James Land
"Miko's how I love you and look forward to your opening every year! Banana chip is my favorite, seconded by chocolate, so I get both! Thank you for..."
Erin RavenSkye
"Hands down the BEST Italian Ice I’ve ever had. MUST TRY. Both locations are..."
Mariana Fulgencio
"Horchata Italian Ice is a fave..."
Ashley Falcon
L'aventino Forno Romano
96
/100 (105 ratings)
Restaurants
Lazio
Wine Bar
Italian
Romana
Pizza
Central-Italian
Lunch
Dinner
Ascione Bistro
96
/100 (360 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Black & Caspian
96
/100 (278 ratings)
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Turkish
Italian
Mediterranean
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Ella Elli
96
/100 (1754 ratings)
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Octopus
Profiteroles
Toasts
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Pasta
"Amazing. Simply amazing. Every dish from every course was exceptional. Great, savory foods, with some unexpected but very welcome flavors in every..."
J Taylor
"It's a cozy yet elegant vibe! Everyone was friendly and personable and very helpful with needed adjustments for dietary needs. We sat by a fire and..."
Kinsey E
"We had a great time at EllaElli! A true neighborhood gem. Great drinks, yummy appetizers/cheese plates, and fantastic main course options. We had sea..."
Jamie Kendall
"I went here for a private event with the Chicagoland Mom Squad and I must say I was blown away by the place. The decor is beautiful, t distaff was..."
Antoinette Peterson
"Had our anniversary dinner here and was impressed by the ambiance and the food. The furniture and decor are beautiful and match the food. I highly..."
Brysen Kawamura
"Great spot for date night, loved the overall vibe. Truly a hidden gem in Lakeview. Out server Kumar had good recommendations. We started off with..."
Reona
"One of our favorite new places! The food is consistently amazing. Pretty much everything we tried for both dinner and brunch exceeded our..."
Marina Vasilyeva
Gussie's Handmade Italian
96
/100 (235 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Dinner
Anto Pizza & Pasta Chicago
95
/100 (775 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Street Food
Pizza
European
American
The Little Meatball Pizzeria
95
/100 (783 ratings)
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Pizza
Fast Food
American
Italian
Lunch
Dinner
Sapori Antichi Bar Italiano
95
/100 (138 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Drinks
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
"We live across the street from this new Italian venue, we have seen restaurants in this exact location open and close to many times, probably because..."
Dave Huang
"Visited from San Diego. This is one of our favorite Italian meals we’ve had-including those we’ve had in Italy. It ranks right up there with a..."
Rebecca Hanna
"Il vero gusto. Excellent authentic food you would find in small italian town. Friendly..."
Michael Fragleasso
"Really delicious, authentic-tasting al dente pasta (had the carbonara). The chocolate mousse dessert was perfectly rich and sweet too (pictured)! The..."
Kathryn Baker
"Great food, authentic Italian coffee bar, award winning gelato. Outdoor seating. Vegan options, too, just ask. Great new neighborhood..."
Keith Peltason
"Great tasting food. Staff was very nice and willing to go the extra mile. You can tell the ingredients are premium and the taste is exquisite! Grazie..."
BnH
"Authentic Italian food with great service. We had a large group and they were short staffed because of rhe holiday but they were very accommodating...."
Chi Blondeez
"Went there with my family for my birthday and the host and wait staff were incredibly attentive. Food was excellent the prosciutto and cheese was..."
Caroline Gallagher
Mario's Italian Lemonade
95
/100 (1101 ratings)
Dessert
Italian
"It’s definitely that time of the year again! In my opinion, this is the best Italian ice/lemonade you can get in Chicago 🍧! Not overpoweringly..."
MJ Kim
"It's nice to see something from your childhood still there.We got there at a good time there was no line yet and it still was parking on the Street..."
Mama Marquez
"This place is amazing and feels like your favorite childhood lemonade stand!! A must if you’re in Chicago during the summer. Made with real fruit..."
Angela Rutkowski
"This place has an amazing product. My first visit was this 6-27-2022. My wife and I have been interested for a while and finally paid a visit. I was..."
DJ Ell Ess
"Had the lime and coconut in a size medium I think and was definitely a good mix and portion..."
Cindi Henriquez
"Great place, great service. Loooooooove this place. Great for on the go option. They have the best Italian ice with so many delicious flavours. This..."
Dana Kh
"WOW! I don't think I've ever had Italian ice with real fruit in it. It was phenomenal! I had the watermelon one, it was..."
Kendra Roper
"LOVE this place!!! Anytime of the year! in the Summer there is always a huge line but the line goes really fast and it's worth the wait! My fav is..."
Marjorie Lu
Tuscan Hen Market
95
/100 (441 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Gibsons Italia
95
/100 (1680 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Drinks
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Meatballs
Pasta
Scallops
Salad
Beef
Risotto
"Went to celebrate an engagement and it was amazing. The staff was so nice and made our group feel very special. I got the spicy rigatoni which was..."
Anastasia Valeureux
"This is hands down the best dining experience I’ve ever had. Looking at the front of this restaurant, you would not expect the fantastic view that..."
Candy Moss
"I've dined at Gibsons Italia many times. The food is always terrific. The well trained staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. The views..."
Wayne Johnson
"This was my second time visiting this Gibsons Italia location. Last time it was to celebrate my partner’s graduation, this time it was for my..."
XD Psych
"We had dinner at Gibsons Italia prior to a show in the loop and it was a great experience. The atmosphere was perfect and the food was delicious. The..."
Heath Queen
"The Team Here Took Amazing Care of Us! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ✔️We celebrated our anniversary with them. ✔️On short notice they sat..."
Crystella McIvor
"My favourite culinary experience of 2021! This restaurant is simply stunning. Regular readers of my reviews will know that accolade is subject to..."
Grantley Morgan
Arturo Express
95
/100 (214 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Breakfast
Lunch
Italian Beef
Beef
"Lovely little restaurant with a great atmosphere and kind employees. Food was of decent size and remarkable quality. If you happen to come by this..."
Tavon Green
"The best lunch in the area. The staff is always friendly and attentive and the chicken tortellini salad is..."
Kaylyn Mcclaran
"Great sandwiches close to Union Station. Had only 30 minutes between trains, loaded up on food no worries! Nice people..."
Axi Berman
"Really like this place for breakfast or lunch. Consistently good sandwiches but you will need to wait if you show up during the lunch..."
Preston Wilson
"Arturo’s is my favorite spot for lunch. Always great food, excellent prices and an even better staff. At Arturo’s, I can relax and zone out for..."
T R
"This is my company's go to for all catering needs. It's a clean spot and all the food is super tasty. They make modifications without issues...."
Ouiyen Chaswald
"Super friendly staff & excellent food!! Start your day with a breakfast bagel sandwich and grab a salad, sandwich, or pasta for lunch. And dont foget..."
Happy andinlove (Happyandinlove)
"Ordered individual boxes for catering today. Nice size sub sandwiches, looked very fresh. Will remember them in the future when downtown near Sears..."
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Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
95
/100 (1123 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
"Very kind staff and a pizza as good as in Italy. The appetizers are also outstanding. I got a burrata and it was delicious! The Covid precautions are..."
travis adair
"Love, love, love Spacca Napoli. It's like taking a step into a wood fired Italian pizzeria. If they have fresh burrata on the specials, it is a must..."
Sean Ohlinger
"The best authentic Pizzeria in Chicago! Whatever you order, pizzas are always delicious. I especially love the quality of their dough and cheese...."
Takayama Coffee高山珈琲
"I love their pizza! It was delicious! Their thin crust was the crispiest I have tasted and they have loads of toppings and ingredients in it. We had..."
Daryl Reid
"Really delicious pizza. Classic and creative options. Covid responsible - strict cleaning and distancing. I have to say the wine selection is my..."
Michelle Ruiz
"I love the pizza here. It is no wonder that this place comes highly recommended. The ingredients are of high quality, the crust is extremely crispy,..."
L Sackler
"They have great service and a great menu. The pizza menu has great choices of pizza and there are other unique delicious food choices if pizza is not..."
Haniya Skinner
"Incredible pizza, wait staff, and environment. Spacca Napoli is so authentic that every time I come here it reminds of my experiences eating the same..."
Alex Helvaty
Ignotz Ristorante
95
/100 (1384 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Lunch
Dinner
Shrimp
Salad
Calamares
Lasagne
Pasta
Calamari
"Always a great place to go eat for any occasion. We went for my sons bday food was exceptional as always the server Karen is the best in the..."
Bonnie N Clyde Otf
"By far the best Italian food I’ve had in a long time. It’s a small place so you definitely need to make a reservation especially on the weekends...."
Nicole Duran
"Our absolute favorite spot in the neighborhood! So happy it's a quick walk away. Roger, the owner, is always very gracious and server Lisa is the..."
Leigh-Anne Riebold
"Fantastic Italian restaurant. Great food, great wait staff, great bartenders and the best part is that the owner will come to your table to ensure..."
Evelyn Lozano
"Seriously people it doesn't get any better than Ignotz !! Great food , great wine and Roger is one of the Best people you will ever meet..."
Michelle Gusich
"Get restaurant, staff were very attentive & professional. The food was amazing, authentic Italian cuisine. I would recommend to my family & friends...."
Arturo Delgado
"This place is a little slice of heaven! We have driven about 90 miles three times in the past year to eat here. Great ambiance, wonderful service,..."
Kelly Klobucher
"Definitely the BEST meal I've had in YEARS from start to finish!! Great food, service & atmosphere. Forget Taylor Street... this place is a hidden..."
Sherri Jones
"Great homemade Italian specialities!! The best food and service and atmosphere!! What more could you ask..."
Catherine Mintautas
"The entire staff was phenomenal and even initially when I booked the reservation over the phone. My family ran into traffic on our way there and they..."
Joanna Ellerbe
"We had a wonderful meal, and Lisa was the best! Roger made sure to welcome us. We had the shrimp/ scallops in a bourbon sauce over pasta- delicious!..."
Sheila Guinan Martinotti
"The food, the staff, the ambiance. I come all the way from..."
Jay Mustapich
"My husband & I were in Chicago this past weekend from central Indiana & our friends surprised us with a visit to Ignotz & the food was OUTSTANDING!..."
Tawni Timmons-Risse
"The eggplant parm was dynamite! Minestrone also very, very tasty! Can’t wait to go..."
Deanna Storino Fishel
"I think they had the best food I have EVER..."
Tammy Santangelo
"Amazing food!! Staff here is kind and very friendly. The food was clearly cooked fresh and paired well with a glass of wine. I highly recommend this..."
Noemi
"We came shortly after they opened after the bears preseason game on a Saturday. My Dad is the only person who has been here before. Service was top..."
Vincent Klein
"I found this place online today and had to have a girls dinner here immediately. I felt like I was at somebody Italian grandma house. Every worker..."
Meena Beena
"DELIZIOSA””” A wonderful classic Italian restaurant with food to match. Calamari perfection. Whitefish Vesuvio,incredibly fresh. Italian beef..."
A HacK
"Great thin crust crispy tavern-style pizza with proportionate toppings.....Just too much sauce......Excellent chicken..."
Roy trumblay
"Ignortz's is the place that comes to mind when you think of a classic fine dining Italian restaurant. They greet everyone as if they were a regular..."
Marco Olvera
"Absolutely the most fantastic experience since COVID-19. Every part of the experience was unbelievable. The pasta specials were delicious and the..."
Dan Nihiser
"This is a truly old school Italian gem! They have the best gnocchi's I've ever tasted. The service is phenomenal, the ambiance has authentic..."
John Dwyer
Testaccio
95
/100 (114 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
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