Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Chicago

"The best arancini I've ever had - texture is incredible! The pizza was perfectly balanced. The gnocchi portion was massive (a thumbs up in my book)..."

Lily Lee

Rashid Ladhani

"Apologies for the bad photo! But I've been here alot but never reviewed the food. I will say that this recent trip was the first time I've ever tried..."

Peyton

"Came in for a late night bite after white sox game and it was so much fun. Customers were awesome as well as staff, food was absolutely delicious I..."

Kelly Stevens

"I've been coming to Ricobene's for years, living in Chicago, it's a food staple. It's usually always busy, but the wait for placing orders and..."

Rachel Arias - Tripp III

"Visiting Chicago from Midwest Indiana and stopped in at Ricobene’s for lunch. I had the Breaded Steak and fries. It was amazing! So full of..."

Shane Johnson

"The deep dish pizza was very delicious! No wonder the restaurant has been in the neighborhood for..."

James H

"The fried steak is absolutely worth the trip here!!! But ... You MUST order it DRY and ask for the sauce on the side. You can just dip it in the..."

Cefcef Cefcef

"This is the BEST parm sandwich that I have ever had! This should be a Chicago staple like the Chicago hot dog and deep dish..."

Michael Lee

"I'm a bit embarrassed to admit this, so the last I was here was about 18 years ago. I liked the place then, but after today I'm in love with this..."

Coftz79

"A true Chicago original! Whats there not to like about this place. Biggest and best breaded steak sandwiches anywhere. Not a sign le ingredient has..."

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Spacca Napoli Pizzeria

89/100 (4118 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We got there around 11:20, already there were couple of teams waiting. Patio area filled up fast than indoor seat. If you want to seat outside, I..."

Minjeong R (Mina)

"Exceptional food quality and amazing taste to to match! The pizza has incredible tomato sauce and perfect ingredients and it is a freshly baked in..."

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"Casual relaxed dining experience. Outdoor seating was exceptional! Good number of tables. On a Saturday evening dinner, the wait for 4 was about 15..."

siewyin Yinng

"Met up there with family and friends. We all arrived at different times and as we waiting for everyone to arrive the chef/owner Jon brought us their..."

Donna Shelton, PA-C

"Go to this place is you’re looking for authentic Neapolitan style gluten free pizza!! I haven’t had gf pizza with crust this good in years. I got..."

Madison Rachel

"Chicago pizza does not have to be deep to be good, and this place is Exhibit A. Quality ingredients are used in the thin Neapolitan style pizzas..."

Max Rosen

"Came here expecting some of the best pizza and the US, and I was not disappointed. Reputation stands, I will be back. Had 4 pies when I last came and..."

Nuka DiLucca

"This Place need a little bit help with the staff.. We seat down around 3pm on a Saturday and wait for while before we got some to take our order. The..."

Junior V

"Excellent Neapolitan pizza, all the elements are there. Tomatoes aren't too acidic, stringy buffalo mozzarella, and chewy crust. Had a few good..."

chris lietz

"We came in here for an early dinner around 4 on a friday and the place was empty. after an hour the place was packed to the brim ! thankfully for us,..."

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Ignotz's Ristorante

89/100 (2040 ratings)

"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

"Food was great. The owner came and checked on us and sand happy birthday. Will be back! Some food we ate is not..."

Allison Macak

"Amazing food huge portions spectacularly made to order fresh. The lunch prices are incredible for what they offer in portion..."

Ricardo Lara

"Thought they were closed at first because of the alley entryway, but absolutely one of the best meals I've ever had. Sausage veggie soup was..."

Leslie Armstrong

Amelie Quevedo

"Mind you this was my first time ever trying pasta from Little Italy with a friend of mine. We had dinner reservations and were treated with the best..."

Diana Rogel

"My sister just had a surprise birthday party here and about 30 people attended. What a fun night! The food was great! First course was calamari..."

Ernesto N

"Coming to Ignotz’s was like visiting an aunt and an uncle that we had not seen for a long time, but longed to meet again. The family feel was..."

Oddvar Almelid

"Hands down, best Italian food I’ve ever had. I had the chicken parmigian and the soup of the day (sausage and meatball) and it was fantastic. My..."

Reyna Estrada

"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

"Same great food and family feel! This is the real little Italy. Have everything and do enjoy the garlic and fresh bread. The tiramisu is heave. The..."

Lindsay Jackson

Pasta D'arte

89/100 (1669 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Pasta D'Arte in Chicago is a hidden gem that truly stands out in the city's culinary scene. The moment we entered, the charming ambiance created an..."

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"I have been twice at this place. The food quality is really good, is homemade, good service and good atmosphere. Not the cheapest place but it worth..."

Geraldine Campos

"I haven't been here in awhile - since before the remodel - even though it is my neighborhood. I do miss, however, the smaller establishment with the..."

Larry Buonaguidi

"Tucked away in the northwestern corner of the city, this gem of a place does wonderful with great service. Showed up without a reservation on a..."

Kiljoong Kim

"Felt like I was in Italy. The food was superb as was the service. I would definitely go there again, and..."

GIJOE4eVer

"This place was amazing! Our waitress was outstanding! Her name escapes me but she was from the Ukraine. We were visiting from Ohio and just wanted..."

Anissa Patrick

"A phenomenal dining experience from the warm bread with cheese & oil all the way to dessert. The BEST chicken marsala I've ever had & there was..."

Janet Ancy

"Outstanding food, and a wonderful staff. We went on a busy Saturday night. Had a drink at the bar, then the head chef came out to take care of us..."

George Korakakis

"This is probably now one of my favorite places. The pumpkin ravioli was delicious. Drinks are good and the staff was fabulous. Only down side is..."

Natalia S

"Wanted some home made pasta and paid a visit to D'Arte! Came in for lunch and it was very quiet with nobody in, so we had extra peace. Service was..."

Kofu Kowa

Tufanos Vernon Park Tap

89/100 (2770 ratings)

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"This place is a gem! The outside seating and the delicious smell that welcomes you as you are passing by the place is just beautiful! The calamari..."

Michel Tawil

"A little more of a local vibe and not toursity. The food is excellent (especially the tiramisu) and priced fairly. I took the train from near the..."

Bryan Kruk

"We cleaned those plates! Loved the ambience. Got to watch the Sunday night football games as well. Would definitely come..."

Angelica Porras

"Delicious large portions & super friendly staff. Everything you could ask for in a laid-back casual old-school Italian restaurant. Highly recommend..."

Brian Bosak

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Tufano's Vernon Park Tap, and I can't help but share my exceptional experience. This Italian restaurant has..."

Wayne Smith

"First time there and food was amazing and our server was very friendly. Love the atmosphere, the jerseys on the wall and historic photos everywhere..."

Victor Bonhart

"Nancy was amazing! Everything was delicious. Make sure to get the an order of the mussels with white wine sauce! The sausage and peppers were also..."

Maggie Jackson

"I’ve been coming here for 25 years and I will always come back. A family owned cash only restaurant where the menu is written on a chalkboard while..."

Stefan Bogdanowicz

"Old-school Italian Chicago restaurant. I have been coming here for years and continue to love every experience. The lemon chicken with potatoes is..."

danicajhey

"Joann and the staff were terrific!!! Alexa waited on me and was outgoing and so helpful. 5 out 5 all day..."

Matthew Palmisano

"We absolutely love this place and dine here every time we come to Chicago (at least 3x/year). The food is great, service great, it’s like going..."

Tim Fisher

"One of the best Italian spots in Chicago. Portions are huge, staff is amazing and the prices are always reasonable. Highly recommend stopping here if..."

Ryan OMalley

"The service was amazing! The place was so busy and we felt like we were very taken care of from the moment we put our name in. The food was a perfect..."

Katherine M

"Like stepping back in time! We came here in 2002 for our anniversary, and while the neighborhood is very different, the food here is exactly as we..."

Michelle Kruse

"Classic Chicago restaurant. Did not rate service for this last visit because I was there for a private event, but it has always been excellent in..."

Michael Polk

"Fabulous spot hidden away on Vernon Place ... my dad first took us there, decades ago ... maybe even 50 years ago ... Fabulous non pretentious food..."

Ann R

Giordano's Pizza Rogers Park

89/100 (1451 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Waitress was very nice. We ordered a medium pepperoni, pineapple, and bacon deep dish. It was awesome. The sauce was so good I'd drink it. Would come..."

Noah Pesina

"First time in Chicago. As a kid who grew up on NY pizza and slices I was dying to try real Chicago style pizza and we were BLOWN away. I can never..."

Bloodmoney Perez

"Pretty good, definitely hits the spot when you're visiting Chicago and in need of a deep dish in the area. The crust was slightly dry, as others..."

Jonathan Boulle

"I have never had a deep dish pizza before. I chose the classic and I loved it. The rest of their food is average, but the atmosphere is..."

Kevin Lovett

"I’m gluten free and when I tell you it’s hard to find a good gluten free pizza, it’s HARD! This was by far the best gluten free pizza I have..."

Danielle Hoffacker

"Friendly server. My family's first deep dish pizza. It was..."

Chloe Choi

"Summer provided us and our guest visiting from Texas SUPERB service! This was our first time visiting this location and we will definitely return...."

Rich Lawrence

"Fresh hot pizza and a lot of cheese and great..."

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"While I've never been to the actual restaurant, I did revive these as a gift and they are AMAZING!!! I would highly recommend ordering these for your..."

Jessica Pitino

"Came in for deep dish pizza. Waited 45 minutes but that is to be expected. The atmosphere has something to be desired...it would help if they..."

Tim Mathias

"I finally got to try the famous Chicago deep dish pizza (or stuffed, as some would describe this style) and it was worth the wait. We ordered the..."

Travis Baker

"This was my first time ever indulging into Chicago Deep Dish pizza, and it was a good overall experience. I was not sure what I was expecting, but..."

Josh Gabert

"It was very good. I've lived in this neighborhood since 2014 and had pizza from Giordano's but I've never been inside the actual restaurant. I..."

Risha Tenae

"This pizza was delicious. I will come here every time I visit Chicago. The flavor is fresh and delicious. The crust is wonderful. Service was..."

cassandra ogletree

"Standard Giordano's Fare that was ready quickly (I mean, quickly for deep dish). Same high quality taste and service I've come to expect from Gio's,..."

Pranav Ramineni

Disotto Enoteca

"My girlfriend and I came here on a Saturday at 8PM and were sat right away. They do not take reservations. The Atmosphere and Ambiance: This is one..."

Joel Fischer

"The food was great! Rich with flavor. Ambiance was pretty good. Serving sizes are massive. Overall an excellent place for the..."

Tayyab Anwar

"The best pizza I have had in my life, no kidding. Reasonably priced, great service, excellent wine and even better food. Get the quattro stagioni..."

todo djurovic

"Great decor, even better small bites to eat. Oh and their service is very good, with the servers checking up on you and refilling your drink before..."

Jeremy Sakenis

"We had our wedding rehearsal dinner here and we had an incredible experience! Both sets of parents were super happy, as were my fiancé and I! We did..."

Blaine Mastenbrook

"The best meal I've had in Chicago! Extensive wine selection and classy, cellar ambiance. The cellar has a food menu, but for more options ask to..."

Adara Ney

"Loved this place! It looks and feels like a wine cellar. Great wines, good food (had the pasta and bruschetta w/ tomatoes, pesto, and goat cheese)...."

Sneha Popley

"Great food but service can be improved significantly to meet the level of the kitchen. Nice setting and..."

Jeffrey Bozeman

"Great place! Excellent service, the food is delicious and prices are reasonable! Great wine..."

esthernassar

"Good food, nice wines, reasonable cost for $$. Service was OK. Pollo alla Romana was..."

Jonathan Hensley

"Very enjoyable. Great decor. Good wine selection. Staff a bit..."

Brian Amoah

"Really good Italian food, great service and fantastic..."

Nathan Landis

"Quality food, wonderful portions, amazing..."

Anna Correa

"Outstanding service and delicious food. Definitely going..."

Elizabeth Delgado

"Great hidden jem. Beautiful decor!!! Nice tapas..."

Tom Stoklosa

"Great wine selection. Classy, romantic..."

Oliver Gärtner

"Good wine collections and nice..."

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