Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Chicago

"What an amazing experience ! The food was simply delicious. Flavorful, colorful, and every bite reveled a new layer of spices and flavor. We had..."

Marlene Wamsley

Janice Mullin

"I've visited this place a handful of times. To begin with, I ordered for pick up through their website. It's simple and easy. Also, they text you..."

Rigo

"Me and my party and I decided to come to this pizza parlor after spending some time together. Man, were we lucky that we were even able to get a spot..."

Faux Panjandrum

"Very hearty and fulfilling pan pizza. I enjoyed it a lot and would recommend to anyone staying in Chicago. It’s not the traditional deep dish but..."

Jada Cox

"Pequod's Pizza is a gem with its delectable offerings. The famous burnt cheese caramelized crust is a game-changer, complementing the delicious sauce..."

Ruby Dhatt

"I can't get enough of this pizza. It is seriously the best Chicago Deep Dish. Yes Gino's East is also good but if I had to choose one place it is..."

Kim H

"We wanted to experience Chicago but only had 2 hours and time for one stop… Pequod’s Pizza delivered the Windy City on a plate and it was..."

Strength Power Heart Fitness

"Truly the BEST Chicago pizza I’ve ever had. I tried the others, they’re too cheesy and doughy. Pequod’s was spot on PERFECT! See the photos...."

Rock Creek Design Build Remodel

"Pequod's distinctive pan pizza at the heart of Chicago is a game-changer. Unlike the traditional deep dish, its caramelized cheese crust is the star..."

Jigs Desai

"Our visit to Chicago could not be complete without trying some deep dish pizza. We asked the locals and was told this was the place for deep dish. We..."

Alex Del Castillo

"This is the place to go to for some deep dish pizza! We had reservations and were able to get seated immediately on arrival. We ordered a small..."

Charlie Te

Pat's Pizzeria

85/100 (1917 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I used to go in here four or five times a week when I lived nearby. The staff became to know me by my order and were very friendly and kind. I love..."

Allison M.

"Better lasagna than I make!. Now for an Italian person, it is not easy to admit that the pizza joint in the Loop makes better lasagna than you. But,..."

Dawn In Chicago

"Great thin crust--probably the best in the Loop and Near..."

David K

"There are many pizza places in the neighborhood, but this is my all time favorite! Altho their dine-in space is very limited, but their veggie pizza..."

George C

"Had a day in Chicago for work and decided to try Pat’s for their thin crust. 8 inch pep and mushroom pie for only $4 this summer! This stuff..."

Peter

"Awesome pizza!! My son and me both had the 8" 2 topping personal pizzas. They were great! The guys at the counter were really knowledgeable. Told us..."

Bill

"Ordered a thin crust pizza. Very good. Will definitely order from this place again. I have been so disappointed in a few place cause they just didn't..."

Selena Thomas

"The thin crust pizza is incredible! The price is also great. There is not much space to eat in, but the service is great! Definitely recommend this..."

JB

"Too many mushrooms! TLDR: get the fried ravioli and not Pat’s Special Upon recommendation, we went to Pat’s Pizza for their tavern style pizza;..."

Monica Riefkohl Bledsoe

"Best homemade ranch and pizza! We always get the thin crust for movie night and when friends come from out of town. Crust just has the perfect..."

Victoria Hatch

"Consistently good Chicago thin crust pizza. The crust, sauce, cheese and sausage all authentic and on..."

Mark Collier

"I’m happy I gave Pat’s a second chance. The first time I had it I was underwhelmed but the second time I really enjoyed it. It’s not my..."

Marc-Louis Paprzyca

"So I couldn't decide if I wanted a Pat's Special that come with sausage, onions, peppers and mushrooms OR DOUBLE sausage. Then it struck..."

DaChon Adair

"Omg one of the best thin crust pizzas I have had in a long time! Nice and crispy and well done. Very well made pizza. A must if staying or visiting..."

Rob Lundquist

"Super friendly staff and my food is always fresh and delicious! Great intro to my first Chicago..."

Brionn Hughes

"Great little pizza shop we hit up kne night after a long day. It was perfect. And rhey directed us down the street to a tavern so we could use the..."

Karia Lanken

"Never caught his name, but the guy who took my order on the phone was very nice and deserves a raise for helping me while I was in a pinch ordering..."

Kathryn Malate

Home Run Inn Pizza

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very good pizza. Place is too cold. Food got cold quicker do to the temp in the restaurant. Server was nice but good s night that wasn't busy inside..."

Rosa Lopez

"I was visiting Chicago and, like most tourists, I wanted to eat some deep dish pizza. I've only ever been to Giordano's which seems like a typical..."

Olivia Mary

"They had a really delicious pie with a variety of toppings. I love the Pepperoni and the Hawaiian, too. They can produce, too, and that's awesome..."

Willem Cortez

"Linda L 5700 S Cicero was amazing with her service. First class all the way. She handled difficult customers with patience and respect and I commend..."

Angie Joslyn

"Delicious, freshly made, and above average service. I just don't know if I can justify the price for the quantity. One of my favorite places and I go..."

Elsie-Rose Campbell

"This was my first time & it was beyond amazing. Our server, Alex, was very accommodating & nice. I would definitely be back. The wings were probably..."

Briana Orea

"Michael Mena you sly little fella! As soon as I walked in, I wanted to move in. The decor is so sophisticated chic! The grey toned walls, Carrara..."

Rebecca Johnson

Legno Chicago

85/100 (1133 ratings)

"Great place for dinner. Super staff, they were accomdating to our family. The bruscetta was delicious. I had the baked gnocchi and that was..."

J Adams

"First time here, to celebrate my dear friend's Birthday. From the appetizers to the drinks and dessert, everything I picked was absolutely 💯 and..."

Cely C.

"Food is always delicious. Pizza, pasta, salad, you name it. 😋 Tiramisu and carrot cake are amazing as..."

Amanda D

"Normally, the atmosphere is perfect, but there was a big loud party going on right next to us in the dining room just off of the bar seating area...."

Leanne Neurauter

"We had a fabulous baptism celebration at Legno! It is our go to for weekend family dinners because their wood fired pizza is spectacular. The..."

Lidia Pomaville

"I think it's good but not great. Fresh ingredients but some dishes under seasoning. Really good brussels sprouts and grilled calamari. Brussels..."

SPICY

"We had an incredible brunch experience here on Sunday. My Tuscan breakfast was so yummy. Everyone loved their food and the service was top notch! We..."

Amanda Lougheed

"We had a great experience. The food was delicious. Briana is fantastic! She's very attentive. My three year old loves her! We will be..."

Ty

"The food isn't bad, but the "french onion soup" was not what you'd expect. The bartender was way too into the guy she was serving. I can still hear..."

Pepper Giese

"How delicious is everything here! My favorite grilled calamari and they are a little bit spicy 🌶 The cocktails 🍹 are amazing too and they have..."

Lina P

"It was a nice space in the back that was private, very nice atmosphere. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Definitely want to come back and try..."

Maria Trejo

"My overall dining experience at Legno was spot on great. The lamb & beef burger with goat cheese served on a pretzel bun along with sweet potato..."

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Bacchanalia

85/100 (1832 ratings)

"The servers were so friendly and accommodating. The food was flat out delicious! Our whole experience was great. We ordered their chicken parm with..."

Ann Marie

"Was brought here by a friend years ago... love it, place is small but the food is large with flavor. Parking tight but they have valet. If you..."

Chuck Iglinski

"I go to Mizzou and one of my best friends is from Chicago, and when ever her family comes to visit they always bring Bacchanalia and its all we live..."

Casey Frost

"A hidden gem in the heart of the city! My family has dined here for over 35 years, and now my spouse and I love to bring visitors and friends here..."

Jack Zibert

"Celebrated Mother's Day with family yesterday and had a wonderful time. The waitress was attentive, not overbearing and we were not rushed. We hadn't..."

Jane Seawood Barnes

"So good! From the bruschetta, lasagna, and angel hair pasta dish ...cannoli and cheesecake. Great wine selection. We had a great meal! Thank..."

Stacey Erin Baez

"Everything was great! The pasta was cooked perfectly and it tasted so good. Quaint, with a friendly atmosphere and staff. They didn't even yell at us..."

Jennifer Shreiner

"Wonderful intimate space for a meal with friends and family. Food was excellent as always. I had the Chicken Bacchanalia and it was spectacular. Our..."

Michelle Gumz

"Delicious food! The best chicken Vesuvio! Great service! Highly..."

Linda West Goddard

"A must go , food is awesome sausageand peppers , Lasagna abd the veal the best in the..."

Dennis Crotty

"Long standing Italian restaurant that's family owned & consistently great... Love the lasagna & seafood pasta 2 of my..."

Ben Maska

"The environment is lovely, the wait staff are all incredibly polite and quick, and the food was excellent. We will definitely be..."

Tracie Bukovsky Pusateri

"Very cute small intimate place. Main courses were excellent and harty portions - with leftovers to take home. Service was friendly and helpful but..."

Mary Ann Lewandowski

"I love this place. Great food served by great people. Always have a wonderful time when info there. The food is fantastic. One of my favorite..."

Erich Knodel

"What a beautiful gem. Went here with my fiance for our anniversary, and we left so satisfied and feeling like we just visited a family member's home..."

flamin hot cheetos

"TikTok told me this was the best lasagna in the city. I may have to agree. It is EVERYTHING you would want in lasagna. With a great portion size and..."

Demond D. Edwards

"I've been enjoying Bacchanalia's dishes since 1979. For those who are vegan/vegetarian, they are very accommodating. I ordered angel hair pasta..."

G G

"🇮🇹 Bacchanalia is a quaint and cozy Italian restaurant in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood. I had a wonderful dining experience there with..."

John J

"What a surprise this place was! We went there based on reviews and it didn't disappoint. This is an old school Mom and Pop restaurant that probably..."

J H

"This restaurant is a old family favorite. We valet parked. We had a party of 14 on a busy Sat night. Atmosphere is cozy for a large party. We..."

Donna McNally

"Regularly go to Ignotz next door, but decided to give these guys a chance for a change and they did not disappoint! Very good food and a cozy place..."

Fabian Carbajal

"This place is ~15min walk from Western CTA station. We came here on a Monday night for a friend’s birthday. The restaurant is located in a..."

ju bouffe

"My girlfriend and I had such a lovely time here. The calamari was the best we have ever had, and was also it was a huge portion. We had the gnocchi..."

Nick George

"Bacchanalia is one of those spots that upon frequenting once, you know it will be a place to return to. The food and atmosphere will return you to..."

M. B. (Mars)

Ciao! Cafe & Wine Lounge

85/100 (2079 ratings)

"Great atmosphere and decent food. I deducted one star because it took an hour for the food to come out (we came at 5pm). The portion is a bit small..."

Jia Huang

"Like swallows to Capistrano (chimneys) ... I come back to this place every year when in Chicago. As of October 2018, Tammy will have been at T10 23..."

Corbin Riemer

"Lovely service and very well-crafted food; I would absolutely come back. Beet terrine salad was excellent; cooked perfectly and the fava bean garnish..."

Maggie Roberts

"A year ago it was Very good. This year was great too. I came in with out reservation, we were 6 and we received an exceptional service. The food was..."

Jorge Ballesteros

"Wonderful meal! cocktail with pear and vodka light and refreshing. Lobster ravioli- handmade ravioli with huge pieces of lobster as well as claw..."

Jim M

"I have eaten Italian food all over the United States and in Italy. This place is the real deal. Full of old world charm and great service I had one..."

Jacob

"If you go here you have to get the ravioli. Definitely some of the best in the whole city. I love the butternut squash ravioli. In the heart of..."

Meyers5555

"Service was fantastic. Food was wonderful. I had their specialty, butternut ravioli, and enjoyed every bit of it. My very picky husband had the..."

Hilary Gindi

"Went for my birthday dinner and had great time. Good food and atmosphere. All the staff was prompt and friendly. Our server Paul was absolutely..."

Phoenix Elektra

"A very quiant and cozy atmosphere. The food was great! I had the Veal and it was tender and..."

Nick McCoy

"A true hidden gem, this atmospheric underground Italian restaurant serves up the best contemporary food Chicago has to offer, for a true excellent..."

Lennart van Nieuwenhuijzen

"Well made and service was excellent! Loved our waitress! Food was..."

Sarah Beck

"Excellent every time I have dropped in. Great atmosphere and popular, reservations recommended for theatre..."

Devin Mell

"Food was fantastic! Big thanks to everyone involved in making a pleasant experience for our..."

Georgina Rojas

"The food and service was outstanding. The decor was extremely nice and the atmosphere was very..."

Matt Castagne

"The seared duck breast was prepared to perfection. The sweet and sour of the squash and cranberries played delightfully on the pallet. The chocolate..."

Jacob Tokoly

"Excellent all around. Server was incredibly helpful and our food was exceptional. Their gluten free options are top shelf and my wife loved it...."

Jordan Starkweather

"Nice dining experience. Service was great, we weren't even going to a show and we were served just as everyone else. Scallops were delicious, melt in..."

Allen Thomas

"This is my favorite Italian restaurant in the city. The pasta is made fresh every day and it shows. The butternut and acorn squash ravioli is..."

Brian Mason

Gino's East South Loop

85/100 (7481 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Vegan visiting from out of state. I finally found the Chicago deep dish pizza with vegan mozzarella that I have been looking for. It took about a 40..."

Brian Cole

"After a disappointing experience at another deep dish pizza place, my party and I were excited to give deep dish another try. We were not..."

natalie

"AMAZING food! WONDERFUL customer Service! Love the patio option. Our server was top-notch, super helpful, and took good care of us. She checked food..."

Jodi Ingersoll Meyer

"First time trying Chicago pizza and it wasn't bad but I felt it came up a bit short. Appetizers, pizza and service were good but nothing out of the..."

Anette Escobar (Ace)

"Home of the Chicago deep dish. It had been many years since I had Gino's pizza. I have never been to this location until now. There was no wait, and..."

Joseph Cordova

"This location is a great place to grab delicious deep dish pizza. My husband and I booked the food tour, and this was the 1st stop on the tour, and..."

Daja Gaston

"Excellent thin crust and deep dish pizzas. The service at the bar was fantastic both nights I had dinner here. Prices are reasonable given the prices..."

D M (Bigdtravels)

"Everything you look for in a local bar. Great food, good drinks, excellent service and fun people. Lots of TVs for watching sports, they put on..."

Eric Brunson

"While the food was good, not the best chicago style Ive had, it ranks well. The atmosphere was ok, very warm like there was no a/c and they just had..."

JC Olson

"I love a good deep dish pizza while visiting Chicago, and Gino's did not disappoint! We ordered the small Italian beef pizza (spicy and plenty for 2..."

Christine Fleetwood

"We visited Gino’s midday, around 3:00 and there weren’t many patrons there but they must have been short staffed because our server was..."

Megan Romine

"Grown up when Gino's East was in Rolling Meadows, always loved their deep-dish pizza. First time in Gino's East South Loop during the Nascar Street..."

James Wang

"Ok, so I really need to expand outside of the big three or four Chicago pizza places, but I like Gino's so much that I don't see a reason to venture..."

Brig Asay

"Had simple spaghetti with meatballs. The noodles where on point; delicious, and I was surprised the sauces where very tasty. I like the sauces..."

Lonnie Carpenter

"My husband and I really love this place… the first day we arrived we stopped for a quick Drink in the daytime and Erith was super nice, attentive..."

Taheidia Strachan

"I ordered a small build your own. Pizza looked and tasted GREAT! Highly..."

George Stoll

"Came here on a food tour. Our first stop. We had the sausage deep dish pizza. Came out hot. I really liked it. It was very tasty. Only had one piece..."

Tim S

Soluri & Son Italian Deli

La Crosta Woodfire Pizzeria Italiana

85/100 (1003 ratings)

"Such a nice restaurant! We had been looking for food and found this spot for dinner- the service was so hospitable they even let us in and served us..."

Elsie Ensor

"I was very impressed with this restaurant! The food came out very quick and I was able to modify the pizzas to make them vegetarian. The spicy one is..."

Devanshi Shah

"This restaurant is great, all I ordered was the beef carpaccio and it was great. I appreciated the friendly staff and great service. The atmosphere..."

Elon van Rhein (Elonvr)

"In the heart of the De Paul campus and with a name like "The Crust", you know what it is all about. Great traditional Italian style pizza overall. ..."

D “Juanito” H

"Wonderful dining experience. I went with my Dad and sat in the outdoor dining area. All the pizza options looked delicious, but we ended up ordering..."

Amber Lueth

"The service was spectacular even when they had to deal with a know-it-all dope like me. I spoke with the owner, Dino, who couldn't have been more..."

Brian Siegel

"First off I am a huge pizza fan and eat pizza like it won’t be here tomorrow. I have been a Chicago real estate broker for over 16 years and I’ve..."

Neil Hackler

"Both pizzas were made hot and fresh, however the middle of both pizzas were pretty soaked, so the toppings would fall off as you pull it apart. The..."

Carmel Esmail

"Food was SO good. Everything that I ate was amazing. 10/10 would..."

Summer Shurmack

"Classic Italian style pizza made in a wood fire grill, with fresh dough , tomatoes , and burrata. Lots of imported ingredients flown straight from..."

Bessy Tam

Ferrara Original Inc

85/100 (1598 ratings)

"Im an Uber driver and i dropped off a juvenile corrections officer and askef him for suggestions for lunch in area and he highly recommended this..."

Michael D'Agostino

"I absolutely love this place! My favorite place for birthday cakes. The cake is absolutely delicious! I continue tradition of buying birthday cake..."

Irma Robles

"Ferra did our cocktail hour spread and our dessert table for our wedding. Amazing food, amazing staff and great prices. We drive over an hour just to..."

Joey Marie

"Outstanding!! Italian Beef sandwich was perfect, Italian pastries were a delight and the people are so..."

Casey V. Atwater

"My most absolute favorite. I have not found anywhere that comes close to the Original..."

Alice Schmidt

"Been going here over 35 years my grandmother and I would walk there back in the day....love this..."

Vinnie Accardo

"Yummm, yummier, and yummiest. Can't go wrong here,everything makes your mouth feel like..."

Elaine Horrell Lebron

"Highly recommend ordering your favorite desserts from Ferrara Bakery for your wedding dessert table! My husband and I ordered raspberry farfalla,..."

Dalilah Earley

"Great food & baked treats that were all reasonably priced. I can't tell you the last time I was able to get a lunch for 2 people under $20! It's..."

Rae B. Siciliano

"I didn’t expect to have the best Alfredo sauce of my life at the historical home of a major sweets chain. The ratio of pasta to sauce, and of..."

Gallen Tista

"Passed by this place this morning and it caught my attention. I was hungry for a sandwich and figured I'd give this place a shot. Walking in felt..."

Channa Kan

"An original gem that's left from the old neighborhood of Taylor St. Great food, great bakery items to choose from. Nice place to sit in for lunch...."

Pedro

"Real Italian pastries and cakes. Had my wife's birthday cake ordered and the flavor and quality were astonishing, this place is now my first go-to..."

Marco S

"One of the Best Italian Bakeries in Little Italy my Family has been going here for..."

Frank Acevedo

"We had an amazing experience ordering our traditional millefoglie wedding cake and assorted Italian cookies from Ferrara bakery. Nello and team were..."

Katie Cutshaw

"The cannolis and rainbow 🌈 (tri layer) cookies are not the greatest in Chicago. Better in New York for sure. Chicago's little Italy 🇮🇹..."

aasim a

"There's something extra special about bringing home a white box all tied up and labeled with Ferrara's gold sticker. You feel the love that Ferrara's..."

Janelle Iaccino

"This is one long-time bakery that lives up to its reputation. Too many old Chicago bakeries are just their name, but Ferrera’s is the real deal! ..."

Kristopher Kordek

"I had the pasta with marinara $8.75 A huge bowl full, large enough for leftovers. Very flavorful with a side salad and a dinner roll. Well worth the..."

Susan Kramer

"The pasta fagioli is delicious! Homemade and authentic. They changed the type of pastina (noodle type) they use and for me it's just not the same. I..."

FreddyAnz

"OMG this place is so delicious. So I looked up cannolis near me and Ferrara Bakery pop up. The reviews were fantastic. So I grab a Lyft (30 minutes..."

Lanisha

"Don't sleep on this place. I tried the Soup of the Day (chicken noodle), and the Tuscan Chicken Sandwich W/Pesto Aioli, and a Cafe Latte and it was..."

Tashanna Stevenson

"I really love this place, but today I ordered a beef & sausage sandwich to go, but I didn't get the..."

Maria Angel

Mozzarella Stores

85/100 (234 ratings)

Restaurants

Italian

"It is a cafe style setting with Michigan Ave. prices. A couple of pizzas and a salad with tip will set you back $60+ (no drinks). I agreed that..."

D “Juanito” H

"Bar none and by far the best gluten free pizza I’ve ever experienced. The crust reminded me of the (not gluten free( napoletano style pizzas I..."

Sarah

"What a phenomenal restaurant! Food was super fresh, simple, and the highest quality one could imagine. They also have FIVE DOLLAR GLASSES OF..."

Jason Abdalla

"BEST pizza in Chicago. If I could give a 10 star I would. It's local and organic. Melt in your mouth pizza with great flavor👌 The owners/servers..."

Angela Faith Jacobsen

"Fresh tasting pizza and pasta, with cheese made from their own organic dairy farm. Friendly staff, inside and outside..."

Alex L

"This is an authentic Italian snack shop. They have the best Napolitan pizza. They have a good Italian wine and beer selection. The staff is very..."

Anjelica Thomas- DApuzzo

"Me and my wife live across the street, been meaning to come here but because of Covid we kept pushing it back. We finally came here on last Sunday..."

Chishan Jao

"What a wondeful find. Great service, food and atmosphere. Like a little slice of Europe in the heart of..."

Steven Friedrichsen

"We love the Motzerella store! We tell everyone about it because it's that great. It's owned by Italians and it truly shows in the authenticity of..."

Angela Maicki

"Good food, very good service. We'd made reservations online since it was our anniversary, and they brought out two free glasses of champagne! Very..."

Angel E. Perez

"Amazing restaurant with the family owned feel. Tried their Italian wedding soup. I don't like soup but the person I was with ordered it. After..."

Nick

"Gino, Caesar and Denzel were amazing!!!! I needed a quick margarita pizza to go and Dino and Caesar were the men for the job. They moved fast and..."

Kandis Isom

"We had a wonderful experience at the Mozzarella Store! Our wood fired margarita pizza and salad were fresh and delicious, and the paninis are also..."

Anne MacDonald

"Never thought of going in because outside it appears to be a quickie pizza slice place...but no! As one who has a second home in Italy and is finicky..."

Suzanne Bond

"I live upstairs so wanted to try the new neighborhood addition. I was hesitant to leave a review on their first day open. I am in hopes that..."

Craig N

"Great place to eat and hang out with friends. Amazing appetizers, pizza and coffee..real Italian food, like it’s supposed to taste and look. Even..."

Jorah G

"I love the pizza in this place, everything is fresh and the pizza is baked in a wood oven, which gives a unique flavor to their..."

Cortez Painting & Drywall

"We just discovered this place about a month ago. Italian family own, wonderful food, a real italian experience. (Lived in Italy for years, so i can..."

Zeynep Busbee

Pizano's Pizza

"Great atmosphere! Even though this is a chain it gives that local, family-run vibe. The menu has a bigger selection of options than the average pizza..."

Jen Espino

"We drive six hours (literally) and this was the one meal we knew we would have while in Chicago...worth every mile of the drive. Old school deep dish..."

Jason Dennison

"Not my favorite Pizza place in the city, but still pretty good. They do deep dish pretty well and the bruschetta is tasty. They have a good outdoor..."

Christine McPherson

"My favorite deep dish in Chicago so far. Service was great and they easily kept a table of 10 people well supplied with drinks. I'll definitely..."

Lee Walker

"great for the pizza and much less of a wait than downtown. Service is on, but the vibe, not the downtown vibe. If you want great pizza with out the..."

Roxann Paulson

"Good food! Tried deep dish pizza for the first time so I have nothing to compare it to but I liked it. The waiter was super friendly and funny. We..."

Michi Frister

"Was excited to visit Pizano's after hearing it was one of the original Chicago joints for deep dish pizza. Shocked that I haven't been to any of..."

Jay Hawkinson

"Went on a Saturday afternoon. Service was nice but could have been more attentive. The food was great. The deep dish pizza is fantastic. Would go..."

Sara

"We LOVE Pizano's!! Every birthday, or celebration you will find us there. The thin crust is the best in Chicago and for the heartier eating nights..."

Annette Parrent

"This Pizza is in the top 3 I would say in Chicago. Thin crust and deep dish are both solid options. The new back private party area is great! I..."

Anthony Staffa

"Amazing food. Homemade dishes and unique desserts. Didn't give 5 stars, just because I've had slightly better authentic Italian food, but this place..."

Tiffani Kilmer

"Very pleasant atmosphere. Great service. Delicious pizza. Fresh ingredients I mean really crisp and fresh. Staff is very..."

Hassan A

"We finally got to eat here. Great place! Pizza was so good. Our server was fantastic!! Wish we lived closer...We'll be back for sure...."

Cheryl Riga

"AMAZING service and the pizza was delicious. Came in the afternoon and it was really chill. We were able to chat with the server. Would definitely..."

Joseph Horning

Bari Subs

85/100 (1401 ratings)

Specialty Food Market

"Excellent Italian sandwich. Bread is toasty on the outside, but soft enough for a good chew on each bite. Distribution of veggies, meats, and cheeses..."

David Lee

"My favorite sandwich in chicago. It’s hefty and you have to be in the mood for something like this, but the Focacia from Bari is like no..."

Daniel Wolff

"Solid - no frills - Italian beef sandwich. The 9inch is their smallest size and it’s huge. You can easily split it with another person. No..."

Jasna Acharya

"This small little Italian grocery store/deli offers some of the best sandwiches. I’ve been coming here for several years now for lunch and I still..."

Scurgen

"Easily the best Italian grocery store deli in the city. Get the Italian you won’t be upset. They have home made sides and the deli is amazing...."

Brian Graf

"I was visiting Chicago and made a point to find a great Italian beef sandwich. Found this place randomly and asked the guy at the counter to make me..."

Max Neu

"Fast, pleasant and efficient service. I ordered the 12" Italian Sub. It was tasty and quite large, but $13.50 (I added red peppers and Gardiner) for..."

Todd B

"Got my first sub here because a friend recommended it and would stop talking about it! Now I won’t stop talking about it, I got a Italian Beef Sub...."

Marco Larios

"I go out of my way to alway stop here when I'm in town. Tiny shop but fantastic subs. You'll also find great homemade giardiniera and other jarred..."

brian mcnish

"Must try sandwich shop in Chicago. Really enjoyed the vibe and quick service. Gives you that authentic vibe as soon as you step in. Food was..."

garrett blake

"Use to live 2 blocks away from Bari Foods and quickly it became one of my favorite places. Seriously the best Italian subs I've ever found in..."

Skates Miller

"It’s a true Italian deli where you walk in past register check out and a mini grocery store before you can order a sub. This is the type of place..."

Christopher Larry Scharra

"It's my go to sub place in Chicago! I buy them for all my Sox..."

Erik Blinn

"ATTN ALL VEGETARIANS! All I can say is WOW. I am a very picky vegetarian who doesn't like cross contamination and Bari Foods went above and beyond to..."

jessica coleman

"Be warned if you order their sandwich on a focaccia it’s going to be MASSIVE but delicious!! If you go here you must try one of their desserts. The..."

Maria P

"Barry foods, deli, butcher shop is one of the best food store to shop. They have incredible Italian subs, meatball sandwiches, Italian sausage,..."

Robert Bloome

"Bari foods is a gem we found while visiting Chicago. It's a grocery store and butcher, but they make fresh sandwiches as well. We tried their cold..."

Babak Allahyar

"Bari foods is a legend. While they are very popular for their subs, the home made barese sausage is the star. Get yourself some barese sausage and..."

Fabio Sorano

"Solid sub sandwiches!! Friend recommended I try this deli and sub shop. They were churning and burning in there. They made the subs fast which was..."

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Davanti Enoteca

85/100 (1642 ratings)

"Love this place. We had such a nice time. Katrina was such great service. We ordered a number of small dishes and all were delicious. Loved the..."

Antonia Asimis

"Nice atmosphere, very attentive service, and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend the truffle egg toast. Slightly weird that the pasta..."

Courtney Kobata

"Great Restaurant! Italian small plates, extensive wine list. Sevice was impeccable. Love the location and look of the..."

Joe Christiano

"It was just fine. I would definitely prefer franchesca over this one. Similar price, but I found franchesca to have a more authentic experience. Also..."

Manu

"Wonderful brunch! Service was super attentive and was honest about no heat lamps in the kitchen, so things come out as they're ready. Neat..."

Laura Dartanay

"Visiting Chicago from Texas and we wanted a little taste of Italy. We stumbled on this corner restaurant. We were served by the wonderful Jimena and..."

Omar Gonzalez

"If you are in Chicago, you want/need to go here. Fresh food. Ask for what pasta is made fresh that day.... and Managers and assistant managers top..."

Martin Hatch

"We had a very mixed experience at Davanti Enoteca. Service was good and bad. Food was good and bad. The hostess greeted us immediately and seated..."

Keith Skronek

"Truffle Egg Toast caught my attention by the name! I ❤️ truffle! Perfect combination: egg + fontina cheese + asparagus + truffle oil..."

Marilia Trecco

"Nice atmosphere. Good food but was not amazed by any dish. The burrata that we had was very good and is probably the only thing that we would get..."

Dave Lobeck

"The house made limoncello was amazing. The food was really good as well. We loved the crispy..."

Amanda Charbonneau

"Had a great experience. The gentleman at the front told us the wait for a table was an hour but gave us a heads up for the space at the bar where we..."

Maya

"Great food, welcoming atmosphere, friendly..."

Sina Safayi

"We had reservations for 6:30, this restaurant was packed to the doors with people waiting, busy night with an event at United center. We ended up..."

Janet Giarmidis

"Third time here, they always have good service and good food, brunch bottom less..."

Marcelo Velasquez

"Let me START OFF my saying I LOVE THIS PLACE. I found them today on Yelp, trying to find a nice spot for my nephews graduation celebration. Street..."

Pierre Papillon

"You NEED to get the meatballs okay? Need. My friend and I ate here for lunch as a we need an escape from law school treat and everything was..."

Janice Sanchez Diaz

"Food was great but a little pricey. The reason i didn't give it 5 stars is because the menu is very limited but the food comes out very quick. They..."

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L'aventino Forno Romano

Angelo's Wine Bar

85/100 (2773 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Best charcuterie board/presentation that I’ve tried hands down 👌🏽 I would definitely get this again. I was surprised that they even added 2..."

Karina C

"I just moved into the neighborhood and my partner and I decided to check this place out on a whim and I am so glad we did, because i will be coming..."

Hallie Cohen

"We just moved to the neighborhood and have heard amazing things about Angelo’s so we decided to give it a try for our anniversary dinner. The..."

Deborah Perez

"We shared several apps and two dishes and everything was amazing. And our service was the best I have had in awhile. Best part, Wednesday night is..."

Deborah Westfall

"Fantastic brunch! I have now been here for the brunch on Sunday a few times. The breakfast pizza is out of this world! It is so flavorful and the..."

Ashley Catizone

"If you're on the hunt for a restaurant that not only offers exceptional service but also serves up the most heavenly pizza alongside a delightful..."

Erik Carranza

"I'm satisfied. Food was great and good portion not too much. Excellent wine list and service even better. Really friendly and intuitive services...."

SPICY

"To be fair, we only had appetizers and a salad, but the service was good, the food was creative, and it was a cool place. Indoor and outdoor seating...."

Christie Billups

"First thing First, the food was amazing! Brunch, breakfast pizza,avocado toast, spinach caesar salad,cocktails ,beer and wine. Beautiful and cozy..."

Tracee Young

"They have a cute patio as well as a nice indoor area. The windows are open during the summer and they had live music on a Monday. The food is also..."

Megan Stephenson

"Wonderful food and drinks! Usually decent service though most often they seem very understaffed and spread thin. One major complaint: After people..."

Julijana Tkalec

"Friendly service, excellent food (pizza, Alfredo, flan cake) - we ate so much we could barely move, reasonable prices, lovely ambience. We are..."

Shruti

"We first came here in 2022 after closing on our condo nearby. It quickly become a neighborhood favorite. Wonderful staff, delicious food, and within..."

Shandee Vaughan

"Any time is a good time to visit Angelo's. The food is absolutely delicious. Love how the flavors dance 💃 in my mouth. I love the bruschetta, the..."

Simone Rush

"Food is delicious, vibes (including lots of outdoor seating) are great, friendly service and incredibly reasonable prices for such fine ingredients!..."

Bundev Sawhney

"Wonderful experience! Gigi so engaging!! Excellent service! Very attentive. Explaining the menu, His expertise & explanation of the wines was so..."

LSA

"I had my birthday party dinner here last week. The staff were fantastic in helping me decide what options would be great for the table. the..."

Paulina Fadrowska

Cafe Bionda

85/100 (1597 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"Have eaten there several time and the food was always excellent. Had the special last night. Pork Chops Saltimbocca. My only complaint is the..."

Joe Roccasalva

"Great restaurant, great service our waiter Guy was excellent and the food was delicious!!! Their vodka sauce was to die for.....Overall a..."

Michelle Jurisevic Roppolo

"The food is awesome with some really good appetizers, and we love the staff. An interesting wine list with a couple of very good reds! A great..."

Virginia Davis

"Awesome place. The bread and marinara sauce is wonderful and the sausage stuffed banana peppers are to die for!!! It was very busy, just after the..."

Kristin Kay

"Outstanding!! Took less than an hour to get here. The food is fantastic. Great atmosphere, great music and outdoor..."

Charmayne Kalman Guch

"Everything was excellent from the bartender to the waitresses and don't forget the guys in the kitchen that put out the great food Thank you for..."

Scott Seibert

"Love this place! Everything I've tried has been great! My favorite is the grilled..."

Laura Snyder Waas

"Celebrated my nephews rehearsal dinner last night.... food was great and our server was so..."

Andrea Paula Sofiakis

"Rigatoni ala vodka, chicken parm, eggplant rottolo, and the stuffed shells. Eat all of those..."

Matt Michael

"loved it, my first time there, will absolutely go back, great place and great..."

Pam Verr

"Fantastic service! Fantastic food! Fantastic atmosphere! Even the wine was excellent. Two thumbs up all the way..."

Melissa Cavill

"Excellent food and great customer service. I recommend this restaurant..."

Patrick Fitzgerald

"Just returning from ten years in Houston and happy to see Cafe Bionda made it through the pandemic. 🎊 My friend and I would eat there often and..."

Dawn Callahan

"Delicious authentic Italian spot in the south loop! Our ravioli was made in house and so good. The drinks were great and the private small dining..."

Sanje Moono

"Came here for date night and my date was hesitant since he hadn’t been here in a few years. He knew they had changed management and a few things on..."

Imani Dixon

"Great service. Delicious food. Do NOT pass on the pasta with vodka sauce. Great for dates or events. Highly..."

Rocky Blackmon

"My fiance and I love this place!! We invited my family to celebrate my son's birthday here recently. The staff is always great. They're very..."

Priscilla Flores

"Delicious dishes. See pictures! Parking is free in the back lot. There's a back entrance as well. Very convenient. Otherwise, there is metered..."

siewyin Yinng

"Their cozy atmosphere and top-notch service create the perfect ambiance for a memorable dining experience. Don't miss out on this local..."

Devanshi Shah

"As a regular, I came in for dinner during the opening bears game with some friends. The location was busier than normal but still enjoyed my time...."

Kayla DeGolyer

"Great food... The Chef is a Rock star... Great..."

Christian Fantoni

"Lovely neighborhood spot where the portions are large, the service is friendly and everyone seems to know..."

Rebecca Stobierski

"This place is awesome! It's the best food that I've eaten in South Loop ... and just in a while, to be honest. I heard that they had a new grilled..."

Kenneth Engstrom

"Fantastic find! If you are looking for a Italian Restaurant and in South Loop- Cafe Bionda is a fantastic find! The staff was wonderful and their..."

Maida Skys

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Cafe Bionda Italian Restaurant on a busy Sunday afternoon during a Bears game, and I must say, the..."

Taylor Hill

"Warm Welcome by the bar's staff. Fast service. My grilled Octopus was just perfect however the margarita pizza was a little salty... tasted good but..."

Daly souissi

"Great recently reopened Italian restaurant hiding near the convention center! We were a bit late for dinner but the staff were really accommodating..."

Jeffrey Rossi

"Fantastic find!! Perfect ambiance, stellar service and the absolute best calamari and tiramisu we have ever had. Dianna and Angela were beyond..."

Chris Kennelly

"12/15/22 The beef short rib ravioli was good , it had something like gravy on top so it was more umami flavor then a red pasta ravioli The biaonda..."

felisha linklater

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

85/100 (4054 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Discover

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"As I m new to Chicago, my friend suggested me to taste this pizza.As a food blogger, I m pretty excited to taste a food and it was..."

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"So this place is famous for their deep dish pizzas just like giordano's but it's quite underrated. The thin crust pizzas here are good too. A must..."

Malika Chopra

"After a 40-minute wait at this Chicago pizzeria we finally got down to ordering the famous Chicago Deep Dish Pizza which was baked just for us so it..."

Rebecca D. Thomas

"If there is any place that can help you get over your cheese cravings it's this. I had placed an order for delivery for the Lou though I was very..."

Chaahat

"We wanted to try some authentic Chicago deep dish pizza and our friend suggested this place. The fried mushrooms and buffalo wings were ridiculously..."

Alexa Labadie

"Great deep dish place! We came in right when the place opened, and we were serviced right away. We ordered two personal sized deep dish pizzas and a..."

Aaron G.

"It’s a big favorite of many for those who love deep dish pizza. I enjoyed a free slice on 11/7/23 for the event that Lou Malnati had today to bring..."

karina k

"The deep dish pizza was top tier as always. We had "The Classic" and would recommend it. The place has a really nice atmosphere as well and the..."

Sugar

"Excellent pizza and wings. Reasonable prices and a nice atmosphere for a sports-oriented restaurant. Our server, Zully was fantastic, kind, patient,..."

Rahi Tajzadeh

"Tasty deep-dish pizza. The tomato sauce and cheese taste fresh. Friendly and attentive..."

Omar Shoman

"Food was delicious and reasonably priced and our server was very nice and..."

Caleb

"Delicious deep dish pizza and nice retro interior decor. But the highlight for me was the salad which I found to be top..."

Sukmin Nam

"Best pizza I've ever had, classic Chicago with the layer of sausage and the butter crust.. forget about..."

Mathew Ingersoll

"Love the buttery crust and not-too-cheesy top. Got both the one with sausage and the vegetarian one. Personal size is just enough for one..."

Ezra Mannix

"This was my first Chicago deep dish! We got it to go for my bachelor party so we got a few different kinds the original and the meat one. Both tasted..."

Mike Ortiz

"First Chicago deep dish pizza, didn’t disappoint I loved it. Great flavours and toppings and the crust was great. I usually have a big appetite but..."

Scott S

"Some of the best deep dish pizza I have ever had, and this is coming from a thin crust..."

Logan Pentecost

"My all-time favorite deep dish pizza! Words can not express how good this pizza is! You have to experience it for yourself! This is the best deep..."

Roderick Sherrill

"Delicious Malnati salad (individual size was honestly a family-sized appetizer), stuffed spinach bread, and “the Lou” veggie deep dish pizza...."

Michelle

"Malnati's is a classic for very good reasons, and they were all on display at this dinner for a group of 17. We had pre-ordered pizzas and added..."

Dave Conant

"First time ordering from this location (pick-up). I was there early otherwise the food would've been ready right on time. The employees were nice and..."

Arely V

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Francesca's On Taylor

"Really nice ambiance, exquisite Italian food on Taylor, and good deals on the menu all week long. The staff is very kind and we always go there when..."

Josep Maria Nadal

"This was my first time at Francesca’s and it was perfect. The service was fast, polite, and professional. We ordered the Cappellacci con Asparagi..."

Liliana M

"Wow- I have been to this comfortable neighborhood restaurant in Little Italy at least 10 times. I keep thinking I will eventually get a meal that I..."

Howard Blumstein

"The Mia Francesca chain is a Chicagoland staple. Traditional Italian cuisine served by a knowledgeable and friendly wait staff. Approachable,..."

Quincy Jones

"Great lunch while visiting a family member at UIC hospital. Just a short walk down Taylor..."

Lonnie Rhodes

"Loved the food and ambience of this place. So glad I visited this restaurant. If you like Italian food, Francescas can’t disappoint you..."

Epiphania Vincent

"Thursday night live jazz music and an excellent menu! The desserts are a must here... Make room..."

Tre Nowaczynski

"The food here is amazing! No wonder it was packed. They also offer valet. Service was good, not great. Didn’t feel rushed though. Portions are..."

Heather G

"Came here for lunch and it was not busy at all. Service was excellent and the menu was fair. They have a lunch combo that is about $10. Comes with, I..."

Winnie Vasquez

"I love all Francesca’s locations! They have great authentic food and friendly staff with quick service. This location specifically barely ever has..."

MM V

"We had a private event there for 45 upon our daughter's graduation and Francesca's was phenomenal from start to finish. The management was helpful..."

John Julian

"I went here for my department's holiday party. Parking in the area is rough so beware. The police were very active giving out tickets as my co-worker..."

Nat W

"Very nice, intimate restaurant. Great private room that we used for a wedding rehearsal dinner. The food was extremely delicious, and the cocktail..."

Seth Boulet

"My favorite place on Taylor. Delicious bread though I always fill up on it before my dinner comes. I have never had a bad meal. Most recently I had..."

A. Weston

"My family and I celebrated Easter & my Birthday 4/21/19. Our server Mayra was Fantastic, she was very pleasant and enthusiastic to serve our group,..."

George Ciaccia

"If you like Italian then you will love Francesca's. They have been around forever and they have supreme Italian food. I have been there numerous..."

Michael Bennett

"My friend and I went during lunch hour. Valet parking. The place was busy but not crowded. Appetizers: calamari and stuffed peppers. The calamari..."

Sandy

"My wife and I celebrated our 9th anniversary here. The staff was super friendly and the Italian food was wonderful. I had the Tuna and my wife had a..."

Spencer Wade

Vivere

84/100 (2927 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had an amazing Italian meal at Vivere, located in the Italian Village of Chicago. The setting is both luxurious and whimsical. Vivere specializes in..."

Adventures With Susan

"Amazing place. We have never seen such huge meatballs. The atmosphere in the restaurant is fabulous. We are from Omaha and have eaten there several..."

William Schlueter

"Great food, service and wine list. Multi generation family owned since the 1920s. A historical and gastronomic Chicago..."

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Italian Pizza Kitchen & Market

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"I have been going to IPK for about a year now. Love the variety of food and the great customer service I received each time! My favorite is the pizza..."

Christina Kelly

"My daughter loves your lasagna!! Portions are big for her..."

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