Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Chicago

"Shared a medium Lou Pizza, the Malnati Salad, and the calamari appetizer. OUTSTANDING food and service. This location is just as great quality as the..."

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La Villa Restaurant

84/100 (3802 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I would recommend this place without a doubt ! Great food, awesome service, and very fond memories. Rose was our waitress yesterday, she definitely..."

Debra Turner

"Everything was excellent from start to end. I had the Monday prime rib special with amazing salad bar and finished off with dessert. Raquel is great..."

Sam Padrón

"I threw a party at La Villa, and everything was perfect! The room decor, the table set-up, the food, the wait staff, the bartender and, of course,..."

Kathy Kiss

"Omg We always get pizza from you its always so good but yesterday we got fried chicken and omg It was the best fried around aboustly love this..."

Carrie Schwartz

"Hubby and I love this place! Friendly and Family oriented atmosphere, great food, full bar, free parking and live music, at a fair price. All you can..."

Fabiane Berger

"Great food and service. Raquel was our server and she was such a delight. We ordered, at her suggestion, the stuffed dates - they were outstanding!..."

Daniel Scogin

"Amazing food, awesome people, unbelievable prices! Authentic Italian cuisine and ambience! Great for dinner with the family or wedding reception...."

Loreal Urso

"Had a great time today celebrating my besties 50th Birthday the crew and food were amazing - thank you, xoxo. Christine you the..."

Julie Andersen

"We went to celebrate my 50th Birthday, the establishment was suggested to us by a family member. The service was excellent, the staff is very well..."

Armando Roman

"I love everything about this place especially the side with the live music..This is a must go to spot..so if you're ever near by please go. The..."

Yvette Scott

"7/29 If I could give this place a 10, I would. This is by far the best hospitable, attentive customer experience I have ever had. Fatima, the..."

bepos1luv ok

"The best Italian experience in Chicago! This was a big treat for my friends and family. The Ambience was beautiful, service was prompt, the owner..."

Roxy F

"La Villa has been a favorite for many years. The food is always fantastic!! I promise you will not leave hungry. They go above and beyond to make..."

Carla StehmanDoshi

"True homemade Italian-American food. You will fall in love with the food, staff, and the atmosphere. Thank you La Villa for a wonderful time...."

David “Do-chelin guide”

"La Villa is Awesome. The food, customer service and atmosphere is excellent. They always make you feel welcomed! Pretty much everything on the menu..."

Debra F

"Celebrated my 18th birthday here! Amazing service and the food was..."

Lilian Chretien

"Enjoyed a delicious plate of Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken, a crisp salad, and a refreshing ginger ale. Great service. Rose the Waitress always ..."

Juan A. Cano

"If ordering take out get the toppings for the Bruschetta on the side. They offer a thinner crust pizza if you ask. I’ve had so many group Birthday..."

Jennifer Cook

"Had reserved a room for a Funeral Memorial dinner The attention to the set up down to the color of the napkins, and The food WAS AMAZING, the..."

Mildred Davila

"How did I not know about this place?? Really good old-school Chicago Italian food. $24 gets you a very large plate of pasta or meat plus salad and..."

Michelle Lia

"These people are the best was there last night great time. I have to come back here again. This from the guy with a red jacket that you gave so many..."

ruletheworld 01

"Went to La Villa with a party of eight Saturday Afternoon. Place was busy. Ordered a large La Villa special. Was enough for eight with two slices..."

Brendan Burgess

"This was my neighborhood restaurant back in the day. It still is fantastic as ever. My wife had Linguine Pescatore, and she loved it. I had the..."

Bryant Magis

"Very good service 👏 food was delicious very good atmosphere..."

Lore L

"This was my first time ordering food to go for my family. We bought 2 large pizzas, an 18" pizza, and buffalo wings. Everything was delicious. I..."

Sara Altinay

"Tried their pizza and it's top-notch! But their waiting area? Felt like I was in a live game of "Frogger" just trying to pick up my order. Dodging..."

Casey Aitken

"One of my favorite hidden gems. This place as been a staple in the neighborhood for many years. Great comfort Italian food. I recently did a Rib tour..."

DJ EDLo

Nonno Pino

84/100 (1137 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Dinner

Mid-range

"Friendly Staff, had a great drink selection. It looked very well supported. When waitresses were busy managers were taking orders and helping out. ..."

Jessica Z

"This restaurant is excellent. High-quality food and delicious appetizers. Friends took me while visiting from Idaho. The best meal I've had in..."

Rebecca Lynn

"Phenomenal Italian food. We will be..."

Jordan Simon

"A hidden gem in the heart of Edison Park. If you're ever in the area check out this crown..."

Gary Mueller

"Very polite staff (though sometimes forgetful; it happens) and really good Italian food with portions that won't make me regret finishing everything...."

Chris M.P.

"We visited Nonno Pino's twice this week while in town for Godzilla - Fest and once last year, each time we had great experiences. While street..."

Benjamine Peetz

"Our first experience with Nonno Pino was excellent. We hosted a private event for 85 people and 11 had dietary concerns. Mike and his entire staff..."

Betty Cohen

"First time eating here and I’m so glad I tried this place. Wonderful atmosphere, very friendly staff and delicious food. Generous portions. Will..."

Tina Marie K.

"Nailed it. Outstanding authentic Italian food. Enjoyed my entrée for 3 meals so great value. Wonderful service..."

Lauren Topel

"Absolutely delicious food! Everything we tried was fantastic. The wild mushroom risotto with beef tenderloin was to die for! The pistachio crusted..."

Mike Wiley

"I wanted to update my five star review review from two years ago and again give this wonderful restaurant five stars!. We have been to Nonno Pinos ..."

Mary Biancalana

"The staff was amazing, Jenn waited on us. The food was great, and so far the best tiramisu I have had in the neighborhood!!! Thank you for a great..."

Karolis Kabirovas

"Another fantastic family meal. Nonno Pino's does not disappoint and the service on this occasion was over the top. Fantastic meals, great service,..."

J Rowan

"Delicious food and our server was super nice and very..."

Misha

"Perfect end to a great night...great all around time...there was a huge family birthday party that reminded me of old family dinners with my..."

The Baldino

"The first time visiting, the food was good,would..."

Don Redlin

"Always great food and great service. Love this..."

Joanne Plasky

"The staff was warm, friendly and spot-on ! Everything on the menu looked fabulous and everything that my table ordered WAS fabulous . Big portions so..."

Jim Clark

"WOW. Delicious food. Huge portions. Reasonable prices. Amazing specials. Great service. Beautiful environment. I don't have a negative thing to say..."

Brandi Preston

Club Lago

84/100 (1088 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Free off-street parking

"Quaint place with Chicago charm. I sat at the bar and had a couple drinks and baked clams. The offered generous pours and excellent flavor. The..."

Charles B. Johnson

"The neighborhood's best place to grab lunch or a beer after work. Shockingly reasonable prices for River North, delicious food, and high quality..."

Percy Hatcherson

"Now don't get me wrong, we are not talking gourmet fair. This is a local hang out, down to the cops eating in the corner in uniform and the guys..."

J'aime J. Huret

"We never would have known about this wonderful restaurant had I not purchased the Groupon. We will definitely return. The food was like home-cooking,..."

Marlene Cohen Balik

"Great old school Italian restaurant. Great food, wine and staff. Take the time to have an after dinner drink at the bar with Paul #1. Any place..."

Fred Ruda

"Amazing old-school Italian American joint in the heart of the city. Great service, amazing hosts, and food that puts anyone else’s to shame. The..."

Ernie Morganstern

"We came for a bachelorette party, and the staff and owner took amazing care of us! Great food, and great people! Thank you for making our..."

Lauren Burton

"Great old school Italian food, great people , great service, very reasonable..."

Robert Ori

"Awesome food. Best chicken parm around. Service is excellent. Its a must try if you are in the..."

Jaclyn Kelly

"Had lunch and my God it was delicious. Excellent service and recommendation from Johnny. He even give us information and recommendations on places to..."

Nawal Zioui

"Me and my son walked in for a quick snack for him and a quick brew for me. We were immediately welcomed by multiple workers! Everyone here was super..."

harry sterling

"I've patronized Lago for years but yesterday I celebrated my 40th birthday there with my family. The food blew us away. The music and ambiance made..."

ryan voss

"Nostalgic Chicago style Italian restaurant with attached bar. I had pasta and salad. I went with an Italian friend and he said it tastes just like..."

Gerald Brett

"The sandwich was supposed to be the best with succulent Italian beef. It was ok to me. This place was one of the stops for the Chicago walking food..."

Annette Goh

"This is the best restaurant for kids in Chicago. We brought a group of 3 girls under 10. The food was portioned by the half for them, they cut up our..."

Edmundo Rodriguez-Frias

"Amazing Italian food, authentic place filled with history! Lovely people. Get the..."

Isabelle ruiz

"A small family place , good food , everyone minds his business. It’s perfect They got an old fashion toilet with the pull chain… wait,sorry,..."

Gene Jarka

"Club Lago is a unique, old-school, charming experience. The decor is somewhere from the 50's with random bits of 80's thrown in. The staff is..."

Jamie Hopkins

"Traditional Italian in the cutest space. Feels like I’m in my grandmas kitchen! Everything we had was phenomenal and the service was impeccable...."

Carole Sorensen

Flo & Santos

84/100 (9878 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Flo and Santos is a pizzeria/gastropub located on 13th and Wabash. Yesterday was chilly and snowy so we didn't wanna travel far from home for a quick..."

Kesean Walker

"Happy Pizza Friday! Picture worthy pizza! Appetizers helped tide us over before the za arrived. Two pizza choices: Regular Joe's Pizza & Marco's..."

Michael Nagel

"Amazing food, atmosphere, and service. Their flat bread pizza is amazing. Perfect amount of toppings and cheese on a supremely crispy crust and the..."

Madelyn Ackerman

"Tried the beer, a couple of appetizers and a pizza. The pizza was by far my favorite. Wanted to try something different so we got the Flo's Polish -..."

Matthew O.

"Nice place. The pizza was good. This was the third stop for our group on a pie day pizza tour. We had three kinds all thin crust. One was a Italian..."

Judy Liesch

"We had thin crust pizza and the chicken parm sandwich, both were delicious. Tons of TV's to watch games and cold beer. We will be back next time we..."

Brian Parsons

"Decent spot in the area to stop for a quick bite to eat. The service was fairly quick but there were times where my drink had been empty for a while..."

Edward Streiff

"“Mamma mia - From the moment you walk in the door 🚪 the aroma of the food makes your mouth water! The coming together of 2 different cuisines is..."

Toeknee “The Italian Stallion” Castillo

"Incredible pizza. Thin cracker crust with gooey cheese. 3 of us had Polish pizza with sauerkraut, kielbasa,smoked bacon and cheese. I had sausage..."

Rosanna Steffen

"A South Loop stalwart. An excellent bar and food combo which gets the food right. Great atmosphere with the front being a real bar and the back..."

David Schwartz

"Service was great. The was an issue with a new menu item that was corrected quickly and a free dessert was brought to the table at the end of the..."

Milisa Hickman

"Some of the best tavern-style pizza I have had in Chicago. If you are visiting the city, I recommend skipping deep dish and coming here to try it..."

Clay K.

"Flo & Santos has ample seating and a really nice environment to enjoy pizza and other bar eats. Their thin crust pizza is among the best in the..."

Cody Engel

"We hit this place on a Friday night around 1030pm. We had a pizza, an order of waffle fries and some drinks. The fries were just okay. BBQ sauce..."

Zach Marino

"The Staff were polite and proficient. Easy going atmosphere. Lots of seating. Two bars and if Sports are your thing Game viewing and quite a few...."

Grant Erickson

"Nice tavern-style pizza spot with Polish influenced items on the menu. Pierogi Sampler Platter was delicious! Pizza ingredients are fresh and made to..."

Katrina Marie N-A

"What an awesome place. We decided to stroll South instead of our typical River North style and we're so glad we did. I'm a Polish guy so when I saw..."

Adam Wroblewski

"The Polish pizza is the most unique and delicious pizza I’ve had in a long time! Applesauce is phenomenal. Smores pizza dessert is..."

Lindsay Stoneburner

Vapiano Riverside

Wheelchair Accessible

"Loved the Happy Hour with the live music of The Stingers and..."

Phillip Rabie

"Best Prosciutto Pizza � EVER!!! Caprese Salad..."

Angela Fanos

"Love the new location, the system is good, but different from other locations - you order and pay at the terminal. I came at 11:55am and got my order..."

Yana Y.

"What a great restaurant! So many great menu options. We had the side ceaser salad and a caprese pizza. Probably one of the best pizzas I've had. The..."

Rachel

"I had an excellent experience here. I came here for an internship lunch and the food was delicious. The environment was lively yet not too packed...."

Angela Ponce

"I loved this place. The ambiance was awesome, one of the best pesto pasta I had and the lasagna was just so cheesy and perfect. 🍲..."

Shivani Shinde

"Veg Lasagne was awesome. Good place to have lunch with pears an friends. Food was..."

Mariyam Fatima

"Absolutely delicious and filling!!! I'm definitely coming back to this place again!! Excellent service and really really tasty food. Zero..."

Jordan Simon

"Best casual Italian joint around. The Carbonara salmone is absolutely..."

Christopher Swinford

"I was very surprised at this place on my first visit. Was looking for a nice dinner with vegetarian options and everything else was closed. My..."

Sandra Mertens Lo Galbo

"My son and I went to the Riverside location for lunch. My arugula salad with shrimp was excellent, and so was his BBQ chicken pizza. The pizza has a..."

Virginia Rodrigues

"I love pasta so it was really nice how many different pasta dishes they have to choose from! Almost made it too difficult for me to decide, but the..."

Steven Pruim

"Firstly and most importantly the food was excellent! Homemade fresh pasta.. options for gluten free .. unique combinations, great presentations! What..."

Trisha Sullivan

"First time customer. Ate here with my manager and I had the shrimp scampi which was SO delicious. It sucked I couldn’t finish it all because I was..."

cfoBROOK.

"I'm not entirely sure why this restaurant has such low ratings. The first time I went to Vapiano, I was blown away with how friendly the staff were..."

Nikki Dilworth

Sapori Trattoria

84/100 (7834 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Accepts Discover

Wheelchair Accessible

"Superb food and customer service. Staff will go any extra miles to serve you to perfection. Exquisite appetizers, pastas and entrees, paired with..."

Glen Trebilcock

"Food and drinks were amazing! The special holiday espresso martini tastes great! The burrata with prosciutto is the most fresh one I ever had in..."

Karen Dalapossa

"I feel like I have been finding Italian heaven here in Chicago *cue the angels singing!* Here at you get all the vibes - cozy, intimate, and warm..."

Sabrina Crawford

"Sapori has two stories, and the second floor dining space has a charming homey ambiance reminiscent of a converted apartment. This woodsy setting..."

Bill Wang

"A dim and relaxed atmosphere with marvelous food and pleasant staff. Everything we ate was delicious but the carbonara… I would kick my girlfriend..."

Greg G.

"We ordered 2 appetizers, 2 cocktails, and 2 entrees. With a 20% tip, that came out to about $180. The atmosphere was lovely and our server, Cesar,..."

Abdelis Vega

"It's a very large restaurant with more seating on the second floor. They have many selection of Italian wine you can choose from. We were recommended..."

David “Do-chelin guide”

"A great happy hour deal! The drinks were really good and we enjoyed the apps & dessert. Our favorites were the ricotta toast and the tiramisu! A..."

Sanje Moono

"Great spot - perfect ambiance for date nights with amazing food as well. Servers are also super attentive and helpful. The lobster ravioli / tiramisu..."

Carl

"A friend and I came her to expand our Chicago Italian food spots and we weren’t disappointed! Starting off our service was fantastic and I’m..."

Ryan Sullivan

"I found this restaurant after searching for best Italian restaurants in Chicago. I would say it lived up to that billing. My meal was fantastic, and..."

Scott Moore

"I recently dined at Sapori Trattoria in Chicago, and it was an enchanting culinary experience. From the moment I walked in, the cozy ambiance and..."

Hifsah Ahmed

"Sapori Trattoria is one of my favorite Italian spots in the city for many reasons; quality red sauce, exceptional service, handmade pasta, and a..."

Jamie Neroni

"Fresh pasta, yummy calamari, and very tender meatballs! Loved the espresso martini. Our server was very..."

Amanda S

"I loved my visit to Sapori Tratorria! When we arrived we were greeted and seated immediately. Our waiter was also lovely. It was quite busy during..."

Ametrice Hardison

"I found this place while looking up some spots in the Lincoln park area to take my Girlfriend for her birthday dinner and she had a taste for some..."

Alex A (Ace)

"Cozy little Italian place with large portions and fast service. Overall the handmade pastas and fresh ingredients make this a worthwhile local eatery..."

Michael Binkley

"My meal was delicious. I was also impressed with my waiter. She was very attentive and even attempted to anticipate my next move. She was 100%..."

Patrick Cameron

Piece

84/100 (6938 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I love this place. The best crust, sauce, and toppings. The beer is amazing..."

Andrew DeLude

"Incredible Staff, Beer, and Pizza. The beer list is updated regularly with new additions as well as guest draughts. Can’t go wrong with decent..."

Dan Kujala

"I could argue they have the best pizza in Town.Staff can be bettet but as long as the pizza is excellent i dont need immaculate..."

Slobodan Dzikoski

"Pizza is always delicious, friendly staff and great brew selection. I make it a point to stop into Piece each time I’m in..."

Rachel McDermott

"Good food, great atmosphere and attentive staff. Would highly..."

Tim DeVargas

"Great food and excellent beer and service! Thanks to our server Liz! Always a good time and great to have parties in the..."

Jan Anschutz Fritzsche

"Great pizza and great service ! Been there a couple of times they get busy so go early to grab a table it's worth the..."

Annie Lopez

"Had a great time at Piece! Our server was great and we really enjoyed our food. The lunch special was applicable on weekends, the food was fresh, and..."

A H

"Had been wanting to come here for some time. Was the first in the door for lunch and got my beer right away. I was half way through it before the..."

Jay Onken

"Under construction but once inside you don't really notice... The pizza was very good... Thin crust was able to support multiple toppings. The crust..."

L. Ski

"We ordered half non dairy cheese. The other side regular cheese. We had toppings, but they only put toppings on one side. So to remedy the..."

Clay Thomas

"Haven’t been here in years, still slaps! Everything made to order, very fresh. The spinach dip we ordered was very good as well. Try to go at odd..."

Laura Blakely

"Great thin crust chicken pizza - crunchy is the name of the game. Perfect for 3 people. Wow. What a pairing with beer. Sadly no ciders on tap 😢..."

Fei Yu

"The pizza at Piece is very good. We had the Heirloom Tomato White pizza and it was delicious. The beers were good too but selection was limited to..."

Kevin Wojdak

"We arrived right at open on a Friday and were seated promptly. The servers were friendly and attentive. We shared an XL (or whatever the biggest size..."

DaMarcus Zeroth

"Never disappoints! Easily best thin crust in Chicago and within a 1000 miles! Had white clam and bacon and a pepperoni. Bacon & onion. So Delicious!..."

Ed Rascati

"First timer. Beer was great. Highly recommend the beer flight if you're not sure what you want. Pizza was good, but not life changing. The staff was..."

Bryan Barry

"This place is nice, the beer choice of beers is amazing. I tried their strongest beer . The biz it will get you going. The pizza is amazing and the..."

Boom Boom

"Been going to Piece for years & it is consistently very good. An astounding variety of options & combinations to please almost any taste. Excellent,..."

Death Party

"Great place for New Haven style pizza, and beer's brewed in-house! The dessert chocolate pizza is a treat you have to try! Area parking can be a..."

Keith m_k

"Good pizza spot, you definitely get a big size of pizza but you pay for every cent of it. Large is $28, seems a little pricey for me but nonetheless,..."

Derek Siroin

"The pizza was tasty, but the price definitely leans more on the expensive side. Their small is more like a medium. Be prepared to share or take home..."

Justin Hall

"Such a cool experience. Really trendy and Modern. The menu is also up to date with newer recipes and dishes. The pizza is AMAZING. I would put it in..."

Anthony Herrera

"Been wanting to come here for a while and finally made it !! Huge pies, especially the large that's readily shared among 3-5 people. But if you want..."

Bessy Tam

"Very accommodating for a group of 9 with two kids. High chairs are available for the low top tables. We ordered 2 large pans and it was plenty for..."

Grace Hussein

Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana

84/100 (2984 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"We've ordered from this place a number of times, and always enjoyed it. Going to the restaurant this weekend was a huge treat. As always, the pizza..."

Tracy Rowan

"This place is simply amazing! My wife and I have been going since they first opened. No matter how much time between visits - we are greeted like we..."

Debbie Sciortino

"Chicago-style pizza, both stuffed and deep dish, is a culinary art form all its own. Rosso Forno is definitely NOT that. It is, however, perhaps the..."

Keith Liscio

"Had dinner last night with my family, we got the buffala pizza and Nutella pizza. It was fantastic! Wish you would come up to lake county because we..."

Lisa Cianci Liss

"Phenomenal food and service. Great apps and pizzas and entrees. Not your typical place. If you want great food and fun environment try this..."

Laura Benson

"Great place to enjoy a tasteful pizza 🍕 calamari are the best !!! Thank you for a great food..."

Danielle Nicoleta Dumitriu

"Hands down the best pizza I've had in my life! Not only a meal but definitely an experience, I'm a chef, been cooking for over 20 years and let me..."

Alejandro Gomez

"Forno Rosso is amazing, the food is authentic, the drinks are made to order with a full bar and the staff and owner are so cordial, fun and..."

Nora Stack Kinnally

"Forno Rosso was a great experience for a casual Monday evening. Cozy place with some nice interesting Italian wines. Yummy house salad with peppery..."

Marie Dini

"Great place no need to go downtown to have a great pizza going to be a great service got a love this..."

Jerry Giec

"One of the best Margherita in Chicagoland. Always pleased with everything and never been let..."

Alan Oraham

"The food is fantastic but the service is even better! Everyone is warm and kind and I could live off of the..."

Erica Kemble

"My wife and I have been here about 3 or 4 times now and each dining experience has been great. I recommend asking for Natalia to be your server. She..."

Sunil K

"What a fun evening we had when visiting this restaurant. Worth the hour or twos drive from downtown in the pouring rain. We missed our booking slot..."

Sue@ NoFixedAbodeForSue

"On 7/29/15 Nice seating, friendly service. We were hungry and the wood burning pizzas came out very fast. Fresh and delicious pizza ingredients! Also..."

Deanna C

"I travel quite a bit domestically and am always on the hunt for Neapolitan, wood fired, and/or coal fired types of pizzas. My favorites are..."

DaRufzNFyA

"The star of this pizza show was the oil and the pizza crust. It's like you've got to eat the pizza just to get to the crust so you can dip it in the..."

Samson Williams

"We went for lunch on Sunday, our server was Teddy, he was very friendly and helpful. Great customer service. Food was fast and delicious. Very..."

July Reyes

"After hearing about the authentic Neapolitan pizza at Forno Rosso, I had to stop in to try it out. I ordered the "Bufalina" pizza (pictured) and it..."

Jason Franzke

"I recently visited this Napoletana pizzeria and had an amazing experience! The pizzas were absolutely delicious, and everyone in our group thoroughly..."

Patrícia

"I come here often because the food is so delicious and the ingredients are fresh. Yesterday I came in to have dinner outside and was harassed by..."

Queen D

"Always have the best pizzas and the best cannoli. Staff is very knowledgeable, friendly and attending, ambience is cozy and casual, no wait line,..."

Choc0 Dream

"Went to this next neighborhood restaurant at the recommendation of my sister. Man was it delicious. Everything was so tasty. My Italian beer was..."

Steven Milewski

"I got recommendations for this place from my Italian friend, he said this is the closest to famous Italian pizza in wood fire oven! And we are amazed..."

Nik

"Hidden gem tucked away in a small strip mall. I'd never noticed it before, we're glad Google suggested it. Our server (Battle) was very friendly and..."

Wanda

"First time visiting the Harlem Ave location. We ordered the the roasted beet salad as a starter and the pizza Vesuvio with fresh anchovies for our..."

Andrea C

"First time trying. I would give this spot a 4.5 if it were an option. Parking is available, but a little tight. Dining room has a bit of an odd..."

Peter Strandquist

"Amazing place where actual Italian pizza is served. Great service, great food, fantastic atmosphere. Recommend to everyone, especially for those who..."

Irina O'Brien

"Prsuto arugula is the best pizza ever, and for dessert pizza con nuttela is top!Service is excellent! Sutrday night without reservation we get nice..."

Stevan Paunov

"Great go-to place for authentic Neapolitan style pizza! Had an enjoyable dinner here - ordered grilled seafood, salad, and pizza. The food is fresh,..."

Katie Stevan

"Your best neighborhood Pizza. Any pizzas to try are delicious. The beets salad and the drinks were tasty. Service is always..."

Mais

"First time going for a luncheon and I was above satisfied with the service, food, and selection. Would definitely recommend. They also have a tasty..."

Freddie Gauna

"This has been our go-to pizza place for five years now, and it has never once let us down. The consistently good atmosphere, fresh food, and pleasant..."

Marta Pokropek

"I have been going to this place for over 8 years and I have never been disappointed! The pizza is great and the grilled baby octopus is outstanding...."

Aneta

"Superlative pizza. Excellent Calamari. Very enjoyable cannolis and imported soft drinks. Staff was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. ..."

Dennis Normile

Cleo's Bar & Grill

84/100 (1250 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Dinner

Lunch

"Great ambience after hours all the guys that work at Cleos are very familiar. Great bunch of people. Food standards are high for a bar service. No..."

Jose Moran

"I was told about this restaurant but unfortunately I went to the Wells location instead of the one I was told to go to. My muffins were a bit over..."

Jay Raw

"The baseline expectation for a bar like this is "yeah, its ok." That said, this place is ok. No juke box, but there was good music playing..."

Eric Neubert

"Pretty much your standard sports bar but make it dive. Fish tacos were decent but not mind blowing. The bartender is really nice, he recommended the..."

Ivan Perez

"Went to Cleos to watch a Premiere League soccer match. We had some good fried chicken and beers. Very nice..."

Benjamin BARON

"Cleo's Bar and Grill provided a fantastic dining experience. The food was delectable, with diverse menu options. The atmosphere was lively, and the..."

John Nunez

"Super cozy neighborhood bar with rather delicious food and a nice variety of premium imported and domestic beers. Must visit place. Big on sports,..."

Rostyk Bandera

"Great beer, great food and they play soccer on TVs, what else can you ask for. This place must be a Blas in..."

Fabian Valencia

"Came here for the Ireland Vs. England Rugby Match in March 2022. Soccer is the priority so we only got one television and no sound. A bit of..."

Andrew Hart

"Absolutely the best bar ever. I was stranded in Chicago as a tourist not knowing where anything is and I decide to go into this fine establishment..."

Amanda Dennis

"My husband and I were looking for a bar to watch an international futbol (soccer) game and this was the soot that worked out. We were able to watch..."

Amanda Reilly

"I visited this location on a Tuesday night. The service is great. This is a perfect after work spot to just grab something to eat and wind..."

Tarita Toney

"Great bar for watching early day & late afternoon games. Also in my opinion, top 10 place for GOOOOD bar food in..."

Charlie Alvarez

"I'm this place saved me and my crew as it was quite literally the only place that had a open kitchen past 11pm. So that right there deserves 5 stars..."

Cyn G

"Neighborhood dive bar that's open late every night, they actually have very good food so I'd recommend coming hungry and trying the pizza and cheese..."

Josh Banfield

"Loved sitting in the patio section. Burgers were double patties and okay. Cheese curds were amazing, and the drinks from the bar were great later in..."

Noelle

"Best bar ever. Great pizza. Great staff. Just frickin go. If you wanna play a little bocce ball. This is the..."

Andy Westby

"Undeniably one of the best soccer bars in Chicago. There is no match they won't have. Unique drink offerings...particularly with import cans. Cleos..."

James Eisenhauer

Paisano's Pizza

"The pizza was great. Did not expect so many thumbs. They have a strange basement bathroom. Feelings the BBQ Chicken Pizza was missing red sauce. The..."

Michael Nagel

"Ordered the Bacino's stuffed special, thin crust BBQ chicken, a pepperoni pizza, and a bunch of garlic/cheesy bread. The food won't win awards from..."

Joshua Mang

"Best stuffed pizza in the city. The bar needs to be stocked better, as they were missing several ingredients for simple drinks (no olives for a..."

Daniel Ramirez

"Hear ye! Hear ye! My life has forever been changed since my first bite of Bacino's pizza. DO NOT take this as satire. I would give my firstborn to..."

Liv Cimino

"Took The Fiancee, the Daughter and the Granddaughter here for dinner. Best Deep Dish in the city! Bar none. Incredible service- Skylar was the..."

Richard Sherman

"We were exhausted after a walking ghost tour and saw Bacino's. Popped in to try it out and was not disappointed. Great food, great drinks and the..."

Joe Morzuch

"Great experience at Bacino's of Lincoln Park this week. The quality of the ingredients in the deep dish pizza really shined, and the service we..."

Shaun Blake

"My wife and I love to come to Bacino’s. After trying the other deep dish around the city, this one is definitely our favorite. Friendly staff and..."

Nelson Hershberger

"The thin crust pizza is really delicious. On our last visit, we ordered a medium Bacino's special/plain cheese (50%/50%) and unfortunately, we were..."

Philip Iplixian

"My wife and I wanted to try a new place for pizza, and we came across Bacino’s. We ordered delivery (thin crust cheese pizza with giardinara &..."

Danny Stent

Due Lire Vino & Cucina

84/100 (1594 ratings)

"We just love this restaurant. The food is always top shelf. I also like the fact that the portions are NOT oversized so you are able to sample apps..."

Jill Hotz

"Loved it! I've never had gnocchi like that before. Delish!!! It was like I was transported back to Italy. I highly recommend..."

Michelle Rabin Elster

"Gorgeous food, friendly staff, killer wine list, sweet outdoor patio. Love this..."

Cheryl Mulvaney Aponte

"We celebrated a bridal shower at Due Lire and could not have had a more wonderful time. The food was delicious. The service perfect and the..."

Stephanie Brodsky

"Wonderful atmosphere! Dats Italian! Ordered several plates, everything was so flavor able and good. Nothing was left behind. Food prep was so..."

Danny Miller

"Great service - super friendly. Authentic and fresh Italian Food and a wonderful wine list. Last night we enjoyed A LOT of the Grechetto - a tasty..."

Fabio Sorano

"This is an excellent Italian restaurant. The Boar Ragu is delicious. I would also recommend the ravioli. The staff is attentive but not "rusty",..."

Tom Kovanic

"It is our favorite. We like many restaurants, but there is no better combination of family recipes, neighborhood, attentive service, welcoming..."

Cushman Andrews

"Awesome staff, amazing food, perfect evening - thank..."

Elisabeth Austin

"Very tasty, in an intimate setting with non-obtrusive friendly..."

Dave Ptashne

"Amazing and fun service, delicious food, great cozy ambiance, this is a great great..."

Joerg Rings

"The best, true,authentic Italian restaurant in..."

Ilaria Lantieri

"The food is always terrific and the staff even..."

Lisa Smith

"We were walking around Lincoln Square and this place looked welcoming so we decided to try it out for dinner. We were seated in their very nice back..."

Eduardo Guardia

"Great experience all around. Lively and great music. The food tasted like something my mom would make (if she was Italian with a recipe that’s..."

Sam Goodman

"We enjoyed our dinner here. The calamari was amazing! Just epic good. Paccheri and Mezzeluna pastas were both delicious. Our service was good and..."

Jon and Amanda Lewis

"Favorite date night Chicago! Delicious drinks Casablanca vibe ❤️ the bar is romantic and the food is..."

Sally Krenger

"Outstanding mom and pop-style Italian place with excellent food and an even better atmosphere. Great for 2-4 on a nice early evening friend dinner or..."

Jason Searight

"Dinner on their back patio under a sunsail (shade) was quaint and cozy. Perfect for the four of us to have a great conversation with great food...."

Mark Sherrett

"When the family next to you is speaking Italian, you know you’ve found a hidden gem. The food was phenomenal! The burrata, sun dried tomato salad,..."

Kathleen Ligon

"Solid Italian spot in Ravenswood with an intimate space and lovely wine list. The calamari lived up to the online reviews. My favorite main entree..."

Shaan Somani

"DueLire was the restaurant we picked for a first date seven years ago. Since then, we have been back almost every year for our dating anniversary..."

Brian White

"Massimo is fabulous and his food is delicious! Great wine list as well. Just..."

Stacie Dumas

Frankie's Scaloppine

84/100 (1393 ratings)

"Just got take-out lunch and ate at the mall tables outside the restaurant proper, but very good! Not sure I’d make the place a dinner destination,..."

Gunjan Bali

"We have visited every time while in Chicago. Hot dogs are amazing. Love the chopped salad too. The atmosphere is great too. Be prepared to wait in..."

Rajiv Sinha

"We got right in, the service was extremely nice and also fast, and the pizza was DELCIOUS. One pizza can easily be split by two people, I highly..."

Catherine

"Best brick oven pizza ever. And I'm from..."

Bob Thomson

"Unbelievable lunch today. We were all taken off guard, because the food was so good. What does a kid's cheese pizza usually taste like? "Nothing to..."

Todd Tabacchi

"Amazing!. Great food, great service! We asked the concierge at the hotel and they told us it was just a little pizza place... WRONG! It has so much..."

Luther.samantha

"Awesome stuff. Best Veal Marsala outside of Mom's kitchen, and it's gluten free! Knowledgeable staff and a delightful staff- you will forget you're..."

Yur T. Master

"Great food! Ravioli w/marinara rocked. Try with Ruffino Superiore Chianti. Veal Piccata very good also. Great atmosphere inside. Service is good...."

Greg

"Had early supper of pizza and beer. Ingredients were fresh, waiter was helpful, but for my taste, pizza could have cooked..."

Jack Edward Holdford

"Delicious!. I love scaloppine and this place hit the spot. Prices, especially for lunch, are extremely affordable. Service was great, and for being..."

Bazoo

"Tasty Cheap Lunch Spot. Had rigatoni with italian sausage. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the tomato cream sauce was delicious. Also had a slice..."

Tmoney

"Wonderful service and $10 bottles of wine on Mondays and Tuesday. Truely a wonder little gem of chicago. Godspeed lettuce entertain..."

Seth Berman

"Frankie's Scaloppine delivers what the name would suggest. The chicken comes out flattened, properly topped, and tender. I was a little underwhelmed..."

Jeff

"I recently moved to Chicago, and not being a Chicago native, I have naturally been sampling many pizza places because why wouldn't you eat pizza in a..."

C. Batton

"The employees were polite, professional, friendly, and always maintained a positive attitude. The food was well prepared, in addition to being ready..."

NmE OW

"Had an opportunity to eat at Frankie's for Sunday brunch. Aww...we had party of 6 includes two baby need high chairs...Waiting time was pretty..."

Grace Joh

"One of the Best slices if not the best ive had in Chicago. I come here at least twice a week. Delicious slices, great price and fast service. The..."

conga garcia

"The location could not be better, on the fifth floor of the 900 North Michigan Avenue shopping center. While the patio is on the concourse of the..."

Alec Berin

"Tasty Cheap Lunch Spot. Had rigatoni with italian sausage. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the tomato cream sauce was delicious. Also had a slice..."

Torrey Vegter

"you will never have a bad meal here. I love this place as you feel like your in a little cocoon where you can relax and leisurely share fantastic..."

Vicki Montez

"My coworkers and I love to come to the bar area of this restaurant; it's private and the bar service extends to the tables. The bartender is..."

Jamie Birkner

"Located at 900 North MIchigan mall, Frankies is and Italian eatery with incredible cuisine. i love their wide variety of wood oven pizzas and their..."

Andrew Schultz

"friendly service. we enjoyed lunch there recently. mon. and tues a bottle of wine for $10 :) the baked spaghetti is good but very rich. the..."

Gretchen Dziadosz

"Off the beaten path - you probably wouldn't know it was here unless you came upon it by chance. Regardless, their pizza and classic Italian..."

Maddy Osman

"The food is consistently good. Nice variety of Italian dishes. Very nice, reasonably price selection of wines. Sometimes there is a..."

Myrtis Sullivan

Salerno's Chicago

84/100 (1365 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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"We were there with friends from Richmond, Virginia. They had a great time, our waitress was very welcoming to them. The pizza was very good. Wished..."

Myrna Nachay

"I have been there maybe 75 times, love it, and Lynn, the best waitress in the..."

Sara R. Oconnell

"My first time here and it's been really good so far! My server is very nice and this food is amazing I need to come back and try the rest of the..."

Natalie Jacqueline

"Love Salernos been going for years. Know the owner, I always recommend it to tourists who want a real Chance..."

Gary Karczewski

"1010101010101010101010101010101010101010101010101! Chicago's best Matrix..."

Jody Serafin

"The food is delicious. It's like being at Grandma's table. The bruchetta is..."

Bernadette Gabrys Corsaro

"My new favorite place when Im back home. Chicken Cacciatore was so good. Thank..."

Angela Savaglio Oliva

"Great service, always with Michael. Great food. Abundant leftovers. I go there every time I visit my friends in the..."

Karen Logan Pfeifer

"Omg first time there and we had the pizza and calamari was so good cant wait to come back and try the..."

Carrie Schwartz

"Delicious and amazing as always! Old school delicious from nonna’s..."

Sarah Bany

"Excellent traditional Italian dining place to take the whole family to. Great for dates and entertainment. One side is a full bar. The other side is..."

Carolyn Boyd

"It is one of the best Italian places in Chicago. Everything is delicious on the menu very kids friendly. They have a bar side and a dining room..."

Lady

"I was told this place had some good thin crust pizzas, so I had to try it before leaving. We just ordered a small pizza and some mussels. The pizza..."

Charlie Te

"The thin pizza was delicious. We ordered a 14” hot Italian pizza. Well done. Just the right amount of sauce and giardiniera. The place was very..."

lisA fRosT

"Authentic Chicago Pizza spot. Beautiful bar with huge open windows and a patio. Larger parking lot. Back room for party rentals. The antipasta salad..."

Michael C

"One of our fave places for takeout. Their pasta is one of the best that travels well and their portions are huge. Also great casual atmosphere..."

Jamie Bojda

"We went for pizza during a visit to Chicago. I saw it was close to our hotel and on bar stools pizza review list. It's a great spot. Wasn't impressed..."

Greg Herrell

"Flavorful, tasty good pizza🍕 in The 312! Great service and nice environment ... I loved the overhead music played! 🎶 I would definitely dine..."

Rebecca Lauer

"One of the first places I went to when I moved to Chicago -- great food and great service. Felt at home right away. As I was leaving that day (Oak..."

Steve Watkins

"My favorite place in the whole world...love the food and the people so nice and personable. I'm from Milwaukee and always wanted to ask is Salerno's..."

Quida Ellis

"One of the best organizations family owned pizza 🍕 restaurant close to the loop 👌 🙌 Awesome know the owners been a customer for over 30..."

Sandra Dee

"This location doesn’t disappoint with the pasta and pizza. All ingredients were really fresh! And the staff was..."

K L

"Good spot if you just want a pizza and some beers while the game is on, or before the game. Kinda a no frills spot. Also they seem to think..."

Andrew Denton

"Stopped in for dinner yesterday evening. This was my first visit! Instead of grabbing fast food, overpriced garbage at Navy Pier, we stopped at this ..."

Jim

"The thin crust here is AMAZING… we started using them for catering at work and it’s always been great. The Buffalo wings here are really good..."

Ismael Flores

"The best pizza I had in Chicago and maybe ever. The great pizza coupled with friendly and attentive service made for a great evening. I highly..."

Luke Holmes

Food Life

84/100 (1456 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"When you are in a group and it is difficult to decide for different tastes, food life in Chicago offers you in one place, hamburger, pasta, pizza,..."

German Guzman

"Awesome selection of food, stir fry, to bbq, Chicago dogs, soup, and more, just help yourself. Good spot for the family to get a bite to eat while..."

david stewart

"Foodlife is a neat little place in the Water Tower that has different Lettuce Entertain You restaurants. If you choose self serve, you get a card..."

Jordan Walker

"BEST FOOD . Hands down . I love coming here . The food is ALWAYS delicious and hot . I love the style, it is similar to buffet style but a more..."

Shalon Johnson

"It's great pasta and Parmesan chicken. One of my favorite places to go to in the area. It's affordable and the noodles are freshly cooked for you...."

Cyn Rodriguez

"A fantastic place to get famous Chicago pizza..and good food available here with..."

Akhil Modi

"They literally had every category of food except seafood. Very good food..."

Markesha S

"Not your average food court, very clean and fresh..."

Connie Belesiotis

"This food court is a great place for those who like variety if cuisines to choose from. There's everything from American burgers, Italian pizza,..."

Samuel Tan

"I've been going here since I was a little girl, with my dad and it has never disappointed although the cost of dining is a little outrageous for sure..."

LaGrand A.

"Amazing variety of foods here. The desserts are amazing, and the amount of stuff here is great. From stir fry, to Big Bowl Chinese food, to soups, to..."

Bendy Snowball

"You never can go wrong with Foodlife. I have been going for years and have never had a bad meal nor bad time. I took a friend today who had never..."

Rachel West

"This is a great place to go with a lot of people. There is a huge variety and everyone can get what they want. While it can get loud and it's a bit..."

Lauren Govednik

"Ohhh, Foodlife. How I missed thee. Being Natives of Chicago, but no longer residents, we always try to visit when we return to the city. We had..."

Senora Collins

Al's Pizza

84/100 (1611 ratings)

"Tasty food at good prices...."

Rob Bunting

"We came to this spot for lunch. my friend recommended this spot. Well, it was very nice. The crew were very polite and we had an excellent feeling...."

Jim Green

"Love the thin crust pizza!!! Definitely one of my top 3 pizza joints in the NW side of..."

james lee

"Great if you love a thin crispy..."

Eric Kalnajs

"Lasagna and the meatballs are top notch. Pizza is decent, a little dry for my..."

Frank Zuziak

Italian Fiesta Pizzeria

84/100 (1167 ratings)

"No frills, great pizza, consistent quality, always made to order (crust included). Carry out or delivery only. It looking for a thin crust pizza,..."

Christina

"Good pizza. Fresh crust, but assembly can vary from day to day. Call in/ order system is weird but manageable. Allow 30-60 minutes for a pizza. 30..."

SG

Gigio's Pizzeria

84/100 (2492 ratings)

Prosecco

84/100 (3638 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Newly reopened after an amazing updating and remodel, you will Love all Prosecco has to offer! From the minute we walked in the door and were nicely..."

Pam Bowen Kavanaugh

"Hands down one of the best Italian restaurants in the city or Chicago. We go there at least once a month for the best risotto and truffle pasta. I..."

Ian Braverman

"In Chicago for work, met up with a couple of friends. Charles is a local there... and he chose this restaurant after watching the chef on TV. It..."

Annette Wiseman

"My Dad and I always love coming to eat here after seeing a stage performance(this time it was Hamilton). This place never disappoints, every bite is..."

Diana Feest

"This is one of the best, most authentic Italian restaurants in the country. The food is made with the freshest ingredients, everything is prepared..."

Chip Mitros

"Me me my friend went there for appetizers and a glass of prosecco on Thursday night. The food and service were excellent, the wine selection great,..."

Larysa Bednarchyk

"Entire experience was amazing! Staff are super friendly and always smiling. The food is top notch! Plus, they have the most perfect tiramisu I've..."

Tony Estrada

"Love this place. Food atmosphere staff all 5 stars. Can’t wait to return after the renovation Mark & Stefi. I hope it goes smooth and quick..."

Shawn Kmety

"Um.....unbelievable...best Italian in the city, Great vibe, food and..."

Joanna Rockwell

"Omg... the have remodeled and updated the menu. ALL pasta is now made in house. You can tell it when you see it. When you taste it, it’s amazing...."

Patrena McGee

"The atmosphere, the staff, the food.... so good! I have been here a few times and evey time you walk in the door it feels like you are walking into..."

Bridget Perell

"One of the best restaurants I've been to in Chicago. Great Italian spot, scallops that will blow you away. Service is..."

Josh Moyer

"Love the classy and cozy atmosphere of Prosecco. The food is delicious. It’s a charming little neighborhood..."

Carolyn Rice

"Visiting from out of town and ate at Prosecco this evening. Food was delicious, especially the homemade pasta. There was a small issue with my..."

R S

"Absolutely love this place! The food is delicious every time and the owner and staff are super friendly it’s always a great vibe. It’s perfect..."

Helen Wu

"Gorgeous space with incredible food. I’ve tried almost everything on the menu and I would order every single thing again. The owner and the staff..."

Claire Langlotz

"My company reserved dinner for 100+ employees at this restaurant (on a Thursday night). The service, food, drinks, and ambiance were such a VIBE!!!..."

Courtney Johnson

"A wonderful atmosphere with the best Italian food in the city! The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, and the bar is my favorite. The staff..."

Isabella Graham

"Amazing dinner restaurant, especially on NYE! Service was top notch, very attentive, engaging and perceptive server --good charisma too. The food was..."

Rachel Geroux

"Bellissimo! After living in Rome, Italy 🇮🇹 It’s hard to find true authentic Italian cuisine in America. Their food was spectacular. The..."

Kymberly Traveler

"I've been here multiple times! Beautiful atmosphere and delicious food. Service was amazing! Great place to spend a weeknight or a weekend date..."

Joe G

"Best meal!! Best owner. Best chef. Came here for my birthday dinner and they made it so special. 10/10 recommend the avocado , espresso martini,..."

Caroline Clementi

"This place is considered one of the best restaurants by many people we know and trust so we were excited to try it for date night. FOOD: The food..."

Victoria S.

"Food was incredible! We had the ribeye, which was cooked to perfection, paired with the cavatelli noodles bursting with flavor and a side of the..."

Darryl B.

"Food was outstanding! Service was perfectly timed and on top of everything. Anticipated all of our needs. Loved the vibe, upscale but still..."

Sara Smith

"Kenn was fabulous and our food was absolutely amazing! The carbonara was insane…. The gluten free options were all delicious as..."

Megan Granzyk

"The food is absolutely mouth watering. I had the Frutti Di Marri and it was SO delicious. The sponge cake …I can’t say enough good..."

El T.O.

"I’ve been coming to Prosecco for years. The staff is always warm and inviting. The food is always fresh and hot. It’s a must if you are in from..."

Jennifer Shoop

"Great service! Pasta was awesome! Dessert was ok Peach burrata is pretty..."

Nancy J

"My husband and I had an amazing experience at Prosecco for a date night! The food and service was absolutely amazing! Raul was our server and he was..."

Dee L

"Food and drinks were great! I like how they have appetizer portions for the pastas, so it gives us a chance to order multiple pastas to taste. Best..."

Jason L

Caffe Baci

"Usually my first choice when eating downtown. Very affordable. There are sandwhiches, salads, soups, hot entrees, pizzas and everything is made from..."

Mike Sukow

"I like the food. Interesting take on lunch. Breaks up the..."

Robb Stokar

Volare

84/100 (5562 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place to be! The hostess and servers were very polite and greet you with a warm smile. The service is great, professional yet friendly people..."

Kaiz V

"Located off Michigan Avenue in Streeterville, this place can be a great spot for a date. It is also one of those places that offer a nice bar area to..."

Kiljoong Kim

"My friends and I had a dinner outing at this classic Italian restaurant, and I'm glad we made reservations as it was packed! The staff were in..."

Sunny Park

"If you're in town visiting or live in Chicago and want good Italian food this is the place! This is the kind of place where the managers come..."

Marie Thoris

"It’s kinda traditional Italian style. Big menu and options. I can’t decide what to have lol we had pizza and pasta and fish. Pizza was thin..."

Pharuewisa P.

"Opened about 25 years ago, as I was living in Chicago myself and ate here on average twice a week, for four years. 20 years later I'm back in..."

Ilan Portugali

"To sum it up: I wouldn't revisit. The restaurant was bustling with closely arranged tables, limited pasta options, and high prices. Unfortunately,..."

Roja Ghasemi

"Food: The food tasted great!! We ordered bruschetta, eggplant appetizers, ravioli and Gnocchi. Extremely delicious!!!! The creme brûlée and..."

Shraddha Shetty

"I was craving a bowl of pasta while on vacation and found, Volare. The food was outstanding. The service was probably the best I've ever received. My..."

Julia

"My compliments to the chef! The food was perfectly cooked, seasoned well and beautiful in presentation! I started with a chocolate martini... an item..."

Penny Aicardi

"I love Italian food and make my own pasta at home. This... this was the best Italian meal I've EVER had. The pasta was perfection. The flavor and the..."

Joshua Paquette

"The lobster squid ink pasta was delicious (definitely enough to feed 3). The Caesar salad was solid, though the oil from the anchovies made it a bit..."

Amber Lueth

"I had the most amazing meal at Volare! Chicken parm with the vodka sauce was incredible. The wine was delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed everything..."

Kristin Gross

"I love this place and will be back. The chicken Parmesan was amazing lasagna on point. Our server made great wine pairing suggestions. The tiramisu..."

Shenell White

"You will love it, I'm sure! I love Volare Signature Insalata Di Mare, because it was so fresh and awesome. Spaghetti Neri Al Pesce is one you should..."

So Jung Hong

"Best Italian food I've ever had!! Everything I ordered was delicious. The price is so good too, especially with the large portion they serve. The..."

Jin Chen

"Awesome service and huge portions. We were a group of 30 and the waiter never missed a beat. Highly..."

Tass Hamstra

I Monelli

Wheelchair Accessible

"My boyfriend and I have walked by this place dozens of times, and have been meaning to try it for a while. We finally went yesterday. They were..."

Jacqueline Reyna

"If you are looking for a Lincoln Square neighborhood restaurant that serves really tasty Italian food including crispy crusted pizzas, then you are..."

Salvatore Sciacca

"I Monelli is legit. The food is incredible and if you can go in good weather to sit outside, I highly recommend it. If you are looking for some quick..."

Aaron M Mills

"We are regulars for picking up their pizza. It's the best pizza I've ever tasted. The crust is crisp and buttery, the sauce is flavorful, the..."

milzchem

"Boyfriend and I went here for a nice dinner and got exactly that. Calamari was incredible. The best I’ve had in years!!!! The fettuccine and..."

Hot Toddy

"A very favorite! I Monelli’s food is delicious and the setting sweet and cozy. Let’s support them with take out orders so we may all keep..."

Rebekka James

"I love this place. The food is fantastic, and the family are great people. It's as close to eating in Italy as you can get for a reasonable price...."

Tristan Pence

"Love their Pizza. I've had it a few times (including the day I moved to the neighborhood) and it has been my go-to pizza place ever since. I..."

Kevin Sanchez

"Tiny place with great food. Started (and continues to be) basic pizza delivery, but has become a very nice, romantic little trattoria with..."

Ken Ovryn

"Highly recommend for dine in. Not great take out. I guess that's true of most italian food. Atmosphere is great. Great date place. Downside is not..."

Tim Sipe

"I don't know who this "Preston Graves" person is, but if his 6-pack was warm, it's because he didn't put it in his refrigerator. And if his pizza was..."

Robert Riley

Bar Roma

84/100 (3155 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing food! My favorite are the veal meatballs! Drinks are on point! Most welcoming place I’ve ever been to! The Chef is amazing and personally..."

Sylvia Gonzalez

"I really liked the look of the place, the menu is a delightfully different take on classic Italian. Cocktails were spot on. Bruschetta was very good...."

Ric Munoz

"Fantastic staff, especially the bartenders. It's a little upscale price wise, but it's certainly worth the few extra bucks. Highly recommended for..."

Justin Oliver Hartman

"Lamb Sliders appetizer followed with a steak grilled to perfection as well as a seafood pasta with squid ink you could actually taste, mussels and..."

Wade Childress

"Dining experience was superb! Wonderful evening with friends. High..."

Joan Preuss

"Beautiful place. We sat outside for brunch. Wasn't busy. We got great service and the food was..."

Alan Fischer

"The food, the service, the space, it all deserves 5 stars! We have been a fan of Chef Ramos for a while now and this time it was even better. We..."

Samantha Mathews Leon

"Absolutely amazing. Food drinks and service are completely on point. The decor is phenomenal. Definitely a must..."

Saverio Ferraro

"Best egg Benedict's I ever have. Fabulous food, awesome service, cannot wait to go back for dinner! Really wish you were on the south side but trust..."

Judie Jahny

"This food is a joy to eat. You'll first be enthralled by the atmosphere but that isn't even the best part - each bite will have you saying mmmm and..."

Kris Turner

"Bar Roma always provides an amazing dinner and 5 star service! I love love love the meatballs and suggest you try them all. The wine selections are..."

Chris Laughery

"I enjoyed my meal here. The menu is uncomplicated yet diverse. I had the oxtail pasta and an appetizer of fried calamari and shrimp. The meal was..."

Joshua Della Villa

"I don't know why I hadn't been there before! I was there Xmas eve, so were were seated very close to other tables (this may or may not be typical),..."

Jennifer Brown

"Food was amazing! I ordered the Pappardelle with braised oxtail. OMMMMMMMGGGGGGGGG. So good, service is outstanding, drinks were good and they have..."

Danielle Anderson

"First time to this restaurant in Andersonville and we truly Loved it. Everything about this place was exactly what I was looking for when I made my..."

Drew Villarreal

"Hi all 👋🏻 Time for another Wine & Pasta Wednesday! Today, coming from the westloop, was a bit of a hike but well worth it. Don’t think I’ve..."

Ryan Sullivan

"I had the lasagna and my sister had the gnocchi. Let me tell you, this was the best italian I’ve ever had in my life. We chatted with the waitress,..."

Lily Karmis

"Service and atmosphere was spot on. Large portions and reasonably priced for the three course meal. Not authentic italian dishes, but you won't walk..."

Chris Spadafora

"Absolutely fantastic food! The tortellini was amazing, my partner had the cacio y Pepe and said it was amazing and we also got the panna cotta which..."

Miranda

"Bar Roma is an absolute gem. They have some of the best Italian food in the city. The service is always excellent, and the staff are very nice and..."

Emily Mitchell

"Absolutely the Best Italian Restaurant in the city of Chicago The chef is Amazing! Had several dishes. Everything Was Perfection! Must try the..."

Peter Ramos

"Every dishes make us surprisingly, and all impressed from bread to the end of meal. The bread with olive oil and Cheese Parmesan was sooooo good, the..."

A H

"I believe this is one of the best restaurants in Chicago. The food is excellent, the keep excellent wines on their list, and the service is always..."

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