Nicole Schmidt: The charcuterie (grande piatto misto do salumi &formaggio) is outstanding! Ask for Velvet, she won't steer you wrong!
Fidel Martinez: Fresh pasta and also a pizza bar too! Delicious food!
Nelson V. Guevara: Seabass was outstanding, fresh oysters were delicious. Good atmosphere and friendly staff. I will repeat here!
4. Nonnina
8.7
340 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 22 tips and reviews
Nour Haddad: AmaZing!! Our favorite dishes were the octopus , the halibut and the raviolis. Full of flavor and not expensive. Also try the sorbets for dessert!!
Hailey: Restaurant is gorgeous! Excellent service, and the food was incredible. The atmosphere is perfect. Cozy dining areas, and the wait staff will treat you like family. 5 out of 5 stars from me!
Tim Backus: Cozy and delicious. The sommelier is on point.
5. Osteria Langhe
8.7
2824 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Logan Square · 24 tips and reviews
Connor Ferguson: They make a kickass negroni, and the ragu was awesome.
Allyson ⚡: The panna cotta is fantastic!
Kevin M. McNally, CMP: I love this place. Great wine offerings, excellent service, atmosphere is spot on and the food-one word: WOW. Definitely a restaurant to visit often in a great neighborhood.
6. Tuscany
9.1
1014 W Taylor St (btwn Morgan & Miller), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · University Village - Little Italy · 32 tips and reviews
Lori Taylor: Grilled octopus appetizer is amazing! Italian Meritage #220 = great wine choice. Little Italy at it's best!
Shivani Parikh: Grab the green hot sauce (roasted jalapeños) on the side, its amazing!
LA D: great food, wonderful service. love love love this place.
8. Acanto
8.2
18 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · The Loop · 27 tips and reviews
Chicago Tribune: You can enjoy budget-friendly pizzas here, as well as some house made pastas. Try the toothsome duck egg spaghetti with creamy pork sugo and grated caciocavallo cheese, a sinfully rich indulgence. Read more.
Kevin M. McNally, CMP: Simply shared, tasty food offerings at a value price and served via a friendly staff. You must try the Risotto; the flavor cooked perfectly. Applause-Applause for this restaurant.
Ronald C Kuebler, CCC-SLP, ABDA: Wild boar bolognese and revolution draft, followed by branzino!
11. La Villa
8.5
3638 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Old Irving Park · 37 tips and reviews
Kristeena Sarver: The bruschetta is to die for! Veal parmesan and eggplant parmesan are fantastic. Huge portions. Friendly staff (that's an understatement). Jose at the bar is awesome.
Kirb Torres: Some of my favorite Chicago deep dish pizza. Try the spinach and sausage thin crust or deep dish.
Nicole P: Best Italian food in Chicago. Homemade and made to order, you can't go wrong. Come with a full stomach, portions are huge and service is wonderul!
13. Coco Pazzo
8.0
300 W Hubbard St (at Franklin St.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · River North · 20 tips and reviews
Crain's Chicago Business: The beautiful antipasto table near the entry is a can't-miss. It holds an indulgent display of roasted, marinated asparagus, red onions and bell peppers, plus an array of cured meats, cheeses and oliv Read more.
Time Out Chicago: The mayor recently dined with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, straight from his Situation Room. “Generally we know where he likes to sit,” owner Jack Weiss says. “It’s a special table near a window.” Read more.
Jennifer Parang: The gnocci is to die for!