The dirty martinis are delicious with authentic Mediterranean olives. Don't pass up the truffle risotto or the chocolate soufflé - both are to die for!
Try this restaurant's namesake ingredients in the fig and olive salad, made with manchego, parmesan and gorgonzola cheese with a house-made dressing of dried fig, Spanish olive oil and balsamic. Read more.
Out of all the fig & olives I've been to so far, this is the nicest one. Great part of town. Great lounge seating.
Try IL Pesce! The trout is amazing! Love the fresh bread and olive oil. Great service, food came out fast, great wine, prices are fair- no complaints!
Likely more a place to be "seen"; overpriced. If you're lucky to get a seat, a glass of wine & some crusty bread w/ olive oil will do. Ladies room is the size of a broom closet; ridiculously small.
Focaccia, Liguria wine, great olive oils you name it
Skip the crushed red pepper and ask for the jalapenos in olive oil.
Authentic Italian style service. The garlic bread with olive oil is a nice complimentary dish
Grilled octopus appetizer is amazing! Italian Meritage #220 = great wine choice. Little Italy at it's best!
This Roman-style pizzeria serves square pies, which our pizza blogger, Daniel Zemans, describes as "light, crispy and full of flavor thanks to the generous amount of olive oil."
Enjoy the Tropicale with ham & pineapple; Tutta with crumbled sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, black olives and bleu cheese; or Quattro Stagioni, made with artichoke hearts, mushrooms and ham. Read more.
Definitely go for the Arribiata pasta and/or pizza - it's one of the best spots to eat Italian in the city!
The large plate of burrata (fresh mozzarella stuffed with cream) and culatello (a style of prosciutto) doused with olive oil is a treat worth returning for. Read more.
Like a little Tuscan vacation - don't miss the olive oil and balsamic, buona!
Truly fantastic pasta dishes. Enjoy them on the patio!
the Muffaletta Sub, only at Tony's, New Orleans style in Chicago, lover of olives! olives! olives!
Amazing sandwiches and market. Great arancini. Friendly staff.
Unreal subs! Yum! American and Italian are my favs!
Try the provolone stuffed peppers, fried olives, and truffled garlic bread.. Canolis are delicious and short rib pasta
Fried olives, meatballs, the best Caesar salad and fresh pasta!
Really? Meatballs are just OK, same as pasta. Some pleasant surprises are the fried olives and the crunchy Brussels sprouts. The please is very loud but the atmosphere is nice.
order plain pizza with goat cheese, green peppers, black olives and mushrooms
red, black olives, red onion, pepperoni.... keep it simple
The pizza is awesome! The white with mushrooms and black olives is great!
Olive oil flavor-- yum!
Best gelato I've had to date in Chicago!!Goat cheese, olive oil, and rose petal= da bomb!
Goat Cheese Carmel Cashew and Avocado Cinnamon- DELCIOUS!
TORY (Romas, artichoke hearts, roast garlic, fresh basil, feta & olive oil) - substituted mozzarella for feta
Amazing place..great food and drinks.. Warm and friendly staff.. Good music.. Will come back for sure
Many items are named after friends, saying spending time with your favorite pizza is as rewarding as spending time with a lovable pet. Like Josh: pulled pork, pineapples, jalapeños and barbecue sauce. Read more.
FRUTTI DI MARE (House made squid ink spaghetti, seasonal fresh seafood, spicy marinara, capers, cured olives, baby spinach)
The food and service is perfect every time. Best Italian in River North.
For a more substantial starter or light entree, pick from the carpacci menu of air-dried beef filet, beef tenderloin or duck, thinly sliced and garnished sparely. Read more.
I got a lovely cauliflower bisque with drizzled olive oil and lime juice and topped with chopped heirloom tomato. So good. Served with a hunk of crusty bread. A perfect light lunch.
WHITE TEA PUDDING with berries, cardamom rice, and summer herb granita
Lovely wine list
Lobster ravioli, chicken tortellini, burrata, olive oil, apple tart with cinnamon gelato.
Salmone a la Fresca, the Bruschette con rucola and the profiteroles for dessert! Read more.
Great Calamari!!!
Traditional Italian grocery. Made to order sandwiches, soup, cappuccino, olives, cheese, bread, wine, frozen pastas and sauces, dry goods. Stop here before a picnic or on your way home from work.
Deli sandwiches, pasta, sauces, must try!
Fabulous and authentic Italian deli in Chicago! Find all types of imported Italian goods here.
Check out the juice and olive bars and the http://www.chicagorawfood.com store
Amazing flavored olive oils. And can't forget truffle salt. :)
Delightful Pastries handmakes some of the best meat pierogies ever.
Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA