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Best Italian Food In Chicago

Chicago’s Italian food scene claims superiority for its exceptional fusion of tradition, innovation, and a commitment to culinary excellence. Renowned for its deep-rooted Italian-American heritage, the city’s Italian chefs skillfully marry authentic recipes with contemporary twists, creating a gastronomic experience that honors tradition while embracing modern tastes. Chicago’s Italian restaurants source high-quality, often locally sourced ingredients, elevating classic dishes like pasta, pizza, and risotto to new heights. The diversity of regional influences is evident, offering a comprehensive tour of Italy’s culinary landscape in the heart of the city.

Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

4.7

Located in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, Monteverde is an Italian restaurant that blends the traditions of Italian culture and cooking with influences from Chef Sarah Grueneberg’s trips around the world, as well as her family heritage.

Italian
1020 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
13128883041
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Piccolo Sogno

4.5

Piccolo Sogno features a menu of fresh, seasonal rustic Italian cuisine with an impressive all-Italian wine list. “The restaurant fits our personal goal to get to the heart of Italian wine and food”.

Italian
464 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642
13124210077
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Riccardo Trattoria

4.6

Riccardo Michi comes from a restaurant Family in Milan established in 1943 called Girarrosto, one of the first Tuscan restaurants in town and still operating.

Italian
2119 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
17735490038
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Coco Pazzo

4.5

Located in a 100+-year-old loft building; an antique bar, timber beams, brick walls, and rich cypress floors are warmed with blue velvet drapes that create a rustic, yet urban, atmosphere. The drapes also create privacy for large parties and a cozy atmosphere in winter. In summertime, the restaurant flows outdoors for alfresco dining, or to simply sit and enjoy the sun and a glass of wine.

Italian
300 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
13128360900
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Osteria Langhe

4.7

Northern Italian restaurant focusing exclusively on the Piemonte region & its specialties.

Italian
2824 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
17736611582
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Bruna’s Ristorante

4.5

Bruna’s is known for its wide assortment of pasta dishes, tender veal, and, of course, Bella Bruna’s original roast chicken recipe, still served every Sunday. It’s also home to what many say is the city’s best tiramisu, which Luciano makes himself. Bruna’s also offers an extensive wine list featuring mainly Italian wines with some Californian selections. Bruna’s also imports a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a wine made near Luciano’s Italian hometown. The Vino Nobile is offered by the glass and by the bottle.

Italian
2424 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
17732545550
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Bacchanalia

4.7

Old school -Italian dining- family-owned and operated since 1979. Zagat reviewed as one of the best Italian restaurants in the USA!

Italian
2413 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
17732546555
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Ciccio Mio

4.7

A nice Italian restaurant.

Italian
226 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
13127963316
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Adalina

4.5

Adalina is a refined hospitality destination serving a modern and engaging Italian menu in a timeless yet alluring setting in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood.

Italian
912 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610
13128209000
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RPM Italian

4.5

Located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, RPM Italian is modern in approach and Italian in spirit, featuring a contemporary menu with dishes meant to be shared.

Italian
52 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654
13122221888
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Mart Anthony’s Italian Restaurant

4.7

A third-generation, old-school Italian restaurant serving classic family recipes like Braciole, Stuffed Artichoke, Tortellini Romano, and more. A hidden gem of Chicago, but once you know… you know.

Italian
1200 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60642
13124213477
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Gibsons Italia

4.7

Gibsons Italia is built on a tradition & elegance that is relentless in the pursuit of the very best. Chef-driven tastes of Italy are paired with the superiority of Gibsons Steakhouse, creating a restaurant that makes the familiar, exceptional.

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233 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606
13124141100
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Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

4.7
1020 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
13128883041
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Piccolo Sogno

4.5
464 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642
13124210077
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Riccardo Trattoria

4.6
2119 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
17735490038
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Coco Pazzo

4.5
300 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
13128360900
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Osteria Langhe

4.7
2824 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
17736611582
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Bruna’s Ristorante

4.5
2424 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
17732545550
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Bacchanalia

4.7
2413 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
17732546555
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Ciccio Mio

4.7
226 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
13127963316
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Adalina

4.5
912 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610
13128209000
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RPM Italian

4.5
52 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654
13122221888
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Mart Anthony’s Italian Restaurant

4.7
1200 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60642
13124213477
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Gibsons Italia

4.7
233 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606
13124141100
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Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

1020 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607

Piccolo Sogno

464 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642

Riccardo Trattoria

2119 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

Coco Pazzo

300 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654

Osteria Langhe

2824 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Bruna’s Ristorante

2424 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Bacchanalia

2413 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Ciccio Mio

226 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654

Adalina

912 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610

RPM Italian

52 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654

Mart Anthony’s Italian Restaurant

1200 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60642

Gibsons Italia

233 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606

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