Mid-priced Italian food served in a casual atmosphere.
Enjoy a fine Italian menu in a cozy and relaxed atmosphere at Buona Terra Ristorante. Freshly selected ingredients are used to create a menu of both traditional and modern Italian dishes. This family run business offers an extensive wine list and an affordable prix fixe menu on Thursday nights.
Joe Farina, who spent a decade as the corporate chef of Rosebud Restaurants in addition to a brief stint at Ballo, is behind this South Loop Italian eatery. Farina ditched Palaggi's South Beach inspired decor; now look for two mahogany bars, warm earthy hues and an open kitchen with a tin ceiling.
Cafe Lucci is a fine dining restaurant known for innovative Italian cuisine, as well as prime beef, fresh fish and housemade desserts. Its award-winning wine list and regular Wine Maker Dinners have contributed to its distinction on the North Shore and as a destination restaurant. Above all, Cafe Lucci's warm, welcoming ambiance has its customers returning again and again.
This cozy, intimate spot is great a place for dates or groups, with northern Italian-inspired fare and warm lighting.
A classic Italian restaurant, with bold rustic flavors. The ever changing menu includes a cuisine that is both seasonal and regional, providing a wide selection of wines.
An old-world Italian cuisine in an old Chicago speakeasy-style establishment. Ignotz Ristorante offers a classic Italian menu and is known for its thin crust pizza and veal dishes. Family friendly.
This is one of Chicago’s oldest restaurants and it is still run by the original Capitanini family. A classic Italian menu is complemented by a professional and knowledgeable staff serving you in a warm and whimsical Italian village setting that is really three restaurants in one place: The Village, La Cantina Enoteca, and Vivere.
This small and modern spot serves up creative Chicago-Italian fare, creative cocktails and seasonal specialties. It is located in the adorable downtown Arlington Heights neighborhood.
Offering generous portions of homemade Italian cuisine, Agostino is a charming white table cloth and cozy dining destination.
Zia’s Trattoria offers traditional Italian cuisine in a rustic setting.