This traditional pizzeria is led by pizziaola Nella Grassano. With the authentic Neapolitan brick pizza oven and the handmade pastas, you’ll enjoy recipes handed down from generation to generation.
This family run, award winning restaurant specializes in authentic veal, steak, pasta, and fresh seafood creations for lunch and dinner. Established in 1961 by Ben and Nina Calderone.
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.
An intimate Italian restaurant that pays great attention to detail. Old world recipes, homemade sauces, and large portions of pasta are sure to satisfy. The atmosphere has a warm family feel. Dont leave without tasting the cannoli!
Piccolo Sogno offers the finest in cuisine and wines from Italy. The menu includes rustic homemade pastas, expertly prepared meats and fish, homemade gelato, and pizzas prepared in the restaurant's wood-burning oven. The restaurant also features what many have called the finest al fresco dining experience in Chicago.
Piece unites classic New Haven-style thin crust pizza with award-winning microbrews in a spacious loft setting. We opened in July 2001 after transforming a roofing company garage into a casual pizzeria complete with a skylite ceiling and sunken lounge area.
A rustic and authentic looking Italian eatery that features "piatinni" plates (small portions with full flavor), wine concepts and meat and cheese stations.
Ricobene’s remains an old-school Chicago comfort food staple, most famous for their breaded steak sandwich.
Offering generous portions of homemade Italian cuisine, Agostino is a charming white table cloth and cozy dining destination.
A true family business, Sapori owner Antonio Vitello comes from a long line of pizzeria owners. He also hand-built the wood fire oven they cook in.
This Northern Italian restaurant offers homemade pastas with the freshest ingredients. Chef/Owner Maurizio Michi wants all his guests to feel at home.
Tazza offers a quality Italian meal in a pleasant, relaxed family atmosphere. Enjoy Chef Rosie's own recipes of traditional Italian pastas, pizzas, salmon, veal, soups, and more. Portions are large and the service is excellent. A generous selection of wines is available by the bottle or the glass.
An Italian joint with history. For sixty years, local regulars have been returning for the Chicago Italian ambience and nostalgia.
Viaggio, meaning journey, provides a culinary journey to the southern region of Italy. This family friendly restaurant offers a menu including a hearty assortment of homemade pasta dishes, hand-made sausage, and a meatball salad that will not leave you hungry. The dishes are plentiful and the staff will treat you like family.
Rustic Italian cuisine is served in an inviting atmosphere. Down the street from Steppenwolf Theatre, Vinci provides a fine dining dinner or Sunday Brunch experience with excellent service.
Vito & Nick’s specializes in homemade, thin, crispy pizza and a menu of classic Italian dishes. This family owned business has been around for over 80 years, following a time-honored tradition of quality ingredients. There’s no delivery; you’ll have to enjoy your piping hot crispy pizza at the restaurant.
Zia’s Trattoria offers traditional Italian cuisine in a rustic setting.