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.
This cozy, intimate spot is great a place for dates or groups, with northern Italian-inspired fare and warm lighting.
A two-level hip and spirited restaurant experience. Conversation friendly dining upstairs and a bar and live entertainment on the lower level. Famous signature martinis and generous portions with the best people watching in the city in this large restaurant with seating for 600 people.
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.
Fig & Olive offers a menu of Mediterranean dishes, also inspired by Italian and Spanish cuisines. Discover exquisitely presented dishes and a creative cocktail menu. Enjoy the seasonal menu in a light and airy space with an elegant bar area.
An Italian restaurant and grocery store that serves over nine flavors of freshly made gelati per day.
Housemade pasta and steaks served elegantly in a posh 3-story space with unmatched views of the Chicago skyline and river.
With its checkered tablecloth and pine walls, this Italian eatery will remind you of the old days as you stuff your face with classic dishes.
This tiny trattoria serves northern Italian cuisine provides a nice stop off for those near the Indiana dunes.
Nando Milano is a classic Italian trattoria offering homemade pastas, breads and desserts. You will encounter excellent service and wine selection in a welcoming, casual setting.
Located at the Thompson Hotel, Nico Osteria delivers an inviting dining experience for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu includes house-made pasta and the freshest seafood.
Osteria Langhe serves food and wine from the Piemonte region of Northern Italy. This includes ingredients like truffles and cream.
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.
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.
A rustic and authentic looking Italian eatery that features "piatinni" plates (small portions with full flavor), wine concepts and meat and cheese stations.
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.
Located in the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago, Terzo Piano provides Italian cuisine with a modern perspective and a menu using locally grown, mostly organic products. The interior and view of Chicago makes this perfect for a special occasion or entertaining out-of-town guests. You can also dine al fresco on the covered piazza while enjoying the spectacular views of Millennium Park. (Museum admission is not required to attend the restaurant.)