This family run Italian restaurant is serving up the classics in a homey, old school atmosphere. Bacchanalia has been open for almost 40 years, and its customers are considered family.
Calo Ristorante offers a delicious menu of authentic Italian dishes. You will find steaks that rival the best steak houses in town and plentiful plates of seafood pastas. Handcrafted pan, stuffed, and thin crust pizzas are much loved by the regulars. The restaurant is comfortable and the service is great.
This old school lounge has been around for decades. The supper-club themed setting is serving up Italian-American classics and mixing dirty martinis to order.
A family-run Italian spot with many gluten free options.
Real, healthy, homemade food at reasonable prices, for over 35 years. They even make their own bread.
A classic Chicago steakhouse with a club-like atmosphere that is perfect for casually elegant dining. Offers a banquet hall and seasonal outdoor seating along the Chicago River.
Forno Rosso offers a delicious wood burning oven Neopolitan-style pizza and other authentic Italian dishes. The food is fresh, delicious and fast. Incredible cocktails. The atmosphere is modern and welcoming. The service is excellent.
Gio’s Café will surprise you. As you enter the deli, you’ll discover a cozy Italian kitchen with checked table cloths and a delicious menu of meat, chicken, seafood, and pasta dishes. Other offerings include freshly prepared Panini sandwiches, sausage and peppers, and arrancini. Portions are large and the price is right. A BYOB restaurant.
A family owned business since 1972, La Villa starts with fantastic pizza and adds homemade family recipes to create a truly Italian-American experience. The family friendly decor is comfortable and service is attentive. The dishes are plentiful and priced right. The restaurant also offers a full-bar as well as live music Thursday through Saturday.
With a relaxing atmosphere and delicious food, you’ll feel right at home at Mambo Italiano. Authentic Italian cuisine is freshly prepared at the family-friendly and family-owned restaurant.
This family owned and operated restaurant has served up classic Italian dishes and thin crust pizza to the northwest side since it was established in 1940. Experience live music Thursday thru Saturday at this family friendly dining room. The restaurant also includes a full service lounge.
Helmed by celebrity chef Sarah Grueneberg, Monteverde offers small Italian plates featuring pasta made by hand in the center of a lively West Loop space.
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.
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!
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.
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.