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The Best Italian Restaurants in Chicago

Chicago’s vibrant Italian restaurant scene offers excellent versions of any regional cuisine you’re looking for, from Tuscan to Roman to Piedmontese. But this is also a city where a nice meal out has long meant Italian, so there’s a homegrown style and repertoire. It’s no wonder that some of Chicago’s longest-lived and best-loved restaurants are Italian. Here are some of the best Italian spots in Chicago.See this and more restaurant guides on Block Party.

Best Italian Restaurants Nearby in Chicago

Cafe Bionda

Cafe Bionda

4.6
(30+)
• Italian • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 1.2 mi • 23 min
Rigatoni Alla Vodka
tomato vodka cream sauce, mascarpone, basil, whipped ricotta cheese
$30.24
Spicy Vodka Chicken
crispy chicken cutlet, spicy vodka sauce, mozzarella, rigatoni
$31.58
Side rigatoni Vodka
crispy fried chicken breast, spaghetti alfredo or marinara
$12
Garlic Knots
romaine heart, croutons, Grana Padano cheese, pancetta, Caesar dressing
$4.8
Il Porcellino

Il Porcellino

4.6
(4k+)
• Italian • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 2.9 mi • 78 min
"II Porcellino, you are truly artists! My Rigatoni alla Vodka Prime Beef Meatballs Crispy Brussels Sprouts Whole Loaf Garlic Bread were perfect! Thank you again!"
"The fettuccine Fettucine Alfredo and Fried Cheese Ravioli were amazing!!! Chicken parm was smaller than I expected and pretty dry, but flavors were great. Cant wait to try more- best Italian I've had the past few years!"
Rigatoni alla Vodka
served in a classic tomato cream sauce GF*
$22.85
Tuscan Cheese Bread
parmesan, pecorino, mozzarella
$10.13
Baked Burrata Lasagna
our signature dish: fresh pasta, bolognese, asiago cream and fontina, topped with burrata cheese
$26.13
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken breast dredged in Italian bread crumbs and pan-fried. smothered with house-made marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, then baked until golden brown and bubbly. served with a side of spaghetti marinara.
$27.34
Coco Pazzo

Coco Pazzo

4.8
(200+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 2.9 mi • 37 min
"It's true, this Rigatoni alla Buttera is perfection. And then the focaccia!? Such a lovely surprise!! Idk how I hadn't ordered from here sooner but can't wait to make this my new go-to treat myself spot."
"Rigatoni Buttera was as good as it's ever been tonight. It is among the best dishes in the city. "
Rigatoni alla Buttera
House made fennel sausage, sweet peas, tomato, Parmesan, cream.
$25.63
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Housemade noodles, Chef Eric's meat ragu
$25.51
Margherita
Tomato, basil, Fiore di Latte
$22.59
Gnocchetti
House made gnocchi, blended tomato sauce, ricotta.
$23.38
Club Lucky

Club Lucky

4.7
(2k+)
• Beef • Italian
$0 delivery fee • 4.5 mi • 45 min
"Great salads both very fresh and plentiful - they pay attention to detail. They gave me a great serving of Italian bread . "
"I spent $30 on chicken Parmesan and I got two pieces of seared chicken with red sauce no cheese no pasta. I asked for a side of Alfredo sauce. I didn't get that either. The premade tiramisu was good though."
Chicken Parmigiana
Lightly breaded and baked with mozzarella, Parmesan, and marinara, served with penne marinara. You may substitute a different sauce on the pasta or over the entire dish for an upcharge.
$27.43
Club Lucky Salad
Pick your pasta served in our house made marinara
$20.12
Pick Your Pasta
Serves 5-10. Sliced or unsliced
$23.19
Loaf of Bread
Served with our special marinara sauce, shaved parmesan, and basil
$8.19
The Italian Homemade Company

The Italian Homemade Company

4.6
(200+)
• Sandwich • Beer
$0 delivery fee • 2.5 mi • 29 min
$5 off on $40+
"This is the easiest review ive had to write! Everything was simply delicious in every way. The FOCACCIA was perfecton, the Rigatoni Cacio e Pepe is delicious and perfectly seasoned, but for me... the highlight was the 1 MEATBALL! I now regret not getting 3! "
"Great portion, I love the pasta was very good, I think it is better than average. However, Very critically the meat ball.... I mean there are no colors.... it was grey... or boiled. who boils meat ball?"
FOCACCIA
Slice of traditional ligurian focaccia served with marinara.
$6.88
RIGATONI
Short wide tubes of pasta. We recommend these with bolognese, pesto, or salsa parmigiano.
$17.37
CASARECCE
short pasta with curled edges and a groove down the middle! We recommend these with pesto, pasticciata, or marinara!
$17.32
TAGLIATELLE
Hand-cut flat pasta made with eggs, flour, and semolina. Great with all the sauces but we like to recommend it with bolognese and pasticciata!
$17.46
Monteverde

Monteverde

Italian • Fine Dining
$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 37 min
35% off, up to $15
Spaghetti al Pomodoro
roasted tomato, basil, oven dried cherry tomato.
$26.23
Gnocchetti con Pesto
housemade ricotta, basil, Tuscan pine nut, Sardinian pecorino. Serves One.
$31.88
Soppressata Meatball
Mangalitsa pork, pomodoro, wild oregano
$10.88
Roasted Chicken Ravioli
asparagus, ricotta, caprino capretto, green garlic, toasted pecan breadcrumb
$30.96
Orso's Restaurant

Orso's Restaurant

4.5
(1k+)
• Italian
$0 delivery fee • 4.1 mi • 42 min
"SO SO SO GOOD!!!!! Pasta Alla Vodka good! I got with sausage & mushroom !! Milito House Salad the OLIVES! Yes so good!' Only thing is I would have loved some utensils to eat with & some red pepper flakes & mozz cheese to sprinkle!!! The little details for delivery food! "
"Chicken Parmigiana I was not impressed. Chicken was way too thick. It was 2 whole chicken breast. Did not take time to pound for proper Chicken Parmigiana sauce tasted like raw tomato paste with garlic. Tiramisu was good"
Pasta Alla Vodka
A tomato based cream sauce served with your choice of pasta.
$20.44
Side Pasta with Sauce
Lasagna layered with lean ground beef, fresh ricotta and mozzarella cheese.
$11.45
Lasagna Bolognese
A larger version of tortellini stuffed with veal and served with a creamy proscuitto sauce.
$19.95
Tortellaci al Prosciutto
Gnocchi stuffed with jalapenos and served with your choice of sauce.
$21.2
Via Carducci La Sorella

Via Carducci La Sorella

4.6
(600+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 3.9 mi • 43 min
"Great, hot, crispy Calamari Fritti, tasty, warm Homemade Lasagna, wish there was a little more meat in the Homemade Lasagna sauce"
"the Pollo Parmigiana was the star of the show, but the bread and meatballs in the Polpette di Carne e Mozza where also fantastic and very garlicky"
Rotini Santa Lucia
Corkscrew shaped pasta, crumbled Italian sausage, peas, mushrooms, onions, tomato cream sauce
$19.39
Homemade Lasagna
Wide pasta noodles with layers of imported ricotta, mozzarella, ground beef, veal, & pork topped with provolone.
$21.27
Pollo Parmigiana
Boneless chicken breast “parmigiana” style, served with a side of pasta
$25.14
Fettuccine Bolognese
Fettuccine pasta, traditional slow cooked bolognese meat sauce.
$21.25
Noodles & Company

Noodles & Company

4.5
(8k+)
• American • Noodles
$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 25 min
"Very first time trying. If you like spice then that red pepper sauce is it . The kids Mac n cheese with chicken was amazing veggies very fresh. I'm going to keep this in my favorites "
"Ordered a penne Rosa with come crusted parmessan chicken and they gave me around 5 SMALL pieces of chicken when Josie about 6$ for it and almost no sauce . Super super dry. "
Rice Crispy
Made in-house daily with melted butter, marshmallows and crispy rice cereal. 540 Calories
$3.45
Snoodle Doodle Cookie
Soft cinnamon and brown sugar cookie. 450 Calories
$3.43
Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Huge chunks of chocolate nestled in a big oatmeal cookie. 450 Calories
$3.42
Chicken Noodle Soup
Our signature soup with chicken breast, celery, carrots, onion and wavy egg noodles.
$9.94
Piccolo Sogno

Piccolo Sogno

4.7
(1k+)
• Salmon • Shrimp
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 31 min
"the branzino is always amazing along with the salads & potatoes :) & the specifics were carried out very well thank you!! :)"
"I love this place. Consistently great food, they always listen to any exceptions or special instructions and have very fast service."
PAPPARDELLE CON CINGHIALE (GFA)
Wide flat pasta and spiced wild boar ragu.
$28.16
RAVIOLI “PICCOLO SOGNO”
Four cheese ravioli, pine nuts, butter, Marsala glaze, parmesan curls
$24.56
BARBABIETOLE (GF)
Gluten free. Mixed beets, citrus, greens, fennel, hazelnuts, gorgonzola DOP
$16.48
MARGERHITA
Tomato basil sauce, fior di latte.
$18.18
Enoteca Roma

Enoteca Roma

4.7
(700+)
• Pickup • Takeout
$0 delivery fee • 4.0 mi • 40 min
"Amazing Gnocchi Di Carote and Raspberry Chocolate Truffle Cake !!!o"
"The gnocchi was fantastic and that side of bread was amazingly fresh. The fluffy little potato pillows were just like in Italy"
Penne al Cervo
Campanelle pasta and venison bolognese.
$26.46
Letizia's Lasagna
Venison bolognese, béchamel, mozzarella, and parmigiano.
$28.94
Spaghetti Nonna Giovanna
Spaghetti, eggplant, spicy marinara, burrata, and fresh basil.
$26.02
Rucola Classica
Vegetarian. Arugula, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmigiano cheese, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.
$10.99
Gilt Bar

Gilt Bar

4.6
(1k+)
• Desserts • Ribs
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 44 min
"The best bread & Brussels in the city!!! "
"I am a huge fanof Gilt - had my 50th there with 50 ppl even. They have my fav Frenchdip. That' why I am disappointed by the dry, seemingly crusty meat on it. Its over well done and crumbly like they took the scraps and put them on. For such an expensive sandwich, I was hoping for better. I had direct delivery as well. Bummer."
Vodka Rigatoni
spicy vodka sauce, parmesan, basil
$28.03
Chocolate Layer Cake
chocolate frosting
$15.99
8oz Double Wagyu Cheeseburger
pressed & griddled with special sauce and american cheese. prepared medium. served with french fries and garlic aioli. (bun is made in a facility that has nuts)
$33.04
Prime Rib French Dip
shaved thin, with swiss, au jus & creamy horseradish. served with golden fries.
$29.99
Tuscany

Tuscany

4.7
(200+)
• Pickup • Takeout
$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 23 min
"Love the Vitella Piccata. Thank you to the restaurant for including extra noodles! Food is always great here."
"Everything was wonderful. Flavors were great....everything was packed well and still warm when it arrived. "
Roasted Garlic Spread
roasted garlic spread served with bread
$3.5
Pollo Parmigiana
Chicken, tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano.
$27.49
Spaghetti Bolognese
spaghetti with bolognese sauce
$23.5
Raviolini Pera
Roasted pear, parmigiano, toasted nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, mascarpone cream.
$23.69
Eataly

Eataly

4.5
(2k+)
• Italian • Meatballs
$0 delivery fee • 3.2 mi • 40 min
$11 off on $75+
"Ordered the Margherita Verace TSG pizza. It was very yum. A little skimpy on the basil, probably like 2 small slithers of basil on the whole pie but still very delicious. Left your hands and fingers a bit black probably from the bottom of the crust. A bit small for the price but good pizza for takeout. Note for pickup, you will need to go upstairs and the far back near the restaurant and bread for pickup "
"Overpriced for what you get. Lo Spaghetto al Pomodoro was oddly oily, as if they'd added olive oil to the pasta water. Portion was small for the price. The Polpette was tender, best part of the meal. The Bufalotta was average, nothing special. "
Margherita Verace TSG
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Buffalo Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
$22.23
Spaghetto al Pomodoro
Afeltra Spaghetti, Cosi Com'e Datterino Tomatoes, ROI Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Il Mercante di Spezie Sea Salt, Fresh Basil
$21.79
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
Housemade Tagliatelle, Pork and Beef Ragù alla Bolognese, Agriform Parmigiano Reggiano® DOP
$31.01
Tiramisu Della Nonna
Ladyfingers, Espresso, Mascarpone Cream, Cocoa Powder (contains milk, eggs, wheat). Serves 2-3
$18.37
Mano a Mano

Mano a Mano

4.6
(70+)
• Italian • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 6.0 mi • 46 min
"Truly one of the most heavenly delivery meals I've had the pleasure of eating in a long while. WOW. the Artichoke Parm sandwich was divine, the Popcorn Gelato exceeded every expectation, and the little side they included of pillowy foccaccia made me want to do a dance. Don't sleep on this!!!!"
"Smallest porton of pasta I have ever seen for $19.95 and cheese bread looks like it was made 2 hours ago and left out. "
Pasta Limone
A light, refreshing dish from Ravello along the Amalfi Coast - spaghetti Limone is bright and citrusy, and made for the summertime. Traditionally made with Amalfi Lemons, which are highly prized for their sweetness and lack of bitterness. Spaghetti, heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, butter, Parmesan
$19.57
Side of Ciabatta Bread & Butter
Homemade semolina ciabatta served with Calabrian chili butter and basil olive oil.
$6.13
Tagliatelle Bolognese
A traditional ragú allá bolognese of braised & ground Reserve Cattle Co. American Wagyu and tomato pásaka, finished with Pecorino Romano.
$33.09
Very Verde Insalata
Tuscan kale, pepperoncini, castelvetrano olives, green beans, peas, pistachios, lemon vinaigrette, celery leaf, chili flakes, pecorino cheese.
$19.6
Francesca's

Francesca's

4.6
(700+)
• Chicken • Italian
$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 38 min
$12 off on $80+
"Love this restaurant. Food consistently tastes good with quality ingredients. My favorites is the Insalata Francesca. The salmon is delicious. "
"I regularly order the Francesca salad. Today the dressing was mostly oil and hardly any vinegar. Very disappointed. Must be a new trainee. Terrible!"
Pollo Arrosto Romana
Roasted half chicken with garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon and olive oil, served with roasted potatoes
$30.28
Tiramisu
Ladyfingers soaked in espresso and rum with mascarpone cheese, cocoa, and chocolate sauce
$11.63
Side Pasta Aglio e Olio
vodka sauce, crumbled sausage, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano
$9.53
Rigatoni alla Vodka
Crispy calamari, lemon, marinara
$29.27
Italian Village

Italian Village

4.5
(2k+)
• Pizza • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 2.3 mi • 36 min
"I've been ordering from here for years & tonight was one of the best. The Garlic Bread was not overly garlic, which was great. The Minestrone soup was perfect & packaged well. Even though it leaked during delivery, it was packaged so well it did not spill out."
"Spaghetti & Meatballs was solid. The meatballs were not very tender and the sauce was a little funky, but the portions are huge."
Custom Pasta
Make your own - choose from pasta shape, sauce, proteins, and more!
$20.23
Garlic Bread
Crunchy Italian bread brushed with garlic infused olive oil and baked then topped with parmesan cheese.
$7.13
Mozzarella Sticks
Served with tomato sauce.
$9.61
Gnocchi con Salsiccia
Potato dumpling pasta in a vodka spicy arrabbiata sauce with crumbled Italian sausage topped with parmesan cheese
$23.71
Fabulous Freddies Italian Eatery

Fabulous Freddies Italian Eatery

4.3
(1k+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 0.9 mi • 26 min
"Love everything about Freddie's , the food. The vibes. The staff. The Italian ices. Everything is just great. "
"Order arrived on time and was accurate. The boneless wings are essentially dry chicken nuggets and came without sauce. Really overpriced for the quality."
Pizza by the Slice
Homemade Dough & Sauce topped with Grande Cheese
$5
Small FF
American cheese, mayo, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion.
$4.12
Medium Ice
Tender sliced roast beef marinated in au jus.
$6.15
Medium 14" Pizza
Macaroni and Cheese Wedges
$23.89
Bar Siena

Bar Siena

4.4
(1k+)
• Pizza • burger
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 37 min
"Their Rigatoni alla Vodka is amazing "
"This is not worth what I paid for. Such a sad portion size for a full Caesar Salad. Bland chicken. But at least I got a pizza cutter. "
Rigatoni alla Vodka
whipped burrata, garlic breadcrumbs vegetarian
$25.54
Caesar Salad
Romaine, housemade Caesar dressing, garlic breadcrumbs
$18.7
Bar Siena Chop Salad
salami, provolone, roasted red pepper, cherry tomato, radish, artichokes, pepperoncini, cucumber, parmesan breadcrumbs, smoked mustard vinaigrette
$18.92
The Randolph Package
Choose a pizza, pasta and salad (feeds 2-3)
$50
Caro Mio Italian Restaurant

Caro Mio Italian Restaurant

4.7
(90+)
• Italian • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 8.2 mi • 45 min
"The Minestrone Della Casa was full of veggies and quite tasty! "
"Dont bother ordering the Homemade Tiramisu. This piece was tiny and very sub par, and they charged over $10.95 for it."
Homemade Rigatoni
With chicken parmigiana on top with our delicious creamy bolognese sauce.
$29.96
Garlic Bread
Crusty bread coated with fresh garlic cloves which have been soaking in extra virgin olive oil.
$10.95
LASAGNE CARO MIO
Homemade meat lasagne with ground beef, ricotta cheese, baked in our delicious creamy bolognese sauce and mozzarella cheese on top and Parmesan cheese
$28.34
Pollo Alla Parmigiana
Tender pan-fried chicken breast topped with marinara and baked with mozzarella cheese.
$26.72
Victory Tap

Victory Tap

4.5
(1k+)
• Italian • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 30 min
"Roasted Brussels Sprouts are amazing!!!!!! The flavor layering is perfection! And they include a half lemon in to go orders! "
"Great portion sizes for the price. Excellent service for pick up & packaged nicely."
12" Thin Crust
classic Caesar, anchovies upon request
$20.26
Caesar Salad
radiator pasta in mascarpone sauce made with Victory vodka, calabrian chilis, fresh basil, ricotta
$14.83
Rigatoni alla Vodka
our house specialty, breaded and pan fried, topped with marinara, parmesan, mozzarella, baked to perfection
$25.25
Chicken Parmesan
hand rolled meatballs in rich marinara served with fresh ricotta and pecorino cheese
$33.36
Nonna's Sandwiches and Sundries

Nonna's Sandwiches and Sundries

4.8
(12k+)
• American (New) • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 2.3 mi • 28 min
"That mushroom melt was the best vegetarian sub I have ever had in my life. And I am pretty old. Everything else was also very good. Furthermore it was packaged well and carefully so everything arrived warm and intact. I really can't say enough good things about it."
"The Chicken Parmesan Sub was sooooo good. The cheese pull of the sub was insane! It was huge too. Definitely one of the best subs in the city"
Chicken Parmesan Sub
Marinera, Mozzarella, Parmesan Cheese, and Basil on Sesame Baguette
$18.27
What the?
Crispy fried eggplant, Chicken, Fresh Mozzarella, Serranos, Arugula, Spicy and Sweet Mayo.
$18.12
Chips
Flavors: BBQ, Original, Seasalt & Vinegar, Parmesan Ranch and Pickled Jalapeno.
$3.32
Tomato Basil Soup
Basil Oil, Parmesan Cheese, Sesame Baguette
$9.57
Tony's Pasta

Tony's Pasta

3.3
(700+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 3.8 mi • 52 min
"First time ordering from here and I was not disappointed. Both the chicken parm and cheese sticks were still hot by the time they were delivered. mozzarella sticks were crispy with stringy cheese in the middle, chicken parm was delicious and flavorful and The garlic bread was fresh. Great prices for such big portions I have no complaints, I will be ordering again."
"They basically gave me a whole wheat Subway bread with butter and mozzarella cheese melted but the bread was not toasted at all, looked nothing like the picture on the app. I could've made this at home, what a waste of $7.00 The only reason they got one star is because the Oreo Cake was halfway decent. "
Chicken Alfredo
Chicken over Fettuccini or Ziti pasta covered with alfredo sauce served with garlic bread and Side Salad.
$17.26
Shrimp Alfredo
Shrimp over Fettuccini or Ziti covered with alfredo sauce served with garlic bread and Side Salad.
$20.23
Pasta with Meatballs
Choice of spaghetti, fettuccini or ziti covered with marinara sauce served with Garlic Bread and a Side Salad.
$15.78
Chicken Parmesan
Choice of spaghetti or ziti covered with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese served with garlic bread and A Side Salad,
$17.66
Punky's Pizza & Pasta

Punky's Pizza & Pasta

4.6
(900+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 0.5 mi • 23 min
"Excellent Pot Roast!!!! Tastes like home-made! I ordered the Pot Roast for my Thanksgiving Dinner because I didn't want to go through the hassle of making it myself. The size portions are delicious, large and very filling. The potatoes and carrots were fresh and delicious! I will definitely order again and highly recommend!"
"It's always fast & delicious. The Party Cheese is exactly the Chicago staple I want with plenty of leftovers. The Brownies are delicious. My teen loves the Punky Jr. (1/4 LB)."
Chicken Caesar Wrap
As seen on TikTok...Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, shredded parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing. Add croutons if you're feeling crazy.
$16.5
Fried Ravioli
Breaded chicken, lettuce, tomato, Mozzarella cheese, Buffalo sauce, and Ranch.
$8.77
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Crinkle-cut, golden-fried to perfection, and salted.
$16.6
Cheese Slice
Four crispy, hand-breaded chicken strips made fresh in-house. Your choice of complimentary Buffalo, Ranch, or BBQ sauce.
$5.26

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